The Man’s Decree

“Believe it or not, that’s all I can tell you,” Jared said firmly. Seeing the lingering doubt in Billy’s eyes, he realized there was little more he could do to convince him.

Billy hesitated before asking, “Then… can you at least tell me how you got in?”

Jared shook his head. He couldn’t possibly admit that someone else had brought him into Beast City.

Billy’s shoulders slumped, and the excitement that had lit up his face moments ago faded into a look of quiet despair. It was clear how deeply he longed to escape this place.

After all, Beast City was ruled by the beast race, leaving humans and demons relegated to the lowest rungs of society. Their access to resources was scarce, forcing them to take on dangerous tasks just to survive-tasks that often led to imprisonment or worse. It was this oppressive reality that fueled Billy and others’ desire to resist.

“I can’t accept your celestial crystal. And I strongly advise you to leave Beast City as soon as possible. Whether or not you truly came from the outside world, it’s too dangerous for you to stay. Your human scent will eventually give you away. On top of that, Beast City enforces a strict curfew after dark. No one, except for the guards at the city lord mansion, is allowed to roam the streets. It’s only a matter of time before someone notices you,” Billy advised Jared.

he spoke, Jared pulled out a large bag brimming with purple

friend, you’re merely at the Tribulation stage. What use would you have for celestial crystals? For cultivators below the Immortal Realm, celestial crystals are practically useless. They’re not even as

fathom why someone at Jared’s level would

want them, I clearly have my reasons. You’re buying celestial crystals to turn a profit, aren’t you? Selling them directly

that, Jared pulled out another hefty bag of purple

speechless. The sheer amount of wealth before him was overwhelming. His curiosity about Jared’s background only deepened, but

earlier, Billy would have had no doubt that Jared was affiliated with the city lord mansion.

brief hesitation. Without wasting any time, he quickly pocketed

Billy retrieved his item pouch and opened it, revealing a modest collection of celestial crystals. “This is all I have for now,” he said. “I’ll work on acquiring more for you. If

eyebrow. “Don’t all official purchase points have to submit their celestial

doesn’t always know how much is handed over. I can give you the address of a collection point where I’ve been working with someone on the inside. The person in charge there