Dream Travel

Chapter 217 The Traveler

"We agreed to meet tonight. I was planning to wait for you to go have a couple of drinks."

The next day in reality, Borei glanced at the turnover box that Bai Mu had brought back, but didn't look at it much, and casually handed it to the person next to him.

"I'm going to fight some dangerous species. That bio-virus is pretty good."

"After all, it's a custom-made item that rich people like, so how could it be anything less than effective?" Borre said with a smile. "Have you eaten yet?"

"I've already eaten." Bai Mu shook his head, said goodbye to Bo Lei, and left the processing bureau in a hurry, heading straight to the Yi Meng Experience Store.

This time he obtained sixteen Dream Erosion Crystals, still of the highest purity, and the number also exceeded ten for the first time.

However, since they had them, they didn't keep them. They had Lily smash the two items onto the weapon box and the spirit scepter.

Unfortunately for Bai Mu, neither of these Dream Erosion equipment pieces ultimately glowed.

Although it uses Dream Erosion material, which makes its performance surpass that of ordinary Dream Erosion items, it does not have initial progress because it is not formed from mist.

"Bai Mu, you're being too extravagant," Lily said sincerely after helping Bai Mu complete the Dream Erosion Crystal enhancement.

Sixteen high-purity Dream Erosion Crystals, and they're quite large; in other places, you could try to make several artificial Dream Erosion items with that.

But all the white screens were used to craft equipment.

"I'm afraid I'll overthink things if I keep it." Bai Mu pursed his lips. They'd already smashed all the Dream Erosion Crystals; it was a bit late to bring this up now.

He reached out and patted the weapon case. Although the enhancement didn't make the weapon case glow this time, Bai Mu thought that with a little more effort, he could make them glow next time.

The fact that he was able to obtain so many Dream Erosion Crystals is most likely related to Black Pupil. As for the dangerous species he dealt with, he couldn't find that many powerful dangerous species in just one day.

Who knows, they might cause more trouble for some super dangerous species in the future.

Bullying high-level wild animals and such... I wonder if the demon pattern can be used in the alternate dream world. If it can, then he can make more 'demon rations'.

However, the prerequisite for using it is that you can learn it yourself.

"Let me see the bounty notice. I'm incredibly powerful now and urgently need to rid the people of this scourge!"

"So urgent?" Lily pulled out the bounties from under the table; she had never put these things away before.

The white curtain will be used sooner or later, so we might as well leave it here and wait for him to retrieve it.

"Have you decided who it is?"

“This one,” Bai Mu said, immediately deciding on the alchemist’s bounty: “I think she’s quite cute.”

Age aside, this alchemist who exploits the life force of demons and humans to prolong his life is indeed quite handsome.

Since we don't need a cook for the time being, let's find someone who can handle the logistical issues.

Although Lily can handle logistical issues, he can't carry her with him at all times.

This alchemist named Atris Lazar is very suitable. Alchemy isn't just for extracting life force; it can be used for other things as well.

The other party's bounty was 900 million, which Bai Mu commented was less than half of his, since his bounty was almost 2000 million.

The first bounty, in particular, was exceptionally high, while subsequent bounties were more normal, since he had disrupted many people's operations and it was understandable that he would be resented.

"Tell me the information."

“The commission this time is 32%,” Lily said, starting with the price.

"How come there are so many?"

Lily replied with a smile, "Because of the difficulty in finding them, such as this 3000 million one, only 2.4% is available. Besides the other party's strength, it's also because the other party is very easy to find."

“Okay.” Bai Mu didn’t care about the small commission. After obtaining the relevant information from Lily, he set off immediately.

We've already had our rest in the dream world; the important thing is to get out there and solve the problem.

Although he takes his bounty lightly, it doesn't mean he can handle high bounties without any pressure.

Offering a bounty without the appropriate qualifications can have serious consequences.

"Sigh, I left in such a hurry." Lily looked at a new bounty poster.

That's right, the bounty for White Curtain has been increased again, from the original 30 to 50. Compared to other bounties that easily reach millions, this kind of bounty is obviously for individual investors.

The main addition is a new bounty of 200 million, which seems a bit out of the ordinary, but since there is such a bounty, it's clear that someone is watching White Curtain.

Unfortunately, Bai Mu left in such a hurry that she didn't have time to mention it.

But that didn't stop Lily from looking forward to what was to come.

The White Curtain is probably the hottest topic in the Golden City. As a newcomer with a bounty on his head, his bounty has been growing like crazy.

This phenomenon is rare, and when it occurs in the case of a white screen, it can even trigger a peculiar phenomenon.

At this point, the bounty is no longer so important; I bet a lot of people are more interested in seeing how far this guy's prize pool can grow.

If any of those clients are a bit of a goofball, they'll definitely add an extra reward every now and then.

She would have done the same.

With the car keys left by Bai Mu, Lily drove to Bai Mu's house, skillfully tidied the sheets, made the bed, and then did a simple cleaning.

She didn't earn Bai Mu's money for nothing. This place belonged to him while Bai Mu was alive, but it will become hers after he dies. She has to take good care of it.

