The Man’s Decree

Billy was stunned when he saw Jared preparing to attack. His energy surged as he readied himself to retaliate. But the moment Jared’s aura enveloped him, Billy froze in shock.

His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Jared. The overwhelming aura Jared had just released vanished as quickly as it had appeared. Billy’s expression shifted from caution to sheer excitement.

Noticing the change, Mia hesitated before asking, “Mr. Hickman, is something wrong?”

“You… You’re…” Billy started, his finger trembling as he pointed at Jared, but he stopped himself before finishing. He took a deep breath and turned to Mia. “Mia, could you step out for a moment? I need to speak with him privately.”

Mia’s brows furrowed in confusion. “Mг. Hickman, you must believe me! Jared isn’t from the city lord mansion. There’s no reason to doubt him!”

She misunderstood Billy’s intentions, thinking he still saw Jared as a threat.

“Mia, could you step out for a bit? We need to have a private discussion. Everything will be fine,” Jared said, his tone calm but firm.

behind her, Jared

up was far more powerful

with elation. “Sir,

aura-something Billy had immediately recognized. It was this realization that convinced him Jared

prohibited the presence of humans,

human cultivator too,” Jared remarked, his gaze sharp as he studied Billy. “Why are you hiding in Beast City, and

out a weary sigh, his expression

have grown incredibly harsh. Most of our resources are now controlled by the beast race. To survive, we allied with the demons and formed a rebel force to fight against the

to exploit the price difference and fund the rebel force. The city lord mansion controls the crystal supply, purchasing them at dirt-cheap prices and

Jared, “Where did this celestial crystal in your possession come

shook his head. “I took

it?” Billy exclaimed, his face a mix of shock and disbelief. “Who did you take it from? You must know that stealing is forbidden in Beast