Far away, on a deserted cliff that faced the Magic Ethereal Palace, a black figure appeared behind the masked man, who stood tall and cold.
The black figure, on closer inspection, was a man in a long black cloak, he bowed slightly as he reported something.
"Master, if we do not leave here in a minute, there is a high chance the Monarch's right hand will be alerted of our presence."
There was a moment of silence, putting the figure in a deadlock awaiting a command.
Ye Ren Xiu pulled off his mask with a swift motion, revealing his face underneath. A small grin spread across his lips, as he let out a soft chuckle. However, his expression soon gained composure turning serious as he issued a command in a stern tone.
" We'll retreat."
In the serene, moonlit night, his eyes shone like precious emeralds, dazzling with an otherworldly glow. His face was a picture of perfection, with flawless features and a fair complexion. A small yet captivating marking adorned the space between his eyebrows, comprising a unique flame symbol atop a horizontal crescent moon symbol. The colours of these symbols were vibrant, adding a sense of mystique to his already captivating appearance.
Despite the darkness that enveloped the surroundings, it was impossible to ignore the chilling aura that permeated the air. The mere presence of the man was enough fear and dread in the hearts of those around him, his fiery energy filling the atmosphere. And yet, amidst the fear and darkness, the man's striking beauty was impossible to ignore. His features were sculpted with the utmost precision, combining delicate elegance with a powerful masculinity that left a lasting impression.
The shadowy figure was accustomed to witnessing people being spellbound by his master's towering presence. However, this didn't imply that he was unaffected by it. While describing his emotions, the term "awed" would certainly be an overstatement. "Admirated" would be a more suitable expression to capture the essence of his feelings.
Despite his master's strange decision-making and the unusual events that often followed, they always seemed to result in some form of financial gain or increased power. However, this particular one was the most bizarre of them all, as his immediate reaction to his intuition was quite peculiar indeed.
At the moment, they were amidst the grand celebration of the birthday of Zhou's Family's Second Miss. As soon as they exchanged pleasantries with the lady, an unexpected and intense instinctual feeling gripped him. Without letting anyone know, he abruptly left the celebration without any explanation.
They had inadvertently travelled nearly 3500 miles east of where they were some half an hour ago.
Without much further ado, the black figure created a teleportation circle with some strange gestures and left the vicinity in a few seconds.
As the dark figure clad in a cloak feverishly worked on the intricacies of the teleportation circle, Ye Ren Xiu felt a strange sensation creeping up on him.
A faint grin appeared on his face, and his emerald-green eyes transformed into a deep, fiery shade of red, shining beautifully like ruby jewels. The sudden change in his eye colour drew attention to the intensity of his emotions, and the air around him became charged with an enigmatic aura that would leave anyone and anything in the room feeling curious and apprehensive. The way Ye Ren Xiu carried himself made it clear that he was a force to be reckoned with, and his mysterious presence permeated the air.
In a span of a few seconds, they disappeared into the darkness and stealth of the night. It was lucky for them that they left right on time. For just a few seconds after they vanished into thin air, another unknown person showed up.