He made his judgement internally, and then his gaze shifted toward the distance.
There, at the left corner of the side hall, was a staircase leading upward.
It was most likely the one leading to the second floor of the Beidou Holy Temple.
"Go up and take a look? Or should I leave the Holy Temple right away while the powerful forces within the city are resisting the external enemies, and collect more Blood of Fear..."
Bai Xiao pondered for a moment, but then quickly stepped forward.
He made his way to the left corner of the side hall, and before him was a spiraling staircase, broad and rising upward. Made of intact white stone, solid and thick, with gold and silver metal handrails seamlessly integrated, as if molded by some kind of force into one piece. Despite the passing of many years, it was still as clean and new as ever, very lavish.
Thorny rose patterns like religious reliefs were also present on the handrails.
"Tap."
Bai Xiao took the first step.
"Tap tap tap..."