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All eyes from the Blade Gate martialists, including Juline’s, were fixed on Karl.
Everyone was eager to see Karl’s next move.
The martialists from Blade Gate were concerned, if Karl chose to kill Gilmore, would Juline wage a life–or–death battle against him?
Juline’s gaze, on the other hand, was unwavering. She silently vowed that if Karl dared to harm Gilmore, she wouldn’t just stand by.
Anger blazed in Karl’s eyes, slowly dissipating until his expression returned to its usual calm.
The Blade Gate martialists could sense that the murderous aura emanating from Karl had vanished.
They heaved a sigh of relief. While many believed Gilmore deserved death, they didn’t want to see Karl and Juline turn against each other, fighting to the bitter end.
The matter of dealing with Gilmore could always be settled later,
Turning to Juline, Karl said, “Juline, if you’re so bent on protecting him, I won’t become enemies with you over this. Fine, I’ll spare him today.”
Relief painted the faces of the surrounding Blade Gate martialists.
“Let’s leave,” Karl ordered to all Blade Gate martialists.
“Yes!” the martialists replied in unison.
Karl, accompanied by all Blade Gate martialists, turned to leave.
As Juline watched them go, she sighed in relief and flashed a charming smile at Gilmore. “Gilmore, we’re safe now…”
But just as she uttered those words, Karl, who had just turned away, swiftly spun around and thrust his arm forward. From his sleeve, a sharp glint of cold light shot straight towards Gilmore.
Whoosh!
Juline, hearing the sound of something slicing through the air, immediately locked onto the deadly gleaming projectile racing towards them.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Juline moved in front of Gilmore, using her own body as a shield.
The deadly glint in flight pierced straight into her left arm, causing blood to flow freely.
What had penetrated her arm was a dagger, its blade shining coldly, sharp as ever.
Even though she had summoned her internal mana, the overwhelming power of the dagger, coupled with Karl’s considerable strength, resulted in the blade injuring her.
The Blade Gate martialists, startled by this sudden turn of events, quickly turned around. To their horror, they saw the dagger Karl had thrown, embedded in Juline’s arm.
They were all taken aback.
None of them had expected Karl to launch a surprise attack, let alone one that would inadvertently harm Juline instead of killing Gilmore.
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Karl was equally stunned.-
He hadn’t anticipated that his covert strike, initially aimed at killing Gilmore in one fell swoop, would accidentally wound Juline instead.
This was far from what he had planned!
Despite knowing that Juling would protect Gilmore at all costs, he had still tried to assassinate Gilmore.
Jealousy had clouded his judgment.
He couldn’t bear the thought of the woman he had feelings for falling for another man.
The mere thought of allowing that man to live would drive him mad.
Moreover, since Juline had already given her heart to another, what did he have to lose?
It was better to die with honor than live with shame.
Moreover, after killing Gilmore, Karl was confident he could prevent Juline from taking any rash actions.
He would never let Juline die for Gilmore.
And he believed that once Gilmore was gone, in time, she would forget about him.
Then, he’d still have a chance with her.
But in all his calculations, he had never imagined that Juline would take the blade for Gilmore.
Although the dagger pierced Juline’s arm, the pain Karl felt was as if the blade had stabbed his own arm!
After being stabbed, Juline’s eyebrows furrowed tightly, pain reflecting in her eyes, while blood continually flowed from her wound.
Suddenly, with her other hand, she fiercely gripped the handle of the dagger embedded in her left arm and yanked it out! As she withdrew the dagger, her sleeve was instantly dyed red with blood.
She screamed in pain.
Then, amidst the immense pain and seemingly light–headed from blood loss, she began to fall backward.
Gilmore quickly stepped forward, catching her in his arms.
Juline collapsed into Gilmore’s embrace.
Gilmore looked at Juline, her face as pale as paper, her clothes stained with blood, and pain suddenly surged through his heart.
Because Juline had tried to save him, she had been struck by Karl’s thrown dagger
His sharp gaze swiftly turned toward Karl.
Karl, witnessing Juline fall backward, was also deeply worried in his heart.
But, when he saw Juline fall into Gilmore’s arms, hatred and fury once again fiercely blazed within him.
This Gilmore dared to hold the woman he loved.
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Hatred and jealousy sparked a murderous intent in Karl’s eyes.
Whoosh!
Karl, tiger ready to pounce, launched a powerful punch at Gilmore.
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This was the first time they had felt such overpowering malice from Karl.
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Facing Karl’s punch, which was loaded with surging internal mana and a murderous intent, Gilmore’s gaze became as cold and sharp as a blade, his entire being emitting a chilling aura, akin to the god of death emerging from the underworld.
Juline had been injured for him, so Gilmore intended to make Karl pay in blood!
Moreover, earlier that night, Karl had devised a scheme, luring him to a mountain villa, intending to use him against the Field family.
Therefore, he would settle both the account of Karl hurting Juline and the conspiracy against him in one go!
A streak of fierce light flashed in Gilmore’s eyes. Suddenly, he made a move, snatching the dagger from Juline’s hand.
Then, with a swish, the dagger was hurled through the air, flying like a streak of icy light.
Whoosh!
Karl abruptly halted his steps.
His eyes widened enormously, and the muscles on his face twitched slightly due to pain.
He slowly lowered his head, his eyes widening in horror at the sight of the dagger embedded in his chest.
His clothes were instantly soaked in red from the blood.
Disbelief filled his eyes, as if he couldn’t fathom that he’d been stabbed.
Then, still posed as if ready to strike with his fist, Karl collapsed and fell to the ground, lifeless.
Until the end, his eyes remained wide open, displaying an expression of unyielding defiance.
Juline and the Blade Gate martialists around were all taken aback by this sudden turn of events.
While Juline had always been repulsed by Karl and desperately wanted to escape his clutches, she’d never wished him dead.
However, Karl, with his sneaky and treacherous ways, had tried to kill Gilmore and even stabbed Juline in the arm.
In her eyes, his death was just desserts.
Such a man, if left aliye, would only harm more people.
Without waiting for the Blade Gate martialists to react, Gilmore acted swiftly, pressing the acupoints around Juline’s wound,
As he did, the bleeding stopped abruptly.
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He then wrapped his arm tightly around Juline’s slender waist and suddenly leaped off the edge, diving into the abyss belo
the cliff.
All the Blade Gate martialists, upon witnessing this, let out a gasp of shock!
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The wind howled, stinging Juline’s cheeks as it blew past.
She could see herself plummeting straight into the abyss.
She had never expected that after Gilmore killed Karl, he would take her and leap into the abyss.
Strangely enough, despite the imminent danger of being shattered to pieces, Juline didn’t feel as frightened as she thought she would.
Perhaps it was the relief of finally escaping Karl’s grasp that made all her worries dissipate.
“Death doesn’t seem so bad now,” she thought.
Living while Karl was alive felt more suffocating than death itself.
Moreover, Juline knew that once Karl was dead, his junior apprentices would certainly report the matter to her father, as well as Karl’s grandfather, the senior presbyter Travis.
When that happened, she’d face severe repercussions.
In her mind, plunging into the abyss seemed a more straightforward way out.
That’s why, even as she was falling, Juline felt an odd serenity about life and death; fear was nowhere in sight.
“Hey, considering we’re diving into an abyss here, could you be a little less calm about it?” Gilmore’s voice, tinged with anxiety, broke through her thoughts.
Turning to him, Juline was taken aback to see that, even as they were plummeting, Gilmore’s face showed not a hint of panic.
She chuckled, “Aren’t you just as composed?”
Gilmore grinned, “It’s different for me. Even if I were to die, having a celestial beauty like you by my side, I’d have no regrets.”
Juline shot Gilmore a wry look, “Here we are, about to die, and you’re still sweet–talking!”
“How’s this sweet–talking? You truly are a celestial beauty, Juline. If we don’t die from this fall, would you marry me?” Suddenly, Gilmore asked with a mischievous smile lighting up his face.
Juline hadn’t expected that, even in the face of death, Gilmore could still maintain such light–heartedness and jest.
His calm demeanor, his ability to take life and death so lightly, truly showcased a manly valor.
Moreover, the fact that he could make her smile and compliment her as a celestial beauty, even when death was knocking on their door, meant he was quite a rare man.
If they weren’t about to smash into pieces from plummeting into the abyss, Juline wouldn’t have hesitated to say yes to being
his woman.
