Chapter 1242: Prime Heavenly Bank Branch!
The Ambrosia Wine Sanctuary was recommended to Ace by Freya when he informed her about her arrival and permitted her to start her plan.
At first, he didn't think much about it, but after discovering the population and prestige of the Ambrosia Wine Sanctuary and tasting the Everlasting Ambrosia, he was convinced and even wanted to raid the Ambrosia Wine Sanctuary's entire wine collection.
However, he decided against it because, despite the Ambrosia Wine Sanctuary's mysterious background and unknown power dynamic, its wealth and prestige were still lacking in comparison to the Prime Heavenly Bank.
Furthermore, this was a good place to gather information, and now that he saw the Yin Yang Formation Guardian Sect here, Ace was fully alert. After hearing people talk about them, he was sure that the AIG sect and the YYFG Sect were more like enemies than rivals.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The people of Spirit Inferno Domain seemed to loathe the people of Everchanging Domain, and he could guess that it was also the case on the side.
Although he didn't know what past these two sects had, he knew that once this decade-long gathering started between them, he'd be dragged into it because he was the sect master's disciple. At least in everyone's eyes, and according to what everyone knew, he was in seclusion.
Furthermore, Vincent had already told him that he'd have to follow his command in order to deal with the four clans, and this chance was one of those that could greatly weaken the four clans' status.
But after he saw the YYFG Sect people here and heard that there were still five months before the meeting started, and this city was also under the control of the Norberg Clan, he was sure that something was not right.
Nonetheless, Ace didn't have the luxury of distraction, and the decade meeting couldn't compare to what he was about to do. Not to mention, if he succeeded, that meeting might not have happened at all!
Ace grinned as he reached the towering golden doors, which were opened for everyone. Many cultivators were going in and out, and surprisingly, there weren't any guards. From Ace's experience, he instantly guessed this building was also a treasure building.
'This is going to be a problem...' Ace mused as he continued.
He entered the grand hall of the bank. The interior was even more magnificent than the exterior-polished floors of black obsidian, enchanted chandeliers that emitted a soft blue glow, and walls lined with priceless tapestries depicting the bank's glorious history.
Numerous counters stretched along the sides of the hall, each manned by bank members dressed in uniform white robes. Uniquely, the lower-ranking members wore smooth, expressionless masks, concealing their identities.
It was a measure that intrigued many ensuring that no one could recognize or trace them outside their duties and guaranteeing the anonymity and neutrality of the bank's staff. This anonymity was part of the bank's mystique, fostering an aura of impartiality and trust.
Ace's gaze swept over the bustling activity inside the bank. Cultivators of varying ranks and appearances stood in line, some exchanging spirit stones, others depositing treasures, while a few signed contracts to secure vaults.
The air was filled with the hum of activity, the clinking of spirit coins, and the faint whispers of deals being made.
Ace's eyes flickered with a hint of greed as he moved further inside, blending seamlessly into the crowd. He had a plan in mind—a heist that only he could pull off.
With a confident stride, he approached the reception counter, ready to make his next move. He was fully aware that the bank's reputation was as much a challenge as it was an opportunity!
At this moment, Ace also issued a command to the system, "System, I'll use one of the thievery changes on this branch of the Prime Heavenly Bank. Please start making the Treasure Blueprint!"