37. Chapter 37: Have I Been Exposed?

The Amethyst Winged Lion King briefly stopped at the edge of the desert. The climate around them was far too scorching.

"So hot!"

Without the protection of a shield, glistening beads of sweat continuously formed on Xiao Yi Xian's forehead. Her purple hair was dampened, leaving it somewhat sticky.

She loved cleanliness most of all, but seeing Gu Fei deep in thought, she did not disturb him.

She merely swung her wrist silently, fanning herself.

Though she had made preparations before coming, there were always things overlooked. The clothes Xiao Yi Xian wore now were slightly too thick.

Green Mountain Town was like spring all year round, so people dressed a little more warmly.

But here, the heat was unbearable.

Gu Fei turned to glance at her and waved his right hand.

A layer of battle qi barrier enveloped the two of them, and Xiao Yi Xian quickly felt the climate become much more comfortable.

Xiao Yi Xian felt delighted. Emotion Value +100

After making some adjustments, the Amethyst Winged Lion King rose into the sky once more and flew toward Gu Fei's destination.

Gu Fei's first destination was Hai Bodong, whose cultivation had been sealed by the Medusa Queen and who was hiding in Desert City.

Looking at the yellow city gradually appearing in his field of vision, Gu Fei did not slow down and directly ordered the Amethyst Winged Lion King to fly over.

Sitting on the Lion King's back, Xiao Yi Xian leaned out to look at the nearby city.

Her pupils widened excitedly, and she nearly leaned her whole body out.

Xiao Yi Xian felt excited. Emotion Value +100

"Big Brother Gu Fei, the desert scenery is so beautiful! This is my first time seeing a city in the desert!"

Gu Fei helplessly pulled her back.

"Be careful. If you fall, I'm not catching you."

Xiao Yi Xian pursed her lips and obediently sat back down, though she still looked below with lingering reluctance.

Her brows arched high, a lovely pink flush suddenly blooming across her face as her eyes widened.

Xiao Yi Xian felt shy. Emotion Value +100

"Big Brother Gu Fei, those people are dressed... Why are they dressed so, so scantily?"

Gu Fei followed her gaze, and a hint of curiosity appeared in his eyes as well.

Although he knew of the descriptions from the original work, this was also his first time seeing it with his own eyes. Like Xiao Yi Xian, he could not help finding it rather novel.

As they gradually approached the city, more and more pedestrians appeared.

Most of the men among those pedestrians were bare-chested.

Their lean bodies had dark, sun-bronzed skin, and at a glance, they gave off a rather bold and uninhibited air.

The occasional women passing by had similarly dusky skin, though theirs was more of a sexy bronze hue.

The women here were not as reserved and bashful as those within the Empire. A set of tight leather clothing barely covered their chests and the area just below them.

Their slender waists, however, were boldly left bare.

Their long, taut legs were likewise covered only by short skirts or shorts. As they walked, their snake-like waists swayed, carrying a uniquely alluring charm and sensuality.

This style was remarkably like that of the modern world.

Gu Fei was used to modest, restrained attire. Upon suddenly seeing these provocatively dressed women, his gaze lingered for a moment.

Xiao Yi Xian felt jealous. Emotion Value +100

Xiao Yi Xian naturally noticed his reaction. Biting her lower lip, she turned her head away in a huff.

The next moment, Gu Fei withdrew his gaze. He sighed helplessly and looked at Xiao Yi Xian with an amused expression.

He muttered to himself, "They're just so-so. They're not as pretty as our Xiao Yi Xian."

Xiao Yi Xian felt smug. Emotion Value +100

Only then did Xiao Yi Xian give a soft huff and turn back around.

As they chatted and teased each other with smiles, Xiao Yi Xian lowered her head, then raised it again to look at the yellow city whose full scale was now visible.

Within the city, a cluster of buildings distinctive to the desert came into view. The strangely shaped houses and structures were a real eye-opener.

Above the city gate, two enormous pale-red characters had been carved into the city wall. From afar, they seemed to carry a faint scent of blood.

"Desert City..."

Gu Fei softly read the name aloud and smiled.

As the Amethyst Winged Lion King swooped in and gradually descended, the previously lax city guards and pedestrians outside were all seized by fear.

Gu Rao felt fear. Emotion Value +0.1

Mo Sha felt afraid. Emotion Value +0.1

Few people had ever seen a magical beast as massive as the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

Gu Fei's calm gaze swept over them. Before long, the Lion King came to a stop above the city.

Gu Fei then wrapped an arm around Xiao Yi Xian's waist and descended through the air, stepping on empty space as they landed in the city.

The city guards, who usually bullied the weak and feared the strong, merely cast him a wary glance before shrinking back in silence.

His arrival immediately caused a huge stir throughout the city.

Yuan Jing felt shocked. Emotion Value +0.1

Huang Lian felt admiration. Emotion Value +0.1

The desert was isolated. Outsiders rarely entered, and those within rarely left.

How could people in such a place have ever witnessed such an enormous spectacle?

A youth who looked no older than sixteen or seventeen not only possessed such a terrifying flying magical beast, but could even fly through the air himself.

It was simply unbelievable!

Xiao Yi Xian let out a soft laugh.

Their reactions were exactly the same as hers when she had first witnessed Gu Fei's strength, so it was only natural.

After all, who wouldn't be startled by a monster like Gu Fei?

Gu Fei paused and called out to a passerby nearby.

"Excuse me, where are the shops that sell maps?"

The passerby had also seen this composed-looking youth leap from the massive magical beast and effortlessly descend from midair to the ground.

He did not dare refuse to answer such an expert, and directly told Gu Fei the locations of the city's best map shops.

"Come on, let's get something to eat first!"

After asking for directions, Gu Fei did not hurry to take her to find the shops. Instead, he planned to take Xiao Yi Xian to a restaurant in the city for a meal.

After all, they had been traveling for a long time. He was fine, but Xiao Yi Xian's cultivation was weaker than his, so she was probably hungry.

At this moment, with the Lion King still hovering above the city, everyone in the city was deeply wary.

Frightened gazes would occasionally turn toward the enormous flying magical beast overhead. The beast itself remained calm, but the pedestrians below were practically scared to death.

Even if it had no desire to attack, it was like a blade hanging over their heads. How could they not be afraid?

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yi Xian said to Gu Fei, "Why don't we have the Lion King go outside first? It'll frighten the people in the city."

"Alright."

Gu Fei nodded at her words.

Since Xiao Yi Xian had brought it up, though he did not care about the matter himself, he readily agreed.

He sent a voice transmission to the Lion King, telling it to circle outside the city.

While Gu Fei and Xiao Yi Xian were dining at a restaurant, a white-haired old man emerged from an ancient-looking shop elsewhere in the city.

He had also seen that Sixth Order Flying Magical Beast, and his eyes flickered with deep contemplation.

"Could someone have discovered me?"