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Feng Yun shifted uncomfortably away from Dong Fuzhen, who had an ashen expression full of solemnity. He was dead, truly dead. Dong Fuzhen had no card to access the city...only people of distinguished status would have one. The guard stood there with a cold expression on his face, clearly waiting impatiently.

"Well...where is it? Or...don't tell me you don't have one? Everyone knows that you need a status card to enter the great Twin Viper City! Did you really come here ignorantly expecting to be given pity and let in. What bullshit!" The man's words were precise and cold, showing no mercy for Dong Fuzhen. In an instant, all of Dong Fuzhen's face shattered. The Chief of the Death Singer Mercenaries looked like he would vomit blood from indignation.

Dong Fuzhen's expression darkened but he could not say anything to retort the man's words. They were all completely true. He had never heard of such a rule that you need to have a status card to come in to the city. But thinking about it, it made logical sense. Twin Viper City was a very distinguished city with extraordinary status. It was natural for it to only accept people of high status. After all, what space was there in such a great city for trash? He clasped his hands in a salute and put on a bright smile despite his conflicted feelings. In a very friendly manner he said,

"Brother please...have mercy on our pitiful and unworthy souls. With such a great brother here, we younger brothers feel completely safe. We will be indebted to you if you let us in." Dong Fuzhen had stooped to that of a servant. He was now currying favor and speaking without any pride in his voice. Feng Yun sighed but he did not stop him. Even though it was incredibly shameful, it was a necessity. Dong Fuzhen had no status card on him and thus, he could not guarantee the group in. Therefore, he had to use other methods. The guard however, didn't fall for his trick and snorted with disdain.

"Trash old man! Actually trying to curry favor with me, how dishonorable! You think that you can make me take pity on you. The rules of the city are absolute! They were set up by the founder of the city, Seeker Twin Viper! You want to argue with Seeker Twin Viper's decisions?! Much less you, none of us in this city are worthy!" Dong Fuzhen's heart sank as he gritted his teeth. The guard was completely correct and Dong Fuzhen was in the wrong. If they had come prepared, perhaps they could have avoided this great loss of face. Unfortunately, it looked like they would have to turn back. Dong Fuzhen, in a frenzy, turned to look at Feng Yun and in a whisper he said,

"Qiu Yun, you belong to a great sect right? You must have a high status. Did your sect bestow you with a card at all? Surely they did right?" The boy in question shrugged his shoulders and decided to check. Feng Yun's eyes closed as the Void Universal Manual invisibly appeared next to him. Dong Fuzhen could not see it of course but Feng Yun was searching through his things. Money, money and a bunch of useless materials! Of all the things that Feng Lei gave him, not one was a status card! Feng Yun was clenching his fists with annoyance clear in his expression. Damn old man! You gave me so much money but you didn't bother to give me a freaking status card! He backed out and the manual disappeared. He turned to Dong Fuzhen and shook his head with a wry smile.

"My sect forgot to bestow me with one. It isn't in my things." Dong Fuzhen's face turned paler than it had before. His complexion was similar to that of a pale faced old ghost. The guard narrowed his eyes after observing the expressions between the two. He new that he could not waste any more time with these people. There were other people...people with a much higher status than these people, waiting in line for their turn to enter. The guard clicked his tongue and barked intimidatingly,

"If you don't have a card, then get the hell out of here! People with no status are not eligible to enter our famed city. Do not make me personally take action. Otherwise, dire consequences are due to those who break the law set by the city founder!"

Feng Yun sighed in defeat and Dong Fuzhen had cold sweat pouring down his face. He had promised the Death Singer Mercenaries that they would be able to rest here and it looked like he wouldn't be able to fulfill it. If that happened, there would be approximately fifty glares from discontent mercenaries. Dong Fuzhen wouldn't be able to retain his dignity if that happened. In fact, he would probably kill himself if it happened. Suddenly, a voice rang out from the carriage that was carrying Zhou Yanling and Elder Zhou.

"Hold on. I have a status card!" A green colored card flew out from the carriage and straight at the guard, who caught it and surveyed it with indifference. Finally, his expression lightened up and he stared at the arm outstretched from the carriage.

"Zhou Clan huh? If you had a status card, you should have said so earlier. You are eligible to enter Twin Viper City."

