The group descended as they neared the outer walls of Golden Scales City. Little Shrubby landed softly on a stone-paved road that led to the massive city gates, which stood open and bustling with activity.
Guards in golden lamellar armor stood at either side of the gate, their halberds gleaming in the sunlight. Dozens of merchants, cultivators, and travelers queued up to enter, but the moment the guards caught sight of Lin Mu and his companions, they gave a respectful nod and quickly waved them through.
It didn't take much for them to tell these weren't just some common cultivators.