Seekers Without Bounds

While everyone was discussing, Shi Xunfei had already arrived. The deputy chief of the scout flag was already waiting.

He was waiting for Jiang Xingping, not Shi Xunfei.

"Shi Xunfei, this is Duan Zili, the deputy commander of the scout flag. He is also the Red Maple Warrior." Jiang Xingping introduced.

Duan Zili is about 30 years old. He is also tanned, probably because he has been at the border for many years.

"Greetings, Deputy Bannerman Duan." Shi Xunfei saluted, but Duan Zili seemed not to see it and ignored him.

"Deputy Bannerman Duan, Wind Whisperer Warrior Shi Xunfei has been assigned to your scout banner now. Commander Lu wants him to be the left deputy bannerman and you the right deputy bannerman. He is a newcomer after all, so you should guide him more."

Jiang Xingping seemed not to notice Duan Zili's dissatisfaction and continued to introduce them.

"Okay, I've brought the people here. You and Shi Xunfei will go to the Commander's Council Hall at noon tomorrow to participate in the battle deployment."

After conveying the order, Jiang Xingping left.

"I thought the person who came was some master, but it turned out to be a brat."

Duan Zili saw that Shi Xunfei was young and started to ridicule him directly, not giving him any face at all.

"Deputy Bannerman Duan and we are both border troops, so we'd better unite. We'll meet each other sooner or later, so let's leave some space for each other." Shi Xunfei didn't want to get into a conflict right away.

"Washi Village is very miserable, it is not a place for the eldest young master of Shenshu Temple. Pang Hongwei will take Deputy Shi to settle down."

Duan Zili's words were still sarcastic. If he was a little more sophisticated, he might have raised the general flag long ago.

Shi Xunfei showed off his power as soon as he arrived. It seems that it will be difficult for the two of them to get along well when working together.

Duan Zili originally thought that the position of Scout Chief was a secure one.

Unexpectedly, a deputy general of the Shenshu Temple suddenly appeared out of nowhere. He was only fourteen or fifteen years old. It was really hard to accept.

Shi Xunfei looked at his back and did not respond. He couldn't just start a fight on the first day.

"Deputy Flag Officer Shi, my name is Pang Hongwei. Give me your luggage and follow me to the barracks." Pang Hongwei said respectfully.

"Thank you." Shi Xunfei followed him to the barracks.

The scout flag’s barracks was a small wooden building, and Shi Xunfei and Duan Zili lived on the top third floor.

They are all separate rooms with not much furniture, just a bed by the window, a simple table and chairs, and nothing else.

Shi Xunfei didn't mind. His material requirements were very low and he just wanted enough pills.

Pang Zili was standing by and was about to help Shi Xunfei organize his things.

"You go ahead, I can clean up here by myself."

Shi Xunfei is not used to others touching his things.

"Here."

As for elixirs, the batch that Yinniang stole would be enough for her to use for a long time.

I don't know if the blue fruit and iron egg are useful.

Shi Xunfei had almost finished tidying up when there was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?"

"Your father is Mao Yaozu!" Mao Shiba arrived.

"Mao Shiba, you seem to be getting braver after not seeing you for a few days. Come in."

Shi Xunfei was very happy about Mao Shiba's arrival. He had just arrived and had many things to ask him.

"Where have you been? Why haven't you come back for so many days?"

Mao Shiba was not polite and sat down on the chair.

"I got lost and was wandering around. If Commander Lu hadn't come to look for me, I would have been unable to come back for a while. How is your injury?" Shi Xunfei asked.

These were the unanimous statements he and Lu Zhaohui had agreed upon.

"It's been more than a month. He just lost too much blood. He's recovered a long time ago. What about Lu Zhaohui?"

"He came back with me and has gone to the patrol camp." Shi Xunfei did not mention a word about Qiqiao Oasis.

