Lian Li walked out of the dungeon.
The crimson clouds on the horizon shone in her eyes.
She had not seen sunlight in who knew how long. Even the morning glow seemed painfully bright to her.
"General Lian, these are your belongings. General Xiao asked me to return them to their rightful owner."
Xiao Gui, who had been waiting at the dungeon exit for some time, handed Lian Li a Storage Bag.
Lian Li took her Storage Bag. Inside were her armor, spear, and a token bearing the character "Mo."
"Where is your general?" Lian Li looked up and asked.
"Our general is naturally defending the city."
Xiao Gui cupped his hands in salute.
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave.
"The general asked me to tell you this: Hang the token at your waist, and no one will give you trouble. You can leave Yanmen Pass now, or wait for the Wei army to break through the city. Whatever you choose, General Lian, please take care."
With that, Xiao Gui turned and left.
Lian Li looked up toward the northern gate. The crimson morning glow, red as blood, had already stained the horizon.
After pondering for a while, Lian Li set off toward the northern gate.
As Lian Li walked along the streets, every household kept its doors shut. Not a single person was out and about, and she did not see a single Northern Wilderness Army cultivator.
When Lian Li reached the northern gate, she could hear the shouts of battle from atop the walls even while standing below.
Lian Li started up the city wall.
Some Northern Wilderness soldiers saw Lian Li, a face they did not recognize, and were about to question her. But when they spotted the token hanging at her waist, they thought