Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1621 - 727: The Bright Moon in a Foreign Land

"Mr. Fang, recently there have been quite a few strange events happening in Jiangnan City. Do you think you have time..."

Just as Fang Yu was about to return to his room, Brother Qi suddenly spoke up.

Fang Yu paused slightly, thought for a moment, and said.

"I’ll have some time later to go check it out."

"Alright!"

Perhaps because of the previous misunderstandings, Fang Yu’s enthusiasm for these elusive rumors had significantly decreased.

However, he had only lowered the priority of dealing with them; once the game stabilized, he would take some time to specifically investigate them.

After all, he had truly experienced extraordinary events himself, and had indeed seen demons here on Blue Star. So, regarding such matters, Fang Yu was still willing to engage more for precaution.

On Blue Star, it’s different from the Seeking Demon World.

People on Blue Star, having become accustomed to a life of ease, combined with being ordinary, really have no means to resist in the face of demons, which makes them significantly dangerous; a massive death is considered normal.

Thus, even if it’s just rumors, Fang Yu must take them seriously to prevent greater casualties and contain the threat in its cradle.

However, before that, he first had to return to the Seeking Demon World to ensure Ding Hui’s safety, and check the conditions of the journey.

Returning to the room, his body decomposed, Fang Yu disappeared from it.

And the phone he left on the table lit up shortly after.

It was Song Li, whom he had just recently added contact details with, sending him a message.

...

Sui Chong Pass.

Upon opening his eyes, Fang Yu sensed something was amiss.

The carriage was too stable.

Not at all like when they left the city previously.

"Husband, you’re awake?"

Ding Hui slightly turned her head, paused her work of handling the meat, and laughed as she spoke.

Fang Yu nodded slightly, then inquisitively lifted the window curtain.

"Did something happen? Why..."

Fang Yu hadn’t finished speaking before he noticed.

They were queued up.

Yes! Their carriage was actually in line!

Moreover, there were quite a few in line ahead; they were only positioned in the middle of the queue.

"Sir, I just informed Madame, at least another half an hour until it’s our turn."

Quan Yingnan rode up on horseback, speaking in a low, steady, calm voice, as if the spectacle before them was nothing unusual.

But... but, this was the wilderness!

Fang Yu frowned: "Where did all these people come from?"

This question left Quan Yingnan momentarily stunned.

"Sir, this is Sui Chong Pass. In these parts, unless you cross the wild mountain range, going to Shangjing means you can’t avoid this pass."

Fang Yu felt jittery inside.

So, it turned out to be a checkpoint, I was wondering where all these people came from.

Now that I think about it, Ding Hui seemed to have mentioned this place to me. According to Fang Yu’s understanding, it’s similar to an ancient highway toll entrance.

The official roads spread across various regions of the Da Xia Dynasty, with regular maintenance and demon clearing by personnel from the Foolish Underworld on these roads, ensuring safety. These do not charge fees, as the benefits are transferred to local government finances.

That is to say, the benefits are given to each region’s Foolish Underworld, and how they decide to charge for these roads and operate them are up to the Foolish Underworld of each region.

Generally speaking, these fees are included in entry fees to the city, calculated as part of tax revenue.

The commission is estimated to be low because, when entering Thunder City or other towns, Fang Yu actually hasn’t paid much money.

But small amounts add up.

The amount of people passing through a town directly determines the town’s scale, and collecting a little money from each, aggregated up, it becomes a significant sum.

Moreover, if goods are overweight and such, there may be extra fees added unless they’re local natives who can benefit from discounts, everyone else entering or exiting towns has to have some fees skimmed off.

Apart from the main roads, critical points on these roads do have checkpoints set up.

These checkpoints exist both to ensure road safety, fend off demons, and to collect considerable tolls, boosting fiscal income.

And don’t just assume a checkpoint is merely a thick, high wall; the number of stationed soldiers above is substantial, all likely possessing genuine competence to dare executing tasks in such dangerous places.

Therefore, few would dare cause trouble.

As for demons, one would have to ask about the strength of the checkpoint’s array of cannon slots, massive crossbows, and even the Demon Destruction Array Formation.

Judging by the marks of dents and impacts on the checkpoint’s high wall, and sections of shattered wall, demons attempting to breach the checkpoint weren’t unheard of, and even potentially strong ones.

However, the fact that Sui Chong Pass still stands indicates it has withstood wave after wave of attacks.

"Sir, are you troubled by the slow progress of the queue, and impatiently waiting?"

As Fang Yu and Quan Yingnan conversed, a girl approached leisurely on horseback, with "Mao Xiahuan: 999/999." positioned above her.

Fang Yu looked at her puzzled, thinking she might have a good idea, but Mao Xiahuan reined in her horse, halting it in place, and gestured ahead with her hand.

"That carriage seats Xiao Shanggong, Mr. Xiao of the Xiao Family from Four Directions City! Who doesn’t know the Xiao Family of Four Directions City! With the Xiao Family’s dispatch ahead of us, does Sir have any complaints?"

"And the caravan in front of the Xiao Family’s carriage, do you see the flags flying above them? Mi! The Mi Family’s Shop supplies Four Cities and Eight Towns with grain! Offending the Mi Family means there won’t be a bite to eat for us in Four Cities and Eight Towns! Are these big figures something we can afford to offend? Or does Sir possess some remarkable status, to make them yield?"