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Upon arriving at Yellow Leaf City, which consists of multiple small towns, Minglang and the others noticed vast marshes, wet reed fields, and rice paddies between each town.
At the city entrance, everyone observed that each entrance and every wall were guarded, and the people inside were not allowed to leave casually.
It seemed that they were already aware of the Lizard Water Monster's presence in the vicinity, preying on humans.
"Let me in, why won't you believe me? I've never done anything to harm everyone," a man in tattered clothes pleaded at the city gate.
The City Gate Guardians seemed to recognize the man, but their faces showed wariness and even a hint of disgust.
"But the City Master is still dead, they all say you plotted against him. To prevent others from exposing you, you killed all your companions," the Captain of the Guard said with hesitation.