Some left dejectedly, complaining that they would never come back tomorrow, while others whispered to their companions, believing that this was also part of the test.

Dao Nan glanced at it, sighed, and said:

"Phew... I thought Lord Mo would make an example of someone to set an example for others."

"Sigh, the city gates have been blocked for the past few days. People are allowed to enter but not leave. Even the hunting groups have nothing to do. There's nothing to do in a little while."

"Entry is permitted, but exit is not..." They were indeed hunting down those assassins. Chen Jing thought for a moment, watching the departing people enter the alley and disappear into the mist, then asked again:

"What should those who rely on scavenging every day, have no savings, and don't know where their next meal will come from, do in this situation?"

Dao Nan smiled, shook his head, and said:

"What else can we do but wait to die or rob someone?"

"Or sell your wife and daughters, mortgage your furniture, there's no other way."

Upon hearing these words, Chen Jing remained silent for a while, his mood sinking.

Hopefully, those assassins won't implicate me after they're caught... Hmm, I consciously disguised myself at the time. If they've only seen me once or twice, they shouldn't be able to describe what I look like. I hope so. Of course, it would be best if they could escape... Chen Jing shifted his attention as he thought.

He found himself unable to sympathize with those people.

Daonan said:

"The lockdown probably won't last too long. Blackhand doesn't care about the lives of civilians, but he has to consider the attitudes of the three major hunting groups and the merchants who come to Ash City to trade. I estimate that about a week is the limit. Besides, if too many civilians die, the Guardians will probably step in."

Guardian… Chen Jing murmured the name, then looked at Dao Nan and said:

"Okay, let's come together again tomorrow, so we can look out for each other."

Dao Nan smiled broadly and said:

"good."

Chen Jing quickly made a plan for his day: to go see his master, learn more knowledge, and at the same time, try to absorb spiritual energy!

Because the rented room was too small, Chen Jing didn't dare to try absorbing spiritual energy on his own last night, fearing it would cause negative changes.

"Advance to the Blood Realm as soon as possible and become a true cultivator!" Chen Jing made up his mind.