Eliam did not answer Charlie’s question, but he looked at Charlie and said very seriously, “Charlie, do you know why your parents returned to Oskia back then?”Charlie said, “I heard that it was my father who wanted to come back to revitalize the Wade family. As for my mother, she probably accompanied my father back to Oskia because she was fulfilling her obligations as a wife after marrying him.”Eliam smiled and said, “Look, this is your father’s brilliance. If he doesn’t want others to see through his true purpose, no one in this world would be able to see through him.”Charlie frowned and asked, “Uncle Eliam, what do you mean? According to what you’ve said, you mean that my parents actually had a hidden agenda when they returned to Oskia back then?” Eliam smiled mysteriously and said to Charlie, “Curtis and Ashley are a pair of geniuses in the business field, and in everyone’s eyes, they are the perfect couple in the financial industry. In fact, from the time I met your father
“Well…” Charlie was already feeling very confused. He could not help but murmur, “As far as I can remember, my parents were always focused on business matters before they left Eastcliff. I’d never heard of them being interested in archaeology or tomb raiding. I can’t find any such memories at all from my childhood memories.”Eliam said, “Your parents are extremely smart people, and they have never let anyone know their true purpose aside from me, of course.” After saying that, Eliam added, “Back to the topic of your parents returning to Oskia, in fact, your parents’ decision to leave the United States and return to Oskia for development was not for the reason the public thinks; that is because your father wanted to return to Oskia to revitalize the Wade family and because your mother was accompanying your father because she’s married to him.”“They actually had no plans to return to Oskia at first, or they didn’t intend to come back in such a hurry, but your father suddenly came to
Eliam’s question was also something Charlie could not figure out.He could not understand why the Qing Eliminating Society would put so much effort into his grandmother’s family and even go as far as to plant a bomb that would be delayed for twenty years before exploding. If they were coveting the Acker family’s wealth, this reason would be hardly tenable because the Qing Eliminating Society should be far wealthier compared to the Acker family. The Qing Eliminating Society had control over so many dead soldiers, Armed Calvary Guards, special envoys, Section Ambassadors, and even Dark Realm experts from the Hubert Battalion, so it would simply be a piece of cake for them to make money. There was absolutely no need for them to target the Acker family at all.This meant that they had other plans for the Acker family. Charlie was confused because he did not know what the organization’s purpose was.Therefore, he could only say to Eliam, “I actually don’t understand the Qing Eliminat
Eliam nodded and said, “Your father knew about the existence of the Hubbert Battalion. He mentioned in the email that someone saw a male martial artist with the last name Colter and a female martial artist with the last name Maine. They are a couple and happen to have the same last names as my parents, so he speculated that these two people should be my parents.”After saying that, Eliam added, “It’s because of this that I decided to change my career to become a news presenter in the hopes that my parents would pay attention to me one day and get in touch with me.”Charlie hurriedly asked, “Have you succeeded?”“Yes, I was successful.” Eliam nodded and said, “I established contact with my parents about ten years ago.”Charlie said with a shocked expression, “The internal structure of the Qing Eliminating Society is extremely strict with extremely tight management. How did you get in touch with your parents?”Eliam smiled faintly and explained, “Speaking of that, I’d have to brag a
Charlie could not help but feel a little excited as he asked Eliam, “How did your parents bypass the Qing Eliminating Society’s surveillance to contact you?”Eliam explained, “According to my father, although his qualifications were the worst when he was in Hubert Battalion, he gained the trust of the trainers in Hubbert Battalion because of his ability to deal with people. In addition, during the ten years he was in Hubbert Battalion, he had another son and daughter with my mother, so their overall stability became a lot stronger in the eyes of the Qing Eliminating Society.”“Later, the Qing Eliminating Society sent them to Saudi Arabia in the Middle East. They were a couple who operated an Oskian restaurant on the surface, but in actuality, they are secret sentries placed by the Qing Eliminating Society in Saudi to monitor the Saudi royal family and other forces. As soon as an order is executed, they will have to carry out the orders given by the Qing Eliminating Society immediatel
After saying that, Eliam added, “Moreover, my father never thought about leaving the Qing Eliminating Society. He just saw my message and wanted to get in touch with me. Other than that, he hadn’t done anything to let the Qing Eliminating Society down, so he has always been very safe.”Charlie asked him, “Is the reason why your father doesn’t want to leave the Qing Eliminating Society because he is a die-hard loyalist of the Qing Eliminating Society, or is it because he’s being forced by the Qing Eliminating Society’s poison?”Eliam said, “It’s mainly because of the poison and my younger brother and sister. There’s no cure for the poison, so as long as anyone leaves the Qing Eliminating Society and does not get the supply of the antidote, one would definitely die within half a month. Moreover, according to the Qing Eliminating Society’s usual routine, my younger brother and sister will be executed by the Qing Eliminating Society if my parents betray the Qing Eliminating Society. Ther
