Chapter 225: The Slightly Clumsy Soul Beasts
Before them stood a grand city. Above the towering, sturdy gates, a massive green stone plaque bore three engraved characters White Cloud City!
At the entrance, three women had arrived. It was clear that the woman leading the group held the highest status, while the other two followed half a step behind, likely as attendants or subordinates.
The leader was a stunning young woman with long silver white hair and deep purple eyes, appearing around eighteen or nineteen years old. Her beauty was unparalleled, and she carried an air of elegance and nobility, much like a queen traveling in disguise. The two women accompanying her were equally striking.
One had long, dark purple hair and deep violet eyes. Her figure was curvaceous, and she wore a tight leather outfit that accentuated her body. Paired with her uniquely violet lips, she exuded an aura of dark allure. This was Zi Ji, the Abyssal Demon Dragon in human form.
The other woman had emerald green hair that shimmered with vitality, her eyes matching the same lush green hue. Her delicate and gentle features radiated warmth, giving the impression of someone deeply kind, the type of woman one would want to marry. This was Bi Ji, the Emerald Swan in human form.
The three women had traveled from the Star Dou Forest to the human world, searching for White Cloud City's lord. It had been two months since they left the forest.
Their journey had taken longer than expected not because of the distance but because Silver Dragon King hadn't visited human territory in a long time. She took her time observing and comparing the modern human world with the memories inherited from Dragon God. Had they traveled at full speed, they could have reached White Cloud City in under an hour by flight.
Now, after two months of travel, they had finally arrived.
"Master, we have reached our destination," Zi Ji said as she eyed the towering city gate. She then suggested, "Shall I intimidate the locals a little? That should bring the city lord out immediately."
Having spent two months observing human customs, Zi Ji understood that meeting White Cloud City's ruler through normal channels wouldn't be easy. A show of force, however, would certainly provoke a response. Releasing their aura alone would make the city's leader come rushing over.
But while this approach was simple and effective, it was also reckless.
Silver Dragon King gave her a cold glance and said calmly, "Do not act recklessly."
They were not here to make enemies but to seek cooperation. It would be foolish to provoke someone before even meeting them. If she had just left Star Dou Forest, perhaps she would have agreed with Zi Ji's idea, but after two months in the human world, her emotional intelligence had grown significantly. She was no longer as arrogant and impulsive as before.
"...?"
Zi Ji tilted her head in confusion.
Soul beasts weren't as cunning as humans. They preferred direct and straightforward approaches, and even the most intelligent ones often lacked social awareness. In simple terms, their emotional intelligence was low.
Sensing her confusion, Bi Ji stepped forward and whispered an explanation into her ear. Zi Ji's puzzled look slowly transformed into realization. She nodded, finally understanding why her suggestion had been rejected.
"Tsk, humans are so troublesome," she muttered under her breath. Human society had too many rules and tricks. In the world of soul beasts, power ruled everything whoever was strongest made the rules.
"Let's go inside first," Silver Dragon King said, ignoring the whispered conversation behind her. She took the lead and walked towards the massive city gates, with Zi Ji and Bi Ji following closely.
At the grand entrance, countless people came and went, but the city guards all of whom were Spirit Masters kept order, ensuring no disturbances occurred.
The moment Silver Dragon King and her companions entered the crowd, they immediately drew attention.
To be precise, Silver Dragon King alone captured everyone's gaze.
It hadn't been long since the future video had been shown, so people's memories of it were still fresh. Everyone clearly remembered what the leader of the soul beasts looked like in her human form.
Her appearance might be something another woman could imitate, but her unique aura was unmistakable. It was impossible for just anyone to possess such an innate sense of majesty and divinity.
Despite recognizing her identity, no one dared to approach or cause a commotion. Even the city guards merely glanced at her with surprise before allowing her entry.
The reason was simple in the video, Silver Dragon King had been on the side that fought against the Abyss invasion. She had contracted with White Cloud City's ruler, forming an unbreakable bond.
The guards and citizens no longer viewed her as an enemy. So, even though they were momentarily stunned to see her in person, there was no fear or hostility.
However, after she passed through the city gates, the guards immediately reported her arrival to their superiors. Within moments, the entire White Cloud City leadership knew that Silver Dragon King had arrived.
Inside White Cloud City
The first impression Silver Dragon King and her companions had of White Cloud City was its prosperity, liveliness, and the strong presence of hope.
This city felt entirely different from the others they had passed through.
Other human cities were filled with pale, malnourished citizens, walking aimlessly with no hope for the future, as if crushed by an invisible force.
But this city was different.
Every person they passed walked with purpose. Though their clothes weren't extravagant, their spirits were strong, and their faces shone with determination.
The streets were immaculate, and workers constantly cleaned up fallen leaves and litter.
The area near the entrance was a residential district for commoners, but as they moved further in toward the city's core, the standard of living visibly improved. The buildings became more advanced, and the overall atmosphere was brighter and filled with hope.
Walking along the stone paved streets, Silver Dragon King and her companions blended into the crowd. Only those standing nearby could recognize her, and even then, their expressions were merely surprised rather than fearful.
White Cloud City was massive. Simply walking from the outer district to the central district would take several days, and its layout was complex without guidance, one could easily get lost.
Fortunately, the city had organized transportation, with lines of carriages offering rides.
Instead of wasting time wandering, Silver Dragon King hired a carriage to take them to the inner city.
At the same time, she planned to gather information on White Cloud City's ruler Ye Cheng and find out how to arrange a meeting with him.
After all, they were here seeking cooperation, not making demands. It was best to follow proper etiquette.
(End of Chapter)
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