Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

As Ademar concluded, the warriors all started discussing. The Discipline Pavilion was a secluded place from the outer world where warriors were punished. Once a warrior entered, they would be unable to get out until a few months or years later, and even if they did get out, they wouldn't have a chance to be promoted. Essentially, they would lose their respect in the Xiao Clan.

"Well…" Jaxon started hesitantly. According to the rules, if Zachary was guilty, then he had to be sent to the Discipline Pavilion. He'd be extremely guarded and would have no chance of escaping. This frustrated Jaxon for he went the extra mile just so Zachary could come to the Xiao Clan. He might be discouraged to stay. If he left, then the Phoenix Pavilion and Xuanyuan Clan would take advantage.

"Ademar, without enough evidence, you shouldn't send Harley to the Discipline Pavilion. Just lock him in his house. That should be enough," Jaxon suggested.

"Master Jaxon, breaking into the Primitive Cave without permission is a serious offense in the Xiao Clan. We have strong evidence against Harley. Merely locking him down in his own house is too risky," Ademar argued. He truly wanted to send him into punishment.

"Exactly. What he did was no small thing. Let's send him to the Discipline Pavilion," added Elder Jarrod. The three other elders nodded in agreement.

They didn't want to break the rules just because of Zachary.

Jaxon shifted his balance. He was starting to be confused.

"If you truly

lease stay in the Discipline Pavilion. If your innocence is proven, then I'd make it my personal obligation to apologize to you."

The warriors looked at each other in shock. They couldn't fathom why the leader of the second most powerful force in the Devil Kingdom would apologize to someone like Zachary.

"Alright, but you don't have to apologize. I would much rather leave Xiao Clan." Zachary turned on his heels and prepared to leave.

Jaxon's face darkened. His mind rapidly sifted through his limited options. His priority was the benefit of their clan.

"I will personally send Harley there," Ademar suggested, worried that Harley would escape.

"Wait!" A delicate voice broke the tense air.

Zachary and Ademar turned to look. From where the voice came, a beautiful girl in white was standing. Behind her followed a maid. Her face was covered with a white veil, the cloth hugging her slender body. She walked in an elegant demeanor, and her fragrance aroused the men in the room.