Could it be that Shalin uses such soldiers to guard the border? It's really quite shabby, completely unlike the rumors. Indeed... some rumors can't be fully trusted... Xia Zuo watched, finding it amusing, curling his lips as he looked down at the elderly Soldier and asked, "What are you doing here?"
"We are fulfilling our duties. One, to prevent unidentified armies from invading; two, to prevent criminals from entering Shalin; three, to prevent illegal merchants from smuggling goods; four..." The elderly Soldier gripped his spear tightly, his expression taut, his tone stiff, clearly reciting memorized content. Xia Zuo even doubted if the Soldier understood the meaning of his words, "..., seven, to check if entry documents are legal and complete, eight..."
"Alright, stop!" Shaya interrupted the elder's recitation, raising an eyebrow and asking, "So, according to you, if my people and I want to enter Shalin, we must present a pass? Otherwise, we can only turn back?"
