Douluo Continent: Protector Qian Renxue, Martial Soul: Dark Demon Dragon

Chapter 13: A magnificent journey to Tiandou City!

As the sun slowly set from the vast sky, the carriage sped along the road ahead at breakneck speed, bathed in the afterglow of the sunset.

Although the carriage was moving at an extremely fast speed, the coachman skillfully controlled the carriage, which was traveling at breakneck speed.

The coachman held the reins tightly with both hands, his expression extremely calm, as if no matter how fast the carriage increased, he could handle it with ease and composure.

"Sir, are you satisfied with our pace of travel? We're less than ten miles from Tiandou City. It won't be long before we arrive!" the coachman said cheerfully into the carriage.

Inside the carriage, Lin Xiao gently stroked the sleeping black dragon above his head. The high-intensity flight day and night was too much for the black dragon, even though its body was made of steel, and it would feel tired.

After boarding the carriage, the black dragon coiled up and quietly rested on his head, falling into a deep sleep. Although the journey was inevitably bumpy and uneven, it did not affect the black dragon's sleep quality in the slightest.

Lin Xiao listened intently in silence and could even hear the black dragon's breathing very clearly; it was a faint snoring sound that echoed continuously in his ears.

"Not bad, the speed is indeed very fast, but this carriage is rather simple. However, it doesn't matter. As long as we can arrive at Tiandou City before sunset, you will naturally receive a fair share of the gold soul coins." Lin Xiao said calmly and quietly, watching the ever-changing scenery outside the carriage window.

"Sir, please rest assured and leave the rest to me. I will definitely be able to get you to Tiandou City safely before the sun completely sets! But what you said is also true."

"Although my carriage is the fastest in this area, its overall quality and comfort are not very good. Once I save up enough money, I will definitely get a more comfortable carriage," the coachman said with a hearty laugh.

As the sun gradually set, just before sunset, the coachman successfully delivered Lin Xiao to the city gate of Tiandou City. For this extremely experienced coachman with a fine steed, the journey of ten miles was a great insult if he failed to deliver Lin Xiao to Tiandou City before sunset!

The city walls of Tiandou City are majestic and towering, meticulously constructed from hard stone blocks. The city gates are extremely wide, far beyond imagination, wide enough to allow several carriages to pass side by side without any obstruction.

The carriage came to a smooth stop not far from the gates of Heaven Dou City. Lin Xiao slowly stepped out of the carriage, then handed the coachman some gold soul coins, smiling, "Get me to Heaven Dou City before sunset, a distance of five hundred li. This is the gold soul coins you deserve!"

The coachman carefully accepted the gold soul coin with trembling hands, holding it in his hands. His eyes were filled with fervor as he looked directly at Lin Xiao, and he asked in a slightly trembling voice, "Sir, this journey should only cost ten silver soul coins. Are you sure you want to give me gold soul coins?"

Gold Soul Coins are the highest-level currency among all currencies. Just one coin is enough to support the entire expenses of an average family of three for six months!

According to their market rate, the coachman can only earn ten silver soul coins for each 500-mile journey. To accumulate enough gold soul coins, they would need to make ten 500-mile journeys.

When Lin Xiao directly pulled out the gold soul coins, how could the stableman, who knew the market well, possibly remain calm?

Seeing the coachman's honesty, Lin Xiao smiled faintly and said, "This is what you deserve. If you had ridden in someone else's carriage, you probably wouldn't have been able to get me to Tiandou City before sunset today!"

"Besides, didn't you say you'd get a better carriage when you have more money? I think you can use this gold soul coin as payment for the new carriage. This carriage is quite uncomfortable to sit in for long periods."

"Thank you so much, sir!" The coachman said gratefully, holding the gold soul coins in both hands.

Lin Xiao shook his head with a wry smile, his face returning to its cold and aloof demeanor. He turned and left without making any response, heading straight for the gates of Tiandou City.

Before the towering and majestic gates of Tiandou City, dozens of soldiers clad in sturdy silver armor stood guard, each gripping a sharp silver spear. Their expressions were solemn and serious as they meticulously checked the bustling crowd about to enter Tiandou City.

Lin Xiao stopped, put his hands behind his back, slowly raised his head, and stared at the Heavenly Dou City standing in front of him. Although his expression was cold and indifferent, a slight ripple had been stirred in the depths of his heart.

Lin Xiao couldn't help but exclaim, "As expected of the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, its magnificent and spectacular scenery is in no way inferior to our Spirit City!"

"Heaven Dou City, as the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, carries a long history and is also the safest place in the Heaven Dou Empire. As a prosperous and wealthy place, it is not surprising that it is no less than the Spirit Hall."

There are three most prosperous places in Douluo Continent: Heaven Dou City of the Heaven Dou Empire, Star Luo City of the Star Luo Empire, and finally, Spirit City of the Spirit Hall!

The level of prosperity in these three places was vastly different from the villages Lin Xiao encountered on the border of the Heaven Dou Empire; it was as if they were from two or more different eras.

If villagers living in remote villages suddenly came to Tiandou City, they would definitely feel as if they had entered another world, and might even wonder if they had stepped into a completely different world for some reason.

As the sun completely set behind the mountains, the sky gradually darkened, night began to fall, and darkness gradually enveloped the earth.

The soldiers at the gates of Tiandou City watched the sun completely set in the west as night began to fall. The lead soldier walked up to the people who had not yet entered Tiandou City and immediately shouted at the top of his lungs:

"The sun has set, and the city gates are about to close. Those who haven't yet entered Tiandou City can make do with the night at one of the nearby inns and come back tomorrow!"

Those who hadn't yet entered Tian Dou City were filled with disappointment, but had no choice but to leave. All the soldiers withdrew back into Tian Dou City, and the enormous city gate gradually began to close.

(End of this chapter)