303: Following behind Long Yun

Guided by Long Yun, the three of them found and checked into a relatively secluded inn run by a taciturn Tree Demon.

It is said that the entire inn was formed from the body of its ancestor after death!

So staying there felt like being inside a tree hollow.

Being able to earn resources for its descendants even after death, it truly was a blessing from the ancestor.

The inn's conditions were simple, but it had the advantage of being quiet, and there didn't seem to be any extra "surcharges" based on the guests' race.

Perhaps it was because the Tree Demon clan had a relatively peaceful nature, or perhaps because this place was truly remote, resulting in light business.

After settling their luggage, Long Yun hurriedly prepared to go out.

"You two rest at the inn first and recharge your energy. I'll head out to look around and inquire about the recent guard rotations at Lying Rhinoceros Valley and the situation with the old rhinoceros's seclusion. While I'm at it, I'll also help you ask about the specific location and the level of security for the 'gold thread rhinoceros horn flower'."

She was full of enthusiasm, her eyes sparkling with the light of adventure, "Wait for my news. We'll formulate a sound plan before taking action. Perhaps after I make my move, I can even draw attention away for you."

Li Shengyuan and Pei Shuyun showed gratitude and thanked her repeatedly: "Thank you for your trouble, Miss Long! Be careful!"

"Rest assured, although I don't come to Green Rhino City often, I have my own ways." Long Yun waved her hand confidently, turned around, and merged into the dim and noisy streets outside.

Watching her tall figure disappear, the relaxed expression on Li Shengyuan's face gradually faded, replaced by a solemnity.

He waved his hand to set up a tighter isolation Restriction within the room, ensuring their conversation would not be spied on by any means.

"Shengyuan, what's wrong? You've seemed a bit off since we entered the city." Pei Shuyun keenly noticed his change and asked in a low voice.

Li Shengyuan walked to the window, looking at the night sky filled with Demonic Qi, his voice low: "I just sensed the aura of a Cultivation Technique from the Demon Cult in the city. Although it was extremely subtle, I cannot be wrong."

"The Demon Cult?!" Pei Shuyun's expression changed slightly, a trace of shock and doubt flashing in her eyes, "Could it be... that the Green Rhinoceros Demon King has really colluded with the Demon Cult Leader? This is his lair!"

"It's possible, but not entirely certain yet." Li Shengyuan turned around, his gaze sharp.

"The appearance of Demon Cult members here doesn't necessarily mean the Green Rhinoceros Demon King himself is aware or involved. It's possible some of his subordinates have been infiltrated, or that the Demon Cult has set up a secret post here on their own with some scheme in mind."

"But regardless, this means the waters of Green Rhino City are even murkier and more dangerous than we anticipated."

He paused and continued: "Furthermore, we still need to observe this woman, Long Yun, more closely."

"Her approaching us might truly be out of fellow clan loyalty, but it could also have other motives. Before the situation is clear, we must remain vigilant."

If Long Yun really had a close relationship with the Dragon Emperor, even if the treasure she needed was a Spirit Medicine that the Green Rhinoceros Demon King valued highly, she should have been able to obtain it easily.

After all, even if the Dragon Emperor didn't ask the Green Rhinoceros Demon King for it, she could have obtained it simply from the tributes offered.

Why go to such great lengths to come to Green Rhino City alone and take the risk to find it?

Therefore, there must be something suspicious about this matter!

He had to go investigate it himself; he couldn't just believe whatever someone said, even though this Long Yun was heroic and a bit naively silly...

Pei Shuyun nodded, but a look of worry surfaced on her brows: "Then what should we do next? Should we follow the original plan, wait for Long Yun to return with the information, and then sneak into Lying Rhinoceros Valley?"

"The plan remains unchanged, but we need more information." A flash of determination crossed Li Shengyuan's eyes, "I will go out myself to secretly investigate two things."

"First, trace that Demon Cult aura to see if I can find its source and purpose. Second... secretly follow Long Yun to see how she conducts her so-called 'gathering of information' and who exactly she is making contact with."

"You're going alone? That's too dangerous!" Pei Shuyun instinctively grabbed his arm.

Li Shengyuan gently patted the back of her hand and comforted her: "Rest assured, with my cultivation and concealment methods, as long as I don't actively provoke the Green Rhinoceros Demon King who might be stationed here, no one in this city can discover me."

"On the contrary, you staying here is better. If I have other matters to attend to and Long Yun returns early to ask, you can handle it. Just say we are exhausted from traveling for days and have already rested, so we are not to be disturbed."

Pei Shuyun knew he was telling the truth and also understood that this was the most direct way to obtain key information at the moment.

She suppressed the worry in her heart, nodded, and urged: "Then you must be extremely careful! If things become impossible, retreat immediately, and we will discuss it further."

"Hmm, rest assured." Li Shengyuan gave her a reassuring look.

He changed into dark clothing suitable for moving at night, his aura completely concealed.

He leaped out of the window silently, and with a few bounds, disappeared into the intricate and shadowed streets of Green Rhino City...