After discussing the matter, the group immediately set off for Black Tortoise City.
Dawn had only just broken. They packed their luggage and ate a meal, which delayed them for a little while.
Someone was in charge of the inn, so they did not have to handle everything themselves. Quan Wuxiang therefore had no concerns about leaving it behind.
After renting a carriage, they headed out of the city toward Black Tortoise City.
But when they reached the city gates, they unexpectedly discovered that the area was under lockdown.
Only then did Quan Wuxiang remember that security in the city was indeed tighter during the Sacrifice Festival than it normally was.
"I think we'll have to find another way out. Getting through the city gates won't be easy."
"Today is the Sacrifice Festival, and the entire city is under lockdown. With Banruo accompanying us, we definitely won't get out."
Xu Tong said, "Senior, stay in the carriage for now. I'll go down and investigate to see what's happening."
He also knew that the city would be locked down during the Sacrifice Festival, but there were far more guards here today than usual.
Even during the Sacrifice Festival in previous years, security should not have been this strict.
Xu Tong suspected that something else was probably behind it. Liu Banruo's disappearance might already have drawn the attention of the people at the City Lord's Mansion.
He quickly got out of the carriage and walked a few steps forward, where he saw people lining up.
The guards ahead were strictly checking each person's information.
After looking around, Xu Tong still did not know why security was tighter today than usual, but he knew it would be impossible for their group to leave through the city gates.
"I think we'd better take another