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?"

sounded almost indifferent. "Explain. Why are

like me back

founding the nation, becoming spirits like that was forbidden.

at

came by. He set up offerings for you, and apparently, he also left behind something of yours.

by the old cultivator. He must have ordered

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

his

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

Wynter, Carmila quickly wiped her face and asked, "Why did you

smiled slightly. "I

food's almost done. You should just sit and chat. I can tell that you don't

and asked directly, "I noticed you've been crying. Is

could finish, Carmila quickly clamped a hand over her mouth. "You can't speak ill of the River God here! The

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