521: Chapter 370: Rewarding rit Tower_3 521: Chapter 370: Rewarding rit Tower_3 He wanted to communicate with Brother, but Brother was really tired after dinner and responded very sluggishly.
Owen Bertram silently shook his head and withdrew his projection.
As the carriage returned to their lodgings, Bart arrived to report to the master, “All the cultivators have been taken care of.
After the second stage of the exam, most of the eliminated cultivators have returned to their hotowns, emptying the inns.
Therefore, not much money was spent.”
Owen Bertram nodded, “You did well.
Where is Evans Graham selling the topics for the third stage of the exam?”
Evans had learned his lesson and didn’t make as much fuss as before.
The first ti his Spirit Jade for selling the exam topics was robbed, and the second ti the real big deal fell through.
He beca aware that soone was targeting him.
All the incidents in Zombie Cave could be known by inquiring among the Cultivators and then analyzing them, it would be known that Owen Bertram had snatched his business.
Evans held a deep grudge against Owen, but for now, he couldn’t do anything to him.
He was waiting for the third stage of the exam, and no matter what, he would make Owen fail!
Bart responded, “The topics for the third stage are still being sold at the Amanda Academy, but there are fewer buyers so it does not seem as blatant as previous two tis.
But this ti, he sold it for 150,000 Spiritual Jade!”
Owen Bertram despised his actions.
Evans was trying to fleece the crowd.
After the third stage exam, only a thousand people remained, this had to exclude nearly a hundred impoverished cultivators under Owen’s command.
These people definitely couldn’t afford it.
Even those who weren’t from poorer backgrounds, 150,000 Spiritual Jade wasn’t a sum that could easily be afforded.
Just as Bart left, Andrew Oamond arrived soon after.
He secretly said to his master after closing the door, “I guess I know the subject of the third stage assessnt.”
“What could it be?”
Oamond replied, “Evans, that old thing, has a really good cover!
The Eden Cave in the back mountain of rton Academy has reopened, and he has been hiding this news without announcing it publicly.
The third stage assessnt should be a sword competition in the Eden Cave!”
“Eden Cave?” Owen Bertram was puzzled, to which Andrew Oamond explained, “rton Academy is situated outside the capital city on Falling Petal Mountain.
It was chosen because of a special place within the mountain, nad Eden Cave.
According to the research of the Grandmasters, this place is likely to be the gate leading to the ancient Eden Sword Sect.
Inside the Eden Cave, sword energy flows like the wind, and there are many dormant, hidden swords.
It can serve both as a test site for the academy students as well as a place of opportunity.
There is a very low probability that a student who enters there might gain the recognition of an ancient sword.
About twelve hundred years ago, the Eden Cave was suddenly sealed off for unknown reasons.
Despite the efforts of the Imperial Court, they could never break the seal.
It was from then on that rton Academy began to decline.
But recently, the seal of the Eden Cave suddenly opened on its own.
Evans has been hiding this secret; even the Horizon Bureau was kept in the dark.
We only just received the news.
It might be because of this that His Majesty ultimately chose Evans as the chief examiner of the Dragon and Snake List — He wants to utilize Eden Cave to choose the final candidates.”
Owen Bertram slowly nodded; this was not good news for him.
His five-toothed Flying Sword was not as powerful as it used to be, and he hadn’t started the Flying Sword Object System yet.
He feared that once he entered Eden Cave, the likes of Wayne Malvin would take advantage.
Owen was sure that both Colby Dominic and Wayne Malvin must have known the subject of the third stage quite early and have had a long ti to prepare.
If Wayne got the opportunity to surpass him in the Eden Cave, he would never miss the opportunity to humiliate him.
Owen didn’t bla Wayne.
He had been too extre in Zombie Cave.
However, the thought of being stepped on by Wayne wasn’t pleasant for Owen.
He was determined in his heart, “This must not happen!”
“But I wonder if there’s enough ti for to prepare calmly.”
After thanking Andrew Oamond, Owen went out imdiately.
He went to find his branch in the Capital City and had them contact the Essence Collection to purchase a high-level Flying Sword.”I’m afraid I’m going to have to bleed heavily on this.”
There was no response from Essence Collection for a while, but Owen Bertram couldn’t just sit and wait, he was racking his brain thinking of what other asures he could take.
One was through Nick Liam.
Regardless of whether it was the North Prison Town Governor’s Office or Nick Liam himself, there must be advanced flying swords in their possession.
