Not caring about anything else, Li Huowang slammed his feet down, launching himself onto a nearby rooftop. He sprinted across the broken tiles, heading straight for the Imperial City.
This move did nothing to get him out of trouble; in fact, things only grew more chaotic. People appeared from nowhere, all trying to snatch the lacquer box from his hands.
Luckily, this was the Imperial City. Once the Imperial Army arrived to provide support, he finally broke free.
"Your Majesty! I have retrieved the Longevity Elixir from Penglai for you!" Under the swaying Sachet Copper Ball, Li Huowang raised the lacquer box high toward the old Emperor of Dongxia.
"Quick… quickly bring it here!" the Emperor stammered. His age-spotted hand trembled so violently it betrayed an excitement beyond words.
