Welcoming... the Demon Lord!
Clearly, Miss Zhao's exploits were famous far and wide even among the Young Emperors. Even the Mount Xiyue disciples who roamed between the Grand Alliance and the Demon Realm had heard all about her.
The gap in the Dragon Pearl Barrier had not been opened by the Twins. Rather, Heavenly Consort Yinglong had secretly performed a life-preserving operation for them. Therefore, even if the Mount Xiyue group did not wait, as long as the gap remained open... Zhao Wumian could still pass through.
"Don't mention that Heavenly Consort Yinglong opened the barrier later." Qingyan quietly warned her sister. "Zhao Wumian is stupid and loaded. We might as well fleece her for whatever we can."
The Twin Sister gave an OK gesture.
Before long, the masked man and Zhao Wumian successfully passed through the Dragon Pearl Barrier. Just then, the gap slowly closed... It seemed Yinglong was controlling it from the shadows.
But the masked Da Liu SIR did not know that, and neither did Zhao Wumian.
"Thank you for your righteous assistance." Masked Da Liu SIR understood proper etiquette and thanked them as soon as he came out.
The Twin Sister said, "Let's skip the unnecessary words for now and find a safe place... Even if we've left the barrier, we may not be safe yet."
Zhao Wumian was clearly preoccupied, utterly lacking her usual air of having everything under control. At this, she merely nodded. "There's something I want to confirm once more."
Qingyan frowned. "What?"
"Both my Black Ring and my friend's shattered for no reason." Zhao Wumian's expression darkened. "In other words, there's a good chance I won't be able to leave these ruins."
"Shattered?" Qingyan asked in surprise.
Zhao Wumian suddenly glanced at masked Da Liu SIR. He understood and pulled something