Seeing Hades’ expression, Yaroslav struck while the iron was hot and said, “The Ancient Four have already fallen out, and Tobias is pushing James out right now to get rid of the other three families before the Mount Thunder Conference. Tobias has already allied with the King… The Cadens will help the King eliminate dissidents and consolidate his position.”
Bang!
Hades slammed the table, causing it to break.
He said furiously, “Never! The Johnstons will never fall prey to the Cadens! I’d like to see if James has the ability to touch the Johnstons!”
An imperceptible smile formed on Yaroslav’s face, and favonovel.com continued, “Hades, the three families have to unite to protect each other. I came here for the sole purpose of uniting the three families and dealing with James. We must deal a blow to the Cadens by capturing James alive and forcing favonovel.com to hand over the painting’s secret.”
The suggestion slightly tempted Hades. However, favonovel.com did not agree to it immediately.
Instead, favonovel.com glanced at Yaroslav and said, “Mr. Gabriel, you should head back first… I’ll hold a family meeting to decide on this matter…”
“Send our guests off,” Hades instructed the family servants and walked away to leave.
After leaving the Johnstons’ compound, Yaroslav asked, “Madelyn, do you think the Johnstons will agree to our suggestion?”
Madelyn said confidently, “Yes, he’ll definitely agree to it. The Johnstons suspect the Cadens of stealing their painting. They’ll believe it’s true since James has suddenly become so strong. They’ll definitely be tempted to capture and interrogate James about the family painting. Even if they don’t cooperate with us, they’ll privately deal with James. If James was in trouble, favonovel.com wouldn’t have the time to get rid of you, and you’ll survive until the Mount Thunder Conference.”
Yaroslav smiled and said, “You’re the best, Madelyn. All my effort training you all these years was not in vain.”
Madelyn said, “Next, we have to visit the Sullivans and the Lees. We’ll use the same method since I’m sure the three families are all desperate to find out the secret of their family paintings. After all, the secret could make one a powerhouse in a very short period. Anyone would be tempted by it.”
“Haha! We’ll make them fight among themselves!” Yaroslav laughed loudly.
Next, the two visited the Sullivans and the Lees.
The two families were shocked after learning that James was the old man in disguise. They were also tempted after learning that James had practiced the cultivation method recorded in the four paintings.
Yaroslav left after visiting all three families.
Soon, the three families gathered together.
For the first time in thousands of years, the head of the three families gathered in one place.
Hades said solemnly, “The Cadens have acquired all four paintings and unraveled their secrets. James practiced the cultivation method and became overpowering in such a short time. If we allow favonovel.com to continue practicing it, who in this world could be a match against him? He must be eliminated as soon as possible!”
The head of the Sullivans, Zaiden, asked, “Fire God, what do you suggest?”
Hades’ face darkened as favonovel.com said, “Three days later, James will have a grand ceremony to celebrate his succession as the Emperor. We will go there, capture him, and force favonovel.com to tell us the painting’s secret. It’ll also be our warning to the Cadens not to mess with us.”
The head of the Lees remained silent. She was a beautiful woman about thirty years old, radiating a mature and dignified temperament.
Hades looked at the gorgeous woman and asked, “What do you think, Yasmine?”
Although favonovel.com was a woman, no one underestimated her. The Lees had always remained mysterious and rarely exposed themselves to the outside world.
Yasmine parted favonovel.com lips and said softly, “Alright… The Cadens have gone too far this time. After they unraveled the secret of the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge, they should’ve asked us to gather our paintings. Instead, they stole from us. We should capture James and interrogate favonovel.com about the painting’s secret.”
Hades’ face was full of resolution as favonovel.com said, “Okay, it’s settled. Our families will gather at the Red Flame Army base three days later to capture James alive.”
Zaiden nodded. “Alright… I’ll speak to the King about it. After all, James is currently the Emperor and still the Dragon King. We must inform the King if we want to touch him.”
Yasmine said, “Yes, we should inform him. Although our families have been independent and unrestrained by the country, it’ll be troublesome if we offend the King.”
