ebookland Chapter 398 Entering the Ruins!
Chapter 398 Entering the Ruins!
"What is the martial arts world? In my opinion, it's all about scheming and deceit!"
"No! We, the people of the martial world, should uphold justice and help the weak!"
"I don't understand anything else, but I'm content as long as I have the fine wine of Longcheng to keep me company."
People were talking about it everywhere, from the commercial street to the Dragon Gate Inn.
Everyone has a unique life, and each person's journey through life is one of a kind.
These customers often argue heatedly over just one sentence.
It is easy to imagine how influential "Snowy Mountain" was.
"Grandpa, it's so clean and beautiful here! But... what are they saying?" On the commercial street, a little girl named Lori, who was wrapped in a black robe and whose delicate doll-like face was only visible, was eating a large corn cob while curiously looking at the people around her.
The air in Longcheng is fresh and the environment is extremely comfortable, which she likes very much.
The food in Longcheng was also delicious, which made her like it even more.
However, what she was more curious about now was what all those people were arguing about.
"Grandpa doesn't know either." Beside the little girl, Luo Xia, also dressed in a black robe, looked around, his deep eyes also filled with doubt and confusion.
The grandfather and grandson came from a mysterious city, a large city buried deep underground.
Because they are rarely exposed to sunlight, their bodies are generally very weak, and they also suffer from a hereditary disease.
When exposed to sunlight, my body trembles and my skin feels a burning sensation.
Therefore, even though he was already a seventh-level expert, he still had to wear a black robe.
Luo Xia stroked his gray beard, looked at his granddaughter, and asked with a smile, "Do you like it here?"
"Yes, I like it!" The little girl nodded her head, a gleam in her eyes.
"If you like it, have fun here." Luo Xia patted his granddaughter's head affectionately. "This city is really special, unlike any other city we've ever been to!"
Over the years, he has traveled all over the country and visited dozens of cities and towns, large and small.
But I've never seen anything like Longcheng.
A good environment and wealth are secondary.
the most important is...
The "Prohibition of Weapons Stele" he saw in the Jiebing Pavilion, one of its clauses prohibiting the strong from bullying the weak, shocked him greatly... The soldiers guarding the city, the shopkeepers in the commercial street, and others were all very polite and friendly to him and his granddaughter.
With Rorschach's keen eye, he could tell at a glance that these people were all sincere.
The people here don't seem to be deceitful or bully the weak.
This place looks...like the beautiful ancient times before the apocalypse, as in legends.
It gives you a sense of unreality, yet it feels so close.
"I really wonder what kind of person the master of this city is?"
After gathering his thoughts, Luo Xia immediately took his granddaughter to the Dragon Gate Inn.
The grandfather and grandson found a room on the first floor to stay in.
Then, the grandfather and grandson strolled around Longcheng.
A moment later, following the map's directions, the two arrived at the ice cream shop. The little girl, holding her fruit drink and popcorn, excitedly exclaimed, "Grandpa, I know! They're all talking about a book called 'Snowy Day'! I want to read it too! Buy it for me quickly..."
Grandpa Luo Xia traveled all over the country and was very knowledgeable.
The little girl was interested in everything from a young age, so she learned to read and write at a very young age.
“Okay, I’ll buy them all for you…” Luo Xia smiled kindly and took out crystal coins to buy books.
Soon, a new girl picked up a book and became completely engrossed in it, unable to tear herself away.
This happens many times every day, and the waiters are used to it.
Meanwhile, since the Lord of Sunset City and the Lord of Ghost Lantern City arrived in the City of Ruins with their people.
Several other forces, some with eighth-tier experts and others even half-step ninth-tier experts in charge, also arrived one after another.
These people, like the people from Sunset City and Ghost Lantern City, stayed at the Dragon Gate Inn.
Moreover, as soon as these people moved into Dragon City, they heard what seemed to be everyone talking about it.
The newcomers were all very curious: what was wrong with these people?
However, just like the little girl, when she learned about the wonders of Dragon City...
After being captivated by novels such as "Investiture of the Gods" and "Snow in the Mountains," one can't help but become immersed in them.
Many people joined the debate and contributed a lot of energy stones to Xiao Yu.
And just like that, three days later.
"City Lord Xiao Yu!" Inside the inner city, at the City Lord's Mansion, City Lord Xue Ye arrived once again, his tone solemn: "The representatives of all forces have arrived; it's time!"
“Okay.” Xiao Yu nodded.
He and the others had all arrived and had been exploring the ancient ruins together for quite some time.
"In that case, let's set off immediately!"
The group immediately set off, heading straight for the spatial rift.
At this moment, at the entrance of Jiebing Pavilion.
"Grandpa, can't we not go?"
The little girl gripped her grandfather's withered, tree-bark-like hand tightly, tears streaming down her face. "I heard it's extremely dangerous inside. Even the previous lord of the Ruins City died there. Your strength is so weak, what if..."
What if...? The little girl didn't say it.
Because saying that word would be too disrespectful to Grandpa.
