Lin Bingchun's mind was shrouded in doubt. Li Hengwen's sudden request truly left him at a loss.
Yet seeing the utter certainty on the other man's face, after hesitating again and again, he finally raised a hand and waved at the guards, signaling them to let the group through.
Seeing this, Lin Yunzhong hesitated, his face troubled. He moved closer to Lin Bingchun and said in a low voice, "General, are we really just letting them into the city so easily?
"We haven't figured out this group's background at all. If they cause any trouble in Longqing City, we won't be able to stop them in time!"
Lin Bingchun's gaze was profound. How could he not share those concerns? Yet for some reason, a voice in his heart kept telling him that Li Hengwen's actions might hold another meaning.
With a faint sigh, he raised his hand again and looked firmly at Lin Yunzhong, signaling him to say no more and carry out his orders.
Lin Yunzhong was full of helplessness, but he did not dare disobey a military command. He could only resentfully put away the Magic Artifact in his hand and step aside to clear the way.
Seeing their commander do so, the other guards followed suit and yielded their positions at the city gate.
Still, their eyes remained fixed tightly on that group of outsiders, and they did not dare lower their guard in the slightest.
As though unaware of everyone's thoughts, the middle-aged man remained calm as he led the cultivators into Longqing City at an unhurried pace.
As they passed Lin Bingchun and Li Hengwen, they all cupped their hands in greeting. Their movements were neat and uniform, their etiquette impeccable.
These cultivators, long accustomed to staying in a small village, had not seen a