Yan Guang was a cautious man who acted with great discretion, and he had already lived through two complete sand beast tides.
If he had not been extremely certain, he would never have said that the sand beast tide would erupt within five days.
Xu Chunniang pondered for a moment before instructing, "I have already purchased a residence in the city for the few of you. Pack your things and enter the city today. You will have to cover the entry fees yourselves for now; once the sand beast tide recedes, I will reimburse you for the demon crystals you spent."
Yan Guang could not help but feel moved upon hearing this.
Sand City had not been easily built, and land within the city was exorbitantly expensive. Yet this senior had spent a great sum to buy a residence for the few of them.
She was even willing to pay their city entry fees.
"Yes, I understand. I have already told the others about this, and our belongings have been packed. We will go to the city gate shortly to handle our entry."
"Fine. Report to me at any time if anything happens."
Xu Chunniang set down the communication token and gazed into the distance.
Sand City had been built atop a towering sand dune, standing far higher than its surroundings. From the courtyard, one could easily see the distant scenery.
Outside the city, everything still appeared calm. Only the long queue at the city gates faintly revealed a trace of tension, carrying the feeling of mountains and rain about to break.
She withdrew her gaze, returned to her room, and quietly waited for the moment the sand beast tide arrived.
Over the following days, the atmosphere in the city grew increasingly tense. The prices of pills rose again and