The Man’s Decree

At that moment, Jared was observing Cedric, who was inside the iron cage. Cedric glanced briefly at Jared before lowering his gaze once more.

At that moment, Cedric was fully conscious, showing no signs of frenzy or bloodlust.

He appeared incredibly haggard. After all, anyone locked up like that wouldn’t feel too great.

“Can you release the aura within you? Try not to suppress it intentionally so I can better identify the cause.” Jared spoke calmly to Cedric, who was inside the iron cage.

Cedric looked up again, his gaze carrying a touch of pity. “Don’t waste your energy. While I’m not in the mood to kill right now, you might just have a chance to survive if you leave now. My ailment isn’t something you can comprehend.”

“Since I revealed who posted the listing, I have to treat your illness. Otherwise, my cultivation will be ruined.” Jared shook his head.

“At least you’ll still be alive. However, if you treat my illness, you will die,” said Cedric.

“No need to say more. I believe you’re also suffering from suppressing it. Consider this a moment of indulgence. If you kill me, I won’t hold it against you.” Jared could tell that Cedric was struggling immensely to keep his inner restlessness under control.

However, Jared couldn’t accurately diagnose the true cause of the illness if Cedric continued to suppress it.

With a sigh, Cedric began to release the aura within him.

At that moment, Jared felt an overwhelming aura emanating from Cedric. He’s truly a prodigy. Even under these circumstances, the faint aura he’s releasing is enough to make my scalp tingle a little.

Even though they were separated by iron cages and arcane arrays, the alchemists could feel that overwhelming aura. It was as if they were under constant massive pressure.

“Go ahead and check, but I’d advise you to hurry. Also, make sure you don’t touch me. However, before you proceed, there’s something I need to ask you.” Cedric softly spoke to Jared.

“What is it?” Jared was somewhat taken aback. He didn’t understand what Cedric could possibly need from him.

“After the examination, give me a poison pill. I don’t want to live like this anymore.” Cedric’s voice was as faint as a mosquito’s, only audible to Jared.

Jared paused momentarily, then responded with a faint smile, “What makes you so sure that I won’t be able to heal you?”

“It won’t work!” Cedric shook his head. “I’ve been treated by more than a dozen alchemists, and without exception, they all died. I don’t want to kill indiscriminately anymore, nor do I want to live in this cage forever. Please, give me a poison pill. Let me die with some dignity.”

Even though Cedric’s eyes had a hint of crimson, his gaze appeared sincere. He didn’t say that casually.

“All right. I promise you that if I can’t heal you, I’ll give you a poison pill.” Jared nodded in agreement.

A smile appeared on Cedric’s pale countenance. “Thank you.”

Meanwhile, Jared harnessed his spiritual energy, subsequently forming a white spiritual fog that plunged directly into Cedric’s body.

In just a few moments, Jared leaped off the carriage.

Cedric was stunned and frowned.

Bernard wore a grim expression. His trust in Jared waned even further after he saw how quickly Jared concluded the examination.

Also, earlier, though Cedric and Jared spoke in a small voice, Bernard heard their conversation.

The reason Bernard remained silent was that he was waiting. He wanted to see what Jared would do.

If Jared truly dared to poison his own son, he would not hesitate to execute Jared without a second thought.

Wyatt and the others were somewhat intrigued when they saw that Jared merely gave a cursory glance instead of being detailed with the examination.

“Where is this alchemist from? It’s one thing to reveal who posted the listing, but to not even bother checking thoroughly? Is he playing with his own life?”

“Young people are too full of themselves. It won’t be long before he’ll regret it.”

“Every year, people die from their own arrogance, but this guy might be the first to dare show off in front of King Bernard.”

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