The Man’s Decree

Since Hamish had said as much, Cloud said nothing further.

On the contrary, Miya interjected anxiously, “They are all relatives of mine, Mr.

Chevalier. This is my cousin, the son of my youngest uncle. Please make an exception this once.” “The son of your youngest uncle?” Surprise flooded Hamish, and he carefully studied Cloud for a moment.

But still, he shook his head and murmured, “It’s not that I’m unwilling to make an exception, Miya. The thing is, this expedition is exceedingly dangerous. I’m not one with the final say. The team consists of a dozen people. It’s no use if I’m the only person agreeing to it. After all, cooperation is required throughout the journey. If we were to take them along, we’d have to spare part of our energy to protect them. No one would be willing to do that. But if the three of them could have the others concur by showing some sincerity, I wouldn’t object.” While saying that, he sounded somewhat conflicted. It was clear as day from his words that he merely wanted some incentive. However, he claimed that it was the others who wanted it, making his greed evident.

No sooner had Miya heard that than she understood his meaning and immediately offered, “I’m willing to pay five million spirit coins, Mr. Chevalier.

What do you think?” Unexpectedly, Hamish shook his head and declined, “I’m afraid no amount of spirit coins will do, Miya. No one heading to the southern region with me is strapped for cash.” Upon learning that spirit coins would not work, Miya inexorably frowned because she could not offer anything else besides spirit coins, having no power to make any decisions about other resources.

you don’t take the Teleportation Array to the southern region, Mr. Chevalier, do you have any

transportation? As cultivators, we can easily travel

takes a great toll on spiritual

time. We have an airship and can take it all the way to the southern

nodded. “Of course. We came here by airship.” “Words alone carry no weight. Let me have a look at the airship!” Hamish demanded. Jared cast Cloud a glance,

airship in front of him, jubilation

had laid eyes on

others, you don’t need to worry about them. I’ll convince them.” He happily assented to Jared and the others joining his team. Seeing

that case, thank you very much, Mr. Chevalier.” Having expressed her thanks, Miya got up to leave. When she walked past Jared, she could not resist taking another look at him, for she knew that she might