With that, the Three Bandits led Jared and Viola off to find Vasker. Before long, they arrived at a rather discreet courtyard, which wasn’t very large but was guarded by two individuals at the entrance.
As Jared’s group approached, they were stopped and questioned. “What brings you here?” “Sir, we’re here to purchase the treasure map,” Crixus replied after stepping forward.
“Here for a map, huh?” The guard scrutinized Jared and his companions, then stated, “Entrance fee for the map is ten million spirit coins. Familiar with the rules?”
“Yes, yes.” Crixus nodded repeatedly and then turned to Jared. Jared had no spirit coins on him, so he looked at Viola. All the spirit coins he won in the arena had been given to Vasily.
Viola handed over the required ten million spirit coins to the guard, who then waved them through, saying, “You can go in.”
As such, Jared and the others stepped forward and entered the courtyard. After walking a few steps, they soon arrived in the living hall. As they entered, they found that there were already people present.
Two men and a woman were strolling about the room, seemingly unfamiliar with each other. When they noticed Jared’s party, the three of them gave them a once-over.
Since Jared and his group had relatively low cultivation levels, they were quickly dismissed as unimportant after being appraised.
Likewise, Jared looked at the three individuals, all of whom were Fifth Level Body Fusion Realm cultivators. That was a level that would be significantly valued in an ordinary sect.
Not sensing any aura related to Archaic Body Cultivation from these three, Jared surmised they weren’t Vasker; they must have come to purchase the treasure map as well. Jared’s group found a spot and patiently waited for Vasker’s arrival.
After a short while, two people entered. Both were self-assured, armed with large blades, and wearing identical attire. These two seemed to be fellow disciples.
They were both at the Sixth Level Body Fusion Realm, making them the individuals with the highest cultivation level in the room. Upon the duo’s entrance, the two men and one woman sitting in the living hall grew tense.
As all were here to buy the treasure map, conflicts were likely to arise once the treasure was found. In such a situation, those with higher cultivation levels would undoubtedly have the upper hand. The two newcomers found seats after briefly surveying the room.
Several more minutes passed, but Vasker had yet to show up. However, three more individuals entered the room.
This time, it was also two men and a woman, but when they entered, Jared was momentarily stunned. Among them were two people Jared recognized-Tyrone and the old woman from Stellaris Sect!
Additionally, there was a young man in white attire whose status and position seemed to surpass even that of Tyrone, for Tyrone and the old woman followed behind him, appearing almost like his attendants.
The young man was Cloud Seizon, the scion of Stellaris Sect and also a prodigy. Jared took a look at Cloud and was surprised. Despite the latter’s young age, he had reached the Seventh Level Body Fusion Realm. Achieving such a level at this age was truly remarkable.
“Jared, you’re here too?”
Tyrone’s brow furrowed when he saw Jared and his party.
“Mr. Stone, do you know this person?” Cloud asked Tyrone. “Mr. Seizon, this guy was the one who secretly released our three wyverns. Besides that, he…”
Tyrone whispered a few words into Cloud’s ear. Jared could easily guess the topic of their conversation. “Oh, he’s a mere Second Level Body Fusion Realm cultivator, and yet he’s capable of that?”
Cloud skeptically scrutinized Jared. He found it hard to believe that someone at the Second Level Body Fusion Realm could acquire the heavenly thunder fruits.
“Mr. Seizon, this punk can fight beyond his level. Don’t underestimate him,” Tyrone advised.