With such a man to face the future storms of life with, she wouldn’t be scared or worried; she’d only feel warmth and
assurance.
But, clearly, that wasn’t possible now…
Hence, with a slight tinge of regret, Juline said, “Gilmore, when we crash down there, we’re just going to be two dead bodies.
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So, marrying you… maybe in the next life.”
“So, you’re agreeing,” Gilmore chuckled.
Juline stayed silent, which in itself was a quiet acquiescence.
Yet, she thought, “what good would agreeing do when they were about to die?”
During their exchange, they had plummeted several hundred feet.
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Juline could already see the valley floor below, several feet away, rugged and scattered with rocks, quashing her last sliver of hope.
If the valley floor had been a river or a forest, there might have been a tiny chance of survival.
But with the ground covered in jagged rocks, there was no question about it – they would be crushed to bits.
Whoosh!
The air currents whipped around them.
Just when Juline thought they were doomed to be shattered to pieces, Gilmore, his anima circulating, waved his palm.
An intense stream of air materialized out of nowhere.
To Juline’s astonished gaze, instead of continuing their descent, they suddenly veered in mid–air, about several feet from the ground, shifting from a plummet to a forward glide.
The wind whipped around, causing Gilmore’s robes to flutter majestically, making him appear as graceful as a celestial being in flight!
To Juline, it all felt like a dream.
It took her a moment to gather her thoughts. “Gilmore,” she exclaimed in awe, “You have the strength of a master martialist!”
Her claim was rooted in stories she’d heard from her father.
Above the top–tier martialists and first–rate martialist, there existed first class martialists, also known as master martialist.
Their internal mana was as radiant as a rainbow, allowing them to manipulate it for flight, covering vast distances in a single day.
And now, seeing Gilmore harness the power to fly, she deduced he possessed the strength of master martialist.
Gilmore paused, taken aback. Master martialist strength?
He wasn’t aware of his own capabilities, but he was sure he wasn’t of master martialist level.
His ability to fly wasn’t due to the powerful internal mana typically harnessed by master martialist.
Instead, he channeled anima.
With a nonchalant expression, he responded to Juline, “Master strength? Who told you I have the prowess of a master martialist? All I did was learn a particular Windwalk technique from a skilled individual about a decade ago.
“It’s called Cloud–Treading.”
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Gilmore made up the name of the Windwalk on the spot, sounding quite convincing.
Juline listened, her expression a mix of belief and skepticism.
She had never heard of Cloud–Treading.
But having witnessed Gilmore’s swift descent into the abyss, only to change direction mid–fall and glide effortlessly, she couldn’t deny that he had displayed some extraordinary martial arts skills.
Juline thought that if what Gilmore was saying was true, then the person who taught him this remarkable Windwalk over a decade ago must be an extraordinary martialist, hiding his talents.
Otherwise, there’s no way Gilmore could’ve learned such an incredible Windwalk.
Its mastery was almost on par with that of a master martialist.
Lost in her thoughts, Juline was jolted back to reality when Gilmore suddenly asked, “Juline, remember what you promised me when we were falling into the abyss?”
Juline immediately recalled that Gilmore had cheekily mentioned that if they survived the fall, she would marry him.
Now, she realized that Gilmore had set a trap for her, just waiting for her to fall into it.
Given his extraordinary Windwalk, he was never in any real danger of plummeting to his death.
Gilmore was simply too cunning!
But strangely, even knowing that he had played a prank on her, she didn’t feel too upset.
Instead, a vague sense of sweetness bubbled up.
Yet, known as the “Snow Beauty” of Blade Gate, Juline wasn’t one to easily give in. “No deal!” she retorted.
Gilmore, feigning shock, responded, “Juline, how can you go back on your word? You clearly promised to marry me.”
“It’s not about breaking my promise,” Juline retorted, “You deceived me! You had this great Windwalk and knew you wouldn’t die, yet you hid it.”
Gilmore argued, trying to look innocent, “But you never asked if I had such a Windwalk, did you?”
“That’s beside the point,” Juline countered adamantly.
Holding her closer, Gilmore smirked mischievously, “Right now, you’re in my arms, and there’s not much you can do about it.”
As he tightened his grip, it seemed to say, “You can’t escape from me.”
Juline’s cheeks flushed with a mix of embarrassment and indignation. “You’re such a scoundrel!” she exclaimed, playfully punching his chest.
Yet, her punch was so gentle, it felt more like a caress than a rebuke.
Seeing Juline’s tough exterior melt a little, Gilmore laughed heartily, the kind of laugh that comes from sheer happiness.
Holding onto Juline, they soared over forests and mountains.
About ten minutes later, they were out of the forest.
In the distance, the bright lights of the bustling Vista Verde came into view.
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In the living room of the Fields‘ Manor.
“What did you just say? Gilmore was taken away by Karl and Bermy?” Hearing Julian’s words about Gilmore’s mishap, Graham, with a shocked look on his face, quickly rose from the sofa.
Julian nodded, “The message I received from Tim, whom I had sent to protect Mr. Reed, is quite reliable. There shouldn’t be any mistake.”
Julian, we need to head to the Wyatt Bar immediately and bring Gilmore back!” said Helene, who was seated on the sofa, displaying her concern.
Ever since Gilmore left, she had been constantly worried about him.
Now, her fears were confirmed with this news of him being in trouble.
Julian replied, “Alright, I’ll gather all the martialists from Star Gate, and we’ll launch a rescue at the Wyatt Bar.”
Not only was Gilmore in danger, but the three Star Gate martialists who were sent to protect him were at risk too.
Julian couldn’t stand by and do nothing.
Howeyer, Graham interjected, “I fear even if we rush to the Wyatt Bar, we won’t find them there.
The Wyatt family would have definitely moved them elsewhere, not waiting around for us to come to the rescue.”
Helene hurriedly asked her father, “Dad, then what should we do?”
After pondering for a moment, Graham replied, “First, we head to the Wyatt Bar.
“Regardless of whether they’re there or not, we need to make our presence felt.
“On the way, I’ll give that old fox, James, a call and make sure he knows that his sneaky tactics will lead to an all–out war between Star Gate and Blade Gate.
“A confrontation they, the Wyatt family, won’t be able to handle!
Julian agreed, “Exactly. If Karl Wyatt has harmed our Star Gate members, it would mean they’ve declared war against us.
“Star Gate won’t sit idly by; we’ll fight Blade Gate to the bitter end.”
“Julian, let’s head out now,” Graham said with a serious expression.
Julian nodded in agreement.
Shortly after, the trio left the villa.
Before long, Graham, Helene, and Julian, along with all the martialists from Star Gate, boarded a fleet of around ten vehicles and set off for Wyatt Bar.
On the way to the Wyatt Bar, Graham made a call to James from the car.
“Graham, calling me at this hour? Must be something important, huh?” James‘ voice, tinged with a hint of arrogance, came through the phone.
Graham responded, “James, I won’t beat around the bush. I believe you already know why I’m calling.
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“Gilmore and three martialists from Star Gate went to Wyatt Bartonight upon the invitation of your son, Benny. The martialists who accompanied Gilmore sent us a message saying your son took him away.
“I hope you’ll release both Gilmore and our martialists.
“You must realize that if you don’t, it will ignite a fierce battle between Star Gate and Blade Gate.
“This won’t benefit either of us.”
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James retorted, “Graham, what are you talking about? Who said my son took Gilmore and the Star Gate martialists? My son is fond of your daughter. How could he possibly go drinking with her boyfriend? It’s inconceivable!”
James denied it.
A flash of anger crossed Graham’s eyes.
He had expected James to deny everything.
This call was just a way for Graham to ensure that James understood the grave consequences of his actions.
If James wasn’t going to release the hostages, Star Gate would have to put direct pressure on the Wyatt family.
Thus, Graham said on the phone, “James, you can deny capturing Gilmore and the three Star Gate martialists.
“But, all you’re doing is courting the wrath of Star Gate. If that’s the path you choose… brace yourself.”
With that, Graham was about to hang up the phone.
However, James‘ derisive laughter echoed through the line. “Graham, who are you trying to scare? You say my son kidnapped Gilmore and the Star Gate martialists. Do you have any proof?
“Didn’t you say they were at the Wyatt Bar? Go check there, and if you find any evidence, come settle the score with me. I’ll be waiting.”
After that, James abruptly ended the call.
