They had made it through the night without incident.
Lin Chen returned to Suotuo City alone and rested for a few days. To him, it was nothing worth mentioning.
Nothing happened.
Early the next morning, Lin Chen mounted the Tianqing Bull Python and headed for Heaven Dou City at full speed.
Along the way, Dai Mubai and Mi Ruoxi seemed to be whispering about something. Mi Ruoxi had gathered several jade-like hearts, and the two of them had grown a little closer. Their relationship had become less awkward and a little more intimate.
As for Zhu Xian Sword, after its martial soul had evolved...
The malicious aura surrounding it had grown even more intense. The three girls stayed close to Lin Chen, making the atmosphere around the group feel rather strange.
"I feel like the power of Ruoxi and Ruoxi's martial souls has gotten stronger..."
Dai Mubai nodded in agreement.
She glanced over at the quiet, composed Zhu Xian Sword. The girl said nothing, merely gazing out the window.
"After Dai Mubai died, Zhu Xian Sword seems to have changed too..."
"..."
"Ah... Suotuo City has already connected to Heaven Dou City."
Lin Chen let out a long breath. The long journey had left him feeling a little worn out.
Or maybe...
His diary had more to say.
Because of the distance, even though he had pushed the Tianqing Bull Python to move faster, it was already the end of the month by the time they reached Heaven Dou City's outer gates.
"That familiar aura... What exactly is it..."
Just as he was about to step into the imperial city's rear courtyard,
a familiar, divine yet sinister aura suddenly invaded his perception.
"That's the person from last time!"
Lin Chen's pupils contracted.
The aura was similar to Qian Ling'er's, but