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.

to guide Jared

took it upon

also places selling pills, forging weapons, and exchange

Jared gained a decent understanding of Beast

so much about Beast City? And why was your brother arrested?” Jared discovered that Mia didn’t actually live within Beast City, yet she was

he still didn’t understand why her brother

brother and I used to frequent Beast City to sell some mystical herbs and spiritual stones, so I’m quite familiar with the place. My brother was arrested because… because…” Mia seemed hesitant, appearing as if she didn’t

to talk about it, then let’s not. Let’s

knowing why Mia’s

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

here for celestial crystals are the highest.” Mia pointed at the quadrangle courtyard and

that the courtyard house’s doors were tightly shut. It hardly looked like a

there anyone here?” Jared

a word. Instead, she stepped forward and started knocking on

pause, it was only then that the door was finally

who opened the door appeared to be a

that in a place like the Ethereal Realm, one simply couldn’t