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"Since you have the heart to visit this old guy, there’s no need for such a grand display. The doors of the Aldra Family are always open for you, Nephew. Now that you have leaped over the dragon gate, yet still remember the Aldra Family, it truly brings me great comfort as your uncle, hahaha."
A hearty laugh echoed from the great hall as Warren Earl led the way, followed closely by others, all heading out to greet.
"Hypocritical," Bu Qing scoffed, turning to Sean Sterling and saying, "Senior, this old guy who laughs like a chrysanthemum is Warren. He is cunning and treacherous; he appears to be generous on the surface but is actually quite the scoundrel."
"Mm." Sean Sterling narrowed his eyes and nodded. He then urged Green Dome to descend low and said towards the path, "Within ten miles around here, everything is under my Mental Power coverage; nothing escapes my senses. However, there is a hidden place in the northwest corner of the Aldra Family that I cannot clearly probe with my Mental Power. It seems there is some interference."
"A hidden place in the northwest corner?" Bu Yi was taken aback and slightly surprised. Could it be that the Aldra Family really has some big secret?
"Uh, there’s also an old acquaintance whose aura is extremely weak. Even under my Mental Power coverage, he can still remain concealed and even disappears at times. It must be that Shadow Hand Hawk," Sean Sterling glanced at Bu Yi with a half-smile.
"Did you sense if there are any other powerful fellows within the Aldra Family?" Hawk's appearance was expected by Bu Yi, but with Sean Sterling present, he felt no need to hold back. The only thing that made him uneasy was whether there were any hidden experts within the Aldra Family.
As Green Dome touched down on the ground, Sean Sterling smiled lightly. He understood what Bu Yi was worried about and shook his head: "The Aldra Family may have some secrets, but after all, it is just a force within a principality. How strong could their experts be? All secrets will be revealed once we capture Hawk."
"Capture Hawk?" Bu Xin was startled, his mouth twitching slightly.
No wonder he comes from Holy Light Academy; his tone is indeed arrogant. Shadow Hand Hawk has been famous for over a decade and even managed to escape from a High-Level Giant back then. His stealth techniques are extraordinary; capturing him would be ten times harder than killing him.
"Nephew, you traveled thousands of miles from the imperial capital and brought such a distinguished guest for our Aldra Family. Your uncle is truly very pleased! Hahaha! Honorable Sean Sterling, your visit has indeed brought glory to our Aldra Family. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I was unable to come out in time to welcome you properly; I hope you can forgive my rudeness!"
The hearty voice approached as Warren Earl led a group of people striding towards the entrance to greet Sean Sterling, who had just disembarked from Green Dome.
At least in terms of etiquette, Warren Earl's actions were impeccable. As the saying goes, one does not strike a smiling face; Warren Earl had certainly lowered his stance significantly.
Everyone grows wise with age; regardless of how much he wanted to kill Bu Yi now, with Sean Sterling present, that thought could only remain buried deep inside. Not only did he have to bury it but he also had to pretend to be warm and hospitable first to demonstrate that he indeed had no intention of crossing paths negatively with Sean Sterling.
"This is nothing serious; I came unannounced without informing my uncle beforehand. Ignorance is no crime; you need not worry about it! I also bring along an imperial decree—uh, it’s from that old guy Habea who insisted on giving me an arranged marriage."
"This is quite embarrassing," Sean Sterling had not yet spoken when Step had already jumped in, smiling broadly. In the end, he even wore a hint of shyness as he slowly took out a scroll woven from golden threads from the Storage Bracelet.
Warren Earl's gaze sharpened, and his smile gradually stiffened on his face. It wasn't just him; behind him, Kevin, Bill, the five Guardians, and the Countess all looked ready to explode with anger.
This was blatant intimidation. Once upon a time, the Aldra Family had to act according to others' moods, and this person, in a certain sense, had once walked out from their Aldra Family.
Now, this Fellow had returned, flaunting his power and using the oppressive tactics they had once employed against him. This was an extreme irony and slap in the face, as if silently mocking them: back then, you bullied me with your strength; now that I am stronger than you, it’s time for me to step on you and let you taste humiliation.
"The decree from Duke Habia grants marriage to my Nephew. Haha, this is great news! I am also happy for my Nephew. He has achieved success at a young age and is now of marrying age. With such a good match available, Uncle can finally rest easy. But I wonder, which noble family does the Duke intend for my Nephew to marry?"
Despite wanting nothing more than to stab this person a thousand times over, Warren Earl forced a smile on his face. Every word he spoke seemed heartfelt; even curses had to be framed as blessings.
Looking at Warren Earl's hypocritical facade, Step would have felt disgusted in the past. However, at this moment, he felt an inexplicable pleasure as if he had forced a proud lion to lower its head in submission and beg for pity. Finally, he could breathe easy.
"Uncle's thoughts are actually my own. I'm not that young anymore; I haven't even married yet. If it were a few years ago when Habea's Old Guy wanted to arrange a marriage for me, I would have firmly refused. But now..." The shyness on Step's face deepened, which appeared shameless in the eyes of Ivan and Sean Sterling.
"Now that this dream marriage proposal has suddenly arrived, I can't help but feel overjoyed! Unable to contain myself, I traveled thousands of miles just to welcome my fiancée who hasn't yet entered my home. Come on, Uncle! From now on we will truly be family! This joyous occasion is also a great event for you!"
"Come on! Uncle should take this decree and read it carefully; make sure your old eyes don’t misread it! I must personally meet my fiancée! Where is Wendy? With so many of you here, how come no one has seen Wendy? She is now my fiancée! Someone quickly take me to see her."
Step pretended until the end and casually tossed the golden-threaded scroll to Warren Earl with extreme rudeness while spitting words carelessly. He pointed at Kevin and demanded that he lead the way with an arrogant demeanor.
"You!" Kevin was furious. He might be incompetent but he was an arrogant fool with status; how could he allow such humiliation?
"Hahaha Brent Nephew, would you care to listen to a few words from this woman?" Before Kevin could act rashly, the Countess quickly took over the conversation and stepped forward with a cheerful demeanor towards Step.
"Vile woman," Bu Leng scoffed without giving her any face and said in a rough voice: "Right now, I’m not listening to anyone; I just want to see my fiancée immediately—Wendy! Uncle, what’s going on here? Why is everyone blocking the door? Are you trying to stop me from entering or defy the decree?"
"Everyone step back." Warren Earl's face twitched as murderous intent surged within him almost uncontrollably. He growled for everyone to clear the way while staring hard at Step: "Nephew, what a clever tactic using Duke Habia against me. This is the first time I've encountered Wendy since becoming Count; you may take her away."
"But from now on, my Aldra Family does not welcome you, and please do not disturb the peace of my family, Fourth. Go and invite my sister here."
"Understood." Among the Five Guardians, the Yellow-Clad Guardian, who had been severely mistreated by Bu, responded in a deep voice. He cast a complex glance at Bu before turning and quickly returning to the residence.
"Is Uncle planning to leave us here? This is not how one should treat guests. It's one thing for me, but Senior Sean is an esteemed guest. Uncle's actions of shutting us out are rather arrogant and disrespectful."
Seeing the hurried back of the Elder in Yellow, Bu Mei frowned slightly. It was not that he held a grudge against those who gained power, but rather that the Warren Earl would not let him in and took Wendy away like this. Even if the Girl was willing, it would leave her heartbroken, creating a rift within her.
After all, choosing between familial love and romantic love is a torment for the soul, regardless of the choice made.
Sean Sterling also noticed Bu's predicament. His gaze grew colder as he spoke in a deep voice: "As a student of Holy Light Academy, my status is high. In this duchy and even within the kingdom, I should be revered by Ten Thousand. Your Aldra Family's marriage should be a joyous occasion; do not let this joyous event turn into a funeral."
A cold wind suddenly rose, and a heavy aura of menace enveloped the scene. Especially with the last words about a funeral falling heavily in the air, the atmosphere became tense.
What is a threat? This is a threat. The Warren Earl's pupils constricted sharply, and the remaining Four Great Guardian Elders felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy. Kevin and Bill both stepped back repeatedly, looking somewhat at a loss.
Watching this scene unfold, Bu felt a headache coming on. How was he supposed to handle this? He and Wendy clearly had mutual feelings for each other, yet Sean Sterling's words seemed to imply that he was trying to forcibly take her away, as if he were pressuring her into an unwanted marriage.
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