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?"

"Explain. Why are

him. "Do you remember that there was another snake like me back during the war? It aligned itself with your fate and used the country's fortune to

that was forbidden. That one was

glanced at it.

you, and apparently, he also left behind something of yours. I don't know what it was. That person's cultivation was

a while back-that was likely caused by the old cultivator. He must have ordered the dragon

lord, that's betrayal! It disobeyed your will by summoning the rain on its own! It's even more unworthy of taking

ignored its final comment, his gaze

sighing heavily, her eyes red and swollen, as

quickly wiped her face

"I wanted

You should just sit and chat. I can tell that you don't cook often." It was evident

directly, "I noticed you've been crying.

can't speak ill of the River God here! The clan

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