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Chapter 1682 – Speculations Outside the Ship
*****Outside the cruise ship, only a handful of the Lower Realm attendees had chosen to leave, unwilling to risk becoming collateral damage in whatever confrontation was about to unfold.The people from the Upper Realm had spread themselves along the shore, their gazes fixed on the cruise ship's exits.Every one of them remained on high alert, watching for the slightest movement that might signal Xavier's appearance.Some stood with their arms folded, others wore impatient scowls, and a few had already begun imagining how they would deal with the young man once he finally emerged.Whatever their individual plans might have been, they shared one expectation: Xavier would eventually walk out of that ship, and when he did, he would have to answer for his actions.The people from the Lower Realm, meanwhile, had wisely stationed themselves much farther away.They understood the difference between watching a confrontation and volunteering to become part of it.The Upper Realm cultivators w
Chapter 1681 – Departure
*****The auctioneer gave Xavier a detailed account of the scattered Nightshadow Sect members, explaining their current locations and circumstances as far as Celestial Pearl’s intelligence network could determine.Xavier listened attentively, committing every important detail to memory. Some members had managed to establish themselves in unfamiliar territories, while others were still struggling to survive.Whatever their present circumstances, he intended to find them. Rebuilding Nightshadow Sect would be far from easy, but he had never expected the task to be accomplished in a day.“Thank you,” he said when she finished. Having obtained the information he wanted, Xavier rose from his seat and straightened his clothes. “I owe you one.”The auctioneer had heard those words countless times before, particularly from men who wanted something from her.Owing her a favor was practically a standard response whenever someone received assistance from Celestial Pearl, and over the years, she h
Chapter 1680 – The Intel
*****The auctioneer’s mind erupted with shock as the significance of his words sank in.Not many people knew about Nightshadow Sect, but Celestial Pearl certainly did. As an organization with access to an extensive information network, they had records of the ancient sect and the terrible tragedy that had brought it to ruin.They knew how its members had been forced to flee their pocket dimension, losing their home and the foundation upon which their entire sect had been built.They also knew what had happened to its former patriarch.He had suffered devastating injuries, had his cultivation ruined, and was eventually imprisoned in one of the most terrifying prisons in the country. His fate had been so grim that many people believed his death marked the final chapter of Nightshadow Sect.After that, the world had gradually stopped paying attention to the remnants of the fallen organization.Many powerful factions believed Nightshadow Sect was finished. Its members had been scattered,
Chapter 1679 – “I'm The Patriarch”
*****Mistress Ayra’s heart skipped a beat, and an overwhelming emotion surged through her chest so suddenly that she struggled to contain it.‘Sir Patriarch…’Her eyes glistened with unshed tears.She hadn't known what information Xavier intended to request. Even if she had tried to guess, she would never have imagined that his first priority would be finding the scattered members of Nightshadow Sect.She might have expected him to ask about powerful enemies, rare cultivation resources, hidden treasures, or information that would directly benefit his own advancement. After all, he had just secured access to one of the most influential information networks in the world. There were countless ways he could use such an advantage to strengthen himself.Yet he had chosen to ask about the surviving members of their sect.Xavier had not forgotten them.Even with all his strength and the countless opportunities available to him, he had not allowed the promise of rebuilding Nightshadow Sect to
Chapter 1678 – “I’ve Been Scammed!”
*****Xavier had no interest in spending his days repairing portals whenever someone else decided they needed him. However, if Celestial Pearl was willing to give him access to useful resources and information without demanding anything in return, refusing would be unnecessarily foolish.Naturally, he paid particular attention to the part about having no responsibilities. He had already learned that people loved disguising obligations beneath impressive titles, and he wasn't about to accept a golden collar simply because someone had decorated it beautifully.Once he was certain that the position would not bind him to Celestial Pearl or impose responsibilities he had no intention of fulfilling, Xavier finally accepted.The moment the auctioneer heard his response, she felt as though she had just won the jackpot.Finally!After all the frustration, disbelief, and near-spiritual exhaustion Xavier had put her through, she had managed to secure a result she could actually celebrate.He had
Chapter 1677 – The Auctioneer’s Offer
*****The auctioneer pointed at Xavier, her face twisting with disbelief. For a moment, she looked as though she were genuinely afraid that continuing this negotiation might cost her the last remaining pieces of her sanity.“Could we at least establish a minimum quota?” she demanded. “For example, if we discover a portal that meets certain requirements, Celestial Pearl would have the right to summon you, and you would agree to inspect it. Surely, that isn't unreasonable!”From her perspective, she was asking for the bare minimum. If Celestial Pearl couldn't count on Xavier to examine even a few particularly important portals, what exactly was the point of hiring him?Xavier, however, seemed to find the proposal just as unreasonable as she found his refusal.“Then I guess Celestial Pearl and I aren't meant to work together.”As he spoke, he began rising from his chair.There was no anger in his expression, nor did he attempt to threaten or pressure her. He simply appeared ready to leav
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