The Flying Sword moved very fast, and before long, the outline of Gengxin City appeared on the horizon.
The city walls towered high and stretched for several li. The Moat was as wide as a lake, with boats shuttling back and forth across its surface.
Xiao Yun landed in a secluded grove outside Gengxin City, put away the sword, then took a Black Cloak and a Bamboo Hat from his Soul Tool and handed them to Spirit Flame Maiden. "Put these on. There are a lot of people here, so it's best to cover up and avoid drawing attention. With your looks, trouble would come easily otherwise."
Spirit Flame Maiden took the cloak and draped it over herself. The cloak was large, hiding her figure completely.
She put on the Bamboo Hat, pressing the brim very low, leaving only her chin exposed.
After tidying up her outfit, she followed behind Xiao Yun onto the Imperial Road.
People came and went along the Imperial Road, carts and horses flowing in a constant stream.
Merchant caravans drove horse carts piled high with goods; travelers hurried along with bundles on their backs; farmers carried shoulder poles loaded with vegetables and fruit; children chased and played along the road.
Spirit Flame Maiden watched the streams of people coming and going, her eyes full of surprise. She had never seen so many people before.
The Mountain Clan's Great Stronghold was the largest settlement in the Hundred Thousand Volcanoes, but even it only had a few thousand people.
The flow of people on this Imperial Road was probably greater than the population of the Mountain Clan's Great Stronghold.
"Teacher Xiao, what city is up ahead? Why are there so many people?" Spirit Flame Maiden couldn't help asking.
"Gengxin City, the City of Metal of the Star