Ch. 1031..1040

Chapter 1031 At the Capital Airport...

Aman and a woman walked out.

"James, let's part ways here.I'll get back to the Cadens’ mansion as quickly as I can and tell Grandpa what happened at Mount Littleroot." Maxine paused and looked at James.She continued after a moment, "Don't you worry.I won't say a word about the strength you have right now."

"Okay."

James nodded, gave it some thought, then added, "After I'm done with the tasks at hand, I'll pay a visit to the Cadens’ Mansion as well."

James' visit to the Cadens' mansion this time was to investigate Tobias.He was curious about his personality and the details of the incident that occurred thirty years ago.

Even though he had heard some of the inside stories from Thea, all he knew was what she had said.

To find out if they were true, he needed to confirm with Tobias.

"Bye."

Maxine waved her hand, turned, and walked away.She casually flagged down a taxi on the side of the road, got in, and drove off.

James watched as she left.

Soon after, he took out his phone and dialed a number.

"Look into Tiara Youngblood for me.I need all of her information as soon as possible."

The person that James called was Henry in the Southern Plains.

Even though James was the Dragon King, the Southern Plains were where he had the most influence and power.

Additionally, the Commander had command over the Capital's intelligence network.

The deputy commander was currently in charge of the intelligence network because the previous Emperor had passed away and a new Emperor had not yet ascended.He also lacked the authority to make use of the Capital's intelligence network.

However, Henry was also implementing a number of changes while he was posted at the Southern Plains.

For instance, establishing a covert intelligence network.

While it was still in its early stages of development, gathering information about a regular person was simple.

After getting the call from James, Henry immediately sent someone to investigate.

James soon had access to all of Tiara's information.

That included details about her family members, her place of employment, her earnings, and so on.

According to the information they had gathered, Tiara's grandmother had been admitted to a hospital a few days ago and was still in danger.

James glanced at the document before hailing a taxi.

"Healthstone Hospital," he said as he entered.

After informing the taxi driver of his destination, he closed his eyes and rested.

Meanwhile, at Healthstone Hospital...

In the intensive care unit...

A large crowd had gathered at the entrance.

There were men and women, young and old.

All of them were tense and concerned.

At this point, a doctor in a white coat exited the ward and removed his face mask.

Tiara's father, Zigmund Youngblood, approached him right away.

"Doctor, how’s the situation?" he inquired.

"It’s not hopeful."

The middle-aged doctor sighed softly.

"A quick operation is required, but there isn't a suitable liver.Besides, even if a compatible donor is willing to donate their liver and the operation is successful, I'm afraid your mother's body will be..."

Hearing this, Zigmund took a few steps back.

"Doctor Wallace, is there really no other way?"

With a pleading look on her face, a woman spoke, "You have to save her."

Dr.Wallace appeased her and said, "We'll definitely try to save her if we can, but she also has cerebral thrombosis in addition to her liver issue.She’s in imminent danger of dying from a cerebral hemorrhage."

"I beg of you, Doctor.Please save my grandmother."

A young woman just over twenty years old clutched Dr.Wallace's hand and begged pitifully, tears streaming down her cheeks.It was Tiara.

"Ah..."

With a frustrated expression, Dr.Wallace shook his head before turning around and walking away.

"Tiara, don’t worry.I’ve already contacted experts from the Kingdom of Merania.They'll be here soon to perform the surgery on your grandmother."

A young man in his early twenties approached and reached for Tiara.However, she deftly avoided his grasp.

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Tiara looked at him with tears in her eyes and asked, "Is...Is that true?"

"Yes."

With pride written across his face, the man nodded and said, "With the power and influence of the Henderson family in the Capital, it’s quite simple to hire a few experts from another country.Don’t worry, your grandmother will be alright.It’s only minor surgery.It will be over in a few minutes once the experts show up."

"Th-Thank you."

As if she were clinging to her last shred of hope, Tiara kept expressing her gratitude.

"Many thanks, Mr.Henderson.We wouldn't know what to do if it weren't for you.Not only did you make the necessary arrangements with the Healthstone Hospital, the best hospital in the Capital, but you also got in touch with foreign experts."

"Tiara sure is lucky."

"After she marries into the Henderson family, she’ll be able to experience unimaginable wealth and high honor."

"Matthew and Tiara are truly a match made in heaven."

The Youngblood family members present were all gushing over them.

"Indeed."

Matthew grinned widely.

"You can be at ease.I'll definitely treat Tiara well.We'll get engaged after Grandma has recovered from her operation."

Upon hearing that, Tiara furrowed her brows slightly.

A silhouette unavoidably appeared in her mind, but she immediately sighed in resignation.She knew it was impossible for her to be with James.

