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Mao Hour, beneath the West City Gate.
Shen Qing, who was already prepared, arrived at the West City Gate as promised with a heavy bow and a bundle on his back.
When he arrived, several officials from the Guardian Martial Department and some martial masters from other factions had already gathered.
Among all these people, Shen Qing spotted a familiar figure.
That familiar person was none other than Xiao Zhi, with whom he was more acquainted.
He walked over in surprise, saying, "Senior Brother, are you going too?"
Hearing Shen Qing's greeting, Xiao Zhi turned around, equally surprised, and said, "Is Master sending you this time?"
Shen Qing nodded and replied, "Yes, Senior Brother and Fourth Senior Brother both have hidden injuries. You know about Second and Third Senior Brother's issues too. Besides me, there isn't any other suitable direct disciple."