Storming the Capital
She had relied on Blazing Fire Sect's pills to keep herself and her horse going this far.
But they were already nearing their limit. Even with her special constitution, she couldn't keep taking pills like this much longer.
Up ahead, she could make out a crowd of commoners huddled together, blocked by some invisible force and unable to escape. All they could do was stare longingly at the outside, watching Tail and the others charge toward the Capital in stunned disbelief.
"Are these people crazy? We can't even get out, and they actually want to enter the Capital?"
"Hey! You should turn back! The Capital's become a living hell. None of us can escape, but you can still survive out there! Don't come in!"
"What are you talking about? Brothers outside, help us! Come over and get us out of here!"
The commoners' wails, sobs, and cries for help blended into one. Each had their own motives, and humanity's ugliness and nobility alike were laid bare.
But none of it could slow Tail down!
"Lord Qi Ba Jiu, please answer me! Brother Ye must be in danger. I have to help him!"
[That's your problem. I didn't like his attitude before.]
"Lord Qi Ba Jiu!! Don't be unreasonable! Without our help, he really will die in the Capital!"
[Hmph! I haven't taken control of your body and stopped you from returning to the Capital. That's already generous. Don't expect too much!]
Though the Capital lay right before her, her heart sank.
Without Lord Qi Ba Jiu's help, there was so little she could do.
But her hesitation lasted only an instant. Tail quickly composed herself, her expression resolute, and shouted, "Hyah!"
Her horse surged forward and charged straight through the Capital's gates. The invisible barrier seemed to