The Man's Decree novel Chapter 485

Chapter 485 The Mountain God

The following morning, Jayden gathered a large team to head to Mount Hickoria. There were a few men in coveralls carrying rope and ax. They stood out oddly among the crowd.

Dominic explained to Jared that these men were experts in searching for access to the vein mine. Despite knowing the vein mine’s location, they could not carry out mining unless they could find its natural opening. If they tried to create one by force, it could destabilize the vein mine, causing many problems and strange incidents.

After that, dozens of people began to head to the mine. Tessa asked to sit in the same car as Jared. Then, Dominic drove their car toward the foot of Mount Hickoria. Once they were there, they would have to go up the mountain on foot.

Soon, they arrived at the foot of Mount Hickoria and got out of the car. Previously, they thought that Mount Hickoria was not so tall compared to other mountains. Now, it towered into the sky, and clouds covered its peak. Everyone prepared their gear and started heading up.

They had just walked for a short distance when Jared saw a house made of slabs of bluestones. There were a large number of fruits and cakes placed around the house. Furthermore, there were candles lighted before it.

Many people from the team kneeled on the ground as if to pray. Jared was curious about the sight.

Why is there suddenly a house in the middle of the forest? Furthermore, why are so many people praying to it?

“Mr. Chance, they are praying to the Mountain God. People would pray to the Mountain God before going up to search for the new vein mine. It is similar to a fisherman’s superstition,” Dominic explained when he saw Jared’s puzzled expression.

At this moment, Jayden led his team to stand before the house and set out the prepared offerings. Then, he lighted three candles and bowed before leading everyone to kneel before the house.

Even Tessa kneeled on the ground with them. One should know that she was a superstar and was used to people waiting on her hand and foot. Yet, she kneeled on the stone floor without hesitation and prostrated herself humbly.