Reaching into his inner robes, Zhang Zhenyu pulled out a heavy gold-embossed token and flashed it directly in front of the guard's face.
The guard's eyes widened in sheer panic the moment he caught a clear sight of the crest engraved on the token.
"S-Sir! I am deeply sorry! I had no idea it was you!" The guard immediately dropped his spear and bowed low, trembling.
"So, are we permitted to enter now?" Zhang Zhenyu asked calmly.
"Yes! Yes! Of course! Please, go right ahead!" The guard nodded frantically, waving his hands to signal the gatekeepers to raise the heavy wooden iron bars.
Bai Xifeng watched the entire interaction from her horse with sharp interest. It appeared that Zhang Zhenyu possessed some genuine, formidable influence and power in this region after all.
"Lady Bai, you and your friends are more than welcome to stay at my family's estate to rest for the night." Zhang Zhenyu offered, turning back to her with a polite smile.
