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."

one himself to negotiate with the Myriad

sending Rookie?" Obviously, the patriarch was

gains and losses. But, if we send the chosen one to negotiate for us, we are more likely to 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.

a good point, but do you think Rookie will

I'll try and

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

then went straight to the Spring Cloud Pavilion to visit Rocky and Vivian and inform them about the Myriad

They're making

clan into this predicament. Once word about Rookie gets around, the four great clans will covet his gift. They will stop at nothing to coerce us into handing you

have paved the way for the Myriad Spiritual Hall to take

Alex could not

evidence to

her jaw almost dropped. What Rocky implied did not cross her mind once, so

do. We can just wait and see if the other clans believe it to be true," Rocky recommended confidently.

what if some of them actually

time left before the Ethereal Valley opens. I don't think

"That makes sense."

apprehensions engulf you, since that's exactly how the Myriad Spiritual Hall tried to

longer Alex pondered over his words, the more she was convinced. She

soon as Alex was out of sight, Rocky turned to Vivian and smiled. "Get ready, Miss Vivian. Something huge is about to happen