A Man Like None Other

Jared stood silently before the trove tree in Victor’s backyard. It looked very ordinary, and even though people often passed by the yard, no one ever cared to take a second look at the tree.

The glint in Jared’s eyes, however, was of absolute envy. After all, the trove tree had grown while absorbing celestial energy and was now practically bursting with it.

Oh, my… If I could absorb every last drop of celestial energy from this tree, I might just be able to break through Body Fusion Realm! There’s spiritual energy everywhere in this Ethereal Realm, but pure celestial energy is as scarce as a hen’s teeth. In any case, using celestial energy for my cultivation would be way faster than using spiritual energy!

With that, Jared took a deep breath. Ah… The trove tree is surrounded by an arcane array to keep its celestial energy from leaking. That said, an opening must’ve appeared, which allowed me to pick up on the slight energy traces. Otherwise, I’d never have paid any attention to this plain-looking tree!

then, Hamish and Victor walked into the yard. “This tree of mine was transplanted from Mount Crimson. When I first discovered it, a skeleton was buried underneath, and it most likely belonged to an immortal who died during the Celestial Battle. The tree then grew by absorbing the dead

realized

luck, Victor. I’ve walked through Mount Crimson many times, yet I’ve

huh…” Victor muttered with a smile. “You’d better not run into one if you don’t want to be eaten. Given

else in exchange for your tree?” Jared asked. Oh, I

nothing I’ll exchange it for. I’d have given you the tree if you managed to cure my niece. Alas, she has already

at Jared’s lips. “Don’t say that. For all

you drop the idea of

nor would you be able to leave Salinsburgh City, Victor snapped, thinking

Jared Chance, have never been one to resort to such underhanded means. When the time comes, you’ll be offering me the tree

Victor scoffed, not at all caring about