Chapter 535 - 514 Second Update
Marquis of Zhenbei was already getting anxious with his trusted aides, but having seen the strength of these people with his own eyes, he dared not provoke them lightly. Fortunately, the initial agreement was merely to lead this troop into Nanzheng successfully, and their transaction would be considered complete.
For so many years, Ghoul Ravine had been suppressed by Qiandao Temple, especially during the battle over a decade ago, which almost completely wiped them out, leaving the Northern Border nearly devoid of any sightings of Ghoul Ravine’s presence for several years following.
Moreover, along the entire route into Zheng Capital from the Northern Border, countless Maze Formations left by Qiandao Temple were buried, aimed at preventing the people of Ghoul Ravine from invading Zheng Capital again.
As for the hatred between Ghoul Ravine and Qiandao Temple, that was none of the Marquis of Zhenbei’s concern. To him, who lived or died was all the same. Furthermore, if Ghoul Ravine rose to power, there would still be a possibility of forming an alliance with them first. Compared with his current relationship with Qiandao Temple, they were more advantageous.
"General, at this rate, we won’t make it to Yulin County in three days. The situation in Zheng Capital is changing by the day, and we need to be prepared as soon as possible," his trusted aide was becoming anxious.
"No matter, once we’re out of the Northern Border, we will immediately pick up the pace," the Marquis of Zhenbei said, glancing at the troop of Ghoul Ravine hidden among tens of thousands of soldiers of the North Border Army.
At least for now, the people of Ghoul Ravine seemed to be adhering to the agreement and had not caused any trouble nor made any excessive demands. However, the Marquis of Zhenbei remained extremely cautious, careful not to let anyone know of their relationship with Ghoul Ravine, especially not while their relationship with Qiandao Temple remained unruptured.
The soldiers of the North Border Army were very wary of those from Ghoul Ravine. Odd and bizarre in appearance, they grouped together like a troupe of acrobats, but the carriage in the center was always tightly covered, revealing nothing of who or what was inside, which was secretive and frightening.
The people of Ghoul Ravine, in turn, had little regard for the North Border Army. Accustomed to the days in the darkness, they found it difficult to suddenly walk on the road like normal people, and that too for an entire day, with entities like Ghost Shadow unable to emerge, all of them felt stifled. Only those who regularly ventured out, such as Elder Can and Elder Su, and their people, behaved somewhat normally. But the odd looks cast by the North Border Army had been irritating everyone for days.