As Jayson strode ahead, nearing the gate, Xia One called out urgently, "Jayson!" before hastening to catch up with him. Jayson halted and pivoted, regarding Xia One with a quizzical expression. "Why are you stopping me?" he inquired. "Mr. Jayson, perhaps it would be wiser for you to accompany me to my residence first," Xia One proposed, a genial smile fixed on his face. "Given our recent exploits in the forbidden land, it might attract unwanted attention if you head to your usual inn. The whole of Xia City is abuzz with rumours about our exploits." After a moment of contemplation, Jayson acquiesced. "Very well." The Xia One family's strong guards would easily handle any covetous cultivators seeking to lay claim to their treasures; Jayson had no qualms about accepting their protection for free. As they passed through the city gate, the anticipated celebratory welcome was conspicuously absent. Xia One had already activated his family's signal earlier, scanning the faces of the bust
Jayson scanned the courtyard and spotted a group of swordsmen kneeling before a cadre of powerful cultivators. It was a testament to the Xia family's enduring strength as rulers of Xia City. A short, bald man hurried over and called out, "Young master, your father requests your presence in his library." "Look after my friend," Xia One instructed before striding away. Led by the bald butler, Jayson was escorted to the dining room, where he was attended to by a bevy of elegant servers. After devouring his meal, he was guided to the garden, where Xia One sat in silent contemplation by a tranquil lake. The bald butler discreetly stepped back as Jayson approached and took a seat beside Xia One. "What's on your mind?" he inquired. Xia One fell into a thoughtful silence before addressing Jayson. "I've been considering a plan to eliminate all the members of the aristocratic families. It's simple really: I can't stand those people. They're greedy, domineering, and utterly unreasonable. The
"The time has come for all of you to meet your end," declared the masked man in a deliberate, ominous tone. Suddenly, the roof of the hall was torn away, revealing the open sky. With a swift motion, the masked man thrust his weapon skyward, unleashing a powerful sword ray that tore through the hall, claiming the life of one of the aristocratic family heads. Sensing the imminent danger, one of the family heads urged the others to unite and launch a combined attack. They knew that facing the masked man individually would only result in their swift demise. In a display of solidarity, the eight remaining family heads joined forces, creating a protective barrier. The masked man gazed silently at the formidable shield, gripping his blood-soaked sword until a dark mist enveloped it. With a single decisive strike, a shadowy sword ray shattered the protective seal, leaving the eight family heads vulnerable to the masked man's next assault. The eight family heads were sent tumbling through t
One of the mysterious trio silently extended his hands and began to discern Jayson's whereabouts with a grave expression etched on his face. After a lengthy hour, he heaved a sigh and remarked, "I could not detect his divine mark in the wheel of fate; it appears that he has slipped into non-existence." Another member of the mysterious trio spoke slowly, "The individual aiding him possesses great power." They remained in place for more than ten minutes, motionless, before seamlessly blending into the environment as if they had never existed to begin with. After the Old Taoist Fairy escorted Jayson away, he led him to a tranquil meadow. "Welcome to my abode, where you will encounter others akin to myself," the Old Taoist Fairy announced before humming a cheerful tune, clearly in high spirits. Jayson let out an exasperated sigh as he reluctantly trailed behind the loquacious Old Taoist, who boasted, "My people are truly extraordinary; we are revered as the sorcerer's race, with the ab
"I have a solution; no need to worry," reassured the Monkey Lord soul figurine. As Monkey Lord opened his eyes, he extended his arms and manipulated the space before him, instantly traversing thousands of kilometres without physically moving. Upon arriving in the nearest town, he forgot to revert to his true form and approached a woman drawing water from a well. "Good day, madam. Might I trouble you for a cup of ice-cold water?" Monkey Lord asked with a friendly smile. The woman's eyes widened in shock, then filled with horror as she dropped the bucket and cried out, "Thief!" before fleeing toward the town. Puzzled by the woman's reaction, Monkey Lord furrowed his brow and used his hands to scoop water from the well. His frown deepened as he realized that hundreds of divine senses had honed in on him. Soon, a furious and bloodthirsty crowd charged toward him. "Fuck!" Jayson's soul figurine muttered in shock before instructing Monkey Lord's soul figurine to flee as soon as possible
After some hesitation, Jayson decided to follow them to discover who they were referring to as his father. The Monkey Lord, seizing the chance to visit a prestigious two-tier city palace, shamelessly tagged along while offering advice to Jayson. "My Prince," he said, "I am at your service as an advisor. If you ascend to the throne, I am willing to take on the role of prime minister. It's a daunting responsibility, but I am prepared to carry it for you." With a rueful sigh, the Monkey Lord appeared as someone who was making a great sacrifice for his country, unconcerned by his own disadvantages. Jayson rolled his eyes and extinguished the Monkey Lord's aspirations with a blunt retort: "Stop dreaming; I have no intention of becoming a prince or king." The two of them were then escorted into a royal chariot, which carried them to the exclusive teleportation portal at the city's east gate. There are two teleportation portals in the city; one is only used by the nobles, while the other ca
The Prince's eyes sparkled with joy, a wide smile spreading across his face. The King clasped his son's back and declared, "We will propose the marriage tomorrow; I've already informed the realm protectors. The sooner we arrange the marriage, the better for us.""Thank you, father," the prince responded gratefully.The King chuckled and added, "Don't let me down."After a brief chat, the Prince departed from the King's chambers. Returning to his own chambers, he found himself too elated to sleep. Tossing and turning in bed, he fretted over the sluggish passage of time.At daybreak, he headed for his bath without waiting for his attendants, taking his time to look his best. Pleased with his reflection in the mirror, he turned to the astonished maids who had come to assist him and inquired, "How do I appear?"The maids all bowed and replied, "You look handsome, my prince," as the head maid confirmed.The prince chuckled heartily before hurrying to Jayson's room and rapping on the door.
"Surprised at my arrival on Earth?" Ella interjected, effortlessly discerning Jayson's unspoken inquiries.Jayson nodded, unable to deny his curiosity about how Ella had managed to journey to Earth.Before Ella could explain, a lady suddenly appeared behind her and announced, "Miss, the Wade family is here to discuss a marriage proposal. Grandmaster Gamma asked me to fetch you."Ella exchanged a glance with Jayson before slipping out of view. Jayson stood there, bewildered by the sudden turn of events.Turning his attention to the two elderly men, Jayson found them gazing at him in silence. "It's been quite some time. How about sharing a drink with me and catching up?" Jayson suggested with a wry smile, hoping to get to the bottom of the situation.The two men remained impassive, showing no sign of interest, which left Jayson visibly frustrated by their demeanour. He shrugged, took a seat on the bench, and began stacking spirit stones in front of him, pulling them from the numerous st