Wang Fang's vigilance suddenly eased by half, and he said, "I'm afraid there will be too many people around."

Shen Xihai stared at him, then suddenly chuckled and said, "This is Xibao, no one dares to cause trouble here!"

"Come back with me first, and we can talk things over slowly."

Wang Fang nodded, said nothing more, ran back to get into the car, and followed Shen Xihai into the fortress.

...

Licking his dry lips, Wang Fang gazed at the bustling street, brightly lit, teeming with traffic, and neon lights of all kinds displaying Chinese characters, their dazzling colors almost illuminating the entire night. The light was like jade, and the men and women were lively and bustling. Sandcastle simply couldn't compare to this place.

"Sir, this is my first time here," one of the men next to him said with a smile.

Wang Fang laughed and said, "I've been here once before, and it's still the same as it was back then."

"There are so many people!"

"Xibao is garrisoned year-round by soldiers from the No. 1 wall, numbering over 30,000, an incomparably powerful force. Coupled with its vast arable land, the population here reaches as many as three million. Backed by the support of Lingbi City, Xibao has a complete and well-developed industrial chain, with upstream and downstream operations. As a result, it is constantly bustling with merchants and travelers, and trade is never-ending. Moreover, many customs here are different from those in our Shabao. I heard that everyone here can marry two wives."

"Sir, I'm tempted to settle down here after hearing what you've said."

Wang laughed and said, "Hehe, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

He suddenly sensed something, as if someone was watching him from somewhere. He quickly turned his head to look. Cars passed by, and in a dark alley at the back of the crowd, there seemed to be a figure leaning against something, staring at him with a pair of bright blue eyes.

But when Wang Fang looked closely, it seemed there was nothing there; the alley was empty once again...