However, Sebastian still sensed something was off. The gatekeepers had changed.

During his brief stay at the Sanders Manor, the guards had always been the same few individuals on rotation. Yet now, unfamiliar figures stood watch.

Sebastian's suspicions deepened further when his spiritual senses detected even the hidden sentries had been replaced. However, his probing was limited by the reach of his spiritual senses.

"Mr. Ethan, what brings you here?" the guards asked, bowing hurriedly upon spotting Sebastian.

"I need to speak with your patriach," Sebastian replied calmly.

"Mr. Sanders is right inside. Please, come in, Mr. Ethan." The guards respectfully ushered him in without hesitation.

As Sebastian stepped into Sanders Manor, a subtle unease settled upon him due to the faint odor of blood hanging in the air.

"Mr. Sanders, Mr. Ethan has arrived," one of the guards announced upon reaching the grand hall.

Francis quickly emerged to greet him. "Mr. Ethan! What brings you here?"

"I was just hoping to share a drink. I hope I'm not causing any inconvenience," Sebastian responded smoothly.

was deeply unsettled. The patriarch of the Sanders family had

knew Francis, whose abilities and strength paled

spot on the Sanders family was in

at all! We're honored to have you here. Please, come in," Francis welcomed Sebastian as he was unaware of the

who typically kept to himself

hall, Sebastian noted

Sanders family, Ian Sanders-uncle to both Francis and Bruce. He was

Lennon, a young woman in her 20s and heiress to the Lennon family.

rarely venture out. What brings you here

in my cultivation and and thought a change of scenery might help me unwind," Sebastian replied

demeanor, Sebastian was tense inside, wary that Cassandra, from the Lennon family, might see through his

Sebastian's concerns were

real Ethan rarely surfaced, as he spent most of his time in seclusion cultivation. Even the Lennon family, including Cassandra, knew little about him. Her

smiled and said, "I've already had food and drink prepared.

the dining room, where the spread was sumptuous. As the drinks flowed, their

moment, Sebastian asked, "How

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