113: Consultant becomes a celebrity

“Zuo Dao, come with me!”

The Consultant placed the Slime on top of his head, covered Black Marsh's mouth, and quickly left the academy with Zuo Dao.

It didn't take long for the two of them to arrive in front of a building in Dragon County.

Calling it a building, it was actually a large wooden house, with many Awakened Ones coming and going, chatting loudly.

Even at night, the place was still brightly lit.

This was the tavern of the Dragon County Bounty Hunter Guild!

This was Zuo Dao's first time visiting this place, and he looked around with an expression of great interest. “Consultant, this place is super cool!”

“Stop staring, come in!”

Compared to the daytime, the Bounty Hunter Tavern was much livelier at night. All around, people who had just finished work were gathered together, feasting heartily.

The entire tavern was filled with the pungent smell of alcohol.

“Tsk tsk tsk... I really can't understand the hobbies of you humans!” Black Marsh, coiled around the Consultant's right arm, let out a low, dissatisfied whisper.

To avoid attracting attention, the Consultant did not answer aloud.

He walked up to the counter, lightly tapped the table, and looked at the receptionist girl in front of him.

The girl was leaning on the desk, spacing out. Hearing the sound, she lifted her head, revealing a surprised expression.

“Consultant?!”

The girl instantly called out the Consultant's name, which surprised him.

Zuo Dao tilted his head toward the Consultant, curling his lips as he teased softly, “Brother, you're this famous here?!”

The Consultant rolled his eyes silently at him. He looked at the girl suspiciously, trying to recall, but couldn't remember ever meeting her.

“How do you know me?”

The girl smiled mysteriously, then rummaged behind the counter, pulled out a small card, and handed it to the Consultant.

“You are quite the celebrity. As a newly promoted Bounty Hunter who completed two highly difficult Dragon County missions consecutively, many people have heard your name.”

“This is the ID card the Guild specially made for you. With this card, you can obtain some special privileges in Dragon County.”

The Consultant raised an eyebrow in surprise, took the card, and glanced at it.

This card was the Bounty Hunter's identification, but it was different from the one the Consultant had before. The Bounty Hunter rank on this card had been raised from Level 1 to Level 4.

This meant the Consultant could now accept higher-level missions, and he could also use this card to receive discounts at the Dragon County market.

The Consultant was very satisfied with this result and put the card into his pocket.

“Thank you.”

The girl waved her hand and asked with a smile, “Are you here to take a mission?”

Seeing the girl's overly enthusiastic attitude, the Consultant couldn't help but wonder if she had a KPI for sales missions.

The kind where Dragon County would give her a commission if someone accepted and completed a mission through her.

Unfortunately, the Consultant didn't have time to take missions right now.

“I'm looking for someone. Do you know where Du Ruo is?” he asked.

The girl nodded, and just as she was about to speak, her gaze suddenly drifted behind the Consultant.

“Are you looking for me?”

A familiar female voice sounded from behind him.

The Consultant turned his head and realized that Du Ruo was standing right behind him, looking at him with a confused expression.

What a coincidence!

The Consultant's eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded at Du Ruo.

Zuo Dao was also stunned when he saw Du Ruo. He leaned in close to the Consultant and whispered, “Holy crap, brother, you know her too?!”

“We met a while ago.”

The Consultant shrugged and looked at the woman. “Sister Du, I need your help with something.”

Du Ruo was wearing casual clothes, looking as if she had just arrived to pick up a mission. “What is it?”

“It's about...”

Just as the Consultant was about to answer, he noticed that due to Du Ruo's appearance, many people in the tavern had focused their attention on them.

To avoid attracting too much attention, the Consultant waved at Du Ruo. “Let's talk outside.”

“Alright.” Du Ruo nodded without hesitation.

Under the gaze of the crowd, the group left the tavern and found an empty spot.

Du Ruo looked at the Consultant. “Speak, what do you need me for?”

Du Ruo's tone was as cold as ever, but a slight curve touched the corner of her mouth.

The Consultant thought for a moment and decided to tell the truth, hoping that Du Ruo could play a greater role.

To the Consultant's surprise, Du Ruo was not startled by the words 'evil omen'.

“I have dealt with the evil omen seal you mentioned in other cities.”

After casually explaining, Du Ruo crossed her arms over her chest, leaned against the wall with a slight frown, and lowered her head, seemingly deep in thought.

Seeing how serious she was, the Consultant dared not interrupt and could only wait for her response.

After a while, Du Ruo finally looked up and slowly said:

“This is indeed a big matter... I can help you.”

“Really?!”

The Consultant hadn't expected things to go so smoothly, and his tone was filled with surprise.

“Mm,” Du Ruo suddenly asked, “Consultant, do you know where the evil omen's Divine Consciousness is located?”

The Consultant nodded and closed his eyes.

From this position, the Consultant could clearly sense the evil omen's aura nearby.

He raised his finger in the direction of the aura's source. When he opened his eyes again, he saw that Du Ruo's expression was strange.

Zuo Dao couldn't help but speak up from the side, “Holy crap, isn't that... the Bounty Guild Headquarters?”

The Bounty Guild Headquarters?

The Consultant turned his head to look. Next to the tavern was a massive building that looked like a library.

This was indeed the Dragon County Bounty Guild Headquarters.

The management of the Bounty Guild resided here, handling various matters concerning missions and follow-ups.

The evil omen's Divine Consciousness is here?!

“Consultant, are you sure?” Du Ruo looked at the Consultant and asked with a solemn tone.

The Consultant nodded seriously.

The effect of the Eerie Perception skill could not be wrong. “It's right here!” As the Consultant spoke, he felt a sense of relief.

Fortunately, he had come here and found Du Ruo; otherwise, based solely on his status, he probably couldn't have easily entered this place.

“Alright, I'll take you inside.”

Du Ruo strode forward toward the Bounty Guild Headquarters, with the Consultant and Zuo Dao following closely behind.

At the entrance of the Bounty Guild Headquarters, there were several guards on duty.

Du Ruo was the most famous Bounty Hunter in Dragon County. Upon seeing her, they immediately straightened up and saluted her.

They didn't even need to talk; the group smoothly entered the building.

Compared to the Bounty Hunter Tavern, although this was also Bounty Hunter territory, the atmosphere was much calmer.

Rushing staff members were everywhere, looking extremely busy.

After entering, the Consultant used his Eerie Perception ability again.

“How is it?” Zuo Dao asked quietly.

The Consultant pointed upstairs. The evil omen's aura was not on the first floor, but upstairs. And upstairs were the offices of important figures.

This is seriously thrilling!

Zuo Dao smacked his lips and followed the Consultant up to the second floor.

The Consultant walked through the corridor and soon stood at a room door. The eerie aura he sensed was right behind this door.

But upon reading the nameplate, the Consultant's expression was one of pure astonishment.