After Chen Changqing and Liu Ruyan left the Myriad Treasures Tower, they did not look back.
The lights along the long street gradually fell behind them.
The gates of Ten Thousand Demon City still stood tall, the ancient demon patterns on the stone pillars glimmering faintly in the night.
When the demon soldiers guarding the city saw Chen Changqing approach, they had originally intended to question him. But the token at their waists suddenly grew hot, and their expressions changed on the spot.
The Heavenly Demon Token.
The demon soldier swallowed and immediately stepped aside.
"Respectfully seeing you off, Young Master."
The demon soldiers behind him lowered their heads as well.
Liu Ruyan turned her face and glanced at Chen Changqing.
"This token is quite useful."
"Indeed."
Chen Changqing casually put the token away.
"If only it could be exchanged for Spirit Stones, it'd be even better."
Liu Ruyan could not hold back her laughter.
Such a huge commotion had just erupted in Ten Thousand Demon City, yet as he left, he was still thinking about Spirit Stones.
Beyond the city gates lay a broad ancient road, its far end connected to several low mountain ridges.
The night wind swept past, stirring the distant grass and trees.
Liu Ruyan's steps slowed by half a beat.
Her cultivation was not weak, and having once been an Empress, her sense for killing intent was exceptionally keen.
It was too quiet outside the city.
Quiet beyond reason.
"Changqing."
"Mm."
Chen Changqing answered without stopping.
After the two had traveled more than ten li from the city gates, Chen Changqing suddenly stopped beside a broken stele.
Several ancient demon characters were carved upon it, already worn indistinct by wind and sand.
Liu Ruyan stopped as well.
The imperial Dragon Qi within her slowly circulated,