Tongyue used fire magic to twist the crude iron block that the shopkeeper had given her for free into iron chains, and then put them on the feet of the two people.
During this time, Zhao Xi spent an hour picking and choosing wild grasses with superior spiritual energy from the flower bushes in the suburbs.
The disguise and props are all set!
The two embraced and walked toward the Palace of Ten Thousand Demons.
Tongyue was so nervous that she moved her hands and feet in unison.
Zhao Xi wondered, "Have you ever read any plays about the imperial harem?"
Tongyue: "...I've seen it."
Zhao Xi thought, "I'll just imitate the way the palace maids do it."
Tongyue: "Hmm..."
Zhao Xi wanted to keep her eyes down and focus on her inner thoughts, so she walked inside with her head down.
Tongyue followed behind her.
"Hey, you over there, you look so unfamiliar?"
With trembling hands, Tongyue removed her veil, revealing the scars beneath, and lowered her head.
"Ugh, I thought it was a bird-snake, but it's actually a toad demon. Get lost!"
The guard drove her away.
Zhao Xi wanted to turn around and retort, "We're not toad spirits, we are..."
Guard: "Get out!"
He also raised his hand and flicked the spear.
A fire spell came flying towards them.
Zhao Xi wanted to scream and quickly dodge, but Tong Yue pulled her and ran towards the Wan Yao Palace.
They successfully infiltrated the group.
The Palace of Ten Thousand Demons floats in mid-air, constructed from a mixture of white marble and gray void stone, with numerous pavilions and buildings on a large foundation. Perhaps because it is also touted as a place to protect demon beasts, the palace is lush with trees and filled with a pleasant spiritual energy.
Once out of the guards' sight, Tongyue transformed back into her kingfisher form, grabbed Zhao Xixiang with her claws, and led her to hide in a tree near the palace.
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