Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, several months had passed.
The chill of deep winter was chased away by the spring breeze, and little green buds began to appear on the ground. Ice in the ponds melted, nourishing the grass and trees. The snow turned into snowmelt, bubbling into streams to join the Jade River.
The breath of life surged once again as all things revived in the spring...
Standing by the bank of the Jade River, Cuijin City still stood firm, yet the spring wind seemed to breathe life into it. The rigid lines on the city walls came to life, becoming smooth and rounded.
As the view zoomed in, the city gate bustled with a constant stream of pedestrians. The scene was lively with carriages and horses, and the noisy clamor almost made the air boil.
Amid the din, a black carriage entered the city with the crowd. At the same time, in a bloody courtyard somewhere in the city, a man in a black robe slowly lifted his head.
