Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 88 Dragon's Rest Residence

Sensing everyone's gaze, Beibei smiled gently and explained frankly:
"Please don't misunderstand, I have no relation to the Heavenly Dragon Sect. Although we both have the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul, our lineages are not the same. Our branch originated from Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong ten thousand years ago, while the Heavenly Dragon Sect is the legacy left by another branch of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus family. For ten thousand years, although our two branches share the same origin, they have always developed in their own way and have not had much interaction."

Everyone suddenly realized that even among top-tier dragon martial souls, there were different lineages of inheritance.

As they spoke, they arrived at the massive and imposing city gate of Dragon City.

The cold metal doors are engraved with simple dragon patterns, exuding a sense of solemnity and majesty.

Soldiers dressed in thick cotton armor and exuding a strong aura stood guard at the city gate, strictly checking passersby.

Sensing the undisguised powerful soul energy fluctuations emanating from Zhang Lexuan and her group, especially the unfathomable aura of the people in the inner courtyard, the soldiers became exceptionally respectful. After a brief inquiry into their origins, they quickly allowed them to pass.

Stepping into Dragon City, a unique urban atmosphere, a mixture of the warmth of daily life, the chill of ice and snow, and the faint fluctuations of soul power, hits you.

As an important city near the far north, Dragon City attracts Soul Masters from all over the continent year-round.

Whether they were hunting for unique spirit beasts from the far north or searching for rare ice-attribute minerals and medicinal herbs, the city was filled with an atmosphere of adventure and opportunity.

Therefore, the guards at the city gates were already used to seeing outsider Soul Masters. As long as they confirmed that there was no obvious malice and that the guards followed the rules, they generally would not make things too difficult for them.

Moreover, with the Heavenly Dragon Gate and Earthly Dragon Gate, two major sects, guarding Dragon City, ordinary Soul Masters would not dare to act recklessly here. Even if conflicts occasionally occur, they are usually quickly quelled by the enforcement teams of the two major sects.

Upon entering the city, a completely different urban landscape from Shrek City unfolded before their eyes.

The streets are wide, and the buildings on both sides are mostly made of heavy stone, with a rugged and sturdy style. Most of the windows have double or even triple layers to protect against the cold.

The streets were bustling with pedestrians, most of whom were wearing thick fur clothing. The proportion of Soul Masters was significantly higher than in ordinary cities. The air was filled with a complex aura that mixed the chill of ice and snow, the aroma of strong liquor, and the unique malevolent energy of Soul Masters.

Zhang Lexuan was clearly familiar with the place. She led the group through several main roads and onto a relatively quiet but still bustling street, stopping in front of an impressive building.

This building, named "Dragon's Rest Residence," is a well-known hotel in Dragon City, mainly catering to visiting Soul Masters.

The hotel's exterior retains the rugged stonework style of Longcheng, but the gilded plaque hanging at the entrance and the lampposts burning with soul-guided flames on both sides highlight the high-class interior.

Pushing open the heavy solid wood door, a wave of warmth immediately enveloped everyone, creating a stark contrast with the icy, snowy landscape outside.

The interior of the hall is not overly luxurious, but it has a calm and dignified atmosphere. Tapestries depicting dragons and snowy mountains hang on the walls, and the fireplace with a roaring fire dispels all the chill. The furniture is mostly dark solid wood, which makes it look heavy and warm.

The receptionist was a middle-aged Soul Master with sharp eyes and a strong aura. Upon seeing Zhang Lexuan and her group, and especially after sensing their extraordinary presence, he immediately put on a warm yet cautious smile.

"Welcome to Dragon's Rest Residence. Do you need accommodation?"

Zhang Lexuan nodded: "Arrange a few adjacent rooms for us, somewhere quiet."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

The front desk quickly checked and found four superior rooms on the same floor, adjacent and quiet, which meet your requirements.

Zhang Lexuan efficiently completed the check-in procedures and paid the fees.

Longmian Residence was expensive, but it was no problem for the inner court disciples of Shrek Academy. After receiving the keys, Zhang Lexuan began assigning rooms:
"Xiao Tao and I will share a room, Luo Chen and Xi Xi will share a room, Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and Yin Chen will share a room, and Jiang Nannan, Gu Yuena, and Ye Guyi will share a room."

No one objected to this arrangement.

Each person took their key and found their room.

The room was more comfortable inside than outside, with thick animal hide carpets on the floor, soundproof soul guide runes on the walls, and warm soul guide heating that made the room feel like spring.

Each room is spacious enough and has a private bathroom with complete facilities.

Yin Chen followed Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi into their room.

Xu Sanshi couldn't wait to collapse onto a bed near the window and let out a long sigh of relief:

"Finally, I can get some rest. Traveling all day has been really tiring."

Beibei, being more composed, checked the room's surroundings and smiled gently at Yin Chen:

"Junior Brother Yin Chen, you must be tired from your journey. Don't be shy here. Just let me know if you need anything."

"it is good."

Yin Chen nodded in response, his gaze sweeping over the room. He wasn't picky about the accommodations, and this was a multi-person room with each person having their own bedroom, which was much better than the dormitory in the outer courtyard.

"Everyone, please rest and adjust first. We will meet in my room in an hour to discuss the next steps."

After settling in, Zhang Lexuan's voice came through the soul communication device.

The brief rest period began, and everyone seized the time to recover the soul power and energy depleted from days of travel, in preparation for the upcoming mission.

After the break, Yin Chen and the other six from the outer courtyard gathered in Zhang Lexuan's room as instructed.

Several senior students from the inner courtyard had clearly already had a preliminary discussion.

As novices with no mission experience, Yin Chen and his six companions consciously sat aside to listen and learn how the inner court disciples analyzed situations and formulated plans.

Zhang Lexuan pointed out the current difficulties:
“Dragon City has a large population flow and complex power dynamics. The target is also extremely good at hiding. With limited manpower, finding them in such a large city is like looking for a needle in a haystack.”

Her gaze swept over the crowd.

"Therefore, we must rely on the strength of local forces. The Heavenly Dragon Gate and the Earthly Dragon Gate have been rooted here for many years, with eyes and ears everywhere. They are most sensitive to the movements in the city and the changes in the far north. Obtaining intelligence from them is the most direct and effective way."

After discussion, Zhang Lexuan made the decision to form groups:
“I will take Beibei, Xu Sanshi, and Jiang Nannan to visit Tianlongmen. Xiaotao, Luochen, and Xixi, you take Yinchen, Gu Yuena, and Ye Guyi to Dilongmen. We will split up and be more efficient.”

Ma Xiaotao did not object to the arrangement, but she glanced at Ling Luochen, seemingly unhappy about being with this "ice block".

Although the plan had been set, the group did not set off immediately.

(End of this chapter)