Xiao Fan and Yun Yun sat atop the inn, looking out over the silent Zhanyun City. They knew that since the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect had already sealed off the city, it probably would not be long before they made their move.
As the sky grew darker, night gradually shrouded all of Zhanyun City like a spreading shadow.
On the inn's rooftop, Yun Yun sat cross-legged with her eyes closed, regulating her breathing. Xiao Fan lay with his head pillowed on her lap, enjoying the faint fragrance drifting into his nose.
"They're here!"
Xiao Fan suddenly opened his eyes, only to find that the mysterious curves above his head blocked his view, leaving him unable to see Yun Yun's face.
Hearing his words, Yun Yun stroked his head, then turned her gaze beyond the city, her expression solemn.
"Come on. Let's see exactly what the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect has been raising."
Xiao Fan stood and stretched. He exchanged a glance with Yun Yun, then the Dou Qi Wings on their backs beat, sending them flying out of the city.
Since Zhanyun City lay on the empire's border, most of the surrounding land was uninhabited, with empty plains stretching across many areas. At that moment, an eerie black shadow spread across the ground toward the city.
Flying through the air, Xiao Fan and Yun Yun soon spotted the black shadow steadily approaching Zhanyun City. As it drew closer, scattered rustling sounds spread through the silent night.
They focused their gazes and saw that the shadow on the ground was a sea of black scorpions stretching as far as the eye could see.
The smallest scorpions were only the size of a finger, while the largest were as thick as an arm. Their eyes shone with eerie green light, and the