Nine-layer armor-breaking

Chapter 90 West Gate

The sky was dim and not yet fully light.

An old man and a young boy quietly closed the door and went downstairs.

Jiang Xuan went to the counter in the backyard to settle the bill, while Mr. Sha was waiting for Jiang Xuan in front of the backyard door.

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"Hello, sir. How can I help you?"

Before Jiang Xuan reached the counter, a familiar voice came from the front.

"Hello, settlement." Jiang Xuan answered casually.

When he walked to the counter, Jiang Xuan looked up and saw that it was the waiter from that day.

"Sir, don't you plan to stay a few more days?" the waiter asked enthusiastically.

The waiter was very perceptive. Seeing that Jiang Xuan had packed his luggage, he knew he was determined to leave, but according to the rules, he still had to say a few polite words.

"Something." Jiang Xuan responded calmly.

The waiter nodded, very tactfully, and didn't ask any more questions.

"Sir, it has been packed for you." The waiter handed Jiang Xuan a heavy cloth bag that had been prepared in advance.

"The total amount here is thirty-seven taels, six hundred and fifty wen. The room fees for the two days you renewed your room for are also included in it. From that day on, all guests staying here are free of charge." The waiter patiently explained to Jiang Xuan.

"Thank you!" Jiang Xuan took the purse and said to the waiter.

"Sir, you are too polite."

After that, he took out a small, ornately decorated box and handed it to Jiang Xuan, saying, "This is a special snack made in our store. Please accept it, sir."

"Okay, thank you." Jiang Xuan reached out and took the small box.

"Then take care, sir. I wish you a safe journey!"

Jiang Xuan smiled, nodded to the waiter, then turned and left.

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Backyard, doorway.

When Mr. Sha saw Jiang Xuan walking towards him, he immediately took the purse and small box from Jiang Xuan's hand.

"This is the change, and some snacks." Jiang Xuan explained the two things in his hands to Mr. Sha.

"Take the snacks, and put the money together with the bag of change." After saying this, Mr. Sha stuffed the bag of money in his hand into a package he was holding.

After they packed up their things, they walked to the door to the backyard.

"Please open the door for me." Jiang Xuan said to the guy waiting at the door.

The clerk glanced at Mr. Sha and replied, "Okay! The old gentleman has already made an agreement with me." After that, the clerk opened the door swiftly.

"Have a nice trip!" the waiter said to them with a smile.

Mr. Sha and Jiang Xuan nodded to the waiter at the same time. The waiter walked a few steps out of the door, then turned back and closed the door tightly again.

"Let's walk quickly and go to the west gate." Old Sha instructed Jiang Xuan.

"Mr. Sha, should we go to the market in the west to buy some food?" Jiang Xuan asked.

"No need. It's more important to hurry on your way. If you wait until you get the notice at the city gate before leaving the city, it will be too late." Old Sha quickened his pace, and there was a hint of urgency in his tone.

Jiang Xuan responded, but he was a little worried in his heart.

It wouldn't be a big deal if he skipped one or two meals, but Old Sha was old after all, and he would be on his way soon. Jiang Xuan was afraid that Old Sha's body wouldn't be able to handle it.

Jiang Xuan is young after all, and everything is written on his face. Thinking about these things in his mind, his face naturally reveals corresponding worries.

As soon as Mr. Sha saw Jiang Xuan's expression, he immediately knew what Jiang Xuan was thinking at the moment.

"Have you ever been to the suburbs west of Qizhou City?" asked Old Sha.

Jiang Xuan shook his head and said, "Of course I haven't been there."

"Don't think that our journey to the Qixi Desert will be difficult."

Jiang Xuan was a little confused, but he didn't ask any questions and just continued to listen to what Mr. Sha said.

"After we leave the city gate, there are vendors selling things along the way, and there are also many shops, but there is no need to rush to replenish the supplies. Just buy what you need to avoid being overwhelmed."

Jiang Xuan became interested and asked, "You mean there's no shortage of supplies in the desert?"

