Once they had prepared everything, Ricky, Mordechai, Claire, Ella, and Amelia headed for the inner region where the Misty South Palace was located.
However, Ricky didn't expect that Lloyd would ask Shirley to escort them to their destination.
Lloyd told them that the forces after Ricky wouldn't send warriors at the Sage Level anymore because of the Misty South Shadow, but they might still send upper spiritual emperors or demi-saints to hunt him down.
He insisted Shirley should accompany them as their bodyguard, and in that way, he wouldn't need to worry about Ricky and the others.
But despite Lloyd's wishes, Ricky didn't let Shirley join their journey. He instead brought her into his Chaotic Fire Zone, where she could spend her time cultivating.
It didn't even occur to Ricky to keep the Chaotic Fire Zone a secret from Shirley. He trusted her implicitly.
And then, to avoid unnecessary trouble, the five of them took a remote path and made sure to keep a low profile throughout the entire journey.
It was also lucky that before Tina left, she gave Ricky the airship at the Demi-sage Level.
Thus, their little group of five used it to move forward.
It would probably take two months to reach the Misty Sou
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ace, ' Ricky thought to himself.
"That's hardly fair, sir," he immediately protested when he heard Kohen's conditions.
"I guess you're right. I wanted to give something as a wager initially, but I don't have anything that is on par with Master Paul's inheritance. Thus, I decided not to wager anything. But you have a point. It is indeed unfair to you.
So, tell me, what do you want me to wager?" probed Kohen Free with a smile.
"Since you asked, I won't hold back! I heard that one of the four clans of the Short Human tribe lives in your territory. This clan invites talented casting masters from other casting forces to compete with their own casting geniuses every few years," Ricky said with a small smile.
"That's right. The Short Human tribe's Helian Clan is indeed in our territory." Kohen nodded.
"If you lose, I want an invitation to that competition. That shouldn't be difficult for you, right?" Ricky suggested politely, though a sly smile pulled at his lips. "You see, I want to take part in their casting competition, but I don't have a casting force to back me up."
"Is that what you want? My, my, you seem exceedingly confident in your casting skills," responded Kohen Free with an intrigued smile.