Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 175 - 1 Yongzhou County, Arrival!

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The next morning, Shen Qing chose to travel with the Wu Family's caravan, merging both groups into one.

Because the Wu Family caravan frequently traveled this road, they were very familiar with it, making their journey much faster.

What should have been a day and a half's journey only took about one day to reach Yongzhou County.

Outside the West City Gate of Yongzhou County,

Wu Sheng and Shen Qing's two groups paused outside the city gate.

As Wu Sheng needed to go back to hand over this trade route and had other matters to attend to, he couldn't continue traveling with Shen Qing and chose to part ways at the city gate.

"Brother Shen, on this journey, I felt an instant bond with you, and we got along very well. Once you settle down in Yongzhou City, come find me at the Wu Family when you're free. I'll show you around this great city of Great Zhou."

Wu Sheng spoke sincerely.

If he didn't know that Wu Sheng also engaged in other businesses, Shen Qing might have truly believed that this person considered him a real friend, more amiable than any top-tier real estate agent he had encountered in his past life.

Regardless of Wu Sheng's motives for befriending him, Shen Qing learned a lot about Yongzhou from him.

In view of the valuable information, Shen Qing's face also beamed with a smile as he cheerfully said, "Certainly, certainly, I hope Brother Wu won't find me troublesome at that time."

"Haha, how could that be? When we meet again, I will surely prepare a feast for Brother Shen." Wu Sheng clasped his hands and said, "I will go ahead now, till we meet again."

"Farewell for now."

"Hyah!"

Wu Sheng mounted his horse, leading his group proudly into the city.

Watching Wu Sheng and his companions leave, Shen Qing then looked up, taking a good look at the city named Yongzhou.

As the county town of Yunlu County, Yongzhou had a population of eight million, and if including those who arrived and had not yet registered, potentially exceeding ten million.

His Qi Cultivation Realm cultivation was considered top tier in Taiping County, but in Yongzhou City, it wasn't much; he was merely ordinary.

According to Wu Sheng's boast, anywhere you threw a brick in Yongzhou City, you could hit a martial master in the Qi Cultivation Realm.

Though exaggerated, it certainly affirmed that the overall cultivation level of martial masters in Yongzhou was far ahead of Taiping County.

The city surely had as many aspiring individuals as a swarm.

The sky was approaching dusk, and Yongzhou City began to light up, while the official road outside still bustled with traffic.

Scanning casually, Shen Qing saw monks in robes, Taoists with an immortal aura, young noblemen and ladies in elegant clothing, and gang martial artists with swords at their waists or long knives on their backs... and the list went on.

There were, of course, more peddlers carrying goods, pushing wheelbarrows, and ordinary people working in the city.

Compared to Taiping County, the people living in Yongzhou seemed to be living in far better conditions, at least without the lifeless numbness of Taiping County.

As the sky darkened, Shen Qing, riding his tall horse, took the lead, moving to the front.

The gray carriage behind followed him, the wheels clattering over the cobblestone road.

Upon reaching the city gate, Shen Qing was stopped by the gate guards to verify his identity.

Shen Qing did not act rashly, presenting his Registration Certificate honestly.

To Shen Qing's surprise, the guards merely checked it over and, finding no issue, allowed them entry without concocting reasons to charge a so-called City Entrance Fee as in Taiping County.

Truly, each city had its own way of life.

Entering Yongzhou City, Shen Qing saw the world's splendor for the first time.

Taiping County, to him, was but a bustling large village with nothing too astonishing.

But this Yongzhou City was different.

The streets were entirely paved with bluestone slabs, flanked by teahouses and wine shops lined in rows, bustling with people and hustle.

Even as night fell, it was still lively and bustling.

All sorts of lanterns hung high on the streets, ablaze with lights.

Merchants' cries echoed, and a variety of goods were on display, from exquisite silks and satin to rough iron tools and farming equipment, from sweet pastries to spicy street snacks—it was all-encompassing.

It truly opened the eyes of Shen Qing and his companions.

Heard there were twelve markets in Yongzhou City, each with its own characteristics.

Shen Qing couldn't help but feel some anticipation for his upcoming life.

Casually, he found an inn to stay with his companions.

Seeing their travel-worn, disheveled appearance, the innkeeper didn't refuse them, merely quietly raising the room prices by thirty percent as he welcomed them in.

Shen Qing, unaware of Yongzhou City's prices, immediately felt the accommodation was unusually expensive.

Their group had just taken three rooms, costing him three taels of silver.

This instantly gave Shen Qing a rough idea of Yongzhou's cost of living.

The days of travel, combined with the mental tension, had left Shen Qing a bit weary. After checking into the inn, he finally relaxed and felt an unprecedented sense of peace.

After washing up, Shen Qing fell right to sleep.

He slept a dreamless night.

Waking up refreshed after a sound sleep, Shen Qing was brimming with energy.

After breakfast, Shen Qing inquired about the location of the Military Department Office and hurried over.

The Yongzhou Military Department Office stood tall and imposing.

Two gatekeepers stood on either side of the entrance with an air of authority.

Calming himself, Shen Qing approached the gatekeepers, explaining his purpose, and considering Yongzhou's cost of living, handed them each a generous "Delivery Package."

The gatekeepers, pleased at this, graciously allowed Shen Qing into the Military Department Office.

Successfully entering the office, Shen Qing, aware of the bureaucratic ways of Great Zhou, paved his way with coins, taking only the time of a stick of incense to find the officials responsible for personnel transfers within the Military Department.

Presenting his appointment document to the attending official, he patiently waited alongside.

After checking the document's authenticity, the official didn't hesitate to escort him to a side chamber for a proper welcome.

"Your timing is perfect. Our Military Department has several officer vacancies—if all goes well and you meet the requirements, you could start within a few days."

Shen Qing found this somewhat unbelievable, feeling the Military Department Office was surprisingly easy to enter. Maintaining a cautious attitude, he replied with a hint of excitement, "So soon?"

"Haha, not too soon, the key is to ensure everything goes smoothly. Later, I'll take your appointment document and Registration Certificate to the Chief Officer's Office and explain your situation, waiting to see how Lord of the General Supervisor's Office arranges for you,"

The official, with his yellowing teeth, said warmly, deliberately emphasizing "go smoothly."

Shen Qing immediately understood, gave him his Registration Certificate with a golden leaf pressed on it, and handed it to the official before him: "Then I'll have to trouble you, sir."

The official's eyes lit up, smiling as he accepted the golden leaf, promising, "I'll head over first. Please wait here patiently for my news."

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