The eight-steps dragon carriage landed before the old spirit stone shop, leaving two deep wheel marks on the ground after crushing the slab.

This was the headquarters of the Divine River Guards.

Two people rushed out from inside, one in gray and the other white. They became cautious and finally heaved a sigh of relief after seeing Feiyun coming out of the carriage. They got on one knee and greeted: “Greetings, Divine King.”

“Rise.” Feiyun entered the shop. The princess recalled the carriage and followed right after him. The gates closed afterward.

***

At a jade palace in the Grand Chancellor’s Mansion.

The fire of war raged outside but this mansion was still peaceful and serene as ever.

Moshou sat near a pond with a light breeze skirting nearby, causing his robe to flutter. He was painting a picture with spring...