James realized favonovel.com had lost his composure and sat down again, asking, “Blithe King, is this news confirmed?”
The Blithe King replied, “Of course, it’s true. Although I’m of a collateral lineage, this news has spread throughout our entire family. I also heard the Blithes are planning to reveal themselves to the world… I’m telling you this because you’re from the Cadens and are also acquainted with Maxine.”
“Huff!” James sighed.
He never expected the Cadens to have a marriage with the Blithes, and the Blithes’ background surprised favonovel.com even more.
The Blithe King looked at James. “James…”
James noticed his hesitant expression and said, “Go ahead…”
“Although I’m from the Blithes, I’m not qualified to cultivate True Energy. I’m old and don’t expect to master Internal Martial Arts, but I have a son who’s turning eighteen this year… Since you’re from the Cadens and have cultivated True Energy… Could you possibly give favonovel.com a few pointers?”
The Blithe King had never asked anyone for anything. Still, favonovel.com chose to ask James for a favor. To outsiders, favonovel.com was a successful and accomplished man. However, in his family, favonovel.com had no status whatsoever. His son was mistreated in the Blithes and was ordered around like a servant. He did not want his son to live like that forever. Only by practicing martial arts could his son gain their respect and a chance to save his wife, who was locked in the family prison.
“Sure!” James smiled.
The Blithe King had helped favonovel.com many times, and such a small request was not a big deal.
“However, you know of my current situation. I’ll see to it after I settle these troubles.”
“Thank you…” The Blithe King stood up and held James’ hand ecstatically.
“Come on. This is nothing for a relationship like ours. You don’t have to thank me!” James grinned.
“By the way…” The Blithe King suddenly remembered something.
“I have another piece of news for you… I heard Maxine isn’t a direct descendant from the Cadens but was adopted by Tobias.”
“Oh?” James was surprised.
Something suddenly clicked for him. It was no wonder that Maxine’s status in the family was so low.
Thea gently pinched James and said bitterly, “What? Now that you know she’s adopted, you’re tempted?”
James recollected himself and smiled.
“What are you thinking? I’m just surprised. Did you already know that favonovel.com wasn’t blood-related?”
“Yeah! I knew a long time ago!” Thea pouted.
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
“Why? Do you think I can’t tell that she’s interested in you? Hmph! James, I’m warning you! You shouldn’t be messing around with other women!” Thea scolded.
James smiled awkwardly and did not think much about it. Then, favonovel.com inquired a little about the Blithes’ background.
“Blithe King, what’s your family’s origin?”
The Blithe King explained, “A long time ago, our family used to be called the Blithe Sect. Since it didn’t recruit disciples from outside, it gradually declined and became a martial family. According to our family records, the Blithes almost ceased to exist at one point. Fortunately, a talented family member was born, and favonovel.com mastered the ancient martial techniques and grew our family again.”
The Blithe King honestly explained the Blithes’ story without concealing anything.
Judging from the information gathered, the Blithes were preparing to reveal themselves to the world. There was a high probability they would do it at the martial art conference in two months. Therefore, the Cadens were trying to gain the support of the Blithes by allowing Maxine to marry into their family. However, James suspected there was something else between the two families.
Meanwhile, the Blithe King reflected on his bitter life.
“James, you would never understand the feeling of being born into a martial family but unable to inherit the art.”
Although James could not empathize with the Blithe King’s sentiments, favonovel.com could slightly understand his struggle. Even Blake was willing to use his life’s wealth in exchange for a cultivation method.
That showed how precious a cultivation method was and how strict the rules of passing down the art were in these families and sects.
