Xi used her divine sense to shield the surroundings, and Wu employed the art of spatial shifting. With a brief spin before their eyes, the two of them and the cat instantly appeared on a major street.
The street presented an unusual kind of quiet. Pedestrians were sparse, with a few occasionally hurrying past, their pace accelerated as if racing against an invisible threat. Masks covered most of their faces, revealing only vigilant eyes that glanced about and avoided communication with others.
Most shops on either side of the street were tightly shuttered, with notices of temporary suspension posted on their display windows. A few pharmacies or supermarkets still kept their doors open, with hand sanitizer and signs reminding customers to maintain distance placed at the entrances.
Chapter 183