Fengle County City's Entrance Fee

A quarter of an hour later!

After a round of selections, only one mission remained on the light screen for Lin Baichuan.

[Investigate the cause of the Mist Mountain anomaly. Reward: 100 Contribution Points.]

This was the mission Lin Baichuan finally chose after much deliberation. According to the mission description, a month ago, blood-red light had shot up into the sky from Mist Mountain, located within Fengle County, accompanied by continuous beast roars.

Several merchant caravans had entered Mist Mountain and never returned. The Fengle County yamen had also sent people to investigate, but only one constable had managed to return alive, and he had gone mad upon his return.

With no other options, the Fengle County yamen had reported the matter to the Demon Suppression Division.

The reason Lin Baichuan took this mission was his premonition that the Mist Mountain anomaly was likely related to demons. His purpose in taking on missions was to slay demons and gain merit. Fengle County, where Mist Mountain was located, wasn't too far from Cangwu County City. With the speed of a Unicorn Horse, it would take about a day to get there.

The most important point was that Lin Baichuan had a faint feeling that this trip to Mist Mountain might yield great rewards.

"This is it."

Lin Baichuan muttered to himself, and with a thought, he accepted the mission.

He then got up and left the mission hall, heading straight for the logistics hall.

When going on a mission, one naturally had to go to the logistics hall to claim a Unicorn Horse. Otherwise, with the speed of ordinary horses, it would take ages to reach Fengle County.

An hour later!

Lin Baichuan, riding a Unicorn Horse, left Cangwu County City alone and headed straight for Fengle County.

Meanwhile, as Lin Baichuan was leaving the city, within the Demon Suppression Division's encampment, in Song Gang's courtyard.

"Commander, Lin Baichuan has accepted a mission and left the city."

Li Da hurried over and reported to Song Gang, "I checked. He's heading to Fengle County, likely for that Mist Mountain mission."

"Going to Fengle County, huh... This fellow is quite clever, using a mission to leave. Since he likes doing missions so much, I'll arrange a few more for him," Song Gang said sinisterly, his voice cold. "Don't worry about him for now. Notify me when he returns. Let this brat live a few more days."

"This... Sir, are we just going to let it go? What about the Lu family?" Li Da asked hesitantly.

"Hmph... So what if it's the Lu family? I'm not their dog, and I don't need to report to Lu Yunpeng," Song Gang snorted. "If he's in a hurry, he can have others handle it. Don't they have people in the Demon Suppression Division?"

Song Gang's expression was displeased. In truth, he was also helpless.

The incident Lin Baichuan caused at the Hundred Herbs Hall, strictly speaking, didn't break any rules. After all, it was Lu Changkong who first tried to embezzle Lin Baichuan's thousand taels of gold, only to be taught a lesson by Lin Baichuan. He could only blame himself for being too incompetent.

As for the four dead guards, they died for nothing.

How dare they attack a Demon Slayer Guard of the Demon Suppression Division? They were tired of living and deserved to be killed.

Even if the matter was brought before the Enforcement Hall of the Demon Suppression Division, Lin Baichuan likely wouldn't face any consequences.

Song Gang knew all this very well. That's why, despite his imposing demeanor when he left, he was clear-headed. It was unrealistic to try and kill Lin Baichuan based on this alone. Of course... the most important reason was Lin Baichuan's sufficient strength, which made him wary.

In this world, it was survival of the fittest.

This principle applied within the Demon Suppression Division as well, perhaps even more so.

Upon hearing Song Gang's words, Li Da's expression changed slightly. He inwardly cursed Song Gang as a coward, all his bluster amounting to backing down and not daring to confront Lin Baichuan directly. He was afraid, yet he spoke so righteously.

Of course, he wouldn't dare to voice these thoughts, or Song Gang would surely beat him.

"Sir, rest assured, I will have people keep an eye on him."

Li Da felt immense contempt inwardly, but outwardly, he said with a grave expression, "However, Lin Baichuan has gained quite a reputation now, and he's not easy to deal with!"

"That's why we need to kill with a borrowed knife!"

Song Gang sneered. "Don't worry about this matter. You'll know when the time comes. If there's nothing else, you may leave."

"Yes!"

Li Da acknowledged and immediately retreated.

A faint, cold light flashed in Song Gang's eyes, his face ashen. He sneered, "Lin Baichuan, Lin Baichuan, you're so arrogant. I wonder if you'll still be as arrogant when you're being surrounded and killed by Earth Demons."

At this moment, Lin Baichuan had no idea that Song Gang was plotting against him.

After a day of traveling on the Unicorn Horse, the journey had been smooth. He finally arrived at Fengle County before dark.

The Golden Crow set in the west, the dusk was clear.

Outside Fengle County City.

A young man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes appeared at the city gate, riding a Unicorn Horse. This person was Lin Baichuan.

"This Fengle County City is much better than Yunshan County City."

Lin Baichuan glanced at the tall city walls of Fengle County City, muttering to himself, then rode his horse towards the city.

"Stop, who goes there?"

At the city gate, city guards guarding the gate approached and blocked Lin Baichuan's path. Their eyes widened, and they said coldly, "Entrance fee, one tael of silver. Mounts, two taels..."

"Entrance fee? Since when did Great Xia have such a tax?"

Lin Baichuan's eyebrows shot up, his eyes cold.

He was traveling in plain clothes this time, and the Unicorn Horse was not exclusive to the Demon Suppression Division. Therefore, these city guards didn't know his identity. Otherwise, even if they had ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare to stop a Demon Slayer Guard of the Demon Suppression Division and demand money, unless they were tired of living.

Precisely because they didn't know Lin Baichuan's identity, his words caused the city guards to become displeased. Especially the one blocking his path, whose expression darkened, and he coldly berated, "You must be from outside!"

I don't know the rules in other places, but this is the rule in our Fengle County City.

An entrance fee of one tael per person, and two taels for mounts. Not a single copper can be spared.

Of course, it's all voluntary here, and we're honest with everyone. If you think it's too expensive, you can choose not to enter the city and rest outside. However, I heard that there have been demon disturbances in Fengle County recently, and now that it's late, the area outside the city is a major disaster zone for rampaging demons.

Although our city guards do patrol, we can't guarantee your safety from any dangers outside the city..."

Damn it, I'm being threatened.

After hearing the words of the city guard, Lin Baichuan's anger surged within him. How dare a mere city guard be so brazen? Lin Baichuan wouldn't believe for a second that this person wasn't backed by someone.

From the guard's words, it was clear that he was accustomed to being arrogant and didn't take people seriously at all.

It was obvious he had powerful backing, and his influence in Fengle County was not low.

Otherwise, this city guard wouldn't dare to be so arrogant.

If it were any other time, Lin Baichuan would have certainly rebuked him, but he didn't have the luxury of time right now. With a raise of his hand, he tossed his identification token to the city guard and said, "The Demon Suppression Division is investigating a case. All irrelevant personnel, step aside immediately, or face death..."