Man With Super Medical Skill by Matthew

Chapter 2956 Sworn Brothers

Sage's expression darkened briefly as he followed the sentry's lead, navigating the winding paths of Thorneville and ascending the mountain slopes. Taking in the village's haphazard construction, Sage couldn't resist a sigh. "Seems like the wealth didn't go into the buildings."

The sentries shared a knowing chuckle at his observation. "Well, you guys took your share," one quipped, their mountain candor shining through.

Unlike their city counterparts, mountain folk were known for their directness. Thorneville, nestled halfway up the mountain, had prospered over the years from the cultivation of Night Vine, but its infrastructure remained lacking.

The lucrative Night Vine trade had attracted numerous factions vying for a piece of the profits, leading to a divided and contentious landscape.

In the grand scheme of things, those involved in every step of Night Vine's journey-planting, harvesting, transportation, even risking their lives-received the smallest share of the profits.

The lion's share went to the investors, leaving little for the laborers.

goods were factored into the village's revenue,

with investors like Isambard, who reaped the lion's share of Night

pittance, a mere fraction of the

humble village; had they received their due, it might have flourished into a

words struck Sage like a blow, draining color from his face as he

he vowed to confront the sentinel later

plateau atop the village. The construction quality here surpassed that of the lower regions, evident even to the untrained

the open space, a testament to the wealth invested in this elevated

clasped behind his back, his gaze fixed on the mountainside, seemingly oblivious to Sage's

his head before greeting

returned the smile, though his feelings toward Sage weren't entirely warm. Nonetheless, he greeted him warmly and inquired, "Been a while. What brings