Bab 665: Chapter 326: Walking Dead, Three Steps to White Hair _2

Thus, he stumbled along towards the nearby city with no idea of its name. The only thing he knew was that he could find alcohol within its confines.

From a distance, he could already see the city gate. Cadences of staggering footsteps mixed with the chatter of dozens of people gathered near it - at least a hundred soldiers or more, though he didn't know why. But it didn't matter to Ji Dong, he didn't care about all these. The one thing he cared about was his quest for alcohol.

"Halt!" Two soldiers blocked Ji Dong as he reached the gate. Seeing Ji Dong's drunken state, the soldiers showed their disgust; but duty bound, they had to stop this seemingly young man with a head of white hair.

Ji Dong glanced up, his foggy eyes revealed traces of bewilderment, "What's happening?"

A soldier explained, "State your name, age, and birthplace. The Empire is conscripting nationwide, all men aged sixteen to forty are obliged to serve in the army."

"Get out of my way." Ji Dong replied coldly.