When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 457: Chapter 483 Wang Hu Confirms His Love

Xiao Hong felt that something was suspicious. She was ambiguous, certainly having committed a serious mistake. Wang Hu should not be dragged into it. Wang Hu nodded; he thought the same.

Bai Fanglan was both ashamed and angry, almost to the point of bursting with rage. But she couldn’t leave in a huff and kneeled before him, choking up, "What’s the point in discussing past events? I promise this will be the last time I trouble you. Please don’t be so heartless; consider the child we lost..."

Xiao Hong interrupted her, "Hasn’t Wang Hu compensated you? Everything has a limit. Once it’s too much, it’s fake. You’re not disabled. You’re healthy, young, and have a college education. What’s so difficult about finding a job? You simply don’t want to work hard yourself and want easy money, but how is that possible?"

"Shut up," Bai Fanglan shouted angrily, "Who asked you to mind our business? Matters between Wang Hu and me are not yours to interfere with!"

Xiao Hong slightly frowned and became silent.

Wang Hu said, "Xiao Hong is right; I won’t help you find a job. If you want to kneel, you can just keep kneeling."

After saying this, he took Xiao Hong’s hand and walked away quickly. Xiao Hong’s entire arm felt stiff, and turning back, she glanced at Bai Fanglan left crying on the spot, then at Wang Hu.

Wang Hu chuckled, "Stop looking. No matter what happens to that woman, I won’t care."

"Hmm, but you’re still holding my hand."

"Is it wrong for me to hold your hand?"

Xiao Hong blushed, "But... but you said it was fake."

"It’s real now. Can I really hold your hand now?" Wang Hu smiled as he looked at her.

Xiao Hong lowered her head, rarely shy.

Wang Hu said, "I need to ask for your forgiveness. I’ve been divorced because I was immature in handling emotions and lacked empathy, like a wooden post, which hurt some people."

"I also dated before, but we broke up due to personality differences," she was quick to say, "Those romantic things aren’t suitable for us soldiers; we’ll be a fitting pair. Don’t ask about the past, but cherish the present!"

Though Wang Hu had a cold temperament, he was quite lenient with his own, giving Xiao Hong confidence that she’d have a good life with him.

Wang Hu laughed out loud, deciding to forget the pretensions. Together, they walked hand in hand.

Thus, Xiao Hong, once just helping out, became truly involved in the relationship, though Wang Hu’s parents weren’t aware.

A few days later, Wang Hu’s father’s lung examination results came out, just a minor inflammation from excessive smoking, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Mrs. Wang resolutely banned his smoking and incidentally pressed Wang Hu to finalize the marriage plans.

Both families highly approved, hastily setting their wedding for New Year’s Day, intending to relocate quickly. Otherwise, in such a remote area, how could Xiao Hong be pregnant? The parents were worried.

Thinking it over, Wang Hu agreed; he had been away long enough.

Things were joyous in their circle, but Bai Fanglan was miserable. Pleading with Wang Hu yielded no results, so she sought out other acquaintances. However, her grandfather, now retired, led these people to be extremely perfunctory towards her. Furthermore, Bai Fanglan’s affairs had become widely known, making hospitals reject her due to her poor medical skills.

Soon after her expulsion, she was forcibly discharged and returned home, only to find Bai Chuan had prepared a purchased train ticket for her.

Infuriated to the point of liver pain, Bai Fanglan bit her lip, "Grandfather, are you really giving me no way out? Just driving me away like this?"

Bai Chuan sighed, "It’s for your own good! Staying here no longer holds any meaning. I’m getting old, truly cannot withstand the stress anymore. Don’t worry; every month when my salary comes, I’ll send you fifty bucks."

Bai Fanglan coldly laughed, standing up abruptly, "Fine! Since you dislike me so much, I’ll leave! You’ll get your wish!"

She returned to her room and slammed the door.

Bai Chuan shook his head and went to care for his great-granddaughter. The child was pitiable; Bai Fanglan never cared while working, and even now unemployed, she remained indifferent.

The next morning, Bai Chuan woke up to find Bai Fanglan’s room in disarray. Everything was thrown about, yet she was gone.

Bai Chuan was puzzled; what happened? Then on the table, he found a letter.

Bai Fanglan said she’s left, gone south to find work, aiming to return once successful. The child was left for Bai Chuan to care for temporarily. Besides her jewelry and savings, she also took four thousand bucks from Bai Chuan’s drawer.

Bai Fanglan left in a fit of anger, refusing to believe she wouldn’t succeed! She vowed to get revenge! Against everyone who looked down on her and ignored her!

Bai Chuan worried, struggling to catch his breath, almost fainting. What on earth is Bai Fanglan trying to do!

The child from the next room cried out loudly, and Bai Chuan couldn’t neglect her, so he went to take care of her. Seeing her dark, gaunt face, Bai Chuan sighed deeply too, poor child. No father, and a mother who’s always negligent.

Bai Chuan’s previous grand ambitions were wiped away, leaving him with only taking care of the child daily.

Meanwhile, Sun Chan’s situation gradually returned to calm. Yuan Bing, due to his indecency and attempt at intentional homicide at their camp, faced serious charges. Coupled with Gu Junming’s thorough investigation, a raft of Yuan Bing’s business misconducts came to light.

Including tax evasion, engineering fraud, and bribery, among others, these evidences ensured Yuan Bing likely wouldn’t come out for life. People all around talked about it extensively, mostly cursing Yuan Bing and Bai Fanglan, some discussing Sun Chan.

Zhuang Lin was jumping up and down vigorously, but her husband knew and suppressed her decisively.

Later, the camp erupted with another scandal, overshadowing this one. It turned out Liu Gang secretly wrote reports, intending to falsely accuse Gu Junming!Chapter 645

Timothy shrieked in pain and turned in the direction where the branch had come from. His eyes were filled with fury as he asked, "Who ambushed me?"

There were only trees in sight, and nobody was there. Mad and flabbergasted, Timothy knew that the attacker was strong. A person who could pierce through his palm and then a tree with a branch must be a divine grandmaster.

Hence, he hurriedly summoned his ride-Hurricane Eagle. When Hurricane Eagle arrived, he jumped on it in a hurry and escaped.

Kaitlyn sighed in relief and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your help, sir. Please step out so I can thank you in person."

Obviously, she wasn't going to receive an answer. Just then, Sebastian walked out of the forest next to her. Thinking that the hidden expert had revealed themselves, Kaitlyn twirled around and found Sebastian instead.

"It's you? Why are you still here?"

