Chapter 271: The Gu Family
Chen Qing's group enjoyed much calmer travels afterward, finally arriving at East Pole City several days later.
This massive city, standing majestically at the easternmost point of Qiulong Province, had its back against rolling mountain ranges and faced the boundless azure sea. Its walls towered high, constructed from enormous bluish-green sea rocks. Having endured a thousand years of sea wind erosion, it still stood firm and imposing.
Before they even approached, a salty, briny sea breeze struck their faces.
The city gates bustled with traffic as merchant caravans from the interior and ship gangs returning from overseas formed an endless stream, the clamor of voices filling the air.
Chen Qing's group was travel-worn. After days of continuous travel and the recent battle, many showed fatigue on their faces, but upon seeing East Pole City, they still felt a trace of curiosity.
Just as the group arrived at the post road outside the city, they saw several figures already waiting there.
The leader was a woman in her forties wearing the attire of a Tianbao Upper Sect steward. This was Huang Mei, the steward permanently stationed in East Pole City.
Behind her followed several garrison disciples.
Upon seeing Deng Ziheng and Chen Qing, Huang Mei's eyes lit up. She hurried forward to greet them, first bowing respectfully to Deng Ziheng, her tone deferential, "East Pole City Steward Huang Mei welcomes Elder Deng! The Elder has had a hard journey!"