James was the Dragon King.He was surrounded by so many talented and splendid women.

She was simply not the right fit for him.She had no intention of going back to Cansington to meet with James after her return this time.

Besides, she was going to accept her family's arrangement and marry Matthew.

Meanwhile, James was hurriedly making his way here.

Shortly after, he arrived at the Healthstone Hospital.

After consulting the medical staff, he arrived at the ward where Tiara’s grandmother was currently at.

As he approached the entrance, he noticed a large crowd gathered there.

They numbered more than thirty people.He took a brief pause before walking over.

"Tiara," he said, looking at a young woman sitting on a chair in the corridor.

For several days, Tiara had not gotten any sleep.She lacked her usual charm and wit at the moment, and she appeared slightly thin and pallid.

Tiara raised her head to look when she heard a voice calling her name.

"Ja...James, why are you here?"

When she saw James, she immediately smiled and rushed to stand up.

James walked over and said, "I heard your grandmother was seriously ill, so I came specifically to see if there's anything I can do to help."

James was also seen by Zigmund, who momentarily stopped.

Then, he approached and addressed him respectfully, "Dragon..."

"Mr.Youngblood,"

James cut him off in time with a slight wave of his hand.

Upon hearing James greet him, Zigmund's expression slightly changed, and he quickly uttered, "Unacceptable.That is not acceptable."

James was the Dragon King and the War God of Sol.

Zigmund felt he had done nothing to merit this.

"Zigmund, who is this?"

As a woman approached, she unconsciously furrowed her brows at the sight of Tiara and James appearing to be close.She was Tiara’s mother, Maya Clarke.

James rarely showed his face to the public.

The only time he had made an official appearance was at the national public trial, which not everyone in the country saw.

That was why Maya did not know of him.

Other members of the Youngblood family did not know him either.

Nevertheless, they assumed that he was most likely Tiara's suitor.

While on the phone with the foreign experts, Matthew noticed a stranger standing fairly close to Tiara.He furrowed his brows, ended the call, and hurried over.

Pulling Tiara closer to him, he gave James a hostile look.

"Who are you, brat? What are you doing here?"

"I'm friends with Tiara.I came specifically to see if there is anything I can do to help after learning that her grandmother was in critical condition."

"Tiara? So you're on a first-name basis with her, huh?"

Matthew's expression turned solemn and he said coldly, "I’ve already gotten in touch with foreign experts.By afternoon, they'll be in the Capital.You have no business being here.You should leave."Matthew's attitude irked James.

"Tiara, who's this?" he asked, casting a glance at her.

Tiara had kept her head down and remained silent.

Maya, her mother, stood up and gave him a conspicuous introduction, "This is Mr.Matthew Henderson from the Henderson family.He’s my son-in-law.The Hendersons may be familiar to you.With assets worth several hundred billion, they're a notable family in the Capital."

James could not help but glance back at Matthew after hearing that.

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"What are you looking at?" Matthew scoffed.

"Who do you think you are to pursue Tiara when you look like that?"

"James, you...please don’t take this to heart," Tiara said softly, her head hung low.

The marriage arrangement was made solely by her mother.

Before, her mother had tried to get her to return and get engaged to Matthew, but she was always in Cansington.She had only recently returned when her grandmother was critically ill.

Only she and her father were aware of what had occurred in Cansington.

The rest of the Youngblood family was completely unaware.

James gave a small wave of his hand and said, "I’m simply here to see the patient.

She’s in the ward, right? I’ll go take a look."

"Yes.She’s inside."

Tiara had a smile on her face.

"I'll show you in."

James' identity was unknown to the others, but Tiara was aware of it.He was not just a skilled ancient martial artist; he was also a brilliant doctor.

Her grandmother might be saved if James was willing to help.

"What are you doing?"

Matthew stepped forward immediately and stopped them.

"Tiara, what are you doing? This is the ICU.Even relatives are prohibited from entering, only the attending physician is allowed.You're now letting an outsider in?"

"J-James is a doctor," said Tiara softly.

"Even then, this is not permitted,"

Matthew suddenly raised his voice and exclaimed, "Which hospital is he from? Is it Healthstone Hospital? Even if he is, he’s not authorized to enter.Besides, he..."

Matthew took a close look at James and thought he did not look like a doctor at all.

"Does he look like a doctor to you?"

Tiara’s mother stood out and said disapprovingly.

"What's the matter with you, Tiara? Why do you just make friends with random people? It won't be long before you and Mr.Henderson are engaged.Stop interacting with these shady characters, I'm warning you."

"Mother, I..."

Tiara opened her mouth but could not say a word.

Zigmund stepped forward and said, "He is indeed a doctor.Let him go inside and take a look.It’ll be hopeless for Mother if not even he can save her."