"Didn't you ask me to be your pretext? I can't leave just like that," Sebastian said.

"Aren't you afraid that I'm going to kill you?" Kaitlyn said dangerously.

Smiling, Sebastian shook his head. "You would have killed me already if you wanted to. Why did you wait until now?"

"It's because you still have some use. Once you lose your value, I'll kill you," she said coldly.

Sebastian smirked without a word. Finally, he realized that Kaitlyn was a kind person. She was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Although she kept saying she'd kill him, she never meant it.

"I'm returning to the sect. Don't forget your promise earlier to help me find that old man within a month. If you can't do it, I swear I'll kill you," Kaitlyn uttered and left.

"Hang on," Sebastian stopped her.

"What else?" she asked, looking back at him.

"Do you know how to leave this world?" Sebastian implored.

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"Leave this world?" Confusion was written all over Kaitlyn's face. "I have no idea

what you're talking about. I'm going now if there's nothing else."

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He planned to make a trip to Holton and find out from a few more people about ways to leave this world.

Unbeknownst to him, a young man was leading a group of people to Jenna's house. His name was Sean Knott, Martin's nephew and Heather's cousin.

With a loud bang, Sean kicked and broke the wooden door before marching into the yard aggressively. "Sebastian Wilder, get out here!"

Jenna and Fressia rushed out after hearing the commotion. "Who are you?"

Sean's mouth opened to say something, but he suddenly saw Fressia and was smitten by her beauty. "What a gorgeous woman! Are you Sebastian Wilder's wife?"

"Yes. Do you know my husband?" Fressia asked.

"Damn it. That bastard is really lucky to marry such a beautiful woman." Sean's face was full of jealousy. "Where's SebastianChapter 646

Upon Sean's command, a group of hitmen charged at Jenna and Fressia. One of them kicked Jenna so hard that he broke her legs, then they rained punches and kicks on her.

"Jenna! Stop it!" Fressia wanted to save Jenna, but she was helpless and couldn't even save herself.

A few men dragged her into the house. Despite having cultivation, she didn't know how to put it to good use.

"Remove all her clothes! I'll be the first, and the rest of you can queue up after me." Sean was losing patience, starting to undress after stepping into the house.

Fressia was so scared that she turned pale. She pleaded with them miserably, but they had no compassion at all. Instead, they were even more excited.

Lying in the yard, Jenna didn't even have the strength to get up. Besides cursing loudly, there was nothing else she could do.

Although the neighbors heard the commotion, they didn't dare to stick their noses into this because someone recognized that these people were from the Knott Estate.

...

Holton was a bustling city, and the streets were full of people. Suddenly,

hoofbeats echoed from the front. It turned out that a carriage was out of control, rampaging on the street. Terrified, the pedestrians jumped out of the way in panic.

Sebastian stood at the side of the road as well, but a little girl's cries in the middle of the road caught his attention.

Seeing that the carriage was about to hit her, the little girl froze on the spot in fright and continued crying. Without hesitation, Sebastian stood in front of her in a flash and placed a palm on the horse's head.

The big and tall horse fell from the huge impact, flipping the carriage to the side as well.

"Ah!" A woman in the carriage shrieked, and two people dashed out of the carriage.

They were a middle-aged man and a gorgeous young lady. The moment she stood up, she turned to Sebastian and said in a huff, "How dare you flip our carriage! The nerve of you!"

"I did it to save a life." Sebastian pointed at the little girl.

When the young lady wanted to say some more, the middle-aged man stopped her. "Abigail, it's alright. He didn't do it on purpose. Moreover, we almost hit someone earlier."

"How are you doing, Father?" the young lady, Abigail Watson, asked in concern.

"I'm fine. I can still take it." The middle-aged man seemed frail and left with Abigail's help.

"You're in a terrible condition now. If you don't receive treatment on time, you'll pass away in half an hour," Sebastian said.

"How dare you cure my father!" Abigail was enraged.

Sebastian chuckled softly. "I'm merely telling the truth. Your father sustained a hidden injury when he was younger and has been dragging it way too long. It's a miracle he's alive until now." s

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"How do you know that my father has a hidden injury from his early years? Who are you?" Abigail asked warily.

"I'm a doctor. Your father's illness is clearly written on his face, and I can tell with just a look," Sebastian explained proudly.

"Since you're so amazing, do you have a way to treat it?" she asked with a hopeful face.

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"It's a piece of cake to me. He'll be as good as new with one pill," Sebastian answered.

Abigail grabbed his arm anxiously. "What pill is that? Let me have it! I promise to

pay you handsomely as long as it can save my father."

"The pill is very precious," Sebastian explained.

"That's not a problem. My father isChapter 647

"Do you know how to leave this world?" Sebastian asked.

"Leave this world?" Abigail wore a look of confusion.

Hendrick Watson suddenly interjected, "Mr. Wilder, do you mean leaving Coreland?"

"Do you know about it?" Sebastian was exhilarated. His biggest fear was that no one knew about it.

"So, the records in the ancient books are real! Honestly, I didn't know about it. I've only seen some records in an ancient book," Hendrick explained.

"Where's the ancient book?" Sebastian asked anxiously.

"Wait a minute. I'll ask someone to bring it." Then, Hendrick ordered a worker to bring the ancient book.

Hendrick soon found the part where Coreland was recorded. After checking it carefully, Sebastian finally found a clue. "The Abyss!"

If the records were accurate, the way out of Coreland was through The Abyss.

"Mr. Wilder, The Abyss is a death zone. Anyone who goes in there will die. Don't act recklessly," Hendrick advised.

Abigail nodded in agreement. "Yes. The Abyss is one of the three forbidden areas. For thousands of years, no one has walked out of there alive.

"The records in the ancient book may not be correct. I think it's just a myth. It's impossible to have another world. That's all nonsense."

Sebastian merely smiled without a reply, feeling even more confident that The Abyss was the exit. Although it was a forbidden area, he had to take the risk in order to get back and only after he obtained the advanced stage three technique.

The stage three technique must be within the doors of Netherworld Sect. There were three ways to get it. The first method was very straightforward robbing.

With his strength, not even a thousand men from the Netherworld Sect were his opponent. In spite of that, it was ethically wrong to rob so brazenly.

The second method was stealing. Although it was also ethically wrong, it was slightly better than robbing.

Last but not least was trading. He had the techniques for the first and second transformations. They would probably agree if he traded one of them with them.

Sebastian was a man of his word. He asked Abigail to get him a brush and paper and wrote dozens of herbs in one shot.

