A Man Like None Other

But now, astonishingly, Jared seemed to recognize the blood emerald. Moreover, it looked like a single blood emerald was far from enough to satisfy Jared.

However, even Carlo, as a senior elder of the Duad Formation Sect, had only one blood emerald.

“Of course not,” he said, “This blood emerald is merely a down payment. Once you’ve assisted me in becoming the leader of Duad Formation Sect, I can give you ten more of these blood emeralds. How does that sound?” Carlo tentatively asked.

Jared shook his head. “I still feel it’s somewhat risky.”

“What exactly do you want? Our sect only has a handful of blood emeralds, around a dozen or so. Isn’t giving you ten enough?” Carlo was growing anxious.

Upon seeing Carlo’s demeanor, Jared knew that Carlo wasn’t one to lie. It appeared that Duad Formation Sect really only had a dozen or so blood emeralds.

was impossible to give him everything, ten

Jared replied, “It’s not that I’m particularly interested in the blood emerald, what I really want is the core essence of your sect’s arcane array. Don’t tell me that a sect as

relaxed and said, “So you’re after the divine markings of our sect.

want the divine markings of your sect.”

Sect. He was merely

markings. However, whether you can obtain the divine markings, or whether you can refine them, that’s up to you.

need to worry about that, all you need to do is give me your

Carlo. He appeared to be full of confidence,

you assist me in becoming the leader of Duad

don’t seem like a coward. Why

“If I didn’t show fear, and even acted tough, would

killed you on the spot. How could I

If I hadn’t done that, how could we have ended up collaborating today? Initially, I came to assist Harlan on my own accord. I was also secretly collaborating with him. He promised to help me secure the position of the leader of Duad Formation Sect.

might refuse and