Tang Ye, following the directions given by Long Xingtian, ordered Hei Lao to drive the carriage onto an official road that led to the designated waypoint. He had assumed the waypoint would be a minor stopover place, but to his surprise, it was quite bustling, much like a small village.
There were hotels for lodging, shops for trade, and other services convenient for the public. The waypoint was a crucial junction connecting Nan Bei with Dongxi, attracting many pedestrians, travelers, and merchant caravans.
In the outside world—what they called the Great World—such a place would be a transportation hub, capable of growing into a major city. However, here it had only developed into a lively waypoint, likely due to its proximity to Tiger Lion City in the east.