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.

yet he was deeply unsettled. The patriarch of the

and

were spot on the Sanders family was in dire

here. Please, come in," Francis welcomed Sebastian as he was unaware of

who typically kept to himself and was seldom seen

noted

and the esteemed Elder of the Sanders family, Ian Sanders-uncle to

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

rarely venture out. What brings you here today?" Cassandra

and thought a change of scenery might help me

was tense inside, wary that

concerns were

he spent most of his time in seclusion cultivation. Even the Lennon family, including Cassandra, knew

had food and drink prepared. Let's eat

dining room, where the spread was sumptuous. As the

Sebastian asked, "How is Ms. Sanders doing

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