Urban Peerless Expert

Linglong Tower could fly on its own, but as it sliced through the skies, if sensed by someone with formidable strength, they might assume it was some exotic treasure emerging, and they would inevitably try to snatch it.

With their current strength, Lin Chen and his companions weren't afraid of such situations, but if trouble could be avoided, why deliberately provoke it?

Despite wearing a mask, Bai Manmei knew that there were many others who concealed their identities with masks and hoods; who would care?

Aside from that, Bai Manmei was truly a native of the Demon Race, and with her Upper Grade Daluo strength, her journey through the Demon World was very secure.

Bai Manmei, carrying Linglong Tower with her, moved forward on her journey. Although there were minor incidents along the way, they did not affect the journey.

Bai Manmei arrived smoothly at the city near the Dark Dragon Mountain Range. In accordance with Lin Chen's instructions, she planned to first gather information to understand the situation of the Dark Dragon Mountain Range, as well as to find out if there were any rumors about the Ghost Face Flower.

The Dark Dragon Mountain Range was vast, a land of primeval wilderness with continuous mountain peaks and dense forests. Everywhere lurked ferocious Demonic Beasts. It was said that in the central area, many beasts with strength matching that of a Prime Immortal Daluo roamed, making it a place where even Cultivators often did not dare to venture deeply. A single misstep could mean a journey of no return.

"Go to the Pharmacy and inquire about the Ghost Face Flower."

"Yes!"

Bai Manmei followed Lin Chen's directive and headed to a pharmacy in the city.

Although the Dark Dragon Mountain Range was dangerous, it was rich in spiritual Qi and vast in size, a land abundant in resources. It not only produced various ore resources but also various precious medicinal herbs. Adventurers with enough strength could also kill Demonic Beasts and obtain valuable items from them to gain profits.

Because of the proximity to the Dark Dragon Mountain Range, the city was bustling with a large number of adventurers. There were those like Lin Chen, who came searching for good items, and professional adventurers who stayed, repeatedly venturing into the Dark Dragon Mountain Range to gather valuable items to exchange for the cultivation resources they needed.

Precisely because of these professional adventurers, a wealth of information about the Dark Dragon Mountain Range converged in this city, spreading across various trades.

The pharmacies in the city would buy medicinal herbs obtained by adventurers and sell them the finished medicinal pills they needed, thus making a profit from the difference. To ask about the Ghost Face Flower, naturally, a pharmacy was the best target.

The Ghost Face Flower bloomed with extreme vibrancy and resembled, in appearance, a spiritually abundant natural treasure. As long as someone saw it and was unaware of the origins of the Ghost Face Flower, they were likely to be ensnared by its allure.

The Black Hair Gu was not immediately deadly, but would wait for a period of time. This meant that if someone discovered the Ghost Face Flower and was afflicted, there would inevitably be a continuation of events, leaving behind some rumors.

If someone gathered the Ghost Face Flower and put it up for sale, and Lin Chen happened to come across the finished product, that could only be attributed to extremely good fortune.

Bai Manmei entered the first pharmacy with a large sign, inquiring about any news of the Ghost Face Flower.

Fearing the shopkeeper might not know about the Ghost Face Flower, Bai Manmei described the appearance of the Ghost Face Flower and the tragic state of those who might have been afflicted by the Black Hair Gu after encountering it.

"The Ghost Face Flower, I know about it!"

The shopkeeper's straightforward answer brought joy to Bai Manmei's heart, but the words that followed chilled her exuberant heart instantly.

"That thing, in the past, was harvested by someone, and the result was that it turned out to be useless, and they even lost their lives for it. It is said that the death was extremely gruesome, with a face chewed beyond recognition by insects, and what's more, those bugs were very strange, not dying from any kind of method. One could only watch as they walked step by step towards death."

"A long time ago, quite a few adventurers encountered the Ghost Face Flower, assuming they'd found something good, then they tried to collect it. As a result, many met a terrible fate. Those with better luck could at least leave behind their primordial spirit. Those less fortunate were gone outright, and even before death, they suffered immensely."

"As this happened over time, adventurers frequenting the Dark Dragon Mountain Range all came to know about it, and then no one bothered to collect this plant anymore, which despite its attractiveness is of no use. However, occasionally some outsiders, unaware of these facts, came across the Ghost Face Flower and encountered disaster."

"With such incidents increasing in number, many adventurers, upon discovering the Ghost Face Flower, would destroy it with a casual strike, preventing it from harming others. So now, the Ghost Face Flowers still existing in the Dark Dragon Mountain Range are incredibly rare. I haven't heard anything about the Ghost Face Flower for a long time. After all, aside from harming people, it doesn't really have any use. Nowadays, everyone knows to just destroy it on sight and doesn't discuss it much."

Bai Manmei asked, "You're probably familiar with many adventurers, right? Could you help gather information about the Ghost Face Flower for me? I'm willing to pay a certain fee for the information. If you can provide specific details, like its exact location, I'd be willing to offer an additional reward. Rest assured, I won't let you investigate for nothing."

The shopkeeper asked doubtfully, "Apart from bewitching the mind, the Ghost Face Flower has no other use. What do you want it for?"

Bai Manmei took out her mercenary token, flashed it at the shopkeeper, and laughed, "I'm a mercenary, hired to find the Ghost Face Flower. What others plan to do with the Ghost Face Flower doesn't concern me. After all, I'm just here to earn my reward."

"If you could find a ready supply of Ghost Face Flowers, I'd be willing to buy them at a high price. Although this would significantly reduce my reward, it would be easy money for me, and not a loss."

Bai Manmei's response was watertight, and the shopkeeper didn't suspect her motives—after all, it's quite normal for mercenaries to work for pay.

A competent mercenary wouldn't pry into their employer's affairs. They only needed to focus on their task and how much they would be rewarded.

Seeing that the shopkeeper wasn't refusing, Bai Manmei smiled and said, "I'll pay you one hundred thousand Spirit Stones to gather information for me. If there is definite news, five hundred thousand Spirit Stones—how about that?"

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up—this was a big client.

"Okay, I'll ask around for you. I'm very familiar with all the major pharmacies in the city. I'll get people to search for you everywhere. Still, I cannot guarantee that we will find anything, as these things are indeed very rare now."

Bai Manmei smiled and said, "Great. I see there's an inn not far from here, I'll stay at that inn. When you have news, just send someone to notify me."

"Okay!"

Bai Manmei prepaid a deposit and then left the pharmacy. She booked a room at the inn around the corner.

In the room, Lin Chen appeared.

Bai Manmei asked, "What should we do now, just wait here?"

Lin Chen, relaxed and smiling, said, "We wait. The situation in the Black Sky Demon Domain is already settled. With or without us, the Great Wilderness Palace's domination of Black Sky has become an inevitability, and besides, there won't be any large-scale battles anymore. Even if we go back, we'd just be idling."

"With so many adventurers, it's better to collect information from them than to buzz around aimlessly. Although I've always been quite lucky, I can't be sure that wandering aimlessly would actually lead us to find it!"