Morgan Yates walked out of the Treasure Pavilion, secretly regretting his impulsiveness just now. But that Frank Moore was simply too overbearing. Even if Morgan Yates didn’t have a trump card, with his personality, he would still fight back.

However, what’s done is done, and regret is useless. Just as Morgan Yates had taken a few steps out of the Treasure Pavilion, a middle-aged man suddenly blocked his way. The man had short, bristly hair like steel nails and a rugged appearance.

“Qi Creation Realm, seventh level!”

Morgan Yates sensed the aura emanating from the man and his expression changed. Could it be that the Mo family had already come for him?

Qi Creation Realm, seventh level—this level of strength was considered an expert in Shiyan City.

“Little brother, I’m not from the Mo family. My name is Frank Shaw, and my young lady would like to meet you,” the young man said.

“A member of the Xiao family?”

Morgan Yates’s heart stirred, and he asked, “Who is your young lady?”

“My young lady is Megan Shaw, who is quite well-known in Shiyan City. You must have heard of her,” Frank Shaw said calmly.

“Megan Shaw?”

Morgan Yates’s expression changed again. To say he’d heard of her was an understatement—her name was practically thunderous in his ears.

Although Morgan Yates had never met her, she was often mentioned among the Ye family juniors. It was said that this Megan Shaw, at only fifteen years old, was already stunningly beautiful. Last year, she ranked eighth on the Shiyan Ranking. Most importantly, Megan Shaw was also a talisman inscriber.

Frank Moore being an alchemist could be called rare, but Megan Shaw being a talisman inscriber was truly extraordinary.

Becoming a talisman inscriber was dozens of times harder than becoming an alchemist.

There were three talisman inscribers in Shiyan City, and one of them was Megan Shaw. Megan Shaw’s fame in Shiyan City was not only due to her breathtaking beauty, but also her status as a talisman inscriber.

“I’ve heard of her—who hasn’t? But I’m just a lowly pill apprentice. I don’t think I have any connection with Miss Shaw.”

Morgan Yates said. The difference in their status was like heaven and earth. Although Morgan Yates believed he wouldn’t be inferior to anyone in the future, right now, he simply didn’t have the qualifications.

“What happened in the Treasure Pavilion earlier, both my lady and I witnessed it. Little brother, you haven’t even reached the Qi Creation Realm, yet you managed to make Frank Moore suffer a loss. That’s no ordinary skill,” Frank Shaw said with a smile.

Morgan Yates shrugged helplessly and smiled, offering no explanation.

“My lady is already waiting for you at the Bright Moon Pavilion. Come with me,” Frank Shaw said.

Morgan Yates nodded and followed behind Frank Shaw. Soon, Frank Shaw led Morgan Yates to the Bright Moon Pavilion, the most luxurious tavern in Shiyan City. A single meal here could cost an ordinary person a year’s income.

Frank Shaw brought Morgan Yates to a private room, where a young woman sat quietly and elegantly inside. She wore a snow-white dress, her long black hair cascading like a galaxy, crescent-shaped brows, eyes bright as stars and moon, skin like ice and snow, and an ethereal temperament—she was like a goddess from the heavens.

The only thing that disappointed Morgan Yates was that the woman wore a veil, so he couldn’t see her face clearly.

But just from the outline of her face, Morgan Yates could guess that she must be breathtakingly beautiful.

When Megan Shaw saw Morgan Yates approach, she stood up, her eyes smiling as she said, “Please, have a seat, my friend!”

Morgan Yates pulled out a chair and sat down. “Miss Shaw, what business do you have with a humble pill apprentice like me?”

“I dislike beating around the bush. I want to cooperate with you,” Megan Shaw said calmly.

“Cooperate?”

Morgan Yates exclaimed in surprise, then continued, “Miss Shaw, I’m just an ordinary pill apprentice.”

“Can an ordinary pill apprentice crush the wrist of the Mo family’s young master?”

Morgan Yates smiled helplessly.

“May I ask your name, my friend?” Megan Shaw asked.

“Morgan Yates!”

“You’re from the Ye family?” Frank Shaw, standing to the side, asked in surprise.

“Just a pill apprentice of the Ye family.”

“The Ye family is hiding such a treasure, yet lets you be a pill apprentice. Has Clark Yates grown senile?” Frank Shaw said.

“Don’t mention the Ye family to me.”

Morgan Yates said. As for the Ye family, Morgan Yates was already in despair. His father, Quentin Yates, had brought so much glory to the Ye family, but after his death, he didn’t even receive a proper funeral.

Megan Shaw smiled gently and said, “It seems you haven’t had a good time in the Ye family, Morgan Yates. Someone as talented as you shouldn’t be buried.”

“Miss Shaw, there’s no need for pleasantries. How do you want to cooperate with me?” Morgan Yates asked.

“Now that you’ve injured Frank Moore, he definitely won’t let you go. With his means, it would be easy to find out your identity, and Clark Yates certainly wouldn’t offend the Mo family for your sake. But I can help you deal with Frank Moore’s revenge and provide you with enough cultivation resources. All you need to do is help me with one thing.”

Megan Shaw laid out the stakes for Morgan Yates, offering enough temptation.

The conditions Megan Shaw offered were indeed tempting, but Morgan Yates remained calm and asked, “What do you want me to help you with?”

“Help me achieve a top five ranking in the Shiyan Ranking Tournament.”

Chapter 12 Shiyan Ranking