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.

the truth, please,

Fressia's memory loss hadn't affected her abilities; it was entirely possible she escaped

immediately, or I'll have you

my wife, you still harbored evil intentions

"You deserve to die!"

Sebastian snapped Sean's

forward to check, but Sean

Sean! The nerve

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

unleashing a terrifying aura. "She's a pinnacle

is truly remarkable! As

the pinnacle Warrior

She now has

chance of

20

she

Ms. Kaitlyn from the Netherworld Sect Her future achievements are limitless!"

admiration, their

prepared to strike Sebastian. Just

"Hold it!"

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

the source of the voice and saw

forward, accompanied by a

Mr. Watson!"

none other than the chairman of Holton Chamber of Commerce. He was

brings you to Knott Estate?"

Sebastian wanted to handle things himself, it was clear he had confidence in

given him a new lease on

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

spoke, she unleashed her aura again, making the guards around her feel incredibly

be long before I become a grandmaster. In my eyes, you're nothing

than ants to me. You don't even qualify as one, yet you dare

She raised

merely stood there, not moving an inch, appearing as though

startled by this and was about to step in to save him when he

chest, but he remained completely unaffected, as

changed drastically as

smile and then extended his hand, pressing it in her direction

immediately bore down on Heather. She had no strength to resist and collapsed to her knees with a loud thud

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

a distant press of his hand, he had forced her to her knees. This kind

force was too overwhelming, rendering her unable to

be! How is your strength

is too weak," Sebastian replied, delivering a slap to Heather's

Heather was sent

I will make sure you die without

fury as he charged toward

lord himself

done for," the Knott Estate people exclaimed excitedly, as seeing a divine grandmaster take

to retaliate when Hendrick suddenly stepped in, positioning himself in front

nothing more than an ant in

with Sebastian, he knew that once Martin killed Sebastian, he wouldn't be spared

flee, but Knott Estate's guards surrounded

Hendrick stepped forward, releasing a similarly

a divine grandmaster! Mr. Watson

was astonished. Divine grandmasters were the

the world, capable of single-handedly opposing entire

such powerful individuals were

excluding the Netherworld Sect, Martin had been the only

Divine Realm, it was no wonder everyone

through to the

from my injuries, but I also broke through the bottleneck

even though you've entered the Divine Realm, you've only just broken through. You're no match for me, so I

"There's nothing to consider. I won't

me for being ruthless," Martin growled before launching a punch at

with a punch of

as a terrifying force erupted from the clash of their fists. The shockwave hit those nearby, stinging their faces and sending them scrambling back in

back a few steps by the powerful energy,

entered the Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick had just recently broken through. It certainly left a significant gap, between

Vol

after punch, leaving Hendrick with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and struck Hendrick squarely in the chest, sending him flying with a terrifying force.

a mouthful of blood

shock, rushing forward to

"I told you before that you're no

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

if you leave right now, but that kid is doomed." Martin sneered, then turned

I see why you dared to

get your confidence from, brat. You're at

eyes filled with fury as

a hand on me since I was a child. You're the first. I will make you wish for death

causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. Everyone present felt a chill of

instantly, Sebastian

the blink of an

she never expected Sebastian's strength to be so terrifying. What confused her even more was that she

death!" Martin shouted, both shocked and furious. He was startled by Sebastian's power, especially his

all, no matter how talented Sebastian was, he was

As a divine grandmaster himself, that was merely a

stared at Heather and said icily, "You have

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

ant in my

this guy is way too arrogant! He actually dared to call Mr. Knott an ant. He

powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to call a divine grandmaster an ant? What a joke! Knott Estate's people sneered,

was being too arrogant. It was

to be a limit; otherwise, it would

just an ant, then let Heather go and face me

Sebastian responded. He continued to grab Heather by the

over 30 feet away. She landed heavily on the ground, coughing up a mouthful

Heather was furious, nearly

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

I'll first cripple your cultivation, then break your

with his hands behind his back, his face full of disdain. "You're just an ant, yet you dare to boast in front of

strength of this ant!" Martin

It felt as though his punch had struck an indestructible metal, making his fist go numb. He tried to retreat upon realizing something was terribly wrong,, but it was already too

of energy erupted from Sebastian. With a

mid-air as his eyes filled with disbelief

What!

