Huo Ling'er felt a little embarrassed under his burning gaze. She gently rested her head against Shi Hao's shoulder, feeling the warmth and strength of his chest.
She knew how powerful Shi Hao was and trusted in his strength, yet the worry in her heart stemmed more from her concern for him.
The Vermilion Bird was incredibly fast. Even flying low, the mountains and rivers below sped backward like phantoms.
Qingyi remained a short distance ahead, keeping her distance like a silent guardian.
Though the journey was long, time seemed to fly by amid Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er's teasing chatter.
Several days later, when the sky began to pale and the first ray of dawn pierced the darkness, the Vermilion Bird gradually slowed.
"Shi Hao, Vast Sea City is just ahead," Huo Ling'er said excitedly.
Shi Hao looked in the direction she pointed and saw a magnificent city gradually emerge on the distant horizon beneath the morning light.
The city had been built by the sea, with towering walls and densely packed buildings. Most strikingly, many rooftops were decorated with marine elements such as conch shells and seashells, making them particularly distinctive.
The air carried the faint salty dampness of the sea breeze, while the cries of seagulls drifted over from afar.
Qingyi slowly descended at that moment as well, her white dress swaying in the morning breeze, making her seem ethereal and otherworldly.
She walked over to Shi Hao and Huo Ling'er. A trace of weariness showed on her cool, beautiful face; the nonstop journey had clearly taken a considerable toll on her.
"The seafood here should be quite good," Shi Hao said with a smile, anticipation in his eyes. To a foodie like him, the allure of fine food was no less than the challenge of a