"This is the capital of Tang Dynasty." Fang Lin stood outside the capital and looked up at this ancient and majestic city with a long history, and couldn't help but sigh.
Fang Lin had never been to Tang Capital, and even to the territory of Tang Kingdom, he had only been here once.
To put it into perspective, Fang Lin had never set foot in any of the Three Kingdoms, and had never seen the unique customs of these three different countries.
Compared with the rigor of Qindu and the roughness and boldness of Yuandu, Tangdu has a bit more charm and less depth. Even if you don't step into the city, you can still feel the prosperity in the city.
"Country bumpkin." Some warriors who entered the city passed by Fang Lin. When they heard Fang Lin's sigh and saw Fang Lin looking up, they couldn't help but laugh.
Fang Lin didn't care. He was indeed a bumpkin for the first time in the city. He would not lose a piece of meat even if he was laughed at.
At this moment, Fang Lin also walked towards the city gate.
Because a contest between two major alchemy forces is about to take place in Tang Capital, the city gates of Tang Capital are heavily guarded, and everyone entering and exiting must be carefully checked to prevent anyone from trying to cause trouble during the competition.
Seven years ago, the Dao Sect Danmai and the Dan Alliance held an alchemy competition in Pinghai City. As a result, the three religions attacked, and a war between the two places broke out from Pinghai City.
The Tang State had such experience and lessons, so whenever there was any major event to be held and carried out, it would strengthen the investigation and defense inside and outside the city.
Especially in such an important place as Tang Capital, not only did a large number of people live there, but also many important figures from the Tang Kingdom lived here. Once something happened, the consequences would be unimaginable.
There are eight city gates in Tangdu, which are open on weekdays, but during this critical period, four city gates were closed, leaving only four gates open.
As a result, the flow of people at the four city gates is quite huge. Almost from day to dusk, there are always people coming in and out, and there is an endless stream.
And late at night, the four city gates will also be closed. No one inside or outside the city is allowed to enter or exit. If anyone dares to break in, they will be killed on the spot.
Even if you don't want to break in, if you get close to the city gate, you will be regarded as an intruder by the city defenders, and they will kill you on the spot without any explanation.
These days, there have been several so-called big shots who hold their own identities and want to enter Tangdu during the night restrictions. However, they almost didn't get shot into a hedgehog on the spot. They can only wait for the city gate to open again in the daytime.
Although Fang Lin received the invitation, he didn't know that he could enter the city directly with the invitation and didn't need to wait in line like ordinary people.
At this time, Fang Lin, just like ordinary warriors, lined up in a long line, waiting to enter the city for trial.
When it was Fang Lin's turn, more than an hour had passed. Just when Fang Lin was about to step forward to let the Tang soldiers guarding the city inspect, a group of people strode over from the diagonal ground. The leader, the old man, was wearing a uniform. He was wearing a black robe and had a calm and intimidating face. He was followed by four young people, both male and female.
The soldier who was guarding the city was also a veteran. He had guarded the city gate here for many years. When he saw this style, he knew he was a big shot with a good background. At that moment, he didn't even look at Fang Lin and hurriedly greeted the old man in black and his group. passed.
Fang Lin looked helpless, but he had no choice but to stand there and wait.
If this was the capital of Qin or Yuandu, then Fang Lin wouldn't have such good patience and temper, and he would rush in arrogantly.
However, there was no grudge between him and the Tang State. When Emperor Qin and Emperor Yuan, together with King Xiyue Tianwang and Yinshatang, came to besiege the Tuntian Palace, Emperor Tang did not participate.
Moreover, it is said that Emperor Tang has a good relationship with Demon Saint Qitian. Based on this, Fang Lin will not mess around in Tangdu. No matter what, giving Emperor Tang a face can also be regarded as giving Demon Saint Qitian face. .
The old man in black strode over, looked at the soldier indifferently, and handed over an invitation in his hand.
The soldier carefully took the invitation, and when he saw the content inside, his face became even more respectful: "It turns out to be Lord Liang of Henglong Mountain, whose name I have admired for a long time."
The old man in black nodded and said, "I don't need to check. It's enough to check my four disciples."
There was also a soldier in his forties with a troubled look on his face: "Master Liangshan, Your Majesty has ordered that even VIPs holding invitations do not need to line up. No matter how many people enter the city, they must be inspected. This is We are just following the rules according to His Majesty's instructions, and we hope that Master Liangshan will not embarrass us little people."
The old man in black frowned, but he didn't get angry. Although he was a powerful figure in one party, he still didn't dare to mess around in a place like Tangdu.
And with his status, there is really no need to fight with a small city defender.
"Well, just follow the rules." The old man in black said calmly.
"Thank you Lord Liangshan for your understanding. Don't worry, Lord Liang. You will definitely enter the city as soon as possible and will not delay Lord Liangshan and your disciples." The soldier nodded and bowed, and led the old man in black and the others to the city gate.
The old man in black was fine and looked as usual, but the four young men and women following the old man in black were really arrogant. They had the word arrogance written all over their faces. At first glance, they looked like they were usually arrogant. .
Fang Lin saw in his eyes the conversation between the soldier and the old man in black. Only then did he realize that as long as he showed the invitation, he could enter the city directly without queuing. He couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. He had received two invitations, and he was still there. There was a queue here for over an hour.
At this moment, Fang Lin took a step forward, preparing to take out his invitation and show it to the soldier.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he took two steps forward, a young woman behind the old man in black frowned, with a look of disgust on her face.
"Go away!" The young woman shouted directly, obviously treating Fang Lin as an ordinary warrior.
The soldier quickly winked at Fang Lin and cursed, "What are you doing? Go back and get it. It's not your turn yet."
Fang Lin glanced at the young woman first, but didn't care about anything.
"Where did this prodigal come from? Are you looking at my junior sister casually?" The young woman's senior brother was unhappy and slapped Fang Lin directly.
However, this slap did not fall on Fang Lin's face, but hit the young woman's face directly.
The snap was so loud that everyone present was stunned.
The young woman was also stunned. She didn't expect this slap to hit her face.
With a smile on his face, Fang Lin walked past the young woman and the young man, and walked straight to the old man in black.
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