Chapter 0625 – Devil's Oasis

When it came to intelligence, Jin Xiangyu was anything but modest. After all, the Dragon Gate Inn specialized in this business—being well-informed was its greatest strength. And the information didn't just come from human cultivators. Much of it was gathered through the inn's own formidable intelligence network, with a complete system of ears and eyes.

This was the Dragon Gate Inn's exclusive technique.

As for what those "ears and eyes" were—only insiders knew. Outsiders had no way of finding out.

"The  Devil's Oasis is too bizarre. Anything that gets close is drawn in. Even my scouts dare not approach it lightly," Jin Xiangyu said confidently. "It moves erratically and without pattern. Even when nearby, it can appear within a vast radius of several hundred li. Searching for it in the Golden Sand Desert is exceptionally difficult. However, barring the unexpected, we'll receive news about its whereabouts by tomorrow morning."

"Excellent!" the Wushuang Ghost exclaimed with delight.

Their primary reason for coming to Dragon Gate Inn was to obtain information about the Devil Continent. It seemed they had made the right decision.

"In that case, we'll stay here for now and wait for news," Yi Tianxing said, nodding.

He, too, was deeply interested in the Devil's Oasis. Such a forbidden zone might contain enormous opportunities. Danger and fortune always came hand-in-hand—the greater the risk, the greater the reward.

"Then let City Lord Yi stay here for one night. Come morning, the information will be delivered," Jin Xiangyu replied, her confidence unwavering.

Clearly, she wasn't worried about obtaining intel on the Devil's Oasis. As long as it didn't shift too far between appearances, they could always trace it swiftly. Forbidden zones like this were valuable intelligence commodities—sought after either to avoid danger or to chase opportunity.

Two rooms were opened in the inn.

Dragon Gate Inn truly wasn't cheap—one night in a premium room cost two Eternal Coins. And there were no alternatives. Unless you wanted to sleep in the desert, this was the only place for hundreds of li.

Yi Tianxing entered his room.

Examining the interior, he was quietly impressed.

"What an extraordinary inn. The entire structure is a spatial treasure, with mustard seed void properties—small outside, vast inside. Each room is fully furnished with chairs, tables, beds, and desks, all exquisitely arranged. It's a masterpiece of ancient charm."

The number of rooms was hard to estimate, but he guessed the inn could accommodate a tremendous number of guests.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, he began reviewing the day's harvest.

This trade had yielded significant gains: rare treasures, specialty items from the Golden Sand Desert—all valuable. But most important of all was the intelligence he had acquired.

"Let's see how many talents are recorded in here."

With a flicker of light, the scroll obtained from Jin Xiangyu appeared in his hand.

Unrolling it, lines of text naturally came into view.

First was information on the Wushuang Ghost—even details of his daily habits and diet were recorded. Yi Tianxing skipped past that and read on.

"Li Xunhuan, a.k.a. Little Li Flying Dagger."

"In his original world, he came from a prestigious lineage—seven imperial examination honors across three generations, though none ever achieved top rank. Known as Scholar Li, he was both immensely talented and highly skilled. Taught from childhood by a mysterious figure, he mastered peerless techniques."

"Created his own ultimate combat art: Little Li Flying Dagger!! This technique transcends traditional hidden weapons—his dagger is a righteous, frontal weapon. Once it's thrown, it almost never misses. No creature or monster has survived it. A single strike means instant death."

"He travels with an indestructible attendant—likely a body cultivator. The two roam the desert, top-tier powerhouses with no fixed abode."

Assessment: Righteous and sentimental, strong yet melancholic. Deeply values friendship. Estimated cultivation: Life Aperture Realm.

This surprised Yi Tianxing.

"Li Xunhuan—Little Li Flying Dagger? He's here in the Golden Sand Desert? That dagger technique is a terrifying art. If I could meet him, we might become friends."

Although flying daggers were considered hidden weapons, Li Xunhuan transformed his into a direct and honorable weapon. Visible before being thrown—yet impossible to evade once airborne. It was the embodiment of spirit, energy, and intent—so powerful, it bordered on Dao itself.

In his hands, the flying dagger was his Dao, and a mighty one at that.

His presence in the desert was unexpected but not implausible. The fusion of myriad worlds had led to absolute chaos—anyone could appear, and anyone could die. The world's old protagonists had long since vanished.

Now, it was a time of war and ambition.

"All beings beneath the frosty heavens now vie for freedom!"

Further down:

"General Valley" — When the worlds merged, numerous armies were scattered across the desert. Some lost contact with their main forces; others were war-torn remnants. After countless deaths, survivors found a small oasis and established the General Valley. All nearby soldiers are welcome to join."

"These soldiers hail from myriad realms and races—but all share one identity: soldier."

"Through relentless combat, four generals emerged from the chaos, each commanding their own army and establishing a General's Hall. However, they cannot force others to join—they must be willingly followed. Many independent warriors remain unaffiliated, acting like mercenaries, hunting beasts and taking contracts."

An unusual force indeed.

Entirely made up of soldiers—veterans forged in blood. The generals were undoubtedly formidable, yet even they couldn't force submission.

"Interesting place... A den of hidden dragons. Even the four generals tread carefully—one wrong move, and a 'pig' might eat a tiger. If talented individuals are hiding there, it's the perfect refuge. Unless they reveal themselves, almost no one can find them."

Yi Tianxing's eyes flickered.

Such a chaotic, mixed environment was ideal for hidden talents. For him, this information was more valuable than gold.

The Dragon Gate Inn came alive at night.

Numerous cultivators gathered, and the atmosphere was abuzz with excitement. Many played with Eternal Coins in their hands—some biting them to test authenticity.

"Eternal Coins! The proprietress really was holding out on us. So exquisite! If she'd released these earlier, we could've benefited much sooner."

"They contain energy and boost cultivation speed. Perfect as a training aid and transaction medium. I fully support them as currency."

"I thought it was just some internal currency for the inn—but they're real! I need to collect more. Bringing them home will definitely boost my reputation."

At this point, all trades in the inn were conducted using Eternal Coins.