Legend of Wyatt

Chapter 2036: Prisoner Surveillance Hall

Wyatt Barnes’ luck was undeniable.

The elder from the Willow Family mentioned by Reuben Willow happened to not be on duty.

As Reuben Willow spoke, the family elder, a stern-faced middle-aged man, readily agreed to take Wyatt Barnes to the ’Prisoner Surveillance Hall’ to meet Paisley Flores.

"Thank you, Elder Dash Willow."

Seeing the middle-aged man readily agree, Wyatt Barnes quickly expressed his gratitude.

Earlier, after being introduced by Reuben Willow, he learned that the middle-aged man before him was named ’Dash Willow.’ Though he appeared to be middle-aged, he was actually from the generation of Reuben Willow’s great-great-grandfather—a veritable ’old man.’

As the most outstanding young talent of the current Willow Family, Reuben Willow was cherished, even indulged, by Dash Willow.

That’s why Dash Willow readily agreed to Reuben Willow’s request to take Wyatt Barnes to the ’Prisoner Surveillance Hall’ to see Paisley Flores.

Of course, it was limited to seeing Paisley Flores.

On the way, Reuben Willow repeatedly warned Wyatt Barnes not to mention the Saintess and her daughter in front of Dash Willow, so Wyatt tried hard to conceal his excitement.

He was afraid Dash Willow might notice anything amiss.

"Yakira, I will take him to see Paisley Flores next. You can return to practice. Strive to advance your skills further... aim to become the ninth ’prodigy’ of our Fire Worship Sect!"

Before leaving with Wyatt Barnes, Dash Willow seriously addressed Reuben Willow.

His words carried high hopes for Reuben Willow.

High hopes that an elder has for a younger generation!

"Yes, great-grandfather."

Reuben Willow immediately responded respectfully, looked at Wyatt Barnes with slight helplessness, and then obediently returned.

"Wyatt Barnes, follow me to the ’Prisoner Surveillance Hall’!"

Dash Willow looked at Wyatt Barnes and, inviting him along, revealed a bit of surprise in his eyes.

He had also heard about Wyatt Barnes’ ’deeds.’

Because of this, he was uncertain if his family’s outstanding young Reuben Willow knowing someone like Wyatt Barnes was a blessing or a curse.

To be honest, if it weren’t for ’Reuben Willow,’ he couldn’t possibly help Wyatt Barnes and would even fear being associated with him.

Now, Reuben Willow had spoken to him, his great-grandfather, so he naturally had no reason not to help Wyatt Barnes.

"Okay."

As Wyatt Barnes acknowledged the invitation, he followed Dash Willow towards the outside of the main hall.

After leaving the main hall, on the way to the ’Prisoner Surveillance Hall,’ Dash Willow gave Wyatt Barnes a casual glance and said calmly, "Wyatt Barnes, it’s clear that Yakira values you as a friend..."

Here, Dash Willow paused, seeming somewhat hesitant.

"Elder Dash Willow, feel free to speak your mind."

Detecting the underlying message in Dash Willow’s words, Wyatt Barnes smiled and said.

"I hope... you will maintain a certain distance from Yakira in the future. Even publicly fall out with him!"

Dash Willow continued.

"Are you worried, Elder Dash Willow, that I might drag Brother Reuben down?"

Wyatt Barnes wasn’t ’simple-minded,’ and naturally guessed the ’meaning’ behind Dash Willow’s words.

"It’s not just about worrying you might drag Yakira down; it’s also about the potential threat to our Willow Family!"

Dash Willow openly stated, "The ’Maximus Lee’ you provoked earlier at the Four Symbols Altar is one thing; I’m not afraid of him! With me around, he can’t touch the Willow Family. But, the two people you offended later in the Holy Land—their backgrounds are such that even I have to be cautious!"

"By offending them, you provoked two beings akin to ’Elder Silver Flame’ level individuals... Should they vent their anger on the Willow Family because of you, not even I could handle it!"

Speaking to this point, Dash Willow’s eyes revealed deep apprehension.

Dash Willow was currently the strongest figure in the Willow Family.

Yet, even as the family’s strongest, he was merely on par with the Fire Worship Sect’s ’silver flame elders.’

Gold flame elders, he couldn’t possibly contend with!

Upon hearing Dash Willow’s words, Wyatt Barnes fell silent.

Previously, he hadn’t truly considered this aspect.

Now, through Dash Willow’s reminder, he couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat!

If Reuben Willow really got implicated because of him, if Reuben Willow’s family really suffered because of him... he could never forgive himself!

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder Dash Willow."

Taking a deep breath, Wyatt Barnes looked at Dash Willow and sincerely said, "Rest assured... within a month, I will make everyone believe that I’ve fallen out and cut ties with Brother Reuben!"

"Wyatt Barnes, your understanding reassures me that you are indeed a friend worth having; Yakira has a fine eye."

Dash Willow nodded with satisfaction, and added, "However, I understand Yakira well... such a child would be unwilling to publicly abandon a friend like you just like that."

"Elder Dash Willow, rest assured, I will persuade Brother Reuben."

Wyatt Barnes confidently stated.

Upon hearing Wyatt Barnes’ words, Dash Willow fully relaxed.

Afterwards, silence prevailed.

The ’Prisoner Surveillance Hall’ within the Enforcement Hall lay to the north of the main hall, on the outskirts of the Enforcement Hall’s zone, nestled against the northern steep mountain ranges of Holy Island.

Near the Prisoner Surveillance Hall, Wyatt Barnes and Dash Willow were naturally stopped.

