"Don't worry about it." Henry shook his head, unsure how much progress Jeffery had made with the investigation. Without knowing the full details, he thought it best to keep Lydia in the dark."I know you're only so tolerant of her because of me. But she told me a lot this time, and I could tell she understood her mistakes. She even promised to treat you better from now on," Lydia said.Henry was taken aback. "She admitted her mistakes?"Lydia nodded. "Yeah, she used to be so domineering and unreasonable. But this time, she seemed genuinely ashamed, even scolding herself."Henry immediately suspected that Jennifer was putting on an act, but he decided to keep quiet about it, waiting for Jeffery's investigation results before saying anything.At that moment, Lydia's phone rang. It was Jennifer."Lydia, I'm getting out! Thank you! And thank Henry for me. If it weren't for him, I'd be done for."Jennifer had been given special permission to watch the press conference, and she was as
As expected, Jeffery quickly replied, "I have something on hand. Serenity Peak Hospital was once a very well-known hospital for the wealthy. "Ms. Miller's mother, Jennifer, gave birth there, just as she said. And on the same day, a baby girl passed away shortly after birth."Henry frowned at that. He asked, "What else did you find?""Well, here's where it gets interesting. The birthdate on Ms. Miller's ID doesn't match her actual birthdate, and there is about a half-month difference. "However, from our understanding, she was indeed born on that day, meaning her recorded date of birth was falsified."So, it seems the Millers are hiding something," Jeffery explained.Henry's expression darkened. Jennifer was definitely up to something. "She must've been trying to conceal Lydia's true identity by changing her birth date.""Who was the mother of the baby girl who died that day? Do you know where she came from?" Henry asked.Jeffery sighed. "I'm still investigating that. The woman
Henry examined the jade bracelet carefully. It was not an ordinary item; its cool, calming sensation refreshed his mind and spirit. The faint presence of a cultivator's aura on it suggested that it was a rare treasure.That confirmed his suspicion that Lydia's biological mother was not just an ordinary person. Even if she was not a cultivator, she had to be from a prestigious family.Henry managed to narrow the investigation significantly. He immediately assigned the task to several major forces, including the Golden Liberty, instructing them to search for Trinity with full effort.Once she was found, the truth would be revealed.Unaware of the bracelet's significance, Chansey asked, "Henry, that bracelet is so beautiful! Does it have any special abilities?"Jeffery had not told Chansey the details—he would not dare divulge anything without Henry's permission.Henry was caught off guard and replied with a smile, "Nothing much, just an heirloom from an elder. Why did your dad have
Albus' face shifted dramatically. Shane Drayson, the strongest and most terrifying person in the world, was running out of time.He knew all too well that Shane was the strongest in the world. No Earthly Immortals, or even himself, could match the elder, not even for a single move.Even though the three were not as strong as Shane, they were still unparalleled mightsters who had mastered the Principles of Heaven and Earth; the difference in strength could not be too significant.Who could possibly stop them if they truly invaded Aurelia?While Henry was incredibly powerful, the gap between him and those three was still vast. Perhaps the only hope lay in unraveling the secrets of the jade pendant."What happened, Elder Drayson? Weren't you all working together to fight the monster?" Albus asked, still struggling to understand."After defeating the monster, they turned on me," Shane replied, his face dark with anger.Albus was shocked. Their strength was not far off from Shane's,
Albus's expression darkened as he prepared to stand."You won't catch up to him, and even if you do, you're no match for him." Shane shook his head."But he overheard our conversation. Henry may be in danger.""We need to get back as soon as possible, but my body isn't ready for action yet. I need to rest for three more days. In the meantime, you must find a way to warn him to be cautious of the Islehaven's experts," Shane said."However, do it quietly, or it will only expose his identity. Fortunately, we didn't mention his name."Albus nodded. Even if he wanted to locate Henry, he doubted he would succeed in time. "Given his recent activities, if Islehaven is determined, it won't take long for them to learn his identity.""It doesn't matter. By the time they piece things together, we'll be back," Shane replied confidently."No one can harm the future of our country as long as I'm still alive."If necessary, even in his weakened state, he was willing to hold their enemies bac
"Go ahead," Henry said after ensuring his surroundings were secure using his mental strength."I've told you that I'll explain everything after meeting a certain individual. It's time."Albus began to dive into the story. He spoke about Shane and the other three powerhouses, detailing how they had been critically injured and, even after recovery, would not live much longer.Henry was stunned. He never imagined that four individuals of such unparalleled strength existed. Most of all, he deeply admired Shane, who had sacrificed so much for Aurelia. Henry could hear Albus's sincerity, and it was clear the story was real."Is Elder Drayson there? May I speak with him?" Henry asked.Albus glanced at Shane, who nodded and took the phone."Young man, you're quite impressive. The future of our country rests on your shoulders."Henry paused momentarily, surprised, then responded quickly, "You're being too modest, Elder Drayson. You're the true pillar of our nation.""Now we're just bein
"Perhaps it's exactly because of those unique circumstances that they've been willing to stay here with me for 60 years," Shane explained.Clearly, he had advanced 55 years ago, far ahead of the others. That power disparity was likely one reason they feared him and felt the need to join forces.Henry's mind raced. "Is there a way to advance there? If I—""Don't even think about it. That place has been completely destroyed." Shane shook his head, a trace of regret in his voice.Henry sighed. He was not worried about his own safety, but the idea that he might not be able to protect his loved ones or safeguard the country weighed heavily on him."Don't stress about it too much," Shane said."Just focus on your cultivation. I believe in you!"Henry ended the call with a mix of anxiety and uncertainty. Furthermore, the Islehaven could come after him soon. His sleep was disrupted, so he examined the two jade pendants, turning them repeatedly, but found nothing unusual about them.He
Henry and Lydia found a small street vendor and casually enjoyed a simple breakfast.Lydia, who had once been unaccustomed to such places, had found herself not only used to but even fond of those scenes since she started dating Henry. There was something about the laid-back, comfortable atmosphere that she enjoyed."How's your mom doing?" Henry asked with a smile."She's doing well. She's changed a lot." Lydia's face lit up with a joyful smile."Everything that has happened may have been a blessing in disguise. But I feel bad you've had to spend so much money and call in so many favors.""It's not a big deal," Henry replied, meaning it. Lydia felt he was trying to ease her burden, making her adore him even more.She did not know when it happened, but she was entirely occupied by Henry."But—" Henry hesitated, wondering if he should reveal some information to her."But what?" Lydia asked."Nothing. Are you busy today?" Henry switched the topic with a smile."So much to do. It