Time passed quickly.
Before long, night fell.
The entire Imperial City was plunged into darkness.
The imperial palace was likewise silent.
Within Green Maple Garden, all was quiet. Only a single figure stood in the estate.
That figure was none other than Yan Rulan.
Her eyes were red as she fought back sobs, yet she did not utter a word or dare move.
After waiting for a quarter of an hour, suddenly—
"Whoosh!!"
A violent gust tore through the air.
The next moment, a figure streaked through the distant sky and landed directly in the estate.
The figure was enormous—a Wolf Demon covered in black fur. Yet with a sway of his body, he transformed into a handsome, slender young man.
As soon as he entered Green Maple Garden, he spotted Yan Rulan. Seeing her weeping silently, his brow furrowed as he barked, "What are you crying for?! You're disgracing me! What's there to cry about? Has the sky fallen?!"
"How many times have I told you? Don't put on that face in front of me. If you make me unhappy, everyone in this imperial palace will die! Including that father of yours, understand?!"
The man's furious roar echoed throughout Green Maple Garden and resounded through the night sky.
Yet Yan Rulan could not stop her tears. Her body trembled as she stammered through sobs, "Lord Hua, don't..."
"Attack!!"
"Tianhua Wolf Demon, surrender your life!!"
Before Yan Rulan could finish, furious shouts erupted from every direction. The next moment, several figures shot forth and descended into the estate, surrounding the black-clad man—the Tianhua Wolf Demon.
The Tianhua Wolf Demon's expression changed. Upon seeing their attire, he cried out in horror, "Dragon Flame Heavenly Gate?!"
His gaze immediately locked onto Yan Rulan as he roared, "You bitch, you dared deceive me