Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2558 - 2578: Black Shop!

Chapter 2558: Chapter 2578: Black Shop!

The spacious residence was resplendent with lamplight.

In the expansive courtyard, more than a dozen pretty young women were dancing in red silk dresses, their movements enchanting. On one side of the courtyard, a few other women played various musical instruments, providing music for the dancers in the middle.

Above the walkway of the courtyard, there was a broad wine table laid out with all kinds of fruits and fine dishes, and even fine wine. Two pretty women were serving on either side, but the positions in front of the table were empty.

The middle-aged man clapped his hands and said with a laugh, "Honored guests have arrived, prepare a banquet!"

"Yes!"

The two pretty women beside the wine table stood up and quickly took out two more wine tables from their spatial rings and placed them next to the original, then set them with delicacies and wine, their movements very swift.

The middle-aged man extended his hand and said, "Please, fellow cultivators, let’s have a drink together and chat while we watch the performance."

After Lin Chen and Shang Wenyin sat down, Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Fellow cultivator, your days here seem quite leisurely."

The middle-aged man laughed and said, "I am ashamed to say, with limited talent, my cultivation hasn’t progressed much, so I simply decided to become a person who indulges in the pleasures of the world and enjoy the remainder of my life. Come, the two of you, welcome, please!"

The middle-aged man picked up a wine glass and warmly invited them.

Lin Chen picked up his wine glass and took a sip, but his expression subtly changed.

There was medicine in the wine.

Spirit Disperse Pill!

Lin Chen, not only a high-grade alchemist, also had a profound understanding of medical skills. Even though the taste of the Spirit Disperse Pill was very faint and mixed with the fragrance of the wine, he could still distinctly make it out.

Lin Chen smacked his lips, then tilted his head back again and swallowed all the wine. However, a stream of spiritual power quietly emerged, wrapping all of the wine within it.

Taking advantage of the moment he tilted his head back, he silently conveyed to Shang Wenyin, "The wine contains Spirit Disperse Pill."

Shang Wenyin’s eyebrows rose slightly, but she drank the wine without changing her expression.

Seeing that Lin Chen knew there was Spirit Disperse Pill but still drank it without making a scene, she knew Lin Chen’s intentions, so she also chose to keep a poker face.

The wine had been drunk, but obviously, it wouldn’t take effect.

The middle-aged man saw that both had drunk the wine and his eyes suddenly brightened, then he laughed and said, "It’s been a long time since I’ve had guests in this forsaken place, come, let’s have another drink!"

Lin Chen didn’t refuse and drank the second glass nonchalantly.

The middle-aged man worried that one cup of the medicated wine might not be enough, but now, seeing both had drunk two cups, he was completely at ease.

All he needed to do was to delay for a few minutes, wait for the medicinal power of the Spirit Disperse Pill to take effect, and then Lin Chen and his companion would be at his mercy.

A handsome man and a beautiful woman, they looked quite powerful at first glance; they should fetch a nice price!

He wondered how many valuable goods they had on them and if they would bring him a windfall.

"I am the Enchanting Heart Daoist. How may I address the two fellow cultivators?"

After Lin Chen gave his name, he asked, "Fellow cultivator, do you know of the City of Nether Fire?"

The Enchanting Heart Daoist was momentarily stunned, "The City Lord Gu Qinghai’s City of Nether Fire?"

Lin Chen looked at the Enchanting Heart Daoist with surprise, "Yes, fellow cultivator, you know of it?"

The Enchanting Heart Daoist shook his head, "I’ve heard of it, but I don’t know its location. Those inquiring about Gu Qinghai usually do so because of his God Burning Sword. You’re not here for the sword as well, are you?"

Lin Chen felt a bit disappointed and nodded, "Is it true that many people go after the God Burning Sword?"

The Enchanting Heart Daoist replied, "The God Burning Sword can sever the Life Brand and allows one to escape the Heavenly Dao. Even though ordinary cultivators don’t need such a power, many cultivators in special situations desperately need this ability, hence the never-ending stream of people seeking to borrow the God Burning Sword."

Lin Chen pressed, "Were these people able to borrow it?"

The Enchanting Heart Daoist laughed, "Of course not, manipulating the God Burning Sword requires a special Heart Method, which only Gu Qinghai knows, and using the God Burning Sword comes with a price. Why would he harm himself to help others?"

Lin Chen felt a sinking feeling in his heart, "There are no exceptions?"

The Enchanting Heart Daoist thought for a moment, "It’s said that some have succeeded, but I’m not certain. In any case, there’s hardly a chance."

Lin Chen thought for a while and then changed the subject, "Where is the nearest city from here?"

In Western Hell, a city was equal to a sect, with an extremely large domain, and there were forts and strongholds under it.

As long as he found a city, he could slowly gather information.

The Enchanting Heart Daoist replied, "From here, heading northwest and flying at full speed for about a day, there is a city called Black Tower City. That’s the nearest city."

The Enchanting Heart Daoist’s gaze fell on Lin Chen, and he furrowed his brow.

Why hasn’t the medicinal effect taken hold?

"Friend Lin, do you feel unwell?"

Was the medicinal effect about to take hold?

Lin Chen’s complexion abruptly changed, and he pressed one hand against the table, knocking over his wine glass, "You... you’ve poisoned me?"

The Enchanting Heart Daoist simply smiled, "It’s not poison, just some Spirit Disperse Pills mixed in the wine with a special ingredient. Don’t worry, being unable to control your spiritual power is normal."

Lin Chen pointed at the Enchanting Heart Daoist and angrily said, "We have no grievances or grudges, we just asked for directions. Why are you harming us?"

The Enchanting Heart Daoist let out a laugh, "Why do you think I stay in this desolate wilderness, if not to wait for out-of-town guests like you?"