Chapter 85 Storming the Enemy (Part 2)

A few days later, Claire City.

Claire City, the capital of the Duchy of Claire, is the largest city in the duchy. It is also the most prosperous city in the region. While it can't compare to the prosperous cities of the Huaxia Empire, it is still considered a major city.

Inside a private room on the third floor of Jufu Restaurant.

Lin Xing casually ordered some food and drink, enjoying them slowly alone.

*What method should I use?* Lin Xing was still pondering how to obtain information about the Divine Wind Sect. He didn't want to carelessly use his prestigious membership card, as that would reveal his identity. Although, given Jufu Restaurant's influence, it probably wouldn't be too hard for them to uncover who he was.

Lin Xing had done a lot of thinking over the past few days. It had been almost a year since he left home. His conflicts with the Divine Wind Sect, in particular, had taught him a lot, but he had also revealed his identity.

Although given the Lin family's status, the Divine Wind Sect couldn't do anything to them, some trouble would be unavoidable. To avoid such trouble in the future, Lin Xing came up with an idea—to change his identity!

Lin Xing snapped his fingers, calling in a waiter. It was time to fish for information.

"Waiter, please take me to see the person in charge here," Lin Xing said.

"What can I help you with, sir? I can help you with that. Our manager is very busy." The waiter was clearly reluctant to take Lin Xing directly to their manager.

Lin Xing smiled. "I mean no harm; just take me there." Seeing the waiter still hesitating, Lin Xing frowned slightly. "What? I have urgent business with your manager. Can you handle the consequences if this is delayed?"

Seeing Lin Xing's displeased expression and realizing he didn't seem ordinary, the waiter hurriedly apologized. "I'm sorry, sir. Our manager is truly very busy. If we disturb him..."

"It's fine, I guarantee it. No matter how busy he is, he won't blame you if you take me to him," Lin Xing said.

"Alright then, follow me." The waiter turned and led Lin Xing away, silently praying that this customer actually had important business. Otherwise, if the manager blamed him, he'd be in for it.

Soon, the waiter brought Lin Xing to the manager's door and knocked.

"What is it?" An even-toned voice came from inside, sounding like a middle-aged man.

"Manager, there's a guest here to see you," the waiter said respectfully.

"Oh, then let him in. You can go," the voice inside said.

The waiter opened the door and gestured for Lin Xing to enter. Lin Xing stepped inside; the waiter closed the door and left.

Upon entering, Lin Xing saw a middle-aged man sitting across from him, looking at something on the desk.

Lin Xing casually glanced around the room. Judging by its layout, it seemed to be a reception room.

Hearing Lin Xing enter, the manager looked up, casually glanced at him—a flash of sharp light in his eyes that vanished instantly. He then resumed an ordinary demeanor. "Sir, what brings you to see me?"

"A master! Another Saint Level master! Although he seems to be only at the early Saint Level, are Saint Levels in this world that common?" Lin Xing couldn't help but feel frustrated. Weren't Saint Level figures supposed to be rare in this world? How come he had already seen several just from Jufu Restaurant alone?

Lin Xing shook his head, clasped his hands in salute, and said, "I heard that one can purchase information here?"

"Oh? What information do you wish to buy?" The manager asked with interest.

Lin Xing was pleased. His response indicated that they definitely sold information.

"I need information on the distribution of some branch halls of the Divine Wind Sect and the arrangement of their personnel. The more detailed, the better," Lin Xing said.

"Oh? The Divine Wind Sect?" The manager frowned slightly. "You should know that our information comes at a price. Of course, if you are a prestigious member of Jufu Restaurant, then everything is negotiable. By the way, my name is Frank. You can call me Mr. Frank."

"Mr. Frank, my name is Lone Star. You can also call me Lone Star." This was the name Lin Xing had thought of over the past few days—changing his name to avoid unnecessary trouble.

He paused briefly. "So, may I ask what the price is for the information I need?" Lin Xing continued.

"The specific location of one branch hall costs one hundred thousand Crystal Coins," Frank said casually.

"What? One hundred thousand Crystal Coins?" Lin Xing was startled and blurted out.

"Yes," Frank added, as if it wasn't shocking enough. "Of course, if you want more detailed information, the price increases accordingly."

"Even more expensive?" Lin Xing almost spat blood. Although the Lin family was quite wealthy, where would Lin Xing get that much money? Even if his family had it, they might not necessarily provide it. Lin Xing wouldn't do that either!

"Yes, because the Divine Wind Sect is a very mysterious organization. Their distribution is also very secretive. Our people spent great effort to collect some of their information," Frank explained, seeing Lin Xing's astonished expression.

Lin Xing nodded, but he couldn't agree with such a high price. However, he felt somewhat fortunate—fortunate that he had a prestigious membership card.

"So? Do you still want to buy this information?" Frank asked.

"Yes, of course I do. But I don't have that many Crystal Coins." Seeing Frank frown, Lin Xing said, "How about this?" He suddenly produced the prestigious membership card.

"A prestigious membership card!" Frank exclaimed. "Mr. Lone Star, may I take a look at your card?"

Lin Xing tossed the card over. Since it was genuine, it was normal for them to inspect it. Frank caught it, sent a trace of his spiritual sense into it, and understood. Looking at the recorded information inside, Frank smiled lightly and handed the card back. "Mr. Lone Star, please follow me!"

Lin Xing had no suspicions and followed Frank inside.

After half a day, Lin Xing finally obtained the information he wanted. He then bid farewell to Frank and left Jufu Restaurant.

After Lin Xing left, Frank took out a crystal ball he carried, manipulated it slightly, and a somewhat elderly figure appeared inside. Frank immediately became respectful.

"Chief Steward, I have seen Lin Xing," Frank said to the image.

"Oh! He has finally appeared again. What is the situation now?" A voice came from the crystal ball.

"He appears to have strength at the Great Sword Master level, but the specifics are unclear. However, his current identity is Lone Star. It seems he doesn't want others to know," Frank replied.

The figure on the other end nodded. "Keep an eye on his movements, but be careful not to let him discover you. I will send people over immediately, and then..."

Lin Xing walked out of Jufu Restaurant's main door on his own, unaware that his identity and whereabouts had already been exposed.