The Charismatic Charlie Wade

As Renard’s enthusiasm to express his sincerity reached Gideon’s ears, a satisfied smile played upon his lips. Everything was unfolding precisely as he had calculated and the pieces were falling into place just as he had envisioned.

Deep down, Gideon knew he had never been a virtuous person. Aside from his fervent devotion to the Lord, he couldn’t even uphold the basic moral principles of honesty and integrity in his dealings with others. When he first arrived in the bustling city of Eastcliff, he had contemplated leveraging the connections and resources of Evercloud Temple to aid him in his search for Maria.

Yet, upon careful consideration, he realized that revealing his true identity solely to exploit the temple’s influence would not be a wise move. Setting aside whether Evercloud Temple could truly assist him in uncovering Maria’s whereabouts, the presence of a Taoist priest who had dedicated decades of his life to practicing the ancient teachings was an unnecessary complication he wished to avoid.

Thus, he had refrained from venturing into Evercloud Temple, despite the growing urgency of his current situation. On one hand, the Lord had ordered the entire Warriors Den to lay low for a while and Gideon sensed that his time to find Maria was slipping away. Furthermore, while the Four Marshals held esteemed positions within the Den, Gideon himself was not entirely free to act as he pleased. His extended freedom during this period was solely due to the Lord’s unyielding desire to capture Maria, but now the circumstances had abruptly changed with the mysterious death of one of the Marshals. It was entirely possible that one day the Lord would issue a command, forcing Gideon to return.

Complicating matters further, the Lord was still keen on discovering the whereabouts of Bruce’s son. Gideon could no longer afford to delay this matter and would soon embark on a journey to Aurous Hill. Therefore, his only option for locating Maria swiftly was to immerse himself within the confines of the temple. Of course, such a course of action would inevitably expose the fact that he had lived for over a century and a half. However, if he could find Maria and emerge triumphant, he would consider it a victory and vow to never set foot in China again.

Unaware of Gideon’s intricate plans, Renard was only aware of his old acquaintance’s long life and his willingness to impart the secret of longevity upon him. All Renard needed to do was accept a nomination certificate and there was no reason for him to refuse such an opportunity.

Without hesitation, Gideon seized the moment and swiftly turned to Renard, “Renard, you must work diligently in the coming days, mobilizing all the contacts at your disposal. Help me investigate the leads I need. I will be heading south. If you come across any clues or receive any messages, do not hesitate to contact me!”

“Master, rest assured, I

photograph and instructed him, “Find this person in the photo. Remember, the photo must never be leaked or spread online. Only you should possess

had a remarkable grasp of the digital world and was well aware that once something was uploaded to the internet,

the responsibility without hesitation. “Master, fear

about the girl, Renard inquired, “Master, do you have

uncertain of her location. However, I speculate she might be in China. It would be best if you gather a group of disciples and conduct a thorough search throughout the entire

his eyes. “Consider it

this task

people waiting outside are all my disciples. If I am granted the opportunity to seek longevity in the future, may I bring them along? They have all devoted their loyalty to Evercloud Temple for many years. If each one of them has a chance to pursue longevity, the foundation of Evercloud Temple

upon Gideon’s lips as he nodded approvingly. “They are all disciples of our esteemed Evercloud Temple. Now that I have achieved enlightenment, it is only natural