Chapter 6480

He did not answer Master Wellspring’s question right away. Instead, he made a gesture of invitation and said with that same gentle smile, “This is not the place to talk. Too many people, too many eyes. If someone overhears us and brings unnecessary trouble down, that would not be good.

“Sect Master of Wellspring Order, please come with me. Once we reach the proper place, I will naturally tell you what the promised substitute is.”

Master Wellspring’s brow tightened again. The guard he had just lowered rose back into place.

He knew there was no such thing as a free meal in this world. Osric could not be pointing him toward a promised substitute out of simple kindness.

The people of the Abyssal Exchange had always put profit before loyalty. If Osric was willing to help him, then Osric had a purpose. He had to be after something from him.

Master Wellspring paused for a moment. Almost without meaning to, he lowered his eyes toward the jade vial in his hand, wanting to ask for the Aureate Heir’s opinion.