The Secretly Rich Man

“Let’s… Just give Gerald those holy stones for now! We need to prioritize our lives!” muttered Grand Elder as he shook his head.

“Unfortunately, that’s all we can do!” said the others in helpless tones…

After handing exactly one hundred holy stones to Gerald’s men, they made it a point to refuse any further guests for the time being.

It was two days later when a huge ship docked at Mayberry City’s port. Three old men who had plain clothes on could be seen standing at the bow of the ship, their hands behind their backs.

“So this is Mayberry City! What a fine looking place!” said one of the elders cheerily.

“Indeed. You know, I remember Great grandfather saying that before one was able to enter the cultivation realm, the best place to start cultivating was in certain locations within the secular world! Two such locations are Zephyr Island which is up north in Jay City and Mayberry City!” replied another old man.

was evident by this point that the three were none other than the heads of

“Whatever the case is, now that we’ve mastered the divine technique, acquired

that we’d arrive today. Why aren’t any of them here to greet us? How rude!” scoffed

because they’re that scared of that ‘strong

we can do is head to their manor to witness that ‘strong enemy’

Morningstar manor and upon arriving, they found the main gates tightly locked. There wasn’t even a doorkeeper on duty! Once they notified the Morningstars

of this?” asked one of

for fear that Gerald would come after us… Secondly, because the boy has snatched most of the holy stones

for it! Wait till we tear him to shreds!”

said, I advise you to just surrender and accept your death!” retorted a loud, croaky voice out of the blue that