Graham looked furious as he disconnected the call.
“Dad, what do we do now?” Helene, who had overheard the conversation, asked anxiously.
“We’ll head to Wyatt Bar first,” Graham decided. “If we don’t find them there, Julian will have to inform Star Gate.”
Julian, sitting in the front passenger seat, responded firmly, “If the Wyatt family doesn’t release them, I’ll report this to the leader.
“When the leader hears about this, he won’t let the Wyatt family off easily,” Julian declared with a sense of determination. “Anyone who dares to harm Star Gate will not escape our wrath, even if the Wyatt family has the backing of Blade Gate!”
Graham and his entourage headed towards the Wyatt Bar.
At the Wyatt Mansion, in the grand living room.
After hanging up the phone, a smirk spread across James‘ face. “Oh, Graham, how laughable!” he sneered.
“Thinking he can intimidate me with Star Gate without any evidence.
“Does he see the Wyatt family as low–hanging fruit, easy to pluck?”
“Dad, rest easy,” Benny said smugly from the sofa. “The cameras at the Wyatt Bar are conveniently ‘broken‘ tonight. So no
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Benny, who was sitting on the sofa, said to his father with a proud face.
James gazed at his son and commended, “Benny, you’ve done exceptionally well this time!
“Who would’ve thought that Gilmore would actually come to drink with you? He must be the dullest tool in the shed.
“But this fool can be the perfect pawn to tackle the Field family!
Benny thoughtfully suggested, “Dad, for our next move, should we have Gilmore call Helene?
“We could deceive her into coming here, then snatch her up to coerce Graham into withdrawing from the CBD bid?”
James, ever the strategist, advised, “Benny, patience. The bidding conference is still more than ten days away. Let’s let Graham stew in his own juices for a bit before we proceed to our next plan.”
“Yes, Dad,” Benny obediently replied.
James glanced at the entrance and spoke, “Karl went to our suburban mountain villa by helicopter again, saying that Gilmore was rescued by someone in a masked black outfit. What’s the status now?”
A smile flickered across Benny’s face. “I already called the butler at the mountain villa. Karl and his folks from Blade Gate have encircled Gilmore and that masked person on a mountain peak.
The helicopter had to return to the villa because it couldn’t land in the difficult terrain.
“By now, they’ve probably captured both Gilmore and the masked figure, taking them back to the villa.
“Karl should be returning shortly in the chopper.”
As Benny’s words faded, the humming of helicopter blades resonated from outside.
A gleeful expression illuminated Benny’s face as he exclaimed, Ah! Who would’ve thought I’d hit the nail on the head? Karl has truly returned.”
James, his face lit up with a smile, responded, “Benny, let’s go welcome your brother.”
With that, James and Benny headed towards the villa entrance to greet the arriving helicopter.
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Three helicopters successively landed on the lush lawn of the Wyatt family’s mansion.
James and Benny, along with Bob, stood ready to greet the arrivals at the front of the villa.
As the helicopter doors opened, martialists from Blade Gate disembarked one by one.
Strikingly, from one of the helicopters, four Blade Gate martialists carefully carried a stretcher with a figure shrouded in white, masking any view of their face.
Witnessing a person draped in white being escorted from the helicopter, James, Benny, and Bob wore puzzled expressions.
Who could it be on that stretcher?
Moreover, James noticed that everyone had disembarked, but there was no sign of Karl.
“Where’s Karl?” James couldn’t help but ask Benny.
Benny paused, then suggested, “Maybe Karl had some matters to attend to at the mountain villa, and that’s why he hasn’t returned.”
That seemed to be the only plausible reason in James‘ mind.
Still he remained intensely curious about the identity of the person on the stretcher.
At that moment, about twenty Blade Gate martialists approached, their faces etched with sorrow.
Both James and Benny felt an unsettling atmosphere.
Why did these martialists look so grief–stricken?
Benny inquired, “Gentlemen, why hasn’t Karl returned?”
One of the Blade Gate martialists, looking devastated, replied, “Mr. Benny Wyatt, I regret to inform you that Mr. Karl Wyatt has met with misfortune.”
Upon hearing this, both Benny and James wore faces of utter shock.
James immediately inquired, “What happened to Karl?”
The Blade Gate martialist, voic
shaking with grief, said, “Mr. Karl Wyatt… he’s been murdered.”
“What?!” James‘ eyes widened in disbelief.
He almost couldn’t fathom what he had heard, and he impulsively lunged forward, grasping the collar of the Blade Gate martialist in a momentary loss of control.
“You must be mistaken. How could Karl be killed?”
The martialist lowered his head, a mask of anguish on his face. “Mr. James Wyatt,” he lamented, “I assure you, Mr. Karl Wyatt is indeed gone. The body on the stretcher is his.”
Shock painted every inch of James‘ face.
The grip on the martialist’s collar gradually loosened.
Then, he suddenly looked at the stretcher carried by the four martialists of the Blade Gate.
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He staggered toward the stretcher, followed closely by Benny and Bob, all faces marked with sorrow.
With a trembling hand, James slowly pulled back the white cloth covering the face, revealing Karl’s lifeless visage. Karl’s closed eyes, pallid face, and blackened lips bore the grim stamp of death.
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It felt like a dagger to James‘ heart. The sight tore him apart.
He couldn’t believe that his accomplished son, the prodigious disciple of Blade Gate, was gone.
“No… Karl!” Benny’s face contorted in grief as he saw his brother’s face on the stretcher.
“Wake up! You can’t leave us!”
He desperately shook Karl’s limp arm.
A blaze of fury ignited in James‘ eyes. Turning to all the Blade Gate martialists present, he gritted his teeth and demanded, “Who did this to Karl?”
The Blade Gáte martialist who had spoken earlier looked at James and said, “Mr. James Wyatt, it was Gilmore who killed Mr. Karl Wyatt
The martialist hesitated, then added, “And… Miss Gellar’s fate is uncertain.”
James, stunned, replied, “What did you say? Miss Gellar’s whereabouts are unknown? Tell me, what exactly happened?”
The martialist then recounted the events: Karl accidentally hurt Juline with his flying dagger, Gilmore killed Karl with a dagger, and finally, both Gilmore and Juline plunged into a deep abyss.
James was so shocked he was at a loss for words.
Had Juline fallen for Gilmore at first sight?
How could Karl have met his end in Gilmore’s hands?
And the idea of Gilmore and Juline jumping into the abyss together in a Romeo–and–Juliet act was beyond belief. With a grave expression, he thought, “Juline is the heiress of the leader of Blade Gate. This is not a small matter.
“And with Karl accidentally harming her, he played a part in this tragedy.”
Turning to the Blade Gate martialist, James asked, “Have you searched the abyss? Did you find any sign of Miss Gellar?”
The martialist replied, “We used a helicopter to search below the abyss. We scoured the valley, but couldn’t find her. “However, while searching, we spotted packs of wolves in the valley, and we’re worried that…”
The martialist didn’t finish, but James understood his implication: They feared that Juline might have been devoured by the wolves after the fall.
This was also James‘ biggest concern.
Even if Juline had survived the fall, she wouldn’t have stood a chance against a wolf attack.
It seemed certain that not only had she perished, but her remains might also have been ravaged by the wolves.
“Bob,” James said, “I’m heading to Blade Gate. Take care of Karl’s affairs. And keep searching that valley. Even if you can’t find Miss Gellar’s body, try to locate a piece of her clothing.”
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James looked at Bob arrd said solemnly.
Bob nodded seriously and replied, “Yes, Mr. Wyatt.”
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He then turned to Benny and instructed, “Benny, help Bob handle things at home.
“Don’t make any rash decisions until I return from Blade Gate.”
Benny, still reeling from the grief of Karl’s death, nodded in acknowledgment.
With that, James walked over to a helicopter on the lawn and boarded it.
The helicopter’s rotors hummed to life, and it took off, leaving the estate behind and soaring into the sky.
Meanwhile, at the Wyatt Bar.
Julian, Graham, Helene, and several Star Gate martialists exited the bar after a fruitless search.
They were seen off by Leopold, whose face bore a distinctive scar.
“Mr. Field, Miss Field, and the martialist from the Star Gate, you’ve searched the bar. Did you find any sign of Gilmore?”
Leopold asked, a smirk playing on his lips.
Graham retorted sternly, “Leopold, don’t think that by sabotaging the bar’s surveillance system, you can hide the fact that Gilmore and the others were here.