These were the herbs needed to produce the Ultimate Nourishing Pill. This pill could strengthen the body and increase the cultivation. In the meantime, it could also heal injuries.

As the largest commerce

association in the county, the Holton Chamber of Commerce had all sorts of herbs. Some herbs had a different name as the ones in the surface world but

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After the herbs were prepared, he started making the pill right away. The chamber

of commerce had a place dedicated to making pills, and there was also a mini

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which could save a lot of energy

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In less than half an hour, it was ready. Hendrick was stunned when Sebastian presented the pills to him.

"Goodness, this is a second-grade medication. I didn't expect that you're a second-grade alchemist, Mr. Wilder. It's an honor to meet you." Hendrick politely bowed down low toward him, full of respect.

The way Abigail looked at Sebastian took a change as well, her eyes filled with admiration. There was even an odd light in her eyes, and her face blushed unwittingly.

"Are second-grade alchemists amazing?" Sebastian asked, puzzled.

As there were only a handful of alchemists in Coreland, he never found out his alchemy level.

Hendrick replied, "Of course, they are. It's incredibly rare to find an alchemist, and every one of them are very noble.

"All bigger sects and families are spending a lot of money to recruit them, and they enjoy generous benefits if they work for the royalties.

"Furthermore, second-grade alchemists are even harder to find. The head alchemist of Netherworld Sect is their fourth great-elder, Bertha Erikson. She's a second-grade alchemist."

"There's only one third-grade alchemist in Starfire Empire, and he's the imperial chaplain. His status is high, and even the king has to respect him," Abigail added.Chapter 648

Now that Sebastian already knew where the advanced stage three technique was and the way back home, he planned to return home and explain everything to Fressia.

Before he even reached the door, he already sensed something amiss. The door was missing, and pieces of wood were scattered around.

His instinct told him that there was trouble, so he bolted over as fast as he could.

Upon entering the yard, he saw blood on the ground, and the unease in his heart amplified.

"Jenna! Fressia!" he shouted while dashing into the house.

One of the rooms was a complete mess, and there were also bloodstains. There was even a large hole on the roof.

"Jenna! Freesia!" He dashed back to the yard and continued shouting their names, but nobody answered.

Hence, he utilized his spiritual senses. The next second, he turned to the haystacks nearby and was over there in a flash. Parting aside a bunch of dry weed, he found Jenna.

Her face was covered in blood, and her breathing was barely noticeable. She already slipped into a deep coma, and her life was hanging on a thread.

Hurriedly, Sebastian pressed his palm against her and injected his spiritual energy into her to treat her injuries.

His spiritual energy had strong healing effects. In seconds, Jenna's breathing gradually stabilized, and she slowly opened her eyes.

"You're back, Sebastian." Jenna's voice was very weak, but her expression took a great change the next second. "Sebastian, run! The men from Knott Estate want to kill you!"

"Don't worry, Jenna. They can't do anything to me. Tell me what happened. Where's Fressia?" Sebastian implored anxiously.

Although he and Fressia were from different camps and were even enemies, they were husband and wife before she recovered her memories, and they have feelings for each other.

"I don't know where she is, either." Jenna briefly told him what happened.

The men dragged Fressia into the room with indecent intentions, but Jenna had

no idea what happened later. There was a fight, and then, she heard a loud bang.

Jenna was in the yard and only heard someone saying, "After her!"

Afterward, everything was quiet.

Later, she crawled into the house, dragging her exhausted body, but there was nobody inside. All she saw was a hole on the roof Worried that the men from the Knott Estate would return, she hid between the haystacks and passed out unwittingly. s

"Martin and Heather Knott, I'll make sure you die a horrible death!" Sebastian clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming coldChapter 649

"Don't cry, and rest assured, Jenna. I won't strike unless I'm confident, but I can promise you that I'll bring Fressia home," Sebastian assured.

Time was crucial in saving a life, not to mention that Fressia was gorgeous. In the hands of those inhumane men, it wasn't hard to imagine the torture she'd have to go through in their hands.

Therefore, she must be saved as quickly as possible. Any minute later meant that she would suffer more.

For now, Jenna's condition was stabilized. Unfortunately, her legs were broken. Even after Sebastian had given her an Ultimate Nourishing Pill, she'd still need a few days to recover.

Sebastian was ready to return Jenna to the room and then save Fressia when he heard sounds of hooves from outside the door. He looked outside and saw dust rolling as a group of stocky bandits headed toward his house on galloping horses while carrying weapons in their hands.

The chief was a tall and burly skinhead. With a chubby face and eyes as big as golf balls, he looked ferocious and intimidating.

At the sight of them, Jenna's face fell. "Oh, no! They're the bandits from Mount Blitzen, and their chief is Brork Gantz. Run, Sebastian!"

In this world, many bandits claimed mountainous areas to be the chiefs, and Mount Blitzen was the closest bandit lair to this village.

To the kind and innocent villagers, bandits were more terrifying than the nobles. Although the nobles would also intimidate them and even steal the virginities of brides, they would usually return the women to their families after they were done with them.

However, bandits were different because they often murdered and plundered. It was common for them to violate young women and abduct the pretty ones to be their wives. Once they were bored of them, they would kill them.

Due to this, bandits were akin to devils in the villagers' eyes, and the fear they held for bandits was deeply instilled.

Undoubtedly, Sebastian wasn't afraid of the bandits, and he waited for their arrival silently.

Their house was not located at the entrance of the village, but the bandits headed straight for them and entered their yard.

"I heard that there's a beautiful bride in this house. Bring her out here and show me," Brork directly announced the reason that he had gone there.

Although Fressia had only been there for a short time, everyone who saw her would be stunned, and her beauty was already known far and wide.

After hearing news of her, Brork had brought his men here to bring her back for their own enjoyment.

Anxiously, Jenna fell to her knees. "Mr. Gantz, the men from Knott Estate have abducted my goddaughter-in-law."

"You're lying! Search the house!" Brork wouldn't be taken in so easily. Upon his order, the bandits behind him hopped off their horses and headed for the house. s

"Stop right there!" Sebastian bellowed out of the blue, and everyone froze.

"Don't be rude, Sebastian. Apologize to Mr. Gantz now!" Jenna berated sternly Then, she flashed Brork a smile, "Mr Cantz hChapter 650

"Get on my knees for him? He doesn't deserve it. Get up, Jenna. There's no need to be afraid of them," Sebastian said.

The bandits were enraged, charging at him ferociously. Some even raised their swords, ready to cut him to pieces.

