During this time, Maxine had deliberately gotten closer to the other family heads.
The Cadens, Lees, and Sullivans out of the Ancient Four were the stronger families. As for the Johnstons, their Grand Patriarch, Yaakov, was killed by James, and their family had taken a serious blow in terms of strength. Moreover, one of their elders, Kennedy, was killed by Thea. The Johnstons were horrified and had been keeping a low profile.
Maxine also knew it would be impossible to recruit them, so favonovel.com did not bother wasting favonovel.com time.
The Lees and Sullivans were the two families favonovel.com could try to win over.
Maxine spoke for a long time.
“Well… I’ve already said enough. You two should think about it yourselves.”
Yasmine stood up first and said, “I’ll seriously consider it. I’ll take my leave for now.”
With that said, favonovel.com turned and left.
Zaiden also stood up and said, “We’ll meet again…”
The two left together.
***
Zaiden asked, “What do you think, Mrs. Lee?”
Yasmine thought for a while and said, “The current situation isn’t looking optimistic. There’s the Celestial Sect that suddenly showed up. Moreover, the Gu Sect and Orient Commerce have been making big moves recently. Many families and sects have started taking sides. We won’t be left unharmed even if we try to avoid it.”
“Yeah…” Zaiden sighed. “In this upcoming battle, winning is the only option. We’ll end up like the Gu Sect a hundred years ago if we lose. We’ll have to be incredibly cautious in making a decision. Even if we don’t take action, we’ll have to express our stance.”
The situation was chaotic, and no one could stay out of it. Even if they tried, once the situation settled down, their outcome would be the same as the Gu Sect a hundred years ago. Ultimately, they would still be wiped out.
The two walked out of the Cadens’ mansion together.
As soon as they arrived at the gates, they saw a military vehicle approaching from the distance. Soon, it stopped at the gate of Cadens’ mansion.
James and Thea got out of the car.
Seeing Yasmine and Zaiden at the door, James walked over and said with a smile, “What a coincidence to bump into you two here.”
Yasmine and Zaiden exchanged looks with each other. Both of them turned to James simultaneously.
Yasmine said with a smile, “It’s you, Emperor. I haven’t seen you in a while. You’re looking so much younger. It seems your cultivation has improved again.”
James smiled and replied, “I was lucky enough to obtain a core and step into the eighth rank.”
It was no secret that James was an eighth-ranked grandmaster.
Zaiden clasped his hands together and said, “Congratulations!”
After that, favonovel.com turned around and left. Meanwhile, Yasmine took a glance at James and also congratulated him. Then, favonovel.com turned and left too.
James did not bother with the two of them and, entered the gates of the Cadens’ mansion.
The servants led James and Thea to the reception hall.
Maxine had not left yet.
Seeing James and Thea arrive, favonovel.com stood up with a smile. “James, Thea, what brings the both of you here?”
James sat down and said, “I’ve got a question for you.”
Maxine sat down and gestured for them to sit too. “Sure, go ahead.”
James asked, “Have you heard of a person called White Eagle? His nickname is Eagle King.”
Maxine nodded gently and said, “This person made a name for himself thirty years ago. He wiped out a whole family in one night and has been wanted by the martial art world ever since. It’s rumored that he’s a ruthless person that did not even spare a baby. What’s wrong, James? Why’re you suddenly asking about Eagle King?”
James explained, “He’s the Left Envoy of the Celestial Sect. He came to me today and said the Celestial Sect is willing to support me to purge the Capital.”
Hearing this, Maxine could not help but glance at Thea.
Thea touched favonovel.com nose and asked, “Why’re you looking at me? I’ve never heard of this man called Eagle King before…”
Maxine shifted favonovel.com gaze and chuckled. “Recently, the Celestial Sect has been making bold moves. However, I’ve never heard of them doing anything unreasonable. It’s a good thing they’re willing to help. you, James. Don’t worry about it too much and make good use of the Celestial Sect’s influence.”
