The Amethyst Winged Lion King paused briefly at the edge of the desert. The surrounding heat was intense.
"It's so hot!"
Without the protection of a shield, beads of sweat kept forming on the Little Fairy Doctor's forehead, and her long purple hair became damp and sticky.
She was someone who valued cleanliness greatly, but noticing that Gu Fei was deep in thought, she refrained from disturbing him.
Instead, she quietly fanned herself with her wrists.
Although she had prepared before their journey, there were always some oversights. The clothes that Xiao Yixian was wearing now felt too thick for the scorching desert. In Qingshan Town, where it was spring all year round, thicker clothing was normal, but here it was unbearably hot.
Gu Fei turned to her, waving his right hand.
A layer of protective fighting spirit enveloped them both, and Xiao Yixian instantly felt much more comfortable.
Xiao Yixian feels happy, her mood increases by 100.
After some adjustments, the Amethyst Winged Lion King took to the skies again, flying towards Gu Fei's destination.
Their first stop was Hai Bodong, whose cultivation had been sealed by Queen Medusa and who was now hiding in Mo City.
As the yellow city slowly appeared in the distance, Gu Fei urged the Lion King to continue at full speed.
The Little Fairy Doctor leaned over the Lion King's back, peering excitedly at the approaching city.
Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and she nearly lost her balance.
Xiao Yixian feels excited, her emotion increases by 100.
"Brother Gu Fei, the desert scenery is so beautiful! This is the first time I've ever seen a city in the desert!"
Gu Fei gently pulled her back.
"Be careful, if you fall, I won't be able to catch you."
Pouting, the Little Fairy Doctor obediently sat back down but kept looking down with longing eyes. Her cheeks turned a light shade of pink, and her eyes widened in surprise.
Xiao Yixian feels shy, her emotion increases by 100.
"Brother Gu Fei, why are those people dressed so... revealing?"
Gu Fei followed her gaze, curiosity piqued.
Though he had read about it in the original records, seeing it firsthand was a new experience for him as well. He couldn't help but be intrigued, just like Xiao Yixian.
As they neared the city, more people came into view. Most of the men they saw were shirtless, their skin tanned and glowing under the sun, exuding a rugged and carefree charm.
The women passing by were similarly bronzed, but their skin had a certain sultry, bronzed allure. Unlike the modest and reserved women of the empire, the women here wore tight leather tops that barely covered their chests, exposing their slim waists. Their short skirts or shorts revealed long, toned legs, and as they walked, their hips swayed with a distinct allure, exuding confidence and sensuality.
Their style had a modern touch.
Gu Fei, accustomed to more conservative clothing, was momentarily stunned by their boldness.
Xiao Yixian feels jealous, her emotion increases by 100.
Noticing Gu Fei's reaction, Xiao Yixian bit her lip and turned away, annoyed.
Gu Fei quickly averted his gaze, sighing helplessly. He looked at the Little Fairy Doctor with amusement.
"They're nothing special. None of them can compare to our beautiful Little Fairy Doctor."
Xiao Yixian feels proud, her emotion increases by 100.
Satisfied with his words, Xiao Yixian huffed, turning her attention back to the city ahead.
As they joked and laughed, the city's distinct desert architecture came into view, with its unique buildings and odd structures catching their eye. Above the city gate, two large red characters were carved into the stone. From a distance, they seemed to emit a faintly bloody aura.
"Desert City..."
Gu Fei whispered the name with a smile.
As the Amethyst Winged Lion King descended lower, the once relaxed guards and passing travelers below began to panic.
Gu Rao feels fear, emotion increases by 0.1.
Mosha feels fear, emotion increases by 0.1.
Few had ever seen a magical beast as massive as the Amethyst Winged Lion King.
Gu Fei cast a calm glance over them, and soon after, the Lion King hovered just above the city.
Gu Fei wrapped his arm around Xiao Yixian's waist and gently descended through the air, landing gracefully within the city.
The guards, usually known for bullying the weak, cowered in fear, too intimidated to say a word.
Their arrival caused a great commotion in the city.
Yuan Jing feels shock, emotion increases by 0.1.
Coptis Chinensis feels worship, emotion increases by 0.1.
The desert was an isolated environment. Outsiders rarely entered, and locals seldom left. In such a secluded place, the sight of a young man, not yet seventeen, commanding a fearsome flying beast and floating through the air was nothing short of unbelievable.
The Little Fairy Doctor chuckled.
Their reactions were exactly the same as hers when she first witnessed Gu Fei's power. It was understandable, though. Anyone who saw someone like Gu Fei would surely be in awe.
Gu Fei then stopped a passerby.
"Excuse me, could you point me to the best map shop in the city?"
The passerby had just witnessed the young man leap from the massive beast, landing effortlessly on the ground. Fearful of offending such a powerful person, he quickly provided Gu Fei with directions to several top map shops in the city.
"Let's grab something to eat first!" Gu Fei suggested after getting the directions.
After traveling for so long, Gu Fei was fine, but Xiao Yixian wasn't as strong, and she might be hungry.
Meanwhile, the Lion King remained hovering over the city, casting a shadow that filled the citizens with fear. Their nervous glances often shifted to the enormous creature above, as though it were a sword hanging over their heads.
Even though the beast showed no signs of attacking, its presence alone was enough to terrify them.
Xiao Yixian hesitated for a moment before turning to Gu Fei.
"Maybe we should let the Lion King wait outside the city. It's scaring everyone."
"Alright." Gu Fei nodded in agreement.
Though he didn't mind, since Xiao Yixian brought it up, he agreed without hesitation. He sent a mental command to the Lion King, instructing it to circle outside the city.
As Gu Fei and Xiao Yixian sat down for dinner in a restaurant, an elderly man with white hair stepped out of an ancient shop in the city. His eyes flashed with deep thought as he observed the massive flying beast.
"Has someone found me?"