Chapter 868 

“Before I forget…” 

Just as she was leaving, Tobias called out to Maxine, “Wait.” 

“Is something the matter, grandpa?” 

Tobias turned to her. “You are also someone who is highly proficient in martial arts. Feel free to head to the basement if you have nothing better to do.It’ll be a great learning opportunity for you as well.” 

Maxine kneeled on the ground reverently and said, “I’m not worthy.” 

 

Tobias beckoned her to stand. “I’m giving you express permission to do as you see fit..” “But grandpa… I’m not a real Caden. I don’t have Caden blood coursing through my veins. The ancestral teachings were specific about ” Maxine fiddled with the hem of her dress. 

Tobias raised his hand to interrupt her. “What’s the point of following rigid and obsolete ancestral teachings? Even if you aren’t a Caden by heritage, you were practically raised as a Caden since childgood. I consider you my own granddaughter. All these years, you’ve stayed by my side devising plans and strategies for me. Besides, I’m merely allowing you to try your hand at the enigma. Whether or not you learn anything will depend on your own ability.” 

“Understood.” 

Maxine slowly stood up. 

Tobias dismissed her. “You’re free to go.” 

quickly left for the

left, Tobias stared into the distance and pondered about what Maxine had

speculation was not entirely unfounded.

still alive, everything would make

hope that it

Tobias muttered darkly. 

he stood up and left.

the underground

time to rest, James was able to think clearly again.

diagram once more, but could not glean anything of use from it. Finally, his gaze moved to

flower, an ordinary-looking wooden house, and a full moon painted on the

to the lush, rolling hills that formed the

at the foot

Millenia had passed, but the details were still immaculatę. The intricate flower patterns on the door were still clearly visible.

James realized that there was something off about the location of the flower.

wooden house

seemed to have

in the painting, a moon had also been drawn.

these little’oddities defied common sense.

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