The passengers who had boarded the boat departed one after another. Chu Zimo also instructed the soldiers of the Black Tortoise Battalion to disguise themselves and enter the city while keeping in contact. In the end, Lin Bai and Chu Zimo walked side by side toward Shangyuan City.
There was still some distance from the ferry crossing to the city gates.
Along the way, Chu Zimo occasionally received messages from the soldiers of the Black Tortoise Battalion.
"The soldiers of the Black Tortoise Battalion have sent word. Shangyuan City has reinforced its defenses. Every martial artist entering the city must pay the corresponding amount of 'Night Stones,' and they can only obtain temporary residence rights."
Just as Chu Zimo finished speaking, an unremarkable young man walked toward them. He clasped his hands with a beaming smile and said, "I've finally waited for you two. It's been a long time, Brother Lin and Brother Chu."
Lin Bai was somewhat puzzled, while Chu Zimo maintained a calm expression and said, "We want to enter the city."
"That goes without saying." The young man smiled. "I came specifically to receive the two of you. Follow me."
"By the way, my name is Mo Lin."
After saying this, the young man chatted with Chu Zimo for a few sentences before leading the two of them forward.
"You know him?" Lin Bai asked curiously. "I never imagined you still had friends in the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect."
Before arriving at the residence, the middle-aged man dismissed the servants and maids on either side. Only then did a solemn look appear on his face. He and Zhen Junlan both dropped to one knee and saluted with utmost respect.
Zhao Xing Office and the Black Tortoise Battalion exchanged a glance when they heard this,