The slowly burning torches dispelled the night, and also the Black Fog that tried to approach.
Pairs of Torch Warriors walked into the fog-filled darkness of night, and if one were to look down from high above the city, they'd see points of light scattered throughout the previously dark mist.
In every direction -- northeast, southwest -- Exploration Teams had paid a heavy "price," embarking on their search along predetermined pathways.
But they probably weren't there to rescue anyone anymore...
"This seems to be a lot more than what I'd earn by entering the fray myself."
Lu Ping'an was indifferent, the mercenaries were probably eager to recover the cost of their "shopping" with him, and would work quite hard. As for himself, who sold the Tools, he had already made more than enough.
Without those "Burning Life Lanterns," it was doubtful they could easily leave the fog they entered.
And while Lu Ping'an was making a fortune, he was also looking forward to something...
