The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 405 - 278: Beast Core_2

Chapter 405: Chapter 278: Beast Core_2

Before Yan Xiaobao left the staircase and headed for the door, he paused for a moment in thought. Finding someone interested in selling information in a city like this was akin to searching for a tree in a forest, but locating that person and conversing with them without anyone eavesdropping was indeed a challenge.

After leaving the inn, the silver-haired youth also considered whether he should enter an alleyway without cloaks and emerge from the street with cloaks off, but after weighing the matter, Yan Xiaobao swiftly dismissed the idea.

If he exited an alley cloaked and then appeared in the street without the cloak, their identities would become conspicuous. Yan Xiaobao didn’t think he needed to conceal himself nor believed anyone in this city could defeat him, yet a nagging feeling still lingered.

If the Water Mage could track their whereabouts, it would be best if no one knew what they looked like. Upon reaching this conclusion, Yan Xiaobao strode toward a building named the "Mercenary Guild."

A trace of pain surfaced in Yan Xiaobao’s heart because he knew this journey would cost him more of his cherished beast cores. But information was the top priority now. Beast cores were things he could always win back through combat in the future.

The Mercenary Guild was a massive building located at the town center. Glancing around, Yan Xiaobao didn’t see any sign of the City Lord, deducing that the guild ran the city instead.

Not wanting to waste any time outside, Yan Xiaobao moved toward the entrance, closely followed by his friends. As soon as he stepped through the doorway, ten guards suddenly emerged, weapons in hand, blocking the entry with threatening auras emanating from their bodies as their spiritual energy surged out.

Their spiritual energy was still inferior to Yan Xiaobao’s, and their cultivation bases were several stars below his. As soon as their oppressive energy touched Yan Xiaobao’s cloak, it dissipated entirely. The entire pressure was rendered null by the cloak draped over him.

Noticing how their oppressive aura had been easily dispelled, and how this veiled figure even revealed hints of his cultivation base, a shadow of fear crept into the guard’s hearts. They gritted their teeth, preparing to attack Yan Xiaobao, interpreting his actions as preparing to force an entry.

"Stop!" A piercing voice rang out from inside the Merchant Guild as a stunning woman emerged confidently from the shadows. Squinting at her, Yan Xiaobao narrowed his eyes. She was unmistakably more than just a Middle Dantian Master; she was a King-level expert at the very least. Though Yan Xiaobao could hold his own against cultivators from Duke University, Upper Dantian experts were a different matter. The disparity in strength was something he couldn’t defy.

"Mr. Blake, please follow me," she said, signaling the guards to allow Yan Xiaobao and his companions to pass. Gazing at the woman, Yan Xiaobao felt no hostility, only genuine curiosity, and followed along without raising any questions.

The woman they followed didn’t lead them toward the hall that most mercenaries frequented but took them through multiple courtyards belonging to the guild’s mercenaries.

Returning to the courtyard, Yan Xiaobao and his group were guided into a large mansion. The woman entered first, bringing her guests along.

Inside the grand house, she strode with the same steady pace she’d had all along, not pausing until she stood before a door made of heavy wood, adorned with an intricate image of the Sky Blue Dragon.

She stood silently, knocking several times before entering, gesturing for Yan Xiaobao and his companions to wait outside.

Shrill screams erupted from within, followed by booming laughter. After a few minutes of silence, the heavy wooden door swung open, and an almost-naked woman dashed out of the room. At first, her face was crimson with embarrassment, but when she almost collided directly with Yan Xiaobao, her face paled in shock, and she stumbled away, retreating into another room in the corridor.

"Come in!" A cheerful voice called out, snapping the slightly stunned Yan Xiaobao back to reality. Before stepping inside, he quickly pushed Deng Wu along, followed by his other companions.

The moment Yan Xiaobao entered the office, it was reminiscent of the time he had visited Rong Liang’s office. Whoever owned this office was undoubtedly not to be underestimated.

"Welcome, welcome!" The previous voice belonged to a young man who appeared to be about twenty-five years old, yet the wisdom in his eyes far surpassed his age. Seeing this man, Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but remain cautious.

He was half-naked, wearing only trousers, and his physique was something Yan Xiaobao secretly envied. The man looked similar to Deng Wu, but despite appearing dangerous, he showed them all a smile that felt more mischievous than menacing.

"Please sit," he continued, extending his arms to indicate the chairs casually placed around the office.

Studying the man before him, Yan Xiaobao made a bold move—he removed the black cloak he had been wearing, revealing his distinctive features and his cultivation base to the man and woman before him.

The moment his white hair and his blue eyes came into view, both individuals stared openly. In a city where most citizens had black hair and brown eyes unless mixed with magical beasts, his appearance was extraordinary.

Those who were half-beast and half-human cultivators always commanded high prices as servants on the market, but looking at him, it was clear he wasn’t a half-beast. This fact made his white hair and blue eyes all the more enigmatic. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

"What a surprise," the man suddenly laughed upon seeing Yan Xiaobao revealed. Yet, what shocked him most wasn’t his unusual appearance—in fact, the most startling thing was that the man before him was only a Master-level expert, but his surrounding aura far surpassed his rank. This prevented the man from daring to underestimate him.

As Yan Xiaobao shed his disguise, Deng Wu, Wang Julong, and Sha Yun promptly followed suit, removing their cloaks and revealing their appearances.

Initially, Yan Xiaobao had anticipated some commotion over Sha Yun, but mixed-breed appearances didn’t seem as unnatural here as they did in the upper world. The leader managed only a whistle of admiration as his eyes fell upon the alluring Snake Woman.

"I trust we all share an interest in working together," the man said with a grin. "My name is Xu Biao. I’m the leader of the Mercenary Guild in this city, and my family owns the entire guild that exists within this Demon Residence Cave."

Before waiting for more gratis information, Yan Xiaobao silently committed the name "Demon Residence Cave" to memory. Clearly, this man prized equal knowledge exchange and would probe for details once he realized Yan Xiaobao knew very little.

"Where are you from?" Though Yan Xiaobao showed no signs outwardly, the man could still sense their lack of familiarity as he shook his head, wondering where they might hail from without knowing the name Demon Residence Cave.

"Such information will come at a hefty price," Yan Xiaobao replied earnestly, with no hint of jest in his gaze, to which Xu Biao solemnly nodded.

"I’ll answer three of your questions in exchange for one answer," Xu Biao said seriously, his expression leaving no room for bargaining. Seeing this, Yan Xiaobao looked back at his companions and glanced at the woman beside Xu Biao before nodding lightly.

He narrowed his eyes subtly, noticing the man nod back. The woman slowly exited the room, quietly shutting the heavy wooden door behind her, leaving only five people in the office.

"I hope it’s worth it," Xu Biao sighed, though his sudden worry was quickly met with a sly smile from Yan Xiaobao.

"We come from the world above," Yan Xiaobao declared with gravity, nearly causing the man behind the desk to fall from his chair. His eyes widened as his heart skipped erratically.

"Above? There’s a world above?!"

"Above? There’s a world above?!" Xu Biao’s eyes radiated pure disbelief as his breathing turned rugged and his body stiffened.

On one hand, the young man wished there truly was another world, but deep within, a rational voice argued that if such a world existed, he would certainly know about it—everyone would know about it.

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