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?"

almost indifferent. "Explain. Why are there traces of

there was another snake like me back during

that was forbidden. That

glanced at it.

for you, and apparently, he also left behind something of yours. I don't know what it was. That person's cultivation was too high-I didn't dare look too

was likely caused by the old cultivator. He must have ordered the

disobeyed your will by summoning the rain

ignored its final comment, his gaze

heavily, her eyes red and

face and asked,

smiled slightly. "I wanted to

sit and chat. I can tell that you don't

didn't waste time with pleasantries and asked directly, "I noticed you've been crying. Is

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

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