Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

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Lin Wan found his respectful demeanor somewhat amusing, but remained calm on the surface.

Chapter 431 Seahorse City

The three of them crossed the bridge and stepped onto the other side.

Ahead, the dense forest parted automatically to the sides, revealing a path covered with fine white sand.

At the end of the path, a city stands quietly in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Lin Wan looked up.

The city is indeed small. The city wall is only a little over five meters high, with neatly stacked bluish-gray stone bricks that gleam with a warm light in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Compared to the woods they had passed through on their way here, the terrain here was much higher, and from this vantage point, one could almost see the entire outline of the city at a glance.

It lacks the imposing grandeur of Tiandou City and the somber atmosphere of Xingluo City, which is filled with the scent of war and hordes.

It's just a small town.

Quiet, clean, and peaceful.

But Lin Wan's gaze was quickly drawn to the tall building in the center of the city.

The building was twenty or thirty meters tall, made entirely of dark blue stone. Its shape was somewhat similar to the Seahorse Pillar, but it was much wider and more like a tower.

The most eye-catching feature is at the top, where a huge seahorse statue stands with its head held high, appearing to be edged with gold in the sunset.

Following his gaze, Haima Douluo Ouya smiled slightly and pointed to the building:

"That is the City Lord's Mansion. Poseidon Island has a total of seven sacred pillars and seven cities. This is Seahorse City, which I protect."

He paused, his tone carrying a mixture of pride and reverence:

"There are about 1,200 people living in Seahorse City. They are all the most loyal believers of the Sea God, and have lived here for generations without ever leaving."

Lin Wan nodded without saying anything.

More than a thousand people is indeed not a lot.

But on this Poseidon Island, this is a city.

Seahorse Douluo continued, "Let's go, I'll take you inside."

The three continued along the white sand path and soon arrived at the city gate.

Although it is called a city gate, it is more like a mansion gate, about four meters high and three meters wide, with two heavy wooden doors wide open at the moment.

Four guards stood at the gate, dressed in light blue armor and holding spears.

The four guards almost simultaneously knelt on one knee the moment they saw Seahorse Douluo, their spears planted firmly on the ground, their heads bowed deeply.

"Greetings, Lord Kaiba!"

The voices were perfectly synchronized and extremely respectful.

Seahorse Douluo didn't stop walking, he just casually waved his hand and said, "Get up."

"Yes!"

The four guards then stood up and returned to their positions, their eyes fixed straight ahead.

The moment Lin Wan stepped through the city gate and into Haima City, a sense of tranquility, as if isolated from the world, washed over her.

The street was not wide, only about three or four zhang (approximately 10-12 meters), and was paved with smooth bluestone slabs. Each slab was polished smooth and delicate, and even fine moss grew in the gaps.

The streets are lined with rows of low buildings, most of which are only two stories high. They are a mix of wood and stone, with a simple style that exudes a sense of weight and age.

Lin Wan noticed that there were several shops on this short street.

The shop with dried fish and seashell ornaments hanging on the walls was probably a general store.

It was a shop that smelled faintly of medicine, like a herbal medicine shop.

There was also a blacksmith shop with a few simple iron tools displayed at the entrance.

Small but complete.

Seahorse Douluo walked in front, introducing the various aspects as he went:

"Seahorse City is not large, but it has everything it needs. The residents live off the sea, fishing, pearl harvesting, and aquaculture. Their lives are simple but peaceful. The Sea God protects them, and they have never suffered any disasters."

Lin Wan nodded, her gaze sweeping across the end of the street.

There, the city lord's mansion stands quietly, with a huge seahorse statue overlooking the entire city.

They hadn't gone far when they arrived at the city lord's mansion.

Unlike the sacred and solemn Seahorse Pillar, this city lord's mansion feels more like... a slightly larger residence.

The gate was not large, and it was not even as grand as the city gate we had just seen. It was just two ordinary wooden doors painted dark blue, and there were no guards in front of it.

Seahorse Douluo pushed open the wooden door and stepped aside:

"Mr. Lin, please."

Lin Wan stepped across the threshold.

Inside was a small courtyard paved with fine white stones, dotted with a few low-lying green plants.

Directly opposite the courtyard is a three-story building, also made of dark blue stone, simple and unadorned.

Seahorse Douluo led him up to the second floor and pushed open the door to a room at the far end:

"This is your accommodation. It's a bit simple, please don't mind."

The room was indeed not very big.

A bed, a table, two chairs, and a wardrobe.

It was very clean, and the window faced the distant sea; you could hear the faint sound of waves as soon as you opened the window.

Lin Wan glanced at it and nodded: "Thank you."

Seeing that he was satisfied, Seahorse Douluo's smile became more sincere: "Then please rest first. If you need anything, just let the guards outside know."

After speaking, he bowed slightly, stepped out, and closed the door behind him.

The room fell silent.

Lin Wan stood by the window, gazing at the line where the sea and sky met in the distance, and stood quietly for a while.

There was a soft knock on the door behind me.

"Come in."

The door opened, and Ariel walked in.

She had changed into dry clothes, her long, fiery red hair cascading down her back, making her face appear even whiter. She walked to Lin Wan's side and stood beside him by the window.

"How are you?" she asked softly. "How do you feel?"

Lin Wan didn't turn around, but simply said, "It's more comfortable than the City of Slaughter."

Ariel chuckled softly.

The two stood side by side for a while, neither of them speaking.

The setting sun outside the window was slowly sinking into the sea, painting the entire sky in a blend of gold and red. The distant sound of waves drifted in, mingled with the occasional cry of a seabird, creating a scene of tranquility like a painting.

After a while, Ariel turned her head and looked at him:

"I have to go now."

Lin Wan then turned her head and met those azure eyes.

Ariel continued, "The Sea Witch must have heard about the Nine Trials of the Sea God. I need to go to her and explain the situation."

She paused, her tone tinged with helplessness: "After all, on the surface, the two of us... aren't close."

Lin Wan nodded, indicating her understanding.

"Take care of yourself."

After she finished speaking, she turned and walked towards the door.

The door closed gently.

The room fell silent again.

Lin Wan turned around and continued to look at the sea outside the window.

The last rays of the setting sun were fading, and night was slowly rising from the east. The distant sea gradually darkened, leaving only the ripples illuminated by the moonlight nearby, gently undulating.

Lin Wan turned around, walked back to the bedside, and sat down on the edge of the bed.

He closed his eyes.

Take a deep breath.

Then, sink your consciousness into your body.

hum!

In that instant, the whole world fell silent.

No, it's not quiet.

Yes... it's gone.

All senses were stripped away; hearing, smell, and touch were all reduced to nothingness.

All that remains is perception.

Chapter 432 Analyzing Power

In this endless void, Lin Wan's consciousness was like a wisp of light sinking into the deep sea, drifting aimlessly without any support.