Chapter 110: Leaving Desert City
Hai Bo Dong wore a bitter smile upon hearing this. Naturally, he was aware of this rule. It was an unspoken agreement within the alchemy community.
However, when he heard Gu He's response, Hai Bo Dong's weathered hand gripped a few strands of his beard, looking somewhat embarrassed. He explained, "I've gathered almost all the materials required by the prescription listed. At this point, I'm only missing one ingredient."
Feeling puzzled, Gu He asked, "What ingredient are you missing?"
Hai Bo Dong, feeling awkward, introduced it, "The ingredient is called the Sand Mandala of the Sands. It can only be found deep in the Tagor Great Desert. The higher the temperature, the more likely it is to be found. But you know, I practice ice attribute techniques, and I also have the seal placed by Queen Medusa within me. The moment I step into the heart of the Tagor Great Desert, she would detect me. So..."
Seeing Hai Bo Dong's awkward expression, Gu He gave him a deep look and inquired, "Are you asking me to find this herb for you? Let me remind you that you're already getting a great deal with me concocting the medicine for you. It seems a bit excessive to ask me to search for herbs in the vast desert for you, considering the value of this map fragment."
Upon hearing Gu He's words, Hai Bo Dong chuckled awkwardly, then continued with a tone of resignation, "How about this? I have a piece of information that you'll surely find interesting."
"What information?" Gu He asked, looking somewhat surprised.
"The information I possess is related to Heavenly Flames..." Hai Bo Dong said, his face displaying wrinkles as he stared straight at Gu He. He smiled slowly and continued, "I wonder if this information could persuade you to help me find the Sand Mandala of the Sands?"
Upon hearing the words 'Heavenly Flames,' Gu He's heart noticeably skipped a beat. He then fixed his gaze on Hai Bo Dong.
"You must have heard something about the presence of Heavenly Flames in the Tagor Desert," Hai Bo Dong continued, looking at Gu He with a faint smile.
Gu He nodded slightly and said, "So, do you know where this Heavenly Flame might be located?"
"I have a particular interest in mapping, and I've spent some time exploring within the Tagor Great Desert. I managed to obtain some information about Heavenly Flames through my investigations. While I can't be entirely certain about the exact location of the Heavenly Flame, I have a good idea of places where it is most likely to be found. Without my information, even if you spend more than a year in the Tagor Desert, obtaining a Heavenly Flame would be even more challenging."
"Would you be willing to help me acquire the Sand Mandala of the Sands? In return, I will share with you all the information I've gathered about the Heavenly Flames throughout these years," Hai Bo Dong said with a smile.
"Deal!" Gu He didn't hesitate and agreed directly. The allure of Heavenly Flames was just too significant, and he was willing to pay a substantial price to obtain one.
Seeing Gu He's agreement, Hai Bo Dong nodded with a smile, reached into his pocket, and pulled out a thin piece of parchment. He handed it over to Gu He, saying, "During my explorations, I found that there are three locations in the Tagor Desert that are most likely to contain Heavenly Flames. All three of these places are marked on this map."
He extended his hand, and Gu He slowly received the parchment. After looking it over, he carefully unfolded it.
What he found was an incredibly detailed map of the Tagor Great Desert, far superior to the maps available at the counter. This map not only precisely marked the locations of water sources in the desert but also indicated the scattered snake-human tribes throughout the desert.
"Do you see the three flame marks on the map?" Hai Bo Dong reminded with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Gu He's gaze swept across the map, and indeed, he discovered three very conspicuous flame symbols on the northeastern and northwestern directions of the map.
"These three places represent the most likely locations in the Tagor Desert where a Heavenly Flame may be hidden."
Pointing his finger at these three flame symbols, Hai Bo Dong said with a smile, "Of course, these are inferred based on my exploration and reasoning. The accuracy cannot be one hundred percent guaranteed, but it's undoubtedly better than you fumbling around blindly."
Upon hearing this, Gu He nodded slightly. Even though he had extraordinary soul perception, the Tagor Great Desert was vast, and locating a Heavenly Flame within it would be extremely challenging. Hai Bo Dong's detailed map would undoubtedly save him a lot of time and effort.
"Remember, it's best to visit the locations marked with flame symbols to the east and north. As for the western location, if possible, avoid going there."
"Why?"
"Because that place is close to the
deep heart of the Tagor Desert. Queen Medusa can sense the presence of any human entering her range. Although you possess a Heavenly Flame, if you were to encounter the terrifying Queen Medusa, I doubt you'd have much chance of escaping alive." Thinking of Queen Medusa's frightening strength, Hai Bo Dong sighed with a hint of lingering fear.
"I'll do my best."
Nodding slightly, Gu He replied calmly. He knew that if he didn't find any traces of Heavenly Flames in the other two places, there was a high likelihood he would go to the western location marked with the flame symbol.
As for the danger Hai Bo Dong had mentioned, Gu He didn't pay it any mind. With his three-star Dou Ancestor strength, he could dominate the entire Tagor Great Desert. Even if Queen Medusa encountered him, she would be easily subdued.
"This is all I can do to assist you. I hope you succeed in obtaining the Heavenly Flame and then bring back the Sand Mandala of the Sands."
Watching Gu He carefully put away the map, Hai Bo Dong smiled, "As for the prescription and the small map fragment, allow me to keep them for a while. I will hand them all to you when you return."
"Understood."
Gu He nodded slightly, clasping his hands together in gratitude. "In that case, I'll take my leave."
With that, Gu He walked out of the shop directly.
Stepping out of the store, he turned to look at the simple and plain shop door. He lifted his head, allowing the scorching sunlight to pour onto his face like boiling water. After a while, he exhaled a sigh.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 110: Leaving Desert City
Hai Bo Dong wore a bitter smile upon hearing this. Naturally, he was aware of this rule. It was an unspoken agreement within the alchemy community.
