"Since that guy has no intention of making friends with our Azure Origin Dao Sect, forget it," Gale Reed said, arms crossed firmly over his chest, his voice carrying a deliberate finality.
"There's no shortage of people like him."
Seraphina nodded in agreement, her expression unreadable but her eyes narrowing slightly. "Yeah."
Edwin glanced at the sky as dusk deepened into a soft cold moonlight. "It's getting late. We should head to the city center to gather."
With the bills settled, the group moved toward the heart of the city, footsteps quiet but determined on the stone-paved street.
The city square was already bustling with members from the three great families, their presence a testament to the importance of this gathering. The soft glow of floating lanterns mingled with the moonlight, casting elongated shadows.
Ethan arrived, surveying the scene with his usual quiet intensity, the cold moonlight tasting like frost on his skin.
