Chapter 2144
Author: Blanco Burn
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-11 16:30:00
At that moment, a disciple approached Valedi and whispered something in his ear.

"Oh? Invite them in immediately!" Valedi replied, standing up and addressing Hiram. "Apologies, Hiram. An old friend has arrived unexpectedly. I'll be back shortly."

Valedi headed toward the entrance, where he was met by a disheveled and sobbing Bram, who was crying as if he had suffered unimaginable injustice.

Valedi frowned as he approached to support him. "Bram, what's going on?"

"Valedi, my family—the Shaw family—is being oppressed to the point of ruin! They've demanded we hand over all our assets by sunset tomorrow, or they'll wipe us! I had no choice but to come here, to beg for your help!" Bram's sorrowful cries echoed through the courtyard, even drawing the attention of Cyano Peak disciples, who glanced sympathetically at him.

Valedi's expression grew more serious. "Bram, what's truly going on here? Surely no one would demand your assets without cause?"

He signaled two disciples to escort Bra
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