The Almighty Dragon General

Chapter 864 

Tobias gave James a once over before letting out a pleased huff. “Not bad, your complexion’s improved.” 

James’ eyes bored into the elderly man before him. 

Technically, Tobias was James’ grand-uncle. 

However, he was the farthest thing from family to James whose anger at the events from ten years still burned furiously in his chest. 

Ignoring the hateful gaze directed at him, Tobias addressed James, “I’m sure you’ve already heard from Maxinne that they’ll seek to destabilize the situation by killing you. Unfortunately, the Cadens can no longer afford to protect you. 

Never taking his eyes off Tobias, James said coldly, “I don’t need the Cadens’ protection.” 

“Oho ?” 

Tobias exclaimed in amusement. His lips twitched into something resembling a smile. “You’re courageous, I’ll give you that. However, in your current condition, you don’t have a snowball’s chance in hell against them. Even if you had no injuries and were in peak condition, you’ll still get crushed with extreme ease if you faced them. You’re merely a first-rank practitioner at the end of the day. 

“… But, seeing as you’re a Caden, it would be inappropriate for me as the patriarch of the family to simply stick my head in the sand and leave you to your fate.” 

James looked at Tobias, unsure of what he was about to say. 

fingers. “Take him to the basement.”

“Understood.” 

Maxine nodded. 

and walked out

a wheelchair and wheeled him

his seat.

luck, James. Although, whether or not you receive the knowledge is up

pursed his lips together. Nothing is making

do you mean?”

she continued explaining to James, “You should have seen the items contained in the box unearthed from the ancient tomb of the Prince of Orchid. Perhaps you have also heard that these items are the key to unravelling the secret of the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge. Many have gazed their upon the painting itself, but only you, grandpa, and our great-grandfather are know about the

items inside the box can truly unravel the secret of the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge. What the painting is concealling is the methods of reaching the ninth rank. More specifically, it details the secrets of an unparalleled cultivation

James’ face when he

chance to decipher the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s

Maxine’s mouth turned up. “You should be honored. Only a handful of our family members have the right to do so. My grandfather is hoping that you’ll be able to uncover the secrets hidden within Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge. That’s your only hope in being able

James towards

mansion could only be described as

corridor that seemed to have no end in sight.

in the courtyard which held a hidden security feature.

button, and a passageway appeared. They entered