Old Sha shook his head and said with a smile, "Not really. After leaving the city gate, it will take about a day's walk to reach Lingsong Lake. We can take a boat across and soon enter the desert." Jiang Xuan knew about Lingsong Lake.

One of the pictures Jiang Yuan gave to Jiang Xuan before had a picture of Lingsong Lake.

"There are shops on both sides of Lingsong Lake. You can buy some before boarding the boat, and buy most of the rest when you arrive," added Mr. Sha.

After hearing what Mr. Sha said, Jiang Xuan understood.

Jiang Yuan had marked on the map for Jiang Xuan that they needed to restock their supplies once they reached Lingsong Lake. Originally, Jiang Xuan had been a little confused about the "abstract" map Jiang Yuan had drawn, but after listening to Mr. Sha's explanation, things became clearer.

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Before I knew it, time had passed quickly and the sky was already bright.

While the two were talking, they had already arrived at the west city gate.

Old Sha quickly glanced towards the city gate and said to Jiang Xuan, "Stand behind me, kid. I'll handle it later."

"it is good."

Jiang Xuan responded and immediately hid behind Sha Lao. The two of them walked slowly to the back of the crowd.

At this time, there were actually quite a few people queuing up, which was something Jiang Xuan had not expected.

Jiang Xuan just silently observed the crowd and the questioning of the city gate guards. Old Sha didn't say anything, and he didn't plan to say another word.

Some people in the team were complaining, some were chatting, and some were quietly analyzing the current situation...

"Can we still leave the city today?"

"We're here so early, there must be no problem!"

"Humph! That also depends on how fast the people in front of us are. If a few of them delay, we'll all be in danger."

After hearing this, the people behind Sha Lao and Jiang Xuan had different ideas. Naturally, some people were unwilling to...

"We all want to leave the city. They're not wasting time on purpose. If we reject them quickly, it will be quick. But how confident are you that you can leave the city smoothly?"

"Be patient! If you can't get out today, just wait until tomorrow! It's not like we're in a rush, and it's not like we can't wait."

"That's right, we are all ordinary people, don't be so disunited!"

"You are noble, everyone is noble. Just because you are not anxious doesn't mean others are not anxious. I still have things to do!"

"That's right! You can't just stay in this city no matter what! You can stay at home, but you can't leave! Don't you agree?"

"That's right. The most important thing is, if we can't get out today, then all this queuing will be in vain."

"If it's rejected, just accept it. I'm afraid I'll wait in line for a long time and still not be able to get in before the city gate closes, which is a waste of time."

"I should have gone to another city gate earlier. This city is a bit scary. I have to get out first."

"it's the same."

The people in the queue were talking and arguing...

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After hearing this, Jiang Xuan heard another quiet but intense argument, which didn't sound too close...

"It's a good thing that the soldiers are strict in their inspections. They've checked every one of them carefully, so nothing will go wrong in the city. I hope they'll be as strict as they are today in the future."

"It's easy to talk without any pain in your waist. It seems that there is nothing wrong with you. Since you are so clean, we will wait and see if you can get out."

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"What are you arguing about? You're all crazy! Waiting in line is annoying enough, and if you're wasting your energy on arguing, why not just give up the seats in the front? They're all free!"

The crowd was in disarray and noisy, but after these words were spoken, no one in the team argued anymore.

Although some people were still whispering, a gloomy atmosphere permeated the entire crowd...

Seeing more and more people turning back the way they came, unable to pass the investigation and unable to leave the city smoothly, it would be a lie to say that I wasn't nervous.

Fewer and fewer people can leave the city smoothly. Jiang Xuan only hopes that the guards can check faster. Although only a few people can pass, it at least means that not everyone is restricted from leaving the city. He only hopes that it will be his and Sha Lao's turn soon.

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The sun was getting hotter and hotter. When I looked up at the sky, it was so strong that I couldn't open my eyes.

"Next!"

(End of this chapter)