"Sigh, silly girl, you know that."
Luo Xia gently stroked the little girl's face and said bitterly, "There's a problem with our dungeon. The illness of our people is getting worse. If we can't find a cure, all of our people in the dungeon will die out sooner or later. Only the ruins offer a glimmer of hope..."
His gaze turned toward the city of ruins, and his eyes hardened.
He also wants to stay with his granddaughter forever.
But... for the sake of his people, he had no other choice!
After saying that, Luo Xia ignored his tearful granddaughter and went straight into the rising stone house.
Grandpa...you must come back!
This time, we went to explore the ruins.
Xiao Yu only brought a crow and a slime, a longsword, and a bow, all of which were in the crystal bracelet.
Honestly, all of Xiao Yu's pets are now very strong.
However, for him, going on the adventure would be a hindrance.
The reason for bringing a crow is because it has a very special ability: it can sense danger.
Taking this crow on an adventure is better than anything else!
Not to mention slimes, Xiao Yu takes them with him wherever he goes.
Moreover, with his strength, he is a true all-rounder, practically invincible.
Everyone else died in the ruins, but he was able to escape easily.
It's better to leave the other pets behind to protect Dragon City than to let them drag the team down.
Soon, except for a few who stayed outside to provide backup, all the major forces arrived at the entrance to the ruins.
"The black aura is getting thicker and thicker! This expedition may be much more dangerous than before."
This is, after all, a city of ruins, so the one in charge of this exploration is still Lord Xueye. As soon as he arrived at the spatial rift, he couldn't help but frown.
Previously, when Xiao Yu explored this place, he froze the entire area within several miles.
The thick, black liquid-like substance all shrank inside.
But now, these black liquids have resurfaced, even more concentrated than before.
Thinking of this, the Lord of Snow Night City said in a deep voice, "I hope everyone remembers that treasures are important, but...life is more important! Don't risk your lives for treasures. And don't kill each other for the sake of the ruins. Don't forget, the monsters inside are our real enemies!"
"Thank you for your concern, City Lord Xueye! Please rest assured!"
An eighth-level expert nodded perfunctorily, cupped his hands and smiled, "None of us are first-time adventurers, we're all very experienced! Nothing bad will happen easily."
“Yes! Lord Xueye is overthinking it! We are all compatriots. Once we enter the ruins, we should support each other and advance and retreat together.” The others also didn’t take it seriously and smiled perfunctorily.
"Then let's go in." The Lord of Snow Night City could only smile helplessly and say no more.
With a wave of his hand, the crowd immediately surged in.
Those who were eager to enter were actually at the eighth level, or even some at the half-step eighth level.
Because once a powerful person obtains a treasure, no one can take it away from them.
However, when the weak obtain treasures, it can easily lead to murder and robbery.
Enter the ruins first, find the treasure, and then leave ahead of time.
This... is almost the only way for the weak to obtain treasures.
"Lord of Dragon City, we're going in too." Lord Sunset City and Lord Ghost Lamp City exchanged a glance and then rushed into the spatial rift.
In the past, with their strength, they could have entered and exited the ruins seven times.
But now Xiao Yu is here.
Both of them were worried that if they got something good, Xiao Yu would snatch it away.
"City Lord Xiao Yu, let's go in too."
Subsequently, Lord Xueye and Xiao Yu entered the ruins one after the other.
However, to avoid conflict after discovering the treasure, the two decided to explore separately.
Anyway, Xiao Yu gave a sound-transmitting insect to Lord Xueye City, so that he could transmit messages when something happened.
"Hoo~ Such dense black energy?" Xiao Yu gasped as soon as he entered the spatial vortex.
Previously, from the outside, it seemed as if the black mist had turned into a tangible liquid.
But now, having actually entered the ruins, I can feel the danger inside.
Strictly speaking, his poison resistance talent cannot be described as complete immunity to toxins, but rather as adaptation to them.
The moment Xiao Yu inhaled a large amount of black gas, he felt dizzy.
However, the antibodies soon began to take effect, and the dizziness gradually subsided.
The more you inhale, the more thoroughly the toxin resistance is exerted, and the stronger your immunity to black gas becomes.
In the end, the black energy no longer had any negative impact on him.
"However, the smell of this black gas is really unpleasant." Although the outer layer of black gas no longer had any effect on him, the smell of this black gas was like ammonia, making him want to vomit.
Therefore, Xiao Yu didn't want to keep smelling these scents.
"Caw caw!" Just then, a cawing sound rang out.
Xiao Yu turned to look at his shoulder; the crow's eyes had turned scarlet.
Clearly, the crow, having inhaled too much black smoke, was gradually losing its senses.
As for the slime, the dark aura seems to have no effect on it at all, so there's no need to worry about it.
With a thought, Xiao Yu spread his energy, forming a spherical energy shield with a diameter of two meters, enveloping both himself and the crow. Now, they would no longer smell the disgusting odor.
At the same time, healing power was infused into the crow, and it instantly recovered completely.
"Alright, let's go inside and see if we find anything good."