Ye Qingchen walked up to the guards, ready to continue forward without hesitation. However, just as he was about to cross the guard line, the leading guard raised his arm, signaling him to stop.
The guard's gaze was sharp, carrying a mix of alertness and undeniable authority. He coldly said, "Brother Da Hei, the palace city is not a place you can enter casually. Even though you are Young Master Chen's personal guard, without the Saint Heir's orders, you cannot enter on your own."
The guard's words carried a clear sense of caution and restriction. Even though he recognized Da Hei, his strict adherence to the rules still made him unhesitatingly block Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao Jiang Qi's path.
His gaze swept over Ye Qingchen's face, as if trying to discern any hidden intentions beneath this facade.
