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The merchants, after hearing this, raised no objections. These diplomatic missions were all led by foreign envoys, and so long as they were within the borders of the State of Baoshu, the escort troops were responsible for their personal safety.
“Are they really in that much of a hurry to head back?”
“Who knows?” Xu Dongdong shrugged his shoulders. “All I know is that the State of Baixiang is simply too far away. Last time, when our king celebrated his 750th birthday, Baixiang sent a plumed crane monster to deliver their congratulations. I heard it took seven or eight days just to fly one way. This time, the gifts Baixiang sent are both numerous and heavy, so the crane monster couldn’t possibly carry them all this way. If they transport everything by land instead, it’ll take at least forty to fifty days.”
With the escort troops clearing the way up front, even though an imperial nectar eruption had just occurred, no blind or suicidal bandits dared to show themselves.
The journey passed in exceptional peace. Before long, they had crossed Fanshi Corner.
Reaching this landmark meant that they had officially left the outer suburbs of Fufeng City. Xu Dongdong could only escort them as far as this point. He took his leave from He Lingchuan and the others, then turned back for home.
“Hopefully, in a few months’ time, I’ll have the...
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