For these black market deals, it's not unusual for fights to break out mid-transaction. The Yin men were used to this kind of chaos.
The Yin Family used to have a trading post here too.
After they moved out, other people took over the spot.
It was quiet here, with roads leading everywhere—perfect for retreat or scouting.
Hardly anyone lived here, or maybe no one at all. That’s why it was so dangerous if a family moved in.
So if someone did move in, it instantly became dangerous.
Ever since Cici bought this house, she hadn't spent much time living here.
She'd been lucky before—never ran into trouble while she was here. So Cici had no idea this place was a black market hotspot.
Otherwise, why would the house be so cheap?
Totally got scammed by some shady agent, huh?
A mother’s strength knows no bounds.
Still, Ethan Yin and Miles Gu felt lucky their mom hadn't stayed here much.
Otherwise, they'd be the ones in trouble now.
Rona figured Shank hiding out for a whole day and night must've been rough. After a bit of stargazing, she got ready to rest.
Ethan and Miles insisted they were little and needed to sleep early to grow strong, dragging Cici with them for bedtime.
Cici didn't notice anything wrong and just took the boys back to their room to rest.
As soon as Ethan and Miles got to their room, Miles whipped out his laptop, fingers flying over the keyboard. He hacked a satellite to lock onto the block and quickly found the deal's location.
Ethan was busy assembling a bunch of compact, silenced pistols—quick and deadly.
He also prepped several mini crossbows, each tipped with poison that could kill on contact.
Suddenly, Rona lowered her voice in the living room. "Cici, take the kids and hide in the yard—they’re coming in!"
Cici’s face went pale as she pushed Ethan and Miles toward the door. "Go, now! Rona and I will cover you! Hurry!"
Ethan and Miles didn’t move. They just stood there in the moonlight, watching Cici.
Tonight’s moon was bright, but not clear.
But that didn’t stop the boys from seeing the determination on Cici’s face.
A mother’s strength knows no bounds.
For her kids, she’d sacrifice herself without a second thought.
Rona grabbed her gun, loaded it, and aimed at the door.
If they dared to come in, she’d shoot without hesitation!
"Rona’s so cool!" Ethan couldn’t help blurting out when he saw her with the gun.
Cici quickly covered Ethan’s mouth. "Shh, don’t make a sound! Rona and I will hold them off—while you two..."
"Mom..." Ethan broke free, dead serious: "Don’t underestimate us! With Miles and me here, nobody can hurt you!"
Miles nodded in agreement.
Cici was moved, but she just saw Ethan’s words as a sweet childish wish. She whispered, "Alright, you two have to grow up strong—protect Mom when you’re older. I’ll be waiting for you."
Cici kissed both boys on the forehead, her face full of sorrow.