He knew of James’ identity and his medical skills.

They were unrivaled in the entire world.He had never, though, attended to a patient who was not his own.

Now James was about to examine his mother.

This was a great honor for the Youngblood family.

"Mr.Youngblood,"

Matthew said immediately, "The experts will arrive in the afternoon.There can't be any mishaps at this time.Wouldn't it be trouble for the experts if he entered the room and did something pointless that made Grandmother's condition worse? Don’t worry.As soon as the experts arrive, the procedure will begin.And I've already spoken to the liver donor coordinator.It won't take them long to locate a suitable liver."

"This..."

Zigmund started to hesitate.

James was a Solean doctor.His mother's illness, however, necessitated surgery.He looked at James and asked, "Mister Caden, are...are you sure you can save her?"

James shook his head slightly and said, "I’m not.I can't know without first looking at the patient and understanding body’s condition.But if I can’t save her, nobody else can."

He was unsure of whether he could save her, but he was very confident in his medical skills.

"All right, then.You may try."

Zigmund nodded.

Between the two of them, he chose to believe James over Matthew.

"What's going on?"

Dr.Wallace, the attending physician, strode over at this moment.

After seeing them talking while standing at the ward's doorway, he had to sternly reprimand them.

"This is a hospital.You need to be quiet.If you need to talk, go outside."

"Dr.Wallace."

Matthew stepped forward and pointed at James.

"This brat said that he’s a doctor and wanted to go inside to look at the patient, so I was stopping him here."

When Dr.Wallace heard that, he looked at James with knitted eyebrows and asked, "A doctor? From which hospital?"

"You're not yet qualified to know that," James stated nonchalantly.

"Heh..." Dr.Wallace immediately scoffed.

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Dr.Wallace was the chief physician of Healthstone Hospital and an authoritative expert.

Even on a global scale, he had a modest amount of reputation, but right now a brat was looking down on him.

"I'm not qualified to know that yet? What audacity.Brat, which foreign medical school did you graduate from? Who was the medical professor you studied under?"

Dr.Wallace frequently participated in academic exchanges, and he was somewhat familiar with all of the medical professors who had some standing internationally.

He looked at James with disdain and said, "Can't say it, can you? You must have graduated from some lousy medical school, huh?"

James slightly furrowed his brows.

Zigmund was also concerned that James would erupt in rage.

"Dr.Wallace, just let him take a look," he said.

"Take a look? If something goes wrong, who will bear the consequences? You?" Dr.Wallace scolded loudly.

"I'll take care of it," said James.

"Who do you think you are? You’ll take care of it? How would you be able to handle it?" Dr.Wallace snapped at James.

"Don't add to my problems here.Leave right now."

Zigmund glanced at James with a look of resignation.

Tiara pleaded softly, "James, you have to save Grandma."

"Don’t worry, I’ll do my best," James comforted her.He began to ponder.

In fact, he was not familiar with any medical professors in the Capital or any influential figures in the medical industry.

James could not really do anything now that the attending physician had refused to let him enter the room to examine the patient.He could not possibly bring a troop of soldiers from the military region and seal off the hospital using his privileges.

After some thought, James uttered, "Ask your director to come over."

As soon as he said that, many members of the Youngblood family started laughing.

"Tiara, this friend of yours is quite arrogant.He’s asking for the director to come over.Is he unaware that Healthstone Hospital is the best private hospital in the Capital and only serves nobility? Does he not know that the hospital's director is a nationally recognized expert?"

"That's right.If it weren't for Mr.Henderson, we wouldn't be able to get Grandmother treated here.The Youngblood family name would not be sufficient on its own."

Matthew appeared proud and had a small smile on his face as he listened to the Youngblood family fawning over him.

"That’s enough.Stop talking, all of you,"

Zigmund intervened.

"you're being silly, Dad.The experts that my brother-in-law hired are arriving soon.Let's just be patient and wait for them.Why are you causing a commotion with the brat?"

Yeza Youngblood, Tiara's older brother, said as he cast a contemptuous glance at James.

"And you're even asking for the director.Why do you want him to come over? Don’t tell me you know the director?"

James shook his head.

Indeed, he did not know the director.

Even so, he could only enter the ward with the director’s permission.

James silently moved to the side and took out his phone, making an immediate call to Gloom.

The King of Sol's bodyguard, Gloom, was the only person in the Capital with whom he had a better rapport.

The call went through quickly.

"It's me, James.I’m at Healthstone Hospital in the Capital.I need to treat a patient here, but the attending physician refuses to let me into the ward.Find a way to get in touch with Healthstone Hospital's director, and in five minutes get him to show up at ICU number eighteen, which is on the third floor of the inpatient department."

