Carol was definitely content with life—her daughter was now the chief of Zamri Hospital, her son was safe abroad, and she found herself a new partner despite being well advanced in years.Nash was content just like Carol, though he only had one cause to worry in his untameable daughter Kat.At the moment, she was staying in Riverton with Noel York and was involved in the production of a film.While Nash would complain that it was not a stable job, he would be grinning ear-to-ear even as he said that.Naturally, both him and Carol had Frank to thank for all of that. From a certain point of view, he was now their adopted son."Yeah, where do you have to go this late at night, Frank?" Nash asked as he brought kitchen utensils."Hehe… Just a small trip to Norsedam," Frank did not provide details to spare them from worrying.Still, just as he was about to leave, he ran headlong into Helen and an exhausted Vicky, the latter who immediately complained, "I can't do this darling. Helen's

Edon was ready to point at Chet's nose and snap, but he froze as his brother calmly said, "The chief of the Martial Alliance is here in our residence.""What? The chief of the Martial Alliance?! You mean…""Yeah." Chet nodded somberly, looking at his brother's shocked reaction before adding, "She has been maimed, her cultivation almost lost.""Then, the spiritron vein…""She doesn't have it," Chet replied.As disappointment showed on Edon's face, Chet continued calmly, "I know what you're thinking—in fact, I was thinking it when I received her. However, she gave it up before she arrived, and the Martial Alliance lost over a hundred martial artists in the battle. There was no shortage of Ascendant ranks, and only she managed to escape, barely alive."Sighing somberly, Chet concluded, "For me, it's clear from this that the spiritron vein is too important for our family to even touch. Too much greed really consumes you."Edon lowered his head, clearly doing the math.When he looke

That was why Edon despised Lubor.Moreover, if Lubor took over, their family would completely fall under the control of Hundred Bane Sect and be reduced to lab rats.That was why Chet never let down his guard despite Lubor seemingly compromising."Chet, why don't we just take them up on their offer?"Edon turned toward his eldest brother anxiously. "As long as we're not reduced to vassals of Hundred Bane Sect, anything else can wait after they cure Jaden.""You're being naive."Chet shook his head, smirking at Edon. "Do you really think Lubor is sincere about helping us? Just think about it—what would the Martial Alliance do if they found out we handed their chief over to Hundred Bane Sect?""Oh!" Edon smacked himself on the lap for the umpteenth time and wheeled on Lubor furiously. "I knew you were up to no good!""Now, now. You've got it all wrong." Lubor smiled, shaking his head. "The elders of Hundred Bane Sect have spoken. The chief of the Martial Alliance is actually lo

Chet did not directly answer Frank's question, instead asking quietly, "May I ask who's asked you and why you're looking for the chief of the Martial Alliance?"He simply answered a question with another question, passing the buck back to Frank."It's her father's asking, and as for why…"Frank paused, quickly smiling as he came up with an idea. "She and I were engaged as children, and I'm fulfilling that promise.""What?"Chet did a double take, narrowing his eyes in thought.The chief of the Martial Alliance was engaged?! He had no idea… No, no one in the Martial Alliance even mentioned anything about that!Was Frank bullshitting?!For Frank's part, he needed a reasonable excuse for his search for the chief of the Martial Alliance, or he would look like he had no business getting involved.Still, he had one—even if Silverbell was the chief of the Martial Alliance, was there a problem with him looking for his own fiancee?Naturally, the engagement was bullshit, though Frank

Frank puffed his chest confidently. "It's simple—I will cure Jaden, while you tell me where the chief of the Martial Alliance is. How about that?""Pfft."Lubor was laughing as soon as Frank finished, watching him in glee. "Mr. Lawrence, do you think we are as stupid as you are? Who would believe your bullshit? I've said many times—the Soulbleeder is a novelty Hundred Bane Sect created, and only our elders can stop it. Watch out, or you'd bite your tongue if you keep making shit up."Frank remained calm despite Lubor's scorn, shaking his head as he said, "I can see that you are caught in a dilemma, Mr. Favoni. So how about this? Take me to your son, and you tell me where the chief of the Martial Alliance is if I succeed. If I don't, I will take responsibility… though I'd be infected too and die for my lies anyway. How about that?"Chet paused at Frank's confident offer.It was only natural that he did not want to hand over the chief of the Martial Alliance to Hundred Bane Sect. Af