The Lord of Heavenly Demon City raised a hand, and a blue-black token appeared in his palm.
The token was only half a palm in size. An ancient city was carved on the front, while the character "Heaven" was inscribed on the back.
"This token is for you."
Chen Changqing did not reach for it at once.
The Lord of Heavenly Demon City pushed the token before him.
"With this token, you may travel freely through Heavenly Demon City. If any Demon Race expert tries to stop you, simply show them the token."
Only then did Chen Changqing accept it.
The instant the token touched his hand, faint ripples spread through the surrounding space.
The ancient city carved upon the token seemed to come alive.
Chen Changqing put the token away.
"Thank you, Senior."
He did not ask why the Lord of Heavenly Demon City was helping him.
The other man was an old acquaintance of his grandmaster. Perhaps he had his reasons for offering Chen Changqing this convenience, or perhaps he was merely doing it for Wu Zhen's sake.
But none of that mattered.
Since the benefit had already been placed in his hands, he naturally would not push it away.
The Lord of Heavenly Demon City studied him for a moment.
"You accepted it readily enough."
"Since Senior is willing to give it, this junior is naturally willing to accept."
"What if I have ulterior motives?"
"Then I shall wait for Senior to speak."
Chen Changqing set his teacup back on the table.
"As long as you do not ask me to betray Mount Shu, everything else can be discussed."
The Lord of Heavenly Demon City smiled.
"Your temperament truly does resemble Wu Zhen's."
Standing at the side, Liu Ruyan could only feel a little helpless.
Neither of