Chapter 1077: Chapter 74: Searching for the Princess_2
Zhuo Yun’s eyes shimmered with a hint of joy, but that quickly faded as she frowned and said, "I am almost certain that Her Highness the Princess is within Sunset City, but if my guess is correct, because of her Elf King bloodline, the response from the Elf Bracelet is too strong, and that’s preventing us from discerning her exact location through its signals. What do we do now? Sunset City is so vast, we surely cannot search every house one by one, not only because time won’t allow it, but also because once we are discovered, it will be incredibly hard to move around Sunset City, let alone rescue the Princess."
The four of them fell silent, thinking hard, but no one could come up with any good ideas. Zhuo Yun sighed, "It’s a pity I don’t have the ability to sense the bloodline of the Elf King. It would be better if the Queen herself could come. With Her Majesty’s incredible power, surely she could find the Princess. If all else fails, we must return to our Elf Clan as soon as possible and request that Her Majesty comes in person."
Ah Dai felt a surge of inspiration and remembered the scroll given to him by the Elf Queen. He hurriedly said, "Sister, I have a way to summon Her Majesty the Queen to Sunset City." He then took out the scroll the Queen had given him from within the Dragon’s Blood and explained everything to the three of them. Zhuo Yun, upon hearing this, was overjoyed. "That’s fantastic, let’s summon Her Majesty the Queen right away. With her power, we will definitely be able to pinpoint the Princess’s location, and taking action will be much easier."
Yan Shi grabbed Ah Dai, who was about to open the scroll, and said, "Not so fast, let’s find a place to settle down first before we do anything. We don’t know what will happen when we open this scroll, and it would be bad if the people in Sunset City notice us. Moreover, since the Queen can only be summoned for two hours, we must make the most of that time to ensure we can rescue Her Highness the Princess."
Zhuo Yun cast an appreciative glance at Yan Shi and let out a sigh, "I was too impulsive. Let’s hurry and find a place to stay first. Thank you, Yan Shi."
Yan Shi looked deeply at Zhuo Yun. Their time together over the past year had caused his feelings for this kind-hearted elf girl to grow beyond his control. His heart, which had died with Yun Er’s death, seemed to have sprung back to life, reviving once more. Zhuo Yun in his eyes was like his reborn Yun Er, every frown and smile tugging at his heart. However, it was precisely because of the deceased Yun Er that he found it hard to face his own feelings. Despite his unusual concern for Zhuo Yun, he didn’t dare to show it, only often watching her silently from the side. Whenever it came to rescuing Elves, Yan Shi would always protect Zhuo Yun closely, fearing any harm might come to her. Even the tactless Ah Dai could see the change in Yan Shi. How could Zhuo Yun not be aware? But because of the loss of Qi Ling and the other Elves, Zhuo Yun’s mood had been very low. The simple Yan Shi wasn’t unable to move her; it was just that she now dared not face these feelings. Usually, Yan Shi and Zhuo Yun would unconsciously avoid each other’s gazes.
Zhuo Yun, somewhat evasively, moved to Ah Dai’s side. The four walked along the streets of Sunset City, which they found to be the broadest they had ever seen, stretching dozens of meters across. It didn’t seem as if any dark forces lurked here. Although the surrounding shops were plentiful, unlike other cities, there were no places such as gambling dens or brothels.
"Big brother, what do you think about that inn?" Yan Li pointed to a modestly-sized inn not far ahead. The exterior of the inn was very plain, without any fancy decorations, and a large sign above the entrance read "Tongxin Inn." Yan Shi nodded and said, "Alright, let’s stay there."
Upon entering the inn, they were all momentarily stunned; the interior decorations were dramatically different from the outside. From the outside, it was only an ordinary two-story building, but the spacious lobby inside was nearly a thousand square meters, lavish in its decor. Although it couldn’t compare with the grand hotel Dark Haoye they had once stayed at, it was still quite luxurious. Crimson carpets covered the floor and four massive columns at each corner supported the ceiling. The hall wasn’t overly furnished, but each decorative piece was exquisite. At the moment, there weren’t many guests inside, with only seven or eight people registering at the counter on the left side.
The arrival of the four drew the attention of two burly attendants who approached them with neutral expressions. One of the attendants said with a mocking tone, "Hold it right there, what business brings you to this place?"
Ah Dai was taken aback, "Isn’t this an inn? We’re here to stay, of course."
One attendant snorted disdainfully, "You must be bumpkins fresh from the countryside. Didn’t you research what Tongxin is all about? You’re not fit to stay here. Leave now, to save us the trouble of throwing you out."
Yan Li stepped forward, tip-toeing and grabbing the speaking attendant by the collar, angrily saying, "Who are you calling a bumpkin?"
The attendant was stunned; clearly, he hadn’t expected these four plainly dressed commoners to assault him. Yan Li’s grip was strong, and though not tall, his grasp left the attendant completely powerless to resist. Struggling fruitlessly, the attendant grew angry and said, "Shorty, let go or do you not want to live?"
