"They won't reach the Capital for another three or four days? Then I'll wait a couple more days-"
On the streets of Anxi City, Lin Hao had changed his attire, wearing a bamboo hat and a straw rain cape.
At the very least, he had to clear Zong Tianqing of suspicion completely.
"Actually, even if they realize Transmigrators from our Great Desert did it, the court can only turn a blind eye for now. But if we can avoid drawing that much attention, there's no need to do that yet."
Lin Hao surveyed the surrounding shops and stalls, sniffed the air, and ordered a serving of noodles to try.
The sorghum flour, nurtured by this world's unique conditions, made for pleasantly chewy noodles with an excellent texture.
"Whoever benefits most is the prime suspect, unless there's other evidence that can't be ignored. That actually leaves me with limited options-"
Of the local martial arts, the ones he knew best were the Primordial Hand and Kato Style Kendo. There was little else to choose from.
After finishing his noodles, Lin Hao casually ducked into a nearby alley. His shadow rippled, and "Ichikawa Shūichi" crawled out again.
"Let's go see the people stationed here."
"Yes."
Ichikawa Shūichi bowed respectfully.
Then Ichikawa Shūichi led Lin Hao through Anxi City.
After all, having him personally guide the way was certainly better than relying on his verbal descriptions.
"Anxi City is a major city of the Jin Dynasty, strategically located. It's also been supporting the Laka Tribe recently, so we have a permanent intelligence station here. Our earlier intelligence came from this place."
"Mm."
"We're almost there. Just ahead-"
Just then, however, Lin Hao's attention stirred slightly. Someone nearby had fixed their gaze on Ichikawa Shūichi, then on him as well.
With a sidelong glance,