Charlie subconsciously put his hand in his pants pocket at this moment. He still hadn’t figured out the purpose of the ring Vera had given him, but he had always kept it close to him out of fear that something might happen to it or that he would lose it. The reason why Charlie valued this ring so much was not because it was precious, but because he had invested too much Reiki into it. If the Reiki was converted into a labor force, it would be equivalent to working hard for this ring for three years and then being owed wages by it without being paid a single cent. Therefore, Charlie could not let this thing escape his control.Charlie was slightly relieved after confirming that the ring was still in his pocket, and he could not help but think of the girl named Vera. He could not figure out what was so special about this ring and the girl that the British Lord of the Qing Eliminating Society would place such importance on them. Charlie felt somewhat regretful. He regretted not a
Eliam smiled slightly and said, “Your father is just like a brother to me, so you don’t have to be so polite with me. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need my help with anything in the future.”With that said, he took out a business card and handed it to Charlie.Charlie put the business card away with both hands and said, “Thank you, Uncle Eliam!”Eliam smiled and waved his hand, then looked at the time and said, “Charlie, it’s getting late, and I have to rush back to Eastcliff. We’ll end the conversation here today, but I’ll be sure to let you know immediately if there is any further news in the future.”Charlie bowed slightly and spoke up, “Thank you, Uncle Eliam. I will also inform you immediately as soon as there is any news.”Eliam nodded and said seriously, “Do contact me if you come to Eastcliff when you’re free.”“Okay!”***After the conversation with Eliam, Charlie let the helicopter parked at the resort at the foot of the mountain fly back up to the courtyard of
With this thought in mind, Charlie silently decided to spend more time at the villa in the future, where he could focus on studying cultivation. Perhaps he might discover a breakthrough path based on his current foundation. However, the thought of Holly's family living in the villa next door posed a dilemma. If he went there every day to practice in seclusion, he would inevitably have to pass by Holly's house. Out of courtesy, it would be impossible not to greet them. But once he started exchanging pleasantries, his efficiency would naturally decrease. Moreover, it would eventually cause a misunderstanding if Nanako were to go there every day as well. Thus, Charlie felt an eagerness to find a new place for cultivation. After some thought, the lakeside mansion that Kathleen had purchased under the alias Kylie when she was in Aurous Hill came to mind. The Quinton family's villa, located in the Sonfo Valley far from the city, was nestled among mountains and waters, boasting exce
Nanako could also feel that the energy available for her to draw upon in her Sea of Consciousness had suddenly surged. Her sensory abilities, which had already improved significantly after achieving enlightenment, instantly leaped to an even higher level. The Reiki within her body became exceptionally abundant. With just a slight movement of her divine sense, the Reiki immediately dispersed from within her, making the entire office feel as if it was under her bird's-eye view, completely under her control. Moreover, this sense of control continued to extend outward. In just a short moment, eight nearby rooms also fell within her perception range. Charlie could sense the Reiki Nanako was releasing. Observing her closely, he noticed that her body was already brimming with Reiki, suggesting that it was no longer possible for her to continue taking the elixir. After a while, Nanako retracted the Reiki she had been using for perception and looked up at Charlie, saying, "Previously I co
Although Nanako had just attained enlightenment, she had already realized a critical problem: the Reiki available to her was very little, and there was almost no external channel for obtaining Reiki. For cultivators today, getting Reiki was the most difficult thing. There was no Reiki in the world, so the only external channels to obtain Reiki were elixirs, spiritual stones, or formations. If someone had a complete cultivation method, he could generate Reiki in his body by practicing the method, but for people like Charlie and Nanako who lacked such methods, this self-sufficient path was not feasible. Therefore, the small amount of Reiki that was generated in Nanako's body when she attained enlightenment was basically used up after she tried to sense Reiki. Charlie was slightly better than Nanako. The spiritual stones he accidentally obtained in the early days provided him with a lot of Reiki. Later, he relied on Cultivating Pills to barely make up for the gap in Reiki. Altho
Nanako giggled gently, thinking that Charlie was exaggerating. "You're so funny, Charlie. Who could possibly fail to attain enlightenment for hundreds of years? Those who haven't probably wouldn't live that long anyway, right?" Charlie smiled ambiguously. The matter concerning Vera was, of course, something he couldn't share with anyone, including Nanako. However, it was indeed a fact that Vera, despite taking the Eternal Pill and living for so many years, still hadn't attained enlightenment. Moreover, back in the day, Fumiko had served Marcius faithfully for an entire lifetime. From the paintings, it was evident that Marcius was genuinely devoted to Fumiko at that time. Otherwise, he wouldn't have returned to fulfill his promise after obtaining his opportunities. Yet, despite receiving Marcius's wholehearted support, Fumiko still failed to achieve enlightenment. In contrast, Nanako had managed to attain enlightenment so effortlessly, merely through the guidance of a monk.