"Elder Dash Willow."

The one stopping them was a Copper Flame Elder from the Enforcement Hall, who was also very respectful towards Dash Willow.

"Take me to see Elder Shmuel Morgan and the others."

Dash Willow said calmly.

"Yes."

Immediately after, under the guidance of the Copper Flame Elder from the Enforcement Hall, Wyatt Barnes followed Dash Willow to meet the three Silver Flame Elders currently on duty in the Prisoner Surveillance Hall.

The Silver Flame Elders of the Enforcement Hall all knew each other.

Coincidentally, the three Silver Flame Elders on duty at the Prisoner Surveillance Hall this time all had a good relationship with Dash Willow, so they agreed to Dash Willow’s request to let Wyatt Barnes see Paisley Flores.

However, there was a time limit.

From the time Wyatt Barnes met with Paisley Flores, there was only a "quarter of an hour."

Although he felt that a quarter of an hour was very short, Wyatt Barnes did not bargain because he knew he could see Paisley Flores only because of Dash Willow’s connections.

He didn’t have any right to bargain at all!

"In that case, I trouble you three."

Having obtained the permission of the three Silver Flame Elders on duty in the Prisoner Surveillance Hall, Dash Willow cupped his hands and bowed in thanks.

Soon, under the guidance of one of the Silver Flame Elders, Shmuel Morgan, Wyatt Barnes entered the Prisoner Surveillance Hall.

After Wyatt Barnes was taken into the Prisoner Surveillance Hall, the other two Silver Flame Elders looked at Dash Willow in surprise and asked, "Dash Willow, what is your relationship with that Wyatt Barnes? Why would you help him like this?"

"Yes. What is your relationship with him?"

Since Wyatt Barnes’s "portrait" had already spread throughout the entire Fire Worship Sect, the two Silver Flame Elders recognized Wyatt Barnes at first glance.

As for Wyatt Barnes’s various "deeds" in the past, they had also heard about them.

"No particular relationship. It’s just that he knows a junior of mine, and my junior asked me to do this favor."

Dash Willow said with a faint smile.

"Dash Willow, this Wyatt Barnes is a ’hot potato’... you’d better let your junior stay away from him."

"Yes. He has even offended Fore Reid... Fore Reid is the ’favorite’ of our Vice Hall Master Reid in the Enforcement Hall! Wyatt Barnes has stirred his ’favorite,’ and he surely won’t let it go easily."

The two Silver Flame Elders had a good relationship with Dash Willow, so they promptly reminded him.

"I understand."

Dash Willow nodded. If he didn’t understand, he wouldn’t have said so much to Wyatt Barnes before.

However, thinking that Wyatt Barnes had agreed to him, he also felt relieved.

On the other side, under the guidance of the Silver Flame Elder, Shmuel Morgan, Wyatt Barnes entered the Prisoner Surveillance Hall.

As soon as they entered the Prisoner Surveillance Hall, Wyatt Barnes could feel a chill wind blowing in, causing him to shiver involuntarily, as if the depths of the Prisoner Surveillance Hall were like an icy snow valley environment.

"Wyatt Barnes, I’m quite curious... do you have any relationship with the ’Dragonsmith Clan’?"

Shmuel Morgan, who had remained silent all along, suddenly spoke up and asked.

"Elder Shmuel Morgan, I just happened to acquire the inheritance of the Nine-Clawed Divine Dragon and gained the ability to transform into a ’Nine-Clawed Dragon Warrior’... as for the Dragonsmith Clan, I’ve never had any contact with them."

Wyatt Barnes said with a wry smile.

"With your talent, combined with your identity as a ’Nine-Clawed Dragon Warrior,’ if you went to the Dragonsmith Clan, you would certainly be given special cultivation focus!"

Shmuel Morgan’s eyes flashed, and he continued, "Although I don’t know what your relationship with Dash Willow is, since he’s willing to help you see Paisley Flores, it shows that you have a pretty good relationship with him."

"On account of my many years of friendship with him... I advise you to leave the Fire Worship Sect as soon as possible. Our Enforcement Hall’s Vice Hall Master Reid is not to be trifled with!"

Mentioning ’Vice Hall Master Reid,’ a deep trepidation also flashed in Shmuel Morgan’s eyes.

"Thank you, Elder Shmuel Morgan, for the reminder."

Knowing that Shmuel Morgan meant well, Wyatt Barnes quickly expressed his gratitude, but he did not plan to take Shmuel Morgan’s advice.

His only purpose in coming to the Fire Worship Sect was:

To rescue Keer and her daughter!

Until he rescued Keer and her daughter, unless absolutely necessary, he would not easily leave the Fire Worship Sect.

Seemingly seeing Wyatt Barnes’s indifference, Shmuel Morgan didn’t say much more, maintaining his silence for the rest of the journey.

The deeper they got into the Prisoner Surveillance Hall, the colder the aura emanating from within became.

"Elder Shmuel Morgan... is it always so cold inside the Prisoner Surveillance Hall?"

Seemingly having thought of something, Wyatt Barnes’s face grew solemn, and he looked at Shmuel Morgan and asked.

In his eyes, there was clearly a flicker of anxiety.

"The holding areas inside are much colder than here."

Shmuel Morgan replied.

"Much colder than here?"

Wyatt Barnes’s pupils contracted, and the first thing he thought of was his and Keer’s daughter.

The environment here, with Keer’s cultivation level, she might be able to withstand it...

But their daughter?

How old is she?

Can she withstand it?

At this thought, Wyatt Barnes felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife.