The Medallion

"Why did you make trouble again? I've only been gone for a few days, and you couldn't help but misbehave, could you?" Tessa complained as she placed her hands on her hips and glared at Rocky. A few days ago, she had left for Sword Spirit Sect after receiving an urgent summons from the sect. However, when she returned to the city, she heard that Rocky had defeated Cory in the competition. What complicated the matter was that some mysterious woman had injured Cory yesterday, and Tessa was sure that Rocky had something to do with it.

"No, I've been good. I swear!" Rocky blinked as he ardently proclaimed his innocence.

"This guard team comprises of experienced and inexperienced members. It is a place where dragons and fishes jumbled together. As you've been here for a short while, the others might consider you an easy target. Perhaps it's better if you did not stay here. I'll request my father to arrange a leisurely job for you, or if you prefer, you can train Nightshade on a full-time basis for me. Over the past few days, I've noticed that it's been listless on the days that you don't show up, almost as if you are its master," Tessa said, dejection evident in her tone. Not once had she imagined that Nightshade would prefer Rocky over her.

"No, thanks. I believe the guard team is the best place for me at the moment. Please be assured that Captain Ramon takes good care of me." Rocky waved his hand as if to dismiss her offer.

"But..." Tessa started to object. She was worried that the guard team would bully Rocky if he continued to stay.

"I know you care about me, but I can look after myself," Rocky interjected. He needed to settle her worries if he intended to continue as part of the guard team.

"How dare you insinuate that I care about you? What a nerve!" Tessa stared at Rocky, somewhat indignantly. She was horrified that he would make such a suggestion. And yet, her face turned red. During her trip to Sword Spirit Sect, she had thought of Rocky from time to time, which left her quite distressed. Of course, she did not want to believe or accept that she had a crush on Rocky.

And yet, Rocky had unintentionally succeeded in winning another girl's heart with his unique charm!

"By the way, Tessa, is there any spiritual land around the city suitable for cultivation of those at the Spirit Realm?" Rocky asked.

Places with rich spiritual power in the Supreme Ether Land were referred to as spiritual land by the spirit warriors.

"Why do you ask this?" Tessa furrowed her brows in confusion.

collect samples of their blood for research, and cultivate my strength alongside," Rocky explained with a grin. He didn't want to reveal his intention

selection battle. Even though he had the confidence to enter the final battle, he would be no match for Xavier, the number one Spirit Realm master of the Sword Spirit Sect, if they were paired as

Take Ghost Valley for instance. Nightshade was severely injured the last time I went there with it," Tessa advised with a shake of her head.

about me. When I was in my hometown, I often went to some dangerous spiritual lands to collect spiritual beasts' blood samples. Trust me when I say that I can

It's more dangerous than you imagine," Tessa protested with a roll of her eyes. Refusing to accept advice and the urge to explore dangerous places were typical traits for Rocky. She wondered why he was so stubborn about placing himself in

Ramon." Determination reflected in his expression and voice. To add to her sense of urgency, Rocky then turned and

She racked her brain for a way to convince Rocky. When she couldn't think of anything, she conceded. "Fine. I'll tell you, but you have to assure me that you will not go alone. Promise me that you will inform me when you go. I will accompany you so

a great friend!" Rocky smiled perfunctorily, but

of

the information before returning to the

when the city

yet. His

grade of the Spirit Realm and a few at the King Realm. Thus, it was natural that ordinary warriors at

Ethereal Region where humans lived, the spiritual lands there only had a few spiritual beasts. Considering their number, these spiritual beasts remained hidden, making it a challenge to find

other hand, didn't need to look for them.

entering the Ghost Valley, Rocky first checked the terrain before dividing the area into several zones depending on the level of danger. Then he began to search for spiritual beasts and spiritual

well beyond what anyone from the Wild Spirit Land had experienced. However, with Rocky's current strength, he had to find

Spirit Realm in less than two hours. Without any trouble, he earned the wild spirit beast's obedience, smoothly collected its blood,