She pondered to herself.
After much deliberation, Ma Xiaoling decided to go!
With suspicions in her mind, she could no longer hold back.
However, even if you are going, you must not go rashly; you must make full preparations.
Thinking of this, Ma Xiaoling could no longer sit still. She got up, went out, found her old friend He Yingqiu, and bought a bunch of talismans, cinnabar, and other items from him.
Early the next morning, Ma Xiaoling took a bus to the outside of Kowloon Walled City.
From a distance, the entire Kowloon Walled City is completely different from the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, and can even be described as incongruous.
The ancient city walls enclose the entire Kowloon City, separating it from the outside world, as if they were two separate worlds!
The wide street beneath Ma Xiaoling's feet is like a dividing line, with the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong on one side and the utterly quiet Kowloon Walled City on the other.
She looked up at the city gate, where a stone plaque hung with the three large characters "Nine Dragons City" written in a flamboyant style.
At the city gate, there were four city guards, dressed like they were in period dramas, wearing chainmail and carrying long swords.
It gives one a sense of temporal and spatial disorientation, as if one has traveled back to ancient times.
However, Ma Xiaoling dared not harbor any covetous thoughts.
In her perception, the four city guards possessed a powerful aura, their blood flowing like dragons, blotting out the sky and exuding a fierce presence.
Ma Xiaoling's smile faded, and her expression turned serious.
"Perhaps, deciding to come to Kowloon City was a mistake!"
Kowloon City gives the world only one feeling: mystery!
They have no contact with the outside world, are self-sufficient, and even their lifestyle is completely different.
It wasn't until a few years ago, when Kowloon City TV officially started broadcasting, that people in Hong Kong and even around the world learned about some general information about Kowloon City.
"However, since we're already here, there's no reason not to go in when there's a door open!"
Ma Xiaoling made up her mind and walked towards the Kowloon City gate.
"Who goes there? What brings you to Kowloon City?"
As expected, the guards standing ramrod straight at the door stopped her.
A hint of panic flashed in Ma Xiaoling's eyes, but she pretended to be calm.
"What, are outsiders not allowed in Kowloon City? I've come to pay a visit to a senior!"
Faced with the guards' attempt to stop her, she asked a question in return.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jiancheng remained expressionless and showed no emotional fluctuation. He said calmly, "The Kowloon City Management Law stipulates that all outsiders entering the city must have their identity and origin checked. Please show us your identification information so that we can inspect it. Thank you for your cooperation!"
As members of the Xiao family, regardless of their status, everyone must take turns guarding the city gates; this was a rule set by Xiao Ning.
As Xiao Ning's great-grandson, Xiao Jiancheng, even as the second grandson of the eldest son, was no exception and dutifully attended to his duties.
Check identity information?
Ma Xiaoling was taken aback; that was not a problem.
Here, take it!
She took out her ID card and handed it to Xiao Jiancheng, who had a cool expression on his face. Then, she looked at him curiously, wondering how he would conduct the examination.
But then Xiao Jiancheng took her ID card, pulled out a black machine from his waist, placed the ID card on top of the machine, and with a "beep!" the machine lit up with a green light.
"Ma Xiaoling, current descendant of the Ma family of the Northern Dragon Clan, female, 20 years old, with the eighth level of acquired spiritual cultivation, verification passed!"
Xiao Jiancheng looked at the display screen on the second-generation identity verification device in his hand, then glanced at Ma Xiaoling up and down, nodded, returned the identity card to her, and let her pass.
"Miss Ma, once you enter this city, you must abide by its rules. Violation is strictly prohibited, or you will bear the consequences!"
After saying that, Xiao Jiancheng turned around, took out a booklet from the guard room, and handed it over.
Ma Xiaoling took it and saw that it was titled "Provisional Management Regulations of Kowloon City". She flipped through it casually. The 32k booklet had only about ten pages, with pictures and text, listing some prohibited items and various penalties.
After reading it, Ma Xiaoling had a general idea of what was going on. It was called a management method, but it was not much different from the public security management laws of various countries, except for some differences in the punishments.
For example, spitting indiscriminately is prohibited, otherwise a fine will be imposed.
If you are robbed or have your belongings stolen, you can shout for help or call for free from a public phone booth on the street. The city guards will arrive within five minutes.
Within the city, city guards patrol 24 hours a day.
Stealing is forbidden, or you will be publicly stripped of your pants and whipped ten times.
They are forbidden from raping or plundering; otherwise, they will be punished by having their faces tattooed.
...and so on, some strange and unusual methods of punishment.
However, upon closer examination, Ma Xiaoling found nothing wrong with it.
"Hey, big guy, how did you know who I am?"
After glancing at it briefly, Ma Xiaoling closed the booklet, put her hands behind her back, and asked curiously.
Although the guard's glance was quite tangible, Ma Xiaoling was furious inside, but she didn't show it on her face.