The Man's Decree

“You’re being far too modest. This is all down to your exceptional talent. Now that you’re the leader of Violet Flame Sect, its future development depends on you,” Gael chirped.

“No, no. My position as sect leader is only temporary. Once I’ve resolved the issues at hand, I’ll have to leave. When that time comes, I’ll pass on the leadership to Juliet,” Jared hurriedly said.

Jared thought that Gael had appointed him the new sect leader to pass the position on to Juliet eventually.

The other elders might disagree if Gael passed the sect leader position to Juliet.

After all, the position of Violet Flame Sect’s sect leader wasn’t by hereditary succession. Hence, Gael passing the position to his daughter would appear rather inappropriate.

If Jared were to hand the position to Jared, that would effectively shut the others up.

way, but he was mistaken. That wasn’t Gael’s intention at all. He sincerely wanted Jared to take up the mantle as

is a woman, and she’ll inevitably marry someday. She isn’t suitable to be the sect leader.

won’t do.” Jared hastily waved

couldn’t marry

though Josephine’s current whereabouts were unknown, Jared firmly

involved with quite a few of them, he

aggrievedly, “What’s the matter? Do you think

eyes on you would be smitten. However, I already have a girlfriend and several close female friends. We’ve been intimate, so I’m not worthy of you, Juliet,” Jared

laughter. She

Juliet be your confidante. In Ethereal Realm, it’s pretty common for a man to have multiple wives. Moreover, if they developed feelings for each

are inconsequential. All that matters is that I

it left Judd and the others practically

willingly drawing herself closer to Jared at that

was the disparity, the

After all, Juliet had already taken the initiative to that extent. It would be akin to rejecting a goodwill gesture if he didn’t accept her

indeed enticing. Jared couldn’t help but recall that night when he accidentally caught a glimpse of Juliet’s body. His heart still raced as the thought surfaced in his