Feng Jiu and her entourage travelled neither by riding on horses nor on carriages. They left on an airship. Besides the reluctant-to-part Feng Guards and constantly worrying Feng Xiao, nobody else sent them off on their journey.
Now the Feng clan ruled the Phoenix Empire and powerful people were protecting the country. Even though it was highly unusual that an airship flew out of the palace, people seeing it were only surprised but didn't talk about it afterwards.
Little Devouring Cloud Beast and Old White lay down at the outer deck of the airship. From time to time they poked their heads out to look at the clouds.
Leng Hua had been smiling happily like a child who was brought out to play by the adults. In spite of being scared of height at the beginning, he gradually adapted. His expression now only reflected joy.
