The Man's Decree

Vasily gave an awkward smile. “We aren't capable of digging it up. Even if we were to find it, the only ones who'd benefit from this are the Tall family... In all honesty, me and my clanspeople are hoping for the treasure to be found. That way, our techniques will be made public, and more people will want to become. Archaic Body cultivators. Only then can our group become bigger and stronger."

Jasper, without a doubt, was deeply moved by Vasily's words. Ah... From the looks of it, the Archaic Body cultivators are so determined to strengthen their group that they don't even mind having others uncover their treasure!

"If I can find the treasure, I promise I'll help you spread the word of Archaic Body Cultivation,"

he said as he patted Vasily on the shoulder. "Thank you, Mr. Chance! However, what's. difficult isn't finding the treasure but opening it. The emerald badge I gave you is incomplete. It needs to be combined with the other half before it can be used to unlock the treasure. Sadly, I don't know where the other half has gone to... Vasily replied.

In response, Jared smiled and fished out a complete emerald badge.

"Take a look at this. Is it complete?"

emerald badge in Jasper's hand,

your hands on

looked very similar to the emerald badge you gave me, so I tried piecing them together. To my surprise, they were a perfect fit! That's also why I approached your brother to buy a treasure map," Jasper explained, though

all, he had made a pact with the count, and the fewer people who

exclaimed. "Mr. Chance, try dripping a drop of

was Jared's turn to be shocked. "Why?" Isn't this emerald badge a key to unlocking

out a drop of blood essence from between his

the emerald badge began to tremble, and clouds of black mist emerged, followed by a cacophony of ghoulish howls that sent chills down

the area and cracks of thunder rang out. Before anyone could react, a black vortex had appeared mid-air

was silent as he looked on with wide-eyed disbelief. Not even he