Dong——
Accompanied by the clear and penetrating bell of the Yao Bell Tower, it signified that the time had reached eight o'clock in the evening.
This time was the bustling hour within the inner city of Xuanzhu County—Celestial Court Tavern, Xiangxue Sea, Never Return House... each a money pit prepared solely for the Silver Blood Nobility, all eagerly anticipated the arrival of distinguished guests. From this hour on, the streets would be filled with drunken men, smiling women, and the elite treading upon the vibrant streets, indulging in exhilarating entertainment.
Tonight was actually not much different from usual, perhaps even more thrilling.
Despite the explosions and fires outside, the streets were not crowded.
People instinctively seek a sense of security, and nothing feels safer than staying in one's spacious home, surrounded by family and guards.
They believed that chaos was temporary, and their authority eternal.
