The Ploy

One day before the beast calling auction.

In the heart of Zander City, there was a huge luxurious estate surrounding by great walls and many powerful cultivator guards. 

This was the Earl Estate of Patrick Zander, the earl of Zander county and head of the Zander family. 

There was a large courtyard in the estate, decorated with beautiful flowers, as a delightful fragrance filled its air.

In the center of this courtyard, there was a large rectangular jade table and lavishing chairs. 

At this moment, 28 out of 34 chairs were occupied!

They all wore luxurious attires and there was a dignified air around them as if they were all above the masses. They were all nobles!

"Where is Earl Zander?" A middle-aged man spoke with a stern voice.

"Viscount Ayaan, your guess is as good as mine." The man sitting in front of Ayaan shrug.