A Buying Spree and Smuggling Their Way Out of the City (Month-End Appeal for Monthly Votes)

The street was fifty zhang wide, paved entirely with white jade.

Buildings stood shoulder to shoulder on either side, even the shortest nine stories tall. All manner of flying magical treasures streamed through the sky, each following a prescribed course. In the distance, nine towers pierced the clouds, their spires radiating spiritual light of various colors.

"That's the Nine Departments Office. Each department oversees a different aspect of court affairs."

Li Yunjing pointed at the towers and explained, "The Teleportation Department we're heading to is beneath the blue tower at the northernmost end."

With Xiao Yuntian's help, Li Yunjing knew the Imperial Capital like the back of his hand!

As he spoke, a clear ringing of bells drifted down from the sky.

Twelve white heavenly horses with wings on their backs swept across the sky, drawing a magnificent golden carriage. Every flying magical treasure hurried out of its path.

"It's an imperial carriage!"

Someone nearby cried out.

Li Yunjing quickly pulled the two women to the roadside and whispered, "It looks like the Imperial Capital really is under martial law. Even the imperial family is patrolling in person."

Once the carriage was gone, the three continued onward.

After passing through several bustling streets, they came upon an enormous plaza.

At its center, twelve jade pillars carved with dragons encircled a three-tiered circular platform covered in intricate spatial runes.

"We're here-the Imperial Capital's great teleportation array."

A glimmer of delight flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes. "Let's go take care of the formalities."

Just as the three were about to approach, a squad of black-armored cultivators suddenly charged in from the side and surrounded the teleportation array.

"By order of the prime minister, all long-distance teleportation arrays are suspended, effective immediately!"

Their leader shouted coldly, "No one is permitted to leave the