“Haha! Don’t let your wife hear you talk like this, Mr. Jensen. Otherwise, you’ll be in for it.” Dillon burst out laughing heartily.
“I was only joking. You wouldn’t rat me out, right, Mr. Sawyer?” asked Rory Jensen with a laugh.
“Well, I don’t know. If you want to shut me up, you might have to pay up.” Dillon was joking around with Rory.
Seeing Dillon engrossed in a lively conversation with Rory, Jared didn’t want to waste any more time. Hence, he asked Dillon, “Mr. Sawyer, now that I’ve arrived, I won’t bother you any longer. Could you tell me where the reception of Lunarius Palace is? I need to make some inquiries.”
“Mr. Sawyer, who might this be?” Mr. Jensen sized up Jared.
Dillon quickly introduced Jared by saying, “Oh, this is Mr. Chance. He’s the one who successfully treated the illness of Mr. Sutton’s daughter.”
Dillon specifically brought up the matter of Moses’ daughter because Rory had a close relationship with Moses.
The young Rory could assume the role of a branch sect leader in Southedge City at such a tender age, thanks largely to Moses’ recommendation.
Although Southedge City was desolate at that time, he still served as the branch sect leader. For a young man, this represented boundless opportunities.
With the emergence of Lunarius Palace, Southedge City had become more prosperous. Consequently, Rory’s wealth and Pathfinder Sect’s status had risen to the point where he could then afford to joke around with Dillon.
“What? Mr. Sutton’s daughter has recovered from her illness?” Rory was surprised.
Dillon nodded. “Yes. It was Mr. Chance who cured her. In gratitude, Moses even gave Mr. Chance a token.”
Upon hearing Dillon’s words, the way Rory looked at Jared became significantly more respectful.
“Mr. Chance, I’m Rory Jensen. I’m in charge of this branch sect of Pathfinder Sect. If you need anything while you’re here, feel free to reach out to me at any time,” Rory uttered with utmost politeness.
“Thanks a lot, Mr. Jensen. Right now, all I want to do is to register at the reception of Lunarius Palace. Do you happen to know where it is?”
All Jared wanted was to swiftly reach Lunarius Palace and get the Demonia Stone. If his identity were to be completely exposed, things would become even more difficult for him.
Rory informed Jared about the location and intended to take him there. However, Jared flatly refused.
Jared planned to find a secluded spot to alter his appearance. Having Rory trailing behind him would be very inconvenient.
After bidding farewell to Dillon and Rory, Jared found a secluded spot to alter his appearance subtly. However, this time, Jared did not transform into a bearded old man.
After all, most of the cultivators journeying to Lunarius Palace were young. If Jared were to take on the appearance of an older man, he’d stand out far too much.
Jared simply transformed into a rather ordinary-looking young man and headed toward the reception of Lunarius Palace.
Before Jared even reached the reception, he saw that a crowd had already formed ahead.
The line of people extended for several hundred. meters, stretching as far as the eye could see.
Jared’s brows instantly furrowed when he saw such a lengthy line. He hadn’t anticipated so many people wanting to visit Lunarius Palace. Why are so many people queueing? How long do I have to wait?
Just as Jared was finding himself in a bit of a pickle, a cultivator with a goatee and squinty eyes started walking toward him.
The man with the goatee approached Jared, quietly asking, “Hey, are you interested in signing up to go to Lunarius Palace to look for a partner?”
Jared nodded. Although he wasn’t in search of a partner, he couldn’t exactly tell this guy that he was here to get the Demonia Stone.
The man with the goatee said to Jared, “If you’re queueing here to register to go to Lunarius Palace, you’re going to wait until who knows when. However, for a mere hundred thousand spirit coins, I can escort you to Lunarius Palace. I know the way there, and I assure you, it’s completely safe. But I can only take you as far as the entrance of the outer court of Lunarius Palace. As for how you’ll get in, you’ll have to figure that out for yourself. If you wish to gain entry into the outer court, I can assist you. However, it will cost a million spirit coins.”
