Chapter 4557


    James knew the aura he sensed before was not from


    N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    Madenia. He was slightly puzzled by the situation but did not press her about it.


    “Whether you’re Waleria or not, you must get away from here as soon as possible. It’s very dangerous.


    I’ll take my leave first.”


    After giving a kind reminder, James was about to leave.


    However, Madenia tugged his arm and said, “You can’t leave.”


    James stared at her and asked, “Why not?”


    Madenia said sternly, “You have to protect me. I’m still very weak right now and can’t travel through the


    Endlos Void yet. I need you to protect me for a while. Naturally, I’m not asking you to do it for free. I’ll


    give you whatever you need as payment. Whatever Supernatural Power, Empyrean herbs, or


    legendary weapons you need, I’ll give to you.”


    “Really?” James looked at her dubiously.


    Judging from Madenia’s aura, she had just entered the Ancestral God Rank. How would someone at


    her cultivation rank have what he needed?


    Despite his doubts, James knew there was something unusual about Madenia since it was impossible


    for an Ancestral God to enter a shattered universe and set up such


    a powerful formation.


    James suspected that even if she was not Waleria, she might be someone closely rted to Waleria.


    ‘What do you need?” Madenia stared at him.


    Although Madenia looked young, she had a mature demeanor.


    James rubbed his chin and replied, “I need a lot of Empyrean herbs. The higher the quality, the better.


    If you have Acmean herbs, I would appreciate it more.”


    “Deal.”


    Madenia agreed without hesitation. Then, she said, “From now onward, you’ll be my bodyguard for a


    while. I’ll give you an Acmean herb for now. After some time, I’ll give you more.”


    After speaking, Madenia casually waved her hand, and a red fruit appeared before James.


    The fragrant fruit exuded a red glow and powerful aura.


    ‘This is an Acmean Berry that contains abundant Acme Power.”


    Madenia causally tossed the fruit over to James.


    James epted it ecstatically and put it away. Then, he said smilingly, “You sure are generous. You


    gave me an Acmean Berry without much hesitation. You have yourself a deal. I’ll protect you from now


    on. Tell me what you need me to do.”


    “I just need you to follow me and help me deal with some enemies when necessary,” said Madenia.


    She knew James was not very powerful. However, his physical strength was at leastparable to the


    Caelum Acme Rank. She was in a tough spot and needed a powerhouse like him to move around more


    safely.


    Her strength would eventually recover as long as she could buy enough time. She might even reach a


    higher cultivation rank than before casting the Forbidden Art. If that were to happen, even the


    Daemonium Sect’s Leader would not be a threat to her.


    James leaned over and whispered, “Are you Waleria? The Daemonium Sect’s powerhouses have


    already left. Since I’ve already agreed to protect you, you should at least tell me the truth, don’t you


    think?”


    Despite her youthful appearance, Madenia had an outstanding figure. James was slightly distracted by


    her faint fragrance when he got close.


    “Get lost.”


    Madenia ced her palm on James’ face and shoved him away. After creating distance, she said


    calmly, “Remember who you are. You’re my bodyguard and should stay three meters away from me.


    You’re not allowed to get close to me.”


    “Yes, yes. You’re the boss and have the final say,” James replied nonchntly.


    Major sects and families hogged most quality Empyrean herbs. Therefore, James was willing to ept


    and endure her behavior since he could acquire Acmean Herbs and Berries.