The Man's Decree

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.

impossible to give him everything, ten was

core essence of

this, Carlo slightly relaxed and said, “So you’re after the divine markings of our sect. You

I want the divine markings of your

divine markings of Duad Formation Sect. He was merely testing the waters, yet unexpectedly, Carlo spilled the

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

don’t need to worry about that, all you need to do is give me

appeared to be full of confidence, but in reality, Jared had no idea

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 of Duad Formation Sect, our sect will undoubtedly form a lasting alliance with your Violet Flame Sect, ensuring mutual benefits and shared victories!” Carlo

a coward. Why were you so scared back then?” Jared curiously

a smile. “If I didn’t show fear, and even acted tough,

have killed you on the spot. How could I possibly spare someone who poses a

secretly collaborating with him. He promised to help me secure the position of the leader of Duad Formation Sect. But who would have guessed that this guy would let me down and actually get beaten by you, so I had no choice but to come talk to

afraid that I might refuse and then kill