Zhan Long (Ep-101 and many more)

Chapter 160 - Di Emperor Li Xiong

Translated by: Zdog, GGP
Edited by: Noah, Sachin, Seb, Zephir

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"Old man?"

I got down on one knee and extended my hand to help him up. The old man shivered and slowly raised his head. A hint of color returned to his sunken face as he stared at me in surprise: "Youngster...you...why did you come to a place so full of evil?"

I pointed to the emblem on my shoulder, "I'm from Ba Huang City and here to complete a quest. Old man, why are you here?"

The refined old man started to tear up and replied in a trembling voice, "I was a blacksmith from Jiu Li City and came here in search of some rare ores. Who would have thought that when I slipped off the mountain, I would fall into this d*mnable place. I don't even remember how many years I have been here. I thought I would starve to death but plants started to grow on my body. It supplied nutrients to me so I survived by being a monstrosity. I... instead of staying like this , I would rather die! Child, do you have a sharp sword? Could you do a good deed and please send me on my way?"

I clenched my fist and shook my head, "No. Wait for us to kill the monsters, then I will bring you with me so that you can see daylight once again. Old man, you stay here and wait for a bit."

The old man widened his eyes, "No! Child, you can't go deeper. I can feel something horrifying deeper inside. I can feel his edge...You must not go, otherwise you will never return."

I shook my head, "Don't worry. We came as a large group and we will certainly remove all the filth. Old man, all you have to do is wait here."

The old blacksmith nodded then looked at me and said, "I can't help you much. But your weapons and armor, I can repair them. Even with the passing of many years, my skills shouldn't have left me."

"Sure!"

My heartbeat quickened; since the entrance to the [Five Barbarians Desolate Tomb] was sealed, we couldn't get out. Therefore there was no way to repair our damaged equipment which is why the old blacksmith was so useful.

"Shasha..."

A pair of snow-white legs stood on top of the plants as Lin Wan Er held her iron umbrella and walked over in a fashionable manner. She stared at the purple colored plants attached to the feet of the old blacksmith before lifting her head, blinking and asked, "Old man, does it hurt?"

The refined old man nodded his head, "It hurts but I'm used to it."

"What could lessen your pain?" Looking at the old man, Lin Wan Er felt pain in her heart.

The refined old man quietly said, "The next level is the territory of the Di tribe. All of the Di tribe soldiers carried a [Antidote] when they were still alive. Originally it was to be a safeguard against the poisonous snakes in the grasslands. Can you guys help me find 100 antidotes? I could attempt to use the antidotes to remove the poisonous grass on top of my body. This way, I might be able to start a new life."

Lin Wan Er nodded her head, "Yes, we will definitely bring you those potions!"

*Ding* We obtained a new quest; it was an A-rank quest: Kill the Di tribe soldiers to obtain 100 antidotes. Once you give the antidotes to the refined old man, you will receive a generous reward.

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We re-embarked on our journey. This time Lin Wan Er took the initiative and holding her dagger, she rushed forward. A random Di tribe soldier charged toward us and yelled, "You shameless intruders deserve to die!"