However, when he heard Gu He's response, Hai Bo Dong's weathered hand gripped a few strands of his beard, looking somewhat embarrassed. He explained, "I've gathered almost all the materials required by the prescription listed. At this point, I'm only missing one ingredient."
Feeling puzzled, Gu He asked, "What ingredient are you missing?"
Hai Bo Dong, feeling awkward, introduced it, "The ingredient is called the Sand Mandala of the Sands. It can only be found deep in the Tagor Great Desert. The higher the temperature, the more likely it is to be found. But you know, I practice ice attribute techniques, and I also have the seal placed by Queen Medusa within me. The moment I step into the heart of the Tagor Great Desert, she would detect me. So..."
Seeing Hai Bo Dong's awkward expression, Gu He gave him a deep look and inquired, "Are you asking me to find this herb for you? Let me remind you that you're already getting a great deal with me concocting the medicine for you. It seems a bit excessive to ask me to search for herbs in the vast desert for you, considering the value of this map fragment."
Upon hearing Gu He's words, Hai Bo Dong chuckled awkwardly, then continued with a tone of resignation, "How about this? I have a piece of information that you'll surely find interesting."
"What information?" Gu He asked, looking somewhat surprised.
"The information I possess is related to Heavenly Flames..." Hai Bo Dong said, his face displaying wrinkles as he stared straight at Gu He. He smiled slowly and continued, "I wonder if this information could persuade you to help me find the Sand Mandala of the Sands?"
Upon hearing the words 'Heavenly Flames,' Gu He's heart noticeably skipped a beat. He then fixed his gaze on Hai Bo Dong.
"You must have heard something about the presence of Heavenly Flames in the Tagor Desert," Hai Bo Dong continued, looking at Gu He with a faint smile.
Gu He nodded slightly and said, "So, do you know where this Heavenly Flame might be located?"
"I have a particular interest in mapping, and I've spent some time exploring within the Tagor Great Desert. I managed to obtain some information about Heavenly Flames through my investigations. While I can't be entirely certain about the exact location of the Heavenly Flame, I have a good idea of places where it is most likely to be found. Without my information, even if you spend more than a year in the Tagor Desert, obtaining a Heavenly Flame would be even more challenging."
"Would you be willing to help me acquire the Sand Mandala of the Sands? In return, I will share with you all the information I've gathered about the Heavenly Flames throughout these years," Hai Bo Dong said with a smile.
"Deal!" Gu He didn't hesitate and agreed directly. The allure of Heavenly Flames was just too significant, and he was willing to pay a substantial price to obtain one.
Seeing Gu He's agreement, Hai Bo Dong nodded with a smile, reached into his pocket, and pulled out a thin piece of parchment. He handed it over to Gu He, saying, "During my explorations, I found that there are three locations in the Tagor Desert that are most likely to contain Heavenly Flames. All three of these places are marked on this map."
He extended his hand, and Gu He slowly received the parchment. After looking it over, he carefully unfolded it.
What he found was an incredibly detailed map of the Tagor Great Desert, far superior to the maps available at the counter. This map not only precisely marked the locations of water sources in the desert but also indicated the scattered snake-human tribes throughout the desert.
"Do you see the three flame marks on the map?" Hai Bo Dong reminded with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Gu He's gaze swept across the map, and indeed, he discovered three very conspicuous flame symbols on the northeastern and northwestern directions of the map.
"These three places represent the most likely locations in the Tagor Desert where a Heavenly Flame may be hidden."
Pointing his finger at these three flame symbols, Hai Bo Dong said with a smile, "Of course, these are inferred based on my exploration and reasoning. The accuracy cannot be one hundred percent guaranteed, but it's undoubtedly better than you fumbling around blindly."
Upon hearing this, Gu He nodded slightly. Even though he had extraordinary soul perception, the Tagor Great Desert was vast, and locating a Heavenly Flame within it would be extremely challenging. Hai Bo Dong's detailed map would undoubtedly save him a lot of time and effort.
"Remember, it's best to visit the locations marked with flame symbols to the east and north. As for the western location, if possible, avoid going there."
"Why?"
"Because that place is close to the
deep heart of the Tagor Desert. Queen Medusa can sense the presence of any human entering her range. Although you possess a Heavenly Flame, if you were to encounter the terrifying Queen Medusa, I doubt you'd have much chance of escaping alive." Thinking of Queen Medusa's frightening strength, Hai Bo Dong sighed with a hint of lingering fear.
"I'll do my best."
Nodding slightly, Gu He replied calmly. He knew that if he didn't find any traces of Heavenly Flames in the other two places, there was a high likelihood he would go to the western location marked with the flame symbol.
As for the danger Hai Bo Dong had mentioned, Gu He didn't pay it any mind. With his three-star Dou Ancestor strength, he could dominate the entire Tagor Great Desert. Even if Queen Medusa encountered him, she would be easily subdued.
"This is all I can do to assist you. I hope you succeed in obtaining the Heavenly Flame and then bring back the Sand Mandala of the Sands."
Watching Gu He carefully put away the map, Hai Bo Dong smiled, "As for the prescription and the small map fragment, allow me to keep them for a while. I will hand them all to you when you return."
"Understood."
Gu He nodded slightly, clasping his hands together in gratitude. "In that case, I'll take my leave."
With that, Gu He walked out of the shop directly.
Stepping out of the store, he turned to look at the simple and plain shop door. He lifted his head, allowing the scorching sunlight to pour onto his face like boiling water. After a while, he exhaled a sigh.
(End of this chapter)
