Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 109: Chapter 50: Investigate That Night General

Li Yelai appropriately displayed panic and excitement in response to the kindness shown by the Golden Mountain Knight.

This is an inevitable mindset for a Wild Spirit Ability User when faced with a big shot.

Especially when facing a powerful being from the Disaster Forbidden Zone.

Initially, the Disaster Fog swept across the world, devouring seventy percent of humanity.

It was only after humans found a way to defend against the Disaster Fog,

that the fog’s onslaught across the world finally ceased, transforming into various Disaster Forbidden Zones, each occupying a domain.

The No.3 Border City where Li Yelai resided, as well as the other two Border Cities, were fortress cities constructed to resist the expansion of the three Disaster Forbidden Zones.

Faced with such an existence, ’Copper Face’ should rightfully be utterly fearful.

However, this also caused disdain from other Ark Chosen Ones accompanying him on the information trade.

”Selling out Old Mad King’s information to the Forbidden Zone, what a treacherous act!”

”Don’t you know how important the Old Mad King’s information is for humanity?”

Li Yelai did not respond to their curses; having become a Dark Pile himself, being called a traitor was only to be expected.

The Golden Mountain Knight didn’t care at all, but instead told Li Yelai, ”Copper Face, I will contact you in the future. We might have opportunities to cooperate.”

”Of course, Golden Mountain Sir,” Li Yelai sneered inwardly, but his reply was, ”I may not be able to gather information on the Old Mad King again. You know, since Golden Armor is seriously wounded, we’d be done for if we simply encounter a Processor of Captain Level.”

Implicitly, he was angling for more benefits—a fitting move for ’Copper Face.’

”No rush, just keep yourselves hidden for now and stay safe,” Golden Mountain slowly shook his head, ”The information you provided is already crucial. Next time, not only will I bring the promised elixir, but I will also bring you some materials. Your organization might find them useful.”

Free loot? Great! Since the information was officiously fabricated, this was like getting something for nothing!

So Li Yelai thought, and then nodded, ”Thank you, Golden Mountain Sir.”

After that, the trade concluded. The private conversation was lifted, and the sounds around them picked up once again.

Li Yelai then started to check the rewards in front of him; these were all ’Golden Armor’s’ compensation.

Among them were two Magic Potions, said to be Fifth Sense and Sixth Sense Elixirs of the Path of Zero.

The elixirs were housed in semi-transparent glass vials, one amber and the other a purplish-blue. Merely holding them in his hand, Li Yelai could feel the wonderful power contained within.

There was also a piece of Spiritual Ability Equipment of unknown level, a set of armor that could change size autonomously.

It was somewhat similar to the armor of the Double Blade Knight that Li Yelai wore and seemed to be a defense-type Spiritual Ability Equipment crafted within the Forbidden Zone.

There were also several unknown materials from Extraordinary Creatures.

It was for these rewards that Golden Armor had used the Taboo Item, God’s Whip, directly causing a large number of Processors and administrative staff to die in battle.

And in the end, all these rewards ended up in Li Yelai’s hands. How ironic...

All for these...

’What beasts!’ Li Yelai suppressed his rage, continuing to silently watch over the hall, observing the various electors trading and discussing.

At that moment, Black Umbrella suddenly asked, ”Who among you is still in No.3 Border City?”

Li Yelai’s mind stirred; this was indeed something he wanted to know.

In the Fantasy Band incident, there were five Ark Chosen Ones and their forces involved.

They were Black Umbrella, Ming Xing, Phantom, Golden Armor, and Wolf Map.

Among them, Black Umbrella left early, and Golden Armor had been taken down.

The other three might still be in the Giant City, which could be a good opportunity for the officials to capture them.

Ming Xing looked at Black Umbrella, ”Don’t expect me, Phantom and I are still wanted by the official of the Giant City, how could we still be there? But you could ask Golden Armor and Wolf Map.”

Li Yelai spoke up at the right moment, ”We surely do operate around No.3 Border City, but Golden Armor is injured and may not be able to cooperate with you.”

Then, a figure cloaked in a wolf-head cape, sitting not far from Black Umbrella, spoke up, ”I am now in the No.2 Border City and don’t have any subordinates, and I won’t be going to No.3 Border City for another half-year.”

He must be Wolf Map!

Wolf Map in No.2 Border City?

Li Yelai pondered internally, thinking that if they collaborated with No.2 Border City, they might be able to find Wolf Map among the people traveling from No.3 Border City to No.2 Border City.

Of course, whether this was true or false was unknown; perhaps Wolf Map was giving false information to conceal his true identity.

While Li Yelai was contemplating this, Black Umbrella continued, ”Then Copper Face, I’d like to ask you for a favor. I will offer adequate compensation.”

Li Yelai was taken aback, then inquired, ”I’m not sure we can be of help, as you know, Golden Armor...”

Though curious about Black Umbrella’s plans, with Golden Armor injured, it was not fitting for Copper Face’s persona to take on tasks lightly.

”It’s alright, the task is not dangerous!” Black Umbrella said coldly, ”If it hadn’t been for my subordinates acting on their own and being arrested, forcing the others to flee No.3 Border City, I wouldn’t bother you.”

”Then... what do you want?” Li Yelai watched Black Umbrella from a distance and tried asking, ”Do you need to keep it private?”

”No need for privacy, it’s not a major issue,” Black Umbrella spoke in a frosty tone, ”I need your organization to investigate an official Processor for me.”

”That’s dangerous!” Li Yelai’s mind raced with a guess, but outwardly he refused, ”We’re too busy avoiding officials as it is.”

”Don’t be hasty to refuse, the target is just a First Awakening Spirit User, a novice in the officials’ ranks!” Black Umbrella scoffed, ”Sure, they might have reached Second Awakening by now, but that’s it. It’s nothing significant!”