I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon novel Chapter 367

Chapter 367: Chapter 160: The Holy Daughter’s Roasted Chicken Master! The Fairy’s New Skin! (Happy Lantern Festival!)

The sun sets in the west, and dusk obscures the sky.

Clack, clack, clack—

The sound of urgent hoofbeats erupts along the official road.

A dozen or so dark shadows ride swiftly past, stirring clouds of yellow dust behind them.

"Hundred Households Qiu, we are a hundred li from Golden Sun State. It’s getting late; why don’t we find somewhere to stay?" A General leaned over his horse, suggesting.

After rushing all day, everyone felt somewhat fatigued. The Crimson Steeds were also overburdened, snorting white mist, with fine blood pearls seeping through their skin.

Though the Swift Movement Talisman greatly increased speed, the burden on the horses also multiplied.

At this rate, the horses would die of exhaustion before reaching Tiannan State.

Qiu Longgang unfolded the map, glanced at it, and nodded, "Zhaoshi County is ahead. Once we enter the town, let’s find an inn and rest for the night. We’ll proceed tomorrow morning."

"Yes."

The General responded.

Qiu Longgang turned his gaze toward the horizon, seeing a dark shadow trailing far behind.

"Is that a Flying Boat?"

"It should be the Demon Suppression Department’s Magical Treasure."

"Tsk tsk, Mr. Chen certainly knows how to enjoy himself..."

By the time they arrived in Zhaoshi County, night had fallen completely, and the city gate was closing slowly.

A convoy of merchants, who hadn’t entered the town, set up makeshift tents by the roadside, seemingly prepared to spend the night outdoors.

Observing another party arriving on horseback, two gate guards stepped forward. One raised his hand, saying, "Halt. The town enforces a curfew at 7 p.m.; you are late. Come back when the gate opens tomorrow morning."

The other guard, noticing the group wrapped in dark robes with long knives hanging from their waists, seemed to realize something and asked, "May I know who you are?"

"Open the gate."

Qiu Longgang said nonchalantly, tossing a projectile in an arc.

The gate guard caught it and, upon seeing the emblem on the iron plate, his pupils shrank to pinpoints.

"S-Sky Scale Guard?!"

He suddenly felt the token was scorching, and with trembling hands, he wiped it clean with his sleeve and returned it with bowed hands, "I was blind to not recognize great individuals and clashed with esteemed officials. I beg for your forgiveness."

Then, he turned to the city wall and shouted, "Sky Scale Guard on duty, open the gate quickly!"

The gate, which had closed halfway, paused then slowly opened amid the sound of grinding pulleys.

The party nudged their horses forward, slowly entering the city.

The two gate guards exchanged glances and wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads. Zhaoshi County is remote; why suddenly did this formidable group appear?

A worker from the nearby merchant convoy stepped forward, chuckling, "Lord, since the gate’s opened, why not let us in too..."

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