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.” 

left for the basement.

had left, Tobias stared into the distance

not entirely unfounded.

truly still alive, everything would make perfect sense.

that it really isn’t him.”

Tobias muttered darkly. 

up and

underground

taking some time to rest, James was able to think clearly

it. Finally,

was deceptively simple. There was a mountain, a flower, an ordinary-looking wooden house, and a full moon painted

seemed to be no end to the lush,

quaintly at the foot

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

there was something off about the location of the flower.

the wooden house and right below the full moon.

white petals seemed to have blossomed in the sky itself.

was clearly daytime in the painting,

defied

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