Chapter 2793: Are You Latching Onto Me?
"Ah?"
Carson Flores looked up in astonishment, "Senior, you can go by yourself, there’s no need to go with me. Besides, I have things to attend to, and it will be a while before I can go."
The Starry Sky Magical Beast asked, "How long is ’a while’?"
Carson thought for a moment, "At least twenty or thirty years. I have some matters that need handling first. After they’re done, I’ll go."
The Starry Sky Magical Beast spoke bluntly, "Twenty or thirty years is nothing, not long at all. I’ll wait for you."
Carson widened his eyes. No way, this has nothing to do with me, right?
Carson cautiously said, "Senior, our transaction has already been completed. I told you the information, you let us leave, we’re all square. You can completely go by yourself, there’s no need to go with me. My power would only lower your level, wouldn’t it?"
Nerisse Blaine was almost tickled by Carson’s last remark, quickly biting her lip to hold back her laughter.
Maedryn Cobb also wore a puzzled expression. Why was this Starry Sky Magical Beast so fixated on Carson?
The Starry Sky Magical Beast evidently understood that his request exceeded the previous transaction’s agreement, explaining, "The prior transaction is complete. I will let you leave, but now I’m talking about a second matter..."
Carson felt relieved; as long as the agreement was acknowledged!
It’s worrying when someone turns hostile and breaks promises, that would leave me at a disadvantage.
Carson cautiously suggested, "Senior, seeing your urgency earlier, you must want to find Crimson Mad soon. You can very well set off now, and might meet up shortly, so why waste time here?"
Yet the Starry Sky Magical Beast seemed fixated on Carson, mindlessly stating, "You have ties with Norric; if I go with you to Crimson Immortal Domain, safety is guaranteed. You also have connections with Crimson Mad, ensuring stable inquiries into Crimson Mad’s whereabouts. So going with you is the most reliable choice."
"You have tasks to complete, and I’m not forcing you. Twenty or thirty years, I’ve already waited this long; I can wait for this time too."
Carson was momentarily left in a bittersweet situation; why did this Starry Sky Magical Beast seem so cautious?
Like a little kid, afraid to travel alone, fearing getting abducted by bad folks, insisting an adult accompanies it, to feel at ease.
Seeing the other party determined to stick to him, Carson thought once through — wasn’t this rather beneficial?
No matter whether the other party is indeed a Starry Sky Magical Beast or what purpose they seek Crimson Mad for, its power is undeniable.
Such a formidable presence, if accompanying me, enhances my safety immensely.
Before heading to the Crimson Immortal Domain, I must visit Bitter Sea Immortal Domain to help Broken Heaven Pathist fulfill his last wish, thereby gaining the ownership of the Innate Spiritual Treasure Sun Moon Dragon Chalice.
What is Broken Heaven Pathist thinking internally, what plans he has, Carson is unsure, but as he is a Quasi-Saint, Carson must remain vigilant.
Carson had previously decided to pay respects to True Sage Grand Void upon reaching Bitter Sea Immortal Domain, disclose everything, even if True Sage Grand Void covets the Sun Moon Dragon Chalice, no matter — give it to him. Safety first.
Now that this immensely powerful Starry Sky Magical Beast insists on accompanying me, should I perhaps rope him in as a free guard?
A sentient powerhouse strolling into my life — how could I pass it up?
Carson’s thoughts immediately became more dynamic.
"This Secret Realm falls under Immortal Gathering Island’s jurisdiction; I’m also here to handle matters, and now that things are nearly settled, I’m ready to leave."
Carson briefly explained the procedure for entering Immortal Gathering Island: "After this, I wouldn’t have another chance to enter here and meet with you..."
Before Carson could finish his sentence, the Starry Sky Magical Beast spoke in the mist, "Then I’ll leave with you; before reaching the War God Temple of Crimson Immortal Domain to find Crimson Mad, I’ll accompany you — such an arrangement resolves the issue, right?"
Carson secretly rejoiced; wasn’t this exactly what he hoped for?
Carson feigned difficulty as he said, "You accompanying me, of course no problem, but you are a Starry Sky Magical Beast. If others discover your true identity..."
"They won’t find out."
The Starry Sky Magical Beast replied, "As long as I restrain my Demonic Qi, I’ll look like an ordinary Demonic Beast. No one can recognize me as a Starry Sky Magical Beast."
Carson felt relieved; his question was precisely because he feared the other’s identity being revealed, inviting unnecessary trouble.
Those daring to confront a Starry Sky Magical Beast present considerable strength, and in such scenarios I could end up getting caught in the crossfire.
"Then of course, there’s no issue."
Carson readily agreed, then chuckled, "Consider this a new collaboration or transaction. I’ll take you to Crimson Immortal Domain to find Crimson Mad, and in return what do you offer me?"