A Man Like None Other

“Five hundred?” Jared nearly burst into laughter.

For Jared, five hundred purple spirit coins were a drop in the bucket.

However, for Mia, that was an astronomical figure.

There were inevitable differences among people in the mundane world or the Ethereal Realm.

In desperation to gather a hundred thousand for medical bills, some people would go to the extent of selling everything they owned, yet still fell short. They were left with no choice but to await their fate.

Some people would easily spend a hundred thousand without batting an eye just for a taste of caviar.

It was the disparity that had been present throughout all the eras and dynasties.

“Indeed, five hundred purple spirit coins might seem a lot, but that’s just the way things are in Beast City. There’s nothing we can do about it. Once I’ve sold this celestial crystal, I’ll go and sort things out at the prison to lessen my brother’s suffering.” Mia thought that Jared had been frightened by the amount.

“Let’s go. Didn’t you mention a place where they offer a high price for celestial crystals? Take me there to have a look,” Jared said.

proceeded to guide

Mia took it upon herself to introduce him to

and exchange centers. Additionally, there were some

Jared gained a decent understanding of

was your brother arrested?” Jared discovered that Mia didn’t

why her

mystical herbs and spiritual stones, so I’m quite familiar with the place. My

talk about it, then let’s not. Let’s get going.”

wasn’t particularly interested in knowing why

led Jared through a series of twists and turns, finally ending up in a rather modest-sized alley. They stopped in front of

highest.” Mia pointed at

were tightly shut.

there anyone here?” Jared

utter a word. Instead, she stepped

knocks and a pause, it was only then that the door

one who opened the door

like the Ethereal Realm, one simply couldn’t determine a person’s