The Man’s Decree

Seeing the situation, Biggo looked ready to strike again, but Jared swiftly intervened. “There’s no need to be rash. It’s just a thousand celestial coins. It’s nothing!”

Biggo stopped, sizing up Jared. “A mere Immortal Realm Level One cultivator, yet you’ve made it to level one. It seems you’re either extremely talented, or you’ve got connections!”

Jared chuckled. “I do have connections. I’m just here to look around.”

“You made it to level one, but how did you get into Rhino City?” someone asked in puzzlement.

Given Jared’s capabilities, obtaining a passage token should have been impossible.

“I’m friends with the princess of Rhino City. We often spent time together. She invited me over as a guest.”

At that moment, Jared could only resort to incessant boasting, hoping that his own grandiose claims could somehow defuse the looming crisis.

“You’re friends with the princess?”

Everyone looked at Jared in disbelief.

One

a native of the celestial realm, born with an

bluffing! There’s no way the princess would associate with you. We barely get to catch a glimpse of her, let alone form a friendship! How could you possibly be

me? Then what do you think this is?” Jared recalled the small token Rainah had given and

couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, “This is indeed the city lord’s token. So you weren’t

now. We’ll go to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion

go with you!” Biggo jumped

to. Someone’s got to keep an eye on things

to shake off Biggo

his hand dismissively. “No need to worry. No one will touch anything that doesn’t belong to them here. In Rhino

predicament, Jared could only nod in reluctant agreement. Their best chance lay in finding

We’re new here and

nodded, then led Jared and the others toward the Heavenly

can you take this guy out so we can slip away?” Jared asked Flaxseed