Joselin bidded her Father good night when he led her to her room, not taking any chances she would not return without any troubles.When Joselin entered, it was already brightly lit from her servant and a bath was prepared. She began to disrobe when she heard the mysterious voice again.“My lady, it would not be proper if you bathe in front of me.” The voice came from a corner where a man sat drinking a pot of tea.“Augh! Who are you, and where did you come from? If you make any movement, I will call the guards.” Joselin clutched her clothing as protection with her undergarments still on.“Calm yourself. If I bidded you any harm, I would have left you to those men.” Blake said, taking a sip untroubled by her outcry. He had already placed a sound barrier around her room.The reason he was interested in her was due to her family’s involvement in trading through the Merchant Guild. Since he saved her, he figured it would be fair that she placed an excellent word to her Father on his beha
“Welcome, my future wife. Where is this betrothed for whom I’ve challenged? All I see are beautiful women. Is he one of them in disguise? Ha, ha.” The young man in the auditorium laughed hard over his own joke.“He will arrive in due time. Only those who have the prestige and power call when and where to arrive, not by others.” Xuanlu, using the same technique as the young man informed the crowd.Arrogance, pure arrogance, was heard by Chai Xuanlu about her betrothed. How could he make the Magistrate wait for his arrival? This sent the masses to a tensy and many were wondering if he would actually arrive.The young man then looked at the audience. He had them eating out of his hands, but from one sentence from Chai Xuanlu, they were all talking about her betrothed. This angered the man extensively, and, with fists, clinched, called out.“IF YOU ARE A MAN, COME AND FIGHT ME! UNLESS YOU ARE TOO SPINELESS FOR THE CHALLENGE!”“Those who yell the most are the ones who have no self-confiden
All of a sudden, Blake released his cultivation aura. It was like an explosion hitting the Magistrate head-on. It embodied the whole city, not only the arena; those with weak cultivation aptitude fainted on the spot, while others found it hard to breathe. The young Magistrate’s eyes widened, and total shock was seen on his face as the closer Blake walked to him, the stronger the pressure was felt.Master Bruma instantly tried to cover his daughter with this aura, who was not a practitioner of the cultivation realm, to protect her. Still, to his surprise, she was not affected by the powerful cultivation of Blake’s aura. Showing that Blake had great control over who and who shouldn’t be affected. Ordinary people were not feeling the strong force Blake was emmiting. Causing some to wonder why most of the people were unconscious or struggling to even stand or sit.“You, you. What realm are you in? I’ve never felt such pressure.” The young Magistrate asked in fear as his legs weakened and
Master Bruma and Josephine were led to a guest holding area where they were given whatever they desired. Fruits were displayed, and many fine wines were served. All these dishes were accustomed to the Inner World. Soon, there was more, and to their surprise, sizzling meats with an aroma that tantalized their noses and pallets were placed before them.Vegetables prepared were also before them with ham and beef with mouth-watering alure. Not containing themselves, Master Bruma and Josephine began to eat to their content. The spices and flavors were unmatched, and being a businessman, he saw great profit if he could sell these items.“Please, try this new wine brought from abroad.” One of the servants said, changing out the plain wine in Master Bruma’s cup to another along with Josephine’s.When taking a sip both their eyes widen in surprise. The full-bodied wine was rich in flavor with an intense power, leaving the mouth with a velvety feeling, bringing that one taste close to ecstasy c
Blake was silent, pondering the proposal. Soon, he sighed and nodded his approval, bringing Master Bruma’s anxiety in waiting to an end.“She will need to start by arranging a place for storage and selling of the goods here in the city. We will then be heading South for the Chai family, every city we encounter, she will need to do the same, and I will establish a trade formation within those cities as well for the Merchant Guild to utilize.” Blake said, looking at the two. “Is she prepared to travel?”“Yes, yes. She is willing, right dear?” Master Bruma asked, looking at the startled woman beside him.“Y____yes, what Father has said,” Josephine said with uncertainty, that this was still her Father.“Great, come. I will show you to the Formation.” Blake said, rising from his chair and heading to the courtyard where he laid the Trade Formation.True to his word, the Formation was small, but what shocked them was the high-grade DevineStones powering the Trade Formation.“It could be larg
Blake in Philadelphia arranged for a few items that had arrived in the warehouse to be delivered to the Inner World with a note telling Sylvia where to deliver the goods to Blake Prime, including the case of wine. Phil had decided to work for Blake and was entrusted with the secret of the Formation in the warehouse and how to utilize it, with the strict warning to never enter the Formation as it was a direct link to Empire City in the Inner World and an ordinary person like Phil would not be able to survive the trip.With all his dealings done there in Philadelphia, he and Susan returned to Califonia. They arrived at Peach Blossom Estates to meet with Carol and Betty about the situation over at the new Lotus Suites Hotel. The situation was becoming worse by the time they had arrived. Even the cleaning crews were delayed by unusual accidents occurring while taking care of the lobby that was ruined by the ice incident.When Blake and Susan walked into the home, Carol and Betty were disc
Blake headed to the southern part of the city every now and then, looking up as if he was following something.“Uhm, Blake what was that, that you did back there?” Betty asked curiously.“It was a tracking array. It’s tracking the item that is the Eye of the Formation. I’m following its trail now.” Blake explained.They continued and ended up at a large metal gate, where Blake stopped the Range Rover and looked up over the other side of the large rock fence. Behind the gate was a rather large home; its dilapidated condition seemed to have been abandoned.“The trail ends here to this place?” Susan asked, looking at the home.“It would seem so,” Blake said.“Uhm, guys, this is the address of Mrs. Susan Hemingway,” Carol said looking at the information she had on her phone.“Looks like there is a lot of explaining to be had,” Blake said and entered the area of the driveway before the metal gate and pressed the call button.“Yes?” A gentleman’s voice was heard over the speaker.“I’m Blake
Blake’s clone went to the auction house and delivered the Devine Stones as promised. The auction house didn’t disappoint; they began to advertise the auction that would begin within a week’s time. Blake left it for them, and the proceeds would be returned to the Chai residence for the startup of his business.With the demise of the Young Magistrate, the city’s officials elected a new person to take the mantle. He was a middle-aged man who had been taking care of all of the affairs for the previous Magistrate. Gathering a small group of guards, he made his way to the Chai residence and requested an audience with Master Elon. Blake granted entry and sat in the guest area, waiting to see how this Magistrate would handle himself.“Master Elon, first let me apologize for my predecessor’s rudeness on his behalf and of the city’s. The Guthrie City of the Central Provence would like to officially welcome you to our meager city.” The Magistrate said with an official tone.“Forget it; what is p