"I didn't expect that there were only three of us out of so many people. Qi Dali was seriously injured and died without recovery." Mao Yaozu said.

"Who knows? It's all because of your bad mouth." Shi Xunfei said.

"You are the one with the worst mouth. Now, let's get down to business. You came back at a bad time. Duan Zili of the scout flag said that those brats from the Temple of the Divine Tree should be sent back within a month." Mao Shiba paid special attention to the news about Shi Xunfei.

"If he really has that ability, I would be more than happy to have him." Shi Xunfei said.

"After all, they have been in Washi Village for more than ten years. You'd better be careful and don't get tricked," Mao Shiba reminded.

"Don't worry, I've been bullied a lot, I know it all. What about you? Which flag are you assigned to?" Shi Xunfei asked.

"I am in the Youbian Banner. Most of the people there are earth warriors, and I am a small banner leader. We can be considered brothers in distress. In the entire Washi Border Army, the Youbian Banner and the Scouting Banner contributed half of the casualties." Mao Shiba sighed.

"Is it so tragic?" Shi Xunfei didn't expect it.

"What do you think? The commander-in-chief of your scout flag died in battle a year ago. He was a junior warrior!" Mao Shibabao is very good at inquiring.

"Well, now that we are here, let's make the best of it. I'm hungry. Is there anything delicious in Washi Village?"

After all, it was just his first day, and Shi Xunfei didn’t want to think about these troubles, so he asked.

"Let's go. I'll take you to the first street of Washizhai." Mao Shiba said.

There is only one street in Washi, which is more like a market than a street.

There are no luxurious houses, only adobe houses. Most of the stalls have no houses and are set up in the open air.

After all, most of the people who come here to shop and spend money are patrolmen and border troops, and there are very few ordinary people.

The most popular items sold on the streets are weapons, snacks, and some personal clothing.

The most important thing is that there isn’t even a shop selling pills.

"Is this the Waishi First Street you mentioned?" Shi Xunfei said a little incredulously.

"What do you think? There is only one street in the whole Washi Village. It must be the First Street. Let's go. There is a good barbecue restaurant. They sell local lizard meat. I'll take you to try it."

Mao Shiba took Shi Xunfei to the most famous restaurant on First Street, which sells grilled skewers on the street.

There are four small tables, three are full and one is empty.

"My two great lords, please take a seat." Seeing that the two men were wearing the clothes of gifted warriors, the waiter hurriedly and warmly invited them to sit down.

"Order whatever you want to eat. It's my treat today." Mao Shiba said generously.

"I've never been here before, just make something delicious."

"Bring some of your local specialties, especially more loess lizard meat. And a pot of stone trough roast." Mao Shiba was very familiar with it.

"Okay, please wait a moment."

"I didn't expect that Eighteenth Sister is so generous." Shi Xunfei praised.

"Needless to say, I eat and drink so well that I don't miss home." Shi Xunfei praised, and Mao Shiba was very proud. The meat skewers and grilled casserole were served, and the two were about to enjoy them.

"You two are eating alone without calling me?" A familiar voice suddenly came from the side. It turned out to be Lu Zhaohui!

"Haha, you are in the patrol camp. We can't enter without a token. Why should we call you?" Mao Shiba complained.

"No token? Won't you ask me for it?" Lu Zhaohui took out two tokens and handed them to the two of them.

"Hey, give me another stool! And give me another portion of kebabs! And another pot of stone trough barbecue." Mao Shiba shouted.

"Okay, here I come."

"How are things going, the two border army commanders?" Lu Zhaohui asked.

"Don't talk nonsense, I'm still a small flag. Shi Xunfei is the deputy general flag. As soon as he arrived, he was given a show of power by their old man!" Mao Shiba ate the skewers and spoke with saliva flying everywhere.

"Hey, please keep some of it. We still need to eat." Lu Zhaohui said disdainfully.

"Who dares to intimidate my friend Lu Zhaohui?"