The armored soldier led Lin Bai, Old Wen, and Yu You into the city. Before long, a figure came rushing through the skies above Ink Fragrance City's bustling streets.
"This old man is the City Lord of Ink Fragrance City. Greetings, Lord Imperial Son!" The figure landed on the ground and hurriedly bowed to Lin Bai.
"Greetings, City Lord." The armored soldier also saluted the City Lord.
"No need for such formalities." Lin Bai spoke casually.
"I already know why Lord Imperial Son has come. Unfortunately, the teleportation formation was damaged by villains, and it will take some time to repair. It should be fully restored by sometime tomorrow evening."
"I have already prepared lodgings for Lord Imperial Son in Ink Fragrance City. I ask that Your Excellency condescend to stay in Ink Fragrance City for one night."
Ink Fragrance City still lay within the territory of the Huang Long Thousand Provinces.
The Nine Underworlds Demon Palace had spent many years making preparations in the Huang Long Thousand Provinces. Some of the major sects and Lineages within it had completely become vassals of the Nine Underworlds Demon Palace.
Ink Fragrance City had long since become a city under the control of the Nine Underworlds Demon Palace.
The City Lord of Ink Fragrance City brought Lin Bai to stay in a separate residence within the city and said, "This is my private residence. Though it is not very large, it is peaceful and quiet. Lord Imperial Son can stay here without worry!"
Lin Bai nodded. "Sorry for the trouble, City Lord. Once the teleportation formation has been repaired tomorrow, please come and inform me at the earliest opportunity."
The City Lord of Ink Fragrance City wore a fawning smile and nodded repeatedly in agreement. After giving the servants and maids in