The Adventures Of The Young Master

Coral the Cat observed the duo with eyes that could overlap with reality. Her eyes were deeping through the mysterious fog but it wasn't penetratable. Although she was surprised, she didn't show it into her cat face.

"100,000 Myriad Vajra Stones for the transport fee and additional 75,000 Myriad Vajra Stones for security fee. This is an all in package so you have to buy the two no matter what." Coral said as she licked her paws, "Since you are brought by Cath, that is already a discounted price. The original is 200,000 Myriad Vajra Stones."

"That seems to be a bit expensive." Though Sylvianna was new in this world. She could calculate that the price was too high for a simple entry to Lion Hub.

"Little girl, it's not even in the category of expensive." Coral looked at her and answered, "This is already cheap compared to what others offer here in Black Zone."

It was true. With the tight security of Lion Hub nowadays, asking for 175,000 Myriad Vajra Stones was truly cheap. After all, it was an entry to that sacred place!

"How will you get us there?" Jin Rou asked. The money wasn't a problem, but he had to make sure that the method was feasible. Though he had so much money, he didn't want to waste it.

"You're in luck. We have a delivery inside the Lion Hub tonight." Coral smirked, "The method is simple. You just have to wear our clothes so that the guards there will assume that you are our people. That way, you will be granted entry. We can only take two persons per transaction and delivery, though. After all the space is very limited."

Coral had an agreement with the Lion Hub. They were going to be the suppliers of things the hub needed. This way, Lion Hub didn't have to dispatch their people to go out.

Of all the people in Black Zone, Coral was the most trusted despite her line of work. And many customers could probably attest to this. So, Jin Rou didn't have to worry about being scammed.

"175,000 Myriad Vajra Stones for a package." Jin Rou nodded, "All right, let's get down to the payment."

"I like people who are easy to have a deal with." Coral laughed and signaled her men. Then, a contract appeared and said, "Read this contract before you sign it. After you sign it, the amount will automatically be deducted from your possession."

Jin Rou read the contract contents. Everything was okay, and there were no clauses that might make the other party take advantage of them. Then, he signed it and gave it back to the cat.

"All right, since the payment has been made, I will advise you to lay low inside." Coral sternly warned Jin Rou, "I don't know about the exact details but Lion Hub is currently suffering according to the intel I gathered. They are on high alert for suspicious people so be sure not to cause there trouble. Of course, you cannot say that I'm the one who arranged your entry since it's part of the contract. You know what will happen if you tell on me, right?"

It was a natural content of the contract. Jin Rou had to keep things confidential should he be caught by the Lion Hub. No damage must be taken by Coral and her men.

"I understand." Jin Rou nodded.

"One more thing, my men can only take you to the outermost part of Lion Hub to ensure my men's security. I'm sure, you have read it in the contract but I advise you to not cause trouble for days to not cause harm in yourself." Coral explained, "And if you want to go somewhere, you can rest at the first rolling mountains you can see. Those parts are actually safe as long as you aren't a mortal."

Honestly, Coral was anxious. She felt that something was going to happen. She just hoped that she wouldn't be implicated in this. The contract was the thing somewhat calming her.

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During the night, Jin Rou and Sylvianna hopped in the carriage wearing a uniform of the group. One man was leading them and guiding the horse to where it should go.

After an hour, they finally reached the gates of Lion Gate. It was so huge that it was already touching the lower clouds. It created a heavy sound as a guard appeared.

He was already informed of the time and date of this delivery. He checked the people and the goods inside to make sure. Seeing there was no suspicious smell, he permitted the carriage to enter the gate.

Then after reaching the outerskirts of the hub, the man said, "This is where I can take you the most. Hurry up and leave the uniforms. I will be creating some avatars matching your bodies to create an illusion that you're still with me."

The duo got out of the carriage and said, "Thank you for the service."

"No problem, just remember our Master's reminders." The man nodded and left. They only offer a one way trip thus the cheap price. How to get out of this place would fall on the customers itself.

"After all those troubles when we can just enter this place easily." Sylvianna was grumbling. Jin Rou's way of wanting to spend the money he got was all too full of hassles, "So what now?"

"No rush. Let's take this up tomorrow. Let's go to that mountain and rest." Jin Rou smiled. He needed to formulate his plans for the Lion Hub before actually meeting them.

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Morning has come. Despite the three suns lighting the world already, the duo couldn't see any disciples training or running around for exercises. They went to several places but all of them were actually all empty as if Lion Hub was abandoned.

It wasn't possible though. As there were guards by the front gate. It was already noon before they could finally see a few people. However, they were all seemed like elders with a high position in the hub.