A long caravan of wagons was moving along the road. Some of the wagons were full of goods, some had cages with animals, and there were also wagons with many people in them.
This caravan was indeed quite long, and there was a constant noise and clamor. Surprisingly, no one dared to approach it even a little, all the bandits and thieves saw it and went off the road and tried to hide....
It was because there were so many people in the Cultivator realm in this caravan, and even a dozen Cloud Sphere old men. It was surprising that so many strong people who could raze some small town to the ground were now moving like ordinary peddlers.
In one of those wagons, a fat man was sleeping sweetly. He had been sleeping for the second day since Lukius had butted him in the back of the head. Now he was in sweet ignorance and didn't even know what was going on around him.....
At one point, the fat man seemed to start waking up, he slowly opened his eyes and dazedly began to look around him. Now he did not understand where he was and what was happening to him.
- Am I dreaming? - Diso said in a voice.
- No brother, you're going to war. - Another voice said lazily. It sounded very familiar to the fat man.
He started to turn his head slowly and saw Kai sitting next to his bandaged chest, sipping something from his flask, when he heard the smell of wine he almost threw up. It seemed like he was still hungover.
- Ooh...ooh...uh...uh...uh...uh...uh...uh...uh...uh...! No, no, no!
- Oh, fuck, what have I done! What have I done! - Diso started screaming hysterically.
- Yeah bro... I agree with you, I told you, when things get hot, don't get involved. I was worried about you in the first place. - Kai said calmly and shook his head.
- What the hell! How could I get so drunk that I threw myself at General Lukius?! - He started to get indignant, but then instantly stopped.
- Wait... Lukius? Noooo! Are we going to the Border City of the Beast?! Hahahahaha, this can't be happening. - The fat man's getting hysterical.
- Shut the fuck up! Keep quiet! - A gruff voice came from the man driving the wagon.
The fat man quickly shut his mouth in fear and started to be quieter.
- Bro, we can't go to the Border Beast City, right? - Say it's just a joke, please! Diso pleaded quietly.
- No brother, that's where we're going, but we have no choice, we'll have to work as laborers. - Kai didn't seem to care at all, sitting and drinking wine.
Kai had regained consciousness two days ago, he hadn't been unconscious for long, as his regenerative abilities were much more amazing than those of ordinary masters. During these few days, he had more or less understood the situation, and had learned about their destination.
In the north of the territory controlled by the Shadow Sect was a vast wasteland. It was completely under the control of ferocious beasts. And it was said that deep within the wasteland, there were beasts that were as strong and intelligent as the best martial artists of the Shadow Sect. This land had a name, Wild Beast Steppe, but in Border City, everyone just said Boundless Wasteland.
At the junction of the two territories, there was a very large mountain range, it was dotted with sharp peaks and large gorges, and it was extremely difficult to cross over. Therefore, the entire border was naturally protected from ferocious beasts. But there was one place where there was a small plain of several kilometers between the mountains, creating a natural passageway between the two territories, and that was where the Border Beast City settled. As it happened, there were many useful resources at the intersection of the territories of the Land of Beasts and the Shadow Sect, so there were constant battles and wars between the two forces over territory and resources. That was where Kai and Diso were heading right now.
Kai had taken an oath that he had to serve two years under Lukius' command in the Border Beast City, and he had basically gotten used to the idea. The truth was that he wouldn't be serving under the General's command, he would just be one of the soldiers who represented the Moon Shine Empire there, and what place in the hierarchy of masters he would occupy, and whether he could survive at all would depend on him.
He was also interested in the hierarchy of the masters, so he had learned a little bit during these days. In Border City, everyone was originally divided into five ranks from the fifth to the first, which was indicated by the diamond marks on the chest of the clothes. From five small lozenges to one large one. It was said that in Frontier City, all military personnel have the same uniform with a small energy array superimposed on it. It constantly shows your rank, if you rise in it, the lozenges on your chest automatically change. This was the first time Kai had heard of this method of using Array Mastery, it seemed like it could help even with routine things.
But the first rank wasn't the highest, after that came the Glory Ranking! The hundred strongest warriors of Border Beast City were ranked there, with the number of rankings on their chests. These were some of the most respected people in the hierarchy. It had to be said that if one: entered the Glory Ranking before the age of 17, that person was most likely worthy of competing for entry into the Shadow Sect.
At the peak of the master hierarchy were four Generals, one from each empire. One of them was General Lukius. And the strongest man was the Head of the Beast Border City! It was said that he was at an incredible level of cultivation and he himself came from the Shadow Sect. It was said that he was there to control matters at the border of their territories.
As Kai listened to this, he was incredibly enthusiastic! So many masters in one place yes also a darkness of ferocious beasts. This place full of competition and battles was just what he was looking for, even better!
- Don't worry fatty, as I found out, there are trade caravans going to the city all the time, because the Border City needs to be supplied with food... But there's a lot to take out, because there's an incredible amount of resources on the border, from the bones and fur of beasts, to various spiritual herbs and stones, in general there's a lot to be had! - Kai cheered.
- What's in it for me! I'll die there faster than I'll get anything! - Diso shouted back.
- Hehehe, brother Diso, you'll do what you know how to do. Think about it, what would happen if you could set up a good trading post in Frontier City, and make useful acquaintances for material logistics? Wouldn't your Western Trade Union take off in the future?
- Kai asked slyly.- Hmm, heh, ah indeed brother Kai, if I can pull this off, my old man will definitely be overjoyed... - Po was falling into Diso's trap a bit.
Kai tried to put it in a way that would make the fat man calm down and think that this situation was a good one. He had already realized that a good merchant would be very useful in the Border City. Now he was trying to readjust Diso a bit. He wasn't doing it to his detriment, if the fat man really tried, he would also benefit from it. It was just that Kai realized that sometimes it was easier to manipulate a man a little than to explain and prove something to him for a long time.
- Brother Diso, leave the business of fighting and battles to me and do what you know how to do. Trust me, we'll be busy for the next two years. Heh-heh. - Laughing, Kai clapped the fat man on the back.
- Hahaha, brother, you're right! I'll rely on you this time, and you can count on me and my skills as a merchant! - The fat man put his hand on Kai's shoulder. Taking the flask from him and taking a big gulp he said:
- So, here's to the start of new business in Border Beast City!
- Yes, here's to new beginnings! - Said Kai, taking the flask and taking a sip in return.
The caravan continued on the road at its usual pace. Before reaching the Border City, they had to pass through the territory of the neighboring empire, which was northwest of the Moon Shine Empire, so it would be a long journey.