Abyss Walker

Chapter 49 Jade Pendant Token

Yun Muhan pondered for a moment. He knew this opportunity was rare, but he couldn't easily trust a stranger who had suddenly appeared. Yun Muhan needed more information to make a decision.

"When exactly is the competition in the Ice Kingdom? Where is it held? What are the contents of the competition?" Yun Muhan asked a series of questions, trying to find flaws in the woman's answers.

The woman patiently answered Yun Muhan's questions, a hint of anticipation in her eyes, as if she genuinely hoped Yun Muhan would participate in the competition. "The competition will be held in a month, in Ice City, the capital of the Ice Kingdom. The competition will be solely a contest of martial arts and strategy. The winner will receive a generous reward from the Ice Kingdom and will have the opportunity to become a VIP of the Ice Kingdom."

Yun Muhan nodded, his resolve beginning to waver. This competition did indeed sound like a good opportunity to improve his strength, but he also knew that such competitions often came with enormous risks.

"I need time to think," Yun Muhan finally said.

Dugu Jianling: What are you waiting for? Just agree!

Yun Muhan: I'm telling you, you're just plain stupid. This is called playing hard to get! Understand?

Dugu Jianling: Come on, what are you pretending for? Your grandpa is way smarter than you.

Yun Muhan: I don't know who it is! Trapped in the altar, crying and begging me to save his life. By the way, do you know this person?

Dugu Jianling: You brat, without me, what merit do you have to escape? What merit do you have to be where you are today? Turning your back on me? Or have you gotten too arrogant?

Yun Muhan: Piao? What about your promise to take me to conquer the Three Realms? If you don't have the strength, don't pretend. If you're going to pretend, at least have the strength. If you're bad, practice more.

Dugu Jianling: Very well, brat, I'll remember you. Once I've found the rest of the sword blades, I'll kill you with one strike.

The woman nodded, seemingly understanding Yun Muhan's hesitation. "Of course, Young Master Yun can take his time to consider it. This is a token of our Ice Palace. If you decide to participate, simply take it to Ice City, and someone will naturally receive you."

As she spoke, the woman took out an exquisite jade pendant from her bosom and handed it to Yun Muhan. Yun Muhan took the jade pendant and felt a slight coolness emanating from it. He immediately understood that this was definitely not an ordinary token.

The woman's figure gradually disappeared into the night. Yun Muhan held the jade pendant in his hand, lost in thought.

Dugu Jianling: Things are getting interesting. I just arrived in the Ice Kingdom, and there's already a competition here, and they've invited you.

Yun Muhan was full of questions: Ice Palace? Ice City? Is there any connection between Ice City and the Ice Technique?

Dugu Jianling: It might be an opportunity, or it might be a trap. You have the strength of the Nascent Soul stage, and with my poison power, you have absolutely nothing to fear from these ants.

Yun Muhan nodded slightly. Although he was curious about the upcoming competition and the invitation from the Ice Palace, he was also wary.

“In that case, let’s first learn about the situation of the Ice Palace and Ice City,” Yun Muhan said in a deep voice, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

Dugu Jianling nodded, knowing that Yun Muhan's caution was justified. "We can go to the local taverns or markets; we can always hear the latest gossip there."

Yun Muhan agreed to the suggestion, and the two headed towards the busiest market in the city. In the night, the lights on both sides of the street flickered, and the sounds of people and vendors hawking their wares rose and fell, creating a lively and bustling scene.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling entered a lively-looking tavern, which was filled with all sorts of people. Some were drinking, some were chatting, and others were discussing the upcoming competition.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling found a corner to sit down and ordered two local specialty drinks. Yun Muhan's gaze swept across the tavern, trying to glean useful information from the casual conversation.

"Have you heard? This competition is personally organized by the Ice Kingdom's King. The winner will not only receive a generous reward, but will also have the opportunity to enter the Ice Kingdom and become a family elder." A gruff voice came from a table not far away.

"Yes, but I heard that this competition is extremely difficult. It seems that the Ice Palace has found a special genius," another person chimed in.

Yun Muhan's ears twitched slightly; this information was very important to him.

Yun Muhan turned to Dugu Jianling and said, "It seems this competition is not simple. We need to be prepared."

Dugu Jianling nodded, a hint of seriousness appearing in his eyes, but he quickly shook his head. "With your strength, there's absolutely no need for preparation."