Only after total silence returned to the mine did the faint sound of clothing brushing against stone emerge from the narrow tunnel.
If he wasn't mistaken, the group that had just passed were agents sent by the Empire. Their habits and discipline suggested soldiers, but the uniforms they wore were clearly not standard Imperial military issue. That made sense; under these circumstances, how could they reveal their true identities by wearing official uniforms?
However, the strange symbol on their chests was highly suspicious—a simplified figure that looked remarkably like a potion bottle. It was the first time Xu Jiangxing had seen this emblem; it surely held some special significance. He longed to get a better look, but the leader was far too vigilant. Although they hadn't sent anyone to scour the deeper tunnels, they had left guards at the mine entrance, forcing Xu Jiangxing to remain hidden in the cavity he had excavated with his mecha’s arm.
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