The horses in the procession grew restless again, their reins difficult to control.
The pounding of hooves and shrill neighing echoed without end. Amid their agitation, everyone spotted a figure not far away.
Were they dreaming?
Behind the Eldest Princess followed a White Tiger, and there was even someone sitting atop it?
Everyone's backs were instantly drenched in sweat.
"Y-Your Highness..."
The maid's legs trembled as she forced herself to step forward through her fear.
Gong Chenyue waved a hand, signaling for everyone not to panic.
"This is an immortal maiden, here to punish evil and eliminate wickedness. That White Tiger is also a Spirit Tiger, intelligent and understanding of human nature. There is no need for alarm."
After saying that, she could not help glancing back at Jiang Lu. She saw her sitting steadily atop the tiger, every gesture utterly casual.
She truly was an immortal. Every movement was so otherworldly and refined.
Jiang Lu glanced faintly at the crowd, then closed her eyes again, her aura drawing in even further.
Everyone felt the weight that had pressed upon their shoulders a moment ago ease considerably.
The White Tiger held its head high and shot them a disdainful glance. White vapor puffed from its nostrils, carrying an oppressive force.
A bunch of mortals—letting them travel with it was already more than they deserved!
Jiang Lu waved her hand, and the White Tiger's pressure vanished in an instant. The horses in the procession quieted down.
Jiang Lu placed an aura-concealing talisman on the White Tiger. This way, as they traveled, its presence would not disturb the weak creatures around them.
After traveling several miles, they entered a town. The accompanying carriages and horses proceeded in orderly fashion, slowly passing through the bustling market streets.
Vendors along the road called out