The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 372 Trap (I)

When Timothy saw the Goldsoul Crystal, not only was there shock in his eyes but also a sense of profound greed. These treasures could purify your Wave, solidifying your foundations, exactly what someone needed to move from the peak of a rank to the next stage.

As he grew older, Timothy had sought many treasures that could help him improve his cultivation, but none of them had been able to forcefully push him to the Wave King Rank. He was aware of the miracles that were the personal treasures of the Goldsoul Imperial Family, but while he wanted to get them, they were beyond his reach.

”Where did you get it!?” Timothy demanded.

Ociusʼ eyes grew cold at the question, and he waved his hand, making the Goldsoul Crystal return to his space ring.

Timothy nearly jumped out of his seat when he saw the sky-blue crystal vanish, but he managed to get a hold of himself and took a deep breath before calming his heart.

”I am sorry for that question. I know better than to ask someone to divulge their secrets; itʼs just that you showed me something very appealing.”

”No problem,” Ocius softly nodded as he stared at the old Wave Champion for a long time before speaking again.

”I need your help to store them since if the Imperial Court were to discover I have them, I would get into serious trouble. Of course, I will pay you for it. I currently have 300 Warrior Goldsoul Crystals, 25 Champion Goldsoul Crystals, and 4 King Goldsoul Crystals.”

Timothyʼs eyes widened as he heard the words from Ocius since that amount of wealth was shocking beyond belief, at least for him.

Although the greed in his heart was burning, the alderman did not lose focus and could keep a cool head. That was one of the reasons he had secured a position on the Azure Royal Council despite his weak cultivation.

”I am flattered that you sought my assistance, Ocius, but I must ask, why me? There are many others with a higher profile and means that could help you.”

Ocius stared at Timothy for a moment before showing a small smile and nodding.

”Simple, you are weak.”

Timothyʼs eyes narrowed at that answer, but he did not speak, knowing it wasnʼt the end.

”Had I gone to anyone else, they would have taken the Goldsoul Crystals for themselves or, in the best case, allowed me to keep a small fraction. But you cannot push me around.”

Timothy stared at Ocius for a long time before finally nodding and smiling.

”You are right. I have the means to help you but not the strength to push you around.” The alderman paused at that point as he thought for a moment before finally coming up with an answer.

”There is a place that is safe enough that even Apotheosis Realm Masters use it to hide their stolen wealth. It is not easy to access, but as an alderman of the Azure Council, I have the required authorization.”

”Great!” Ocius smiled as he heard that answer since it meant that Timothy could help him, and there was no need to involve someone else.

”Now, about my payment.”

Ociusʼ smile immediately faded as he heard that, and an annoyed expression appeared.

”Yes, yes. I will give you 10 million military credits and one Champion Goldsoul Crystal.”

”Please, Ocius, you offend me. Letʼs forget about the military credits since I have no real use for them. What I want are ten of the Champion Goldsoul Crystals!”

”What! Ten! Are you mad!?” Ocius immediately shouted, and a flash of killing intent appeared in his eyes, making it seem as if he was ready to take Timothyʼs life.

Although the threat of a Wave King was significant, Timothy had lived a long life and knew how to maneuver through challenging scenarios.

”Please, do not lose control. I want ten, but that doesnʼt mean I will get ten. We are just negotiating.”

Ociusʼ killing intent calmed as he heard those words, and he stared at Timothy for a moment before speaking again.

”25 million military credits and two Champion Goldsoul Crystals.”

”Eight Champion Goldsoul Crystals, and I will give you 20 million military credits.”

The duo carried on with their negotiation for nearly half an hour before they finally came to a compromise, with Timothy getting four Champion Goldsoul Crystals and paying Ocius a total of 40 million military credits.

”Good, now that weʼre done, we should move. We must store the Goldsoul Crystals before anyone notices they are missing and starts searching for them.”

Timothy spoke with a voice full of excitement, as one could expect since four Champion Godsoul Crystals would be more than enough to refine his Essence Wave to the point he could forcefully push his cultivation into the Wave King Rank.

Ocius showed just as much impatience as the alderman, so both left the room the next second. The old Wave King calmly followed the alderman as they walked through the castle that was as large as a small town.

”First, we must reach the lower levels of the Azure Castle, and from there, we will descend even further.”

Timothy guided Ocius to a part of the Azure Castle devoid of people. Find your next read on My Virtual Library Empire

Ocius calmly nodded as he followed the Wave Champion, seemingly not worried about this one trying something due to the difference in their strength.

”By the way, Timothy, I found it very odd not to see any Elders present. Is there a problem I am not aware of?”

Timothy glanced at Ocius and didnʼt find anything odd in the question since, usually, one would see at least a couple of Apotheosis Realm Masters inside the Azure Castle from time to time, but right now, there was none in sight.

”I donʼt really know about it, but I heard rumors that there are no Apotheosis Realm Masters currently inside the Azure Castle. It seems they all left for some important mission under the order of the Azure King.”

”All of them? What about the safety of the castle?”