Jenna couldn't bear to watch and could already imagine Sebastian's terrible death.

On the other hand, Sebastian didn't move a muscle or dodge. Brork simply thought that he was too frightened to move and sniggered.

The next second, swords landed on Sebastian, but there was no bloody scene.

Everyone merely heard a loud boom as a terrifying energy erupted from Sebastian's body. In an instant, the terrifying energy shattered the swords, and the bandits were thrown off, spewing out blood and dying before even hitting the ground.

"What?" After seeing this scene, Brork was flabbergasted, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

The men he had brought with him were the elites amongst his henchmen, and they were all warriors, including the second-in-command of the bandits, who was a pinnacle warrior.

Sebastian had killed all of his men solely by releasing his energy. This was a fearsome strength, and Brork reckoned that not even a grandmaster might be capable of it.

"You're a grandmaster!" Brork's face was full of shock. "Why is there a grandmaster in a small village?"

Sebastian raised his head at him and said indifferently, "You've successfully enraged me, and the price to pay is death."

"What arrogance!" Brork snorted. "So what if you're a grandmaster? I've been the king at Mount Blitzen for more than two decades. The Knott Estate has tried to take me down many times but to no avail. Why do you think I could achieve this?"

Suddenly, he jumped and gave Sebastian a palm through the air.

A huge wave of energy blasted toward Sebastian, who was unfazed and composed. With a wave of his hand, an even greater energy erupted from him.

Along with another loud bang, Brork's attack was repelled, and the remaining force struck him without stopping.

As though struck by lightning, Brork was blasted away by the energy and threw up blood, his eyes filled with shock.

There was a thud as Brork landed heavily on the ground after he was blasted off more than 30 feet away. The impact was so strong that it created a concave in the ground.

Sebastian's eyes were impassive, and with a flash, he was right in front of Brork. Quick and silent, he moved like a ghost.

Brork almost wet his pants as he begged for his life on his knees in panic. "Please spare me. I was wrong. Please let me off."

"Bandits have done all kinds of evil, violating women, plundering, and many other heinous deeds. You deserve death, and I'll rid the people of such a wicked many today Sebastian said. s

Right before he struck, Brork said anxiously, "Please hold on and listen to me, sir. Although I'm a bandit and have done many wrong, I usually plunder and rarely kill.

"Furthermore, I rob the rich and hardly harass the villagers. Please let me off. I promise I'll never do it again."

"I'm missing a henchman now. Are you able to obey me unconditionally?" Sebastian asked.

"Y-Yes, master!" Brork didn't dare to disobey. He had succumbed to Sebastian's strength and had no thoughts of defying him.

Meanwhile, Jenna was utterly flabbergasted by the scene before her eyes. She knew that Sebastian was strong because he coChapter 651

"You can refuse, but I'll kill you right now," Sebastian said coldly.

"I'll go! I'll go, okay?" Brork almost cried. Not going meant death, but going also meant death. It was just supposed to be a simple mission, so how did things get so unlucky for him?

The two of them rode their horses at full speed and soon entered Holton, heading straight for the Knott Estate. Upon arriving at the entrance, they dismounted and barged right in.

"Hold it!" the guards immediately shouted harshly.

Sebastian acted as if he hadn't heard them and continued walking straight ahead.

"How dare you trespass on Knott Estate? You're courting death!"

Enraged, the guards drew their swords and slashed at Sebastian.

Sebastian ignored them, leaving Brork no choice but to intervene and send the guards flying.

The fallen guards were both shocked and furious, and they quickly called for help. Hearing the commotion, more people from the Knott Estate rushed out.

"Sebastian Wilder!"

Many recognized him immediately since Heather had been seen showing him around Knott Estate not long ago.

However, they were also aware that Sebastian had fallen out with their young lady, so they angrily shouted, "How dare you barge into Knott Estate?"

"Tell Martin to get out here!" Sebastian shouted fiercely.

"How dare you disrespect the city lord! You're asking for it! Seize him and bring him to Mr. Knott for punishment!"

The leader of the guards commanded, and a group of them charged at Sebastian. Sebastian stood still, making no move to fight back.

Brork was internally groaning. He knew all too well that if he didn't act, Sebastian wouldn't hesitate to kill him. So, he reluctantly braced himself and joined the fray.

He was a grandmaster. Even though he was injured, he was more than capable of handling these guards. Each strike sent several flying, and not a single one could get close t Sebastian s

The leader was furious. "You're Brork Grant, chief of the bandits from Mount Blitzen, aren't you?

"How dare you cause trouble at the Knott Estate! You've got some nerve! Guards, kill him!"

The Knott Estate guards were ranked by level. The ordinary guards weren't even considered warriors; only the squad leaders had that status.

In addition, there were silver-armored guards, all of whom were warriors, with the squad leaders being mid to advanced-level warriors among them.

At the leader's order, a group of silver-armored guards charged at Brork. But a grandmaster was still a grandmaster, even wounded, he was not someone regular warriors could match. s

They quickly fell one after another.

"You're courting death!"

The leader was enraged. He suddenly leaped into the air and struck down at Brork with his palm.

Brork was caught off guard and hurriedly raised a fist to block the attack. A resounding bang followed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood as he was sent flying.

It was clear that the leader was also a grandmaster. He then approached Sebastian with an air of arrogance.

"So, you managed to get Brork on your side. That's impressive, but if you think you can storm the Knott Estate by relying on him, you're far too naive."

"Rely on him?"

Sebastian smirked. "I have never relied on anyone but myself. Brork is merely my slave."Chapter 652

Heather had just joined Netherworld Sect and was still a newcomer. Nevertheless, she often wasn't present at the sect, which somewhat surprised Sebastian.

What he didn't know was that Heather joined the sect mainly to have Bertha help treat her illness. As for cultivation, she didn't really need to rely on the sect because she had a family-legacy technique that was nearly as good as what the Netherworld Sect offered.

Moreover, she had been practicing it since childhood, so switching to a new technique would be more trouble than it was worth.

Heather stormed over, brimming with fury. "Sebastian, you've got some nerve! How dare you trespass into Knott Estate and show disrespect to my father! Today, I'll personally chop your head off!"

When Sebastian saw Heather, his eyes flashed with a hint of anger.

Heather had drugged him. While he was unconscious, she had used evil methods to extract his spiritual energy, blood essence, and even bone marrow, all before throwing him off a cliff.

If not for his strong cultivation and resilient body, he would have died. He had not forgotten this grudge.

He hadn't immediately sought revenge on Martin and Heather because he was still searching for the third stage of his technique and a way home, so he endured it for the time being.

But to his shock, this father-daughter duo had crossed the line by targeting Jenna and Fressia. They had simply pushed him beyond his limits.

"Heather, it was one thing for you to harm me, but why go after Jenna and my wife? They're just ordinary people," Sebastian demanded sharply.

Heather sneered. "They're just two lowly commoners. I was already merciful enough to not kill them."

At that moment, Martin also walked out. "Heather's right. Sebastian, I'm surprised you're still alive after everything, and you don't even look injured.

"If I were you, I'd have found a place to hide long ago, but here you are, handing yourself over."

Sean and others followed behind Martin. He turned to Heather and said, "Heather, there's no need for you to dirty your hands. Just stand aside and watch-I'll kill him myself."

"Fine, but don't let him die too easily. I won't be satisfied unless he suffers," Heather said coldly.

"Don't worry. I promise he'll enjoy every bit of it!" Sean assured with a cruel grin. He then looked at Sebastian and said, "If you kneel down and beg for mercy now, maybe I'll let you keep your corpse in one piece, you brat."

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Heather scoffed. "You're really delusional. A mere ant like you talking about wiping

out Knott Estate-you don't know your place!"

Martin sneered wickedly. "So, you're here for your wife, huh? Too bad you're too late; we already played her to death."

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But now, it was difficult for him to accept that she was gone.

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Martin smirked triumphantly. "That's right. I have to admit, your wife was really beautiful. She was such a joy to play with. We took turns, dozens of us, one after another, untilshe died from the sheer pleasure of it." s

shea

"You're asking for it!" Sebastian could no longer suppress the fury within him, and

a terrifying killing intent erupted from his body.

In an instant, everyone present felt a chill of fear, and even Martin was taken aback.

At that moment, Sebastian suddenly moved, grabbiChapter 653

Sebastian acted as if he hadn't heard anything and broke Sean's other leg with another kick.

Sean was in so much pain that tears were streaming down his face. "Please, spare me! I was lying earlier! Your wife isn't dead, and we didn't hurt her."

"Then, where is she? Let her go immediately!" Sebastian demanded, his voice dripping with murderous intent.

Martin quickly added, "I don't know where she is! We never captured her in the first place."

"You're still lying to me!" Sebastian snarled as he crushed Sean's shoulder blade.

Sean almost passed out from the pain. "I'm not lying, I swear! We planned to do something to her, but she suddenly went wild! She broke through the roof, and escaped. We chased her for a long time but couldn't catch her.

telling the truth,

out a sigh of relief, trusting Sean's words. Fressia's memory loss hadn't affected her abilities; it was entirely possible she escaped through the roof

angrily, "Sebastian, I advise you to release my cousin immediately, or I'll have you cut into a

you didn't hurt my wife, you still harbored evil intentions toward her.

"You deserve to die!"

snapped Sean's

check, but

Mr. Sean!

rage, and Heather's murderous aura surged as well. "How dare you kill my cousin? I'll have you

a

As expected of

the pinnacle Warrior

She now has

real chance

20

she

talent is unparalleled, rivaling even that of Ms. Kaitlyn from the Netherworld Sect Her

of admiration, their eyes

she prepared to strike Sebastian. Just then, a commanding voice rang out from a

"Hold it!"

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an undeniable authority that shook everyone to their core. Heather feft a jolt of fear and instinctively halted.

source of the

accompanied by a young

Watson!"

than the chairman of Holton Chamber of Commerce. He

what brings you to Knott Estate?"

knew that Sebastian was no ordinary person. Since Sebastian wanted to handle things himself, it was clear he had confidence in himself, so Mr. Watson

him a new lease on life, and he was determined not to let anyone

coldly and said, "I don't know why Mr. Watson is protecting you, but anyone who goes against Knott

again, making the

"Do you see this? This is my power. It won't be long before I become a grandmaster. In my eyes, you're nothing more than an

You don't even qualify as one, yet you dare spout nonsense in front of me?

shouted furiously. She raised her

not moving an inch, appearing as though

to step in

with Sebastian's chest, but he remained completely unaffected, as if nothing

Heather's expression changed drastically as she was filled with shock

her a disdainful smile and then extended his hand,

immediately bore down on Heather. She had no strength to resist and

a pinnacle warrior, yet after hitting Sebastian with a palm strike, he

his hand, he had forced her to her knees. This kind of power

stand, but the invisible force was too overwhelming,

be! How is your strength so

is formidable; it's that yours is too weak," Sebastian replied, delivering a slap to

loud smack echoed as Heather was sent flying nearly 20

hurt my daughter? I will make sure you die without

fury as

city lord himself is

excitedly, as seeing a divine grandmaster take action

suddenly

than an ant in the face of a

Sebastian, he knew that once Martin

wanted to flee, but Knott Estate's guards

and try!" Hendrick stepped forward, releasing a similarly

Mr. Watson is also

Divine grandmasters were the most

the world, capable of single-handedly opposing

powerful individuals

Netherworld Sect, Martin had been

Hendrick had also ascended to the Divine Realm, it was no wonder everyone was so

through to the Divine

but I also broke through the bottleneck and entered the Divine Realm. Do you

even though you've entered the Divine Realm, you've only just broken through. You're no

I won't allow anyone to harm

for being ruthless," Martin

with a punch of

The shockwave hit those nearby, stinging their faces and sending them

the same time, Hendrick was forced back a few steps by the powerful energy, while Martin only wavered slightly, clearly demonstrating who

had entered the Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick had just recently

Vol

throwing punch after punch, leaving Hendrick with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and struck Hendrick squarely in the chest, sending

immediately spat out a mouthful

shock, rushing

with satisfaction. "I told you before that you're no match

coldly, "Even if I'm not your match, if you insist on killing Mr. Wilder, I will fight

leave right now, but

dared to make

smirked mockingly. "I really don't know where you get your confidence from, brat. You're at death's door, yet you still

filled with fury as she

I will make you wish for death over life! As for your wife

erupted from Sebastian, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. Everyone present felt a chill of fear run down their

Sebastian moved

blurred like a ghost. In the blink of an eye, he was

with fright; she never expected Sebastian's strength to be so terrifying. What confused her even more was that she had cast a forbidden technique on Sebastian, which should have killed him, but he

Martin shouted, both shocked and furious. He was

remained confident that he could easily subdue Sebastian. After all, no matter how talented Sebastian was, he was still young-his strength couldn't possibly

