Chapter 230 Mailan Town
Under Lin's guidance, Lei Xiao and his group of ten people galloped forward.
Accompanied by the biting wind that kept whistling by my ears.
It didn't take long before the outline of a town similar in size to Kongqing Town gradually came into view.
What would take an ordinary person a day and a half by carriage, for the fast-moving Lei Xiao and others, is only a journey of ten minutes.
"Are we here?"
Seeing the barn and windmill gradually emerging in the distance, Lei Xiao, who was riding on the giant white wolf, waved his hand to signal his subordinates to slow down.
When the team came to a complete stop, Lei Xiao easily jumped off Bai Wei's back. With a thought, he distributed the illusion cloak and said, "Let's go to the city and have a look."
"Yes! Lord!"
The subordinates took the cloak and bowed to receive the order.
Not long after, Lei Xiao and most of his subordinates all wore illusion cloaks that could change their appearance.
Polygonum cuspidatum and Ye Cang were used as trump cards, hidden under the invisibility cloak.
After disguising themselves as ordinary travelers, Lei Xiao and his group followed the flat road, which was neither wide nor narrow, and soon arrived at the outskirts of the city.
I saw a lot of green farmland scattered around the city.
Inside and outside the field ridges, you can still see many farmers working. The comings and goings give a sense of the busy farming season.
"Lord, our Kongqing Town is mainly engaged in commerce, while this Mailan Town is an agricultural town."
Lin, who just listened to the side, introduced respectfully.
After putting on the illusion cloak, her sassy and delicate face became much more ordinary.
But the eyebrows add a bit of heroism, and coupled with the fair face, at first glance, he looks like a high-spirited young man.
"That's it."
Lei Xiao nodded, narrowed his eyes, and continued to observe.
Behind the vast green farmland are the city's towering stone walls.
The city wall here is significantly higher than Kongqing Town, almost comparable to Gelin City.
The figures on it look longingly, the flags are fluttering in the wind, and the strength of the guards looks very impressive.
"Lord, unlike Kongqing Town, which has only emerged in recent years, this Mailan Town has been run by the family for generations and has a relatively deep foundation."
Lin, who was closely following Lei Xiao, introduced softly: "Here, there are a total of 4,000 regular garrison troops and 3 squadrons of second-level elite guards. And like Kongqing Town, there are also 1,000 People’s conventional troops were transferred to the border battlefield.”
"In other words, are there still three brigades of conventional defense forces and three squadrons of elite defense forces here? In terms of strength alone, it is indeed better than Kongqing Town."
Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully, and while continuing to look around, he asked: "Then how many strong people are there at level 3 or above here?"
"Back to the lord, according to the investigation by my subordinates, including the city lord himself, there are a total of 9 third-level strong men. Two of them are on the border battlefield. There are no strong ones above the fourth level."
Lin bowed slightly and responded in a thoughtful manner.
"Very good, Lin, good investigation."
Lei Xiao nodded in approval and focused his attention on the surrounding scene again.
Not long after, Lei Xiao and his party, who were walking briskly, had arrived at the city gate.
I saw two teams of tall guards guarding the gate, standing neatly, their armors shining in the sunlight.
But the soldiers' faces were all filled with sadness, and they didn't even pay attention to the people coming and going, let alone perform their due inspection duties.
"Lord, something is obviously not right about these guards, as if they have something on their mind."
Observing the listless guards, Lin frowned and whispered to Lei Xiao.
"Not only the soldiers guarding the gate, but also the local residents who come and go seem to be worried."
Lei Xiao looked at the simple farmers who passed by carrying various farm tools from time to time, and said thoughtfully: "It seems that some unknown event must have happened here recently."
"Lord, do you think Kunbu was involved in this unknown incident?"
Lin said softly while looking around cautiously.
"This possibility cannot be ruled out."
Lei Xiao quickened his pace slightly and said: "Let's go to the city first and have a look first."
After successfully entering Mailan Town, as usual, Lei Xiao immediately signaled the most perceptive Polygonum Weed to scan.
Then, he started to continue observing.
The streets of this town exude an ancient atmosphere everywhere.
The shops and buildings on both sides, and many wooden structures, have many signs of new repairs.
Even the road paved with stones under the feet has mostly been smoothed away, obviously after a long period of time.
From all aspects, this Mailan town is indeed a city with rich history as Lin said.
"The most important thing is that there is a strange atmosphere here."
Lei Xiao calmly looked at the passers-by around him and couldn't help but think to himself.
"Lord, my subordinates found a total of seven third-level strong auras here, and five of them were concentrated in the back of the city center."
In a moment, the voice of the knotweed hidden under the cloak came through the words.
"If nothing unexpected happens, that's the City Lord's Mansion."
Lei Xiao nodded, and continued to move forward on the street, while thinking deeply.
"Lord, what is a little strange is that the five third-level auras gathered together are very strong. They are obviously releasing their own energy and are in a fighting state, as if they are facing a powerful enemy."< br>
Huzhang's slightly puzzled rough voice sounded again.
"Oh?"
Lei Xiao couldn't help but have a trace of doubt on his face, and asked: "What about the other two third-level forces?"
"Back to the lord, the other two third-level forces have not made any changes."
Knotweed's respectful voice reached Lei Xiao's ears again.
"The five forces are in combat mode, but the other two forces are not responding? Coupled with the weird atmosphere permeating the city, what exactly is happening here?"
Just when Lei Xiao frowned and thought of this in his mind.
Without any warning, one after another, dull horn sounds suddenly came from the center of the town.
Along with the low sound of the horn, the city gate not far behind everyone began to slowly close.
At the same time, dense footsteps and the sound of armor clashing sounded, and a large number of fully armed soldiers began to swarm up the city wall.
The surrounding civilians also began to flee in all directions, closing their doors and windows.
There is no doubt that this strange city has obviously entered a state of war inexplicably. (End of chapter)