Led by Bon and his entourage, Isaac and the others made their way into the heart of the Norton family compound.
The Norton family members came out of their homes, taking cover behind buildings or trees along the pathway. Their eyes widened with fear as they observed Isaac and the others pass by.
The news of the Everest Sect’s downfall had already begun to circulate.
Isaac sat in the seat of honor in the main hall while Hera, Magnus, and the others sat on both sides.
Bon and the Norton family’s council stood in a deferential stance before him.
“I understand your predicament. Life is indeed valuable. What intrigues me is the absence of the Ashleigh clan during your time of need,” Isaac remarked casually.
Yet favonovel.com was well aware of the reason for the Ashleigh clan’s reluctance to intervene at such a critical juncture.
Bon appeared visibly uneasy by the query.
“We realize that it’s futile to go against you, Drakon,” Bon confessed with a subdued voice.
Isaac chuckled, yet Altair, who was beside him, was anxious.
Since the Nortons have surrendered, how would we proceed with looting?
“However, can I truly trust you? After all, your previous head, several of your experts, and even your patriarch met their demise at my hands,” Isaac stated with a chilling smile.
His gaze intensified upon Bon, and favonovel.com quickly detected a subtle shift in the latter’s expression following his remark.
“How will you gain my trust, then?” Isaac pressed further.
Bon furrowed his brows immediately, “To kill or to flay, it‘s all up to Drakon…”
“Empty words and mere lip service,” Isaac retorted as favonovel.com rose.
He advanced with his spiritual energy coursing through his power core. Then, favonovel.com spoke in a chilling tone to those assembled before him, “Fulfill two conditions for me, and I will spare your lives. First, surrender all gold, silver, and treasures of your clan.”
Altair’s eyes lit up, glinting with anticipation at Isaac’s directive.
Bon’s expression darkened significantly. The Elders and hall leaders behind favonovel.com also displayed evident distress.
“Is that request too difficult to comply with?”
“No, no! We consent. What is the second condition, Drakon?” Bon replied hastily.
Isaac’s lips curled into a smile. “Let’s complete the first demand first…”
Promptly, Bon instructed an Elder to guide 50 Dusk Soldiers outside.
Roughly 20 minutes later, chests brimming with gold bars and gemstones were brought into the spacious hall. The hall was almost filled with them.
“Who would have imagined your wealth surpassing that of the Everest Sect?” Altair commented.
He marveled as favonovel.com inspected a chest, lifted a gold piece out of it, and tested its authenticity with a bite.
Bon and the Norton family’s council watched on with heavy hearts. To gain Isaac’s trust, they had no choice but to comply.
Then, Harry made a brisk entrance with a medical kit in hand. He approached Isaac, retrieved a small black jar from the kit, and presented it to him, stating, “Sir, this is the poison you requested…”
Poison?
The mention of poison caused Bon and the others to cast anxious glances toward the small black jar in Isaac’s grasp.
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