Working in the City

A light breeze rustled the leaves atop the mountain, and the two armies stood in slight embarrassment.

Under normal circumstances, both sides should have been at swords' points rather than facing each other with such courtesy. There was no need to guess—they must have been copying someone bold enough to take the Commander's men out to earn money. As the saying went, a single coin could stump a hero. Without money, even being a soldier was unstable. Besides personal expenses, they had to look after the old and young at home. Who could escape such worldly concerns?

The men looked enviously at the Snake Demon Soldiers' light, cool leather armor. Up close, they were even more astonished by the beauty of the female snake demons.

The Commandant at their head was a resolute man with a short beard. His washed-faded uniform was spotless, and his hair was neatly groomed. It was clear he had tried his best to make himself look less destitute.

The man was deeply conflicted, but he still forced himself to cup his hands and salute Qiao Jin.

The other side's position and rank were higher. Saluting was nothing shameful.

"General, we wish to... go to River City to find work. We ask that you... make things convenient for us."

The resolute-faced man lowered his head without speaking. More than seventy subordinates behind him stood quietly, their eyes fixed on Qiao Jin with hope. Qiao Jin looked at the sorrowful Commandant and did not know what expression to wear. She could not mock him, much less show sympathy or pity. That would only embarrass the resolute man.

"Little Ye Zi, take this Commandant to the city government office."

"Yes!"

Qiao Jin glanced at the weapons in their hands.

"If you are going into the city, please leave