“Ah?” Everyone eximed at the same time.


    “Boss, let me go and check!” Vermilion Bird and Azure Fang both spoke up. After speaking, they turned around and headed towards theke.


    “No,” Billy said.


    “We worked hard to kill that giant python. We can’t let others benefit from it!” Vermilion Bird retorted.


    “Vermilion Bird, this Ink Pool is so big, even if we all go down, it won’t be easy to find it.” Night Orchid smiled and exined for Billy. “Instead of us searching ourselves, it’s better to let them help. If they can’t find it, we can go downter.”


    Vermilion Bird hesitated for a moment, then understood.


    Boss was using freebor, he thought.


    Azure Dragon and the others, as well as Alice Scott and the others, also understood Night Orchid’s meaning and didn’t say anything more. Afterward, the group walked casually towards the shore.


    “Who are they? Government troops or members of other organizations?” Billy asked Alice Scott when they reached the shore.


    “They are all non-government troops, not affiliated with any country.” Alice Scott responded.


    “That makes things easier!” White Tiger replied.


    “May I ask, sir, what is your name?” After thinking for a moment, Alice Scott looked at Billy and asked respectfully.


    “You are from vale, have you heard of Commander Gardner?” Judge interjected.


    “Huh?!” Alice Scott and the people behind her were stunned, their eyes widened simultaneously.


    “Sir, are you Commander Gardner?” After a moment of hesitation, Alice Scott looked at Billy and asked.


    “Have you heard of me?” Billy replied calmly.


    After receiving a positive answer, the people from Snowkes Sect all took a sharp breath.


    “Commander Gardner, I apologize for any offense I may have caused before, please forgive me!” Alice Scott bowed deeply. As she spoke, she couldn’t help but feel amazed. The name of Commander Gardner was already famous. She just didn’t expect that one day she would be standing so close to this legendary figure. Moreover, Billy’s disyed strength had earned her sincere admiration. To possess such strength at such a young age, he truly deserved his title, carrying the destiny of vale.


    “Commander Gardner, I am Samuel Scott. It’s an honor to meet you!” the white-haired old man also bowed.


    “Greetings to Commander Gardner!” The other members of Snowkes Sect also bowed respectfully.


    “No need for so much ceremony!” Billy waved his hand.


    “Commander Gardner, did youe from the city of vale?” Alice Scott took a deep breath to steady her emotions and asked.


    “Yes.” Billy nodded slightly.


    “Then… did you encounter any trouble in the city?” Alice Scott had a hesitant expression.


    “If I guess correctly, you were forced to leave the city, right?” Billy didn’t directly answer her question. Based on Alice Scott’s previous conversations and her expression when mentioning the city of vale, he already had a rough idea.


    “That’s right!” Alice Scott took another deep breath and responded.


    “What exactly happened? Please tell me!” Billy spoke again.


    “Alright!” Alice Scott nodded and briefly exined the situation.


    The Scott family, like the Jackson family, was one of the first families sent to the Pr Domain. Initially, when the patriarch of the Jackson family, rmended by Urban Woolery, came to the Pr Domain, he brought his best friend with him. That person was the patriarch of the Scott family, Joseph Scott, also Alice Scott’s grandfather. In the beginning, the rtionship between the two families was very good, and they worked together to establish a solid foundation for vale in the Pr Domain.


    Later, the patriarch of the Jackson family stepped back and handed over the position of city lord to Jeremy Jackson. Joseph Scott also passed on the position of vice city lord to his own son, rence Scott.


    Jeremy Jackson and rence Scott had certain ideological differences, casting a shadow over their rtionship. On the other hand, Jeremy Jackson’s son was infatuated with Alice Scott, vowing to marry no one else. But Alice Scott couldn’t stand his spoiled and arrogant nature, refusing his proposal.


    Three years ago, fueled by anger after his son’s failed proposal, Jeremy Jackson, emboldened by his newfound audacity, took advantage of Alice Scott’s absence and had her kidnapped. However, just as his son was about to force himself upon her, Alice Scott was saved in time. Infuriated, Alice Scott emascted Jeremy Jackson’s son, rendering him impotent and devoid of dignity. This incident became the catalyst for theplete breakdown of their rtionship. As a result, Jeremy Jackson’s son was sent back to their homnd, while the Scott family relocated away from the city of vale.


    “What’s the deal with Snowkes Sect?” After hearing Alice Scott’s ount, Billy continued to inquire.


    “When we moved out of the city, both my grandfather and father’s supporters wanted to join us,” Alice Scott replied. “But since these people were vale’s warriors, not our private army, my grandfather didn’t agree. However, shortly after we moved, many of them were gradually marginalized and found their way to us. Afterward, my grandfather and father discussed it and decided to establish Snowkes Sect. On one hand, it was to provide a livelihood for everyone, and on the other hand, to contribute to vale in any way we can.”


    “Didn’t you cut ties with the city? How can you help the nation?” Soul Chaser interjected.


    “We have never forgotten that we are part of vale!” Alice Scott responded once again. “In these years, whenever our brethren encountered crises during their missions, more than half of them were resolved with the help of Snowkes Sect. We just didn’t reveal our true identity. Furthermore, in recent years, we have secretly provided our nation with a significant amount of intelligence through the sect’s informationwork.”


    “Understood!” Soul Chaser nodded.


    “Miss Scott, have you heard about the recent events in the city of vale and the entire Eastern Pr Domain?” Harleen turned to Alice Scott and asked.


    “No,” Alice Scott shook her head in response. “In this past month, it has been the most challenging time for the sect, and we haven’t had the energy to focus on external matters. Today is the first time in this month that our people have left the headquarters.”


    “Hmm? Has something happened?” Harleen raised an eyebrow.


    “The people from Northfortia found out about our ndestine assistance to the city of vale, so they surrounded us…” Alice Scott continued.


    “Hahaha…” Just then, a man’s ecstatic voice echoed from the water pool.


    “I found it! I found the Millennium ck Lotus! I’m going to be rich. Ahahaha…”Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    Billy and the others looked over and saw a man holding a nt resembling a ck lotus, its entire body darkened. As the man spoke, he swiftly swam towards the shore.


    “You have two options!” As soon as the man reached the shore, Casey approached him with Vermilion Bird by his side.


    “Option one, as a token of appreciation for your efforts, we’ll give you a top-grade spirit stone in exchange for the ck Lotus.”


    “Option two, we kill you and take the ck Lotus.”


    “It’s your choice!”