Chapter 5877

“I’m from level ten,” Jared began, voice calm but measured. “A wandering cultivator, beholden to no formal master. I came to Crimson Flame City in search of Jadeheart Marrow to save someone. Guard duty offers coin, and more importantly, a path into the Earthfire Pavilion’s records where clues to the location of Jadeheart Marrow might lie.”

He revealed enough to satisfy courtesy, yet kept the darker truth-the lethal hunt launched by the Malevolent Path Hall -locked firmly behind his eyes.

“Jadeheart Marrow?” Lindsay exclaimed. “That’s something spoken of only in legends, found in the deepest reaches of the Infernal Lava Abyss-only a single drop forms every ten thousand years. Who are you trying to save? Why do you need something so valuable and rare?”

“It’s the partner of a respected senior of mine,” Jared said softly. “Her physical body is on the verge of decay, so we need this item to anchor her life force.”

“Oh…”

A thoughtful hush quickly settled over the princess. When she lifted her gaze again, respect glimmered there. “Loyal and tender-hearted-remarkable. However, I must tell you that Jadeheart Marrow is exceedingly rare. Even the Earthfire Pavilion only possesses a few leads regarding the Infernal Lava Abyss-we have no ready stock. If to obtain it, it will be extremely difficult.”

you want “No matter how difficult it is, I must still give it a try,” Jared replied, steadiness ringing through every syllable.