The Man’s Decree

Taking a deep breath to regain his composure, Maceo then asked, “Have the prince and the princess been found? Where have those two disappeared to?”

“They have returned. They had gone out of the city to have some fun…”

“Those reckless fools, running off to play at such a crucial time! If the Winged Tiger City forces capture them, we’ll be at a severe disadvantage. I’m going to teach those arrogant brats a lesson,” Maceo declared before rising to his feet and storming off.

***

At that time, Rainah and Bastian were in the room. Rainah was chastising Bastian. “You just wait until Father arrives. He’s definitely going to discipline you. You insisted on sneaking away, and now you’ve surely angered him!”

“Father’s going to hit me. You have to protect me!” Bastian pleaded, his voice tinged with fear.

Barely had finished speaking when Maceo charged in, grabbing the horns on his forehead and striking his rear forcefully.

The blows were relentless, but thankfully, Rainah stepped in just in time, and only then did the punishment cease.

“If you dare to leave the city without my permission again, I’ll break your legs,” Maceo growled.

Why didn’t you punish her?” Bastian protested, tears streaming down his

dare you drag me into this?” Rainah

flowed even

under any circumstances!” Maceo declared firmly. “Recently, spies from Winged Tiger City have infiltrated our city. From now

outside the

encountered someone, and Rainah had even

could finish speaking, Rainah kicked him, interrupting his words

your brother just say?”

by the heaven and earth laws outside the city, and I ended

with those newly arrived cultivators, but don’t mess with others. You still

said that, Maceo

grabbed Bastian and unleashed a

nearly let the secret slip, putting herself at risk. Naturally, Rainah wasn’t about

Rainah realized that might not be able to leave the city lord mansion for a while. So, decided to get in touch with Jared

contact with Jared, leaving

be possible, right?” Rainah wore a face full of