stunned, unable to

a divine grandmaster; he had punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed and

I knew Mr. Wilder was a genius at pill refinement, but I never imagined his combat prowess would be so

was in awe, and her eyes sparkled as she watched, momentarily

fear. She never expected that her father, whom she had believed to be nearly invincible, would be so easily overpowered by Sebastian. His

be happening! How is it possible? You're so young, how can your strength be this overwhelming?" Martin gasped, struggling to comprehend the situation. His eyes were filled with terror as he stared at

I am is of no consequence to you. All you need to know is that

said this earlier, everyone would have thought he

a single move from Sebastian. To the rest of them, they

toward Heather, who instantly paled.

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

sneered at her words. With a flick of his wrist, Heather was unable to resist and was suddenly pulled

a divine grandmaster could manipulate objects from a distance,

to pull her toward him effortlessly.

by

Heather asked, both angry and terrified. Her eyes

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

will

smile. "I thought you had some brains, but it seems that

Sebastian's cold laugh echoed. "Even now, you don't understand what kind of being you've provoked. You keep threatening

if your mentor Bertha were here, she wouldn't be able to save you because, in my eyes, she's nothing more than an

one of the Grand Elders of the

had pleaded for help from her mentor, Bertha, while

people wouldn't pose a threat to her even with her memory loss. So now he

make this father-daughter duo taste despair, bit by

the Netherworld Sect is full of experts. They have five divine grandmasters, and

ants," Sebastian replied

don't underestimate them,

It wasn't arrogance but confidence, confidence rooted

far from Knott Estate. With the speed of carrier pigeons and their giant birds

and still no

your mentor won't be coming,"

me. I'm the Netherworld Sect's once-in-a-millennium genius apprentice. If you

were afraid, I wouldn't have let you call for help, nor would I

come after me, fine. But

spoke of destroying a powerful sect as casually as if he

of confidence was this? How strong did one have to

before, they would have dismissed

just witnessed him severely injured Martin in a single

have any last words before you

don't kill me. For the sake of the one night we shared as husband and wife, spare my life. I'm still so young.

die."

to steal my energe

truly know I was wrong now.

with those skills. Let's set

my godmother, had her beaten severely, and even

doing! It was Sean acting on

It had nothing to do with me," Heather quickly tried to distance herself from the

for her. When it all happened, Heather was at the Netherworld Sect. She didn't know

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,

intent.

belongs to s

of fear, Martin quickly denied, "It wasn't me! I had nothing to do with

it's definitely either one of you. So, you can choose

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

that forcing

simply killing

survivor would live

I'm giving you one minute to

were full of fear

didn't want to die, but he also couldn't bear to lose his

Let us go, and just

a moment and said, "Alright. I'll give you a chance. I want one million gold

don't you just rob a bank?" Martin nearly

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

million, that's fine. I can

pay!" Martin gritted his teeth, feeling

of gold, Sebastian

after, Martin handed Sebastian ten notes, each worth

his word and left

hadn't intended to kill Martin and Heather-not because he was merciful, but because he wanted to take his time to destroy

Knott Estate, Sebastian followed Hendrick to the Holton

to ask you for a favor," Sebastian

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

for Sebastian had grown even deeper. Sebastian not only healed his wounds, which saved his life, but also helped him break through his

a debt that Hendrick considered a second chance at

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

requested paper

artist,

the woman in the picture your wife?"

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

flashed in Abigail's eyes. It was hard

had always been confident in herself, but after seeing the portrait,

the drawing

matching her own

then explained the circumstances and

her immediately. I'm sure we'll

the chamber,

to arrange for some people to take

Brork to protect her

first hand, Brork didn't dare to

was completely subdued, with

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

I just can't swallow

"Are you willing to marry the Stonebrook's

hesitation, "Mr. Camden is an outstanding man. Of course I'm

this marriage today and then ask the Stonebrook family to deal with that

then stepped

arrived in large numbers, bringing an

them was a dignified middle-aged man, Denzel Stonebrook, the head of the Stonebrook family and one

young man of about 26 years old. Though his appearance was average, he had an impressive presence; this was Camden

your arrival truly graces our humble Knott Estate," Martin said with

smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Knott, you're too

led the father and son into the sitting room and had them

to the point, saying, "I've long heard that your daughter is as beautiful

the more reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden became; his eyes never left her,

it's impolite to keep

quickly stood up, saying, "I'm sorry, Ms.