Rota, airport.

At this time of year, buying plane tickets is not easy, mainly due to the issue of passenger capacity and demand. Ordinary people need to make reservations to buy tickets, and even then, they may not be able to afford them.

Besides airplanes, there are other modes of transportation such as airships, which are relatively cheap, but don't expect them to be fast.

Bai Mu was able to buy tickets because he had the Rota Star Medal and an authorization certificate from the Processing Bureau.

However, his ticket was for two people, because the weapon case wasn't counted as luggage.

Carrying a small handbag or similar item is fine, but if it's overweight, you'll have to buy a multi-person ticket.

In order to get to the destination as quickly as possible, Bai Mu agreed...

According to the information Lily provided, Beatrice is currently active in the border region, which is similar to international waters.

Those who operate there can largely evade official pursuit.

Lily also gave Bai Mu a contact number so that he could obtain further information once they arrived at the destination. He didn't need to split the money much.

Once the bounty is paid off, Bai Mu only needs to go back to Lily. After she takes her share, Bai Mu doesn't need to worry about anything else.

If you just want to go to the border, the travel time by car is a real pain.

He distrusted airplanes of this era, but in order to save time, Bai Mu still chose this mode of transportation.

A few months ago, he would never have ridden in this thing!

The plane had a passenger capacity of less than 100 people, and the cabin was somewhat crowded. The takeoff was quite shaky, and the corners of the white screen were twitching during the process.

The window seat offered him some comfort; at least from there, he could jump out immediately in case of an accident.

It's only a few thousand meters in the air, he won't die from the fall. Anyway, the weapon box has enough charge. At worst, when he gets close to the ground, he can just use the sniper mode of Ling Shu to fire and use the reaction force to land smoothly.

"Friend, is this your first time on an airplane?" a man asked Bai Mu with a smile, glancing curiously at Bai Mu's weapon case.

Traveling on a plane with such a large suitcase definitely requires a two-person ticket.

Since airfares are expensive, experienced travelers usually travel light and try to avoid carrying excessive amounts of luggage.

"It's my first time, but the experience is great," Bai Mu casually remarked, looking out the window at the scenery.

Although the plane was quite shaky at first, it gradually stabilized after takeoff.

During the flight, Bai Mu also spotted some suspicious flying creatures.

Are airplanes really safe in this world? I'm not referring to the stability of the planes, but rather the fact that the skies of this world are filled with flying creatures.

He'd fought electric dragons before, and besides them, there were other flying creatures that had their eyes on the plane...

"Haha, if you're lucky, you might encounter something even more exciting."

"What do you mean?" Bai Mu asked, somewhat curious.

“I was attacked by a flying creature the last time I was on a plane.” The man seemed quite talkative as he recounted his experience: “It was so thrilling! I thought I was going to die in that flying coffin.” “Then why do you still take this kind of transportation?”

"Because it's exciting." The man showed off his camera, which he loved to bring: "My biggest regret is not bringing this last time."

"So you want to go through it all again?" As Bai Mu spoke, the other passengers also turned to look.

"Uh... that's not quite it." He noticed the unfriendly looks from the other passengers.

The talkative man quickly explained that he just wanted a thrill and didn't want to be thrown off a plane during his flight.

The flight was boring, and since there weren't many electronic entertainment devices available in this era, the man soon changed the subject.

Since they had nothing better to do, Bai Mu started chatting with the man. Aside from avoiding unlucky topics like plane attacks or crashes, the man's other experiences were quite interesting.

The other person is also a traveler, and his idol is the retired Alexei. What a coincidence!

The reason he came to Rota City was because of the demon invasion that happened a few months ago.

Bradley was drawn to the city by this event, and also wanted to see the local customs and culture of Rota.

"Many people say that Rota City is developing very well, and I admit that. But compared with other cities, Rota City's development potential will not break records. This city does not have many unique features."

"...The 'specialty' you're referring to is the kind that's really good at creating funny things?" Bai Mu asked after Bradley finished speaking.

Bradley had been to many places, and he especially liked going to the most bizarre ones, so he was quite disappointed with the situation in Rota.

The city is developing well, but it lacks the elements of quirkiness and outrageousness. In other words, Bradley likes places like 'Florida'.

"How can you call it a stunt? Isn't that just like a circus? What I like is places that like to develop their own unique characteristics."

Bradley enthusiastically shared his career experiences, and the other bored passengers listened attentively.

Although this guy said something very ominous not long ago, once you ignore the ominous part, the information that Bradley said was still very attractive.

Not everyone present can travel the world freely, so it's quite interesting to hear about other people's experiences in other places.

"Once when I was out at sea, I came across a special island. The women on that island were incredibly fierce."

As he said this, Bradley showed a look of reminiscence.

Bai Mu also became interested, took out some melon seeds from the weapon box and handed them over: "Explain in detail."

"Hehe." Bradley found a small box specifically for storing sunflower seed shells, then revealed a knowing smile that all men understand, and began to explain the situation of the island in detail.

