Chapter 6: Entering Heaven Dou City

Heaven Dou City was several hundred kilometers away from the Po Clan's settlement. For a powerful soul master, the journey would only take half a day, but for a group of children traveling by carriage, it would take three days to reach the city.

Many of the children had never left the Po Clan compound since birth. This first outdoor adventure filled them with excitement and curiosity. Everything - flowers, trees, passing carriages - caught their attention.

Occasionally, they encountered small spirit beasts on the road. Fascinated, the children looked at the creatures as if they were cute pets, eager to learn more.

At night, the carriages were arranged in a circle with a large tent in the middle so that everyone could rest together. Yang Potian's father and second uncle took turns standing guard, watching over the group as if they expected danger at any moment.

After three days of traveling, they finally arrived at Heaven Dou City. As they approached the towering city walls, everyone sighed with relief. The children were visibly tired from their journey.

At the city gates, the guards were suspicious of the nine carriages full of children, thinking they might be human traffickers. But when they saw the outer sect mark of Haotian School and felt Yang Wushuang's powerful Soul Saint level spiritual energy, they immediately allowed the group to enter.

Inside Heaven Dou City, the carriages didn't go straight to a hotel. Instead, they wound through the streets and alleys until they arrived at a courtyard.

Yang Potian was confused, "Mom, aren't we staying at a hotel?"

His mother smiled. "Who told you that we are staying in a hotel? The Po Clan is the number one external family of Haotian School. Besides, our alchemy skills are famous all over the country. We have properties in several cities, including here in Heaven Dou City."

Yang Potian was speechless. "So this is how big clans operate? They even dabble in real estate?"

Suddenly, a thought occurred to him, and he quickly asked his mother, "Do we have our own property here in Heaven Dou City?"

His mother gave him a knowing look. "Son, do you even need to ask? With your mother's status in the Yu Clan, do you think we need to buy property?"

Yang Potian slapped his forehead in frustration. His mother was a soul emperor of the Yu Clan; acquiring property was as simple as snapping one's fingers. The Douluo Continent didn't have real estate markets or rising housing prices.

"Mom, you and Dad aren't young anymore. Haven't you saved some money for the future?" he asked.

His mother replied, "Don't worry. When you're older, your father and I will prepare a lavish dowry for your wedding."

Yang Potian sighed inwardly. I didn't ask about that. I just wanted to know how much you've saved!

His father, Yang Zhentian, chuckled, obviously trying to hide his amusement.

The carriages traveled through the city for another ten minutes before stopping in front of a large courtyard. The place, though a bit old, was clean and obviously maintained regularly.

After some brief instructions, everyone was assigned a room. Given the limited space, many of them had to share, but since most of the group were children, it wasn't much of a problem. Still, Yang Potian noticed that his second uncle seemed to have more plans in mind.

After dinner, Yang Potian returned to his room and lay down on his bed to think.

The first task had been completed. He and his parents had arrived safely in Heaven Dou City, and for the time being, their lives were not in immediate danger.

The next task was to wait for the situation at Haotian School to unfold. Once Tang Hao injured Pope Qian Xunji, it would signal his imminent death and the imminent start of the war.

There was little more he could do for the Po Clan at this point. He could only hope that his grandfather and the others would minimize their losses and quickly regroup in Heaven Dou City, one of the safest places on the continent, after the war.

Looking ahead, his next goal was to plan for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Fountain once his spirit awakened next year. This place could change the fate of the Po Clan.

From what he remembered, Duguyan should be around his age, and her parents died of poison. By determining whether her parents were still alive, he could deduce whether Dugu Bo had already taken control of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. If Dugu Bo hadn't, they could take it first. If Dugu Bo had already claimed it, then he'd have to find another way.

He could also judge if Dugu Bo had already become a Titled Douluo. If he had, then Dugu Bo would likely be in control of the well, which meant that more careful planning would be necessary.

With these thoughts swirling in his head, Yang Potian finally drifted off into a deep, peaceful sleep - probably the most restful he'd had in a long time, now that the immediate danger was gone.

Later that night, his parents quietly entered the room. Yang Zhentian was about to speak, but his wife, Niu Jinfeng, gently stopped him.

She approached her son, lovingly touched his sleeping face, and tucked the blanket around him before motioning for her husband to leave the room.

"Did you notice how soundly our son slept tonight?" she asked once they were outside.

Yang Zhentian shook his head. "No, I didn't. Why?"

"He usually frowns a bit when he sleeps, as if he's worried about something or on alert. But now that we're in Heaven Dou City, he's completely relaxed. That's why he's sleeping so well."

"I don't understand. Our clan has considerable strength. What could he possibly be worried about? It seems like he's been overreacting all this time."

Annoyed, Niu Jinfeng shot back, "You haven't even noticed how our son's sleeping habits have changed. How can you call yourself his father? Since he feels safe in Heaven Dou, we should consider moving here permanently. I don't want him to live in fear all the time."

Yang Zhentian hesitated. "But I'm the heir of the Po Clan. How can I leave the clan for long and live in Heaven Dou City?"

"I don't care about your title. Nothing is more important than our son. You figure it out."

Seeing his wife's genuine concern, Yang Zhentian quickly tried to reassure her. "Alright, alright. I'll think of something."

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