Blue Phoenix Chapter 6 – Village Turned City

Leaving the forest, Hui Yue maintained his silence. His vigilant blue eyes narrowed slightly as they observed everything which was happening around him, shining out in the dim light the moon cascaded down upon them.

The fields were empty. Tools were stacked up at the corner of each field. The farmers had left them there before they had retreated back into the city itself at dusk.

The city was shining with light that was visible from far away. No wall was surrounding this place; instead, there were many farmhouses on the outskirts of the city with animals resting inside the small barns.

The eerie silence would occasionally be interrupted by the sound of weak and domesticated demon beasts growling or howling into the air in response to the scent and sounds of the young people who were making their way along the dusty streets.

The houses all seemed to be built from high-quality wood, and they all were well looked after. None of them were worn down nor were they destroyed by attacks of demon beasts. By the look of the houses alone, one could tell that this city had a very safe environment when it came to magical beast attacks.

Walking on the streets, Hui Yue noticed that although light was streaming out the windows, no one was walking on the streets, leaving them completely deserted. Happy voices could be heard from within the houses, causing a frown to appear on Hui Yue’s face. Everyone seemed happy, yet no one left their homes. The white-haired young man grew increasingly alert.

A tense atmosphere was growing between them as the four friends slowly made their way past the farmhouses and towards the urban areas of the city, all aiming to find an inn.

Walking further into the town caused them to become even more vigilant in their observation of their surroundings. Even in the town, no one was walking on the streets. Only the light and laughter from within the houses streamed into the empty world where Hui Yue and his friends quickly passed by.

Making a swift decision, Hui Yue made a gesture with his hand, and all four

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