Chapter 1710 They Will Come for You Next

"The chosen child, of course," Carmila said as she placed fresh fish and chips on the table. "She's to be the River God's bride and will have to spend a night alone by the riverbed. Maybe she got scared."

Martin took a drag from his cigarette and waved her off. "Go on, go make a couple more dishes. Enough of your blabbering."

Carmina inhaled sharply but turned and left without another word.

Wynter caught the implications immediately. She signaled to Dalton to stay put while she went to dig for more information herself.

Dalton, however, had his own way of keeping Martin under control.

When Martin came over to refill his tea, Dalton made his move. Instantly, Martin froze in place, and his consciousness was locked in the present moment.

Dalton was clear-headed. "Come out."

The black serpent slithered out reluctantly. "Yes, my lord?"

indifferent. "Explain. Why are there

me back during the war?

like that was

glanced at it.

hurriedly continued, "Then, an old cultivator came by. He set up offerings for you, and apparently, he also left behind something

old cultivator.

will by summoning the rain on its own! It's even more unworthy

final comment, his gaze shifting to the

Wynter entered the kitchen, she immediately noticed Carmila sighing heavily, her eyes red and swollen, as

seeing Wynter, Carmila quickly wiped her face

"I wanted to help

and chat. I can tell that you don't cook often." It was

with pleasantries and asked directly, "I

Carmila quickly clamped a hand over her mouth. "You can't speak ill of the River

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