“Tell James that if he doesn’t release Gilmore and the Star Gate martialists, the Star Gate won’t let it slide.”
Leopold, undeterred and mocking, replied, “Mr. Field, accusing us baselessly and using Star Gate to intimidate us won’t work.”
Leopold didn’t care at all. He looked at Graham and said sarcastically, “Maybe you should search elsewhere. Who knows? The people you’re looking for might be somewhere waiting for you to rescue them.”
With that, Leopold let out a boisterous laugh and, with his men in tow, returned to the bar.
A look of rage appeared on the faces of Graham, Julian, and the others.
However, they didn’t have any solid evidence to prove that Gilmore and the others‘ disappearance was orchestrated by the Wyatt family.
Just then, Julian’s phone rang.
He glanced at the caller ID and immediately answered, “Hello, Tim, where are you guys now?”
“Julian,” came a weak voice from the other end. “I’m with two junior apprentices on Civil Avenue… We’re seriously injured and can’t move.”
Julian’s brow furrowed in concern. “Stay put; we’ll be right there.
He ended the call and turned to Graham, “Tim said they’re on Civil Avenue and they’re badly injured. We need to get to
them.”
Graham, alarmed, quickly nodded in agreement.
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On a quiet street in the dead of night, three figures lay sprawled out.
Their injuries were severe, rendering them too weak to stand.
To be exact, they had just regained consciousness after having been knocked out.
These were the martialists from the Star Gate who had been gravely injured on the rooftop of the Wyatt Bar by Leopold.
After their incapacitation, the martialists from the Wyatt Bar had dumped them into a van and abandoned them on this deserted street.
Soon, a convoy of eight or nine cars pulled up.
Julian, Graham, Helene, and several martialists from the Star Gate stepped out.
Julian motioned for his men to help the injured trio to sit up.
Looking at the battered men, Julian asked with concern, “What happened to you? Who did this?”
One of them, Tim, explained, “It was Leopold from the Wyatt Bar. He hurt us badly.”
He then recounted how they had followed Benny who had taken Gilmore to the rooftop of the Wyatt Bar, only to be overpowered and knocked unconscious by Leopold.
Anger flashed in Julian’s eyes. “I knew they were behind this!”
Desperation evident in her voice, Helene inquired, “Was Gilmore taken away by Benny?”
Tim replied, “Miss Field, before we were knocked out, we saw them loading Mr. Reed onto a helicopter.
“By the time we lost consciousness, they had likely flown away with him.”
Graham’s eyes blazed with fury. “This must be James‘ doing. By capturing Gilmore, they can threaten us to withdraw from the CBD project bid, ensuring the Wyatt family secures it.
“Using any means necessary to achieve their ends has always been the Wyatt family’s favorite tactic.”
Helene, on the verge of tears, turned to her father. “Dad, how are we going to rescue Gilmore?”
Julian, trying to reassure her, said, “Don’t worry, Helene. The Wyatt family attacked our Star Gate members and took Mr. Reed. Once I report this to our sect leader, Star Gate won’t let this go. The Wyatts will pay.”
Afterwards, Julian ordered his men to help the injured Tim and the others into their vehicles.
The group drove back to the Fields‘ Manor.
Once they arrived, the injured Tim and his companions were promptly taken to the private doctor on the grounds of the
manor for treatment.
Graham, Helene, and Julian settled in the living room of the villa.
With a grave expression, Julian addressed Graham and his daughter, “I’ll call our sect leader right away.”
The sect leader had provided Julian with his number before Julian had ventured into the Field family’s domain, instructing him to call or text in case of emergencies or unsolvable issues.
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Graham nodded, “You must ask the sect leader to help rescue Gilmore.”
Julian assured, “Uncle, I will convey our situation to the sect leader.”
He then took out his phone and dialed the sect leader’s number.
To his surprise, an automated voice responded, “I’m sorry, the number you have dialed is switched off. Please try again
later…
Julian looked bewildered. “The sect leader’s phone is off.”
Graham suggested, “Then try contacting your Senior Presbyter, Tiger, or the Second Presbyter, Phoenix…”
Julian nodded in agreement, “Alright, I’ll call the Senior Presbyter now.”
After saying that, Julian dialed another number.
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After a few rings, the call connected, and Julian exchanged a few words,
Seeing Julian end the call, Graham inquired anxiously
Senior Presbyter Tiger before hanging up.
“Well? Is Star Gate willing to help us rescue Gilmore?”
Julian replied, “Senior Presbyter Tiger was furious to learn about the Wyatt family’s actions against our Star Gate members and the kidnapping of Mr. Reed. However, he mentioned that he can’t make the final decision on whether Star Gate will retaliate against the Wyatt family.”
Graham pressed on, “Isn’t the Senior Presbyter reporting this to the sect leader?”
Julian responded, “He can’t at the moment. The sect leader is away on some matters. However, the Senior Presbyter promised to get in touch with him as soon as possible. Once the sect leader makes a decision, he’ll notify me.”
Hearing this, Graham couldn’t help but feel a growing sense of urgency.
The quicker the Star Gate’s sect leader decided to take action against the Wyatt family, the lesser the danger would be for
Gilmore.
But the more Star Gate was delayed, the greater the risk to Gilmore.
Helene was beside herself with worry, restless and fidgety.
If only she could turn back time, she would’ve stopped Gilmore at all costs from going to the Wyatt Bar.
At Sword Mountain, within Star Gate, the Presbyter’s Hall.
Senior Presbyter Tiger, Second Presbyter Phoenix, and Third Presbyter Steve sat at the center of the grand hall.
“Julian reported that three of our Star Gate martialists were injured by the Wyatt family,” Tiger relayed to the other presbyters. “Furthermore, the Field family’s young lady’s boyfriend has been taken by them. He advised we report to the sect leader and retaliate against the Wyatt family.”
Phoenix and Steve expressed their anger. “The Wyatt family, thinking they have Blade Gate backing them, dared to harm our Star Gate members. It’s an utter slap in the face!
“If we don’t demand an explanation from the Wyatt family, wouldn’t that imply Star Gate is afraid of Blade Gate?”
However, Tiger frowned, saying, “The problem is our sect leader is away on some matters, and he’s not at Star Gate. I can’t even reach him on his phone. What should we do?”
Phoenix and Steve were silent, their expressions mirroring Tiger’s concern.
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Suddenly, Tiger’s phone rang.
Upon seeing the caller ID, his demeanor instantly shifted to one of utmost respect.
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Noticing the change, Phoenix and Steve instinctively pl Tiger’s phone, seeing the name “Sect Leader” displayed on
the screen.
Their expressions too turned solemn.
Answering the call, Tiger/greeted, “Hello, Leader. It’s low may I assist you?”
“Did you call me?” a gruff, aged voice inquired on the phone.
Tiger quickly responded, “Yes, Leader, I have matter?
to report.
He then relayed everything Julian had told him to the person on the phone.
Finishing up, Tiger asked, “Leader, the Wyatt family, with Blade Gate backing them, dared to hurt our people. It’s a blatant affront.
“Should we gather our martialists and giv
“Tiger, I’m aware of what you’ve told me. Listen, tomorrow…” Gilmore gave instructions through the phone.
Motive the Wyatt family a lesson they won’t forget?”
Tiger kept nodding as he liste ously
uttering, “Yes, yes, yes…
“Did you understand what I just said?” Gilmore asked from the other end.
Tiger promptly responded, “Leader, I understand everything.”
“OK, I’ll hang up then,” Gilmore concluded and ended the call.
Seeing Tiger put the phone away, Phoenix and Steve eagerly inquired about what the sect leader had instructed.
Tiger then shared with the two presbyters everything that Gilmore had relayed to him over the call.
At that very moment, in the master bedroom atop a luxurious villa, Gilmore stood before the floor–to–ceiling window, having hung up the phone.
Although the bedroom lights were off, the lustrous moonlight from the night sky permeated through the glass wall, illuminating the entire room.
Juline was seated on the sofa, a look of indescribable astonishment painted across her face.
“Gilmore, why have you brought me to the Wyatt family’s villa?”
Indeed, after leaving the suburban hills, Gilmore had brought her back to Vista Verde and even to the Wyatt family’s villa.
Wasn’t this like walking into a lion’s den?