As a divine grandmaster himself, that was merely a slightly

said icily, "You have some nerve, Heather, threatening me with

Heather tried to maintain her composure as she said, "Let me go now, or my father will tear you to

my eyes! He's not

dared to call Mr. Knott an ant.

grandmaster is one of the most powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to call

Abigail thought Sebastian was being too

to be a limit; otherwise, it would just make

"You brat, if you think I'm just an ant, then let Heather go and face me in a duel. Let's see what you're really made

continued to grab Heather by the

feet away. She landed heavily on the ground, coughing up a mouthful

Heather was furious, nearly

struggled to her feet and shouted, "Father, don't just kill him outright! I want to torture

"You heard Heather. I'll first cripple your cultivation, then break your limbs. After that, Heather can take her time tormenting you to

face full of disdain. "You're just an ant, yet you dare to boast in front of me. How

you the strength of this ant!" Martin roared,

felt as though his punch had struck an indestructible metal, making his fist go numb. He

erupted from Sebastian. With a

of blood mid-air as his eyes

What!

to believe what

he had punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed and instead sent Martin flying. The sheer strength

knew Mr. Wilder was a genius at pill refinement, but I never

eyes sparkled

fear. She never expected that her father, whom she had believed to be nearly invincible,

struggling to comprehend the situation. His eyes were filled with terror

consequence to you. All you need to know

have thought he

from Sebastian. To the

gaze toward Heather, who instantly paled. Terror

what are you planning to do?" Heather stammered, trying to sound defiant. "I'm warning you. I'm an apprentice of the Netherworld Sect. My mentor is Bertha Erikson! If you dare to touch me, she will hunt you down and

flick of his wrist, Heather was unable

stunned. They knew that a divine grandmaster could manipulate objects from a distance, but usually no further than 10

pull her toward him effortlessly. This display

grabbed Heather by the neck once

Heather asked, both angry and

slapped her hard across the face and sneered. "What can you do now that I've

and panicked. "My mentor will never let you get away with this!" she

thought you had some brains, but it seems that you're

while bristling with anger. Sebastian's cold laugh echoed. "Even now, you don't

clear for you. Even if your mentor Bertha were here, she wouldn't be able to save you because, in my eyes,

is one of the Grand Elders of the Netherworld Sect!

help from her mentor,

captured. With her level of skill, ordinary people wouldn't pose a threat to her even with her memory loss. So now he had no

he was determined to make this father-daughter duo taste despair, bit by

the Netherworld Sect is full of experts. They have

ants," Sebastian replied

underestimate them, Mr.

It wasn't arrogance but confidence,

Knott Estate. With the speed of carrier pigeons and their giant birds that people

hours had passed, and still no sign

won't be coming,"

Netherworld Sect's once-in-a-millennium

were afraid, I wouldn't have let

come after me, fine. But if they do,

a powerful sect as casually as if he

How strong

had heard him before, they would have dismissed it as bluster, and not even credible bluster

witnessed him severely injured Martin in a single

have any last words before you die?" Sebastian

was trembling so much that her legs gave out. She fell to her knees before Sebastian. "Sebastian, please don't kill me. For the sake of

die."

steal my energe essence, and marrow and then tossed me off a cliff ff

weakness. I truly know I was wrong now. Please give me a chance to change. I'll devote myself

with those skills. Let's set the fact that you harmed me aside for

beaten severely, and even tried to humiliate my

my doing! It was

nothing to do with me," Heather quickly tried to

right, I can vouch for her. When it all happened, Heather was

to die, but I don't believe he acted alone. If it wasn't her, then it must've been you." Sebastian turned his gaze te Martin, his eyes full of

intent.

belongs to s

quickly denied, "It wasn't me! I had

"Well, it's definitely either one of you. So, you can choose who will

trying to turn us against each other? How vicious!" Martin shouted

agreed, thinking that forcing them to choose would

simply

all, the survivor would live with the guilt

I'm giving you one

full

didn't want to die, but he

can negotiate. Let us go, and just

I'll give you a chance. I want

coins? Why don't you just rob a

thousand gold coins were enough for someone to live comfortably for a lifetime. One million

can just kill your daughter, and you won't have to pay

I'll pay!" Martin gritted his teeth, feeling as

to the large amount of gold, Sebastian only

after, Martin handed Sebastian ten notes, each worth 100 thousand gold

word and

intended to kill Martin and Heather-not because he was merciful,

Sebastian followed Hendrick to the Holton

Watson, I'd like to ask you for a favor,"

"Mr. Wilder, there's no need to be so formal. Just tell

grown even deeper. Sebastian not only healed his wounds, which saved his life,

debt that Hendrick considered

least a second grade alchemist, with immeasurable strength to boot. Such a person was worth cultivating

paper and

a professional artist, his drawing was remarkably

the woman in the picture your wife?"

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

was hard not to admire a

always been confident in herself, but after

the drawing

her

then explained the circumstances

Mr. Wilder. I'll send people to find her immediately. I'm sure we'll have news soon,"

at the chamber, waiting for updates. He also

to arrange for some people

he assigned Brork to protect her

witnessed Sebastian's terrifying power first hand, Brork didn't dare

He was completely subdued,

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

just can't swallow

Heather and asked, "Are you

is an outstanding

then. We'll settle this marriage today and then ask the Stonebrook family to deal with that little bastard!" Martin said

and daughter then stepped out to greet

arrived in large numbers, bringing an abundance

the head of the Stonebrook family and

years old. Though his appearance was average,

arrival truly graces our humble Knott Estate," Martin

and said, "Mr. Knott, you're too kind. Please

honor. Please, come in." Martin led the father and son into the sitting room and had them

long heard that your daughter is as beautiful as a goddess, and today

reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden became; his eyes

"Camden, it's impolite to keep staring at Ms.

up, saying, "I'm sorry, Ms. Knott, I

was not angry at

Stonebrook family was one of the southern region's four major families. If Heather could become the young mistress of the Stonebrook family, it would

strength would surely advance by leaps and bounds, making it only

among the four great ladies in the

Denzel smiled a

said, "My

not long ago, and

at first

lost his

his appetite and many.

his father, I

Cóntent

was done speaking, he clapped his

of gemstones, a box of medicinal. herbs, a box of antique paintings, a box of aged wine, and a box of

box, though smaller,

thousand gold coins, a box of top-grade gemstones, a box of premium

the Stonebrook family had truly gone all out. The gold

the market. When Martin and Heather heard about the Purification Pills,

improve physical constitution,

pills significantly improved their constitution, accelerated their training speed, and even helped them break through

you satisfied with the Stonebrook family's

very satisfied. Extremely satisfied, actually," Martin

you agree to their marriage?" Denzel

For him to be

With the future

wedding date, setting it for a year later.

recently provoked someone whose strength is formidable

many people who could cause trouble for you. Who might this person be?"

