Semua Bab The Rise of Caleb Larkin: Bab 11 - Bab 20

To Caleb's surprise, his injuries had healed completely—not even a single scar remained. He couldn't believe it! "The Divine Legacy is even stronger than I expected. What exactly is the Shadow Fiend I made a deal with?" Caleb muttered, still in disbelief.Suddenly, a shrill voice rang out. "Caleb, it really is you! I can't believe you're up and about!" A tall, heavily made-up woman sashayed toward Caleb, eyeing him with a sneer. "I heard you and Rachel got divorced. Guess you realized your limits. I told Rachel not to marry you from the start—and I was right. You couldn't make her happy!"Caleb raised an eyebrow but said nothing. The woman was Wendy Lane—Rachel's best friend. A notorious snob, she and Caleb had never gotten along.When Caleb didn't react, Wendy grew bolder. "You'd better stay away from Rachel. A woman like her can get any man she wants—I don't know why she waited three years for you. Now you're broke and useless. You don't deserve her. Did you hear me, Caleb?

"What level of strength would you need to go up against the Northern Alliance?" Caleb asked with a smile."You need to be at least a Grandmaster," Kayla answered seriously, a touch of longing in her tone.Caleb narrowed his eyes. Three years ago, he had been at the peak of the Acquired stage, just shy of Primordial. A Primordial martial artist could rule a city; a Grandmaster could dominate a region. However, Grandmasters were nearly unheard of in Jadewood City. A single Grandmaster was as strong as an entire battalion, and to hire one would cost tens of millions. In this world, wealth could buy you power, but martial strength earned one respect."Are there Grandmasters in the Northern Alliance?" Caleb asked."I don't know," Kayla replied. "But Selena's grandfather hasn't been seen for years. Some say he passed away, but others claim he became a Grandmaster and extended his life." There was a hint of regret in Kayla's voice. If Damian hadn't been poisoned, he might have reached t

"Caleb's only at the Acquired stage! How is he this powerful?!""Who is he? How dare he make a scene at the Johnson family's funeral?""I heard he's the one who killed Brian!""Samuel! Get out here and deal with him. Kill him if you have to!" Charles ordered, his face twisted in anger.Suddenly, a middle-aged man rushed at Caleb, aiming a knife at his heart. His name was Samuel Yates, and he was a Primordial Warrior."With the Johnson family's wealth, hiring a Primordial Warrior is easy.""Looks like Caleb's in for it now!"Instead of retreating, Caleb stepped in, effortlessly dodging the attack. Then, he placed his hand on Samuel's shoulder.Crack!Caleb fluidly dislocated Samuel's arm, leaving him powerless. Samuel's knife clattered to the ground as Caleb drove his palm into Samuel's chest. Samuel flew through the air and slammed into the wall, his chest caving in from the force of Caleb's strike. No matter how much he struggled, he couldn't get up. Everyone was stunned.

"Stop right there!" Selena arched a delicate brow coolly, but an unfamiliar sense of fear crept through her.It didn't make sense.Logically, there was no reason she should care about Caleb. He was nothing—a man with no power, backing, or influence. Countless men had cursed her before, but it had never meant anything to her. This time though… it felt different.It felt like she was being marked by death itself.Pushing aside that unsettling thought, Selena coldly said, "Regardless, Mr. Johnson is a member of the Northern Alliance. As its leader, the Morgan family won't tolerate such disrespect at his son's funeral. Daniel, I'll leave this man to you—show everyone that the Northern Alliance is not to be trifled with!""Understood, Ms. Morgan." The old man who had been standing behind Selena took a step forward, blocking Caleb's path. His sharp, hawk-like eyes locked onto him."That's Daniel Warren, a renowned Primordial Warrior of the Morgan family!""He's leagues beyond Samuel,

"Grandpa!" Kayla's face turned bright red as she ladled her grandfather's medicine into a cup, her voice laced with embarrassment.Damian let out a hearty laugh. "You're both young and single—I think it's a great match! I've always wanted to see my granddaughter settle down, but her standards are so high that no man ever makes the cut. But you, Mr. Larkin… you just might be the one. Love doesn't always start with fireworks, you know. Sometimes, it blooms over time."Before Kayla could protest, Caleb cut in bluntly, "Mr. Turner Sr., curing your condition is just a transaction. You compensate me accordingly, and I restore your mobility. After that, I have no ties to the Turner family."Caleb stood up, packing his things. "I'll be back at the same time next week."With that, he turned and walked out."What a jerk!" Kayla clenched her jaw, watching his retreating figure. For some reason, a strange emptiness settled in her chest once he disappeared from sight.She crossed her arms, se