Steady Profit, No Loss

Chapter 657

Li Banfeng asked Ling Pantao, "What do you mean by seeing warriors off?"

Ling Pantao poured Li Banfeng a cup of peach juice. "The Inner State has made two moves recently, and quite a lot of people came. We lost many warriors, so these days, every island has been seeing its warriors off."

Li Banfeng looked at the singing and dancing crowd. "You've been fighting the Inner State all along?"

Ling Pantao nodded. "Because this place is very close to the Inner State, we're always the first to clash with them. The moment the Inner State is mentioned, everyone becomes vigilant."

Li Banfeng looked toward the distant peach grove. "Those who died become peach trees?"

Ling Pantao nodded again. "Because they are warriors of White Falcon County. Even in death, they remain standing."

The drums began to beat. The young men and women invited Li Banfeng to dance another round.

Before Li Banfeng had even figured out the whole story, Ling Pantao had already been pulled over to the bonfire by the crowd. She picked up a basket of flat peaches and danced with everyone.

"Friend from afar, come dance with us. When the entrance to the Inner State opens, there will be special signs.

"When those signs appear, if you still insist on going to the Inner State, we will offer you our blessings."

Bai Wusong led everyone to the seaside. Qiu Zhiheng sent You Tao to hire a boat, but after searching for half a day, You Tao had not hired a single one.

Most of the boats by the shore were soil-hauling vessels. Taking a few extra passengers was free money to them; there was no reason not to take such business.

But none of the boat owners dared to take it. No matter