When Gloom received James' phone call, he burst out laughing, tears in his eyes.

"In any case, James, you're Asclepius.Who is it that failed to realize that and dared to stand in your way?"

"Shut up." James ended the call promptly.

After making the call, he waited on the side.

The Youngblood family, Matthew, and Dr.Wallace, on the other hand, were all laughing as if they had heard something utterly absurd.

"Haha, I'm laughing so hard I'm dying.Who do you think you are to even request that the director appear before you in five minutes?"

"Exactly.You should take a look at yourself and know your place."

Everyone made jokes about him and ridiculed him.

James, however, gave only a faint smile and paid no attention to them.He would not have bothered if the patient was not Tiara's grandmother.

Regardless of how much money was offered to him, he might not have even attempted to save her.

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James sat on a chair in the corridor, ignoring everyone else's taunts and sarcastic remarks.He had no idea how Gloom would notify the director.

Still, he knew that Gloom would definitely find a way.

As long as the director was at the hospital, he would undoubtedly arrive in five minutes.

Tiara stood in front of him with her head bowed.

"I'm sorry, James, for causing you trouble," she apologized in a soft voice.

James gave a small wave.

"It's not a problem," he said.

Matthew was irritated by Tiara's attitude toward James.She would have been engaged to him already if it were not for her grandmother's critical condition, but she was now flirting with another man.

He was immediately enraged and approached them.

"You asked to speak with the director, huh? I'm eager to see if you can actually summon the director today," he snapped.

Matthew was unaware of James' background and identity.He had not, however, encountered this individual within the Capital's nobility.

Nevertheless, he was worried that James could actually summon the director with special connections.

That would be humiliating for him.So he took out his phone and called his older brother in the Henderson family.

"Tan, it’s me, Matthew.You’re familiar with the director of Healthstone Hospital, right? Give him a call and tell him to meet me after ten minutes.That’s right.I’m on the third floor of the inpatient department..."

After making the call, he was pleased with himself and gave James a quick look.

"Why are you trying to compete with the brat, Matthew? It’s not worth the effort."

"Exactly."

"Matthew said that the director should show up after ten minutes, so they definitely will."

Members of the Youngblood family continued to flatter him.

Seeing what was happening, Zigmund wanted to tell them the truth, but he did not dare.

That was because he was aware that James had always maintained a low profile.He had never used his position to tower over others.

Back in Cansington, even the Callahans were unaware of his status when he married into the family for a considerable amount of time.

If he said anything now, he would be going against James’ wishes.

Besides, James was no longer the Dragon General, but a mere civilian.

Zigmund telling them would cause more trouble.

The news of James regaining his position was not widely circulated in Sol.

Only a few people were aware of it, and Tiara was the only person in the Youngblood family who knew.She had never told her family about these events.

Minutes and seconds passed by.

In less than five minutes, a middle-aged man in his fifties hurriedly approached.

He was running while putting on his coat.

As soon as he was outside the ward, he quickly straightened his attire.

"Director...Director Leighton."

Upon seeing the middle-aged man, Dr.Wallace was immediately taken aback.He quickly walked over and asked with a respectful expression, "Director, why are you here?"

Carl Leighton ignored Dr.Wallace and scanned the people at the entrance of the ward.

He had never met James and had no idea what he looked like, but just now, a powerful figure called him and informed him that James, the Dragon King was here.

Asclepius was here.

Additionally, they said that a doctor was preventing the Dragon King from saving a life.

"Who...Who is Asclepius?"

The director inquired, cautiously.

"What?"

Dr.Wallace was immediately perplexed.

Matthew was dumbfounded as well.

Asclepius.

What the hell? He walked over.

"You...So you’re Mr.Caden.I’m sorry, so sorry.I’ll fire the doctor right now."

Carl quickly bowed his head and kept apologizing as soon as he saw Matthew approaching.He had the expression of someone who had seen a ghost.

"No, Director.I...I’m not.I’m Matthew Henderson.Ian, my brother, called you, did he not?"

"Get lost..."

Carl's face darkened instantly and he fumed.

"If you're not Mr.Caden, why are you butting in?"

The Youngbloods were all shocked as they watched this happen.

Dr.Wallace, on the other hand, was stunned and utterly speechless.He had not fully comprehended what had occurred.

Could it be that the brat actually had an impressive background?

"It’s me."

A voice could be heard.

Carl turned to face the source of the voice and noticed a young man standing up.He immediately went over and bowed at a ninety- degree angle.

"Mr.Caden, I’m deeply sorry.This is a blunder on the part of our hospital.I'll fire the doctor who stopped you right away." Dr.Wallace was completely stupefied.

He had been working at the hospital for eight years, but he had never seen the director so meek and lowly.Who was this brat?

