As Liu Wuxie continued his journey, the next two days were uneventful. He traversed two major cities, drawing ever closer to the Imperial City. However, the tranquility was unsettling, as Liu Wuxie was well aware that the Xue Clan wouldn’t miss such a prime opportunity to eliminate him.0

“In two days’ time, I’ll need to navigate through a desolate mountain range. Once I cross it, I’ll arrive at the Imperial City,” Liu Wuxie mused, standing atop a mountain and surveying the expansive range before him. This route was frequently used by merchants, but they were all currently at rest, spending the winter season with their families as the year drew to a close.1

While it typically took two days to cross the mountain range, Liu Wuxie, in an effort to expedite his journey, chose to travel through the night to reach the Imperial City at the earliest. Once inside the city’s boundaries, he would be in a safe zone; the Xue Clan wouldn’t risk carrying out a public execution.0

Switching into attire that was snug and ideal for travel, Liu Wuxie launched himself forward with a gentle tap of his foot on the ground, effortlessly covering a distance of over ten meters. He...2