Chapter 580: Hailstone Mainland (1/2)
Chapter 580: Hailstone Mainland
Although it was hailed as one of the Black Tortoise Galaxy’s perilous lands, the Hailstone Mainland was reachable through transmission arrays. Still, one was unable to reach the Hailstone Mainland from the Cloudsea Mainland with a one-time direct transfer. Huang Xiaolong had to pass through six transmission arrays before he arrived in the Hailstone Mainland.
Stepping out from the Hailstone Mainland’s transmission array, Huang Xiaolong was assaulted by biting cold gales all around, and even he felt the intense chill on his skin.
Looking to the horizon, nothing but a boundless span of ice and snow entered his sight. Huang Xiaolong leaped to the air, flying off at high speed.
Half an hour later, Huang Xiaolong spotted a big towering city not far ahead, built in the middle of the ice snowfield.
“This is Hailstone City, also the sole human city on the Hailstone Mainland.” Dragon Emperor Ao Taiyi said, “In the deeper parts of the Hailstone Mainland, the yin element within the frigid cold is extreme, you can stop by Hailstone City and equip yourself with a good fire element armor.”’
Huang Xiaolong nodded in agreement, flying toward the Hailstone City’s entrance. A short while later, he reached outside the city. Looking closely at the hundred zhang tall city walls, he noted that every inch of the city wall was piled up using a kind of stone called ice stone. This ice stone was extremely hard and transparent like ice, emitting a soft lustre. The drifting snow actually skimmed off its surface.
Entering the city, Huang Xiaolong surprisingly discovered that the city wasn’t as deserted as he had imagined. The streets were wide, similar to the streets in the Black Warrior City, pedestrians going one way or the other and carriages filled the streets on both sides. Truly a hive of activity.
Shops were everywhere in sight.
“The Hailstone Mainland is rich in minerals and elixirs. As it is also the kingdom of the ice element demonic beasts, many families, trading firms, and experts would frequently come here to purchase elixirs and demonic beast cores.” Dragon Emperor Ao Taiyi explained. “There are also many family disciples that come to Hailstone Mainland to hunt ice element demonic beasts as training.”
Huang Xiaolong nodded as he listened, then a thought crossed his mind, asking, “Do you know which family the Hailstone City’s Castellan belongs to?”
Dragon Emperor Ao Taiyi shook his head, “Each generation of Hailstone City’s Castellan is very mysterious, no one knows their origin, yet each generation of Castellans possesses unfathomable strength, even those super forces’ Ancestors dare not underestimate the generations of Castellans.”
Huang Xiaolong was genuinely surprised. Even those super forces’ old monsters were apprehensive against the Hailstone City’s Castellan?
“But, you need to be careful, fighting and killing are not prohibited inside Hailstone City.” Dragon Emperor Ao Taiyi reminded Huang Xiaolong. “Many God Realm masters came to purchase materials in Hailstone City, but many of them died inside these city walls as well. Although you’re wearing the Black Warrior Institute’s inner disciple robe and those with ill-intent might not have the guts to kill you in broad daylight, there’s always an exception.”
“I know.” Huang Xiaolong nodded. He already noticed the faint rusted scent of blood the moment he entered the city, which was why Huang Xiaolong had been vigilant ever since he entered.
“Hailstone Inn?” When Huang Xiaolong was passing by an inn, his footsteps stopped.
“This Hailstone Inn’s Hailstone Wine is excellent.” Dragon Emperor Ao Taiyi commented, “I’ve tasted it in the past, you should go in and have a taste.”
Huang Xiaolong entered without needing much persuasion.
Stepping into the inn, Huang Xiaolong took a quick glance at the environment inside. There weren’t many people inside, close to half of the tables were empty, merely seven to eight tables were occupied, consisting of both men and women, young and old, with different styles of clothing.
The inn fell into a momentary silence when Huang Xiaolong stepped inside.
That was because Huang Xiaolong was more eye-catching than the others, clad in his Black Warrior Institute inner disciple robe, causing many pairs of eyes to take an extra glance at him. A Black Warrior Institute inner disciple would always attract attention regardless where they went.
Greeted by the inn’s worker, Huang Xiaolong sat down at an empty table in a corner, ordering two jugs of Hailstone Wine and some accompanying dishes.
The inn worker returned shortly with two jugs of Hailstone Wine and several small dishes, serving them on the table.
Huang Xiaolong opened up one of the wine jugs. The fragrance that floated out wasn’t strong, in fact, it was a little weak in Huang Xiaolong’s opinion. Pouring out some into the wine bowl, he took a big gulp, instantly feeling an icy sensation flowing through his body. A layer deeper to the iciness was a crisp bite, providing a fiery hotness after the icy coldness, leaving a warm, comfortable feeling throughout his body.
“Good wine!” Huang Xiaolong praised out loud.