Chapter 267: Chapter 58 Desperate Merchant_5
Yan Shi sighed, "Let’s just take it one step at a time. We’ve just arrived and we could use a guide." He didn’t want to put Ah Dai in a difficult position, yet he was watching this suddenly emerged Vatana closely. He thought, ’If you show any signs of ulterior motives or take any actions that harm us, I will have your head.’ Since entering the Dark Province, Yan Shi had been extremely cautious. After all, this place was the dark land of all continent civilization, rumored to be filled with an evil aura everywhere.
Early the next morning, under the guidance of Vatana, who was familiar with the terrain, the four of them set off on the road to the Dark City. Along the way, aside from directing their path, Vatana was mostly silent and said very little. He would occasionally glance at Ah Dai with gratitude filled eyes. As they got closer to the Dark City, the worry on his face grew deeper.
The Dark City, the provincial capital of the Dark Province, was so large in scale that it seemed to surpass the City of Light. The bustling crowd kept moving back and forth from the wide city gates, but at first glance, it didn’t seem at all like a city thriving with dark forces. It appeared to be no different from the City of Light. Arriving at the city gate, Vatana stopped. His face reflected agony, as if he wasn’t facing a city gate, but rather the Gate of Hell.
"Uncle, don’t worry. Since I have promised to help you repay the debt, I surely can do it. Come, let’s go in," Ah Dai comforted Vatana while pulling out the Elf Bracelet from his pocket. The bracelet was slightly warm, faintly flashing a gentle green light. Ah Dai looked at Yan Shi, and both their faces were filled with excitement. The bracelet already told them that within the City of Darkness, Elves existed.
Yan Shi whispered, "We sure are lucky. I didn’t expect that our first stop would be this successful." Locating one Elf made it much easier to discover the whereabouts of others. At this time, Yan Li also noticed the change in the bracelet Ah Dai was holding. He was about to cheer in joy when Yan Shi covered his mouth and gave him a stern look, making him calm down. Vatana seemed oblivious to their reactions, and continued to be lost in his own thoughts.
Ah Dai put the bracelet back into his pocket. Looking toward the gate of the Dark City, he spoke with full confidence, "Let’s go." My dear Elf friends who are in trouble, your liberation is near. I will surely save you from the sea of suffering. Hang in there! With these thoughts, Ah Dai’s eyes sparkled with determination.
As they approached the city gate, Vatana suddenly stopped. His body slightly convulsed as he muttered, "Ah Dai, maybe I shouldn’t go in. I, I’m afraid I’ll run into those who are demanding repayment of the debt."
Ah Dai stopped Vatana’s retreating figure, "Uncle, don’t be afraid. Didn’t I promise to help you repay your debts? Once they are repaid, nobody will bother you anymore. Come on, let’s go in." Saying this, he went ahead with Vatana towards the city. How could Vatana resist Ah Dai’s force? The four of them finally entered the Dark City.
The population hustling and bustling within the Dark City was even more than in the City of Light. Everyone seemed to be in a rush, and many worn and listless faces could be seen. Now that they were inside the city, Vatana seemed somewhat relieved. He whispered to Ah Dai, "You see those people with weary and despairing faces? They’ve gambled all night and lost money. I used to be one of them."
