Ye Wuji opened his eyes to a pitch-black room. He rose in absolute silence and retrieved the Water Element Tablet from beside his pillow, moving with such lightness that not even the faintest sound was produced. Feng Jiuzi was already awake, standing by the window to keep watch. The two exchanged a glance without a word, packing their belongings with tacit understanding.
"Qingxue and Xiao Hei are ready and waiting for us at the back door," Feng Jiuzi said using telepathic sound transmission.
Ye Wuji nodded and followed Feng Jiuzi as he gently pushed the door open. The inn's corridor was completely deserted, save for the faint glow of a few spirit-stone lamps. The two tip-toed down the stairs, carefully bypassing the dozing inn waiter, and slipped out through the kitchen's back door.
Chapter 85