It was deep into the night, and cold mist shrouded the river.
The Black Awning Boat sailed through the mist, its lights flickering on and off.
The mountains and forests on either side towered high, looking just like demons standing guard beside them.
Behind the Black Awning Boat, more than twenty figures darted through the water, rapidly heading toward it.
"General, I saw it clearly. There's only one man and one woman on that boat."
"Especially that woman—she's gorgeous, with a perfect figure. Absolutely stunning."
"She's just like a fairy descended to the mortal world... No, there isn't a single fairy in the heavens whose beauty can compare to hers."
A little demon wore a face full of ingratiating smiles as he spoke to the burly figure beside him.
"Is there really such a beautiful woman? You'd better not lie to me, boy. Otherwise, I'll eat you alive." The burly figure let out a cold snort, frightening the little demon until his whole body trembled.
Before long, this group of demons caught up with the Black Awning Boat.
The little demon said, "General, that's the boat!"
The burly figure shouted, "Hmph, good. I'd like to see just how beautiful that woman really is. If she's truly as beautiful as a heavenly fairy, you'll have plenty of rewards waiting for you when we get back."
The little demon thanked him profusely.
After finishing the grilled fish, Lin Bai leaned against the side of the boat and looked up at the hazy moonlight in the cloudy sky.
The cold mist was thick, obstructing his view.
But Lin Bai did not deliberately circulate his spiritual power to scatter the mist. Instead, he simply gazed at it through the haze, finding it possessed a unique charm.
Jiang Xuansu noticed Lin Bai staring at