[ JadePeak City ]
The marble roads leading to Jadepeak city gleamed under the sun, towering pagodas stretched toward the heavens, and the scent of incense mixed with the faint fragrance of spirit flowers in the air.
As the first light of morning stretched across the horizon, Xiao Fang stood at the edge of Jadepeak City. Even from a far it looked like a sanctuary of wealth and prestige.
Xiao Fang put his blindfold back on, concealing his cultivation completely with it before standing in line to enter through the gate. In a city like this, where high-status clans and powerful sects gathered, drawing unnecessary attention would only invite trouble.
Meanwhile, Xiao Hei made herself comfortable on his back, resting her head peacefully on his shoulder before falling asleep.
Eventually, Xiao Fang walked through the gates, blending into the flow of merchants, scholars, and cultivators.