The ladies on the plane who understood rolled their eyes at the guy, but some of them were quite interested in the matter.

"Isn't that the floating chicken coop?" After listening for a while, a passenger couldn't help but say, and also noted down where to buy the ferry tickets.

"At first I thought so too, but then I learned that it was a different situation; it was a group of islands that only had women."

I don't know the reason, but that island is open from April to June every year, and the captain docks there, so he must have taken money from people..."

Bai Mu really wanted to ask Bradley if there was another Wonder Woman on that island.

Some passengers couldn't help but laugh: "Hahaha, so that means you were the ones being glanced at?"

"Hmph, it won't be so easy to make contact with the people on that island." Bradley snorted twice. "I already told you those women are tough. If you want to stay up there overnight, you'll have to pass some tests. Can you run ten kilometers in one go and then climb thirty meters?"

"..." The passenger who couldn't help but laugh was stunned. This was a bit difficult. Those who could afford to fly were all quite wealthy, but being wealthy did not mean having the kind of constitution that Bradley was talking about.

"These tests are relatively basic, and you have a chance to stay if you pass them. The real challenge comes after that. Even if you pass, those women will ruthlessly drain you dry before throwing you out."

As he spoke, Bradley produced a brooch: "Only a select few will receive the spoils."

The other passengers listened to the story as it was a tale, but Bai Mu, looking at the brooch in Bradley's hand, was thinking about something else entirely. This guy wasn't exactly a pushover.

That's true. A person who can be a traveler cannot be weak, otherwise they are likely to fail before they even get started.

Looking at the other passengers, even though Bradley said the tests over there were quite rigorous, some people were still tempted.

However, it was too late; they would probably have to wait until the following year to go to that island.

Bradley has many stories to tell, and he is happy to share those stories with people.

From these stories, Bai Mu learned that there are many interesting things about this world.

And I gleaned some useful information from the stories he told.

The demon invasions did not only occur in Rota City; they also happened in other cities.

However, there was no internet in this era, and news was spread through newspapers and other means.

Except for certain individuals who have access to comprehensive information, most people's knowledge throughout their lives is limited to their local area.

"Ah ha~ It's getting late, I'll rest for a while." Bradley yawned, took out his pocket watch to check the time, and took out an eye mask from his bag and put it on.

The passengers, who were satisfied with what they heard, returned to their seats and rested.

Airplanes are not comfortable, and you can get tired if you sit for a long time.

Even though I'm physically strong, I still felt a little dizzy after getting off the plane.

This journey was too long, and Bai Mu was curious about how Lily was sending messages. She had a phone, but it wasn't a phone that communicated through a base station, so it couldn't reach the border areas of the country.

But when Bai Mu thought about how Lily understood demonic script and could borrow demonic power, he didn't find it strange.

They might have been able to understand the situation here by using the power of magic.

"Where have you been?" After being summoned by the white curtain, Luciela stared blankly at the desolate surroundings.

“Border area, huh? I specifically found a secluded spot to call you out.”

"Then why don't you just book a room?" Lucy Ella couldn't hold back any longer.

"Aren't we still hunting?" Bai Mu took out his scope, activated the maximum scan range, and pointed in a direction after finding a moving beast: "Let's go, let's hurry up."

When it comes to hunting, White Curtain doesn't seek out ordinary animals, but rather wild beasts related to the creatures of other dreams.

Those wild animals are generally very dangerous and will attack people on sight.

With their map-opening abilities, White Curtain and Luciela's hunt quickly came to an end.

His weapon case has already been charged twice by Luciela. With this latest charge, if necessary, he can directly undo Luciela's summons, and the weapon case will gain three super-powerful charges.

Such immense power, from a mere alchemist with nine million...

Upon arriving in a city in the border region, Bai Mu found the address provided by Lily.

This is a tavern, and the proprietress here looks quite hot. A good proprietress makes the tavern's business boom.

Bai Mu realized that he had arrived at the wrong time; there were too many people.

"Let's find a place to stay first."

“I am interested in this place.” Lucyella was reluctant to leave. She enjoyed the ‘modern’ life and didn’t mind joining in the fun in such a lively place.

"This isn't a good place. Don't be interested. Come with me."

White Curtain dragged Lucy and Ayla away from the tavern. Although the tavern wasn't a bar, it was even more chaotic.

He only glanced around when he arrived and noticed that most of the people here were carrying weapons.

People who go to bars might cause a death, and such pubs are more likely to foster a sense of resignation.

The cities in the border region are very different from Rota City. There is no "upper city" here, and the environment in various places is just like the lower city of Rota City.

It's even more chaotic than the downtown area over there.

It was only a little late, but on his way to find a hotel, Bai Mu realized he was being watched.

"It seems to be because of you."

White Curtain whispered something to Lucy Ella.

Lucy Ella glanced at him: "You want me to eat them? You won't let me touch the good guys, but you don't actually want to protect these troublemakers, do you?"

"It's not that bad. If they really deserve to die, remember not to use that mouth of yours..."

(End of this chapter)