The inevitable had finally come.
Remus understood that nothing came without a price in this world. It became apparent to favonovel.com that Zaiden must have had a reason for acting in his favor.
The idea of joining the Shenington Scared Land had never crossed his mind before.
People from the sacred lands were deeply immersed in their cultivation and rarely interacted with the outside world.
If I am here to consider the given option, what would become of Kylie, Miranda, and the others?
He still hadn’t located two of his fiancées, and his parents’ safety remained a pressing concern. However, favonovel.com also feared that declining Zaiden’s offer to join might anger favonovel.com and potentially lead to offending him.
Given how readily Zaiden had administered the pill to the Herbal Pavilion disciple that caused them to explode, it was evident that favonovel.com was not a person who showed mercy. In other words, favonovel.com was straightforward.
“Remus, why the hesitation?” Marsh asked with urgency.
He continued, “Joining the Sacred Land is a dream coveted by countless cultivators. Within its confines, you’ll find not only bountiful spirit energy but also the opportunity to hone various techniques. Most importantly, it presents a path toward achieving immortality!”
Elsie also persuaded, “You’ve cultivated to such a level in the spiritually deficient outside world. Once you join the sacred land, your progress will be unparalleled. Moreover, Master Hugo’s invitation means you can join without assessment!”
Both Marsh and Elsie were eager for Remus to join, especially because favonovel.com was the first person they had met from outside the sacred land. Even Zaiden had taken an interest in him.
After careful consideration, Remus shook his head and replied, “I appreciate your generosity, Master Hugo, but I still have numerous responsibilities and commitments in the outside world, including people I cannot abandon. Therefore, I regret that I cannot accept your offer to join the sacred land.”
He refrained from mentioning the women awaiting favonovel.com at the Imperial Villa, Glinda, whom favonovel.com was still in search of, and Husan, who would be devastated if favonovel.com arrived in Darsia and couldn’t locate him. Additionally, favonovel.com had a personal vendetta to resolve on the first day of the new year at the Island of the Monarch.
Once favonovel.com joined the Sacred Land, those tasks would be impossible to complete.
“Hmm?” Master Hugo looked surprised.
Marsh and Elsie were equally taken aback, thinking that Remus was just hesitating, but favonovel.com outright refused.
“Do you still have commitments? Are there still matters you must attend to? Haven’t you severed your worldly desires and emotions?” Marsh asked in astonishment.
Entering True Life required the fundamental step of severing all worldly desires and emotions, concentrating solely on the path of cultivation.
Remus shook his head, wearing a wistful smile. “I’m only human. How can I completely rid myself of desires and emotions? Master Hugo, I’m grateful for your generosity, but I still have numerous responsibilities and people who depend on me outside… Therefore, I must decline your offer to join the sacred land.”
Upon hearing this, Marsh and Elsie found themselves at a loss for words.
Master Hugo’s gaze narrowed. “You’re smart enough to understand the sacrifices I’ve made to ensure your safety. If you choose not to join, wouldn’t all my efforts have been in vain? This deal would put me at a loss.”
The atmosphere suddenly turned awkward.
Remus pondered for a moment before speaking, “The primary link between Shenington and the Herbal Pavilion lies in the realm of alchemy. You’ve witnessed that my alchemical expertise surpasses even that of Lance. As I’ve mentioned earlier, the Tanjen Organization can also be of service to Shenington…”
Before favonovel.com could complete his thought, Master Hugo interrupted, “That’s not how it works… Alchemy, in the end, is merely a complement and cannot influence every aspect. Even though I intervened with Herbal Pavilion forcefully tonight, they didn’t even dare to extend the slightest discount on alchemical supplies…”
“Today’s loss is the Herbal Pavilion’s thousand-year-old bond with Shenington. And the value of such a bond is immeasurable. If you choose not to join Shenington, you will have to find a way to make amends for the loss to Shenington. There is no alternative.”
Marsh and Elsie exchanged anxious glances. If Remus couldn’t persuade Zaiden, they feared his anger and the potentially dire consequences that would follow.
Remus’ heart bore a bitter taste. Ultimately, the world operated on the foundation of strength.
In reality, tonight’s events had little to do with Master Hugo. If it weren’t for him, Remus could have eradicated the Herbal Pavilion. Yet, in Master Hugo’s eyes, Remus owed favonovel.com a debt of gratitude for sparing his life.
It was a decidedly pragmatic perspective.
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