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After a few seconds, he regained his composure and walked over quickly.

"Director, I’m sorry.I’ve made a mistake.I was oblivious and overlooked an important figure, but I was only acting in the patient's best interests.Please...Please don’t fire me."

"You good-for-nothing.You're only causing me problems."

Carl raised his hand and was about to give him a slap.

"It’s alright.Forget about it," James said nonchalantly.

Carl stopped right then.James asked, "Can I now go inside and see the patient?"

"Yes, you can.You certainly can."

Dr.Wallace kept nodding his head.

"I’ll arrange for someone to be your assistant right away," Carl said promptly.

James waved his hand slightly and said, "There’s no need.I can handle it on my own."

He walked straight into the ward as he said that.Outside the ward, the Youngblood family members were staring at each other, perplexed.

"Who exactly is that brat?"

"He seemed to be quite capable.Even the director of Healthstone Hospital treats him with such respect."

"I wonder what his background is."

The members of the Youngblood family were discussing in a hushed tone.

Maya walked to Tiara and stood in front of her.

"Tiara, who is that person?" she inquired softly.

"He’s..."

Tiara cast a glance at Zigmund and noticed him shaking his head at her.

Then, she replied, "Just...Just a friend."

"A friend? What's his background?"

Maya had grown very curious about James.Healthstone Hospital catered specifically to the nobility.

Even Matthew was unable to summon the director, but James only needed to make a phone call before the director eagerly came running.

However, she had had people look into every son of nobility in the Capital before, and James was not one of them.

Tiara shook her head and said nothing else.

"Tell me who he is, you brat."

Maya appeared frustrated and as if she was about to tug on Tiara's ear.

Matthew was furrowing his brows and staring at James who was already inside the ward.

"He only needed to make a phone call, and the director eagerly rushed over.But I've never seen him in the Capital before.Who exactly is this brat?" he muttered.

Everyone outside was speculating about James’ identity.

James, on the other hand, had already entered the ward.

On the hospital bed was an old lady.

There were numerous medical tubes connected to her body while her face was covered with a ventilator.She was unconscious.

James approached her and took her hand in his while checking her pulse.He soon determined what kind of illness it was.

If this had happened before, he would not have been able to treat it in such a short period of time.

To recover, it would have taken a lot of acupuncture sessions and some medication.

However, things had changed.

Crucifier was now in his possession.He also had a strong cultivation base in his body.

From his sleeve, a thin silver wire came loose and split into numerous silver needles.

James began to insert the needles.

Soon, the patient's body was covered in quite a few of them.

Since James had a strong cultivation base now, he could insert more than forty needles at once.

Crucifier was made miraculous by the boon of True Energy.

Thea's grandmother's body was quickly repaired by the potent True Energy.

Within ten minutes, the old lady who had been unconscious soon awoke.

Right then, she felt relaxed throughout her entire body.

"You're all good now, Madam," James said after retrieving the needles.

"You may be discharged from the hospital."

While he was saying that, he removed the medical tubes from her body and took the ventilator off her face.The elderly woman rose from her bed and looked at James, puzzled.

"You...you are?"

"I’m Tiara’s friend.She said you were sick and she wanted me to come and save you.I still have some things to do, so I’ll take my leave now." James said with a smile.

After James said his greetings, he turned around and left the room.

Many people were gathered outside the door.

They had waited for about ten minutes before the ward door opened and James walked out.

Shortly after, Tiara’s grandmother walked out as well.Everyone was stunned when they saw this.

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"How?”

Everyone was stunned.

Especially Dr.Wallace.He was the attending physician, so he was aware of how the elderly woman's body was doing.

A written notice of her critical condition had already been issued.She could have passed away at any moment.

However, that person was only in the ward for about ten minutes before the elderly woman regained consciousness.She could even get out of bed and walk.

Furthermore, based on her complexion, she appeared to be energetic.

"Mom."

"Grandma."

One by one, the Youngbloods started talking as they quickly approached the elderly woman and surrounded her.

James, on the other hand, walked towards Tiara.

"James, thank you," Tiara exclaimed with a delighted expression.

"It’s nothing, don’t mention it.Even though I’ve used Crucifier to heal your grandmother, her body still needs to be cared for.Later, I'll give you a prescription.You'll need to obtain the medication per the prescription and make sure she takes it on time.She'll be so vibrant and healthy after a few months that she can easily live for another twenty years."

"I still have to say thank you.Grandma would have been in danger if it weren't for you."

For the past few days, Tiara had not been eating or sleeping well, and she was mentally exhausted.

Now, she could finally be at ease.

