Chapter 93: Hanhai City
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"My second condition is that you must never harm anyone related to Shrek Academy, no matter the circumstances," Tang San said, his eyes burning intently.
Dugu Bo chuckled derisively. "Ha, you're dreaming. No matter the circumstances? If I'm attacked, I can't fight back? What if my enemies join? Do you think I'd agree to a condition that puts such a huge shackle on me? Is what you're doing for me worth that much?"
Tang San's expression changed, and he said in a low voice, "This is your life we're talking about!"
Dugu Bo's eerie green eyes flashed coldly:
"And yours too, along with those three's… Do you want me to choose one right now and torture them to death with poison, bit by bit?"
"You dare?"
"What wouldn't I dare?" Dugu Bo said disdainfully. "Stop making such outlandish requests. You're far less sensible than Amon."
Dugu Bo was annoyed by Tang San's greed. Relying on his knowledge of the antidote, he kept making unreasonable demands. In comparison, his dealings with Amon were much more pleasant.
Amon, Amon, always Amon! Tang San grew more and more disgusted with that name.
He took a deep breath and said coldly, "Then my second condition is that you let my teachers leave, and you must not actively attack the current Shrek Seven Devils."
"Shrek Seven Devils?" Dugu Bo was taken aback.
"That's Dai Mubai, Oscar, me, Ma Hongjun, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing," Tang San explained.
Dugu Bo pondered for a moment and agreed:
"Alright, but you're excluded. Otherwise, I won't even be able to touch you… If you try any tricks while detoxifying me, I'll definitely have to teach you a lesson."
Tang San's expression froze. Did he have to be so direct about wanting to attack me…
The stiffness on his face lasted only a moment before returning to normal, and he nodded. "Okay."
"What's the third condition?" Dugu Bo asked proactively.
"I'm not sure yet. I'll tell you when I've thought about it," Tang San said, not rushing to make all his demands, planning to see how things went.
"Then I have the right to refuse. I can't pay too much for this condition of yours," Dugu Bo said calmly.
Tang San frowned slightly and replied, "Okay."
Afterward, Tang San returned to Yu Xiaogang and the others, who were waiting in place, and explained that Dugu Bo had no malicious intent towards him and simply wanted to keep him around to discuss and exchange ideas on the art of using poison for some time.
Yu Xiaogang and the others were skeptical. Of course, he knew Dugu Bo's accomplishments in the art of poison. If Tang San could learn from him, he would naturally benefit greatly. But Dugu Bo was always unpredictable, and he was a little worried about Tang San's safety.
Seeing their concerns, Dugu Bo sneered, "You can come and visit him at any time, but not too frequently. I don't like being disturbed."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang felt relieved and bowed to Dugu Bo. "Then we'll have to trouble Senior to take care of Xiao San. If this kid is disrespectful in any way, I hope Senior will forgive him."
On a leaf, a translucent worm with twelve rings and starry colors wriggled its body and burrowed into the shadows of the branches.
Not far away, having received the message from the Worm of Time, Amon, who had been poisoned, chuckled softly, "Tang San saved Yu Xiaogang and the others. It seems to be pretty much the same as in the original story."
He glanced at another Amon beside him and said, "Go tell the main body about this. Although whether Tang San lives or dies won't change our short-term plans,
"The main body likes the feeling of being in control of the overall situation. Knowing that the butterfly effect here hasn't had too much of an impact will put him at ease."
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Hanhai City, the largest city in the western frontier of the Heaven Dou Empire, is also the largest coastal city and port city on the Douluo Continent.
The huge city is built along the sea, with the main part of the city built on a mountain by the sea, encompassing the entire mountain and extending to the coast.
A caravan from the north came to this magnificent city along with the bustling crowd.
The city guards came to perform a routine inspection. Seeing some furs and mountain goods they had never seen before on the trucks, they couldn't help but ask:
"Is this your first time in Hanhai City? Where did these things come from?"
The leader of the caravan, an Amon whose personality was close to that of the main body, adjusted the edge of his monocle and replied with a chuckle:
"We come from the north. It is said that things from the inland can be sold here for dozens of times the price, and things from here can also be sold back for a considerable profit, so we took the risk to try it out."
As he spoke, he imperceptibly stuffed a few silver soul coins into the guard's hand.
The guard's face showed a satisfied smile. "I wish you good luck in your business."
He waved his hand, signaling them to pass.
After entering the city, the leader Amon weighed the newly acquired purse, a slightly wicked smile appearing on his face:
"There are some things the main body can't do. He needs a stable environment, but the clones are different.
"Alright, everyone Amons, let's scatter. After finding a clue, notify the others with spiritual messages."
The Amons scattered, either alone, in pairs, or in groups of three or five, searching for clues about the mermaid race in this vast Hanhai City.
At the city gate, the soldier who had accepted Amon's bribe wanted to put the silver soul coins into his purse, but after searching around, he couldn't find his purse:
"Damn it, what's going on? I clearly remember bringing it…"
The leader Amon looked at the pedestrians coming and going on the street. The residents of Hanhai City had a relatively large difference from the people of the north.
Most of the people here were relatively short and had darker skin. Even Amon, who could only be said to be of average height in the north, had a feeling of standing out from the crowd here.
He stared at the highest building in the distance, located at the top of the mountain, which was the location of the Spirit Hall Main Hall.
Although Hanhai City was not the capital city of the Fasinuo Province, due to its important geographical location as an outpost to defend against the Sea God Island forces, the Spirit Hall here was also at the main hall level, and the hall master was the Soul Sage-level red-clothed Bishop Pierce.
Amon did not go directly to the Spirit Hall, but instead entered a clothing store, completely changing his style of dress, and then went to a barber shop, permed his hair, and dyed it golden before slowly walking towards the Spirit Hall.
Walter had greeted the Spirit Hall here, asking them to assist Amon's actions. However, once he contacted them, some of his information would definitely be sent to Walter.
Amon didn't want him to know that he could split into clones, and that the clones could act independently hundreds of kilometers away.
So he had to pretend to be a completely different person, taking Amon's commission and working for him.
Arriving at the Spirit Hall, Amon showed Walter's token to him, and the guard at the door respectfully let him pass.
One of them hurriedly ran into the hall to report.
Walking into the hall, a man in a red robe who looked to be in his fifties or sixties walked over. He looked at Amon for a moment and said:
"I am Pierce, the hall master of this main hall. May I ask what your name is?"
Amon showed a kind smile on his face and said softly, "Just call me Adam."
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