The next day, while it was still early, Jiang Ling and Pei Yu headed to the small kitchen at the Zhou Estate as they did every day. Their steps were steady, and their expressions were composed; only the look they exchanged held a sense of unspoken understanding.
Upon reaching the kitchen, Pei Yu used the excuse of fetching ingredients to cleverly guide Jiang Ling, helping her memorize the path to the ritual courtyard. They walked through long corridors, passed by rockeries, and wound around several gardens. The route was complex, but both committed it firmly to memory. Leveraging his years of military training, Pei Yu would later lie in wait around the courtyard, seeking an opportunity to rescue the children. Jiang Ling’s task was to keep the route clear in her mind; once Pei Yu released the agreed-upon signal and the Court of Judicial Review launched their raid, she was to meet them and lead the way.
"Master Pei, take care of yourself! If there is danger, remember to retreat in time!" Although she knew Pei Yu’s combat skills made such worry unnecessary, Jiang Ling couldn't help but tremble at the thought of the horrific scenes he had described and the cruelty of the human sacrifices. She couldn't resist offering a few extra words of caution.
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