Wang Sheng turned his head to glance at him. "Old friend, coming from the south."
The square-jawed man uttered an "oh", exchanged a glance with the thin man, and did not press further.
Regarding the affairs of the Blackrock Group, casual practitioners like them had no qualification to pry.
Wang Sheng turned back around, patting Lin Yi's shoulder. "Let's go. Don't stand here talking. Come sit at our encampment first, and we'll chat in detail on the road tomorrow about the departure."
Lin Yi nodded, following Wang Sheng toward that team of riders.
The square-jawed man and the thin man at the Reception Station watched with their own eyes as Lin Yi was personally taken away by the leader of the Blackrock Group, the expressions on their faces exceptionally colorful.
The thin man tossed aside a chess piece and smacked his lips. "What's the background of this kid? Wang Sheng came to pick him up personally?"
The square-jawed man shook his head, his tone carrying a trace of belated relief. "It's a good thing I didn't say anything harsh to him just now."
Lin Yi naturally heard these words, but he did not look back.
He followed Wang Sheng to the side of the horse team, where Wang Sheng pulled a spare horse from a team member and handed the reins to him. "You know how to ride?"
"I do." Lin Yi took the reins and vaulted onto the horse.
The saddle on the horse's back was polished bright, obviously from years of constant use.
After he sat steady, Wang Sheng also mounted his own horse, gave a shout, and the team continued toward the east of the town.
On the way, Wang Sheng rode beside Lin Yi, turning his head to glance at him from time to time, looking