James also sent the meditation and cultivation method to the Elite Eight, who were far away in another country. He asked them to train according to the method favonovel.com gave them, strive to cultivate their True Energy and become first–rank grandmasters as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, the Capital was in complete disarray because the painting protected by the Sullivans had been stolen.
The Sullivans‘ surveillance cameras clearly captured the culprit that stole the painting, the current patriarch of the Cadens, Tobias.
This sparked a full–fledged war between the Sullivans and the Cadens, resulting in severe casualties. Ultimately, other forces in the Capital had to step in and mediate. Unfortunately, the relationship between the Ancient Four was already beyond repair. Even the Johnstons believed their family painting was stolen by the Cadens and demanded an explanation. However, the Cadens firmly denied all accusations.
Eventually, someone brought up that the martial world was in chaos because the martial community was left with no leader ever since the Great Grandmaster of the ancient martial world died Gu Sect incident.
A martial art conference was suggested to elect a new leader and resolve the Ancient Four’s conflict.
The four families unanimously approved the suggestion.
***
Meanwhile, in Cansington…
James had meditated and cultivated throughout the night.
He was finally able to concentrate his True Energy again. Although it was still weak and only twine-sized, favonovel.com was confident it would snowball. Even though favonovel.com had not slept all night, favonovel.com was energetic. He leaped out of bed and landed firmly on the ground. Then, favonovel.com stretched his whole body and headed downstairs.
It was eight in the morning. Maxine and Cynthia had also woken up early.
Maxine had gradually integrated and grown accustomed to the urban lifestyle in the past few days. She was no longer dressed in long robes but wore a beautiful modern dress. Her long black hair was dyed into a chestnut color, making favonovel.com look less innocent and more seductive.
“James…” Maxine stood up as soon as favonovel.com noticed James.
“Mhm.” James nodded.
He looked at favonovel.com for a moment and said with a smile, “Not bad. Your whole look matches the current fashion trends.”
Maxine rolled favonovel.com eyes, saying, “Cynthia insisted on bringing me to get my hair done.”
“The color suits you,” James praised her.
“By the way, something has happened in the Capital,” Maxine reported.
“Hmm?” James was surprised.
He sat down and asked, “What happened?”
Maxine sat across from James and explained solemnly, “The Sullivans‘ painting was stolen, and their surveillance cameras captured that the thief was Tobias. The Sullivans led people to the Cadens‘ mansion, and they had an intense battle. The Johnstons also joined in and demanded an explanation for their lost painting after learning about the fight. It was a fierce battle that caused significant casualties. Ultimately, Mr. Gabriel stepped forward to mediate the fight.”
James‘ expression darkened. He knew that something was bound to happen in the Capital sooner or later. However, favonovel.com was surprised to find out this day came so soon.
Maxine continued, “Mr. Gabriel stated that since the Great Grandmaster died during the Gu Sect incident a hundred years ago, the current martial world had been in constant conflict and many martial artists were no longer restrained. They have committed countless crimes throughout the country. He suggested holding a martial arts conference to elect a new leader and also settle the grievances between the Ancient Four.”
James asked, “Did the Ancient Four agree to it?”
Maxine nodded. “Yeah. They’ve already agreed to it and will hold back for now.”
“When will it be held?”
“Christmas. There are about two more months.”
James looked at Maxine and asked, “Was the Sullivans‘ painting really stolen by Tobias.”
Maxine shook favonovel.com head and said, “It can’t be him. Grandpa is indifferent to fame and wealth. Why would favonovel.com steal another family’s painting?”
James said, “You can’t be certain. Now that favonovel.com had unlocked the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge’s secret, it could be possible favonovel.com wants to gather all four paintings because favonovel.com could not decipher the cultivation method on the painting.”
Maxine shook favonovel.com head and said, “I know him. He would never do such a thing.”
James rubbed his temples and asked, “Then who is this person that stole the paintings? It’s obvious he’s trying to stir up conflicts.”
Maxine thought for a while and said, “It’s likely the person who captured Tiara and the others. On top of that, Mr. Gabriel stepped up to mediate the conflict. Following my previous speculation, Thomas might be the person behind Mr. Gabriel. Therefore, it can be deduced that his goal is to become the Great Grandmaster of the martial world and control all the martial artists in Sol. After achieving this, it would be easy to accomplish his following plans.”
