Leitao and Scarface Li bent low, silently approaching the back door of Yuelai Pavilion. Leitao reached out and gave it a gentle push, finding the door unlocked. The two of them quickly slipped inside and pulled the door shut behind them, their movements smooth and completely devoid of hesitation.
Inside the tavern, it was dead silent, save for the faint, indistinct sounds coming from the back kitchen. The two men moved carefully toward the secret room, treading as lightly as possible for fear of disturbing their surroundings. Just as they reached the stairway, the vague sound of voices drifted down from above. Seeing this, Scarface Li immediately placed an index finger to his lips in a gesture for silence, and the two of them crept up the steps on tiptoe.
When they reached the door of the secret room, Scarface Li raised a hand to knock lightly, lowering his voice as he spoke: "It's me, Scarface Li."
Chapter 403