All that remained for them was an empty shell, with nothing inside but ruins.
The Tang Sect members had entered Luyuan City the day before.
Before dawn on the second day, the Tang Sect members had already appeared on the streets dressed in black.
According to the locations Red Lotus had provided, the three factions were situated on different streets. The farthest apart were roughly ten li apart, while the other two were only four li apart.
Two of them were in the eastern district, while one was in the southern district.
The City Lord's Mansion was located in the northern district. For this reason, Tang Lan had specifically gone there to meet Luyuan City's lord.
"Outsiders are forbidden from entering the City Lord's Mansion. Know what's good for you and leave now, or I'll call for reinforcements!"
Seeing Tang Lan approach with Tang Ya and Ma Xiaotao, the guard at the gate immediately issued an unfriendly warning.
In his eyes, they were merely some thrill-seeking young people from the city.
If they were allowed to barge into the mansion, the guards would all be punished by the city lord.
"Inform your city lord that guests have come to call."
Tang Lan spoke calmly to the guard.
"Hm? Which academy are you students from, to dare keep pestering us here?"
"If you don't leave now, don't blame us for being rude!"
Seeing that Tang Lan and the others still refused to leave, another guard darkened in expression.
He raised the spear in his hand and strode toward Tang Lan and the others.
"Hmph, if you dare make a move, you're tired of living!"
Ma Xiaotao's fiery temper instantly flared. Without another word, she grabbed the fellow's spear and kicked out.
With a bang, the armored guard was sent flying by