"It's related, and it's quite significant," Arthur explained at this point. "Because when opening the path to the nation's prosperity, it also greatly affects the chosen individual."
"What do you mean?" Black Tortoise scratched his head.
"If the person receiving the nation's blessings doesn't have the strength and luck to support the nation's prosperity, they may lose their life or suffer severe consequences." Arthur continued. "On the other hand, the chosen person will receive heavenly blessings, not only extending their life by a hundred years but also greatly enhancing their martial cultivation. This is not comparable to ordinary God-Emperor Realm inheritances."
"That's a thing?" Judge was surprised.
"Yes," Arthur nodded and continued to explain. "Furthermore, according to Glavale's traditions over the centuries, anyone who opens a path to the nation's prosperity with one of the Five-Element Jade Pendants, even if they don't become the one to receive the nation's blessings, will enjoy the blessings of the nation's prosperity, second only to the chosen person."
"I see," everyone nodded simultaneously.
"Uncle Adam, besides foreign forces, there must be people within Glavale who don't want the nation's prosperity to happen, right?" Billy asked after a brief pause.
"That's right," Adam's face showed a hint of indignation. "Within Glavale, those who are most opposed to the nation's prosperity are some reclusive noble families and ancient martial sects."
"Why?" Soul Chaser asked.
"It's simple. After Glavale's prosperity, the power of the capital will increase, which will naturally threaten them." Billy explained with a narrowed gaze. "According to legend, during Glavale's thousands of years of history, there were instances of ancient martial sects attempting to disrupt the nation's prosperity."
"Young Master is correct," Adam confirmed. "Including the catastrophe a hundred years ago, some ancient martial sects not only didn't help the capital but also secretly conspired with foreign forces to make Glavale's situation even worse."
"They are nothing but parasites on the nation." Judge and Soul Chaser cursed simultaneously.
"Uncle Adam, after so many years of searching for the jade pendants, you should have some clues by now, right? Where might the fifth pendant be?" Bob Stokes continued to ask.
"I'm not sure." Adam shook his head. "You should know about the department called the SSS Special Operations Team under the Special Patrol Squadron, right? This department was established specifically to track down the five jade pendants. However, until now, the only clue we found was the one Quillan had today. Otherwise, no one would know that Young Master already has three pendants!"
"Alright." Bob Stokes shrugged.
"By the way, concerning Young Master having four jade pendants, everyone must keep it a highly guarded secret. Otherwise, it will undoubtedly bring Young Master great trouble." Adam said, looking at everyone.
"Understood," they all responded simultaneously.
This matter didn't need Adam to emphasize; everyone was aware of its significance.
"Uncle Adam, since these pendants are related to the nation's prosperity, should we leave them in the capital's treasury?" Billy smiled and handed over the four pendants to Adam.
With this gesture, Billy wasn't concerned about potential trouble; he was never one to shy away from it. He just believed that these extraordinary items should be stored in the capital's treasury.
When they heard what he said, Arthur and Bessie both gasped silently and showed a look of astonishment on their faces again--the Five-Element Jade Pendants were something that countless people would go to great lengths to obtain, and yet, King of the West had easily handed them over.
Indeed, Commander Gardner was truly admirable for such boldness.
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