508: News from the Abyss

Qin Shilei entered the hall as if nothing had happened, then perfectly feigned a surprised expression.

“I never expected your city to have so many high-level demons. I am Andrei, pleased to meet you all.”

The many demons in the hall scrutinized the Flame Demon that Qin Shilei had transformed into, but none of them responded to Qin Shilei.

“May I ask if any of you have heard of the Nether Abyss?”

Qin Shilei didn't mind the penetrating gazes of the demons opposite him and directly asked.

“The Nether Abyss?” A Dark Demon sitting in the main seat showed a hint of surprise in his eyes.

The Dark Demon wore a black robe and a large hat that concealed most of his face.

“Does Your Excellency know where the Nether Abyss is?” Qin Shilei showed a hint of pleasant surprise.

“Andrei, is it? What business do you have with the Nether Abyss?” The Dark Demon's voice was hollow and chilling.

“I occasionally learned that the Nether Abyss contains a demonic flame called Netherflame. I wish to go and see if I can obtain this demonic flame.”

Qin Shilei's mind spun, and he fabricated a good reason.

The Dark Demon Mandel nodded, “Netherflame is indeed a rare treasure for you Flame Demons, and I do know where the Nether Abyss is.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Shilei's heart instantly rejoiced, “May I ask Your Excellency if you could tell me the location of the Nether Abyss?”

Through his understanding over this period, he had come to realize the preciousness of a demon heart.

A demon heart is the source of power for a Great Demon, its very foundation, as important as a deity's godhead and divine kingdom.

Possessing a demon heart gives a Diamond-peak demon a great chance to advance to a Great Demon.

Even a Great Demon can absorb the power of a demon heart to further enhance its strength.

Although he didn't know if this demon heart would be helpful to him, Qin Shilei had developed a strong interest in it.

If that treasure map was real, once he knew the location of the Nether Abyss, Qin Shilei might be able to obtain this treasure called the demon heart.

Mandel scanned Qin Shilei up and down, “It's not impossible for me to tell you the location of the Nether Abyss, provided you do one thing for me.”

Qin Shilei suppressed the urge to immediately capture the other party and interrogate him, asking calmly, “What does Your Excellency wish for me to do?”

Mandel slowly began, “Have you heard of the city Massacre? If you help me capture the culprit, I will tell you the location of the Nether Abyss.”

Qin Shilei frowned, “I just learned about this from that guard. The culprit leaves no survivors, and we know nothing about him. How can we possibly catch him?”

Mandel said confidently, “Andrei, please come and look at this map. The culprit has now turned sixteen cities into empty cities, and these sixteen cities are almost in a straight line.

The direction the line points to is Martigue city, where we are currently staying.

The culprit's next target must be Martigue city. As long as we guard here, we will soon be able to catch him.”

“This Dark Demon has some brains.”

Qin Shilei secretly gave him a thumbs-up.

However, he didn't have much brains, since he was asking the culprit himself to help catch the culprit.

Qin Shilei said with some concern, “According to what that city guard said, this culprit's strength is unfathomable, possibly even a Great Demon. Won't our small group just be serving ourselves up to him?”

Mandel showed a profound expression, “Since we dare to set an ambush here to capture the culprit, we are confident in dealing with him.”

Qin Shilei looked around and tentatively asked, “Has Lord Arons also arrived here?”

Mandel said mysteriously, “It cannot be said, it cannot be said.”

Qin Shilei's face instantly turned cold, “The enemy is likely a Great Demon and can easily wipe us out. If you refuse to be clear, I'm afraid I cannot participate.”

Mandel hesitated, then revealed a little information, “As long as that culprit dares to appear, Lord Arons will immediately know and instantly appear here. By then, the culprit will surely not return.

Besides, this culprit may not necessarily be a Great Demon. Perhaps with the combined strength of us demons, we can take him down.”

Mandel had little trust in Qin Shilei, this unfamiliar high-level demon.

However, from all indications, Qin Shilei did not seem to be the culprit.

His actions of seeking the Nether Abyss further solidified this judgment.

Since the other party was not the culprit, Mandel began to scheme.

He had spoken confidently just now, but deep down, he was not at all confident.

If the culprit truly was a Great Demon, then the safety of him and his companions would be greatly threatened.

Perhaps he would be wiped out by the enemy in a single encounter. Even if Arons could rush over and eliminate the enemy then, it wouldn't save his life.

For his own safety, Mandel hoped to use the news of the Nether Abyss to keep Qin Shilei as cannon fodder.

Qin Shilei deliberately showed a hint of hesitation.

“The location of the Nether Abyss is extremely hidden. In the entire Abyss World, perhaps fewer than a handful of people know it. You must consider carefully.”

Mandel's chilling voice rang out again.

“Alright, I can stay here for three days. If he doesn't appear after three days, I will leave. By then, I hope you can tell me the location of the Nether Abyss. I am willing to pay some treasures for the information.”

Qin Shilei said with feigned hesitation.

“Agreed!” Mandel guessed that the culprit would definitely appear within three days.

After establishing their cooperation, they introduced themselves to each other.

Indeed, as Qin Shilei had guessed, the five Diamond-level demons in the hall were all Platinum Experts sent by Arons to investigate the city massacre.

The only Platinum Expert was the city lord of this city, who was currently cowering in a corner, not daring to interject.

The Diamond-peak Dark Demon hiding in the shadows still showed no intention of appearing.

“From the deceased demons, we can deduce that the perpetrators are likely those beings called humans,” Mandel speculated.

“Andrei, have you been to Baton?” one of the dog-headed demons suddenly asked.

This dog-headed demon had an unfriendly look in his eyes when Qin Shilei first entered, as if he held a deep grudge against Qin Shilei.

“Baton?” Qin Shilei frowned, “I haven't heard of that place.”

“Boss.” The dog-headed demon turned to Mandel and said, “I just learned that a Flame Demon appeared in Baton before it was massacred. Soon after, news of Baton's massacre spread. I believe he must be related to the massacre.”

“Oh?” Mandel's gaze towards Qin Shilei also held a hint of wariness.

Qin Shilei said nonchalantly, “There are countless Flame Demons in the Abyss World. Are you sure the Flame Demon you speak of is me?”

The dog-headed demon bared his fangs, “My nephew and niece are the young city lords of Baton. They will arrive here soon. Then we'll see how you can argue?”

Qin Shilei instantly remembered the dog-headed demon from the first Demon City.

The dog-headed demon did have a pair of Platinum Realm children who had fled that Demon City in a hurry after he killed the dog-headed demon.

It seemed that the Baton he mentioned was indeed that Demon City.