Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

All the people present stared in shock at the figure that had just appeared so suddenly.

"Jace, there you are! I never thought that you would give up such a talent so easily, without even giving it a try." Larry didn't seem surprised.

Jace was the unexpected newcomer. He had already been here, but had strongly considered not showing up. He had been unsure of whether it was necessary for him to participate in the meeting. If he attended it, there was a chance that the Qiu Clan might make a comeback. However, if he didn't go, the Qiu Clan might miss out on acquiring a new talent that could greatly benefit them in the future.

Jace's appearance was the highlight of the meeting, and caused a ripple of excitement in the crowd. Not only had the three most powerful forces of the Devil Kingdom gathered to bid for Zachary, but the Qiu Clan, which had been in hiding for years, had come into the open to attend. This had not been an easy decision for Jace. He had been rejected by Zachary once in the past, and it would be massive embarrassment for the Qiu Clan if it happened again.

But he was here now, and he had prepared well. Even though the Qiu Clan's good name was on the line, he was determined to try again.

"Father, there you are!" Polly wasn't surprised to see her father. She knew him well enough to have guessed that he wouldn't miss such an opportunity to recruit a weapon refining genius like Zachary.

The three great powers that had all gathered there were all just as determined as Jace was.

However, according to the old rules, Zachary could only choose from three candidates at the most. Thus, Jace's presence was, in essence, against the rules.

However, these regulations were not set in stone. "The Qiu Clan is the top weapon refining clan in the Devil Kingdom," said Marvin, standing up. "And Harley is undoubtedly a weapon refiner of exceptional talent. It would make no sense to exclude the Qiu Clan from this event. Thus, I am willing to make an exception to the rules. The Qiu Clan can stay as the fourth choice."

His words caused uproar in the crowd. Nob

thly, you will be promoted to a guardian three years later. If, over the subsequent years, your strength reaches the premium stage of Imperial Level, you can become an elder. After Anthony takes over the position of the head, you can help him realize his ambition. What do you say?"

Jaxon's proposal caused a stir in the crowd, too.

Without doubt, Jaxon's arrangement would allow Zachary to rise to the top. Within ten years, he could become the second in command of the Xiao Clan, the dream of many warriors.

Zachary scratched his chin theatrically. He seemed to enjoy being curried favor with by these masters. "Sure, your arrangement is very attractive." For a while, Zachary pretended to be satisfied with what Jaxon had offered.

Suddenly, a realization hit Holy Phoenix like a force wave. She finally knew what Zachary wanted. "Look, the Phoenix Pavilion doesn't usually recruit male disciples. But today is the day of exceptions, isn't it? I am willing to make one for you. If you choose us, I will make you my personal disciple, and appoint you as the steward in charge of the training of three hundred female disciples. Three years later, you will be promoted to a guardian, and in another five, you can become an elder. After I retire, you can take the position of the deputy leader of the Phoenix Pavilion," Holy Phoenix suggested boldly. She was confident her proposal would win.