Lin Feng could, of course, go directly to Dapus.
With the use of certain abilities, even every event on this planet from its inception to the present would appear in Lin Feng's mind.
However, Lin Feng enjoyed the process.
If he used brute force and abilities to overcome every obstacle, it would be like cheating in a game.
While exhilarating at first, the outcome would be too swift, and the joy of the game would be lost.
This was something Lin Feng had experienced firsthand.
Look at it now, leisurely chatting with two girls of vastly different personalities, sipping wine, and hearing their intel – isn't it far more enjoyable than using an ability to gain information?
Rocket took a sip of wine and nodded dazedly.
He expressed that he didn't quite understand Lin Feng's preferences.
If he possessed Lin Feng's abilities, he would have already stomped Dapus into submission.
"Continue, what is Dapus's prestige and reputation on this planet?"
Lin Feng steered the conversation back on track.
"His prestige is high, but his reputation is terrible!"
"I suppose no one would like a villain who oppresses others, right?!"
Rocket gestured towards Yana.
As a native, Yana had more to say on this matter.
Yana nodded in agreement, her expression solemn.
"The shop where I worked is an industry under Dapus."
"No, I'd say eighty percent of the shops on this street belong to Dapus, including this mAxr bar..."
"Sir, look over there..."
Yana pointed towards the darker corners of the bar.
Lin Feng glanced over subtly.
What Yana wanted him to see were likely the burly men in black and white attire hidden in the corners.
"They are Dapus's most loyal lackeys, spread across the planet. Everyone calls them the Black and White Hands."
"They handle the dirtiest, most unsavory, and most basic jobs."
"Killing, arson, and body disposal kind of stuff?"
"Exactly!"
"Each of them earns nearly 50,000 in cash monthly."
"Holy hell, that much?" Lin Feng was surprised.
Income on alien planets and Blue Star were entirely different.
50,000 monthly was equivalent to a monthly income of 100,000 on Blue Star.
"Yes, they are Dapus's first tier of armed forces, and the most numerous. In this city alone, there are probably thousands of them."
"And among Dapus's direct subordinates, the 50,000 monthly cash they receive is still from the lowest tier..."
"Dapus is that generous?" Lin Feng expressed that he had never met such a magnanimous person.
How rich must Dapus be to pay such high salaries to his lowest-tier employees?
"Yes, he is greedy, but also willing to spend. He knows where money should be spent."
"It is precisely because of this that any ripple on the planet reaches Dapus's ears."
Lin Feng nodded.
This was only natural. He hadn't expected Dapus to have such foresight.
At such salaries, anyone would be on high alert, not missing even the slightest anomaly.
However, such a level of expenditure was a colossal sum each month.
No wonder Dapus's shops were everywhere.
"With such enormous cash outflows, I imagine Dapus has income sources beyond just these shops and mines."
"Do you know if he has any connections with other universal powers?"
Rocket and Yana exchanged glances.
"That's not something we would know."
"Generally, if he does, it would be Dapus's secret."
"I still think you should just go find Dapus, grab him by the neck, and stomp him under your foot. I think he'd happily tell you all the information you want."
Rocket made a gesture with his hands clasped together, making Lin Feng suspect there was some untold history between them...
"Alright, then do you know how many forbidden zones there are on this planet that are off-limits?"
"Or have you seen anyone dressed like this?"
Lin Feng took out his phone and brought up a picture of someone in a black robe.
Rocket and Yana leaned in for a closer look, then both shook their heads.
"No, although the people on this planet have diverse fashion styles, I haven't seen this particular attire."
Yana said this. Rocket, not being a native, naturally wouldn't have seen it if Yana hadn't.
Hmm... Lin Feng was somewhat disappointed.
Indeed, this kind of information was usually inaccessible to ordinary people.
Should he really go find Dapus and interrogate him under duress? Lin Feng found the idea more plausible.
"Mmph, mmph!"
"Mmph!!!"
Qiao Lin started acting up again from the side.
"What are you mumbling about?" Lin Feng asked, confused.
"Mmph, mmph, mmph!!"
Qiao Lin anxiously craned her neck towards Lin Feng's phone.
Her mouth was still sealed by Lin Feng's ability, preventing her from speaking.
Lin Feng raised an eyebrow and pointed at the phone, "Did you see this attire?"
"Mmph mmph mmph!" Qiao Lin nodded vigorously.
What the heck?
Lin Feng chuckled and waved his hand, releasing the seal on Qiao Lin's mouth.
"Come on, tell me about it."
"If it's useful to me, I won't hold your thievery against you!"
Qiao Lin grinned, her eyes darting around.
"I have seen them! But if you want their information, you have to pay!"
Lin Feng: ???
"You're brave!"
"I haven't even brought up your theft yet, and you're already trying to bargain with me?"
Qiao Lin licked her lips, revealing two small fangs.
"One thing at a time! I need money, and you need intel. Isn't that a fair trade?!"
Lin Feng's smile vanished, and he looked at her quietly.
"Do you know that there's a type of magic that can search a creature's memories..."
Yana sensed that Lin Feng seemed angry.
Quickly, she tugged on Qiao Lin's sleeve.
"Qiao Lin, if you know something, just say it quickly!"
This girl was a bit too reckless, daring to bargain with someone like Lin Feng?
Hadn't she heard Rocket say that he could destroy this planet in the blink of an eye?
Qiao Lin gulped.
She bravely continued, "You can't do that! It's inhumane!"
"Humane? How much does 'humane' cost per pound on this planet?" Lin Feng sneered.
This Qiao Lin clearly lacked perception.
If the information she provided was useful to Lin Feng, he wouldn't mind offering a small reward.
But after stealing from him, she was now trying to dictate terms. This was making Lin Feng quite impatient.
This was, damn it, a direct challenge to his patience!
Beautiful women had privileges with him, yes, but if they couldn't gauge their own position and insisted on courting disaster, Lin Feng wouldn't show mercy.
"Now, I'm giving you one chance to speak. If you don't, your life will end today!"
Lin Feng was unhappy, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
An invisible pressure enveloped the hearts of everyone present, making it difficult to breathe.