Alex and Elyndra blended into the crowd and walked in a random direction.
Before long, Alex spotted a restaurant and pulled Elyndra inside. He knew very well that places like restaurants, inns, or any spot where people gathered to relax were great sources of free information.
Upon entering, they were greeted by an attendant who respectfully led them to the second floor. There, Alex and Elyndra took their seats and ordered a variety of dishes.
Before long, dishes were served.
While eating slowly, Alex focused on nearby people and started listening to their conversation.
"Hey, have you heard? In the eastern border of our empire, a demonic blood pool has emerged. After investigating, the Second Prince announced immediate control of the crowd. No one is allowed to get near that pool. It turns out that the demonic blood pool is no ordinary pool but the Demon Blood Spirit Pool. You should know that the Demon Blood Spirit Pool can corrupt both body and soul. Any cultivator who enters the effective area of the blood pool risks having their life essence drained and their consciousness eroded by demonic intent. Moreover, it can transform sane people into bloodthirsty fiends under demonic control."
"I've also heard about it. When the news of the Demon Blood Spirit Pool spread, all the major forces, including the five great powers of our Sky Sage Empire, sent their geniuses to control the Demon Blood Spirit Pool. After asking around, I heard that the pool is infused with ancient demonic essence and blood spirit energy. Despite its terror, if one can withstand the torment and resist the corruption, their physical body and soul will be reborn. Moreover, they can experience explosive cultivation breakthroughs, enhancement of body constitution, and a drastic increase in bloodline purity, especially for demon-related or fiendish bloodlines. Moreover, there is a low chance of gaining blood-related or demonic abilities as well.
The Demon Blood Spirit Pool was indeed interesting, but it was nothing compared to the Bizarre Beasts Cave, where the Stone of Immortality was hidden.
What he truly wanted was information about the Bizarre Beasts Cave, not the Demon Blood Spirit Pool.
Still, it was too early, and all he could do for now was wait patiently while listening to the conversations around him.
"Heh, this news is nothing compared to the one I have."
"I heard something incredible happened in the Bizarre Beasts Cave. A robust vitality exploded inside. This vitality is so strong that it affected the outside world. After this news reached the Royal Family, the emperor immediately organized a team of Silver Guards and sent them all to the Bizarre Beasts Cave in order to find a treasure called Extreme Life Blue Lotus."
"Extreme Life Blue Lotus? What is that? Could it be related to the explosion of extreme vitality inside the Bizarre Beasts Cave?"
"You guessed it right. My uncle told me that the Extreme Life Blue Lotus is a rare treasure that appears and blooms once every thousand years inside the Bizarre Beasts Cave. It doesn't grow anywhere else and has never been found outside the cave. Not even the creator of the Bizarre Beasts Cave, the Sky Sage Emperor, knows how this treasure came to exist. But one thing is certain: it's an extraordinary treasure brimming with immense vitality."
"Whoever consumes the lotus has a very high chance of gaining an additional lifespan of at least 3,000 years. Moreover, it's said that no matter how severely someone is injured, even if their soul is damaged, swallowing the Extreme Life Blue Lotus can heal everything instantly."
"Does such a treasure really exist?"
"It does. It is a known fact. After all, such a treasure appears every thousand years. Moreover, I've heard that thousands of people are gathering outside the city, planning to enter the Bizarre Beasts Cave and search for the Extreme Life Blue Lotus. Not to mention, there are many other treasures inside the cave. It's a pity that only warriors below the Extreme Void Stage could enter the cave. Otherwise, even I would have chosen to fight for treasures there."
"The departure to the Bizarre Beasts Cave is set for tomorrow."
Alex's eyes lit up when he finally heard some news about the Bizarre Beasts Cave.
Moreover, learning about the Extreme Life Blue Lotus ignited a fierce desire within him. It had to be known that treasures capable of increasing one's lifespan by just 10 or 20 years were already extremely rare and highly valuable, so much so that those cultivators at the end of their life would willingly exchange most of their fortune for such treasures. Yet, this lotus could extend a person's life by 3,000 years. Coupled with its additional effects, it was undoubtedly an extraordinary and unparalleled treasure. Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn ɴovᴇl(F)ɪre.ɴet
Alex had a strong feeling that the appearance of this treasure was somehow connected to the Stone of Immortality. He believed that if he could reach the place where the Extreme Life Blue Lotus first appeared, he would either find the Stone of Immortality there or, at the very least, there would be a high probability of its presence.
Since people are planning to enter the Bizarre Beasts Cave tomorrow, Alex decided to follow them. He would not be a part of any group, but he can definitely take advantage of all of them.
After all, he doesn't know the location of the Bizarre Beasts Cave. Following those people is the best option.
Of course, he can ask for directions or buy a map, but doing so would yield no better result. He still has to find a way to hide his cultivation completely.
He had asked the Heavenly Spirit Stone silently and knew that Bizarre Beasts Cave was slightly strange. It can easily detect people suppressing their cultivation and block them from entering.
If he wants to enter, he must find a treasure or something that can perfectly mask his cultivation without relying on suppression, something that alters his very aura, presence, and soul fluctuations.
Alex continued to listen for a while. After he was done eating, he looked at Elyndra and said, "Let's go!"