Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

"Master Holy Phoenix." Zachary took a few steps forward and bowed down in reverence to Holy Phoenix.

"No need to be too formal. Please take a seat," Holy Phoenix welcomed Zachary with enthusiasm. The eagerness to have Zachary displayed on her classically noble face, and she acknowledged his attendance with a radiant smile.

Zachary smiled back and gave a quick nod. Riley sat directly opposite him behind a chunky wooden table.

"I thought we would only see each during the meeting, but I didn't expect you to come to me first." Holy Phoenix flashed a warm smile. Since their last encounter, when Katrina helped Zachary block her, she restrained herself from looking for him again. She perceived it was best not to rush, so she waited until the end of the King Level contest. However, due to the exceptional performance of Zachary in the strength contest, she found it tough to sit still without doing anything. The Shura College arranged for a large-scale meeting, and if not for this, she would have ordered someone to encourage Zachary for a short and informal small talk soon. The sudden and bold appearance of Zachary seemed like a sign to her.

"I have always been a man of my word. Since I promised to meet you, I could not break my commitment now," Zachary sincerely replied, his tone exuding kindness.

"I'm so delighted to hear this, and it's my pleasure to meet you face to face finally! Although it's not appropriate for us to come together before the meeting, obviously you went here with a purpose. Surely I won't refuse to make your acquaintance." Even if she longed to kidnap Zachary and force him to stay in their sect, she still tried to be friendly and mask her eagerness.

"I came here to fulfill my promise. I also wanted to have a small chat with you so we could know each other better. What we have now is still a collaborative relationship," Zachary responded at once, trying to evade the topic.

"I almost forgot if you haven't mentioned it. Riley told me that in recent months, due to the help of the miraculous Hatching Fluid formulated by you, the business of the Phoenix House grew a lot. The Hatching Fluid became the most popular treasure in the whole Devil Kingdom. I was wondering where the fluid is from. It should be extremely scarce, but from what I see, you seem to have plenty of it. Do you have a special treasure beast that could produce the magic liquid?" Holy Phoenix pursed her lips after asking

expectation is that? It could be superficial.'

"It's about time. I'll leave now. See you at the meeting!" Seeing that he had attained his goal, Zachary stood up and was ready to leave.

"You're leaving so soon. Why don't you stay a little longer? I initially wanted to discuss with you about the partnership," Riley uttered suddenly, obtaining an excuse to stop Zachary from leaving.

"Let's talk about our collaboration after the meeting. If I stay here for an extended period, I'm afraid that people will gossip about it. I'd better go now. You don't have to send me back!" After saying these words, Zachary turned around and left.

"Why did Harley ask about Joan?" Riley wondered aloud.

"I don't know his purpose, but I realized that Joan might be the key for us to recruit him," Holy Phoenix expressed adamantly. "Have you gotten in touch with her yet?"

"Not yet, and I find it unusual. Even if Joan went to cultivate in seclusion, she would at least tell us in advance. It's not her style to disappear suddenly." Riley also felt strange. "But I heard that she went to cultivate in seclusion after Harley defeated her. I have a feeling that there is something we don't know."

"Continue sending more people to look for her. It would be best if we can find Joan before the meeting. Anyway, we have to enlist Harley and make him work for us." After Holy Phoenix said that, she took off.

"This is the first time I've seen Master Holy Phoenix eager for a talent so severely. I bet she is not the only one! It seems that the peace in Devil Kingdom would be disturbed again." Riley breathed heavily and disappeared.