Shi Lan flipped onto the horse's back. The dragon horse seemed excited, lightly stamping its hooves a few times before snorting, two streams of white breath visible as they poured from its nostrils.
Because of Huangfu Yun's earlier warning, none of them dared use their whips. They only tugged gently on the reins, letting the dragon horses start walking at an easy pace.
The joy of riding came from the feeling of racing like the wind. This leisurely stroll, like an outing to the countryside, was terribly dull.
After taking a couple of steps, they all felt it was pointless. They dismounted, retrieved their Demon-Breaking Crossbows, then led their dragon horses toward their lodgings. They were about to leave the city and battle the demonic beasts, so they still needed to make preparations.
Shi Lan returned to her lodgings, tied up the dragon horse, and went inside.
The two maids had not left. As soon as they saw Shi Lan return, they quickly prepared a lunch for her.
The meal consisted entirely of demonic beast meat simmered with medicinal herbs, specially prepared for martial artists.
After eating, Shi Lan took the Violet Star Seven-Star Halberd from its long case and assembled it. She slung it across her back, strode out, took the dragon horse by the reins, and headed toward the side gate.
After leaving the City Lord's Manor, Shi Lan lowered her face mask, mounted her horse, and rode toward the east gate.
In less than the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Shi Lan reached the east gate. The other squad leaders were already there, and more than half of the remaining people had arrived in scattered groups.
Most of them carried all kinds of weapons: sabers, spears, swords, and halberds, each different from the