Monarch Of Time

Chapter 171 - 171 Heavenʼs Dome city

ʼʼThen... young master Shun... what must I do, for you to forgive me?ʼʼ

A big smile covered Shun Longʼs face, as he finally heard the words that he had been waiting to hear, since the first time that they had met with Zhang Dingxiang.

All of his actions until today, since he had arrived in the Night star continent, including having the ʼSilver-winged panther kingʼ out in the open and strolling around the Silver sword city on its back, were planned to lead to this moment.

Shun Long was certain that since he had entered a ʼseemingly big guildʼ from the outside, there would definitely be a high-rank Elder who would try to recruit them, as soon as he and Liu Mei stepped inside.

And indeed, as soon as he and Liu Mei entered inside, everything went according to his expectations, as an Elder from the Pale Moon guild had come to meet them.

Of course, Shun Long hadnʼt been certain that Zhang Dingxiang would be tricked with just a few top-grade rank 3 ʼBlood combustion pillsʼ, which was why he was prepared to refine the rank 4 ʼGolden Jade spirit treeʼ into a rank 4 ʼSpirit enhancing pillʼ before he came here again.

Who would expect after all, for the Elder of the ʼPale Moon guildʼ to be so greedy, that Shun Long didnʼt even need to put in motion his second plan ?!

Shun Long smiled as he looked at Zhang Dingxiang in front of him, but the tone of his voice was still cold as he said

ʼʼI have a few questions. If Elder answers truthfully, then I will think of staying to the ʼPale Moon guildʼ until the 3 months period is over. However, if you lie to me again Elder Zhang, then you can forget about me helping your guild.ʼʼ

Zhang Dingxiangʼs heart constricted, as he clearly understood that he had fallen into a trap, and with a painful look in his eyes, he nodded his head as he said

ʼʼPlease ask your questions young master Shun. If I can answer, then I will definitely do so. But you should also understand, that some things are impossible to reveal.ʼʼ

Shun Long didnʼt seem to mind the bald Elderʼs words, and nodding his head he asked

ʼʼThen, here is my first question. Who is the strongest person in your ʼPale Moon guildʼ?ʼʼ

Zhang Dingxiang exhaled a sigh of relief when he heard the question before he replied

ʼʼThis isnʼt really a secret within the Silver sword city. At least, all of the strong guilds know, that our Guild Leader is madam Xie.

Madam Xie is an S-ranked mercenary, as well as an early stage Nascent Soul expert.ʼʼ

Shun Long nodded his head without asking any more questions regarding this matter. After all, he hadnʼt really cared that much about the guild leader, but it was good to have a general idea of how strong the upper echelons were.

With a nonchalant look on his face, he then continued

ʼʼThen, what about the rest of the guilds who are ranked in the top 10?ʼʼ

Zhang Dingxiang replied truthfully, without hiding anything

ʼʼAside from the ʼTurtle Tycoon merchant guildʼ, as well as the ʼDark Blade guildʼ, there are no other guilds inside the Silver sword city that have any SS-rank mercenaries. Of course, the Mercenariesʼ Association, as well as the rulers of the Silver sword city, the Silver sword clan, also have SS-ranked mercenaries.ʼʼ

Shun Long nodded without any expression on his face, but inwardly he was actually surprised.

Thankfully, what Zhang Dingxiang considered ʼcommon knowledgeʼ, while he thought that Shun Long was still testing him, was actually valuable information to Shun Long who had just arrived here with Liu Mei just half a month ago.

After all, Shun Long didnʼt know anything about the Silver sword clan so far, but according to Zhang Dingxiangʼs words, both they and the Mercenariesʼ Association, had at least an SS-ranked mercenary each, if not even more.

At this point, Shun Long only had 2 more questions to ask the bald Elder in front of him.

An invisible glint flashed through his eyes, but the tone in his voice was still the same ʼuncaring toneʼ as before, as he asked the chubby Elder

ʼʼThen, what do you know about the Heavenʼs Dome city?ʼʼ

Shun Long saw the look in Zhang Dingxiangʼs face change into one of fear, astonishment, and awe. The middle-aged Elder of the ʼPale Moon guildʼ observed Liu Mei and Shun Long seriously for a few moments before he asked a question on his own

ʼʼYoung master Shun... are you referring to the Heavenʼs Dome city where the Mercenariesʼ Associationʼs main headquarters is?ʼʼ

Even Liu Mei was astonished, as she didnʼt know how Shun Long knew a city named Heavenʼs Dome city. The only logical conjecture would be, that the Dao King inside the ʼVermilion realmʼ had told Shun Long about this.

Liu Mei saw Shun Long nodding his head at Zhang Dingxiang without any change in his expression, confirming that they were talking about the same city.

Shun Long however, had only seen the name of this city inside the map that Cui Guoliang had given to him, so he wasnʼt entirely certain if this was truly the same city. After all, with how vast the Night star continent is, it was possible that there was more than one city with the same name.

Zhang Dingxiang nodded his head somewhat absent-mindedly, looking like he was recalling some memories. After taking a deep breath, he looked at Shun Long and said

ʼʼYoung master Shun... I really wonder about your origins. However, I must warn you, that even with a peak rank 5 magic beast to protect you, you will still be weak inside the Heavenʼs Dome city.ʼʼ

Shun Longʼs eyes flashed with a bright light, as he looked seriously at the bald Elder in front of him.

After a brief pause, Zhang Dingxiang continued with a serious look in his eyes

ʼʼActually, I have only been to the Heavenʼs Dome city a few times, mostly while I accompanied Madam Xie.

However, young master Shun I can tell you the same thing that Madam Xie told me before we entered the city.

ʼThe Heavenʼs Dome city, is a city filled with luxury, where you can find everything inside as long as you have enough money... but it is also a city filled with terrifying monsters.ʼʼʼ