"Sorry about these servants of mine. They are complete fools who seemed to have forgotten about our status." The guard only nodded and didn't address the comment. Feng Yun glared at the carriage and the outstretched arm. The arm was very feminine and had unblemished skin with a white color. It clearly belonged to Zhou Yanling. At this point she put her head outside the carriage and looked at Feng Yun with a mocking expression. Feng Yun didn't feel the need to pay attention to her and turned his head. Whatever that girl thought of him did not concern him. What he didn't like however was that she had associated him with a servant of hers. Servant huh? When I am strong enough, I should make you my personal servant and have you service me every day, Feng Yun mused to himself. He didn't actually mean it but he thought it would be fun to think about it. Zhou Yanling's mocking expression turned disappointed as she could not see an angry expression on his face and she whispered to herself,

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"Hmph...just a guy with no status! He is merely a trash who isn't worthy of even looking at me." Though she said that, she could not help but think back to her humiliating defeat at the hands of the thirteen year old boy back then. Feng Yun had possessed extraordinary proficiency with martial skills, as if he had practiced them a thousand times and then ten thousand more. She had been powerless to against him and she hadn't enjoyed it. She couldn't help but think that the boy was very mysterious and powerful. Then she remembered the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol and her heart grew cold. The treasure was still on him and he needed to retrieve it. Zhou Yanling shook her head and an evil smile crept onto her lips. When we reach Azure Sky City, we will see who is the victor!

Feng Yun had no idea of the thoughts of Zhou Yanling and was currently paying attention to the words that the guard was speaking.

"When in the city, you are not allowed to fight openly unless, it is in an arena. You are not allowed to conduct shady business, kill, or vandalize. Causing a disturbance in the city will lead to the City Lord's Mansion coming after you and you will inevitably be imprisoned or worse, executed. Keep these rules in mind and you will be treated fairly." The gates opened up and the group once more began to move. Feng Yun lightly bowed to the guard before proceeding onward into the city.

The Death Singer Mercenaries had been expecting many great things about this famous city, but all of their expectations were completely blown away by the brilliant reality of it. The city...was absolutely gorgeous! 

There were ribbons colored green and black flying everywhere and on it was a viper embroidered on it. The roads were paved with a greenish rock substance that shimmered in the sunlight. Spiritual Jadestone! Everyone was thinking the same thing with absolute shock. Not only were the walls made out of Spiritual Jadestone, even the roads were too?! This city was truly unfathomably wealthy! The shops were decorated with a vast assortment of colors and every single one of the people managing those shops wore expensive clothing and had faces full of pride and dignity. In comparison to these merchants, the merchants from the previous cities that Feng Yun and Xia Qing had been to were absolute trash! Every single person walking down the roads was someone of great status. There were no beggars to be found in the whole circumference and poverty was practically nonexistent! There were quite a few statues up for display, most of them made by very famous artisans and sculptors! Feng Yun looked at the price for one of them out of curiosity and his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets!

3,000 purple gold coins!

It must be said that Feng Yun and Xia Qing's current amount of money was only about one thousand purple gold coins! For there to be items that were worth so much money, what kind of wealth did someone have to have. And that price was only the least of what Feng Yun saw. There were prices ranging from ten thousand to nearly a hundred thousand purple gold coins! These numbers made the pair blank out for a moment before gasping. This...this was outright robbery. Such great amounts of money, there were people who possessed such sums?

"What the hell is this place? I doubt that even First Class Cities have prices this high. The city supersedes its own reputation!" Feng Yun was frowning to himself while saying. Xia Qing was next to him, her eyes literally wide open and surveying her surroundings. Her eyes landed on a dress that was a bright fiery red with a short skirt and beautiful embroidery. The design was absolutely breathtaking and it was surely worth a lot of money. Xia Qing's inner shopping instinct awoke and she pulled Feng Yun's white sleeve. He turned around and saw her fixed expression. Feng Yun angled his eyes towards where Xia Qing was looking at and his eyes fell on the dress.

"A very nice dress! We should buy it for you Xia Qing. You would look very pretty in it. It should only be around....wait what...!#%$!

"350,000 PURPLE GOLD COINS!" Feng Yun exclaimed loudly at the shockingly large number. No chance, not even a single percentage of a chance of obtaining it. After calming down, he looked over at Xia Qing and decided to comfort her. He rubbed her shoulder.

"Xia Qing, give up. It is simply too far beyond our budget!" He checked her expression and expected to see a disheartened face that resigned herself to not being able to touch it. To his disbelief, she was licking her lips and her eyes had narrowed. She appeared to be planning something.

"Let's steal it!" Feng Yun blanked out and after a moment realized what she was about to do. He hurriedly tried to calm her down and make her see reason.

"Ah! No no no! Definitely not! No, we're going. Give up Xia Qing!" Feng Yun dragged Xia Qing, who was whining in discontent. They went back to the group, who was familiarizing themselves with the layout of the city. Feng Yun noticed that even Zhou Yanling and Elder Zhou had gotten out of the carriage and were observing their surroundings as well. There was a shine in Zhou Yanling's eyes as she looked at the various products which was oddly similar to that of Xia Qing. Feng Yun sighed and his head drooped. He felt bad for the men that would have to spend money for these women in the future.

"Women and their spending habits. Truly unfathomable!" Then, he shook his head and didn't dwell on the topic again.