The ashes from the burning flames floated in the wind, scattering onto Wei Wuque's face.
Wei Wuque brushed aside the ashes at the corner of his eye, crouching down to inspect the chaos before him.
His deputy, Luo Shuo, spoke up, "Chief, this was discovered this morning. They ambushed our comrades in this woodyard and set it ablaze to cover their tracks."
"How did we discover this?"
"There are signs of struggle in the nearby alley, and traces of mud ten zhang away. Our brothers were being followed."
Wei Wuque stroked his chin thoughtfully. "If they managed to track us, they must also know our base is located in the Cui Feng Courtyard."
"Should we move to another hideout?"
"There's no need. We have numbers on our side. Too much movement will alarm the enemy." Wei Wuque brushed the ashes on the ground and added, "But... why would they burn it?"
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