Chapter 2172: A Group Of Beggars
Luo Hua City was secured with a circle of very tall walls. The gate was made of solid metals, which made it exceptionally strong. The metals would remain rust-free even after years of exposure to the air. Moreover, it had the ability to work like a magnet to attract all the weapons of the intruders. Both sides of the gate were tightly sealed at the moment. There was only a small entrance visible in the corner; only one person could enter at a time.
There was a wide and deep river surrounding the city walls. Instead of being a moat filled with water, it contained fiery red molten lava that would melt the skin and bones of anyone who unfortunately fell into the river. When Gu Xijiu’s group approached the city wall, it was already late in the evening, and the place was getting dark very rapidly. Right behind them, wild beasts were growling loudly as the night started to fall upon them.
On top of the walls, guards were looking down at them from above, as if looking at a group of beggars. "Go! Go! Leave! Our city will only accept people with great strength or special ability. Beggars are not welcomed here. You should leave now."
The clan leader was not ready to give up. He took two courageous steps forward and said, "Sir, with all due respect, we used to be the citizens of Luo Hua City. However, we were trapped in the outskirts due to some unfortunate incident. We are simply returning now."
"I do not care who you are. If you wish to enter, you must have the spiritual crystals. One crystal for every 20 entries, not a stone less!" The unscrupulous guards tempted to harass these villagers with ragged clothes. They also did not believe that these people would be able to offer any spiritual crystals.
Indeed, the clan leader had nothing to offer. Di Fuyi was still out there hunting. Last night, after making sure that Gu Xijiu and the rest of the people were in safe hands, he left promptly after a short rest. All alone, he ventured into the dangerous land to obtain the spiritual crystals.