The city lights beneath their feet changed color, from the alluring reds of the pleasure district to the golden glow that the rest of the city was so renowned for. Despite the fact that Su Hu knew the spiritual energy beneath Ren Ling's veins to be a wild beast, the landing as he maneuvered them into a dark back alley was solid and safe. As soon as their feet touched cobbled streets, Ren Ling recalled The devil's saber to its scabbard and grabbed Su Hu's hand, pulling him along.
Lights and the noise of bustling people, the shouts of merchants, and the gleeful laughter of children, all of it poured into the alleyway, slowing Su Hu's steps.
Ren Ling turned to him and smiled.
"Ready?" he asked, meeting Su Hu in the middle of this unsure path they were walking. Silver eyes met gold. I trust you, Su Hu thought, his soul ready to follow Ren Ling wherever he needed to go.
