The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 450 - 299: The Power of Deep Astonishment_2

Chapter 450: Chapter 299: The Power of Deep Astonishment_2

Looking at the unconscious Deng Wu, the young white-haired man couldn’t help but burst into laughter as he picked up a storage stone, hefted the heavy young man onto his back, and placed Deng Wu’s belongings on him.

"Nothing happened," he said with a laugh while glancing around, his eyes calm yet honest. "We had a little conversation this morning, and I accidentally touched on an embarrassing topic. Let’s be mindful of it."

Hearing Yan Xiaobao’s excuse, Xie Lan and Xu Biao exchanged glances, both clearly unconvinced by the seemingly honest young man. Yan Xiaobao shrugged as though unbothered and began leading the group toward the city, eager to make it in time before the gates closed for the night.

Judging from Yan Xiaobao’s casual remarks on the incident, the group slowly made their way to the city. At their current pace, if Deng Wu woke up at some point, they would likely arrive later in the afternoon. However, if Deng Wu remained unconscious, making it before the gates closed would be questionable.

Not much was said on the journey to the city; instead, everyone was lost in their own thoughts. Wang Julong was still somewhat embarrassed, while Xu Biao and Xie Lan communicated silently, as if words were unnecessary after spending so much time together.

Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but recall the scene from that morning. Wang Julong’s stunning beauty had shocked him. Though he didn’t quite understand why, he still felt a longing to see her again.

Sha Yun followed closely, her eyes darkened and her lips sealed. Unlike the rest of the group, she was neither interested in nor curious about what had transpired between their leader and the other girl. If anything, she felt it wasn’t as innocent as Yan Xiaobao had described. Still, what irked her most was Wang Julong’s blushing face and the intimacy shared between the two. Thinking of this made Sha Yun feel sick.

The silent journey was uncomfortable for some and filled with anticipation for others. While a few passed the time in a daze, others were simmering with inner frustrations.

Finally, as afternoon drew to a close, Deng Wu woke up, abruptly breaking the earlier silence. The young man immediately began bickering with Wang Julong, accusing her of deciding to abandon him and, in fact, not even treating his injuries afterward!

The brief peace was soon disrupted again as everyone resumed discussing theories, recent discoveries, or breakthroughs they’d experienced on their journey. Wang Julong and Xie Lan took to mentoring a young girl about healing, treating her as if she were an apprentice.

Deng Wu and Xu Biao were off to the side, chatting about who-knows-what, their occasional bursts of laughter hinting at shared life experiences that made Yan Xiaobao curious.

As the group traveled further, the scenery became increasingly urbanized. Here and there, small villages came into view, and the roads grew more trafficked.

The carts they saw along the way were laden with vegetables, meat, leather, and other goods, most headed for sale in the markets of the Capital. Groups of mercenaries were also returning to the city from various missions, chatting loudly as they anticipated their hard-earned pay.

The pace the group kept earlier in their journey was no longer possible. Instead, they slowed down, merging with the flow of people heading toward the city. As they neared the Capital, smiles surfaced on everyone’s faces, even Xu Biao and Xie Lan—both of whom had visited the city multiple times before.

Upon entering the gates, Xu Biao was warmly welcomed, much to the amazement of the rest of the group. Mercenary City had already been impressive enough, rivaling Liluo City, but the Capital was far larger. The towering black brick walls dwarfed anything they’d seen before, and the gates, made of black iron, were almost impenetrable once closed.

The walls were five meters thick, with guards stationed on top, keeping a vigilant watch over their surroundings and scrutinizing newcomers for potential trouble.

Scanning his surroundings, Yan Xiaobao frowned, waiting for Xu Biao to catch up to him.

"I thought demons didn’t attack cities here," he said in surprise as they passed through the massive gates. "Then what was the purpose of building such a heavy fortress in this cavern?"

Hearing the question, the elder Guild Master nodded approvingly. For those not raised in the Holy Dungeon, much of what they did seemed puzzling or intriguing.

"Long ago, there are legends of a great war. Men of unknown origin appeared at what we now call Cave’s End, an uninhabited location at the time. Since then, many strongholds have been built, yet we’ve never seen those mysterious people of Cave’s End again—that was well before your time."

The explanation ignited a storm of thoughts in Yan Xiaobao’s mind. "Do you know how long ago that was?" he asked breathlessly. Unfortunately, the Guild Master shook his head. "I can’t say I remember," he admitted, leaving the white-haired young man somewhat disappointed. "But if we have time, you could try researching it at the library."

Hearing this, hope reignited in Yan Xiaobao’s ice-blue eyes, filling him with energy once more. The reason this intrigued him so deeply was the possibility of a connection to the great sins and even the Dark Era.

Understanding the Dark Era and the great sins were things Yan Xiaobao had set aside while living on the surface. In *Shenyun* (Divine Resonation), however, he had never imagined he’d stumble upon hints of these events.

Despite his bubbling excitement, he reminded himself not to get ahead of himself as he refocused on his surroundings.

The group, now swept up by a continuous wave of newcomers, flowed toward the marketplace, barely able to keep themselves from being engulfed by the crowd.

Neither Yan Xiaobao nor the others fought against the current. Instead, they absorbed their surroundings, their eyes darting around to take in as much as possible.

The first thing that caught the young man’s attention was the multi-story buildings. The residential structures were all connected, with only a handful of narrow alleys hidden between their grimy walls.

As the crowd surged forward, they soon entered the market. Much like the one in Liluo City, this marketplace was divided into various sections, each managed by different families.

Once past the bustling market, the roads became easier to navigate. The density of people lessened, revealing well-dressed citizens leisurely passing by, along with children and adolescents running about.

With the crowd thinning, the group no longer wandered aimlessly. They simply followed Xu Biao, who was most familiar with the city. He led them to a house not far from their current location.

Unlike the houses near the city gates, these buildings had individual courtyards, some reaching as high as five stories. The Guild Master approached one such courtyard guarded by sentries at the front.

Upon seeing Xu Biao, the guards all straightened up and saluted him without a word. It was clear they recognized him.

Entering the courtyard, Xu Biao proceeded toward a four-story building at the back. His steps were steady and determined, his expression casual yet bored, as though visiting this place was routine for him.

While Xie Lan and Xu Biao appeared at ease, Yan Xiaobao and the others grew increasingly curious about why they were entering such a building—it looked like an inn.

"Li Shao greets Guild Master Xu!" a sudden voice called from the entrance. A burly man came into view. Built as large as a beast and resembling a massive pig, the sheer size of the man left the young group wide-eyed with shock. Even Deng Wu, who was no small figure, appeared diminutive in comparison. Yet this giant looked at Xu Biao with fawning admiration.

"I’m back," Xu Biao said with a sigh as he entered the room. "Li Shao, I need accommodations prepared for each of us in the mercenary dormitory. All rooms must be first-class and close to one another. I’ll take my guests to the meeting room. Have someone fetch us when you’re finished."

Hearing Xu Biao’s commands, Yan Xiaobao began piecing things together, realizing where they were and what was happening. The giant wasted no time waiting for further instructions. Instead, he quickly bowed to the Guild Master and turned to bellow orders at the people around him.

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