Chapter 237 - 144: Enemies on a Narrow Road
For some reason, Mengniang felt as if Jiang Shouzhong’s gaze could see right through her, making her extremely uncomfortable.
Fortunately, Jiang Shouzhong withdrew his gaze in time, cleared his throat, and said with a stern expression, "It’s normal to encounter Demon Energy outside, there’s no need to meddle in unnecessary matters. Right now, with Miaomiao by our side, it’s best to be cautious."
"Hmm."
Mengniang nodded lightly and disappeared from the room.
Just as Jiang Shouzhong was getting his luggage ready, planning to set out with Er Liang and the others, an unusual sound of horse hooves suddenly rang out on the street outside the inn.
About a hundred heavily armored elite cavalrymen surged into the streets of Muling County City like a flood and quickly dispersed.
Before everyone could react to what was happening, a cavalryman kicked open the inn’s main door with the front hooves of his horse, his sharp gaze swiftly scanning the lobby before he coldly announced, "By superior order, effective immediately, Muling County City will be under a three-day lockdown. During this period, no one may leave without authorization. Those who disobey will bear the consequences!"
Having said this, the cavalryman turned his horse around and rushed in another direction to continue conveying the lockdown order.
A lockdown?
The crowd looked at each other, puzzled.