Chapter 110: Leaving Desert City

    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?"

    "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)