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Upon arriving here, Chu Nan immediately became more vigilant.

Because they didn't know the full extent of Zhao Wanzhi's power, or whether it had extended to the border, there was a risk of danger if Zhao Wanzhi's men discovered them.

Therefore, Chu Nan simply changed his daily travel method, from traveling by day and resting at night to resting by day and traveling by night.

This way, you can avoid a lot of trouble.

Chu Nan would only send a sailor to a nearby city to buy food or other necessities, and then immediately return.

Seven days later, the group arrived at an important checkpoint, five days' journey from the capital.

"This is Dongshen Pass, guarded by Zhao Wanzhi's trusted subordinates. We must not let them discover us," Ling Hanxue said in a deep voice.

He was quite familiar with the situation in the military, which helped him avoid a lot of danger along the way.

"That old bastard Zhao Wanzhi really has a lot of influence," Chu Nan clicked his tongue in amazement.

To get through, they had to enter the city first and then exit from the other side. Left with no other option, Chu Nan untied the ropes binding Zhao Xingyu and the others, then secretly assigned each of them to a position, holding a knife to their backs. If they made any move, they would be killed instantly.

As evening approached, the city guards repeatedly urged pedestrians to hurry into the city.

"The city gates are about to close, hurry up if you need to come in or out!" the guard shouted.

"Once the city gates are closed, we'll have to feed the wolves outside."

"Three copper coins per person, pay immediately upon entering!"

Hearing the guard's voice, Chu Nan reluctantly took out the little money he had left and gave three coins to each person before entering the city.

Because the city gates wouldn't reopen until early the next morning, I had to find a very cheap inn to stay in.

By this time, the money stolen from the merchant ship had been spent completely. However, Chu Nan noticed that Zhao Xingyu was still carrying a jade pendant, so he unceremoniously snatched it from Zhao Xingyu and then sold it at a pawnshop under the cover of darkness.

After selling the jade pendant, Chu Nan purchased some supplies in the city before returning to rest.

Because of the isolation of the deserted island, Zhao Wanzhi should not have discovered any problems yet.

Naturally, no information about them would circulate in the city.

The next morning, Chu Nan hurriedly led everyone to the city gate, waiting for it to open so they could leave.

Once you exit this gate, the road all the way to the capital will be smooth sailing.

The group filed out, and just as it was Miyamoto Musashi's turn, the guard at the gate gave him a shove on the shoulder: "What's your name? Where are you from? Where are you going?"

"What?" Miyamoto Musashi was taken aback; he couldn't understand what the guard was saying.

The moment Miyamoto Musashi uttered those words, they immediately caught the attention of the guards.

"You're from Guatemala! You're a Guatemalan spy, what are you trying to do!"

"Guards, arrest this Guatemalan spy, and all of them!"

Ji Menghan, Ling Hanxue, and Xu Ling'er were the first to leave. They didn't talk to each other, so the guards didn't include them.

Only a few men, including Chu Nan, were surrounded by guards.

Ling Hanxue's expression changed, and she was about to go up, but Ji Menghan suddenly grabbed her.

"Don't be impulsive. If we get caught too, we're finished," Ji Menghan whispered.

Chu Nan also secretly signaled to the three women with his eyes not to come over.

If they were caught, Ji Menghan and the others would still have a chance to escape.

Furthermore, after exchanging the jade pendant yesterday, Chu Nan had entrusted the remaining silver to Ji Menghan. Therefore, even if his own people were captured, Ji Menghan could still return to the capital.

Chu Nan wanted to resist, but the number of guards around him kept increasing, eventually reaching forty or fifty.

Chu Nan wanted to escape on his own, but if he caused chaos, even Ji Menghan and the others might not be able to escape and would be taken away for questioning. If the general guarding the pass discovered this, it could lead to serious problems.

Therefore, Chu Nan simply signaled to everyone to surrender and not to make any rash moves.

Just as Chu Nan and the others were being tied up, Zhao Xingyu suddenly shouted, "Save me! I am the son of the prime minister! I am Zhao Xingyu! Let me see General Wang Kun!"

At this moment, Zhao Xingyu finally found an opportunity and quickly shouted to the guard.

Upon hearing Zhao Xingyu's words, several guards immediately pulled him aside and questioned him carefully.

Chu Nan shook his head repeatedly at Ji Menghan, signaling her to leave quickly.

"I have a way..." Chu Nan mouthed the message.

Ji Menghan's pretty face showed a hint of panic, but after understanding Chu Nan's hint, she nodded and quickly left with Ling Hanxue and Xu Ling'er.

Just then, the captain of the gate led Zhao Xingyu over and said to the guards, "Take all these people back for interrogation."

"You say you are the son of the prime minister, but that cannot be confirmed yet. We must wait for the general to verify it personally."

Upon hearing the guard captain's words, Zhao Xingyu's face lit up with excitement: "Good! General Wang Kun knows me. Just informing him will be a great achievement, and I'll reward you handsomely!"

As he spoke, Zhao Xingyu turned to look at Chu Nan: "Chu Nan, you also have a gold invitation, didn't expect that, did you?"

Chu Nan sneered.

As everyone was handcuffed, they were taken directly to the city's prison and imprisoned.

Everyone's hands were shackled with iron chains, and they couldn't break free without the key.

Even Zhao Xingyu was handcuffed, but he was in a separate cell. Knowing that the guards had gone to inform Wang Kun, Zhao Xingyu wasn't in a hurry. As long as he could see Wang Kun, he would be free.

"Chu Nan, you just wait! Once I'm free, I'll make sure you pay!"

"And that bitch Ji Menghan, you don't even have horses. I'll have Wang Kun lead the cavalry to chase after you later. I'll personally deal with you." Zhao Xingyu's eyes flashed with a crazed and venomous light.

Chu Nan cautiously observed his surroundings, looking for an opportunity to create chaos and then escape.

Most importantly, we need to get rid of Zhao Xingyu to prevent him from spouting nonsense.

If Ji Menghan can return, the emperor will inevitably take action, and Zhao Wanzhi's conspiracy may not be so easy to succeed.

Feeling himself down, Chu Nan took out a tinderbox from his pocket. He looked around and saw an empty cell next to him filled with weeds.

Next to it is another cell, the small cell where Zhao Xingyu is located. The environment there is slightly better, but there are still quite a few weeds inside.

"I can give him a ride while I'm at it."

"Stay close to me!" Chu Nan gestured to the three sailors and four fruit vendors.

Several people nodded in agreement.

Chu Nan took out a tinderbox and lit the straw in the cell next to him.

"Chu Nan, what are you doing? Are you crazy!" Zhao Xingyu, who was in the next cell, screamed in terror upon seeing this.

"I'll send you on your way!" Chu Nan sneered.