angry at all. In

become the young mistress of the Stonebrook

Stonebrook family's cultivation resources, her strength would surely advance by leaps and

place among the four great

Denzel smiled a

"My

Knott once not long ago,

love at first sight

lost

his appetite and many.

over her. As his father, I became anxious, soove brought him here

Cóntent

done speaking, he clapped his hands, and the servants immediately opened

box of gemstones, a box

though smaller, contained

Stonebrook family's betrothal gifts include 880 thousand gold coins, a box of top-grade gemstones, a box of premium medicinal herbs,

admit, the Stonebrook family had truly gone all out. The gold coins alone amounted to 880

extremely scarce in the market. When Martin and Heather heard about the Purification Pills, their eyes lit up with

constitution, extend

accelerated their training speed, and

proudly, "Mr. Knott, are you satisfied with the Stonebrook family's betrothal

satisfied, actually," Martin quickly

agree to their

responded, "Of course. Mr. Camden is a remarkable man. For him to be

feeling shy, but she was overjoyed inside. With the future title of daughter-in-law of the

wedding date, setting it for

someone whose strength is formidable and who is

could cause trouble for you. Who

interjected, "It's a scoundrel named Sebastian

commoner.

once. Despite consulting many renowned doctors, none could help me. Later,

advantage of the situation and insisted I take off my clothes before he would treat me. At the time, I was powerless and had no way to refuse. I'm telling you this not just

you mind, we can call off the engagement, Mr.

flash of cold light crossed Camden's eyes. "I heard about this

don't

for understanding," Heather forced out a couple

Sebastian seeing her

it up herself, she hoped to handle the

never expected was that the scoundrel was nothing but a beast. He's worse than an

engaged, he demanded that I

kind of woman and naturally refused him. He then tried

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

strong. Even

should be under 30 years old. How could he be stronger than

"As cultivators improve their skills, their lifespans increase. There are also herbs and

he's in his 20s, but his

at least at the

age is definitely

scoffed. "Isn't he just an early-stage divine

Heather and Camden's engagement spread quickly, surprising

heir of the Stonebrook family, one of the four major families of the southern region, Camden

decent status as the daughter of Holton's Knott Estate, it was still far from matching the prestige of the

that odd. Although Heather's family background wasn't on par with the daughters

remarkable. The Netherworld Bell test showed her potential at five rings, placing her on the same level as Kaitlyn and the Netherworld Sect's founding

was a genius with boundless potential and unimaginable

compensated for

jealous of Heather. After all, becoming the Stonebrook family's daughter-in-law was like

admired Heather, were

heard the news, but he paid it no mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty

gold coins from Martin, Sebastian invested in a vast amount of

to find Fressia, secure the third stage of the cultivation technique- whether

stockpile pills now to boost the cultivation of those around

refinement was an exhausting process, so Sebastian took breaks periodically to rest. One day, after finishing

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

of them is for me, I

"Yes, you're

intentions-it was nothing more than an attempt

asked, "Mr. Wilder, are you planning to

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

if you don't go. Martin and Heather both hate you to the core and their invitation is definitely not

"My father is right.

right into their

bunch of petty clowns.

but the Stonebrook family has many powerful figures. If you

Hendrick warned.

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remained unmoved. "I appreciate your

clowns. They're

If they dare provoke

ie

Wilder, the Stonebrook family is one of the four major families in the southern region, even stronger than

listen to us

for revenge, they'll cook

to confront them

the entrance of

partially hiding

is there something you need from me?" Sebastian asked. "Are you heading

Sebastian nodded.

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

just to tell me this?" Sebastian asked with a

run into you and thought

expect you to care so much about me. Could it be

scoffed

says so, then it's surely true. Why

you're alive. With your talent, you're destined to

up. No more advice,

their heads, thinking Sebastian was marching to his doom. All they could probably do now was

was

shown great respect by sending Korbin and his daughter to

main figures of the day, Heather was overjoyed. After all, by the end of today, she would

Heather a woman both stunning and neredibly

and touched by Sebastian So the

Sebastian.

keeping tabs on Sebastian's movements,

at that moment,

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

Camden. Everything is in place. He won't be able

"By the

likely won't make it today. But with the family's third elder and the

again

Sebastian and

he doing here?" Korbin exclaimed

about the Stonebrook family's plan, yet he still showed up. Was

"Sebastian, you bastard! You actually had the guts to come. I can't decide if

said, "This place isn't exactly a dragon's lair.

