Led by Zhang Liwu, Chen Lie left the Four-Star Inn.
The two walked to the street outside.
Traffic bustled along the road, where carriages drawn by spirit beasts were everywhere.
"Getting around Beimang Star isn't as convenient as it is on Blue Star, Chen Lie. Most people use Spirit Beast Carriages."
Follow me a little farther. There should be some Spirit Beast Carriages over there," Zhang Liwu said.
"All right!"
Chen Lie nodded and followed Zhang Liwu down the long street to an intersection.
There were indeed plenty of Spirit Beast Carriages there, each with its own driver.
Zhang Liwu approached one of the Spirit Beast Carriages. "We're going to the Crown Prince's residence in the east of the city."
"Two thousand in Sacred Martial Treasure Notes," the driver said.
Zhang Liwu took out two one-thousand-note Sacred Martial Treasure Notes and handed them over.
The driver accepted them. "Climb aboard!"
Zhang Liwu ushered Chen Lie into the Spirit Beast Carriage.
Once they were aboard, the driver urged the spirit beast forward. It took flight at a speed scarcely slower than an airship.
As they rode, Chen Lie found it strange. Beimang Star was one of the Ten-Star Alliance's strongest planets. Bringing in Canglong Star's Star Boat and airship technology should have been easy, so why did people still travel in such an outdated way?
"Chen Lie," Zhang Liwu said, "you must be extremely careful at Commandery Princess Chengning's Coming-of-Age Ceremony. Whatever happens, don't get into a conflict with anyone."
"Don't worry, Director Zhang. I know where to draw the line!"
Zhang Liwu nodded and handed Chen Lie a stack of Sacred Martial Treasure Notes. "Here's fifty thousand. Keep it. You might need it at the Martial Arts Exchange.
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