Jayson's gaze fixed on the bookshop keeper's hands, which held him firmly. Realizing his earlier behaviour was inappropriate, the bookshop keeper cleared his throat awkwardly and spoke, "My apologies, good sir. Please come inside; I believe I have what you're looking for."Stepping into the bookstore, Jayson was taken aback by the abundance of bottled lights and the scarcity of papers on the shelves. He coughed lightly and turned to the bookshop keeper, inquiring, "Do you happen to have a portrait of Transcendence Emperor Six Hands?"The bookshop keeper appeared bewildered by Jayson's request. Only moments ago, he had been asking for a historical book, and now he sought a portrait instead. Coughing uncomfortably, he replied, "I'm afraid I don't have any portraits, but I do possess a book that was written about him."A flicker of excitement crossed Jayson's face, quickly replaced by disappointment. He hadn't come here to delve into history; all he wanted was a portrait. "Ah, I see. Doe
Before the bandits had a chance to react, Jayson swiftly transformed into Monkey Lord, swiftly incapacitating them all.With the bandits lying unconscious on the ground, Jayson squatted down and systematically collected their storage rings, one by one. He glanced at Angel and beckoned her to join him. "Why are you just standing there? Help me gather their storage rings."Angel was taken aback. Ever since her master had returned from the forest, he had changed. He no longer took the time to guide her in cultivation like before.Setting aside her surprise, Angel obediently squatted down and began collecting the bandits' storage rings. Once they had finished, she handed them all to Jayson.Jayson wiped away the marks left by the bandits on their storage rings and inspected them with his divine sense. His eyes widened as he was almost blinded by the dazzling mound of spirit stones within the leader's storage ring."Just as I thought, robbing bandits is the easiest way to amass wealth," Ja
The villager's face contorted with rage, his veins pulsating with fury. He had never expected the village chief to be so unrepentant, and his arrogance only fueled the fire within him. He stumbled forward, consumed by anger, before Jayson swiftly moved to catch him."Why are you so angry? You're weak, my friend. If your wife were to dual-cultivate with me more, she would grow strong and be able to protect you and your household from the bandits that plague our village, constantly robbing our homes. I'm actually doing you a favour, you know? You should consider showing your gratitude with gifts later," the village chief sneered, his arrogance oozing from every word.Each word uttered by the village chief only served to intensify the villager's breathlessness. Even Jayson, who had suffered a similar fate, felt his blood boil at the chief's audacity. But his own experiences were worse."Silence!" Jayson's voice thundered through the air, directed at the village chief.The village chief s
When the village chief received the news of the bandits' arrival at his house, his tolerance for Jayson and his unruly behaviour vanished instantly. He stood tall, his chest puffed out, and declared confidently, "Bring me to them."Tee nodded respectfully and led the way to the main hall pavilion of the village chief's residence. However, before the village chief could take more than a few steps, Angel swiftly grabbed him by the neck, lifting him off the ground."Release me!" the village chief shouted anxiously, desperation evident in his voice."Where do you think you're going? Didn't I command you to lead me to the weapons store room?" Jayson responded with a sly smile, showing no signs of offence.In a fit of anger, Tee pointed a finger at Jayson, threateningly warning, "Release my master! Let me warn you, my master has a strong alliance with the bandits. If you wish to spare your life, let go of him."Jayson chuckled and exchanged a knowing glance with Angel. With a smirk, Angel r
When Jayson arrived, he found the bookstore owner happily whistling inside the store. The moment their eyes met, the owner's face lit up with joy. Inviting Jayson inside, the shop owner unfolded a painting of the Transcendence Emperor Six Hands and proudly displayed it."Take a look at this masterpiece," the owner said. "It's a life-like painting of the Emperor Six Hands. Are you satisfied with it?"Jayson examined the painting closely, but he couldn't shake his distrust of the bald, short man. "I need to confirm if this is the real Emperor Six Hands," Jayson replied coldly. "I'll be back."Taking the portrait from the shop owner's hands, Jayson made his way towards the exit of the store. Panicking, the shop owner called out, "What about the payment? You haven't settled the balance!""I'll return for that," Jayson responded without turning back. He stepped outside and quickly found a secluded corner where he wouldn't be observed.With a focused thought, the soul figurine of the man de
Jayson shook his head in disbelief, but his escape went unnoticed amidst the chaotic battle. The Rock Sect Elder, realizing that they were at a disadvantage due to the increasing number of rogue cultivators joining the fray, clenched his teeth and channelled his internal qi to make a resounding announcement."We won't prevent you from entering the secret realm, but remember not to regret your decision," his booming voice echoed through the battlefield.Upon hearing this, the other Elders ceased their fighting, and the cultivators surged towards the entrance of the void crack, radiating blinding light. Sensing the tension, an elder from the Ji family approached the Rock Sect Elder cautiously."Second Elder, why did you allow them in? What if one of those rogue cultivators inherits the Transcendence Emperor Six Hands heritage?" the Ji family Elder questioned with concern.The Second Elder of the Rock Sect glared at the Ji family Elder, his anger evident. "Are you challenging my decision
Jayson glanced at the guard, a disdainful expression playing on his face, and resumed eating as if the threat meant nothing to him. The guard's fury ignited within him, his anger boiling over."Die!" he bellowed, his voice seething with rage. He raised his sword, intent on striking Jayson's head in one swift motion. However, before the blade could descend, a gentle yet commanding voice halted his action."Stop!"The guard froze, his arm frozen mid-swing, and quickly dropped to his knees, bowing his head in reverence. "Princess Lian."Jayson looked up from his meal, his eyes meeting the veiled figure accompanied by a retinue of ten palace guards. He studied her for a moment before diverting his attention back to his food, seemingly unaffected by her presence."You are not a native of the Xia Empire," Princess Lian observed. As someone who moved around the empire's capital, she prided herself on recognizing familiar faces, especially one as strikingly handsome as his."I am not; I don't
Not only the Rock Sect but also the Joy Sect had devised a plan to capture Jayson. They mobilized their disciples and elders, determined to apprehend him. Meanwhile, the Ji family swiftly recalled all their family members scattered across the north continent, forming a united front in their pursuit of Jayson. Their coordinated movements left rogue cultivators feeling suffocated under the weight of their presence, while weaker sects grew increasingly alarmed and fearful.Jayson, who had brought liveliness to the entire North Continent, casually strolled out of the Xia Empire, whistling a tune. However, his leisurely journey was abruptly interrupted when three rogue cultivators ambushed him unexpectedly. Unfazed by the attack, Jayson had actually anticipated such a situation. He had purposefully displayed the huge amount of spirit stones, fully intending to be targeted by robbers.Staring calmly at the three men, their faces concealed by masks and clad in black robes, Jayson posed a que