"It’s fine.Everything's alright now.You've been having trouble sleeping for the last few days, and you're worn out.Go back and get some sleep.I still have some things to get to, so I won't be staying at the hospital much longer.If anything happens, remember to give me a call.I'll do my best if I can help,"

James spoke softly.He could not make too many promises to Tiara, since he would not be able to keep the promises he made.He could only do his best to help her from a distance.

"Okay."

Tiara lowered her head and gave a gentle nod.

After greeting her, James did not say anything else and left.The Youngbloods were surrounding the elderly woman.They could not help but be amazed when they saw her glowing complexion and excellent physical condition.

"It really was Asclepius."

"Who is that person? Why is he so amazing? He was only inside for a short time; how did Grandma get better?"

"Who exactly is he, Tiara?"

"Dad, you must have known who he was.Tell us."

Tiara said nothing, and neither did Zigmund.

The director let out a deep sigh and said, "I never imagined in my entire life that I would witness such a miraculous scene.He’s the Asclepius of Sol, after all.To say that he has the best medical skills in the world is most definitely not an exaggeration."

The Youngbloods were still questioning Tiara and Zigmund about James.

James, however, had already left Healthstone Hospital and was on his way to Peace Mansion.

Soon, he arrived at the entrance of Peace Mansion.

"Is the King present?" he asked the guard at the entrance.

"He is."

Before the guard could speak, a voice could be heard.James raised his head and looked.

From the Peace Mansion, a middle-aged man with an unremarkable appearance emerged wearing a black overcoat, and James walked over.

Gloom smiled as he saw him approaching and said, "It's been a while since I last saw you.

By the way, what happened at Mount Littleroot on the Western Border? I've heard that you've been taken, but now you're standing right in front of me, safe."

"Nothing in particular."

James shook his head slightly.He did not tell Gloom about how he had gained some energy and training.He changed the subject.

"This time, I came to the Capital to learn more about Mr.Gabriel.Since the King and Mr.Gabriel have been at odds for such a long time, surely he’s familiar with him?"

"Let's talk once we're inside."

Gloom made a welcoming gesture with his hand.

James gave a nod, then turned around and walked.

The moment he turned around, Gloom made a sudden move and swung at his back.

James felt a surge of energy come from behind him.He quickly spun around, raised his hand, and struck against Gloom's hand.

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A surge of powerful force jolted Gloom, forcing his body seven to eight meters backward.His arms were tingly and numb.

On them, blue veins were bulging.He had a shocked expression on his face.

"You...Your strength?"

James took in his True Energy and glanced at Gloom.

"What are you doing? Are you trying to sneak up on me or is this just a test?" he said casually.

Gloom circulated his energy, and the pain in his arms started to fade gradually.He then put his hands behind his back, stared at James, and slowly approached him.He only smiled and spoke when he finally stood in front of James.

"I was curious as to what rank your cultivation base had advanced to.As far as I can tell, you must have had some exciting adventures recently.Could it be that you’ve got Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside's Edge all figured out now?"

Even though Gloom was grinning, the shock and astonishment he felt had not subsided.His cultivation base was at the fifth rank.

Although his strength would not be regarded as invincible or unmatched, he was undoubtedly very powerful in situations where the older generation did not intervene.

However, he was forced back when his palm struck James’ just now.He felt a tingling and numbness in his jolted arms.

The energy and blood in his body were erratic.

James, on the other hand, stood perfectly still and did not even flinch.It proved that James' strength had already surpassed his.

Phew! Above the fifth rank? He found that hard to believe.

How did James' strength grow to be so powerful in such a short period of time? Did he fully understand Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside's Edge, or did his strength increase exponentially as a result of some fortunate encounter? James gave a faint smile and said, "Lucky for me.I was injured before at the Cadens' Mansion.While I was treating my injury, I gained access to the Governor and Conception vessels, as well as the Eight Extraordinary Meridians with the help of Tobias’ True Energy.I've been putting a lot of effort into cultivating lately, so my True Energy has grown."

"Really?"

There was apparent disbelief on Gloom’s face.

James would not have had such a strong cultivation base even if he had gained access to the Governor and Conception vessels, as well as the Eight Extraordinary Meridians.

Nevertheless, James did not tell, so he would not ask any further questions.He made a welcoming gesture with his hand.

"Go ahead."

James turned around and left.

Gloom, however, shook his hands about while clenching his teeth and grimacing in pain.

"That hurts so bad."

In a luxurious living room within Peace Mansion...

The King of Sol was wearing a typical shirt and sitting on the sofa.He had a newspaper in his hands and was reading it intently.

When James walked over, he set down the newspaper he was holding and pointed to the sofa across from him.

"Sit."

James sat down.

As soon as he sat, a cigarette was tossed in his direction.He caught it, took a lighter from the table, and lit it.

The King of Sol asked, "Are you visiting the Capital this time for a specific reason?"

