A Man Like None Other

Chapter 2706 Count On Me

Right after Yuven left, a palace guard burst into the grand hall.

“King Lucian, the leader of Emerald Cauldron Sect, Hosen Holt, requests an audience.”

“Hosen? He just left recently. What could bring him here at this ungodly hour?” Lucian asked with a puzzled expression.

Despite his confusion, Lucian knew he had to show Hosen the deserved respect. After all, Emerald Cauldron Sect had recently formed an alliance with his city, and Hosen had crafted them a cornucopia of precious pills.

“Admit Mr. Holt,” Lucian ordered.

Soon, Hosen was led into the grand hall. Lucian's gaze fell upon his ragged appearance, a stark contrast to the ornate surroundings, and his astonishment slipped into his tone. “Mr. Holt, what happened to you? You look... disheveled.”

stains, bore the grim signature of a fight. He had fled in haste, with no time to change into more

Lucian, please... help me,” Hosen

Lucian replied while gesturing for Hosen to take a

sipping water and gathering his breath, Hosen recounted the

the treacherous coup by Ebenez, who'd long

as your situation is, the dispute within Emerald Cauldron Sect is internal. Is

a tactic to coax Hosen into offering more

City are currently bound by an alliance, it was only signed between you and me. Will Ebenez honor that agreement? If he allies with Demonic Cultivators and abandons your city, I fear your future will be fraught with worry. The rise of Demonic Cultivators will shrink your realm of survival, and they won't hesitate to snatch away your resources. But if you help me reclaim Emerald Cauldron Sect, we will

one would offer assistance without benefits. Thus, he made this

can assist in reclaiming your sect. It is not a difficult task, but we must wait a few days. In the meantime, stay here, where