Chapter 6009

This wing of Jade Immortal Manor housed visiting dignitaries.

Jared exchanged a few brisk words with the sentry, then slipped away.

When he returned to Tranquil Heart Pavilion, the two enslaved guards still stood in the courtyard like statues. He gave them a single, emotionless glance.

They couldn’t be left alive.

The Heart Control Incantation Luther had used—and the Chaotic Restriction Seal layered over it—would weaken with time. If anyone noticed the cracks, the trail would lead straight back to him.

“Follow me to the study.”

His voice was flat as still water.