The grand foyer of the Xaviers Manor is filled with an air of tension as the family gathers, seemingly in a heated discussion. On a regal chair, sits a middle aged man, exuding an aura of a formidable leader. This man is none other than Rutherford Xavier, the esteemed Patriarch of the Xaviers and Logan's father. "Logan, are you trying to say that Arthur Smith was part of the attendees at Eve's Allure Emporium's just concluded meeting?" Rutherford asks, his cold gaze dropping to his son, who stands in front of him."Yes, father. I swear, I wouldn't dare lie about this. I saw him with my own eyes. It's fine if you doubt me, but you can't doubt Sir Anderson, right? He was there and personally confirmed that the old man is indeed who I say he is." Logan responds earnestly."Hmm," Rutherford hums. "After a decade, he suddenly resurfaced. Was he tired of hiding or what? Even if he was, knowing his Lord was a public enemy, why would he risk exposing himself in such a blatant way? Wasn't h

Cornelius is silent for a moment before clearing his throat and saying, "You did well by coming to me regarding this matter. Years ago, I fought against that kid and ended up gravely injured. He was so powerful that he easily broke my meridians, undoing my years of hard work. "That's why I've secluded myself for the past decade and sat here trying to recuperate. If that kid is still alive as your words make it seem, then he must have gotten even more powerful. I'm afraid even with Mount Thunder Sect's interference, we can't do anything to him. In that regard, we can't take any actions against him.""But, father," Rutherford argues. "That kid killed so many of our relatives and destroyed some of our businesses, we bear a significant grudge against him. How can we simply stand back when the opportunity to take action against him has presented itself?""You came here seeking my counsel, correct?""Yes, father.""Then why persist in arguing? If you had it all figured out in the first plac

"Little information on what really went down ten years ago? Is there something I don't know?" Reginald muses in confusion and gazes up at his father."What do you mean by little information of what really went down years ago?"Archibald doesn't bother to answer that question. Instead, he asks, "What do you know about the incident of ten years ago?""On that unforgettable day ten years ago, the young prince barged into the Cadens Manor and began a killing spree with no just cause. Our guards were no match for him, as well as the elders. It got to the point that you had to battle him yourself but you were no match for him as well. In the end, the Callahans restrained the young prince and told us he had an energy deviation while cultivating, resulting in his craziness. But they never offered any apology nor did they try to compensate us. Not like we have would accepted any anyway." He pauses and after a while, concludes, "This is all I know.""Hmm," Archibald shakes his head. "What you

"Hahaha, Reginald, I never thought you had such a cunning son!" A loud laughter suddenly reverberates in the foyer, and an aged man exuding a bloodthirsty aura materializes in front of Reginald."It's Mount Thunder Sect's leader!" A member of the Cadens, upon a closer look at the intruder, yells, his eyes dilating."It's really him!" The foyer instantly breaks out in a cacophony, the eyes of the members of the Caden family showing hints of fear. Though Mount Thunder Sect is not more powerful than the Cadens, they can't be underestimated, as the Sect stands above the food chain and is the number one sect in Opulence Heights.However, no one knows who would win if the Sect and the Cadens battle.There is an unwritten law that Sects can't interfere with the activities of the aristocrat families and vice versa, so there has never been any reason for them to get into conflicts, leaving the most powerful undecided. Nevertheless, the leader of Mount Thunder Sect is quite powerful. He ranks

"Very well, father. I'll go inform Reginald of our decision so he can make necessary arrangements.""Sure, go ahead," Horace waves him off dismissively, placing his hands behind his back.Archibald bows before walking away.Meanwhile, after leaving the Cadens Manor, Ambrose heads straight to the Xaviers.At this moment, in the Xaviers Manor, Rutherford is sitting in a lotus position in front of his room, his eyes shut. He appears to be in the middle of cultivation.WHOOSH!Suddenly, a gush of wind bellows, and the next second, Ambrose appears.Feeling the presence of someone, Rutherford slowly opens his eyes and stares at the visitor. His eyes show a hint of surprise as he sees who it is. But he quickly composes himself and turns away. As the Patriarch of the Xaviers, he has naturally been expecting Ambrose to pay them a visit. But he didn't expect it to be so soon."Is this how you welcome a visitor and one of my status and rank?" Ambrose asks in displeasure, seeing that he is being