"That''s what smart people do. You wouldn''t get it." The man with the mustache shot back.


    I adjusted my hat and headed into Pyro with Oxen.


    "Where to next?" The man with the mustache asked.


    I thought for a moment, then said, "We''re going to Green Moon Vi. I''ve got a Mystic Realm there."


    "You own a Mystic Realm?" Oxen asked, looking surprised.


    I nodded, saying, "Found it by ident."


    "When did you manage to get a Mystic Realm?" The man with the mustache asked, amazed.


    I ignored him, leaning back and closing my eyes for a bit.


    We reached Green Moon Vi quickly.


    What used to be a bustling ce was nowpletely ruined.


    "What...what the hell happened?" The man with the mustache gasped, staring at the wreckage.


    "Saumel Baton did this." I said coldly.


    "That bastard''s ruthless." Oxen muttered.


    I led them toward the Mystic Realm without saying anything.


    "Go get some food." I told the man with the mustache.


    "Why me?" The man with the mustacheined.


    "Didn''t you say you''d treat Oxen? Stop whining and go!" I said, giving him a kick.


    The man with the mustache grumbled but agreed to go anyway.


    I slowly opened the Mystic Realm, saying, "Oxen, go ahead."


    Oxen nodded and stepped into the Mystic Realm with me.


    The moment we entered, qi energy hit us.


    "This qi is incredible." Oxen said, sounding impressed.


    "Oxen, you can stay here if you want." I offered.


    Oxen shook his head, "I go where Master Crane goes."


    I didn''t push it. Going deeper into the Mystic Realm, I noticed Paul Randall wasn''t around.


    "Where''s Senior Randall?" I asked, frowning at Spike Viktor.


    "Senior Randall left the Realm some time ago." Spike told me.


    "Did he break through to Martial Saint yet?" I asked.


    "No, not yet." Spike shook his head.


    I wondered if even Paul Randall had to face trials to reach Martial Saint level.


    "Whatever." I shrugged it off.


    I walked to a nearby house with Oxen and sat down.


    "Oxen, wait here. The man with the mustache will be back soon." I said politely.


    Oxen nodded and shut his eyes.


    ——


    An hour passed before the man with the mustache came back with various dishes and a bottle of wine.


    "Damn, this cost me hundreds. Mason better pay me back." The man with the mustache grumbled.


    He waited for Mason to open the Mystic Realm, then went inside.


    He had no idea someone was watching.


    The second he entered the Realm, a figure stepped out from hiding.


    The figure watched coldly, then pulled out a phone to make a call.


    "Mr. Baton, just like you thought, that guy is definitely working with Mason Raymond." The voice was serious.


    On the other end, Saumel Baton smirked, "So what, did you find Mason Raymond?"


    "Mason Raymond is probably hiding in a Mystic Realm at Green Moon Vi. Even Master Williams checked it out."


    Saumel Baton''s eyes got sharp, and heughed, "Perfect. Keep watching. I''ming over."


    After hanging up, Saumel Baton immediately grabbed two Martial Saints from the Baton Family and headed for Green Moon Vi.


    ——


    Back inside the Mystic Realm...


    The man with the mustache set several dishes in front of Oxen: pig head meat, vegetables, peanuts, and three side dishes.


    There was also a jug of wine he couldn''t name sitting on the table.


    "Oxen, dig in, it''s on me!" The man with the mustache bragged.


    Oxen took a sip of wine and frowned. "This tastes awful! You actually drink this stuff?"


    "What? This is the best wine we''ve got around here!" The man with the mustache lied.


    I pulled the man with the mustache aside and asked, "This is what you''re serving our guest?"


    "What''s wrong with it? This is good food! Besides, we''re in the middle of nowhere - this is the best I could find." Heined.


    "You''re such a cheapskate." I couldn''t help cursing.


    But since the food was already here, we didn''t have much choice.


    After eating, Oxen patted his stomach and stood up, saying, "Thanks for the meal. Time for me to go."


    "Already?" I couldn''t help asking.


    "Oxen, stay a few more days. I can take you around Capital City - there''s amazing food there." I suggested.


    Oxen shook his head, "I''ve been away too long. Need to get back."


    Since he seemed set on leaving, I didn''t push. "Alright then. Come visit whenever you can."


    "Sure." Oxen nodded simply.


    I walked Oxen to the Mystic Realm''s exit.


    I opened it and the three of us stepped out.


    "Oxen, give Master Crane my regards when you get back." I said, bowing slightly.


    Oxen grunted, saying, "Will do. Feel free to visit if you get the chance."


    "Definitely!" I said eagerly.


    "Well, Mason, never expected you to have a Mystic Realm."


    Just then, a voice came from the shadows.


    Saumel Baton walked out casually with two Martial Saints behind him.


    My face changed immediately!


    We''d been found!


    "I knew I was right." The man with the mustache quickly hid behind Oxen.


    I stared at Saumel Baton and took a deep breath, "Saumel Baton, you tracked us down. You''re sharper than I gave you credit for."


    Saumel Baton put his hands behind his back and said casually, "Think I''m like those idiots? You got awayst time, but where will you run now?"


    The two Martial Saints waved their hands and sealed off the space around us.


    "Your call -e quietly or let me cripple you first before dragging you back?" Saumel Batonughed coldly.


    Before I could answer, Oxen asked, "Who are these guys?"


    The man with the mustache quickly said, "Oxen, they''re bad news. They kill Demonic Beasts for food every day. Last time, they tried to kill us just for speaking up. They''replete animals!"