Imperial City, outside the serene courtyard.
Ye Lan hugged her sword, quietly leaning against the cold wall.
Since noticing something off with the maid last time, she decided to stay here. Although her own cultivation was insufficient to achieve much in the Imperial City, at least the Human Emperor, apart from the Immortal Department, had a channel to send out strategic news.
She raised her gaze towards the dark sky curtain, her thoughts drifting to those continents she had never set foot on.
Just then, hurried footsteps rapidly approached.
Ye Lan turned her head and saw the woman in armor—it was General Gu Li, who had brought back news last time.
She couldn't help but stand up straight, staring blankly at the other party.
"..."
Gu Li also scrutinized this close minister beside the Human Emperor, this Sword Cultivator with only Fourth Grade Realm, who was the only one besides Lin Shuya who could freely enter and exit this courtyard.