"Stop playing dumb. Since you've come today, don't expect to leave here

smile. "Brat, today next

say I didn't give you a chance. If you kneel down, admit your mistakes,

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

Camden sneered. "I invited you here just to kill you. You're

guy is such an idiot. He thinks that just because he came to

let him live. I can't

Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian. Despite everything Sebastian had done to her, seeing him in

your engagement party. Killing someone might bring bad

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

laughed and his smile was

are you laughing at,

really don't get it. There are so many good

dare you insult my woman? You've got some nerve!" Camden fumed with

This guy must

slim chance to live. But insulting Ms. Knott? Now he's probably wishing for death

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Trey Stonebrrok, and seventh elder, Septimus Stonebrook stood up. They were looking ready to strike Sebastian down at

get angry just yet. Hear me out. I was simply speaking the truth. You don't know

practicing

cultivation technique, one that

male energy to enhance

One day,

me into her room,

"Shut up!"

quickly interrupted Sebastian while

added, "Mr. Camden, he's just slandering Heather on purpose. You can't

don't believe him. This guy

evidence do you have?"

I was saying earlier? Heather wanted to absorb male energy through a sinister technique and tried to seduce me, but

that I

worry. No matter what he says, I

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

slander my woman right

you can have her checked. If I'm lying, you can do with me

all up! Even if an examination proves my innocence, it'll still be

in, "Camden, this guy has

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

standing around and cripple him!" Camden ordered coldly. Whether Sebastian was telling the truth or not,

planned to verify everything as

approached Sebastian, releasing a powerful aura that felt as vast and overwhelming as the sea, making it hard for

alone is enough to make me almost suffocate. This

they were also divine grandmasters, there were clear differences

were at the early stage, whereas Septimus was

"Camden, I originally thought you had some sense in you, but

make sure you wish you were dead!" Camden snapped angrily. Sebastian taunted, "You tell me to shut up, but I'll still keep talking. Heather is nothing more than a worn-out shoe I've already

I left a few scratch marks on her chest because

Sebastian was just bluffing; those marks would have

However, Heather's reaction

leaving everyone stunned. Upon

Heather

I swear I'll cut out your tongue and

and he was infuriated by

major families of the southern region, with all their

middle-stage divine grandmaster.

pressure from his released aura alone made it hard for anyone nearby

of concern, and even Kaitlyn's eyes flashed with worry. But there was little they could do; they were

neck. Just as it seemed he would succeed, Sebastian suddenly countered, reacting faster and landing a punch directly into Septimus's

sound, Septimus' arm

pained

Sebastian chased him down and grabbed

"What?"

into chaos. Everyone was utterly stunned. A powerful middle- stage divine grandmaster

was beyond

most shocked. Not long ago, Sebastian had participated in

a warrior. After all, if he were a grandmaster or divine grandmaster, why would he bother

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

and enraged, and she yelled, "Sebastian, he's from the Stonebrook family! If you dare to kill him, you won't even have a grave

approached Sebastian, his

do me a favor? I'll have him release Septimus, and in

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

distance, Camden found her even more enticing than he

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his own eyes, and breaks both his hands,

"Mr. Camden, isn't gouging out his eyes and breaking his hands a bit too

rather kind for offering this. This is my bottom line!" Camden declared in a tone that left no room for

and whispered, "Didn't I

trap.

Kaitlyn said, "I didn't realize your strength was so formidable, but you still

The Stonebrook

out your eyes and breaking your

"Ms. Gardner, I appreciate your

in the

know it's hard to

to five miserably than to die.

my..." Kaitlyn wanted to say something, but in the

a strong person, losing both eyes and hands was a fate worse than death. Rather than living worse than a

the chances were slim, at least

"Septimus!"

