Chapter 474: Just in Time (Six Updates)

This was Pingliang Square, located outside Xiling City.

The entire square was cast from expensive and rare lapis lazuli, covering an immense area.

Furthermore, there were several teleportation arrays located upon this square.

The one used by Chu Liuyue and her companion was situated in the very center.

As the two of them stepped out from the spatial tunnel, the originally bustling square instantly fell silent.

Countless pairs of eyes looked toward them simultaneously!

Every day, many people arrived here from various places, and many others departed from Xiling, so the area was always a constant stream of people coming and going.

However, the central teleportation array was usually empty because it led to the Northern Border Sky Curtain Realm.

Now that two people had suddenly appeared, it naturally drew the attention of many.

Once the two individuals' appearances and temperaments were clearly seen, the square became even quieter.

The man was tall and imposing, dressed in blue brocade, with a white jade belt easily outlining his smooth silhouette.

Moreover, his eyes were actually blue; at a glance, they were like the cleanest, clearest ice spirits.

Yet, there was a hint of spring lingering in the corners of his eyes and brows, adding a touch of rippling emotion to eyes that otherwise appeared icy and cold.

With a gentle sweep of his gaze, many women blushed.

Such extraordinary grace was truly rare.

However, the woman standing beside him was not inferior; she was even more dazzling and eye-catching.

She had a delicate and slender figure, dressed in red, with her black hair simply tied up, devoid of any extra ornamentation.

But her skin was as white as frost and snow, her brows were like distant mountains, her nose was elegant and straight, and her cherry lips were red without even needing rouge. Most notably, her eyes were as pure and moving as black jade.

When sunlight fell into her eyes, it was as if a brilliant galaxy within a starry night was being reflected.

The subtle aura of nobility emanating from between her brows added a touch of unattainable charm, making people unconsciously feel awe and submission.

Such a woman was extremely pure and beautiful, and extremely noble!

Although many men watched with flushed faces and pounding hearts, none dared to step forward.

"They came out of that teleportation array... could they be from outside the Sky Curtain Realm?"

A low question suddenly drifted from within the crowd.

This single sentence finally broke the silence.

The crowd looked at one another.

"It should be correct. Isn't that the teleportation array leading to the Northern Border? A lot of people have been coming and going lately."

"That man looks somewhat familiar... blue eyes, eyes filled with spring... isn't that Young Master Jian!?"

"Which Young Master Jian?"

"The one from Dragon Fang Mountain! Have you forgotten—"

Many people gasped.

Jian Fengchi!

His movements were always mysterious, and coupled with his noble status, few people had ever seen him, but his fame within Xiling City was immense!

Though they couldn't be certain, the man before them looked extremely similar to the rumors!

There was an eighty percent chance it was him!

"If that really is Jian Fengchi, then the woman beside him is—ah! She's only a third-stage martial artist!? She looks about fifteen or sixteen, how can she only be a third-stage martial artist?!"

The crowd went quiet.

The gazes that were originally filled with amazement and curiosity instantly became somewhat subtle.

"Then they definitely came from outside the Sky Curtain Realm!" someone said with certainty.

"Huh? Cultivators of this level can enter now? The ones who came before were at least at the peak of the fourth stage..."

"She's certainly pretty, but it's a pity her strength isn't much..."

"With that kind of strength, she dares to come to Xiling; she must have some kind of backer, right?"

"I bet her face is her biggest backer!"

Some women whispered among themselves, breaking into giggles.

Jian Fengchi raised his sword-like brows slightly and chuckled softly

"They are praising your beauty!"

Chu Liuyue gave him a lazy glance.

This man's focus was always different from everyone else's.

"Why look at me? This Young Master is elegant and dashing; I wouldn't be jealous of your looks."

The smile at the corners of Jian Fengchi's mouth deepened, clearly adopting the attitude of someone watching a good show.

However, Chu Liuyue's expression remained calm, as if she didn't take the matter to heart at all.

In reality, she had long anticipated this.

Coming from outside the Sky Curtain Realm and being only a third-stage martial artist—these two facts alone were enough to bring her plenty of trouble.

Moreover, fundamentally speaking, she was fighting alone without any background or backers.

That went without saying.

Xiling City, as the imperial capital of the Heaven Command Empire, possessed the most noble status, the most abundant resources, and...

The strongest cultivators!

Here, strength was supreme!

No weakling could survive here!

Those who could stay in Xiling City were nothing but ruthless characters!

Therefore, before coming, she had already prepared herself mentally.

What was happening now was nothing.

She looked toward the group of women who were giggling.

Her expression remained unchanged, but within her clear eyes, there seemed to contain a certain pressure that made people uneasy!

The laughter of those women gradually died down. For some unknown reason, they felt a sense of trepidation and collectively avoided Chu Liuyue's gaze.

Chu Liuyue withdrew her gaze with satisfaction and stepped forward.

"Wait a moment!"

A middle-aged man suddenly stepped forward, blocking Chu Liuyue's path.

He was burly and stout, with a dark complexion, and the knotted muscles on his body almost burst through his clothes!

Chu Liuyue raised her eyes to look at the newcomer.

"Is there something?"

The middle-aged man sized her up from head to toe, his voice booming like a great bell

"People coming from the outside must pay to use our Heaven Command Empire's teleportation arrays! The one you used is the largest; it will cost ten White Crystal Coins!"

Within the Sky Curtain Realm, silver and gold were no longer considered hard currency.

In their place was the even more precious White Crystal Coin!

One White Crystal Coin was equivalent to ten thousand taels of gold outside the Sky Curtain Realm!

Ten White Crystal Coins was ten thousand taels of gold!

This was clearly an extortionate demand!

Chu Liuyue's eyes narrowed dangerously, and she smiled.

Perfect timing!

(End of Chapter)