"Actually, it's nothing major.I’m just here to ask about Mr.Gabriel.He sent Madelyn Gabriel to Cansington, which caused me a lot of trouble," James said casually as he smoked the cigarette.

"Oh, really?"

The King looked surprised.

James gave him a glance and said, "Don’t tell me you didn’t know that.The intelligence network you control as the King of Sol is quite frightening.I believe you wouldn't miss anything that occurs in Sol."

"you're flattering me." The King of Sol gave a faint smile.

"What history does Mr.Gabriel have?" James said as his expression darkened, "I’m planning to kill him with the Blade of Justice."

The King of Sol's expression changed slightly upon hearing him.

"That's quite a crazy plan you have there," he said soon after, smiling.

Gloom, who had come over to stand behind the King of Sol, was equally astounded.He never expected James to have such a thought.

Kill Mr.Gabriel?

‘If it were possible to kill him, the King wouldn’t have waited until now"

"That’s why I need detailed information about Mr.Gabriel," James said, leaning back on the sofa with his legs crossed.

When the King of Sol heard that, he became deeply absorbed in his thoughts.

Gloom leaned down by his ear and spoke a few words in a whisper.

The King's face changed from being astonished to perplexed and finally to a contented smile.

Soon after, he said while smiling, "Dragon King, you want to kill Mr.Gabriel.I support that wholeheartedly, but I won't offer you any assistance.

Whatever happens, you'll have to deal with it on your own."

James furrowed his brows and said, "What could possibly happen? Don't keep me guessing.Tell me everything about Mr.Gabriel."

Chapter 1039

James asked about Mr.Gabriel, and the King’s expression turned solemn.He took a cigarette from the table, lit it, and inhaled deeply.

Smoke filled the air in front of him.

After some time, he began to speak slowly.

"When discussing this, one should begin a century ago."

James was intrigued upon hearing these words.He always had a limited understanding of what had happened a century prior.He only knew that one hundred years ago, the first King of Sol had teamed up with the ancient martial artists of Sol to encircle and destroy the Gu Sect.

It was said that countless lives were lost in the battle.

"A hundred years ago, aggressors started an invasion.Sol was in terrible distress.In every region, resistance forces were formed.Among the numerous resistance forces, the brigade led by the Gu Sect was the most powerful.However, the Gu Sect did not have pure intentions.Not only did they want to drive out the aggressors, but they also wanted to retaliate by occupying the hostile nation and attempting to unite the whole world.

"Furthermore, the Gu Sect’s strategies were sinister.They made use of Gu venom to confuse and poison people’s minds.

"In the end, all regions of the nation came together and expelled the aggressors.The Empire of Sol was established, but it was far from peaceful in the nation.The head of the Gu Sect’s Maverick family advocated seizing this opportunity to expand the territory and lead an army to launch an attack on the entire world.

"Others believed that since Sol had only recently been stabilized, it should heal and increase its population.It was inappropriate to start a battle, but the conflict with the Gu Sect eventually took place.

"During this battle, the first King of Sol joined forces with martial artists in Sol.

With Mount Thunder Sect as the leading force, combined with the other two families of the Gu Sect, they surrounded and attacked the Maverick family.

There were countless casualties in that battle.

Even the Mount Thunder Sect Leader at the time was tricked, poisoned with Gu venom, and died in battle.

"After that, the King was still concerned about the other two families and thought that the Gu technique shouldn’t have existed at all.So, he wiped out the Davis family and the Owen family as well.Since then, Gu Sect disappeared without a trace.

"However, the Gu Sect Leader at that time might have already guessed that the King would attack him, so he gave himself a way out.During the battle that year, Callan Maverick, the Gu Sect Leader, managed to escape.The person who died was simply his underling impersonating him."

After listening up until that point, James finally learned the truth about the battle with the Gu Sect a century prior.

He had to ask, "Could it be that Mr.Gabriel is actually a descendant of the Gu Sect Leader?"

James recalled the person who appeared at Mount Arclens when his grandfather was kidnapped.His grandfather referred to him as the Gu Devil, and Tobias’ expression changed when he heard that.

"What is the connection between the Gu Devil and the Gu Sect Leader Callan? Is he his disciple, or are they one and the same?"

The King nodded and said, "That’s right.He’s the disciple of Callan.Whether he was his or his disciple's apprentice is still unclear.The only thing we know is that Mr.Gabriel is not alone.Everyone from Callan's sect from a century ago is behind him."

"A century ago, Callan used his underling to pose as himself.That was how he managed to survive the battle.After escaping, he contacted his underlings covertly and gathered them.Over the last century, they’ve established a strong foundation for themselves in Sol.It will be very difficult to get rid of them.

