Chapter 1322 Searching for Soul Mushroom Clues

When Chu Linfeng entered the city, he carefully observed the soldiers guarding it. They were very ordinary, and their strength was quite low. He believed that the Immortal-Demon War had recruited all the more capable soldiers, leaving behind only the weakest.

The cities in the Demon Realm differ from those in the Netherworld and Immortal Realm. The streets were not crowded, there were some vendors, but they did not shout to sell their goods. They quietly sat, waiting for customers to come forward.

Chu Linfeng was not interested in what the vendors offered. He needed to know how to obtain Soul Mushrooms and the location of Ten Thousand Demon Cave. To find out, he had to ask someone, and the only place for that was the high-end pharmacy in the city. Only such a place would have information on Soul Mushroom’s origin.

As for the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, he needed to find someone powerful enough to know its whereabouts. Chu Linfeng was not worried about learning information from others. The Jade Immortal Emperor was skilled at extracting information. Though she was a woman, her methods were numerous. Once, she was one of the top powerhouses in the Immortal Realm.

The two of them wandered slowly down the street. The Jade Immortal Emperor, too beautiful by appearance, had covered her face with a black veil to conceal her features, thus avoiding unnecessary trouble.

They walked for half a day without spotting even one supposed pharmacy, leaving them a bit frustrated, “Is it possible that the Demon Realm has no pharmacies? That can’t be right. Even in the cities of the Immortal Realm, there are pharmacies selling elixirs or spirit medicines. Why is there none here? Did we go the wrong way?” The Jade Immortal Emperor spoke at this moment.

“I doubt it. Every place experiences injuries and casualties, the Demon Realm included. Let’s find someone to ask,” Chu Linfeng replied.

At this moment, an old man with white hair appeared before them, demonstrating the strength of a Demon General. “Sir, we come from elsewhere and are unfamiliar with this city. Could you tell us where the pharmacies are located? A friend of mine is injured and needs elixirs for healing.”

After looking at Chu Linfeng and the Jade Immortal Emperor, the old man said, “There are three pharmacies here. Keep going straight for about five miles and you’ll find the smallest one. It’s the most affordable and has the best business because many people prefer to buy there.”

“What about the other two places? Could you please inform us, elder?” Chu Linfeng asked.

“Young man, knowing one is enough, why inquire about the other two? The small pharmacy’s stock is very comprehensive, not less than the big ones. Are you perhaps wasting magic stones, deliberately out to spend them?” the old man replied.

Chu Linfeng felt slightly frustrated with the old man’s boastful demeanor, particularly given his age. If it were a regular situation, he’d want to teach him a lesson.

“Thank you, elder. We will go to the small pharmacy now, hoping to find the medicine we need!” The Jade Immortal Emperor expressed.

Then, the two quickly walked in the direction mentioned by the old man. After they left, the old man chuckled quietly to himself, “It’s easy to see you two are outsiders. You’re bound to be fleeced. I must alert my grandson; those two are certainly fat sheep.”

A black stone appeared in his hand, and he wrote something on it. After a few breaths, a white light emitted from the stone, flying toward the direction Chu Linfeng and the Jade Immortal Emperor had gone.

The five-mile journey was quite short for them, and they quickly arrived. After searching a few shops, they found a pharmacy, but contrary to expectations, its business was quite cold and cheerless.

The city was substantial, comparable to a Level 2 City in the Immortal Realm. Chu Linfeng planned to gather information on the Soul Mushroom and then visit the City Lord at the City Lord’s Mansion, hoping to learn about the Ten Thousand Demon Cave’s whereabouts.

Upon entering the pharmacy, the shopkeeper immediately approached them. He was around thirty years old, but had a rugged, rat-like appearance, instantly coming across as unsavory. Of course, all the people they encountered on the way looked unappealing. Perhaps this was typical of the Demon Realm. Otherwise, the Yin Yang Demon Emperor wouldn’t have seized Meng Ji’s beautiful body.

“Are the two of you here to buy elixirs or seeking treatment? Though our pharmacy is small, it’s famous far and wide. Business is bad now because of the Immortal-Demon War. Otherwise, it’d be filled with people by now. Please, come inside,” the shopkeeper immediately offered.

Looking around the pharmacy, Chu Linfeng asked, “Is it just you here? Where’s your assistant?”

“The assistant was summoned for the war. I’m left because I can treat illnesses. When folks in the city get sick, they need healing, so I stayed. Otherwise, I might be at the front too,” the shopkeeper replied.

The shopkeeper had the strength of a Demon General, similar to the old man. Of course, Chu Linfeng did not know he was the old man’s grandson. At this moment, he took the shopkeeper’s words as truth.

“What rare materials and elixirs do you have in the shop? If I find them acceptable, you might strike it rich,” Chu Linfeng said. The people he slew had many magic stones, one even possessing tens of thousands.

“Whatever elixir you desire, we have. We also have a great variety of rare materials. As long as you can name it, we generally have it. Even if not, we’ll find a way to obtain it, but the price will be high,” the shopkeeper replied, feeling delighted—it was indeed a fat sheep, ripe for the fleecing.

Chu Linfeng wasn’t familiar with the Demon Realm’s elixirs. “Tell me what elixirs you have and their general prices. Perhaps I’ll choose some.”

“We have Muscle Regeneration Pill, Blood Harmony Pill, Heavenly Return Pill, and Fuling Pill. We also have Demon Blood Flower, Purple Spirit Grass, and Moon Gazing Seed, these priceless materials. What are you interested in? Three types of Upper Grade elixirs each cost five hundred magic stones, requiring Middle Grade magic stones. As for Demon Blood Flower and Purple Spirit Grass, they cost three hundred magic stones, while Moon Gazing Seed costs a thousand. Is there anything you fancy?” The shopkeeper spoke eagerly, wishing Chu Linfeng would buy all these elixirs and materials.

“Just these trashy elixirs and materials? No better ones available?” Chu Linfeng questioned.

“Trash? These are famous elixirs and materials in the Demon Realm. Do you need something more advanced?” The shopkeeper started feeling uneasy, sensing the deal might falter.

“I’ve come seeking Soul Mushrooms. Do you have them? Regardless of the amount of magic stones required, I can offer them,” Chu Linfeng calmly stated.

“Soul Mushrooms? They’re the top-tier materials in the Demon Realm, extremely rare. As far as I recall, they appeared only once three hundred years ago. Why are you after such rare materials? Even with ten thousand magic stones, I can’t manage it. Did you come deliberately to stir trouble?” The shopkeeper asked angrily.