Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

Soon, the people's guess was confirmed. Holy Phoenix went straight to Zachary and said as if no one else could hear, "I planned to see you after the King Level contest, but when I saw your unique talent today, I couldn't help but wish to see you as soon as I could."

A hush fell across the place as soon as she spoke. She acted so intimately as if she had known Zachary for a long time.

"How are you, Holy Phoenix?" Zachary greeted her with a smile, which she immediately returned. He didn't know who she was at first, but when he saw Riley beside her, he instantly realized that he was addressing the head of Phoenix Pavilion, the third most powerful force in the continent.

Jaxon's brows crumpled when he realized that Holy Phoenix came for Zachary as well. He casually turned to Holy Phoenix and said with a smile, "It's nice to see you, Holy Phoenix. It's been a year since we last saw each other."

"Master Jaxon, I'm impressed that you've become more robust with age, and you still do everything yourself. But you know, you are not young anymore. It may be time to retire. I heard that your son is a handsome and talented young man, so you can hand over your family business to him without worry." Zachary refused Jaxon not because he hated him, but because he wasn't in good terms with Anthony. And now, Holy Phoenix had just said something ironic and embarrassing to Jaxon.

The people around them couldn't help but laugh. It seemed that Anthony had completely screwed his father over.

"Anthony is still young and inexperienced. It's not the right time for him to take over our clan's business, but I'm glad that you care about him so much. I thought only a talent like Harley could win your admiration," Jaxon retorted to save his face, although he was incredibly embarrassed at that moment.

"That's for sure. Anyway, your clan is an example for my Phoenix Pavilion. If one day, we get ahead of you, I'd have to thank you for your guidance," Holy Phoenix said casually, but there was a determined glint in her eyes that shone like fire.

Zachary was awed as he listened to their exch

ster Jaxon has shown his sincerity. Now, it's up to you," Holy Phoenix said without taking off her eyes from Jaxon. She wasn't insisting but instead, she put the situation entirely into Zachary's hands. Unfortunately, he didn't want to tell them his decision.

'Maybe I should leave first, ' he thought.

"It's great that the Xiao Clan and the Phoenix Pavilion, which are well-known in the Devil Kingdom, are both so interested in a disciple of Celestial College. As the representative of the college, I am truly honored!" Because everyone had been absorbed with Zachary's decision, they were startled when a woman's voice suddenly interrupted. She appeared from the air and landed gracefully by Zachary's side.

Zachary breathed a sigh of relief as soon as he laid eyes on the woman.

Jaxon and Holy Phoenix expected Katrina to come because they knew that Katrina, who enjoyed a great reputation in the Supernal Continent, had also come as a representative of Celestial College together with Zachary.

"I am flattered, Master Katrina. Since you are here, why don't you come with Harley to my house? I've been wanting to invite you since I heard that you were coming too. I think now is the right time for us to go," Jaxon immediately said with a smarmy smile. He was smart to do so, and in one shot, he could get to talk with two of the best representatives of Celestial College into his sect.