Nuannuan nodded, seeming to ponder something, and finally bit her lip lightly.

"Alright, uncle, I'll take you to the headquarters of the Heavenly Fire Sect first to rescue your friend."

Yang Fei was taken aback, somewhat pleasantly surprised yet unexpected.

"You know where the headquarters of the Heavenly Fire Sect is?"

Nuannuan nodded, glanced at her backpack, and sighed.

"This Dreamlike Golden Butterfly is very important to me."

"I originally wanted to send the Dreamlike Golden Butterfly back first and then help you find your friend, but since lives are at stake, shall we go to the Heavenly Fire Sect's headquarters first?"

Saying this, she gave Yang Fei a cunning glance and bit her lip.

"Uncle, you're right, what's the point of calculating gains and losses in everything? That's not what good friends should do."

Yang Fei found it both amusing and annoying, almost tricked by this mischievous girl.

She had promised to take Yang Fei to find Dan Dan, but had treated him as a Chief Bodyguard for protection along the way.

This little girl's mind is indeed full of tricks.

Nuannuan looked pitifully at Yang Fei, "Uncle, you won't blame me, right?"

Yang Fei knocked on Nuannuan's forehead with a finger-flick.

"I'll let it slide this time, but don't let this happen again."

Nuannuan let out an "ouch," covered her forehead, yet beamed with joy.

"Alright, I promise it won't happen again."

Nuannuan led Yang Fei, oriented herself, and headed in the northeast direction.

The journey went surprisingly smoothly, encountering only two armed forces, but were anticipated and avoided by Yang Fei and Nuannuan in advance.

Yang Fei was a bit surprised, and Nuannuan gave a bitter smile and said.

"They are afraid I'd escape back to the Ancestral Altar, so they've focused all their forces on my return route. Now that we've doubled back, of course, no one is stopping us."

Yang Fei nodded, somewhat curious.

"But I don't understand why they are so afraid of you returning to the Ancestral Altar. What kind of place is it?"

Nuannuan giggled, looking at Yang Fei meaningfully.

"Uncle, it's a Wu Clan secret, I can't tell you, sorry."

Yang Fei nodded and didn't press further.

A day later, Nuannuan led Yang Fei out of the Great Desert and reached Dassa City, over two hundred miles from Mikalo City.

Dassa City is a famous tourist city, with the Nile River flowing through its center.

The city features ancient temples, colonnades, arch bridges, and small boats weaving through, hence the nickname "Little Venice."

Coming out from the hot and arid desert to this place resembling a Jiangnan water town, it felt like an Immortal Realm in the human world.

Both Yang Fei and Nuannuan couldn't help but take a deep breath, sensing the refreshing moisture permeating their being, indescribably comfortable.

Before Yang Fei could ask, Nuannuan explained to him.

"The headquarters of the Heavenly Fire Sect is set here, and I guess they would also detain your friend here."

Yang Fei snorted, "These people really know how to enjoy life. Let's wait till evening before we go looking for Dan Dan."

Nuannuan nodded with a slight smile, "Since we are here, it's like giving ourselves a holiday."

"I can be your guide, and we can enjoy the scenery of this water city together."

With this, Nuannuan stuck out her tongue, "Uncle, I've lost all my money, do you have any?"

Yang Fei paused for a moment, instinctively patted himself down only to discover his camouflage suit was tattered, akin to a beggar's, with a large tear in his pocket leaving him with nothing.

Yang Fei turned around to check his back.

The military backpack had vanished without a trace, along with all the cards and money inside.

Nuannuan looked at Yang Fei, puffing her cheeks in disappointment.

"Uncle, so you're a pauper too. Dassa is a tourist city with high expenses; you can't get by here without money."

Yang Fei had a spur of inspiration and asked Nuannuan, "By the way, are there any casinos here?"

Nuannuan looked suspiciously at Yang Fei.

"In Aiji, casinos are legally protected, what do you plan to do?"

Yang Fei chuckled, "You don't know, casinos are like my wallet, uncle never carries money, only engages in no-capital business."

Nuannuan shook her head, "No way, out of ten bets, nine are lost. Dassa's casinos are legally protected, if you cheat or don't repay debts, the police will intervene directly."

Yang Fei confidently thumbed his nose, brimming with pride.

"Don't worry, uncle is a Gambling King, once in just one night, I took on an entire casino; can you believe it?"

Nuannuan rolled her eyes, "Bragging, who would believe you."

"Don't blame me for not warning you, these casinos have experts galore, don't be too overconfident."

Yang Fei spread his hands, "We're in unfamiliar territory, do you have any other legitimate ways to make money?"

This left Nuannuan stunned.

After a while, Nuannuan shook her head and sighed.

"Really helpless, then we have no choice but to try our luck at the casino."

"I hope your luck is as strong as your confidence, otherwise, if discovered by the Heavenly Fire Sect, your friend could be moved away."

Yang Fei nodded, taking Nuannuan's hand as they walked forward.

An hour later, Yang Fei and Nuannuan arrived at a gambling house called the Blood-colored Hook.

The Blood-colored Hook is the largest gambling house in Dassa; Nuannuan looked at the tall glass revolving door, the bustling crowds, and eight intimidating bodyguards in black tight outfits.

She couldn't help but shrink her neck.

Nuannuan tugged at Yang Fei's clothes, and Yang Fei turned around and glanced at Nuannuan, "What's wrong?"

Nuannuan looked guilty, "Uncle, can we pick another gambling house instead? I'm scared..."

Yang Fei burst into laughter, "The bigger the casino, the more money to be made, small gambling houses are dull."

Nuannuan stamped her foot, "But how are you sure you won't lose?"

"Let me tell you, this gambling house has rules. If you lose and have no money, they might sell you to black market organ traders."

Yang Fei, seeing the little girl fearful, chuckled.

"Don't forget, you're a Core Formation Martial Artist, would they dare to sell you? That's outrageous!"

Nuannuan was stunned, looking at Yang Fei's malicious smile, suddenly realizing, and couldn't help laughing as she grabbed Yang Fei's arm.

"Uncle, you're planning to take advantage of them, aren't you? So bad."

Yang Fei laughed, patting her on the head, "Don't worry, with uncle's Gambling Skills, it won't come to that."

Nuannuan turned her head to avoid Yang Fei's hand, protesting with a soft grunt.

"Don't pat my head; I'm not a child anymore."

Yang Fei, amused, looked at Nuannuan trying to puff out her chest showing the budding little dumpling, couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"Let's go, I'll show you uncle's tricks."

They entered the gambling house, greeted by a blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman in a black dress, welcoming them warmly.

"What would you like to play, guests? Please follow me to exchange chips."

Yang Fei chuckled and grabbed Nuannuan.

"I want to borrow some money; do you accept such big girls here?"

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