Silent Annihilation Monk snorted but didn’t respond.
“Young Master, I’d like to express gratitude on behalf of Capital Hall!” Adam Greenleaf ignored Silent Annihilation Monk and knelt down before Billy.
His gratitude was genuine. The five jade pendants, crucial to the nation’s fate, had been sought for nearly a hundred years by the capital, with no results. Yet, in just one year, Billy had recovered all five.
“Uncle Adam, there’s no need!” Billy reached out to help Adam Greenleaf up. “It’s just a small matter.”
“Uncle Adam, now that all five jade pendants are gathered, can we open the national fate channel?” After Adam got up, Night Orchid asked.
“In theory, yes!” Adam Greenleaf nodded. “However, opening the national fate channel requires a convergence of heaven, earth, and human factors.”
“What does that mean?” Soul Chaser inquired.
“The right timing, location, and the right person!” Adam continued. “To open the national fate channel, we not only need a suitable person to carry the national fate but also the right timing. If the timing isn’t right, the national fate won’t descend.”
“So, it’s like finding an auspicious day?” Soul Chaser asked again.
“In simple terms, you can understand it that way!” Adam nodded. “From what I know, there are only two specific hours in a year that are the best for welcoming the national fate.”
“The nearest time to us now is in three months.”
“Alright!” Soul Chaser shrugged. “We’ll have to wait for three more months.”
“Yeah!” Adam nodded again, then turned to Billy. “Young Master, there’s one thing you need to attend to in these three months.”
“You’re referring to the selection of the national fate carrier, right?” Billy smiled faintly.
“Exactly!” Adam responded. “Although the capital can directly appoint you as the national fate carrier without considering the reaction of the Martial World, it would completely sever ties with the Martial World.”
“If the Western countries invade again, those parasites in the Martial World won’t lend a hand and might even cause trouble. So…”
“Uncle Adam, relay this matter to the Prime Minister and the Hall. Accept it directly, and once the relevant rules are finalized, let me know!” Billy interrupted Adam Greenleaf.
This matter had long been in his plans. Through this, he wanted to meet the rising stars in the ancient martial arts world who hadn’t appeared yet.
On the other hand, he was well aware of the strength of the ancient martial arts world. If they were to go against the capital, it would be a headache for the city. Although he had always considered subduing sects and families as his mission, he never underestimated them. He understood that the ancient martial arts world he encountered was just the tip of the iceberg, and its true strength was much more powerful. Especially those top forces, among them, one or two were even comparable to the whole Ether Mountain. In fact, if those super forces had the intention to support the city, the catastrophe a hundred years ago would not have happened. Unfortunately, these super forces only cared about their sects, with sect interests above all. In their minds, there was no concept of a nation.
“Thank you, Young Master!” Adam Greenleaf bowed.
After chatting for a while, Adam led Silent Annihilation Monk out of the courtyard.
“Boss, besides being from Ether Mountain, what other identity does Uncle Adam have?” After Adam Greenleaf left, Judge asked.
Among the others, except for Ivy and Bob, who were both children of Ether Mountain, everyone else turned their eyes to Billy. It was evident they were interested in the answer.
“Haven’t you guessed it yet?” Ivy smiled lightly. “Uncle Adam’s surname is Greenleaf, and he’s from the capital. What do you think his identity is?”
“Ah?” Everyone exclaimed in surprise. At this point, it was already self-evident!
Casey and the others showed a look of astonishment. Although everyone guessed that Uncle Adam’s identity might be extraordinary, they didn’t expect it to be so special.
“Doesn’t that mean Silent Annihilation Monk is…” Soul Chaser hesitated before speaking.
“Enough, let’s go meet Scarletwind Cohen!” Billy interrupted Soul Chaser’s words and walked towards the door.
They understood what Billy meant. Some things were clear in their hearts, and there was no need to say them out loud.
In a short while, Billy led the team out of the courtyard.
“Commander Gardner!”
Seeing Billy, Scarletwind Cohen and Revenge, who had been guarding the door, along with a thousand followers, knelt down and shouted loudly.
“Get up!” Billy raised his hand.
“Thank you, Commander Gardner!”
“Thanks again for your great kindness, Commander Gardner. I will never forget it!” Scarletwind Cohen bowed.
“You old man, don’t just thank verbally. What about the generous gift you promised my boss?” Stout asked.
“Commander Gardner, please follow me. I’ll take you to a place!” Scarletwind Cohen continued to look at Billy as he spoke.
“You’re not trying to play any tricks, are you?” Bob spoke.
“You’re overthinking, sir!” Scarletwind Cohen responded. “Although I am a rough man, I still have some integrity. Moreover, from now on, my life belongs to Commander Gardner. How could I deceive Commander Gardner?”
“Lead the way!” Billy said lightly.
“Commander Gardner, please!” Scarletwind Cohen made a respectful gesture and then led Billy and the others towards the direction of the north gate of the small town.
After about ten minutes, everyone walked out of the north gate and, looking around, saw a primitive forest not far away.
“Old man, what kind of trick are you playing, and where’s the stuff?” Bob glanced around and asked.
“It’s right in the cave behind that waterfall!” Scarletwind Cohen pointed to the white waterfall and said.
“Are you kidding us? Where’s the cave?” Judge cursed.
“The cave is about eighty to ninety meters above the water surface, blocked by the waterfall. We can’t see it from this position.” Scarletwind Cohen responded.
“You old man is joking!” Soul Chaser also cursed. “Even if there’s no waterfall, it’s not easy to climb up the eighty or ninety-meter rock wall barehanded. Moreover, the rushing water, how do we get through?”