Nevertheless, Gilmore turned around, pocketing his phone, and smilingly said to Juline, “Have you ever heard that sometimes the most dangerous place is actually the safest?”
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The reason why Gilmore chose to bring Juline back to the Wyatt family’s villa wasn’t just because of the most dangerous places can be the safest.
More importantly, through God’s Eye, he saw that the upcoming day would be an extraordinarily bustling one at this villa.
A grand performance was set to take place here, and naturally, he would be at the heart of it.
Hence, he brought Juline to the Wyatt family’s villa ahead of time.
Of course, with Gilmore’s unparalleled martial arts skills, it was impossible for the Wyatt family’s guards and martialists to detect his and Juline’s presence.
The Wyatt family’s mansion was sprawling with villas, so he picked an unoccupied one as their shelter for the night.
Hearing Gilmore’s rationale, Juline couldn’t help but see the wisdom in his words.
“But, Gilmore, we can’t stay here indefinitely, can we?” Juline remarked, looking at him questioningly.
Gilmore replied, “Who said anything about staying forever? Well only be here for the night.”
He then gazed at the wound on Juline’s left arm, saying, “Let me find some medicine to dress that wound of yours.”
Juline, a bit puzzled, countered. “Where would you find medicine here?”
However, before she could even finish her sentence, she watched in astonishment as Gilmore effortlessly pulled out a first aid kit from a cabinet.
It was filled with various medications, bandages, and other emergency supplies.
It was clear that these were kept on standby by the Wyatt family for any unforeseen incidents.
Having emergency medical supplies in a villa wasn’t out of the ordinary.
But what truly baffled Juline was how Gilmore, who moved as if he were in his own home, managed to pinpoint the location- of these supplies so instinctively.
How did Gilmore know exactly where to look?
Of course, Juline had no way of knowing that thanks to God’s Eye, with just a simple scan of the room, Gilmore could instantly discern where everything was stashed.
This is how he effortlessly located the spare medical supplies in the bedroom cabinet.
While Juline was still in mild shock, Gilmore had already selected from the medicine box some anti–inflammatory and healing ointments.
He turned to her, saying, “I’ll apply some medicine for you.”
Juline nodded.
Gently, Gilmore squeezed out a bit of ointment onto his finger and delicately applied it onto Juline’s wound.
His touch was so soft and gentle that Juline barely felt any pain; instead, a comforting sensation washed over her.
Little did she know that as Gilmore was applying the ointment, he was subtly channeling his anima through his fingertips to expedite the healing process.
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Time seemed to stand still as Gilmore continued his gentle card
After what felt like ages, a tingling sensation began emanating from Juline’s wound, as if Gilmore’s fingers were lightly tickling her skin.
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This subtle sensation seemed to seep straight into her heart.
The intimacy of a man’s fingers on her bare arm made Juline, a young woman, blush deeply.
Her face turned a shade of pink, and she lowered her gaze, asking in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s hum, “Gilmore… isn’t the ointment applied yet?
Seeing the shy, rosy hue on Juline’s face and the way she tilted her head downward, Gilmore quickly realized the reason. behind her embarrassment.
He withdrew his fingers, wiped off the excess ointment with a tissue, and assured her, “Your wound is already healing.”
After saying that, he placed the ointment back into the medicine box and returned it to the cabinet in the bedroom. Meanwhile, Juline, slightly misunderstanding Gilmore’s words, thought he meant he had finished applying the ointment.. Then, Juline took a glance at the wound on her left arm, and to her astonishment, the gash that had been inflicted by Karl’s dagger was completely healed!
No, to be precise, the wound had vanished entirely.
The skin where the cut had been was now flawless, as if it had never been injured at all.
Rubbing her eyes in disbelief, Juline took another look.
But the sight remained the same: her wound had disappeared, leaving her skin unblemished.
How was that possible?
A realization dawned on her. That was why she only felt Gilmore’s fingers brush against her skin, causing a ticklish sensation rather than any pain from the wound.
It turned out that her wound had vanished!
Juline turned to Gilmore, her eyes wide with bewilderment, “Gilmore, how did the wound on my arm disappear? What happened?”
Gilmore, having returned the medical box, took a seat next to Juline on the couch, a smile playing on his lips. “I didn’t expect the ointment to work this well. It seems to have healed your wound completely in no time.”
However, Juline found it hard to accept Gilmore’s explanation.
No matter how effective an ointment was, it couldn’t possibly heal such a deep wound so quickly and rejuvenate the skin. “The ointment isn’t a miracle cure. It can’t be that magical, Juline said, shaking her head, her eyes filled with suspicion. She believed that Gilmore had used some unknown method to fully heal her wound.
Seging her skepticism, Gilmore chuckled, “You don’t think the ointment healed your wound?
“You truly are the astute beauty of Blade Gale, nothing escapes your notice. You’re right; the ointment wasn’t what healed your wound.”
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Juline’s eyes sparkled with vindication. So, she had guessed righur
It really wasn’t the ointment that had healed her?
“So, what did you do?” Juline pressed Gilmore for answers.
Holding up a finger, Gilmore solemnly responded, “I used my golden finger!”
Juline blinked in confusion. “What ‘golden finger“?”
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Gilmore waved the finger in the air. “This finger of mine is the golden finger. Anything it touches heals, and pain vanishes.
“Wherever it goes, it brings relief to those who suffer.
“And not only does it heal wounds, but it also possesses many other indescribable abilities which I won’t detail here.”
A twitch appeared at the corner of Juline’s mouth.
If she believed Gilmore’s words, she must be out of her mind.
If merely raising a finger made it golden, didn’t that mean she had ten golden fingers herself?
Clearly, she dismissed Gilmore’s claims as utter nonsense, thinking he was not being serious. Gilmore had anticipated Juline’s skepticism, so her reaction didn’t surprise him.
In truth, he hadn’t lied. It was his finger, channeling his anima, that had healed Juline’s wound.
Even Gilmore was taken aback by how miraculous his anima was, healing Juline’s wound at a visibly rapid pace.
This made him realize that the anima was even more powerful and magical than he had imagined.
Meanwhile, as Gilmore and Juline were healing and bantering in the Wyatt family’s villa, the Blade Gate was shaken to its core by the news James Wyatt delivered overnight.
However, the information James brought had been tweaked.
Gilmore had taken Juline hostage, demanding the Wyatt family drop their bid for the CBD project so that the Field family could win it.
In an attempt to save Juline, Karl was ruthlessly killed by Gilmore. When Gilmore, surrounded by martialists from Blade Gate, saw no way out, he dragged the innocent Juline and leaped off a cliff to their deaths!
This news sent shockwaves throughout Blade Gate, filling its members with unparalleled rage!
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The morning sun streamed in through the barely covered floor–to–ceiling windows.
The blinding light caused Gilmore, who was lying on the couch to squint and slowly open his eyes.
Dawn?
He sat up, rubbing his groggy eyes, then turned his gaze to the bed.
Juline was still deep in slumber.
Lying on her side with a thin sheet draped over her, her exquisite silhouette was perfectly outlined for him to see.
Her long hair cascaded onto the pillow, and even in sleep, her closed eyes with those fluttering lashes resembled delicate butterfly wings
Her breathtaking beauty, even in repose, was mesmerizing, like that of a fairy tale princess.
Gilmore approached and sat on the bed’s edge, softly calling out, Juline, wake up…
Juline’s lashes quivered, resembling those of a butterfly’s beautiful wings.
Slowly, she opened her eyes, looking at Gilmore and asked weakly, “Is it morning already?”
Gilmore nodded.
But Juline, with a hint of laziness in her voice, murmured, “I’m still so sleepy. I want to rest a bit longer.”
“I have a way to make you feel instantly refreshed. Want me to help?” Gilmore proposed, gazing at her.
Juline closed her eyes, “I don’t believe you…”
At Blade Gate, she was known for her love of sleeping in. No matter how much her fellow sisters tried to rouse her, nothing could snap her out of her sleepy state.
Sleep was the only solution.
Therefore, she didn’t believe that Gilmore has some magical method to make her feel refreshed in an instant.
She decided to continue her slumber.
Just as Juline was about to slip back into slumber, she felt a soft and warm sensation press against her cheek.
This…seems to be a pair of lips?
She jolted awake, her eyes snapping open, her senses instantly alert.
When she opened her eyes, Gilmore’s face was right above hers
She pushed him away immediately, her voice laced with warning “What do you think you’re doing?”
