'This is a robbery!'
"I saw the notice at the city gate. It said passage is only ten large coins per person, not including livestock or horses. Why do I have to pay so much silver?" Fang Yue questioned.
"Hmph, that was before. Now, everyone heading to Guangfeng Prefecture pays this amount. If you don't cooperate, don't blame us for taking you in!"
The checkpoint guard snorted, rolling up his sleeves as if preparing to get physical.
Fang Yue narrowed his eyes, looking at the guards. He considered revealing his identity, but he was on a mission for the Observatory and didn't want to expose his whereabouts.
So, Fang Yue obediently paid the silver. As he did, however, he deliberately left a corner of his money pouch open, letting the guards glimpse the silver banknotes inside.
"Can I go now?" Fang Yue asked with a faint smile after handing over the silver.
