The Man's Decree

Chapter 3284 Words Alone Carry No Weight

Since Hamish had said as much, Cloud said nothing further.

On the contrary, Miya interjected anxiously, “They are all relatives of mine, Mr. Chevalier. This is my cousin, the son of my youngest uncle. Please make an exception this once.”

“The son of your youngest uncle?” Surprise flooded Hamish, and he carefully studied Cloud for a moment.

But still, he shook his head and murmured, “It’s not that I’m unwilling to make an exception, Miya. The thing is, this expedition is exceedingly dangerous. I’m not one with the final say. The team consists of a dozen people. It’s no use if I’m the only person agreeing to it. After all, cooperation is required throughout the journey. If we were to take them along, we’d have to spare part of our energy to protect them. No one would be willing to do that. But if the three of them could have the others concur by showing some sincerity, I wouldn’t object.”

While saying that, he sounded somewhat conflicted. It was clear as day from his words that he merely wanted some incentive. However, he claimed that it was the others who wanted it, making his greed evident.

No sooner had Miya heard that than she understood his meaning and immediately offered, “I’m willing to pay five million spirit coins, Mr. Chevalier. What do you think?”

Hamish shook his head and declined, “I’m afraid no amount of spirit coins will do, Miya. No one heading to the southern

work, Miya inexorably frowned because she could not offer anything else besides spirit coins, having no power to make any decisions about

region, Mr. Chevalier, do you have any other transportation?” Jared

As cultivators, we can easily travel thousands

toll on spiritual energy, making it necessary to rest and recharge mid-way. This is quite a waste of time. We have an airship and can take it all the way to the southern region. Not only will it save energy and time, but we’ll also be able to

he exclaimed in disbelief, “You have

nodded. “Of course. We came here

a look at the airship!” Hamish demanded. Jared cast Cloud a glance, upon which the latter nodded and walked out

of him, jubilation brimmed in his eyes. After he had laid eyes on it, his attitude visibly

relatives, coupled with my relationship with your father, I have no reason not to make an exception this once. As for the

others joining his team. Seeing that, Jared could not help snickering. Nonetheless, there were far too many people like Hamish