Looking around at his surroundings, Wang Dashao finally understood why there was a small town nestled in this desolate wilderness.
First and foremost is its impeccable geographical environment; the town was originally built in a relatively flat area.
It stands against the mountain, with a wide and open terrain.
Apart from this small hill, there is no obstruction on either side, so any changes will be clearly visible.
Moreover, it not only has excellent views on both sides, but also has a complete road system, and the isolated mountain behind it can serve as a defensive barrier.
Although they appear to have been ravaged by war, the buildings are remarkably sturdy and retain a unique, rustic charm reminiscent of the previous era.
A few dozen kilometers further on, the mountains rise and fall, the forests grow dense, and you enter a chaotic wilderness.
This led to the town becoming the last stop for countless adventurers venturing deeper into the wilderness.
In addition, the military base stationed nearby, which patrols and clears out alien beasts in the wild, can also guarantee safety.
With safety ensured, the town's importance became apparent as the number of people increased.
The people who had moved away decades ago during the worst of the beast tide have returned to this area.
On the one hand, it's about a sense of belonging to one's hometown; on the other hand, it's about making money.
With the substantial profits brought by adventurers, the town has grown larger and larger, and now it is estimated that tens of thousands of people reside there permanently.
Although it has a large population, it is still a small town, and its overall area is only so big.
In terms of overall structure, a straight main street tightly connects the east and west sides.
To the west of Gushan Town are markets established by a large number of adventurers and purchasing points of some groups, mainly targeting outsiders who go to explore the wilderness.
Of course, many people also set up stalls to barter, and if they are lucky, they can find some good things.
However, the large and diverse population here poses numerous safety risks.
After all, these adventurers are doing dangerous work, so it's normal for conflicts to break out...
Most of the local residents live in the east of the city, making a living by processing various exotic beast materials. They work from sunrise to sunset, and in their spare time, they also help adventurers by guiding them and doing odd jobs, earning a considerable income.
Overall, apart from being a bit chaotic, the people who settled here had better living conditions than many people in the southern part of the city, which explains why so many people were willing to move back from the city.
According to the information Wang Zheng had previously received, Ling Youjie's noodle shop, which he opened after being discharged from the army, was located here, and in a very good location, right on the street.
I heard that after he was discharged from the army, the local government received the news and specially helped him.
We won't delve into the specific details.
As Wang Zheng strolled along the bluestone path, he sensed a completely different atmosphere from before, even though the market was filled with the hustle and bustle of adventurers.
But ever since he entered the town, he felt a sense of inner peace.
The townspeople living here are the same; they are very simple and honest, as if they were not living in the wilderness, peaceful and content.
While it's true that high-level beasts don't usually appear near this town, these townspeople are just ordinary people. Even the lowest-level beasts are deadly to them. Aren't they worried?
This peculiar feeling made Wang Zheng feel a little strange. It couldn't be that the security here was too good, and he hadn't encountered any strange beasts at all.
However, Wang Zheng actually quite liked this kind of atmosphere.
Strolling through the streets of this small town, watching the busy ordinary people around him, Wang Zheng felt a bit curious, but overall, he had a pretty good impression of this place…
Not far away, Wang Dashao saw his long-lost comrade-in-arms busily entertaining customers at a stall in the distance.
By now, under the sunlight, a fine ring of sweat had formed on his forehead.
This noodle shop is in a really good location, not too far from the west side of the city, so many adventurers come here to eat.
Moreover, knowing that the owner of this noodle stall had a military background, and considering the affordable prices and really good taste, none of these guys, who also risked their lives, dared to do anything reckless.
It was just lunchtime, and the small noodle shop was already packed with people.
If it were later in the evening, I guess I'd have to squat on the curb with my bowl to eat.
Seeing that the other party's business was not bad, Wang Zheng casually found a place to sit down and watched Ling Youjie, who was still busy at the stove, take off his military uniform and put on an apron. He looked quite professional as he kneaded dough and cut meat.
You'd never guess that this down-to-earth owner was once a captain in a flight squadron.
Seeing that the other person was engrossed in the story and seemed unaffected by what happened back then, Wang Zheng was pleased and called out to them.
"Boss, a large bowl of beef noodles, please!"
"Alright, here's a big bowl of noodles, please wait a moment~"
Ling Youjie didn't even look up, just responded with a sound of agreement, and then continued to immerse himself in his work.
Wang Zheng didn't urge him, and just waited patiently. When he saw bowls of steaming noodles coming out of the pot and smelled the aroma, he actually felt a little hungry.
A short while later, his noodles were ready. After Ling Youjie put down the bowl, he turned and left to clean up the next table.
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