The following days were unexpectedly calm both inside and outside the city, like the calm before the storm. Everyone was uneasy with the temporary tranquility.0

The Northern Qiang army outside the city seemed somewhat cautious after the battle a few days prior. They neither attacked the city nor moved their troops, simply remaining stationed outside. If not for the smoke constantly rising from their campfires at mealtimes, Zhou Tong might have thought they had already abandoned their camp…0

News of the Northern Qiang’s failed first assault had already spread throughout the city under the deliberate guidance of the authorities. The townspeople found hope, and the once lifeless streets began to welcome scattered groups of people.0

Today, Ye Beizhi and the others were having lunch. Baili Gucheng’s room was too cramped, so they opened the inn’s main door and sat in the main hall to rest....0