"Sir, pleeeease?""Fine, take it," Adrian said flatly as if the object was an unremarkable piece of wood.Bucky was thrilled. Anything from Arwen was undoubtedly exceptional. He promptly stashed it away in his bag, intending to thoroughly study its purpose later.Arwen departed with Carson.Adrian glanced at the Shadow Clay beneath his feet. "What is this thing?""Adrian, Arwen’s no ordinary person. He's very clever and often crafts incredible things." Arlo sounded somewhat envious. "But it’s just a lump of clay!" Adrian exclaimed in frustration, "I can't make out its purpose, and it almost made me slip earlier."Swoosh! Swoosh!The Shadow Clay under his feet suddenly morphed into two wheels, lifting him off the ground and bringing him into the air."Stop! Let me down!" Adrian said in a slight panic.Everyone was incredibly envious. Who would not want to soar through the skies and traverse the earth? Adrian could freely ascend and descend, and it made for a magnificent sight

Caroline muttered to herself, "Kyril really is something huh? He didn’t even say a word and just snuck away. This is too much. He’s usually just like me—not particularly skilled. His only option is to go underground, but he isn’t known for such methods."This statement gave everyone an idea. Kyril could not have escaped in such a short time. The news of his capture must have reached Carson, and the latter must have been trying to rescue him. The brawl earlier was just a diversion, providing Kyril with an opportunity to escape."Everyone, search the ground now,” Adrian ordered, "Check if there are any signs of loose soil, especially in areas with plenty of dried branches and leaves."As soon as Adrian finished speaking, Caroline pointed at the grass next to him and said, "This spot looks strange. How does grass grow on such a hard surface?"Everyone’s attention was instantly drawn to Caroline’s discovery. She had a point—the ground here was unusually solid with almost no vegetation.

Caroline glanced at Kyril. "There’s no need for us to be in such a hurry. We have a hostage, so they can’t do anything to my father."Bucky was at a loss, so he looked to Adrian for help as he was the only one who could deal with Caroline.Adrian chuckled. "I don’t have any money for accommodations. If you’re willing to pay, I might consider it."Caroline rolled his eyes in exasperation. She was also broke and was used to freeloading off of others. And now with so many people to take care of, she naturally did not want to do so."We’ll return to Ivory Cloud tonight," she said firmly.Everyone burst into laughter as the previous unpleasantness disappeared. Even Kyril joined in the laughter. But when Adrian turned to look at him, he instantly put on a stern expression, maintaining a cold and indifferent attitude.Adrian rode at the front, and the journey was uneventful. When the sky started to grow dark, they arrived at the foot of Ivory Cloud Mountain. Caroline cheered, and to the

"Not now," Adrian refused flatly, "She’s still our bargaining chip. We’ll wake her up once we’ve rescued Mr. Morton’s family."Morton was grateful. He was originally afraid of Adrian’s abilities and had not expected the latter to be willing to help. He immediately bowed to him."Mr. Adrian…" Morton said as tears streamed down his cheeks.” Johnny has sided with Sylvas, while Steven and I have been excluded. As for Dieter, he’s being held captive in the dungeon."Johnny was truly shameless to have abandoned his family. And Sylvas was merely using him. Jonny would surely face the same fate once Dieter died."Johnny’s a fool!" Adrian cursed, "Come on. Let’s hurry up the mountain."Anxious, Arlo dashed up the mountain while Morton watched in shock. The drug, known as Drunkards’ Poison, was very potent. Though Arlo had escaped its complete effects, it should still take a day for him to fully recover. Yet, here he was, lively and active."Are you sure you’re fine?" Morton asked."I’m f

Suddenly, something in the air did not feel right.Adrian heard the sounds of heavy breathing coming from behind him. It sounded like someone was following them.He stopped, but before he could turn around, he heard a sinister voice say, "We meet again.""Yes." Adrian did not even need to turn around to know who it was. A trace of disdain could be seen on his face as he ascertained this person’s skills. "What do you want?""I want to keep you here." The man who had spoken was dressed in black and his face was hidden by a hat.Adrian was puzzled. "I’m just here as a bystander. Not to mention that I’m not the person who started all this. It’s best if the Ivory Cloud can solve their internal issues on their own."The man in black clapped his hands and took off his hat, revealing a sweet smile. He looked satisfied with Adrian’s response. "Mr. Adrian, if you had said so earlier, I wouldn’t have had to follow you. I’m so exhausted."Adrian stared at the man and thought, ‘He must be Sy