Twelve Maids

Just like that, under everyone's confused eyes, Leonardo and company left the scene, leaving behind a bodyguard seemingly paralyzed from fear and a silent Ray who stared at Leonardo's back with a hint of gloom in his eyes. 

From start to finish, he didn't say anything or make a move. However, he understood that this one-star civilian was also a cultivator, a very formidable saint cultivator at that. 

… 

Elizabeth and Merlin followed behind Leonardo who was carrying the old man on his back, all three of them were silently advancing towards the exit gates of the Vast Sky Avenue. 

Elizabeth had her head lowered, her black hair descending like ruffled bangs to cover her eyes behind a dark curtain of hair and shadows. As for Merlin, her hazel eyes were sparkling with myriad thoughts about how to incorporate inspirations into her studies. 

Soon, they arrived in front of the massive gates and were caught over by the regulations committee.