Gilmore feigned innocence, “Didn’t I promise to make you instantly refreshed?”
“Why did you kiss me?” Juline fumed
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She couldn’t believe her first kiss was taken by Gilmore while she was half–asleep.
Gilmore explained. “Because a kiss from me will wake you right up. Don’t you feel more alert now?”
Juline had the urge to bash her head against the wall. Staring at Gilmore, she shot back, “So this is your method of refreshing
Nodding earnestly, Gilmore said, “Yes, it’s to make you feel alert
“Gilmore, you rascal! Last night, we agreed: I’d sleep on the bed, and you’d take the couch. No funny business. And now you sneak a kiss! L… I can’t stand your Juline exclaimed, her voice tinged with hurt and frustration.
She turned her face away, visibly upset.
Gilmore countered, Juline, as you said, that was LAST night’s agreement. Now that it’s a new day, the deal from last night doesn’t count.
“Moreover, do you remember what you promised me when we fell down the abyss last night?
“You promised to marry me. If you’ve agreed to be my wife, then kissing you is only natural.”
Juline retorted sharply. “Didn’t you just say last night’s agreements are void? So, what I promised you last night doesn’t count today.
“I’m not your wife! If you dare steal another kiss, I’ll cut off those sneaky lips of yours!”
However, before her words even trailed off, there was another soft “mwah.”
Juline’s delicate cheek was once again pecked by Gilmore’s lips.
She was momentarily petrified.
The next moment, she snapped out of her daze and, like an enraged kitten, lunged at Gilmore, determined to give him a piece of her mind.
However, Gilmore, anticipating her reaction, quickly dodged her advances.
Recalling how she’d been kissed twice in quick succession by Gilmore, Juline wasn’t about to let it slide.
Tossing aside any shred of ladylike demeanor, she hopped off the bed and, in her slippers, chased Gilmore around the
room.
But how could Juline possibly catch up to Gilmore?
No matter how fast Juline tried to close the gap, Gilmore always kept just out of her reach.
Even when she tried to use her internal mana, she couldn’t catch him.
In no time, she was both exhausted and frustrated
She knew Gilmore was doing this on purpose, taking advantage of his superior Windwalk.
Eventually, out of breath and unable to continue the chase, Juline stopped and pointed at the still–smiling Gilmore, Gilmore… you’re lucky you’re fast! If not…”
She trailed off, not really sure what she would have done,
She couldn’t catch him words seemed useless now.
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She admitted defeat.
However, just then, Gilmore approached Juline.
Seizing the opportunity, she quickly grabbed his arm and gave it a firm twist.
“How dare you bully me with your Windwalk!”
Juline twisted Gilmore’s arm, expecting him to cry out in pain.
However, there wasn’t a peep from Gilmore,
She looked up at him, puzzled, only to see him smiling down at her, showing no sign of pain.
Just then, Gilmore extended his other arm, holding several tissues. “Your forehead is all sweaty,” he said. “Wipe it off”
Only then did Juline realize that Gilmore hadn’t pulled away from her grasp because he wanted to offer her a tissue to wipe away her sweat.
A warm feeling swelled in her heart; she hadn’t expected Gilmore to show such a caring side,
Her grip on his arm naturally loosened.
“Why do I need to do it for you? Such a lazy girl, Gilmore teased, although his actions said otherwise as he tenderly wiped the sweat from her brow
Juline’s gaze softened, her previous anger at chasing Gilmore all around the room forgotten…
At that moment, her face flushed, looking like a young girl being pampered by her beloved.
After wiping her sweat, Gilmore whispered in her ear, “Next time you twist my arm, go a bit gentler.”
Juline looked at the sp
spot on Gilmore’s arm where she had twisted it and noticed a red mark.
“Does it hurt, Gilmore?” she asked with genuine concern.
Seeing the guilt and concern in Juline’s eyes, Gilmore realized just how much she cared for him.
“It seems my life will now include the doting attention of the heiress of Blade Gate, Gilmore thought.
Surrounded by so many beauties, he wondered if this was a blessing or a curse.
Suddenly, the sound of cars caught their attention.
Drawn to the noise, Gilmore and Juline approached the window, pulling the curtain aside slightly.
They saw a convoy of about twenty or thirty cars driving towards the grandest villa in the Wyatt family’s mansion.
“Those are Blade Gate’s cars. Why are so many of them arriving at the Wyatt family’s mansion?” Juline pondered, her brow furrowing.
“You forget,” Gilmore replied, “I killed Karl and jumped off the cliff with you. Could Blade Gate not make a grand entrance into Vista Verde?”
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Dozens of vehicles, like a long dragon, parked in front of the main villa
One by one, martialists from Blade Gate descended from the cars.
In a short span, the area in front of the mansion, which resemble a large plaza, was filled with nearly a hundred martialists
from Blade Gate.
They lined up neatly, exuding the discipline and rigor of soldiers.
Their presence was overpowering.
It could be said that Blade Gate had mobilized all its martialists this time.
A few apprentices from Blade Gate then opened the door of a stretch Rolls–Royce.
An authoritative man in his fifties stepped out. He had a commanding appearance, with piercing eyes and an aura as imposing as a mountain.
This man was the leader of Blade Gate, named Victor Gellar.
Following closely behind him were four elderly men in white robes.
The leader among them, with white hair and eyebrows and a face wrinkled like pine bark, had particularly sharp eyes
He was the Senior Presbyter of Blade Gate, Travis, and also the patriarch of the Wyatt family.
The three other white–robed elders were the second, third, and fourth presbyter of Blade Gate.
However, compared to Victor and Travis, their aura was significantly less intimidating.
At this moment, James, who had also descended from the cart respectfully gestured to Victor, saying, “Leader, please.”
Victor nodded slightly.
Following James Wyatt’s lead, Victor, Travis, and the other three presbyters entered the main villa.
From inside the mansion, about thirty feet away, Juline showed a hint of surprise on her face. “I didn’t expect my father, the four presbyters, and all of Blade Gate’s martialists to come,” she remarked.
She then looked at Gilmore, a hint of confusion in her eyes. “But why would so many of them come just to search the valley where we fell for our bodies?”
But wasn’t this a bit too much of a commotion just for that?
Gilmore chuckled, “Looking for our ‘bodies‘ is one thing.
“The main goal, I believe, is to settle scores with the Field family
“Settle scores with the Field family? What do they have to do with all this?”
“At first, nothing. But with James fanning the flames, now they’re implicated.”
Upon hearing this, Juline remembered James, who had just descended from the Blade Gate’s convoy.
This indicated that he had been to the Blade Gate last night and informed them about the death of Karl and their plunge into the abyss
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“So, how would James stir things up? And what’s in it for him?” Judine inquired.
Gilmore explained, “After finding out that his son was killed by the last night, he’s undoubtedly burning with rage.
“But hearing that 1, along with you, jumped into the abyss, he likely believes I’m dead.
“Thus, he loses his target for revenge.
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“Moreover, not only is his son dead, but ‘you‘ also ‘died‘ alongside me in the fall, a significant event that he has to report to your father.
“Yet, considering that James had stabbed you before the fall, the Wyatt family can’t escape their responsibility.
“To divert blame and push your ‘death‘ onto someone else, he chose the Field family.
“He might argue that the Field family kidnapped you to threaten the Wyatt family into giving up the CBD project bid. In trying to save you, Karl met his end at my hands.”
“Cornered by Blade Gate’s martialists, I had no choice but to drag you down the cliff with me in a suicidal act
“This narrative makes the Field family the main culprits, exonerating the Wyatt family. And then, they can leverage Blade Gate to take out the Field family.”
Having God’s Eye, Gilmore knew clearly everything James did at Blade Gate last night.
Listening to Gilmore, shock registered on Juline’s face. “If that’s true, then James is truly despicable.”
“If my suspicions are correct, with all of Blade Gate’s martialists out in force, including the leader and the presbyters, they’re about to launch an attack on the Field family,” Gilmore said gravely.
Juline looked at him, remarking, “Aren’t you Helene’s boyfriend? Why haven’t you warned the Field family!”
Gilmore detected a hint of jealousy in her voice.
“Juline, I am Helene’s boyfriend, but I’m also yours. Right now, I’m here with you, and of course, 1 should be by your side, he said, gazing at her earnestly.
