Dawn gradually broke.
All of Heaven Dou City bathed in golden morning light.
It was already late autumn, and Heaven Dou City, situated in the northern Douluo Continent, had grown bitterly cold.
Chilly winds whistled through the morning streets, and the trees rustled.
Padded boots crunched over withered yellow leaves.
Tang Yin and Xiao Wu walked through the streets of Heaven Dou's inner city, passing building after building until they reached a standalone compound.
Clang, clang, clang.
The clear ringing of hammering iron drifted out from the estate.
Tang Yin looked up and saw the large words "Strength Clan Forge" written on the sign above the gate.
Looking through the entrance, he saw a massive chimney pouring out billowing white clouds that swirled like dragons and serpents riding the mist, soaring straight into the heavens.
"This is the forge's restricted grounds. No unauthorized entry!"
Two burly men at the entrance blocked their way.
One had eyes like bronze bells. "My name is Tai Da."
The other had a face as red as a jujube. "My name is Tai Xiao."
"Have you two come to commission something?"
"Pfft!"
Xiao Wu couldn't help laughing, pointing at them with her slender, pale fingers.
"Brother, their names are so funny! Hahaha!"
The girl's lovely face was like a flower, her fair cheeks so tender they seemed ready to yield water with a pinch. Her smile made her even more radiant and charming, leaving no room for ill will.
Besides, the two visitors wore brocade robes and carried themselves with exceptional bearing.
One glance was enough to tell they were wealthy, important customers.
That made the two men even less inclined to take offense.
Tai Da gave an honest smile. "We're brothers born of the same mother. Mom said she had an awfully hard time