Chapter 456: Entering the City Alone

Silver Shadow's proposal was reasonable. After the envoy with the pack ox passed the crowd, the others had no intention of following him.

"As long as it's not Silver Shadow, it should be fine..."

Achi thought for a moment and agreed to the request.

He ordered the city gate to be opened, and a group of guards came out in a line, forming two teams, with spears and halberds like a forest, cold and stern.

Another person, as he said, brought portable tents, food, grain and wine... to entertain the remaining envoys, looking like a happy guest.

However, judging from the occasional flash of cold light on the battlement arrow tower.

Rotten Town has never let down its guard.

The envoy who was allowed to enter the city, leading the tall wild bull, slowly passed through the guards, and beside him, the broad hooves stepped on the soft soil, leaving deep footprints, and a small puddle seeped out with every step.

I don't know if it's because the bull is carrying too much cargo.

Or it's just so heavy.

The guards around were amazed.

"If we kill this... how many days can we eat it?"

"You only know how to eat it. I think you have a bull's brain - such a big bull, of course it is used to carry stones!"

A thunderous roar interrupted the whispers, and several people were startled.

It was the object of their discussion, and he blew a puff of white air from his nose in dissatisfaction.

"Iron Bull, be obedient."

In front, the envoy wearing a bamboo hat pulled the reins in his hand.

In the eyes of the guards, it stands to reason that such a wild and strong bull, if it goes crazy, may knock down everyone present, and it is not something that such a person can hold back. However, after hearing his scolding, the bull became obedient again, lowered its head, and followed silently.

Everyone in Rotten Town understood.

This person should be its owner... the trainer in the envoy group.

Otherwise, ordinary people can't make such a giant beast so obedient.

The city gate slowly closed behind him.

Lu Meng raised his head, and a strand of white hair that was not completely held back leaked out from under the bamboo hat.

He stroked the iron bull beside him and looked around.

They had not yet entered the Rotten Town. There was a wall in front of them, with guards standing on it, not densely packed but not in small numbers - this was a urn city.

If they simply broke through the first gate.

If the enemy rushed in, they would only be shot by the crossbowmen guarding the high wall. It was like catching a turtle in a urn. The city defense was carefully designed.

However, the gate of the inner city was now open.

A Chi came up with his guards to greet them. When he saw the iron bull, he was also stunned for a moment. Obviously, the shock he felt when he looked down from the city was not as great as it is now.

He did not dwell too much on the beast, strode forward, and stretched out his hand:

"Welcome... brothers from Shark Village."

When the city lord said this, his tone was obviously a little hesitant, as if he was not used to it.

I don't know if he remembered that those who came with orders from Shark Village in the past were all the Hound Gang they once belonged to.

Now the world has changed.

"Nice to meet you." Lu Meng shook hands and exchanged a few words casually.

He noticed that Achi did not show any obvious hostility towards them - it may be because he did not feel threatened.

It was an envoy group, not an army.

The leader was Yinying, not the famous Cangcui.

All these showed a certain attitude.

Plus, there was only one person entering the city... it was even less likely to pose a threat.

- Under normal circumstances.

However, Lu Meng secretly observed that the mysterious man who had interrupted on the city wall before did not appear in the city.

"Brother is so young, and he is valued by the King of the Swamp..." Achi was originally worried, and only now took a closer look at the envoy, and was a little surprised, "Your future is limitless."

This is not all courtesy.

Envoys are not just running errands and delivering letters, especially those who go to sensitive areas like Rotten Town.

They also shoulder the heavy responsibility of lobbying and diplomacy.

What kind of agreement can be reached depends entirely on their operation... In addition, to a certain extent, the envoys are also representatives of the King of the Swamp.

In order not to tarnish his image, even if it is just an ordinary envoy, it must have been carefully selected.

Lu Meng waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to say more.

"I'm just here to send warmth... It's an honor to come to Rotten Town."

Achi nodded and stopped asking questions.

After all, the leader this time was Yinying, an official in charge of Mud Town. Even if he didn't have military power, the amount was a bit too much for an envoy.

Other people were not worth his entanglement.

"Boss, it's indeed medicine and fuel..." A guard reported on the side.

Several strong and healthy Rotten Town civilians surrounded Tieniu and unloaded the goods there, and every time they opened a piece, there was a guard holding a weapon to check.

Tieniu was lying on the ground, looking idle.

The things it was carrying.

It was also the same as what Yinying said.

"... You are thoughtful." Achi was silent for a moment and had to say this.

Fuel was secondary, but medicine was life-saving.

The environment in Rotten Town was originally bad, and the phenomenon of illness, fever, injury and infection was much more serious than other places; it was only after the Hound Gang became the overlord and tilted resources to the hometown that it was able to improve.

Now that the Hound Gang has been destroyed, less than a few months have passed and Rotten Town is almost returning to its past.

However, the things were sent by these people... It must be a lot to be able to fully load such a strong pack ox.

"The situation in the swamp is different now." Lu Meng didn't say much.

When the Double Blade Group controlled the medical resources, they were not used properly. Now, under the leadership of Dr. Zhong, the medical department has made new progress.

It's just that there is no need to tell the other party.

"Well..." As expected, A Chi didn't pay much attention to Lu Meng's words. No matter what, he knew that this was an act of buying people's hearts. But knowing this, he still had to accept the gift.

"I know your intentions," he changed his words, "but Lord Yinying, we really can't let him enter the city... I'm sorry I can't tell you the specific reason."

A Chi hesitated for a moment, and just said: "You can go back and tell Yinying about this. No, it's better to tell the king of the swamp."

If it is really as the rumors say.

After listening to this, Lu Beiyou should be able to understand the situation they are facing in Rotten Town.

"Okay," Lu Meng nodded, "I understand."

Hearing this, Ah Chi subconsciously relaxed a lot, as if he had taken a reassurance pill.

Just as he was about to turn around, he heard the envoy say:

"But before that, I still want to go into the city first and talk to Lord Chi in detail."

"Silver Shadow can't go in, I don't know... can I?"