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.

to give him everything, ten was already

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

“So you’re after the divine markings of our sect.

I want the divine markings of your sect.”

Formation Sect. He was

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

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

was merely chattering nonsensically with Carlo. He appeared to be full of confidence, but in reality, Jared had no

a communication device here. Once I return to Duad Formation Sect, I’ll let you know when the time is right. As long as you assist me in becoming the leader

seem like a coward. Why were you so scared back then?”

a smile. “If I didn’t show fear, and even acted tough, would you still lock me

I would have killed you on the spot. How could

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. But

afraid that I might refuse and then kill