The Rich Cultivator-Chapter 294. Tracking with Curse

"It’s been two months since we arrived in the Abyss. Any updates on our mission?" Tyler asked as he walked alongside the Grandmaster, the icy wind howling around them.

The Grandmaster, a middle-aged man with a composed expression, nodded. "The only way to track someone in the Abyss is through divination. We have already asked our Divination Master to locate Miss Astrid and Miss Lily."

Tyler raised an eyebrow. "Divination? How exactly does that work?"

The Grandmaster explained, "We use their hair, their used belongings—anything that has their essence attached to it—to pinpoint their location. With that, we can track them within the Abyss."

Tyler frowned. "Using hair and their used items? That sounds more like a curse than divination."

The Grandmaster coughed awkwardly. "Well... it is a curse, technically speaking."

Tyler gave him a blank stare.

Sensing the skepticism, the Grandmaster quickly clarified, "Divination is quite difficult to perform in the Abyss, but curses, on the other hand, are amplified here. Don’t worry—the curse we use is harmless. It will only cause a mild sensation, like an itch on the pinky finger. When the curse is applied, we will be able to pinpoint their exact location."

Tyler exhaled, crossing his arms. "So, you’re saying the Abyss enhances curses? That sounds... concerning."

The Grandmaster nodded. "Indeed. That’s why we use a controlled curse for tracking rather than something harmful. The amplification effect in the Abyss makes our method much more effective than normal divination techniques."

"Alright," Tyler said, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "As long as there are no side effects, I guess it’s fine."

As they arrived at their temporary base, a large cave protected by a formation, the Grandmaster excused himself to join the other Grandmasters, who were meditating in a dome-like array. Tyler, on the other hand, headed toward his private cave, looking forward to a moment of rest.

However, as soon as he stepped inside, he froze in place.

In the middle of the cave, there was a large bathtub filled with steaming hot water, and inside it were two naked beauties—Mathilda and Mana. The water was bubbling slightly due to the presence of several lava tomatoes floating on the surface.

Tyler blinked, trying to process what he was seeing. "W-what are you two doing?" he asked, his voice laced with a mix of surprise and confusion.

Mathilda, lounging comfortably in the tub, smiled at him playfully. "We’re making you dinner," she said in a nonchalant tone.

Tyler narrowed his eyes. "Dinner? What kind of dinner requires two people soaking in a bathtub?"

"The kind that you’ll love to eat," Mathilda replied, her eyes twinkling mischievously. She opened her legs widely as if were showing the main dish.

Mana leaned forward slightly, her wet hair cascading over her shoulders as she smirked. "It’s tomato soup," she said teasingly. "With two maidens as the main ingredients."

As she said, her hand reached Mathilda’s part.

"Aaan..." Mathilda moaned.

Tyler stared at them, his brain momentarily short-circuiting.

Mathilda tilted her head, while controlling her moans. "So..? Do you want to eat?" she asked, her voice laced with playful provocation.

Tyler’s lips twitched, and without missing a beat, he grinned. "Thanks for the food."

And with that, he leaped into the bathtub.

Tyler enjoyed the dinner that night.

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The next morning, Tyler slowly woke up, feeling unusually refreshed. As he sat up, he realized he was still inside the large bathtub from last night. The once-boiling water had turned lukewarm, and the scent of lava tomatoes had completely vanished.

Stretching his arms, he looked around and saw Mathilda and Mana standing near the cave entrance, already dressed and prepared to leave.

"We’re heading out to check on a frozen lava formation about a hundred miles from here," Mathilda said, adjusting her gloves. "We’ll be back soon."

Mana gave him a playful wave. "Try not to get into trouble while we’re gone."

Before Tyler could reply, the two of them stepped out of the cave, disappearing into the eerie landscape of the Abyss.

Tyler watched them leave and then turned his attention back to the bathtub. The water was completely gone, along with the remnants of the lava tomatoes. It was as if they had been absorbed into his body.

Frowning, he placed a hand on his chest and took a deep breath. A strange warmth still lingered within him, a sign that something had changed. He also felt his constitution become Little stronger.

"Another weird Abyss byproduct..." he muttered. "Maybe the girls already knew about this and were soaking in it on purpose."

It wasn’t unusual for the Abyss to contain strange, mystical substances. Ever since he had arrived in this forsaken place, he had encountered numerous bizarre materials—some deadly, some beneficial. He decided to set this mystery aside for now.

Shaking his head, he grabbed his waypoint terminal and tried to activate it. He tapped the screen, then pressed a few buttons, but nothing happened.

"As expected, then How the hell did Adam contact me from within the Abyss, then?" Tyler muttered under his breath.

The only logical answer was that Adam had found a way to bypass the Abyss’s interference. If that were true, then finding Adam was now a priority—not only to get some answers but also because he might be able to help track down Lily and Astrid.

With a sigh, Tyler set the device aside and pulled out a collection of materials he had gathered from the previous Abyss floor. His makeshift workspace was cluttered with all sorts of oddities: exotic plants with glowing veins, strange fruits that emitted a faint humming noise, bones from unknown creatures, and several minerals that reacted oddly to heat and pressure.

They had been traveling through the Abyss, jumping from floor to floor using unstable spatial cracks, all in search of Lily and Astrid. Until now, their efforts had been aimless, relying on luck and gut instinct. But today...

A sudden voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Boss... Can I come in?"

Tyler, still lost in thought, replied absentmindedly, "Yeah..."

A moment later, a female Grandmaster entered the cave. She was one of the senior members of their expedition, dressed in the traditional robes of a high-ranking Immortal Practitioner. She took a quick glance around the cave, her gaze briefly lingering on the luxurious interior before settling on Tyler. freeweɓnovel.cѳm

Her eyes flickered with something unreadable for a split second, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Boss," she said formally, "we’ve successfully cursed Miss Lily and Miss Astrid."

Tyler’s eyes widened in surprise.

"I- I mean tracked." She said.

He immediately stood up and grabbed the Grandmaster by the shoulders, his grip firm but not aggressive.

"Really?"

Despite being a Grandmaster herself, the woman seemed slightly flustered because something is poking her. She cleared her throat and nodded. "Yes. The others are waiting outside to explain the details."

For a moment, Tyler was stunned. After weeks of searching, they had finally found a lead. A wide grin spread across his face, and his excitement was evident in the way his energy surged.

"Then let’s go—" He took a step forward but was abruptly stopped when the Grandmaster held up a hand.

"Wait," she said, her voice turning serious.

Tyler frowned. "What?"

The Grandmaster pointed at him, her expression unamused. "Before you go anywhere... please put on some clothes."

Tyler blinked. Then, for the first time, he became aware of the fact that he was completely naked.

There was a brief silence.

"Ah," Tyler said, finally realizing the situation.

"Also your thing is poking me for too long... Do you want help to calm it down." She asked while looking down.

"Well ... The girls are gone, right?" Tyler asked.

"Yub... That Senior Sister who always accompany lady boss went with them." She nodded.

"Then how are you going to calm it down?" He asked.

She licked her lips and knelt before him.

Soon she made Tyler realise the power of Grandmaster.