The black-robed elderly man was taken aback but dared not argue back. All he could do was to hang his head in dejection and give a slight nod of agreement.
At that moment, a massive airship slowly approached. Fraser stood right at the forefront of the airship.
Upon witnessing the situation, Rhys and the black-robed elderly man turned solemn.
Upon seeing Fraser in the airship, Rhys took the initiative to greet him.
“Aren’t you Prince Fraser of Twilight Imperial City? My sincere apologies for my lack of respect…” Rhys said with a broad smile on his face.
“How much does it cost to enter the Land of Finale?” Fraser asked, his face devoid of any emotion.
“You don’t need to pay any fee to enter, Your Highness. You can just go in as you please,” Rhys hurriedly replied.
“I’ve got a few friends inside this airship. Would you like to check them?” Fraser said.
“No need.” Rhys repeatedly waved his hands.
“Mhm,” said Fraser as the airship gradually made its way into the grey area.
“Such audacity. Prince Fraser of Twilight Imperial City sure knows how to make an impression.” The black-robed elderly man watched the airship gradually entering the area, envious.
“Be more observant in the future. Avoid offending people like those if you can. You’re tasked with guarding the border, which is a cushy job. You need to be discerning as well.” Rhys addressed the black-robed elderly man.
“Elder Rhys, rest assured. My judgement of character is spot on. Didn’t I correctly assume the one earlier a cash cow?” The black-robed elderly man chuckled.
Rhys was also brimming with joy. He had effortlessly gained tens of thousands of celestial crystals, after all.
At that moment, a voice echoed, “You two seem quite happy.”
The two of them turned to the origin of the voice and were instantly left dumbstruck.
“Overlord of Celestial Palace’s Tenth Hall! How come you’re here as well?” Rhys and the black-robed elderly man both stepped forward to meet Tennyson.
They had to present such an attitude because Quenric was working under Tennyson.
Although the Haverford family had numerous high-ranking members in the Celestial Palace, they were, after all, from a collateral branch of the family, and merely subordinates of the Haverford family. Therefore, when they met Tennyson, they had to be attentive.
“Are you two guarding the border?” Tennyson asked.
Due to Quenric, Tennyson had become quite familiar with the Haverford family.
“Exactly. We both are on guard duty.” Rhys nodded repeatedly, then added, “I’m not sure if Old Mr. Haverford is aware of your presence. Should I notify him?”
Tennyson waved his hand and spoke. “No need. I just came by to clear my mind, that’s all.”
The two bowed, gesturing for Tennyson to enter. “In that case, please-”
At that moment, a flash of ruthlessness darted through Tennyson’s eyes, followed quickly by the simultaneous launch of two palm strikes.
Rhys and the black-robed elderly man were both flung backward, subsequently spitting out blood, shocked.
“What are you…” Rhys looked at Tennyson in disbelief. He couldn’t understand why Tennyson had suddenly turned against them.
“You two ignorant fools. How dare you swindle Mr. Chance’s celestial crystals. You’re practically begging for death!” Tennyson stepped forward, rifling through the item pouches on the two individuals, including the one given by Jared.
“Mr. Chance? Could it be the young man from just now?” Rhys wore an expression of disbelief.
He didn’t understand why Tennyson was referring to an Ultimate Realm Level Three cultivator with such respect and even attacking him for that young man.
After stowing away the item pouch, Tennyson made a sweeping gesture with his hand.
Rhys and the black-robed elderly man were instantaneously erased, as if the two had never existed at all.
Tennyson sauntered into the grey area with an air of nonchalance.
Jared and Fraser were already waiting for him up ahead.
“Did you retrieve it?” Jared asked immediately upon seeing Tennyson.
“I did.” Tennyson nodded, handing over all the item pouches to Jared.
Jared only kept the celestial crystals that belonged to him, returning the rest to Tennyson.
Earlier, Jared agreed to hand over the crystals so readily wasn’t because he was extravagantly rich. It was because he knew he could always get it back no matter how much he gave.
