The night was heavy.
The village, which had been bustling with excitement over the "courtyard wall" concept in the evening, was now restored to dead silence.
However, beneath the silence of tonight lay a tension even greater than usual, as many families who had been inspired by Su Lin and decided to upgrade their safe houses were now anxiously waiting for the first test of the beast tide.
Su Lin and Su Tongxi sat closely together on the sofa, their eyes fixed on the clock on the wall.
The minute hand ticked forward, ultimately aligning with the hour hand at nine o'clock.
Dong——!
The clock struck, announcing the arrival of the Shadow Beast as expected.
Su Lin, long accustomed to this scene, rose slowly.
Su Tongxi deftly hung the Long Saber on his back, tightened the knot, and whispered resolutely:
"Brother Kirin, we can definitely hold the fort easily tonight!"
