Shouyun was somewhat closer than Changgan. The last time he had returned from Changgan, he had pushed his horse to the limit and made it back to Jiujiang Commandery in just half a day.
Li Yuan, a hidden True Essence Realm expert, and four Inner Force Realm martial artists unleashed their movement arts with all their might. They moved faster than galloping horses and reached Shouyun County in less than two hours.
After passing the inspection by the city guards, the group entered Shouyun County without incident.
The moment they entered the city, they sensed the unusual atmosphere.
There were few pedestrians on the streets, and almost all the shops on either side were closed. A desolate chill permeated the entire city.
Even the few pedestrians they encountered wore traces of panic on their faces. When they saw Li Yuan and the others—strangers to them—several more shades of wariness appeared in their eyes.
Several incidents had already occurred in Shouyun County recently. Several households had vanished without a trace overnight!
Who could stand that?
Everyone was in danger.
Especially when they saw unfamiliar faces, it struck their nerves all the more sharply.
Under those thief-like gazes, Li Yuan and the others were left speechless.
"I don't know why, but I keep getting this urge to punch someone..."
Shi Lei's mouth twitched as he spoke with a pained expression.
Among Squad Nineteen, Shi Lei was the oldest, already over forty. He was the squad's resident good-natured man and was rarely seen losing his temper with anyone, but even this good-natured man was beginning to feel restless.
Along the way, every stranger had treated him like a thief. No matter what, he was an Inner Force Realm martial artist—wherever he went, people should have respected him. When had he ever received treatment