"It's a scoundrel named Sebastian Wilder.

commoner.

many renowned doctors, none could help me. Later,

At the time, I was powerless and had no way to refuse. I'm telling you this not just to reveal how despicable he is,

you mind, we can call off

Camden's eyes. "I heard about this incident too, but I

I don't mind.

Heather forced out

strategy; many people already knew about Sebastian seeing her naked. Given the Stonebrook family's resources,

she

to marry him. But what I never expected

we got engaged, he demanded that I sleep with

and naturally refused him. He then tried to force

the table in front of him. "Heather, don't worry. Anyone who dares to bully my woman will

is very strong. Even my father couldn't defeat

heard he should be under 30 years old. How could he

There are also herbs and pills

his 20s, but

in agreement. "That's right. That brat's cultivation is at least at the early pinnacle stage of diving grandmaster,

is definitely

an early-stage divine grandmaster?

of Heather and Camden's engagement spread quickly, surprising

heir of the Stonebrook family, one of the four major families of the

Knott Estate, it

Heather's family background wasn't on par with the daughters of the four great families, her looks

showed her potential at five rings, placing her on the same level as Kaitlyn and

boundless potential and unimaginable future

talent compensated for her comparatively modest

even jealous of Heather. After all, becoming

secretly admired Heather, were equally disheartened, with

Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything else; he wouldn't want her even if she was offered without

Sebastian invested in a vast amount

Fressia, secure the third stage of the cultivation technique-

boost the cultivation

periodically to rest. One day, after

at Knott Estate. They've sent over an invitation," Hendrick

invitations? One of them is for me,

nodded. "Yes,

immediately saw through Martin's intentions-it was nothing more than an attempt to use

are you planning

go, wouldn't I be letting them down?" Sebastian replied

don't go. Martin and Heather both hate you to the core

father is right.

walking right into

of petty clowns. There's nothing to

know you're strong, but the Stonebrook family

Hendrick warned.

to .net

remained unmoved. "I appreciate your concern, but those

They're

If they dare provoke me,

ie

major families in the southern region, even stronger

Wilder, please listen to us and don't

If they're out for revenge, they'll cook up something else next time even if

better to confront them

group approached the entrance of Knott Estate,

hiding her stunning beauty-it was Kaitlyn, the distinguished lady of the Netherworld

me?" Sebastian

Sebastian nodded.

that the Stonebrook family plans to kill you at the banquet. Going there now is

to tell me this?"

run into you and thought I'd give you a friendly

you to care so much about me. Could

Kaitlyn scoffed and turned

if Ms. Gardner says so, then it's surely true. Why don't we

as you're alive. With your talent, you're destined to become a peerless

No more

shook their heads, thinking Sebastian was marching to his

Estate, the atmosphere was festive and filled

the Netherworld Sect had shown great respect by sending Korbin and his daughter to personally

the end of today, she would be the future daughter-in-law of the Stonebrook family-who

To have Heather a woman both stunning

body had already been seen and touched by Sebastian So the only way to

Sebastian.

tabs on Sebastian's movements, and his subordinate

just at that moment, "Mr. Camden, Sebastian has

he enters. Make sure he doesn't escape," Camden ordered with a vicious

Mr. Camden. Everything is in place. He won't be able to get away, even if he

"By the way,

with the family's third elder and

nodded again

that moment, Sebastian and his companions

here?" Korbin exclaimed in surprise when he

taken aback. She had already warned Sebastian about the Stonebrook family's plan,

the guts to come. I can't decide if I should

"This place isn't exactly a

you've come today, don't

smile. "Brat, today next year will

a chance. If you kneel down, admit your mistakes, gouge out your own

said, "You invited me to your engagement party. I came here to congratulate you, so I'm your guest. Yet, here you are, shouting threats. Is

out of your mind?" Camden sneered. "I invited

an idiot. He thinks that just because he came to congratulate the couple,

Ms. Knott's reputation. Mr. Camden would never let him live. I can't tell

to hurl insults. Among all the people present, aside from Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian. Despite everything Sebastian had done

is your engagement party. Killing

cultivators don't care about such things. If you want to live today, the only

his smile was full of

grew furious. "What are you laughing at,

I really don't get it. There are so many good women out there. Why

woman? You've got some

it. This guy must

live. But insulting Ms. Knott? Now he's

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Trey Stonebrrok, and seventh elder, Septimus Stonebrook stood up. They were looking

Hear me out. I was simply speaking

practicing an

cultivation technique, one that

energy to

day,

her room, and

"Shut up!"

and quickly interrupted Sebastian while snapping, "Stop spouting nonsense and tarnishing my

on purpose. You can't

don't believe him. This guy

do you have?"

energy through a sinister technique and tried to seduce me, but I wasn't interested in her at all, so she drugged

that I

and said, "Don't worry. No matter what he says, I won't believe

day, I couldn't resist and ended up sleeping with her. But what I didn't expect was that she was using an evil cultivation technique to absorb my essence and even my bone marrow. Afterward, she threw me off a cliff. If

woman right in front of me...

with me. If you don't believe me, you can have her checked. If I'm lying,

him! He's making it all up! Even if an examination proves my innocence, it'll still be a joke if word gets

has ulterior motives. Don't fall for

for a long moment, and she began to feel uneasy under his gaze. Doubts crept into his mind as he wondered, "Could this guy be telling the

Whether Sebastian was telling the truth or not, he had to

verify everything as soon as the engagement banquet

releasing a powerful aura that felt as vast and overwhelming as

a divine grandmaster? Just the aura alone is enough to make me almost suffocate.

