A sharp glint flashed in Lin Mo's eyes. He was familiar with those badges and symbols; they had once represented honor and loyalty. Whether friend or foe, in this chaotic world, they had become targets of plunderers, like crows.
These pieces of equipment, without exception, were once the battle robes and weapons of those brave and fearless soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty. Now, they are scattered in this chaotic world, sold by merchants at low prices, and have become victims of this war.
The capital city was built around the port. To the north of the city was a white cliff, and to the south, a rocky peninsula extended into the water, protecting the anchored ships from storms in the narrow sea.
On these bustling, noisy cobblestone streets, walking is actually more convenient than riding a horse.
Therefore, Lin Mo entrusted his horse to a quiet stable and chose to walk through the bustling city. The weapon slung across his back seemed like his shadow, silently accompanying him.
Lin Mo did not follow the captain of the guard's instructions and stepped into the inn.
Following Aria's meticulous plan, he turned and headed to an exotic inn called "Hourglass Inn".
The name, brimming with the charm of a modern metropolis, is like a breath of fresh air that has traveled through time and space to land on this ancient land. Upon hearing it, one immediately knows that this inn must belong to a time traveler.
At the same time, such a flamboyant name makes the inn particularly easy to find.
The Hourglass Inn was a behemoth in the city, a towering four-story building that stood proudly among the surrounding buildings like a small mountain. Its height made it stand out prominently among the surrounding structures.
The houses opposite, on the other hand, present a stark contrast, with their double doors adorned with ornate and vibrant paintings that seem to transport visitors into an autumnal fairytale world.
Lin Mo observed carefully and saw other animals among the bushes: a cunning red fox, two sparrows on a branch, and the shadow of a wild boar behind the leaves.
"This taste is quite interesting!" Lin Mo thought to himself.
Just then, a woman's voice reached his ears, "Heavenly King covers the Earth Tiger!"
"Holy crap!" Lin Mo exclaimed in surprise, "Is it this stylish?"
On a whim, he blurted out, "The pagoda suppresses the river demon!"
"Hey, you're from Earth too?" the woman asked.
“Yeah, bro!” Lin Mo smiled.
As he spoke, he turned his head and saw a girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old staring at him with wide eyes.
"Wait, don't call me 'bro' yet, I still need to test you!" the girl said. "Um, Imperial Jade Liquor..."
"One hundred and eighty a cup!" Lin Mo answered without hesitation. "Dude, give me something challenging, this is too easy."
The girl narrowed her eyes. "Humans and demons are both born of mothers, but humans are born of human mothers, and demons are born of demon mothers..."
“But if a demon has even one kind heart, it is no longer a demon, but a human-demon hybrid,” Lin Mo answered decisively.
"Oh, another time traveler!" The girl finally acknowledged Lin Mo's identity. "Haha, isn't the entrance to the Hourglass Hotel beautiful? I designed it myself."
"It's beautiful!" Lin Mo said. "It's at least as artistically impressive as a three- or four-story building!"
"Hahaha, you're here again!" the girl exclaimed, stopping her. "Tell me, what brings you here?"
"Looking for someone!" Lin Mo replied. "I arranged to meet a friend here!"
The girl looked at Lin Mo curiously, her eyes sparkling: "You...are you Iria's friend?" She asked cautiously, seemingly curious about this stranger who had suddenly appeared, yet also somewhat wary.
A knowing glint flashed in the girl's eyes, followed by a sly look: "She came here before and specifically told me to treat you well. In that case, come with me. I've already arranged a temporary place for you to stay."
Upon hearing the word "residence," Lin Mo's heart tightened. He did not want to stay here any longer; his three wives were currently imprisoned and suffering in the imperial prison.
“Brother, if you want to rescue someone, you should wait until we have gathered all the information before you act,” the girl said. “Rescuing someone is different from killing someone. Finding the person is just the beginning; you also need to make a detailed plan on how to leave the capital!”
It seems there's no other way now, so Lin Mo has no choice but to patiently stay at an inn that's completely out of step with the times...
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