After learning of these unpublished pieces of information from Feng Yuan, the patrolling officer asked him appreciatively if there was anything he needed help with. Not to ntion his status, just the information he shared was quite useful for their patrols.
After all, before any official decision is made, these deploynt adjustnts aren’t directly handed to them. Knowing in advance ans they can fully prepare. As for whether plans will change?
That isn’t really a big issue. At least, if things stay mostly unchanged as Feng Yuan ntioned, then it’s unlikely there will be any changes. Also, judging by how Feng Yuan knows these details, he’s probably not an outsider. After all, his classmates aren’t aware of the Great Xia’s official coordination over the entire archaeological operation.
At least, with Feng Yuan having access to complete information, he must be part of the core team. His current presence here clearly indicates he’s relaxing, which ans the chances of major changes in Eagle’s Ravine are already low, and it’s now only in the stage of tedious cleanup, allowing core team mbers to take a break.
Of course, the guess wasn’t entirely correct, but to so extent, what Feng Yuan said wasn’t wrong.
The archaeological team initially thought soone was sabotaging when they received reports of changes from the patrol in Jin Sha City. However, once the situation was clear, they wasted no ti in submitting the subsequent containnt opinions.
In the end, it ended up much like what Feng Yuan said: the lockdown in Jin Sha City was mostly lifted. Although the significant tourist spots, Hu’er Ma Sha Sea and Eagle’s Ravine, remained inaccessible, Jin Sha City, having developed over so many years, doesn’t solely rely on these two attractions.
Moreover, with the discovery at Eagle’s Ravine being made public, it actually brought in quite a number of tourists.
Holding Xiao Ji, Feng Yuan admired the sandy sea from the platform for a while, then gently stroked Xiao Ji’s head and said,
"How about we go get sothing to eat now?"
Stretching its wings, Xiao Ji chirped and looked towards Big Cat. Understanding the gesture, the latter chuckled and said,
"Alright then, why don’t you lead the way~"
As an established tourist city, Feng Yuan wasn’t worried that Xiao Ji and the others would find anything strange. After all, Jin Sha City’s tourism managent was quite adept at handling false adverts, which, although existent, were penalized very quickly.
Following Xiao Ji and the others to the comrcial street, Feng Yuan shook his head with a hint of helplessness upon seeing the deserted shops and said,
"It seems there are quite a few specialty snacks; it’s a pity the restrictions are a bit strict this ti."
"If it weren’t strict and sothing happened, it wouldn’t be a small matter. But judging by your look, are you from out of town? With the attractions closed, why stay here?"
Just then, a girl in a market patrol uniform suspiciously scrutinized Feng Yuan as if looking at a suspect. Given the few tourists left in Jin Sha City, folks leisurely wandering like Feng Yuan were even fewer.
"Just here to relax, of course."
Casually, Feng Yuan replied, glancing at the girl who was evidently around the sa age as Dou Yanlan and the others. With little thought, he could surmise she was temporarily reassigned from Jin Sha Academy to help maintain order.
After all, this was a crucial tourist comrcial district in Jin Sha City. Even without many tourists now, they still needed people to watch over and prevent opportunistic troublemakers during this regulated period.
For this reason, not much power was required for patrol duty here, just the ability to manage. If anyone dared to act up, a garrison was stationed nearby. Even if many were sent out, plenty of Spirit Beast guards would remain at the garrison.
Though she doubted Feng Yuan’s intentions, she still courteously asked,
"Sorry, due to temporary control asures, I need to verify your identity. Can I know where you are staying?"
"Uh, well, I’ve been resting by Eagle’s Ravine these days. As for the hotel, which one was it?"
After a brief thought, with a furrowed brow, Feng Yuan’s face made her pause. Rembering sothing, her suspicion eased a bit. Feng Yuan appeared about her age, and she was aware of the archaeological team bringing Maomu Academy students for an exploration. Many in their academy envied the opportunity, lanting not being chosen.
She never expected to encounter soone from the archaeological team here. Of course, she would wait for Feng Yuan to explain, lest he was uninford about the archaeological mission, and she might have to call for backup.
Being a freshman admitted alongside Feng Yuan’s group, she only had sufficient skills to question suspicious individuals here. If trouble arose, she couldn’t handle troublemakers.
Feng Yuan didn’t think much of it; he pulled out his ID and handed it over, saying,
"Never mind, this should verify my identity, right? I’m with the archaeological team. But since the main excavation has concluded, I ca over to relax."
Taking his ID, she hesitated, realizing she couldn’t verify its authenticity. Witnessing her awkwardness, Feng Yuan retrieved his ID and, scratching his head, said helplessly,
"How about I call the Special Duty Team here?"
"No, no need! I’m sorry, sorry for bothering you. Seeing soone alone... this and that..."
Embarrassed, the girl quickly apologized to Feng Yuan, not expecting such a blunder. Usually, even among the archaeological team mbers, not many possessed special IDs. She wasn’t involved in work related to special IDs, so recognizing its validity would be odd.
"It’s alright, I’m not blaming you. It’s just in case of an attack here, being cautious isn’t bad. But your seemingly leisurely job might beco hectic in a few days~"
With a chuckle, Feng Yuan mischievously reminded her, making her pause in confusion and ask,
"Why?"
"Haha~ that’s because the restrictions will be temporarily lifted in a few days. Although Eagle’s Ravine and Hu’er Ma Sha Sea remain closed, tourists coming for the relics probably won’t be few~"
Hearing Feng Yuan’s words, her face changed. If entry to Jin Sha City was unrestricted, tourists might flock in. Unlike the previous patrolling officer, she knew that, currently, due to the suspected ancient civilization’s Golden Feather Treasury involving Jin Sha City, it attracted a lot of attention.
If train access to Jin Sha City wasn’t temporarily obstructed, it would have seen a tourist surge, even if Eagle’s Ravine remained closed, and Hu’er Ma Sha Sea inaccessible. This wouldn’t prevent them from sightseeing around the city.
In fact, if access to Hu’er Ma Sha Sea was allowed, they might not even want to. The governnt already disclosed its initial findings, and efforts from illegal groups already activated parts of it. Without the White Wolf Deity guarding it, they worried the relic might threaten Jin Sha City’s safety.
This extrely dangerous location, photos from afar would suffice. Letting them closely observe might not interest tourists—after all, they’re not here for a deathly experience.
If visitor numbers surge, Jin Sha City’s patrolling pressure would spike. Currently, Jin Sha City’s defense force is at its limit; only their schools like Jin Sha Academy have extra capacity, aning they’ll be much busier then.
"Really? Is it really like this?"
She remained skeptical of Feng Yuan’s words. After all, his role in the archaeological team might not include such decision-making knowledge, right?
With a shrug, Feng Yuan helplessly said,
"If you don’t believe , I can’t help it, but I’m telling the truth. If the excavation wasn’t paused, I wouldn’t have ti for this. Hmm, or if it wasn’t to wait for Lorraine Tower’s team, I’d head back to Maomu City directly."
In fact, his stay here was primarily to prevent hidden traps being activated by them leading to major issues. Of course, if other Divine Beasts remained, he could leave earlier. Still, Feng Yuan intended to wait for Lorraine Tower’s team to directly explore Hu’er Ma Sha Sea.
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