The Celestial Demon City Lord raised a hand, and a blue-black token appeared in his palm.
The token was only half a palm in size. An ancient city was engraved on its front, while the character "Heaven" was inscribed on its back.
"This token is for you."
Chen Changqing did not reach for it at once.
The Celestial Demon City Lord pushed the token before him.
"With this token, you may pass through Celestial Demon City without hindrance. Should any Demon Race expert obstruct you, simply show them the token."
Only then did Chen Changqing take it.
The moment the token entered his hand, faint ripples spread through the surrounding space.
The ancient city engraved upon the token seemed to come alive.
Chen Changqing put the token away.
"Thank you, Senior."
He did not ask why the Celestial Demon City Lord was helping him.
The man was an old acquaintance of his Grandmaster. Perhaps there was a reason he was willing to make things convenient for him, or perhaps he was merely doing it for Wuzhen's sake.
But none of that mattered.
Since the benefit had been delivered right into his hands, he naturally would not turn it away.
The Celestial Demon City Lord watched him for a moment.
"You accepted it rather readily."
"If Senior is willing to give it, this junior is naturally willing to accept."
"What if I have some other motive?"
"Then I will wait for Senior to speak of it."
Chen Changqing set his teacup back on the table.
"As long as you do not ask me to betray Shushan, everything else can be discussed."
The Celestial Demon City Lord smiled.
"That temperament of yours truly does resemble Wuzhen."
Standing to the side, Liu Ruyan felt somewhat helpless as she listened.
Neither of them beat