Another day passed. With the help of the pills and herbs, Hailey was almost healed. She went to Jagoan to thank him.
“Thank you so much for your help. I need to leave now as my parents must be worried about me,” she told Jagoan.
“Do you need me to send you back home?” Jagoan asked.
He only said that as he wanted to know where Hailey came from and her identity. Nevertheless, he was afraid that she would get upset and didn’t ask the questions out loud directly.
Hailey shook her head. “No need. I know you’re curious about my identity, but I can’t reveal it to you. I can let you know my name, though. I’m Hailey Hargreaves. What is your name?”
“I’m Jagoan Chance,” Jagoan introduced himself with a smile.
“Okay, I shall keep that in mind. If the chance arises, I’ll repay your kindness one day.”
With that, Hailey fished out a sparkling gem from her pocket and handed it to Jagoan.
“I’ve had this since I was a kid. Here, take this as a token of my gratitude!” she said and gave the gem to Jagoan.
Jagoan initially wanted to reject her gift, but the gem didn’t look like it was unique or expensive, so he accepted it readily. He had no idea that this gem would save his life in the near future.
“Come on. I’ll walk you out of Jadeborough.” Jagoan was pretty sure by now that Hailey wasn’t from Jadeborough.
Hailey nodded. She followed Jagoan out of the Deragon residence and strolled along the streets of Jadeborough.
An indescribable feeling rose in Hailey’s heart when she observed the bustling city.
She knew she might not have another chance to leave the secret realm after this. The secret realm was a great place with an abundance of spiritual energy and resources, but she preferred the mundane world to it.
Jagoan found Hailey’s reaction strange.
Why does Hailey seem reluctant to leave the city full of tall buildings and bustling crowds?
Everything seems new to her. Is she a goddess who descended from heaven?
Right then, several dangerous auras came at Jagoan.
Jagoan blanched in horror, for he sensed that he was no match for the terrifying auras!
“Crap! We need to go!” He grabbed Hailey to escape.
Alas, it was too late. At least a dozen men had surrounded Jagoan and Hailey.
Their auras were so strong and dominating that Jagoan couldn’t move an inch as they seemed to restrain him.
Shock flashed across Jagoan’s eyes. After reaching the Greater Martial Arts Marquis rank, he had assumed he could escape from his enemy easily even if he weren’t their match. It was then he was struck by the realization that he had no way to defend himself despite achieving that rank.
Suddenly, Hailey frowned and barked angrily, “Stop!”
Following her order, the auras suppressing Jagoan disappeared into thin air. Jagoan finally regained freedom.
“Ms. Hargreaves, please follow us back,” one man told Hailey politely.
Hailey bobbed her head.
She then turned to Jagoan and said, “Thank you, Jagoan…”
Jagoan’s face was devoid of expression as he was still devastated to realize someone could stop him from moving. Even after Hailey left with the men, Jagoan was still rooted to his spot, in a daze.
He only snapped back to reality after a long while.
“They are so strong. I can’t believe someone this strong exists in this world,” Jagoan muttered as he stared in the direction Hailey left.
Suddenly, he felt like such an ignoramus.