Juline gave Gilmore’s arm a playful twist, exclaiming. “Gilmore, are you trying to play both sides?
“Are you toying with both Helene’s and my feelings?”
Gilmore raised his hand in a vow, “I promise I’m not playing games with either of you.
“I swear to God that my feelings for you are genuine. I would never let you down!”
“And what about Helene?” Juline’s anger seemed to subside a bit after hearing his promise.
“Do you want me to break up with her?” Gilmore questioned.
Juline nodded instantly. “Yes, I want you to be devoted only to me.”
“But she’s been my girlfriend longer than you. Isn’t that unfair?”
“Gilmore, are you choosing her over me?”
Juline, think about it. If Helene asked me to leave you, would you agree?”
“No,” Juline responded with an immediate frown.
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Gilmore continued, “Exactly, If you wouldn’t agree, how could Helene? It’s the principle of treating others as you’d like to treated.
“If you don’t ask me to leave Helene, and if Helene wanted me to leave you, I could refuse.
“This way, both of you can be with me. Doesn’t that sound great? No one loses anyone, and everyone’s happy.
Juline retorted, “In your dreams! You think I don’t see through you? You just want to have your cake and eat it too!” Clearly, Gilmore’s sweet talk hadn’t clouded her judgment.
She playfully grabbed his ear, declaring. “One day, I’ll make sure you’re only mine.”
Gilmore replied nonchalantly, “If you want to have me all to yourself, you’ll have to prove it. Can you win against Helene, or will you end up flat on your face?”
Juline, clearly provoked by Gilmore’s words, retorted, “Alright then, just you wait and see who’ll end up as your
Gilmore thought to himself, “Do I even need to wait?
“The answer is both Juline and Helene. I’ll marry both of them.
However, he kept these thoughts to himself.
wife.
While Gilmore and Juline were playfully bantering, another villas living room was host to a more serious discussion James, alongside Victor and Travis, had already taken their seats.
As servants poured coffee, James gestured for them to leave, leaving only the core members of the conversation.
The atmosphere was tense and heavy.
Victor’s eyes sparkled with determination as he spoke, “I never thought the Field family would stoop so low. Using my daughter Juline as a pawn to force the Wyatt family to back out of the CBD project bid.
“And now, not only can’t we find my daughter’s body, but they also killed Karl!
“The Blade Gate must make the Field family pay in blood for what they’ve done!”
Travis, with a voice as booming as thunder, said with authority, “Leader, we must strike the Field family with lightning speed before Star Gate even gets a whiff of our plans.”
The other presbyters chimed in, “Leader and Senior Presbyter are absolutely right. We must act swiftly and eradicate the Field family before Star Cate has a chance to come to their aid,
“Hands off the Field family! Just then, a sharp female voice rang out from the entrance of the villa.
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The sharp reprimand from the woman caught the immediate attention of everyone in the living room – Victor, Travis, James, and the rest. They all quickly turned their gaze towards the entrance..
To their astonishment, Gilmore and Juline, graceful as swallows, lightly landed at the doorway.
Their entrance not only left those in the living room dumbfounded but also stunned the hundred martialists from Blade Gate who were outside.
Initially, seeing the two descending from the sky, the martialists thought they were being invaded by enemies.
They were poised to rush in, but upon recognizing Gilmore and especially Juline, they halted in their tracks.
The shock was palpable.
Hadn’t James rushed to Blade Gate last night and reported that Juline had been killed by and had fallen into an
abyss?
How was it that she appeared now, completely unharmed?
Similarly, inside the living room, when Victor first saw his daughter, he thought he was hallucinating.
But a closer look confirmed that Juline was indeed standing there, real and alive.
His face lit up with relief and joy. He quickly stood up and exclaimed. Juline, you’re okay?”
Juline nodded at her father, “Dad, I’m fine.”
Her expression then turned cold as she continued, “But it seems some people wish I was dead, so their sinister plans could succeed.”
Both Travis and James, in the living room, instantly caught the implication in Juline’s words.
The father and son exchanged a glance, both equally perplexed and shocked. How could Juline have possibly survived? Especially since, at the base of that abyss, a pack of vicious wolves lurked. If Juline was alive, she would surely reveal that Karl had stabbed her.
The revelation would surely expose the lies spun by the Wyatt family and their attempt to frame the Field family.
Travis and James were deeply unsettled.
Victor’s eyebrows furrowed as he looked at his daughter, Juline, what do you mean by that?
“Who wishes you were dead? I swear, they won’t escape my wrath
Juline responded, “Dad, did someone tell you that the Field family sent Gilmore to kidnap me to force the Wyatt family to drop the CBD project bid?”
“Yes, James told me all about it. I won’t spare the Field family. I seek vengeance for you.”
“No, Dad. The Field family didn’t send Gilmore to kidnap me. Instead, it was the Wyatt family who sent Karl to take Gilmore, aiming to get the Field family to give up the CBD project bid, Juline quickly corrected.
“And, did someone also tell you that Karl died trying to save me from Gilmore, and that, left with no options, Gilmore dragged me down with him, jumping off a cliff?” she continued.
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A glimmer of realization dawned on Victor’s face.
He cast a glance at James, sensing the man’s unease.
“So it wasn’t like that?” Victor queried.
“No. Karl tried to kill Gilmore but instead stabbed me in my left arm, Juline revealed.
A sharp look flashed in Victor’s eyes.
Karl had injured his daughter, and James hadn’t mentioned a word?
Moreover, the stories told by James and Juline contradicted each other.
It was clear to Victor who to believe.
He trusted his daughter.
She would have no reason to falsely accuse the Wyatt family.
Victor then said, “Juline, James mentioned you were dragged into an abyss by Gilmore, suggesting you met a grim fate amidst a pack of wolves. How come you’re here, safe and soundi
This was precisely what James and Travis in the living room wanted to know.
If they had been aware that Juline was alive, they wouldn’t have concocted the false tale to deceive Victor.
Juline’s gaze shifted tenderly to Gilmore standing beside her.
“It was Gilmore who saved me, she revealed to her father.
Victor’s skeptical eyes landed on Gilmore. “Is this Gilmore?” he asked Juline.
“Leader, this is indeed Gilmore, the boyfriend of Helene from the Field family,” a voice interjected as a man entered through the main door.
Gilmore looked over and saw that it was Benny
Spotting Gilmore, James, Travis, and a few presbyters all wore astonished expressions.
They hadn’t expected Gilmore, of all people, to boldly show up at the Wyatt family.
It felt like he was willingly walking into a trap.
Even Victor looked surprised, more so by the unusual softness in his typically icy daughter’s eyes when she looked at
Gilmore.
He understood what that implied
At that moment, Benny, with a face seething with rage, sneered at Gilmore, “Well, well, Gilmore. How audacious of you to come to the Wyatt family after killing Karl! Do you think our family is powerless?
Furthermore, despite having a girlfriend like Helene from the Field family, you’ve cunningly deceived Miss Gellar with your sweet words
“You treacherous, sly, and despicable man, today, the Wyatt family will ensure you face dire consequences!”
Travis hadn’t anticipated Benny’s sudden appearance, but it provided the Wyatt family an opportunity to defuse the awkward tension.
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Immediately, Travis shouted, “Where are the martialists of Blade Gate?”
At Travis’s command, over a dozen martialists from Blade Gate swiftly entered.
“Senior presbyter, your orders?” they thundered in unison, ready to take action
“Arrest this murderer who took the life of my grandson, Karl! And if he resists, kill him on the spot!” Travis, pointing at Gilmore, ordered menacingly.
“Nobody lays a hand on Gilmore!” Juline, at that very moment, positioned herself protectively in front of Gilmore, her gaze piercing as she addressed the Blade Gate martialists.
She then turned to her father, Victor, asserting, “Dad, the Wyatt family is twisting the truth! Karl almost took my life!
“Now they’re trying to silence us to cover up their lies. Are you just going to stand by and watch?
“Is the Blade Gate under the command of the senior presbyter now, and not yours?”
Travis, hearing her words, promptly bowed towards Victor and stated, “Leader, I’ve always been loyal to you, and I’d never dare to overstep my boundaries.”
Victor replied coolly to Travis, “Travis, my daughter might have spoken hastily. Please don’t take it to heart.”
To Juline’s surprise, her father was defending Travis.
She looked aggrieved and said, “Dad, I’m telling the truth. Why won’t you listen to me?”
