The server rushed to the counter and pulled out a note. Dong Huiying glanced at it, No.12, Xisan Alley? She bowed to the server and turned to leave. Along the way, she bought two large steamed buns to nibble on and almost choked due to the lack of water. As she asked around, a kindly old lady exclaimed with alarm, "Xisan Alley? This... this isn’t a good place. Child, you can’t go there; it’s dangerous!" Suppressing the resentment bubbling up within her heart due to the comment about her height, Dong Huiying forced a smile and adopted an innocent and cute expression. "Why not?" The child was quite handsome, if only his face hadn’t been marred. The old lady sighed, then patted his head, "Let me tell you, this place is a black market. They deal in things that can’t see the light of day, we common folk are better off staying clear of it." "I understand, old lady, thank you!" But her eyes sparkled with excitement. A black market was great, as many herbs that couldn’t be found in regular markets might be available there. No wonder Master Hong sent her to the black market. So, after bidding farewell to the old lady, Dong Huiying headed straight for Xisan Alley. Two men wearing black masks were present. One was about 175 cm tall and quite skinny, with a wooden token hanging from his waist, engraved with a leopard. The other man was tall and stout, likely at least 185 cm. He was dressed in black, and his token depicted an eagle. "Black Eagle, I’d advise you not to be arrogant! Tonight, you must lose, and if you don’t play by the rules, I think it’ll be more than just a little injury," the man warned. Black Eagle looked at Black Panther indifferently and didn’t say a word. Damn it, Black Eagle, you’re not made of wood. At least say something, don’t make me monologue here!? Black Panther was furious with Black Eagle, and after ranting for a while with menacing words, he threatened Black Eagle to obey him or suffer the consequences. However, even after Black Panther had finished his diatribe, Black Eagle remained unmoved as ever. Feeling humiliated, Black Panther said sternly, "Just look out for yourself!" He snorted coldly and stormed off in a huff. At that moment, a raggedy little girl appeared outside the alley. "Xisan Alley, Xisan Alley, twelve, number twelve..." Dong Huiying muttered to herself as she walked in, and at the sound of this familiar sweet voice, Black Eagle, who had been still as a statue, suddenly paused. He then quickly slipped behind a door, his heart pounding. Dong Huiying rubbed her eyes. "Am I seeing things? It looked like someone was there, with a stature very similar to Liang Haoming?" Behind the door, Black Eagle clutched his chest, and beneath the mask, his thin lips were pressed into a flat line. But there was a flicker of confusion and doubt in his deep eyes. It was as though he couldn’t comprehend why this person was here. He blinked, looked down at his hands, pondered stepping out, but then, with a tight face, he withdrew his hand. Yet the image of a little black paw subconsciously floated through his mind. "Meow, meow~~~~~" A ginger cat rubbed against Black Eagle’s foot, its demeanor one of fondness for him. Black Eagle bent down and picked up the cat, which somehow comforted him a bit. He stroked the cat’s head and glanced back at the door. Due to the barrier of the wooden panels, he couldn’t see outside. But after hesitating, he walked away. He must keep this secret! He couldn’t let anyone find out!