Zhao Letian has nothing but an abundance of Primordial Stones.
He can definitely offer a price that Lu Yuan cannot refuse.
"Alright, since you are so straightforward, I'll speak plainly. This information is highly confidential, currently known only by myself, thus the price is naturally higher. I want one hundred High Grade Essence Stones!"
Lu Yuan considered for a moment, then spoke in an undeniable tone.
"One hundred High Grade Essence Stones?"
Zhao Letian was slightly stunned, appearing somewhat surprised.
He thought Lu Yuan would ask for an exorbitant price, but unexpectedly, it was merely one hundred High Grade Essence Stones.
But thinking about it more carefully, for him, one hundred High Grade Essence Stones, although not a lot, for a Sect Martial first level ordinary martial artist like Lu Yuan, it was not a small amount.
Just for providing one piece of information and receiving one hundred High Grade Essence Stones, Lu Yuan was already quite satisfied.
"What? Do you find the price too high? If so, then we do not need to proceed with this deal."
Lu Yuan frowned slightly.
He thought that Zhao Letian either couldn't afford or was unwilling to pay one hundred High Grade Essence Stones.
"Don't misunderstand, senior. The price is very fair, and I accept."
Zhao Letian shook his head and laughed, then took out one hundred High Grade Essence Stones and handed them to Lu Yuan.
"You are quite bold; aren't you afraid that I will take your Primordial Stones and just leave?"
After accepting the Primordial Stones, Lu Yuan gazed at Zhao Letian and asked.
"I believe that the senior is not someone who would renege on a promise."
Zhao Letian smiled calmly, seemingly unconcerned as he spoke.
And the more composed and tranquil he appeared, the more Lu Yuan dared not underestimate him.
Lu Yuan well understood that such confidence indicated Zhao Letian was not worried about him breaking his promise.
"Alright then, this black rock was something I found on an unnamed barren mountain in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, the specific location, I've recorded into this Jade Scroll for you."
Lu Yuan nodded and spoke, simultaneously taking out a Jade Scroll, sketching in the map, and handing it over to Zhao Letian.
"Is Ten Thousand Demon Mountain a mountain range?"
Zhao Letian, upon reviewing the content of the Jade Scroll, looked intrigued and asked.
"Do you not even know this? Are you a foreigner? That Ten Thousand Demon Mountain is a huge mountain range southeast of the Imperial City, stretching unknown tens of thousands of miles. It has at least ten thousand kinds of strong demon beasts known by name. Hence, it has been historically called Ten Thousand Demon Mountain."
Lu Yuan was slightly taken aback, closely observing Zhao Letian with some surprise.
The reputation of Ten Thousand Demon Mountain was significant; those from the Imperial City would definitely know of it.
Zhao Letian not knowing about Ten Thousand Demon Mountain only suggested that he had recently arrived in the Sky Dome Imperial City.
"I see, I am indeed a foreigner, and I've never heard of Ten Thousand Demon Mountain before. Could senior perhaps tell me a bit more about it?"
Zhao Letian smiled faintly, showing no intent of hiding anything, speaking openly and simultaneously pouring a cup of wine for Lu Yuan.
"As we have nothing else to do, let me tell you about the most perilous place of the Sky Dome Dynasty."
Lu Yuan, quite pleased, picked up his wine cup and downed it in one go.
"The most perilous place of the Sky Dome Dynasty? Is Ten Thousand Demon Mountain very dangerous?"
Zhao Letian's eyes narrowed, becoming even more curious.
"Yes, the danger level of Ten Thousand Demon Mountain is second only to a few death-certain forbidden lands. If you are not familiar with the mountain and recklessly venture into it, even King-level Experts can likely perish there. That is because, in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, there are not only Demon King-level demon beasts but also, it is rumored, sightings of Emperor-level demon beasts."
Lu Yuan nodded slowly and said,
"Demon King? A king-level demon beast?"
Zhao Letian furrowed his brows.
If that were the case, even for him, Ten Thousand Demon Mountain would indeed be a perilous place.
"Little brother, don't blame your elder for not warning you, although I have told you the simple path to that desolate mountain, with your mere True Martial Eighth Realm cultivation, going there would be seeking your own death. You won't even reach that desolate mountain, after all, it is very deep into Ten Thousand Demon Mountain. Last time, I was only able to luckily reach the location of that desolate mountain by following a large contingent of the Lion Mercenary Group."
Lu Yuan spoke gravely.
"A large contingent? What is the strength of such a contingent?"
Zhao Letian asked curiously.
"A large contingent consists of over a hundred people, all are Sect Martial Realm experts, and they are skilled at cooperating with each other, having mastered several powerful cooperative techniques. Furthermore, the captain is a half-step King-level existence, so a large contingent, even when encountering a King-level demon beast, can still contest it!"
Lu Yuan said with pride.
"Half-step King-level?"
Zhao Letian was slightly startled.
Just a half-step King-level was already comparable to all of his trump cards, not to mention a whole contingent of hundreds of Sect Martial Realm experts, their collective strength was much stronger than his.
Most importantly, these people frequently ventured into Ten Thousand Demon Mountain and knew the mountain terrain like the back of their hand, possessing rich experience.
In other words, following a large contingent of mercenaries into the mountain was indeed safer than him going alone.
"Senior, in the recent period, does your Lion Mercenary Group have any team that is going into the mountain?"
After pondering for a moment, Zhao Letian asked seriously.
"What are you planning to do? Don't tell me, you want to go into the mountain with us?"
Lu Yuan asked in surprise.
"Senior guessed right, that is indeed my intention."
Zhao Letian said straightforwardly.
"It turns out to be a coincidence, tonight, there is a large contingent about to enter the mountain, you can spend some Primordial Stones to hire them to escort you into the mountain. However, where they can escort you to, I cannot guarantee. Moreover, you should think it over, Ten Thousand Demon Mountain is fraught with peril, and with your cultivation, going there is more likely to be perilous than fortunate."
Lu Yuan pondered for a moment and then nodded. This chapter was made possible by the community at *.
"Thank you for the warning, senior. I have a clear understanding. However, as I am new here, I still need the senior's help to hire that large contingent of mercenaries."
Zhao Letian replied with a light smile, unconcerned.
Actually, even if he were to go into the mountain alone, being cautious should also avoid any major danger, but to be on the safe side, he chose to go with the Lion Mercenary Group.
"It's no trouble, it's just a small effort for me, come with me."
Lu Yuan shook his head, stood up, and walked outside.
"In that case, thank you very much, senior."
Zhao Letian gave a slight smile, expressing his thanks, and then followed Lu Yuan, leaving the tavern and heading straight to the Lion Mercenary Group.
Time quietly passed, and soon, the boundless night descended, covering the vast Qingzhou Continent.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!…"
Suddenly, a series of brilliant lights streaked across the night sky, flying out from the floating Sky Dome Imperial City, heading towards the southeast, directly to the endlessly extending Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range.