Rey City is the last town before entering the Western Territory. Further ahead is the Sai Valley, which is also the only way to enter the Western Territory.
Locke sat lazily on a carriage filled with goods and was slowly entering Rey City with the caravan.
Half a month ago, he encountered a caravan on the road heading to the Western Region Country for trade.
The leader of the caravan is named Kang Mu, a man in his fifties who is very enthusiastic. Seeing that Locke felt pitiful for traveling alone, he invited him to join the caravan. He usually does some simple things as a contribution to the caravan. .
Locke happily agreed. After all, he couldn't be too high-profile when searching for inheritance. This would give him a good cover for his identity.
There were a total of fifteen people in the caravan and five carriages. After paying the fee to enter the city, the caravan walked towards the south of the city. Their caravan seemed to be quite powerful and had its own residence in Rey City.
"Father, we have arrived at Rey City. You can let that guy leave." On the carriage at the front, a young girl said to Uncle Comb with an unhappy look on her face.
"I've asked about that kid. He's going to the Western Region Country. You know how far this journey is. He can't walk alone." Uncle Kang shook his head and said with a smile.
"But...but his origins are unknown after all. What if he is a gangster? The goods this time are valuable, and we can't afford it if something goes wrong." The girl continued.
"Emma, don't be too nervous. He is so young, two years younger than you, how can he be a gangster?" Uncle Comb said with a smile.
Emma was very irritated. Her father was like this, a good man. She had to keep an eye on this outsider, because this time she was selling fine red wine, and a barrel cost ten thousand gold.
After Locke entered the caravan, except for Emma and her admirers, everyone else was very enthusiastic about him, especially after finding that Locke was easy to get along with, they even made vulgar jokes with him from time to time.
In the south of Rey City, on a deserted street, there are only a few houses with their doors open.
This is the foothold of caravans from all over the country. The powerful caravans have their own residences, while the less powerful ones will live in the merchant homes.
"Here we are, let's drive the carriage into the courtyard and rest early. We will enter the Say Valley early tomorrow morning." Uncle Comb said loudly in front of an ordinary mansion.
The guards looked at each other and smiled. After a bumpy journey, tonight was the only time they could relax. After entering the vast Western Territory, there was no chance to relax again.
Five carriages entered the mansion one after another. It was said to be a mansion, but it was just a large enough courtyard with several rooms around it.
An old man with gray hair came out with a cane. He hugged Uncle Comb warmly, and the two started talking friendly.
Locke asked the guard who was untying the horse. The man responded while untying the horse. This old man was an old man in their chamber of commerce. Later, he met a gangster and had his hamstring broken. He could no longer transport goods and had to stay in Rey City acted as a gatekeeper.
After helping to pack up the carriage, a group of people started to prepare for lunch. Locke returned to the room arranged for him. It was full of large shops, but fortunately there were people cleaning up, so it didn't look messy.
After closing the door, Locke set up an isolation barrier, then released a little flame at his fingertips, took out the black scroll and opened it, and the flames illuminated the path on the scroll.
The pattern on the scroll would change depending on the caster's position, which surprised Locke.
As his fingertips continued to move westward, the light also extended westward. At this time, the end of the light had crossed the vast western border and entered the Western Kingdom.
"It seems that we are really about to enter the Western Kingdom. I hope the end point is not too far away." Locke sighed and said after putting away the scroll.
After removing the isolation barrier, he opened the door, and a figure rushed into his arms. He subconsciously hugged the other person, and when he took a closer look, it was Emma.
"Miss Emma?" Locke asked with a frown.
"Let me go." Emma broke away from his arms, stared into Locke's eyes and said, "What are you doing alone in the room in broad daylight?"
Locke was so angry that she was obviously eavesdropping.
, but now I ask myself.
"I'm changing clothes, what's the problem?" Locke replied angrily.
"You lied. You were wearing these clothes just now. Where did you change your clothes?" Emma asked with a vigilant look.
"I changed my underwear. Do I have to tell you when I change my underwear?" Locke spread his hands and said with a smile.
"You...be careful, I will keep an eye on you." Emma pointed at Locke's nose and threatened.
"If Miss Emma doesn't trust me, I can leave without you doubting me again and again." Locke raised his hand and opened the hand pointing to his nose.
"Okay, this is what you said. Please leave the caravan now. You are not welcome here." Emma heard this and didn't care that this guy just touched her hand, but said excitedly.
The two people's voices attracted attention, and Uncle Comb also walked over from another room.
"What's wrong? What happened again?" Uncle Comb rolled his eyes at Emma and said to Locke.
"It's nothing. I'm very grateful to you for taking care of me during this time. I'll leave after a while." Locke said with a slight bow to Uncle Comb.
"Did you bully Locke again?" Uncle Comb looked at Emma and said.
"Father, I was thinking about the safety of the caravan, but you are questioning me for an outsider?" Emma yelled angrily.
As soon as these words came out, the guards in the courtyard came over. They also wanted to see how Uncle Comb would solve this matter.
Seeing this, Locke didn't want to embarrass Uncle Comb, so he spoke first: "Uncle Comb, it was me who wanted to leave. It had nothing to do with Miss Emma. Please don't blame her."
Uncle Comb took a deep breath and patted Locke on the shoulder. After getting along with him for half a month, he could tell that Locke was a good boy, and he was very reluctant to part with him.
"Let's all disperse. Do you have anything to do?" Uncle Kang looked at everyone and shouted.
The guards dispersed in embarrassment.
"You go and do your work too, I'll have a few words with Locke." Uncle Comb looked at Emma and said.
"Humph..." Emma snorted, turned and left.
"Locke, it's uncle who can't help you and makes you feel wronged." Uncle Comb said with sincerity.
"It's okay, uncle, I've taken care of the trouble for you." Locke smiled, feeling grateful from the bottom of his heart for this warm-hearted uncle.
After a few more pleasantries, Uncle Comb personally sent Locke out of the mansion, and before leaving, he forced Locke to receive ten silver coins.
Locke refused and had no choice but to stuff it into his pocket. He knew very well that ten silver coins were enough for an ordinary family to spend a month. This also explained why Emma was so concerned about the safety of the goods this time.