Stonebrook family

was seething with rage as he

won't be satisfied until I torture

cripple his cultivation for

He was already walking toward Sebastian, his aura

step forward, his presence intensified. Every footfall left a

a powerful aura. Trey's cultivation must be truly unfathomable. He's probably at the late-stage divine grandmaster

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

He struck so quickly before; this is definitely going to

Everyone nodded in agreement.

shouted,

drew it from its sheath. A

resonated through the air, unleashing a wave of terrifying

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 the

right. This is our Stonebrook family's Godslayer Blade. Our ancestors once roamed the world with this sword, and with it, they rarely met an equal. As long as one wields the Godslayer Blade, their combat strength instantly rises a

Camden to

Blade, not even late-stage divine

magical artifact, said to be a

was Sebastian, empty-handed-what chancChapter

her eyes, unable

the man who had taken her virginity, but after calming down and reflecting,

it to be Sebastian. At least Sebastian was young and handsome, and he had acted to

know Sebastian a bit more, she even started to develop some feelings for him. This was why she would always instinctively step in whenever he was in danger—she simply didn't want to see

to realize that Sebastian's strength far surpassed hers, and

completely powerless. The ones trying to kill Sebastian were the Stonebrook family. Not even

he swung his sword, a blinding white blade aura

miles surged violently, creating an oppressive atmosphere that

with weaker cultivation slumped

alive, so his

strike, Sebastian suddenly moved, reaching out

death!" Trey sneered, his expression filled with cruelty. To try and stop the Godslayer Blade technique with

palm. However, instead of the expected sight of blood and mangled flesh, the sword stopped dead in its tracks as it was caught firmly in Sebastian's

"How is this possible?"

filled with shock and disbelief. Everyone present was equally stunned as they

bare hand! This is insane!" "What level is this guy? How can he be this

out of Sebastian's grip. He exerted all his

said calmly. With a slight exertion of his spiritual

he was

nodding in satisfaction. "This

in a mix of anger and panic, clenching his

at Sebastian. "You actually dared to kill two of our family's elders!

or be killed. If you think you can kill

"Sebastian, I'm warning you. I'm the heir to the Stonebrook family. Do you dare to kill

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

two really are made for each other,"

Your whole family is!"

you still dare to shout at

really plan to kill

and afraid as he said, "Sebastian, if you dare to kill me, our family will never let you

you send one person to me, I'll kill that person. If you send two, I'll kill

the end, his voice was thunderous,

stunned into silence. No one could believe how brazen Sebastian

thought that he was lying.

are full of yourself! Our family has stood

Godslayer Blade technique and come to my house to admit your wrongs. Perhaps then, we might let you live. Otherwise, I guarantee you won't even

not I end up in a grave, you won't be around to

dare!" Camden

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

with disdain. He

an instant, the oppressive force weighed down on everyone present. Those below grandmaster level collapsed to

grandmasters struggled to remain

Kill him!" Camden

terror, they had no choice but to obey Camden.

fray. Instead, he

tremendous energy burst forth. There was a deafening boom, and the grandmasters coughed out blood as they were sent flying. Before they even hit the ground, they all

was very shocked. The grandmasters from the Stonebrook family had

The sheer

was terrifying.

the ground, and her face

Martin rushed toward Heather. He

air,

the nervous clerk and decided to let the

Nathaniel said, his voice quiet yet

hard the tight

Nathaniel turned away did Elodie finally breathe. Relief spread through her limbs like warm water, leaving her almost

she offered a quick,

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

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

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

I should be the one thanking you," he replied, voice clear as

a sleek matte card. Holding it up, he added, "Every outfit

a clap of thunder. Jaws dropped, eyes widened,

chosen started at well over

the card, uncertainty flickering across her eyes as she sought Nathaniel's

scale required his guardian's word. Nathaniel gave a

wanted an entire rack of adult clothing, yet he trusted the boy's

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

from velvet hangers

the showroom, the other employees watched, envy shining through their

the down payment on a new car,

more.

why Jonathan was buying, no one dared steal Ivy's triumph, not even

guided

the register, she leaned down, voice barely above az whisper “Everything's packed but it really is a mountain of clothes. Should we

over eight million." s

Elodie hadn't asked her, Ivy would never have taken

firm as bedrock. "I'm buying

Nathaniel. When he offered no objection, she finally swiped Jonathan's card through the

the numbers in disbelief. The wealthy, it seemed, spent money

us." Ivy presented the card with both hands, as though returning a