Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Seven days later, Zhang Xuan, Cheng Yaojin, and Wei Chi Gong arrived in Qikou Town, where they prepared to part ways. Each had different destinations: Cheng Yaojin to Banjiao Town, Wei Chi Gong to Mayi County, and Zhang Xuan to Luo Yang. Zhang Xuan, having made a significant profit on their journey, offered each man a share of the gold, which Wei Chi Gong initially refused but later accepted after Zhang Xuan insisted on their brotherhood. Cheng Yaojin expressed a desire to join Wagang, but Zhang Xuan encouraged him to pursue his dreams while offering refuge if needed. After a toast to their friendship, Zhang Xuan continued to Jixian, where he faced scrutiny from city guards but proved his identity with a badge. In Jixian, he noticed the bustling yet chaotic environment filled with migrants and beggars. He sought lodging at Ping An Inn, where he encountered a man from the prominent Lu family, raising Zhang Xuan's suspicions about potential trouble regarding his prized warhorses.

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