"Still, we must act, or else it will be a disaster." The King was deeply worried.

"Over the years, I've been trying to figure out who Mr.Gabriel's allies were in secret, but no matter how I looked into it, there wasn't much information.However, if Mr.Gabriel were to die, all of his allies would instantly arise, and the descendants of Callan might do the same.

"There would be a chain of events following Mr.Gabriel's death.Because of this, we never did anything to harm Mr.Gabriel for all these years.If we took action, we wouldn't be able to deal with the consequences."

He cast a glance at James as he said this.

"But now the opportunity has arrived."

James became deeply absorbed in his thoughts as well.

The King's words were generally reliable, because James knew about Reign Maverick.That was the person who poisoned him with Gu venom at Mount Thunder Pass at the time.

Still, he did not understand why Reign chose to merely poison him with Gu venom rather than kill him immediately, as the Emperor would have doubtlessly done.

Was that not just providing him with a chance to survive? Then there was his grandfather.

According to Maxine’s speculation, the person behind the Emperor was his grandfather.

If that were the case, then his grandfather might be an ally of Mr.Gabriel.

Chapter 1040

Was his grandfather someone behind Mr.Gabriel, or was he merely collaborating with Mr.Gabriel? James was slightly confused.

"James, I think you can make your move now," the King said while looking at James.

After regaining his composure, James said while nodding, "I intend to do so.What rank is Mr.Gabriel's strength at?"

"I’m not sure.Mr.Gabriel has always been shrouded in mystery.He rarely shows his face and has never fought an outsider before.According to our intel, his strength is at least at the sixth rank, but it’s unclear what kind of martial arts he’s learned."The King said while shaking his head.

"Your intelligence network spans the entire globe.Did you find any information regarding my grandfather's whereabouts over the years?" inquired James.

His grandfather was still alive.He was certain of it.He was also certain that the incident at Mount Arclens was entirely orchestrated by his grandfather.

The goal was to confuse Tobias or to confuse outsiders.

Still, why did his grandfather do that? Why was he hiding in the dark? Was he afraid of someone? He could not be sure about any of that yet.

The King gave James a glance.Then, he shook his head slightly.

"I’ve never found anything.However, there's been a lot of action at the God-King Palace recently.Thea has become a martial artist and the God- King token is in her possession.It can be determined that the owner of the God -King Palace is Thomas.And the incident at Mount Arclens..."

After a brief moment of silence, the King continued, "...Was probably planned by your grandfather, Thomas.He might still be alive right now."

James was not at all surprised that the King had this information.This was the King of Sol, after all.He was, without a doubt, the person with the most power and wealth in Sol.His bodyguard beside him was already so powerful.

One could imagine what kind of power he would have behind him.

"James, I have to say something unpleasant.Your grandfather is not a good man.He devises complex schemes.You must be cautious and don’t let him take advantage of you," reminded the King of Sol.

James looked determined as he shook his head.

"No.If my grandfather is really still alive, I believe he won’t take advantage of me.I also believe he won’t bring me any harm."

"That's not guaranteed," the King said.

"A different point of view, a different goal.Even though I’m not sure what Thomas’ goal is or what he’s trying to achieve, I can assure you that he definitely got in touch with Mr.Gabriel.He was even in contact with the organization behind Mr.Gabriel and worked with them."

James had already surmised these.However, he did not have any proof.He said firmly, "If my grandfather really is a devil who destroys the nation and its people, I’ll definitely punish him if justice so requires.I won’t assist him."

James knew what the King was worried about.He was simply worried that James would support Thomas and be against Sol.

As the Commander of the Black Dragon Army, he would never do anything that would harm the people.He sincerely hoped his grandfather was not that type of person and that he would not have to do that at any point in the future.

James’ words put the King at ease.

"You want to kill Mr.Gabriel, but I can’t assist you.Furthermore, it’s uncertain what will happen after Mr.Gabriel is killed.Still, someone needs to do this.Your current position as General of the Southern Plains and Dragon King of the Southern Plains makes it inappropriate for you to interfere in the affairs of the Capital.I'll say it again, the position of Commander of the Red Flame Army is reserved for you.By taking over the Red Flame Army, you'll gain the authority to enforce the law.As a result, you'll be able to deal with the consequences of Mr.Gabriel's death one at a time."

James nodded.He did not refuse this time.

The King smiled as he noticed James nodding.

"May you succeed, Dragon King.If you can remove the cancerous tumor that is Mr.Gabriel, you’ll truly be a hero of our nation.Stay in the Capital for a few days first.There still needs to be a vote in Congress to decide whether or not you'll assume the role of Commander.It won’t matter even if I said it."

"Okay." James nodded and stood up.

"I'll take my leave now."