While they were also divine grandmasters, there

at the early stage, whereas Septimus was a middle-stage divine

smirked mockingly and said, "Camden, I originally thought you had some sense in you, but you're a fool Youre allowing this malicious woman

sure you wish you were dead!" Camden snapped angrily. Sebastian taunted, "You tell me to shut up, but I'll still

a few scratch marks on her chest because I got a bit rough. They're probably still

froze at his words and instinctively covered her chest with her hand. In truth, Sebastian was just bluffing; those marks would have healed by now, given

However, Heather's reaction

everyone stunned. Upon realizing

tricked, Heather

I'll cut out your tongue and feed it

wasn't a fool, and he was infuriated by the

of the four major families of the southern region, with all their

in particular, was a middle-stage divine grandmaster. His power was

his move, the pressure from his released aura alone

and Abigail looked on with faces full of concern, and even Kaitlyn's eyes flashed with worry. But there was little

hand reached out to grasp Sebastian's neck. Just as it seemed he would

resounding sound,

let out a pained scream and staggered

swift movement, Sebastian chased him down and

"What?"

middle- stage divine grandmaster like Septimus

strength was

shocked. Not long ago,

all, if he were

erupted in fury. "I've really underestimated you.

she yelled, "Sebastian, he's from the Stonebrook family! If you dare to kill him, you won't

also approached Sebastian, his eyes filled with

me a favor?

Kaitlyn from the start. Although her face was hidden, she had

distance, Camden found her even more enticing than he had imagined. He nodded and said, "I'll

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

his own eyes, and breaks both his hands,

his eyes and breaking his hands a

consider myself rather kind for offering this. This is my

Sebastian and whispered, "Didn't I warn

place isn't some death trap. Why

"I didn't realize your strength was so formidable, but

Stonebrook family

imagination. Gouging out your eyes and breaking your

smiled lightly and replied, "Ms. Gardner,

not in the habit

it's hard to

five miserably than to die.

to say something, but in the

worse than death.

at least Sebastian could die

"Septimus!"

of the Stonebrook family erupted

was seething with rage as he shouted, "Sebastian Wilder,

be satisfied until I

cripple his

He was already walking toward Sebastian, his

Every footfall left a deep imprint on the hard

aura. Trey's cultivation must be truly unfathomable. He's probably

the middle pinnacle stage of divine grandmaster, but it's said that Trey has

quickly before; this

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Camden shouted, tossing a long

it from its sheath. A sharp,

air, unleashing a wave

seemed to plummet, leaving everyone feeling as though they had fallen into an icy abyss. Their hearts were quickly filled

this be the Godslayer Blade of

stated, "That's right. This is our Stonebrook family's Godslayer Blade. Our ancestors once roamed the world with this sword, and with it, they

expected Camden to carry the

not even late-stage divine grandmasters could stand against Trey Defeating Sebastian will be, piece of

said to be a top-tier weapon that could slice through iron like

Sebastian, empty-handed-what chancChapter

unable

she deeply resented the man who had taken her virginity, but after calming down

preferring it to be Sebastian. At least Sebastian was young

This was why she would always instinctively

that Sebastian's strength far surpassed hers, and he didn't need her protection

were the Stonebrook family. Not even her entire Netherworld Sect would dare provoke

blinding white blade aura was charged with thunderous power. It seemed as though

energy within a few miles surged violently, creating an oppressive

weaker cultivation slumped to the ground

capture Sebastian alive, so his sword's

to strike, Sebastian suddenly

his expression filled with cruelty. To try and stop the Godslayer Blade technique

contact with Sebastian's palm. However, instead of the expected sight of blood and mangled flesh, the

"How is this possible?"

was equally stunned as they were unable

Godslayer Blade with his bare hand! This is insane!" "What level is this guy? How can he

to pull the Godslayer Blade out of Sebastian's grip. He exerted

said calmly. With a slight exertion of his spiritual energy, Trey instantly let go of the s go of the sword

if he was jolted by

examined the Godslayer Blade while nodding in satisfaction. "This sword is not bad. From now on, it's

sword back!" Trey shouted in a mix of anger and panic, clenching his fists and throwing a punch at Sebastian.Chapter

as he pointed at Sebastian. "You actually dared to kill two of our

or be killed. If you think you can kill me, I can

warning you. I'm the heir to the Stonebrook family. Do you dare to

cocky! The Stonebrook family's power is beyond anything you can imagine. They are filled with masters of unparalleled skill. My future father-in-law is one of the top experts in the Southern Regions, so killing you would be a piece

a pair of idiots. You two really are

idiot! Your whole

dare to shout at me. If that's not foolishness, I don't know

really plan to kill us?"

"Sebastian, if you dare to kill me, our family will never let you go. Not just you,

If you send one person to me, I'll kill that person. If you send two, I'll kill both of them. If you send a whole army, I'll wipe them out. If your entire family comes at me,

By the end, his voice was thunderous, sending shivers

stunned into silence. No one could believe how brazen Sebastian was, declaring his intent to annihilate the

thought that he was lying.

Our family has stood strong

Blade technique and come to my house to admit your wrongs. Perhaps then, we might let you

up in a grave, you won't be around to see

dare!" Camden

was already afraid of him. He gathered all the experts from the Stonebrook family around him as they were ready to flee at

He took a step

an instant, the oppressive force weighed down on everyone present. Those below

remain standing, their legs

Kill him!" Camden commanded

terror, they had no choice but to obey Camden. Gritting

fray. Instead,

tremendous energy burst forth. There was a deafening boom, and the

grandmasters from the Stonebrook family had been wiped out in a single move

of cake. The sheer ease

was terrifying.

the ground, and her

toward Heather. He grabbed her by the

into the air,

stepped forward to shield the nervous clerk and decided to let the matter drop, choosing

Nathaniel said, his voice quiet yet carrying the weight of judgment

blurted, nodding so hard the tight bun at the back of

away did Elodie finally breathe. Relief spread through her limbs like warm

Grateful, she offered a quick, thankful glance first to Jonathan and then to

hadn't stepped between danger and the child, the day would have

turned to Jonathan, her posture unexpectedly shy. "Thank you," she murmured, sincerity softening every line of her

with a small, practiced smile-courteous, almost grown-up, impossibly composed for a boy

the one thanking you,"

and drew out a sleek matte card. Holding it up,

Jaws dropped, eyes widened, and the boutique fell into

over ten thousand, yet this child intended to buy the lot without

fingers hovered around the card, uncertainty flickering

was still a minor. A purchase of this scale required his guardian's word. Nathaniel gave a

not understand why Jonathan wanted an entire rack of adult clothing, yet he

Ivy's expression. "Of course," she said, nearly breathless

sweeping the garments from velvet hangers into satin-lined bags

other employees watched, envy shining

cover the down payment on

more.

understanding precisely why Jonathan was buying, no one dared steal Ivy's triumph,

Ivy guided Nathaniel

“Everything's packed but it really is a mountain of clothes. Should we put one or two

over eight million." s

asked her, Ivy would never have taken a job

said, firm as bedrock.

no objection, she finally

chimed, she stared at the numbers in

Ivy presented the card with both hands, as though returning a crown