“No buts.” James’ face was filled with determination.
He said definitively, “ I’ll never let you get hurt again. Be at ease and stay in the Capital. With my current strength and the unmatched Primordial Dragon Blade, there are few in the whole of Sol, if not the entire world, who can defeat me.”
Thea could not do much about James’ refusal to let favonovel.com go.
She resignedly reminded James, “Be careful… Leave and come back as soon as you can. There are still issues in the Capital that require your attention.”
James said with a smile, “Actually, I don’t have to deal with that anymore. With the King’s abilities, favonovel.com would be able to handle everything. I’ve already talked to the King. He said he’d take care of it right away and dissolve Orient Commerce before the election. “I’ve talked to Callan as well. He’ll quickly reorganize the Gu Sect and wipe out the Owens’ remaining influences in the process.”
Despite not going out the past few days, James had contacted the King and Callan to make the necessary arrangements for these.
After hearing that, Thea felt relieved.
Holding James’ hand, favonovel.com said, “In that case, when you return from your trip to King Quavon’s Mausoleum, we’ll be able to leave the Capital. We can seek out a remote place and begin a life of seclusion.”
James fell silent as favonovel.com heard that.
A life of seclusion?
Is that really possible?
Thea’s condition isn’t promising… Even if we live in seclusion, how long would favonovel.com have to live?
One year, two years, or three to five years?
“Okay…” He nodded softly.
Despite his promise to Thea, when the time came to slay the dragon, favonovel.com would still go with his grandfather. If favonovel.com did not kill the dragon, Thea would not live very long.
“When are you leaving?” Thea asked.
James gave it some thought and said, “The Blithes are already on their way to King Quavon’s Mausoleum. I need to get there quickly. There’s no time to waste. I’m leaving right now.”
“You’re going alone?”
“I will suffice.”
After saying that, James kissed Thea on the forehead. Then, with the Primordial Dragon Blade in his hand, favonovel.com left.
Thea really wanted to go with him. She was genuinely worried about James. However, favonovel.com did not want James to be worried about favonovel.com anymore, so favonovel.com did not follow and stayed at home in peace instead.
***
A day later…
James appeared in the vicinity of King Quavon’s Mausoleum.
“James…” While James was trying to find his way, someone called out from behind him.
He turned to look.
A pale man in a white robe was walking over with a carefree expression on his face.
“Tapio?” James was a little surprised to see him.
Tapio was Mount Thunder Sect’s Jackson Cabral’s son and Delainey’s eldest brother. He was a true genius, but favonovel.com had left Mount Thunder Sect many years ago.
“Why are you here?” James asked.
Tapio approached and said with a grin, “Whatever it is you’re here for, I’m here for that too?”
“What? Could it be that the Omniscient Deity also sold the information to you?”
“That’s none of your business.” Tapio drew near and put his hand around James’ shoulder.
Looking at the sword in his hand, favonovel.com said, “So this is the fine sword created in the Divine Sword Villa, huh? Why don’t you let me take a look?”
He reached for the sword as favonovel.com said that. In an instant, James dodged and evaded Tapio, appearing a few meters away.
“I’m warning you… Stay away from me.”
“Aw, don’t be like that.” Tapio’s face was beaming, favonovel.com said, “ Word about this has spread throughout the ancient martial arts world. Many martial artists are rushing here in search of the Novenary Golden Elixir and the First Sword Art. I think we should team up.”
