Whoosh!
Several figures streaked across the sky. As a corner of Tianrong City came into view not far ahead, Xiao Fan could not help looking relieved.
Who could have imagined it? He had thought that once he found Xiao Yi Xian, he could spend the journey sightseeing and relaxing. Instead, neither woman had given him a pleasant look, and the entire trip had been sheer torment.
Before, he could at least share a room with Yun Yun and enjoy resting his head on her lap. Now, that was gone. All of it was gone!
Worse still, Xiao Fan was not even allowed to stay with Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian. Whenever they camped outdoors, the two women drove him away under the fine-sounding pretext of having him stand guard. Even when they finally entered a city, they shared a room and gave Xiao Fan no opportunity whatsoever.
Five days. Five whole days! Did anyone know how Xiao Fan had survived those five days?
Now that Tianrong City was within sight, Xiao Fan actually looked relieved.
The conflict between the Chu Yun Empire Imperial Family and the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect had been laid bare. The imperial family had now staked everything on one final gamble. If they won, they could continue to exist. If they lost, the Chu Yun Empire would likely be getting a new emperor.
Boom!
Just as the three approached Tianrong City, an explosion suddenly rang out from within the distant city, followed by several surges of energy from an ongoing battle.
"Marquis Qi, you should surrender without a fight."
On one of Tianrong City's bustling streets, densely packed troops in iron armor stood ready for battle. At the center of the street, a imposing middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back, coldly