Chapter 194 Linhai Prefecture

　　Shaowen, Linhai Prefecture.　　Linhai Prefecture, situated to the south of Shaowen, boasts a spring-like climate all year round, complemented by refreshing sea breezes, making it an ideal place for people to live.　　As usual, the people within and without the prefecture diligently till the land, seemingly unaffected by the enemy troops to the east.　　This morning, a man walked along the Western City Road.　　The man appeared to be around forty years old, with well-proportioned features and a short, black mustache above his nose, indicating that he must have been quite handsome in his youth.　　Dressed in a cloud-blue robe and with a sword hanging at his waist, he strolled down the avenue, seemingly curious about everything around him.　　Passing a dried fruit stall, he tossed down two copper coins and grabbed a handful of dried dates.　　The vendor, about to express his gratitude, suddenly felt a sense of familiarity, yet couldn't quite place it.　　As he continued his stroll, he came across a b