Chapter 2706 Count On Me


    Right after Yuven left, a pce guard burst into the grand hall.


    “King Lucian, the leader of Emerald Cauldron Sect, Hosen Holt, requests an audience.”


    “Hosen? He just left recently. What could bring him here at this ungodly hour?” Lucian asked with a


    puzzled expression.


    Despite his confusion, Lucian knew he had to show Hosen the deserved respect. After all, Emerald


    Cauldron Sect had recently formed an alliance with his city, and Hosen had crafted them a cornucopia


    of precious pills.


    “Admit Mr. Holt,” Lucian ordered.


    Soon, Hosen was led into the grand hall. Lucian''s gaze fell upon his ragged appearance, a stark


    contrast to the ornate surroundings, and his astonishment slipped into his tone. “Mr. Holt, what


    happened to you? You look... disheveled.”


    Hosen''s clothes, a patchwork of tatters and stains, bore the grim signature of a fight. He had fled in


    haste, with no time to change into more fitting attire.


    “King Lucian, please... help me,” Hosen implored.


    “Easy, Mr. Holt. Let''s take this slowly,” Lucian replied while gesturing for Hosen to take a seat.


    After sipping water and gathering his breath, Hosen recounted the upheaval in Emerald Cauldron Sect. Material ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Lucian listened, his astonishment intensifying when he learned of the treacherous coup by Ebenez,


    who''d long yed the loyal subordinate but had secretly colluded with Demonic Cultivators.


    “Mr. Holt, as regrettable as your situation is, the dispute within Emerald Cauldron Sect is internal. Is it


    my ce to interfere?” Lucian asked after a moment of contemtion.


    His apparent hesitation was a tactic to coax Hosen into offering more advantageous terms.


    “King Lucian, even though Emerald Cauldron Sect and Norwal City are currently bound by an alliance,


    it was only signed between you and me. Will Ebenez honor that agreement? If he allies with Demonic


    Cultivators and abandons your city, I fear your future will be fraught with worry. The rise of Demonic


    Cultivators will shrink your realm of survival, and they won''t hesitate to snatch away your resources.


    But if you help me reim Emerald Cauldron Sect, we will swear exclusive service to your city. All our


    high-grade pills will be yours without reservation,” Hosen reasoned.


    Hosen understood the rules of Ethereal Realm, where self-interest ruled over friendships. No one


    would offer assistance without benefits. Thus, he made this enticing promise to regain his sect.


    Lucian''s brows furrowed as he weighed his options. “Very well,” he finally said. “I can assist in


    reiming your sect. It is not a difficult task, but we must wait a few days. In the meantime, stay here,


    where you will be safe.”


    “Why wait, King Lucian? Ebenez''s power is still unstable. This is the opportune time to act,” Hosen


    argued, unable to fathom Lucian''s decision.


    “I must be honest; my son''s wedding is soon. The celebrations will take a few days,” Lucian revealed.


    He could hardly intervene in Emerald Cauldron Sect''s affairs during his son''s wedding festivities, could


    he?


    Understanding dawned on Hosen. “My heartiest congrattions, King Lucian. In that case, a few days''


    dy is understandable. After reiming Emerald Cauldron Sect, I promise to present you with an


    extraordinarily precious gift. I will personally concoct a blessing pill for your son. Upon consumption, I


    guarantee he will be blessed with a healthy child.”


    Lucian beamed at the offer. “Haha! I have to thank you in advance then, Mr. Holt. Rest assured, you


    can count on me to reim your sect. I''ll assign some of my men to the task.”


    Hearing this, Hosen finally allowed himself a satisfied nod, a smile gracing his weary face for the first


    time.