“Though James deceived me to escape punishment, it’s an internal matter of the Blade Gate, and I’ll handle it,” Victor declared.
His gaze then shifted to Gilmore. “But he’s different; he’s an outsider.
“Moreover, he killed one of our top apprentices, making him our enemy.
“And despite having a girlfriend, he’s involved with you. It’s clear he’s just toying with your feelings and using you.
“Hence, I agree with the senior presbyter. Gilmore must die!”
Juline, shocked by her father’s stance, immediately responded, “Dad, Gilmore isn’t playing with my feelings or using me.”
“Knowing he killed Karl, yet you still defend him. Knowing he has a girlfriend, yet you’re still with him. If he’s not toying with and using you, then what is he doing?”
Victor retorted in anger.
Even though Juline knew that Gilmore wasn’t as her father portrayed, she felt overwhelmed and at a loss for words
She realized that no matter what she said, her father would always view Gilmore as Karl’s murderer and as someone who was manipulating her.
Giving up on defending her stance, Juline said, “Dad, no matter what you say today, I stand by Gilmore.
“I won’t let anyone harm him. I’m willing to live and die with him!”
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Victor’s gaze settled on Juline. Are you truly willing to defy my orders for him?” he questioned.
“Dad, Juline began, “it’s not that I want to go against your words. It’s just that the Wyatt family wants to put Gilmore in grave danger, and I can’t stand by and do nothing”
Victor nodded in understanding. Juline, it seems you’re truly smitten by him. You’re deeply enchanted, to say the least.”
Without another word, Victor swiftly flicked his finger.
A sharp, piercing sound echoed through the room.
With his skillful technique, Victor directed a burst of internal mana at Juline, hitting a specific acupoint on her body.
Suddenly, Juline found herself paralyzed and unable to move.
“Dad, why did you seal my acupoint? Release me immediately!” she implored.
Ignoring her plea, Victor turned to the Blade Gate martialists in the hall and commanded, “Capture Gilmore. If he resists, show no mercy and kill him!”
“Yes, Leader,” the martialists responded in unison.
“Run, Gilmore!” Juline, though immobilized, managed to shout out a warning.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
But before she could say more, Victor flicked his finger again, sealing another of Juline’s acupoint, leaving her mute.
She tried to call out, but no sound came.
Benny, James, and Travis exchanged triumphant glances.
With Juline unable to assist Gilmore, his fate
e was sealed.
In this way, they could avenge Karl’s death,
As for James‘ deception regarding Karl injuring Juline, and the fabricated tale about the Field family sending Gilmore to kidnap Juline for the CBD project bid, they believed that the Leader would be lenient on the death of Karl.
Besides, the Wyatt family securing the CBD project bid also benefits the Blade Gate.
A significant portion of the money the Wyatt family earns ultimately ends up enriching Blade Cate’s coffers.
In many ways, the Wyatt family is a crucial source of wealth for Blade Gate.
This rationale underpins Victor’s decision to still target Gilmore, even after discovering the Wyatt’s fabrications. Simply put, Gilmore couldn’t hold a candle to the stature and importance of the Wyatt family.
As the martialists of the Blade Gate launched their combined assault, with fists and palms piercing the air, aiming at Gilmore’s vital points, Gilmore remained unflinchingly calm, as if their attacks were mere gusts of wind.
He turned his attention to Juline and said, “Juline, if your father chooses to stand by the Wyatts, blind to their deceit, over believing you, then why not leave Blade Gate with me? We can travel the world, hand in hand.”
Juline, still unable to speak, shook her head, her lips moving bur producing no sound.
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Yet, from the shape of her lips and her expressive eyes, Gilmore deciphered her message: she wasn’t willing to leave Blade Gate or her father.
Reacting quickly, Gilmore unscaled her vocal acupoint..
The moment she regained her voice, Juline pleaded, ‘Gilmore, go, save yourself. Don’t worry about me. I… I won’t leave my father or Blade Gate!”
Using God’s Eye, Gilmore discerned that Juline’s true reason for staying was her deep bond with her father.
She had lost her mother to illness at a tender age, making her father the sole pillar of her world.
She was also the most important person in her father’s heart.
If she left with Gilmore, it would shatter her father’s heart.
Understanding her predicament, Gilmore didn’t press her.
Even though Victor had sealed her pressure points, she was, after all, his beloved daughter, and he would never harm her “Alright,” Gilmore said to Juline, “I’ll come to Blade Gate to find you in the future.”
Juline nodded at Gilmore, “Alright, I’ll be waiting for you at Blade Gate.”
She hoped that one day when Gilmore comes to Blade Gate, her father wouldn’t harbor the same animosity towards him as he did today.
Perhaps Gilmore and her father could turn from foes to friends and her relationship with Gilmore could gain her father’s blessing.
Just as she finished her thought, the elite martialists of Blade Gate lunged at Gilmore with explosive internal mana, their attacks mere inches from striking him.
However, in a blink, like a gust of wind, Gilmore’s figure vanished.
The Blade Gate martialists stopped, perplexed, their moves failing to find their mark.
“I’m here!” A voice echoed from outside the villa
The martialists turned their gazes to the villa’s entrance, and there, to their astonishment, stood Gilmore, looking back at them, an air of ease about him.
Not only were the martialists of Blade Gate in the living room stunned, wondering what kind of Windwalk Gilmore had employed to dodge the combined onslaught of so many, but also Victor, Travis, and James displayed unexpected surprise in their eyes.
They hadn’t anticipated Gilmore to b
this swift!
It dawned on them that Gilmore’s martial arts skills seemed more profound than they’d assumed.
A glint appeared in Victor’s eyes as he internally mused, “No worlder Karl, with his extraordinary martial arts talent, fell to Gilmore’s hands
Yet, even if Gilmore had displayed exceptional prowess, because of what Benny had said that Gilmore clearly had a girlfriend, Helene, yet deceitfully involved himself with his daughter – Victor was resolute
Juline was the most precious person to him in this world.
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Therefore, he would never agree to Juline being with Gilmore and would certainly not allow Gilmore to continue hurting his beloved daughter.
Almost immediately, the dozen or so martialists from the living room charged out of the villa. Joined by the martialists outside, they swiftly and tightly encircled Gilmore.
Victor couldn’t believe that, this time, facing over a hundred Blade Gate martialists, Gilmore could still escape with ease?
The eyes of Travis and James also flashed with a fierce light, thinking, “This time, even if Gilmore had wings, he wouldn’t be able to flee!”
However, just then, a deafening crash echoed from the direction of the mansion’s main gate.
All the Blade Gate martialists instinctively looked towards the sound, only to see the mansion’s tightly closed gate being smashed open by a black SUV
The windshield of the SUV shattered instantly, its engine hood flung off, and thick smoke billowed out.
This SUV, now resembling a wrecked car, drove towards the main villa, emitting dark smoke.
Following the gate’s crash, around twenty to thirty black Mercedes cars swiftly drove in.
Before the astonished eyes of the Wyatt family’s security and martialists, this formidable convoy quickly parked in front of the main villa.
Doors of the cars swung open, and nearly a hundred martialists from Star Gate alighted.
These hundred Star Gate martialists swiftly formed ranks on the open ground, standing like soldiers ready for battle, their gazes firm and their presence imposing.
At this moment, from one of the Mercedes, three robed elders descended.
As these elders stepped out, all the Blade Gate martialists on–site immediately felt an overpowering aura emanating from them
These three were none other than the esteemed elders of Star Gate, the Senior Presbyter, Tiger; the Second Presbyter, Phoenix; and the Third Presbyter, Steve.
Senior Presbyter Tiger’s eyes scanned the Blade Gate martialists on the open ground, and then fixed on Gilmore, who was surrounded tightly by them.
Spotting his target, his eyes lit up, and he immediately bowed respectfully, calling out, “Mr. Reed, we’ve come on our leader’s orders to escort you!”
The Second Presbyter, Phoenix, and the Third Presbyter, Steve, also immediately bowed to Gilmore, saying in unison, “Mr. Reed, we are here for you!”
The three Star Gate presbyters, behaving with such deference as if they were mere servants, deeply bowing to Gilmore, left all the Blade Gate martialists outside and Victor, Travis, and James inside the villa utterly stunned.
Everyone thought, “Who on earth is this Gilmore?
“Why would three high–ranking presbyters from Star Gate personally come to the Wyatt family to fetch him?”
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