Chapter 357: The Great and Small Temples

The Obsidian Beetle’s small wind blades could be activated anytime and anywhere. Although not very powerful, they were more than enough to deal with these first-tier city guards.

In an instant, all the standard spears near Zhang Mu were simultaneously cut off at the head by sharp second-rank wind blades, falling to the ground together.

These first-tier evolver guards only now realized that the black beetle under Zhang Mu’s seat was actually a second-rank mutant beast.

There are many second-rank evolvers, but tamed second-rank mutant beasts are extremely rare, it seems that only that adult has it in the whole Hohhot City.

The ones who can tame second-rank mutant beasts are evolvers with strong second-rank taming abilities, and now the two wanted people in front of us are actually such individuals.

The squad leader soldier who just took out the portrait for comparison couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

“Trick me? How do I catch him?”

“The target is a second-rank being, unbeatable, keep your distance!”

While shouting, Zhang Mu did not let Obsidian Beetle continue to attack. The man took the opportunity to step back and shouted, “Requesting support from the first team!”

The leader of the tower just thought it was just ordinary people causing trouble, these things happen every day, so it’s normal, but later hearing the captain of the first team requesting support, his face changed suddenly.

“City Lord Hachikuju, I have a bit of trouble here, I’ll go handle it and then take you to see the other City Masters later.”

Hachikuju was far away, and with the crowd bustling, he didn’t see clearly. But that bugle call just now was from Zhang Mu’s Obsidian Beetle. He instantly realized there was a conflict with Zhang Mu, thinking it’s not good here, it’s not his turf, but without any hesitation, he let go of the reins, pushed away the onlookers and rushed over.

“Captain, these two are the people City Lord Xiao Nan named to catch.”

The soldier who was scared ran to the leader, holding a picture and panting heavily as he spoke to him.

The huge black beetle had knocked down a squad of soldiers under his command. Although no one was seriously hurt, with so many townspeople watching, the city’s defense force’s reputation took a hit.

The leader clearly knew about the plan to catch Zhang Mu and his friends. Without even looking at the picture, he handed it to the man. His expression changed, as he was okay with catching people initially, even a second-rank evolver, he could mobilize his men to do so. But now the situation was complicated.

While he was speaking, Hachikuju stood next to the young couple he was supposed to catch, holding a giant axe and talking to them.

If it was just friendly relations, it would be fine. He could just give orders to catch them directly. But with Hachikuju, it was different. Although he was also a second-rank evolver, Hachikuju’s status and power were evident.

He was the Sub City Lord of the Ordos City region. Even though it was City Lord Xiao Nan’s command, he couldn’t bypass Hachikuju to do it directly, especially since Hachikuju was already walking towards him.

“Bardo, why did you order to catch my two friends?”

Zhang Mu was also puzzled by why these people had pictures of them. It was his first time visiting this city, and he couldn’t understand why they were wanted. Hachikuju was confused too, but since he was friends with Bardo, he asked him to handle the situation.

“City Lord Hachikuju, even though we are of the same rank, in terms of status, I am just a captain of the city guard. You know that I don’t have the authority to intentionally arrest people.”

The leader named Bardo looked helpless, took the pictures of Zhang Mu and Yuan Rui handed to him by someone nearby, and showed them to Hachikuju, saying, “This is the order we received from City Lord Xiao Nan a day ago. If any newcomers to the city match these pictures, they are to be arrested immediately. If there is any resistance, they are to be dealt with severely!”

“Xiao Nan?”

Hachikuju pondered for a moment and then said directly, “They are my guests for the auction. They belong to me. Even if Xiao Nan is the City Master of this capital city, he can only arrest them if they pose a threat to the city’s security. Otherwise, he has to come to me personally to ask for them. Otherwise, he will be disrespecting me, Hachikuju.”

“You go and tell them that I, Hachikuju, have taken these people. If these two cause any harm to the city, I will take full responsibility. Either let him come talk to me or let them go.”

Bardo smiled bitterly and said, “You are also a City Master. According to the rules of the city, at least they should not be allowed in. But since you, Hachikuju, have spoken, I will let them in, on the condition that they do not harm the city.”

“I will report this matter to City Lord Xiao Nan. I am just a messenger, please don’t blame me.”

Bardo and Hachikuju were good friends, so Bardo was more lenient towards Hachikuju’s status as a City Master and helped him this time.

“Remember to treat me to drinks tonight!”

“No problem, come after you finish your watch.”

“Brother Zhang Mu, let’s go. We’ll talk in detail when we enter the city later.”

Hachikuju blew a whistle, and Red Blood leaped over the crowd and rode into the city with Zhang Mu.

Even Bardo didn’t notice that one of his City Guard soldiers quietly slipped away in the direction of the city, using the excuse of managing the crowded people flow.

“Who is this City Lord Xiao Nan?”

After listening to what Hachikuju told him, Zhang Mu asked in confusion. He didn’t know this City Lord Xiao Nan at all, let alone any offense. It was his first time in Hohhot City and he wondered if some enemy from a future life had followed him here.

“Xiao Nan is the leader of the Wind Wolf Riders. He is usually quiet and, in your words, keeps a low profile. We don’t really interact much. I wonder what he’s up to.”

“Forget it, if there’s really something, it will come to us. Let’s just accept it when it happens.”

Zhang Mu waved his hand, glanced at the bustling street, but his mind was elsewhere because the greatest attraction of this city was not here.

Hachikuju understood what he was thinking, turned the horse around, and said to Zhang Mu, “Zhang Mu, I was planning to find a place to stay first, but since you are in a hurry, let’s go to the temple so you can have a look. The temple is heavily guarded, but with my City Master status, they shouldn’t stop you.”

“That’s perfect.”

Zhang Mu nodded and softly called for his Obsidian Beetle to follow Red Blood down a secluded path.

After about fifteen minutes, Zhang Mu and the others arrived in front of a huge temple.

The Era Merchant Ring on Zhang Mu’s right hand told him that this was the Era Store, now transformed into a temple with many worshippers, looking very lively.

It seemed that the Era Sub-merchants were indeed being idolized by ordinary people.

“How do we get in?”

“This is the Great God Temple for worshipers. Your real temple, the Small Temple, is directly below the Great God Temple. The one above is just a facade.”

“It’s just to deceive people.”

Hachikuju gave Zhang Mu a strange look and said, “Don’t you know?”

If Hachikuju hadn’t said it, Zhang Mu really wouldn’t have known. He could only guess the general location of the Era Store. Who would have thought that the Era Sub-merchants would come up with so many tricks.

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