The Geared Immortal

Chapter 966 - The Inner Kingdom: Reunion

Chapter 966

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The western gate of the capital city was immediately filled with tension as the soldiers and the mages line the walls preparing to fight. Meanwhile, below them, the caravan and its escorts are pointing their weapons at the top of the gate.

"I repeat we are not here to cause trouble and we come in peace… We are from the Mystique Shop…" Xiamen Gong said this time using his mana to project his voice.

But he was not able to finish his words when a soldier shouted. The soldier seems to wear a different uniform than the rest and his helmet is adorned with a golden feather.

"Shut up! You are bandits trying to enter the capital… I command everyone to kill them all!" the soldier shouted in a deep voice.

However, before he could even put his hand down…

Bang!!!

A loud sound reverberates through the air.

A powerful mana shield suddenly appears to protect him, but the bullet that was shot was too fast for it to react.

The shield activated, but it was already too late as the head of the officer was blown out of his neck.

In the woods, an invisible figure slowly melded in the shadow after taking the shot.

"I have not seen Master Shin for more than 2 weeks, and you wanted to prevent me from seeing him… You're just courting death." Yemei Yin said with a sneer on her beautiful face before she vanishes in thin air.

Meanwhile, inside the carriages…

"Sister Yin has already made her move. I knew that she could not wait anymore and is annoyed…" Hua Xiao said with a smile while shaking her head.

Vilma Song who is sitting on the side is also showing an excited look on her face. Inside the carriages, the original group of Shin Jiao from the immortal land all came. The Im siblings on the other hand have nostalgic expressions on their faces. They have lived in this capital for a long time and have left in a hurry not knowing what happened to their relatives and kin.

Besides Im Jae a handsome young man sits, if Shin Jiao is here, many would say that they might be siblings. The reason for this is because of their close similarity in appearance.

The difference between the two is that Shin Jiao has a more imposing aura on him due to his training as a soldier, while this guy has a scholarly feel on him.

From the way the two are seated, it is clear that Im Jae and the young man have something between them.

"Should we make a scene in here and force our way through or…"

"No, we should wait… Their attacks would not hurt us anyway. That Sister Yin is just agitated and felt a little angry for not being able to follow Shin Jiao." Hua Xiao said while looking at the top of the wall where the soldiers are becoming more restless upon seeing the death of their leader.

Suddenly, someone became impatient and suddenly shouted.

"Attack! Kill them all!"

This shout woke the soldier from their panic state and quickly send their long-range attack flying towards the caravan on the ground.

Boom! Boom!

More spells began to bombard the caravan as the dust began to rise in the air and flame scattered. Seeing the whole caravan being engulfed in flames, the soldiers at the top of the wall began to cheer in excitement.

Many of them belong to the noble houses and seeing their opponent burning to cinders they felt elated in their hearts.

But this elation did not last, as when the dust cloud and the fiery embers died down, an unharmed caravan stood in its place with a flickering barrier surrounding them.

"I repeat, we are from the Mystique Shop merchant group! If you will not let us in, we will report this directly to the king." The voice of Xiamen Gong once again echoed in the air and this time it is louder than the previous one.

The expression of the soldiers that belongs to the noble houses turned ugly. But before they could manipulate the situation a tall and burly man wearing golden armor shouted his command.

"Stand down! Who is causing trouble in here?!" he shouted in a deep voice.

The soldiers turned silent especially those that wanted to cause more trouble. This is because; this man is the general in charge of the gate, a man who is in direct command from the king.

"Open the gates!" he shouted.

Upon hearing this, one of the soldiers from his side suddenly has a flustered expression.

"General… this… those people killed…"

"I said… Open… the… gate!" the general snarled in his face.

The soldier was still hesitant as he did not know what to choose. He is loyal to the kingdom, but his roots belong to the noble houses. How could he choose between the two where he is explicitly commanded to hamper the advance of these people by their patriarch from the Hong noble house?

"Take him away!" the general shouted.

"Wait general… This… This should not happen. The noble house of Hong will not let this slide! Those people should not be permitted to enter the capital or blood will be shed!" shouted the soldier while he is being dragged out from the walls.

"Those from the noble houses should remember one thing and one thing only. The command of the king is always absolute… or else… I will personally punish anyone who wishes to rebel… Now, open the gate!" shouted the general which sends shivers running down the spine of the soldiers around him.

It did not take long before the large gate creaked open.

The general left the top of the walls and personally welcomed the Mystique Shop group.

"Thank you… Sir… I am Xiamen Gong the one in charge of our caravan group…" Xiamen Gong said as he alighted from his Windfall.

"I am General Simo, royal knight commander of his majesty…"

The two men shake hands and walk along with the caravan.

"I am glad that the general was able to come to our aid. If not for you, then we might be…"

"Haha… Young man, no one might have known the great strength behind your group, but I do… You have had a brief encounter with my eldest daughter in Main Arjing City… ever since she came back, she would always talk about how unfair it was fighting against your group… Hahaha…"

When Xiamen Gong heard this, he remembers that tall and imposing woman which seems to be the fiancée of the 1st prince, General Lin Simo.

"Ah… So you are General Lin Simo's father… You truly have a brave daughter. She would not bow down to any power and is very headstrong… I admire her strong dedication to her fellow soldiers and the kingdom."

"You praise me too much…" General Simo said with a smile.

The caravan proceeded to a lively street where there are already lamp lights installed. They look at the street in amazement.

"Around 40% of the city already has street lamps which made it easier for the soldiers to patrol it…" General Simo explained.

Soon they reached a huge hotel which is a 3 story building before General Simo and his men left. The group is going to stay in this place for the rest of the evening.

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The next day, Shin Jiao has already arrived in the building when he suddenly feels something suddenly hugging him.

Since he could not see that figure he knew that it was Yemei Yin.

"I missed you Master…" she said in a low voice.

"Hmm… I guessed you've already reached the High Mage realm seeing that your concealment technique has already improved to such a degree… How were you able to recognize me?" Shin Jiao said as he felt the soft body leaving him.

"Hihi… Sister Xiao showed me how you would look like now. So it's easy…"

"Oh, I see…"

He did not know why but this feeling right now made him remember Qin Lou. How he longed to see her again.

"I hope that she could break through to the real nascent physique. And come to the immortal land soon…" Shin Jiao thought as his heart feel a slight longing for her.

Soon he arrives inside a large room and saw that everyone has already gathered. However, upon entering he saw a figure that almost looks exactly like himself.

Seeing the confusion in Shin Jiao's eyes, the rest of the people in the room, especially those who have not seen him again in his younger self, look at him and then at the young man sitting beside Im Jae.

Shin Jiao's brow scrunched as he has this vague feeling of deja vu. How could he not? When he was on the planet of Gaeus Ro, he saw the same thing and that guy even has the same name as himself, so how could he not feel a bit weird at this time.

It was like looking at a mirror and the mirror suddenly came to life.