A Man Like None Other

True to its reputation as the finest inn in Beast City, the room was luxurious. It featured a spiritual energy collection array and a cloaking formation, ensuring guests could cultivate or rest in complete tranquility, undisturbed by outside interference.

“Get some rest. Tomorrow, you can show me around Beast City,” Jared said casually.

“All right,” Mia replied. Without another word, she began to undress.

“What are you doing?” Jared blurted out, startled by her actions.

“Undressing,” Mia said matter-of-factly. “Don’t you usually take off your clothes before bed?”

As she finished speaking, she slipped out of her outer garments and lay on the bed in her underwear.

Jared found himself momentarily speechless. Is this girl trying to manipulate me? Is that why she’s doing this? Attempting to seduce me?

As he watched Mia, lying so close that he could feel the faint warmth of her presence, he couldn’t deny the stir she caused within him. Mia had no deep connection to him, no bond that justified crossing any lines. To take advantage of her in this vulnerable state would be not only dishonorable but also reckless.

the tables on him, using the situation to bind

decided to summon Zelda, spending the entire

sounds kept

at Jared. She knew Jared had done

toward the location Billy had

official location for purchasing celestial crystals was a charming two-story building adorned with a simple sign hanging at the entrance. Such official outlets could be found along several

and asked, “Sir, are you here

proceeding, I’d like to speak

conduct business fairly, and the prices are the same for everyone. There’s

tone and lack of respect were evident, making

just selling a celestial crystal, and he’s expecting to meet the person in

have a significant number of celestial crystals, so I must speak

clerk sneered, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “Significant, you say?

word, Jared opened his storage bag. Inside, an astonishing collection of

in shock. His dismissive demeanor vanished instantly, replaced with nervous deference. “Sir, please follow me

that, he hastily led Jared and Mia up the stairs before rushing off to summon the store