My Divine Pet Enables Me To Become The Biggest Winner
Chapter 473 - 357: An Unexpected Candidate_1

Chapter 473: Chapter 357: An Unexpected Candidate_1

Andrew Oamond arranged for a nice place, where the surrounding area was populated by officials from the Imperial Court. The clean and quiet streets were regularly patrolled by government officials under the jurisdiction of Hassan, so there would be no disturbances from idlers.

The three-story mansion was more than enough for Owen Bertram and his entourage. Andrew Oamond even temporarily found some maids and servants to serve them.

"Please settle in, Sir. Tonight, I will set up a table at Setlla Pavilion to welcome you and help you shake off your journey’s dust..." Andrew Oamond had just spoken when Owen Bertram hadn’t even declined yet, Ferdinand’s disciples all refused one after another: "No need to bother, we’ll just eat at home."

"Sir Owen is tired from the journey and still needs to prepare for the Dragon and Snake List. Let’s not make a fuss."

"Whatever the young lady wants to eat, I will go buy it now. The market in the Capital surely has many precious and fresh ingredients."

Andrew Oamond had a puzzled look on his face, but as Owen Bertram’s master was a Sixth Great Realm cultivator, he could not directly rebuke him.

Owen Bertram laughed: "Let’s not go out, Brother Andrew, if you’re willing, stay and eat with us tonight."

Andrew Oamond was somewhat tempted, but his subordinates behind him were making faces, signaling that staying for a family dinner was not as fun as spending the night on the town. After all, they had made plans for the night – after Setlla Pavilion, they were going to head to the Education Bureau. They knew their boss said that he would foot the bill, so they were not willing to miss out!

With no choice, Andrew Oamond excused himself: "We won’t disturb you anymore, Sir. Please rest well."

As they exited the courtyard, they heard the cheers from Ferdinand’s disciples. Andrew Oamond wondered, was it really worth all this fuss?

Of course, the disciples were happy. There wouldn’t be enough food to go around if they stayed, and they questioned if there would even be a mouthful for each person.

Hurry up and go, don’t linger.

The disciples followed closely and dispersed: "Let’s go buy groceries!"

Whether they could buy ingredients that would satisfy the young lady was crucial – it concerned whether they could have a satisfying meal tonight!

...

In the evening, Andrew Oamond and his group bumped into Wayne Malvin and his party at the Education Bureau, leading to mutual ridicule and almost erupting into another fight.

The people who had been waiting to corner Owen Bertram at the City Gate during the day were not sent by Colby Dominic, but instead, were Wayne Malvin’s friends. After being beaten up earlier, they were out to let off some steam.

As a result, they ran into this group again.

Andrew Oamond, who had won the fight during the day, wouldn’t let it go even at night. As the two parties parted ways, he bluntly insulted them: "Wayne Malvin, you might as well just withdraw now. If you encounter Sir Owen on the Dragon and Snake List, you’ll definitely end up with a black eye and a swollen face. Why put yourself through that?"

Wayne Malvin’s face turned green with anger. Even being surrounded by girls in the private room couldn’t improve his mood. He clenched his teeth and vowed, "If I do meet that Owen Bertram, I’ll beat the shit out of him!"

...

When Owen Bertram entered the Capital, Colby Dominic immediately received the news and furiously stormed over to Salome Tower, giving them a thorough scolding. Salome Tower was baffled: Ken, what are you up to?

Wasn’t your mission to intercept and kill Bishop Bertram, not protect him from being killed?!

How did accepting a mission turn you into an Officiant in the Horizon Bureau? Is the life of a Sixth Great Realm cultivator so casual?!

But with things as they were, what could be done? Would they issue a kill order against Ken? He was a Sixth Great Realm cultivator, after all!

Both Colby Dominic and Salome Tower had no choice but to begrudgingly accept the situation for the time being. Ken hadn’t completed the task or received the payment yet, anyway.

Colby Dominic scolded Salome Tower first, then calmed down to consider the situation. Owen Bertram had arrived, and he needed to ensure that Wayne Malvin could progress even further on the Dragon and Snake List. He had to give him a surefire way to win.

Although Wayne Malvin’s cultivation level was higher than Owen Bertram’s, Colby Dominic was still not at ease. He had already ordered his people to collect information on Owen Bertram and knew that he could not rely simply on cultivation levels to estimate Owen Bertram’s fighting capabilities.

What made him most uneasy was Nick Liam’s confidence in Owen Bertram being able to "teach a lesson" to Wayne Malvin.

Colby Dominic recognized the old lady’s abilities despite her narrow-mindedness, domineering conduct, boundless greed, cruel methods, and ageless appearance. He figured she must have meticulously schemed to force Wayne Malvin into a confrontation with Owen Bertram, feeling tenaciously assured of their odds.

Colby Dominic took out a Communication Talisman: "Did you find the item?"

"Sir, we have obtained it. Your subordinate is currently on his way back to the Capital."

"Very well." Colby Dominic finally breathed a sigh of relief. With that item, there should be no worries, and Owen Bertram would definitely not be a match for his son!

...

When Owen Bertram arrived in the Capital, there were only three days left until the Dragon and Snake List event. A large number of young cultivators from all over the Wood Dynasty had gathered in the Capital, and even cultivators from nearby vassal countries like the Nanni Nation and Sang Island had been attracted.

These people were all accompanied by various guards and attendants. The inns in the Capital were fully occupied, and if it hadn’t been for Andrew Oamond’s prior arrangement, Owen Bertram wouldn’t have even been able to find any accommodations.

Owen Bertram calmly honed his various abilities at his residence while waiting for the Dragon and Snake List to begin.

It wasn’t until the day before the Dragon and Snake List that the Emperor finally issued an edict determining the chief examiner – Dean Morton of Merton Academy, which surprised everyone. It wasn’t one of the popular candidates from before, but Dean Morton had a bad reputation. He wasn’t wicked, but he was known for being "fairly priced and honest with both young and old."