The Medallion

Richard's eyes flashed with anger. He decided that he would not show the traitor any mercy once he found out who it was. However, this was not the right time to pursue that matter just yet.

"Chief Richard, you have until tomorrow to think this through. As soon as you come up with a decision, send someone to inform me. We'll be staying in the Breeze Tavern in the Wankong City. I look forward to working with you soon." Seth had finally achieved the purpose of his visit, so he stood up from his seat and left with his men.

In his anger, Richard slapped the arm of his chair hard right after Seth took his leave. Nobody in the hall had seen their patriarch this infuriated, so they did not dare to say a word.

Of course, they all could understand why Richard reacted that way. Their clan had always had a hard time struggling among the great clans. Now that they finally found a legendary chose one, they were hopeful that they could turn the tide and change their fate in the upcoming trip to the Ethereal Valley—until the Myriad Spiritual Hall learned about their secret and was now using it to get the better of them. Surely, such trickeries could throw anyone off their balance.

When he had finally calmed down, Richard waved his hand and asked everyone to go. "You're all free to leave. Alex, you stay back."

They immediately complied, leaving only Alex and Richard in the hall.

"Father, we must find out who did this at once!" Alex was so mad that her fury manifested in her voice.

"Yes, we will. But right now, we have more important matters to deal with. We can't let the Myriad Spiritual Hall spread this information everywhere else. We might have to compromise," Richard expressed discreetly.

"If we do that, we're most likely handing them our position in the five great clans on a silver platter. This compromise will do us more harm than good," Alex said worriedly.

"That's true. Can you think of something else we can do?"

Although she had expected the question, Alex was rendered speechless. She knew that the Myriad Spiritual Hall would easily disclose the information to the public as soon as the Wankong Clan chose not to cooperate with them.

While she was quiet, Richard then continued, "We can't let them have their way, so we have to make sure that we'll get more benefits from this alliance than them. I don't know how we can do that yet, but I'm certain they won't make things easy for us."

Alex finally raised her head and stated, "Father, I might have an idea."

"Alright, let's hear it."

we can send the chosen one himself to negotiate with the Myriad Spiritual

the patriarch was surprised to hear this

win more than what we'll lose. Besides, it's Rookie who will enter the Ethereal Valley, so he has the final say on what we and the Myriad Spiritual Hall will get from this quest. Therefore, no

point, but do you

I'll try and

Then, I'll leave that to you." Despite knowing that they were left with no other

Vivian and inform them about

"Ha! Aren't they cunning? They're making it way

around, the four great clans will covet his gift. They will stop at nothing to coerce

thought before he remarked, "Your misgivings have paved the way for the Myriad Spiritual Hall to take advantage of you by

Alex could not make sense of what

have any evidence to

not cross her mind once, so it

We can just wait and see if the other clans believe it to be true,"

if some of them actually believe

move without investigating first. Nobody would provoke your clan for no reason. Besides, there isn't much time left before the Ethereal Valley opens. I don't think they'd

"That makes sense."

one of the five great clans for a reason. Don't let any of your apprehensions engulf you, since that's exactly how the Myriad Spiritual Hall tried to get the best of you.

over his words, the more she was convinced. She then bid them goodbye and

as Alex was out of sight, Rocky turned to Vivian and smiled.