As they passed through Heaven Dou City's towering gates, a cacophony of street vendors' cries washed over them.
As the political center of the Heaven Dou Empire, it was far more prosperous than Heavenly Spirit City.
The broad bluestone streets were wide enough for eight carriages to travel side by side.
Buildings lined both sides in neat rows, their upturned eaves and bracket sets exuding a solemn air of nobility.
"We're finally here..."
Long Aotian looked at the bustling streets before him and could not help stretching lazily.
"So this is Heaven Dou City? It's way too big!"
Xue Ling'er's eyes widened in wonder. "I'd only heard the mercenaries in the group brag about it before, saying the city walls were taller than mountains. I didn't believe them."
Lu Chen slowly surveyed his surroundings.
Most of the passersby wore luxurious clothing and were clearly nobles.
Compared to Heavenly Spirit City's cleanliness and orderliness, Heaven Dou City possessed a deeper, more imposing heritage.
"The buildings are indeed grander, and there are more rich people."
He replied indifferently, but his gaze fell on the two people beside him.
Meiying was especially silent at that moment.
The instant she stepped onto this land, her thoughts could no longer stop drifting into the distance.
Tang Ya, meanwhile, seemed as if she were wrapped in ice.
As they drew closer and closer to that residence, the aura of Dark Blue Silver Grass within her grew increasingly restless.
The liveliness once in her eyes had long been replaced by bone-deep hatred.
Lu Chen saw both of their emotions clearly.
He reached out and took Tang Ya's small hand, his voice low and firm.
"Let's go. Today, we'll avenge Uncle Tang and Aunt Tang!"
The warmth from his palm calmed Tang Ya's turbulent emotions slightly.
She looked