However, Master Liam, who usually conducts business with loudly ringing abacus beads, would definitely offer them at a high price.
Another way is to ask the Fifth Prince for help.
However, the strategy he proposed to the prince hasn’t been effective yet, and it’s uncertain whether the prince would be willing to help.
Moreover, even if the Fifth Prince was willing to provide assistance, this path presented its own risks.
Owen Bertram was reluctant to get too entangled with a prince and risk getting drawn into the vortex of power struggles.
Just when Owen Bertram was unsure of what to do, a disciple of Ferdinand reported: “Sir, soone is here with Lord Adonis Dunn’s na card seeking an audience.”
Owen in the room instinctively shrank his neck, knowing it was too late to avoid the situation.
After dinner, Owen t with Lord Dunn.
He waited in a side hall for half a shichen before he finally got to et the faithful and diligent minister of the Wood Dynasty.
Adonis Dunn was extraordinarily impressive, even if his spirit appeared sowhat weak.
Owen, feeling guilty, was sowhat restrained, but Adonis Dunn was completely at ease and waved his hand after sitting down, saying: “Sit down, Mr.
Owen.
Where has the courage you had when you rebuffed in the talisman communication gone?”
Owen chuckled and sat down, “I beg your magnanimity, Sir.”
Adonis took a sip of tea and glared at him: “I know what you’re thinking.
You’ve been in the capital for so long, but you haven’t taken the initiative to visit , and I had to send soone to invite you.
Humph!”
“Hehe.” Owen continued to laugh dryly, thinking to himself, “Go ahead and speak, I have no intention of heading to the Southern Border to clean up the ss you left.”
Helplessly, Adonis shook his head, “I called you here because there are so things I need to discuss with you…” Seeing Owen visibly tense up, he couldn’t help but be annoyed.
Slapping his tea cup, he interjected, “Not giving you more burdenso tasks!
Now, tell , what are your chances in the Dragon and Snake List competition?
Do you need my assistance in any way?”
A thought sprang into Owen’s mind.
If Adonis Dunn was willing to help, it could solve his predicant ─ this might even work out better than help from Nick Liam or the Fifth Prince.
At least he could get so pointers on how to get out of the current situation.
However, Owen restrained himself: “Thank you for your concern, Sir, but I don’t need any help at the mont.
If I encounter any difficulties, I won’t hesitate to seek your help.”
Adonis waved his hand dismissively, “Well then, let’s leave it at that.
I summoned you here to inform you that the delegation from Sang Islands is about to arrive.
The delegation this ti is of high profile and large in number, so please behave yourself.”
Owen instinctively responded, “That doesn’t bode well…”
Adonis’s face was filled with worry, “Indeed, it is ominous.
I’ve discussed it with my colleagues and we all agree that Sang Island sending people here most likely signifies that they are no longer willing to remain dormant.
Your vigilance against these foreign tribes has always been comndable, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
In fact, deep down, I share your sentints.
However, with the current internal and external problems facing our dynasty, we must endure minor setbacks for the sake of the grand plan.
That’s why I’m reminding you in advance to not disrupt the grand plan of the imperial court.”
“Yes, I understand and will certainly rember your teachings.” Owen responded casually, not taking it to heart.
Adonis waved his hand, “You may leave now.” After Owen left, he reached the entrance to the governnt office’s mansion, where he saw Andrew Oamond waiting for him: “Mr.
Oamond?”
Andrew Oamond smiled, took his arm, and walked off, “Co with .
Everything has been arranged by Lord Dunn.” Owen was puzzled but followed.
Oamond brought him to a solemn governnt building.
There were no placards hanging on the spacious front door.
Andrew handed him a golden token, “This is the General Governnt Office.”
Andrew led him inside, where soone was waiting.
After Owen displayed the token, he was taken to a tall tower in the backyard.
Andrew said: “I can only take you this far.
This tower is the Rewarding rits Tower of the General Governnt Office.
It houses all the docunts and books that the Horizon Bureau has confiscated since its establishnt, including sword skills on the third floor.”
Owen realized what he ant.
Andrew continued, “You can browse at will once inside.
Such a favor, even a request from Master Lane wouldn’t be able to achieve.
This is the grace of Lord Dunn.”
Owen smiled bitterly, looking up at the massive tower, feeling sowhat moved.
During the eting, Adonis Dunn had avoided ntioning this matter entirely, which clearly conveyed his intention: Master Dunn wouldn’t use this favor to coerce him into doing anything.
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