Her tone was light, but Eric Welsh could hear the truth hidden behind those words. With her sharp personality and today’s public confrontation, offending the imperial family was inevitable.
After a mont of silence, Eric Welsh asked carefully, "Then... are you really willing to marry Prince Kael Moonstone?"
Others might not know, but Eric Welsh had seen Prince Kael more than once inside the dical hall. Their relationship was clearly not distant. This marriage might seem forced to outsiders, but he could not tell what was real and what was not.
"I think Prince Kael isn’t bad," Zora said calmly. "At least... he’s far more reliable than Philip."
Eric Welsh studied her expression closely. "You’ve really made up your mind?"
Even though he knew this was an imperial decision that no one could oppose, he still asked. Because he feared she might one day regret it.
"Yes," Zora replied quietly, but with unwavering certainty. "I’ve decided."
Only then did Eric finally relax.
After that, Zora purchased a large batch of dicinal herbs from Apollo Apothecary. Since the opening of Origin dical Hall, gold poured in daily like water, and she no longer needed to calculate every coin the way she once did.
Watching her buy so many rare herbs without hesitation, Eric Welsh could not help but ask, "What are you buying all these dicines for?"
Zora lifted her lips into a mysterious smile. "A secret. I have sothing important to prepare."
Eric laughed in exasperation. He knew that she was deliberately teasing his curiosity, so he wisely chose not to press further.
After storing everything in her Storage pouch, Zora turned and headed toward another destination.
Elysia Trading Hall
This was the largest trading hall in the entire Empire dedicated to spirit warriors. Its scale far surpassed that of ordinary shops. Spirit stones, potions, weapons, beast cores—anything related to the martial world could be found here.
Naturally, it was also a place only the truly wealthy could afford to step into.
And tonight, Zora was about to enter it.
Inside the Elysia Trading Hall, anything a spirit warrior could possibly need could be found.
If an item was not currently in stock, one rely had to pay a deposit, and the pavilion would spare no effort to find it. Speed, reliability, and fairness—these were the reasons why Trading Hall’s reputation was unmatched throughout not just the Imperial City but the entire Empire.
No matter how rare an item was, as long as one could afford the price, it could be obtained here.
"Master, what are we here to buy?" White asked with bright curiosity.
Today, Zora had spent gold as freely as flowing water. From dicinal herbs to rare powders, her Storage pouch had been filled several tis over. Even Black, who rarely worried about money, was starting to feel his heart ache at the sight of the expenses.
"A Cauldron," Zora replied calmly, but the light in her eyes could not be hidden.
She had wanted to purchase one for a long ti. In the past, her funds were too limited, and she did not dare to harbor such extravagant thoughts. But now, with both the bounty and the steady inco of Origin dical Hall, she was finally wealthy enough to fulfill this wish.
Once she stepped inside the Elysia Trading Hall, she instantly understood why this place was praised so highly by everyone.
Even though it was already late, the entire hall was illuminated as brightly as day. Thousands of crystal lamps reflected off polished granite floors, and the shimring spiritual light made everything appear dazzling yet dignified.
dicinal herbs, rare plants, weapons, talismans, and spiritual artifacts were neatly arranged. Each item was clearly labeled with its grade and price, allowing buyers to imdiately find what suited their needs.
Even the attendants were well-trained—handso young n and elegant young won with gentle smiles and impeccable manners, making every guest feel respected and comfortable.
As soon as Zora entered, a young waitress approached with a courteous bow.
"Miss, what would you like to purchase today?"
"I’m looking for an Cauldron," Zora replied.
She glanced around the first floor. dicines, talismans, and weapons were everywhere, but not a single cauldron was in sight.
The mont the waitress heard the words "Cauldron," surprise flickered across her eyes. But it disappeared just as quickly as it ca.
Although Elysia Trading Hall did sell Cauldrons, very few people actually bought them. After all, true refiners were extrely rare. Even in the Imperial City, one could count them on one hand.
Yet this young lady—so young, so composed—was here to buy one?
"The Cauldrons are all displayed on the second floor," the waitress said politely, extending her hand. "Please follow ."
Zora gave a small nod and followed her upstairs. As long as she could obtain a suitable cauldron, everything else was secondary.
She needed to begin refining potions as soon as possible—not only to strengthen herself, but also to prepare for what lay ahead.
However, the mont she stepped onto the second floor, she saw a figure she wished she had never encountered.
The road was truly narrow.
Luna was standing nearby, accompanied by Rosemund, an apprentice alchemist.
Although Rosemund’s own skill in alchemy was diocre, her master—Garreth Light—was a highly respected alchemist and from the noble Light family. This alone made her status in the Imperial City far from ordinary.
With the royal hunting approaching, Luna and Icarus were both desperate to shine. Naturally, dicinal potions and elixirs that could rapidly enhance combat strength had beco their top priority.
That was why Luna had deliberately dragged Rosemund here today—to coax her into persuading Garreth Light to refine a powerful elixir for them.
Yet Rosemund had her own stubborn pride. The mont she arrived at Elysia Trading Hall, her gaze fell imdiately upon the Cauldrons.
Alchemy could not improve without proper tools.
A Cauldron, however, was no ordinary expense, especially a high-quality one that can withstand any kind of temperature.
Even for the General’s House, buying a high-quality one ant bleeding heavily.
When Luna caught sight of Zora stepping onto the second floor, hostility instantly surged across her face.
"Well, well... You actually dare to co to Elysia Trading Hall?"
Her tone was full of mockery, as if Zora’s re presence here was sohow laughable.
Zora swept her a cool glance, her lips curling faintly in scorn. "If an ugly creature like you can co, why can’t I?"
Ever since their confrontation in the palace, Luna seed unable to resist provoking her at every opportunity. It was as if she felt unbearable discomfort the mont she saw Zora living well.
In the past, Luna might have been able to sneer confidently.
But now everything was different.
Origin dical Hall earned more in a single day than Luna could save in months. Although the General’s House gave her generous monthly allowances, her extravagant habits had long drained most of it.
Compared to Zora, who now spent gold with terrifying ease, she no longer had any real advantage.
Too lazy to waste on argunt, after replying with a short insult, Zora turned away and walked straight toward the row of Cauldrons displayed around the hall.
Her purpose was clear.
She was here to buy a cauldron—not to exchange insults.
And this ti, she was determined to choose the best one she could afford.
Soon, ten Cauldrons were arranged neatly in front of Zora.
They varied in size, material, and grade. So were simple bronze, others carried faint spiritual patterns, and one—placed right at the center—stood out at a glance.
It was a silver Cauldron.
The tal surface shimred softly under the spiritual lamps, faint talismans carved along its body, and even without touching it, one could sense the purity and stability of its inner structure.
With Zora’s discerning eye, she could tell imdiately that among all ten cauldrons, this silver one possessed the best overall quality.
If it were in her previous life, such a cauldron would not even enter her consideration.
But now, she was only refining low-grade and mid-grade potions. For her current cultivation and needs, this cauldron was more than sufficient.
When my strength improves, she thought calmly, I will naturally et a better one.
Just as she was examining the cauldron closely, a familiar voice suddenly sounded beside her.
"Luna, I want this Cauldron. Can you give it to ?"
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