The Man's Decree

Feeling their formidable auras, Jared and the others didn't utter a word even though they were rude. Vasily and the Three Bandits lowered their heads, avoiding direct eye contact, clearly not daring to challenge them.

"Who are you? What happened here earlier?" one elderly man demanded. His penetrating gaze swept over them as he emanated a formidable aura.

It was clear that he was not someone to be taken lightly. With his volatile temper, he wouldn't hesitate to act swiftly. Jared furrowed his brows as he sensed his terrifying aura and his heart trembled.

Judging by the elderly man's aura, he was likely. at Eighth Level Body Fusion Realm, if not higher. Jared knew he was no match for the elderly man.

them, and each displayed significant strength. Jared and his companions couldn't even handle one of these adversaries, let alone all

for? Is there anything we can do to help?"

his brow and fixed his gaze on Jared. "The abnormal phenomenon was incredibly potent. How can you not feel a thing? You're a liar! If you confess everything truthfully, I'll let you off the hook for lying. However, if I discover that you're lying to me,

phenomenon and its proximity to Jared and his group,

we're not lying. We just left Jipsdale and are entirely oblivious to any abnormal occurrence," Jared responded, pretending to be

he would dare to deceive us. Furthermore, it's likely that the phenomenon was triggered by a magical item.

less conspicuous and lower-level individuals are, the more likely they are to possess magical items. The abnormal phenomenon occurred right here, yet they claimed they didn't witness it. It's evident that they're deceiving us. You're too trusting. I

Jared and instructed, "Line up and take off your clothes so I can search you. Remember to take out all your Storage Rings,

darkened when he heard Konce's intention to search them and