Urban Peerless Expert

Lin Chen wasn't in a hurry at all.

With the presence of Chu Jiaxue and Master Floating Cloud, two Quasi-Saints in Dawn Camp, he wasn't worried in the slightest. As for the Immortal-Demon Battlefield, what influence could he, an Upper Grade Daluo Initial Immortal, possibly have on the outcome?

Given these circumstances, why rush at all?

Even if the sky were to fall, there would be someone tall to hold it up!

Previously, our group had a confrontation with the Little Demon Emperor, Cheng Tuo, and even snatched away the Soul Nourishing Vessel. They were probably scouring the world for us now. Hiding in this desolate place seemed quite sensible.

Well then, might as well cultivate!

Now that he had advanced to Upper Grade, reaching the peak, the bottleneck, would still require much more time spent in cultivation. However, the good news was that every additional day Lin Chen spent cultivating brought him one step closer to the peak.

As long as his cultivation continued uninterrupted, he would certainly reach the peak.

After the peak, by then, he could think of a way—perhaps use the Qingming Divine Fruit to "peep" on someone else's promotion to Quasi-Saint, or maybe engage in Yin and Yang Dual Cultivation with Shang Wenyao, utilizing the mysterious properties of the Ancient Xuan Water Technique to attempt the breakthrough to Quasi-Saint.

But all that was for later. For now, he'd better diligently continue his cultivation.

Thus, the group settled down quietly in the inn. Every few days, Bai Manmei would visit the medicinal herb shop to check in. The shopkeeper said that word had been put out in their circles, offering a reward for any news about the Ghost Face Flower, and as soon as there was news, they would immediately inform her.

This wait turned into two months.

Bai Manmei was meditating in her room when suddenly someone knocked on the door. She stopped her cultivation, opened the door, and saw the shopkeeper standing at the entrance.

Bai Manmei's eyes lit up, "There's news?"

The shopkeeper nodded, "Yes, there's news!"

"Come in and talk!"

Bai Manmei let the shopkeeper into the room and closed the door before asking, "What news have you found out?"

The shopkeeper replied, "We've found the exact location of the Ghost Face Flower, but it's a bit sensitive..."

Bai Manmei cut to the chase, "Just tell me the specific location. I'll figure out the rest, and you'll get the full reward. But you have to ensure the information is accurate."

The shopkeeper let out a sigh of relief, as he had been worried that due to the sensitive location, she might not pay the reward.

"Don't worry, the information is absolutely reliable."

Without wasting words, Bai Manmei promptly paid him the 400,000 Spirit Stones.

After taking the Spirit Stones, the shopkeeper pulled out a drawing and laid it on the table in front of her, pointing to a circled area on the map, "In the Dark Dragon Mountain Range, there's a canyon where a very special type of ore is produced. Therefore, the Golden Sword Sect has stationed troops there and hired many people to mine the ore."

"The Golden Sword Sect is powerful and domineering in their actions. They don't want others to disturb them, let alone share in the spoils. Hence, they've turned that entire area into a Forbidden Land, prohibiting others from entering."

"There is a huge water pool in the canyon, home to the Golden Sword Sect's guardian beast, the Golden-eyed Crocodile King. The Ghost Face Flower you're looking for is situated near that water pool. It's said that there isn't just one, but a cluster of them, fiery red and extremely enchanting."

Bai Manmei inquired further, "Since the Golden Sword Sect has marked that area as the Forbidden Land, how did you come to know that it has the Ghost Face Flower?"

The shopkeeper said with a laugh, "The Golden Sword Sect has stationed quite a few people at the minefield in the canyon. Mining there is no easy feat; injuries and deaths occur frequently. Hence, they need large quantities of various medicinal pills."

"The Golden Sword Sect signed a supply contract with a firm in the city. Every so often, they send a batch of goods there. This time, the manager who went to deliver happened to see the Ghost Face Flowers. Knowing that I had a reward out for information on the Ghost Face Flowers, he sold me the news after returning."

"Please keep this information confidential. Let's not let the Golden Sword Sect know that we've leaked it; otherwise, we would be in trouble."

Bai Manmei nodded, "Okay, I understand, this matter has nothing to do with you, and we won't mention it. As long as you don't talk recklessly, there won't be any problems."

The shopkeeper sighed in relief, "So, may I leave now?"

"Sure!"

After the shopkeeper left, Lin Chen flashed out from inside the Linglong Tower and came to the table to check the drawing with the route marked on it.

"Pretty good! We've truly found it. Our long wait wasn't for nothing!"

Bai Manmei's eyes showed some confusion, "I believe the shopkeeper didn't lie, but he mentioned that the Water Pool was inhabited by that what's-his-name, the Golden-Eyed Crocodile King. But aren't Ghost Face Flowers supposed to grow with Black Hair Gu parasites? They grow by the Poolside, so why don't the Black Hair Gus attack the Golden-Eyed Crocodile King? Could it be that there are no Black Hair Gus growing near this patch of Ghost Face Flowers?"

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "I don't know the reason either, but it's not important. Our goal is to obtain the Ghost Face Flowers. Whether or not there are Black Hair Gus, and why they don't attack the crocodile, that's not what we're focused on."

Bai Manmei nodded and asked, "So, do we set off now?"

Lin Chen nodded, "Since we know the exact location, let's go. If we delay any longer, who knows what else could go wrong!"

"Alright!"

Bai Manmei checked out of her room and left the city, heading toward the interior of the Dark Dragon Mountain Range.

Along the way, the area was filled with demonic beasts, some of which even seemed eager to launch an attack. However, Bai Manmei simply displayed a hint of her strength, and the terrifying aura of coercion made those demonic beasts scatter in fear or cower on the ground, shivering.

Bai Manmei might have been at a disadvantage in front of Lin Chen, but that didn't mean she lacked strength.

At such a young age, she could assume the position of Inspector, and it wasn't because of her adopted father but due to her own strength.

With her talent, it was only a matter of time before she became a Quasi-Saint, and she might even become the owner of the eighth seat in the Mercenary Union.

As she traversed the Dark Dragon Mountain Range, unless she faced a horde of demonic beasts comparable to the Superior Prime Daluo Immortal, she feared nothing.

Bai Manmei successfully arrived at the canyon marked on the map. However, before she could approach the canyon, a disciple of the Golden Sword Sect, dressed in a golden robe, arrived by controlling the wind.

"Halt! The area ahead has been requisitioned by the Golden Sword Sect, unauthorized entry is prohibited. Please go around!"

Expecting this due to Lin Chen's instructions, Bai Manmei did not force her way through but instead greeted them respectfully, "I know, I came to visit the Golden Sword Sect. May I ask who is in charge here from the Golden Sword Sect?"

The disciple scrutinized Bai Manmei and replied with a grave tone, "Deputy Sect Master Huang Tao is overseeing this place. Who are you and why do you wish to visit?"

Bai Manmei made something up on the fly, "I come from a faraway place and have an important trade to discuss with the Golden Sword Sect. Please report this to them."

The Golden Sword Sect disciple looked skeptical but didn't dare to send Bai Manmei away without specific information!

"Follow me then!"

Bai Manmei let out a sigh of relief; she had been worried that her deceit wouldn't work and that they'd insist on sending her away, which would have likely escalated to a confrontation by force.

Fortunately!

She hoped to obtain the Ghost Face Flowers through peaceful means!

Lin Chen had already told her if they faced an obstruction, to start by negotiating openly with the other party.

Aren't there a bunch of Ghost Face Flowers?

We don't need many, just one will do. As for the price, what do you demand?

What do you say? Is this a deal we can make?