Caden didn't know what kind of gifts Charlie was planning to give everyone, but from his perspective, since each of the over 400 people would receive one, it was likely something that could be bought with money. Caden was as rich as a king and wasn't particularly interested in things that money could buy. However, since Charlie had mentioned it, he naturally wanted to show his support. He expressed his gratitude, saying, "Despite your busy schedule, you're still thinking of us. I'm truly honored, and on behalf of everyone, I thank you." Charlie chuckled. "You're welcome." Caden respectfully replied, "If there's nothing else, I'll go ahead and ask Miss Ito to come over." "Okay." Caden retreated and went back to the martial arts hall. He called Nanako over and said in a low voice, "Miss Ito, Mr. Wade is at the manager's office right now. He wants to see you." "What?" Nanako squealed in pleasant surprise. "Mr. Wade is here? Oh my, I'll go over now! Thank you, Master Howton."
After that, Charlie asked, "Has everything been going well here lately?" Caden clasped his hands respectfully and replied, "Everything has been going very well. With the follow-up mental techniques you provided from the Taoist Sect Hanbloom Method, everyone's foundations are very solid. This batch of students has made the fastest progress I've seen in all my years of teaching." Charlie remembered his disciple, Sonia, who had previously taken the entire Taoist Sect to Oskia on her own initiative, effectively becoming part of his sect. Since he didn't have time to manage them, he had left everything under Caden's supervision. Curious, he asked, "How are the Taoist Sect disciples doing in their training?" Caden responded, "These disciples' training progress has been much faster than when they were in the United States. Sonia is now like a workaholic, training all day, every day, and her progress is astonishing—beyond my expectations." He continued, unable to hide his admiration, "
"The Rothschild family members?" Hearing Albert's remarks, Charlie frowned slightly and said, "Oh! Are you talking about Edmund and his dad?" "Yes!" Albert nodded and laughed out loud. "That American bastard who poisoned Miss Young's father and caused his kidney failure. Didn't he and his dad always say that they were from the Rothschild family?" Charlie waved him off dismissively. "They're not part of the Rothschild family. Rothschilds wouldn't carry the surname 'Whittaker'." Pausing to think, he added, "The surname 'Whittaker' is likely of Jewish origin. They might actually be relatives of the Rothschild family by marriage." As he spoke, a realization dawned on him. "I think I've got it. Julien coming to Aurous Hill might very well be to look for this father-and-son duo. Harrison has just recovered and wants to remain the family head for a few more years—he's probably trying to strengthen ties with these branch families." Albert gasped, "If that's the case, that bastard i
Meanwhile, Charlie went down the mountain and arrived at the Champs Elys Resort. To avoid disturbing the students during their practice, Charlie informed Albert of his arrival by phone. Albert, being at the bottom of the martial arts students in terms of skill and treating it more as a casual interest, was asked to wait at the entrance of the resort. When Charlie arrived, Albert, dressed in his training outfit, was already waiting at the door. He quickly stepped up to the car, opened the door for Charlie, and respectfully greeted, "Mr. Wade, welcome." Charlie nodded and said, "Tomorrow, have The Heaven Springs temporarily closed to the public and prepare a table with excellent food and drinks. For any customers with existing reservations, make sure to provide them with appropriate compensation." Without hesitation, Albert agreed and asked, "Are you expecting some guests?" Charlie casually replied, "Not exactly guests—just someone coming from afar who's a bit of a fool."
Upon hearing that Charlie would host him, Julien was flattered and expressed his gratitude, saying, "I truly appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with me!" Charlie smiled and replied, "We're good friends, no need for formalities. When do you expect to land in Aurous Hill?" Julien thought for a moment and respectfully responded, "I'll be flying in a few hours, with a flight time of about 15 hours. I expect to land in Aurous Hill around 10 a.m. local time tomorrow." Charlie said, "In that case, tomorrow at noon, I'll host a banquet for you at The Heaven Springs, the most famous restaurant in Aurous Hill. It's well-known, so your employees should be able to find it easily. You can just come over directly when you arrive." Although the Rothschild family didn't have personnel stationed in Aurous Hill, their Asian headquarters was located in Eastcliff with high-ranking officials as well as a large number of staff. Julien had already informed the administrative