The King Of Warriors novel (Jared Chance) novel Chapter 5878

Upon hearing this, Lindsay happily led Lucky around, running and playing chase with it. Lucky was also quite affectionate toward her, often carrying her on its back for strolls around the camp, much to the envy of the disciples from the Earthfire Pavilion and the guards.

"Mr. Chance truly is favored by the heavens—formidable strength and now the princess's fondness," a guard murmured.

"And that fire unicorn! Have you ever seen such majesty? Pure-blooded, they say. Fortune has kissed Mr. Chance square on the brow."

"Princess Lindsay is cute and lovely. She and Mr. Chance are a good match."

Praise floated on the air, braided with envy and darker whispers that slithered between the guards and the disciples.

Not every pair of eyes welcomed the relationship between Jared and Lindsay.

Elliot Ember, a rising prodigy of Earthfire Pavilion, watched from the shadows. Only twenty-five, handsome and sure-footed, he already stood at the Top Level Heavenly Immortal Realm Level Seven. None of the young disciples could compete with his strength.

The elders lauded both his sword skills and his rare gift for alchemy. Elliot was one of the candidates for the future head of the Earthfire Pavilion.

Everyone in the Earthfire Pavilion knew Elliot had long adored Lindsay. He rated himself highly and was convinced that only a peerless talent such as his could ever be worthy of her.

Volunteering as her escort had seemed the perfect chance to get close to her.

Yet from the moment Jared appeared, Lindsay's gaze clung to the newcomer. Day after day, she chatted with him or played with Lucky, offering Elliot little more than polite nods.

Elliot was extremely jealous.

A wandering cultivator riding a few parlor tricks dares hover near the princess?

Watching Jared and Lindsay laugh together, Elliot's pleasant mask slipped, leaving only the hard glint of a simmering threat.

He's just a temporary escort. How arrogant!

Elliot tried several times to be alone with Lindsay.

"Lindsay, Elder Flameheart is looking for you. He wishes to discuss something urgent," Elliot said gently.

Elliot let out a curt, disdainful snort. "I hope you keep your promise. Earthfire Pavilion is no playground for wandering cultivators. If I catch a threat from you or any harm toward the princess, the consequences will crush you."

With that, Elliot turned and left.

Jared watched the retreating figure until it vanished. Then he exhaled, shook his head, and let a half-smile tug at one corner of his mouth.

Jared had no interest in snatching Lindsay from Elliot. If not for the clue that might lead him to the Jadeheart Marrow, he would ignore the Earthfire Pavilion.

However, the situation worsened.

Over the next few days, Elliot's possessiveness grew brazen.

Whenever he saw Lindsay speaking with Jared, he conjured some urgent errand: a summons from an elder, a sudden alchemy question, even the dusty excuse of "men and women should keep their distance."

It was so frequent that Lindsay finally noticed Elliot's actions.