Night fell, and the lanterns had just begun to shine.
There was not much difference between day and night in the imperial capital of the Chu Kingdom. Both were as lively as ever, with people flowing like a stream and horses surging like dragons, ceaselessly coming and going in extraordinary splendor.
The only difference was... the imperial capital was even more beautiful at night. The streets blazed with light, and lanterns of every shape and color illuminated heaven and earth.
Take the streets surrounding Immortal Abode Restaurant, for example. The lanterns were breathtakingly exquisite, their radiance brilliant and captivating. The surrounding darkness was hazy, adding a touch of mystery and tranquility.
Lin Bai stood by the window of a private room in Immortal Abode Restaurant, gazing at the countless people coming and going through the streets before and behind the restaurant. His eyes gradually grew unfocused, as if he had become lost in the imperial capital's prosperity.
"Senior Brother Holy Son, the guests from the Flying Sword Devil Sect have arrived."
Qiao Mo's gentle voice came from behind, pulling Lin Bai back from the imperial capital's bustling streets.
"Invite them in."
"Tell Immortal Abode Restaurant to start serving the dishes."
Lin Bai turned around, forcing a smile onto his face.
Before long.
Led by Qin Yao, the disciples of the Flying Sword Devil Sect entered the private room one after another.
At their head was a Black-Robed Old Man with white hair and brows. He was not tall, somewhat short and stout, and wore a simple, amiable smile.
He was one of the ancestors of the Flying Sword Devil Sect.
He was also the leader of the Flying Sword Devil Sect delegation that had come to the imperial capital on this occasion.
Behind him followed several elders of the Flying