At the city gate, there was a sea of people, banners fluttering in the wind!
Led by Ning Ye, the notable representatives of Jiuxing City's families, along with numerous Beastmasters, stood in a neat formation to welcome them.
Further back were countless ordinary folks who came spontaneously, their faces beaming with enthusiasm and respect, as if welcoming triumphant heroes.
"What's... what's going on here?"
Lee Zhen was a bit confused, whispering to Lin Chen.
Lin Chen was equally puzzled; they hadn't notified anyone ahead of their return.
At this moment, Ning Ye laughed heartily and stepped out from the crowd, approaching the duo with cupped hands, his voice loud and filled with pride:
"Welcome back! The heroes of our Jiuxing City!"
"Patriarch Ning, this is a bit too much..."
Lin Chen, facing the overwhelming crowd, felt somewhat overwhelmed.
Ning Ye, noticing their awkwardness, laughed and explained:
