Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

“Stop messing around, Wanda. Have you been deceived by Alex, leading you to say such nonsensical things? Stop this, or I’ll get angry!” Hadriel implored with a mix of concern and exasperation.

A trace of restrained anger appeared on Hadriel’s face, giving him the appearance of a helpless elder brother. When they saw that, many disciples of the Raven Sect believed that Wanda must have been deceived by Alex.

“Stop with the pretense. No matter how you act, you can’t hide your ugly deeds,” Wanda said, pulling out a black dragon-shaped jade pendant from her pocket. The dragon carved on the jade pendant was incredibly lifelike.

“Everyone recognizes this jade pendant, right? It’s the jade pendant that my dad had been keeping with him all the time,” Wanda declared.

As the disciples of the Raven Sect laid eyes on the jade pendant, expressions of deep reverence appeared on their faces. The sight of the pendant evoked the image of Quintus himself, as it served as the symbol of succession for the Raven Sect.

After Quintus’ death that day, the whereabouts of Keith remained unknown, and there were no traces of Wanda either. Consequently, Hadriel smoothly ascended to the position of sect leader of the Raven Sect, stating at the time that the jade pendant had been lost and never found. Unexpectedly, Wanda returned. with the jade pendant in her possession.

When Hadriel saw the jade pendant, he instinctively wanted to snatch it. However, Alex had been closely observing him and promptly intercepted the attempt, swiftly taking the jade pendant from Wanda’s hands.

before he could.

worry. I’ll hold onto it for you. He is now a Grandmaster, and it wouldn’t

Alex reassured Wanda.

that moment but to place her trust unconditionally in Alex.

hands,”

now in Alex’s possession, Hadriel hesitated to openly attempt to snatch

I was still perplexed as to how Dad, who has always

Now, you’re aiding outsiders to attack the secret forces. No matter what, you can’t kill Dad for the sake of power. How dare you?” Hadriel

drew resentful glares from the disciples of the Raven Sect toward Wanda. They couldn’t fathom how the usually gentle and

let’s finish them off!”

secret forces. We have to kill them. Let’s join forces

by Hadriel’s words, harboring deep resentment toward