Ch. 791..800

Chapter 791

James was now alone with Tiara in the living room.He was unsure of what to say to a pure and innocent young lady like her.

Them previous sexual intercourse was 3 misunderstanding. Someone had set James up. but in theory, he should be responsible for her as a man.

However, as there was too much burden on his shoulders, there was nothing he could do.

Any promise he made would be paying lip service. It would only break her heart further down. the line.

"Umm... Tiara... Actually, I..."

James looked at Tiara apologetically and said, "I heard about your situation. Though I wish to take responsibility for my actions. there's simply too much I have to bear at the moment. Besides, my body's in terrible shape. I could die anytime. I also have Thea to consider...°

Hearing this, Tiara lifted her head and cut James short.

"I know, James. I didn't want to come looking for you, but I can't suppress my emotions. You're a national hero. There isn't a single woman who doesn’t adore you. I'm not asking for her. I just want to stay by your side and take care of you. At the very least, I’ll have no regrets."

James never expected her to say such a thing.

"l feel at ease as long as I can watch you from afar."

James ribbed his temples exasperatedly.

Silence permeated throughout the living room.

Quincy, who was standing by the door, kept glancing over at James and Tiara. Seeing that they were now silent, she walked over to them and seated herself.

Looking at James, she asked, "How's the talk?°

James sighed. "It was a blunder on my part. If I had been more cautious. I wouldn't have fallen. for Jonathan's tricks and all of this wouldn't even have happened. It's all my fault. Tiara is innocent. I feel guilty about her."

Tiara hurriedly waved ber hands. "James, I'm not asking you to take responsibility. I—I just want..."

‘She tried to explain, but the more she explained, the more incoherent she sounded. In fact, she sounded as if she was forcing

James to make a choice.

In truth, she only wanted to stay by his side. Even if she was nothing to him, she would feel at ease as long as she could watch from afar.

That was all she wanted.

Quincy pitied Tiara. After all, she had been through a lat at such a young age. To Quincy, a man and 3 woman having sexual intercourse did not mean they had to be together.

"Why don't you let her stay by your side? After all, your wheelchair's ready anyway, and you need someone to push it," Quincy suggested.

James rolled his eyes. ‘Another stupid idea of hers."

Thea was now admitted to the hospital. James had promised her he would remarry her.

Since Thea knew who Tiara was, letting Tiara by his side would be a recipe for disaster.

"Th-That's what I've been thinking a5 well." Tiara looked at James pleadingly and said, Please let me take care of you, James."

"A-Akight, then."

James had no other choice but to accept her offer. He was worried that Tiara would do something extreme if he turned her down.

"It's time to eat!" Cynthia's voice came from the dining room.

Hearing this, they got up and headed there.

After having his meal at Cynthia's place. James went to the hospital. He had allowed Tiara to stay by his side. Meanwhile, Tiara would be responsible for pushing his wheelchair.

He was currently in 5 wheelchas, but walking was an easy feat. Still, he planned to remain in the wheelcham as long as he was:

outside. This would hull his enemies into a false sense of security. They would assume that his life was hanging by a thread.

At the military hospital...

Thea stared at the ceiling and daydreamed while lying on her bed.

The moment the door opened and James entered in his wheelchair, ber face brightened immediately. With a delightful smile, she

Said sweetly, "You're here, honey."

"Mh." James nodded.

"Wh-who's she?"

Looking at Tiara who was pushing James’ wheelchair, Thea frowned.

Before James could speak, Tiara humidity explained, "H-Hello, Thea. My name's Tiara. I was hired by James to push his

Wheel chair."

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"Oh, I see."

Thea did not think much about it.

Although she knew that James had sexual relations with a woman, she did nat know her name. Besides, id was a misunderstanding. after all. Thus, Thea did not put two and two together.

James had a huge lump in his throat. He thought that Tiara would seek to sow discord between. him and Thea. He did not expect her to be this thoughtful.

Deep down, he sighed. Though she was a fine woman, he owed her greatly. He wondered how many hearts he would continue to break in the future.

James believed that fate was crue! to Tiara. However, upon deeper contemplation, it was in fact he who was being cruel. If he had been a more responsible and reliable man, Tiara would not have had to go through such hardships.

Upon being reminded of these complex questions, James had a headache. Wearing a pained expression. he groaned.

Since Quincy had told Tiara about James’ condition, she knew that he had a headache. She hurriedly said, "James. Quincy told you not to overthink things. Try not to think about them, ok?" She massaged James’ head as she said that.

James lightly waved his hand and said, "I'm fine."

Then, he stood up and headed toward the sofa in the ward and rested.

For some time, Jamés remained at the hospital. Apart from reading medical books, he would enter a state of deep meditation.

Deep meditation was the first step toward cultivating True Energy. It allowed him to sense the energy within his body. which was the prerequisite for conérolling them. Only after controlling them could one use the Inner Cultivation Method to gather energy and Cultivate them into True Energy.

It was a complicated process. Ordinary men could never accomplish such a feat.

However, as James possessed an extraordinary body, he had long reached the pinnacle of External Martial Arts. The blood energy within his body was so powerful that he could sense. and control his energy with great ease.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

Thea soon recovered and was discharged from the hospital.

Meanwhile, after half a month's worth of effort, James was finally able to gather True Energy. Although it was not concentrated, it was still a step in the right direction.

He had Pretty much figured out everything that was written in the medical book's second volume. He now had a comprehensive understanding of Crocifier's true purpose. However, to truly unlock its true potential. he needed much stranger True Energy.

At the same time. in the Capital...

The Emperor was sitting on the sofa in his mansion. A thirty—year—old glamorous—looking woman in a revealing outfit was standing by his side and reporting her work.

Hearing her report, the Emperor asked, "What's the situation at Centennial Corporation?"

The woman explained, "We introduced some new medicine, and the market reacted positively. However, as we have only just established ourselves, not to mention that there are numerous pharmaceutical companies in Sol, it would be difficult to increase our market share. We need time to make our presence fail."

"We're running out of time." The Emperor's face darkened, and he immediately ordered. " Speed up the process."

"Understood," the woman said. Immediately, she added. "By the way. I heard there's a new pharmaceutical company in Cansangton."

"Oh? The Emperor froze. "What are its origins?"

The woman explained, "The company is called Messiah, and its owner goes by the name of Quincy Xenos. The company's startup capital is around 10 billion dollars."

"Quincy Xenas?"

The Emperor furrowed his eyebrows and contemplated for a while before asking, "How is James doing?"

"James has been in the military hospital all this while. He's getting weaker by the day. Now, he has to be pushed around in a wheelchaa."

"l see... Alright, you're dismissed."

"Understood."

The woman turned to leave.

The Emperor leaned on the sofa and murmured, "Quincy... 10 billion dollars... Messiah... What do they have to do with James?"

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After being admitted to the hospital for half a month, the gun wound on her leg had healed.

Although she had not recuperated completely, she merely needed some rest and everything. would simply work out.

The Callahans were here to take her home.

After James gave the 10 billion dollars to Thea, Gladys bought a new villa near the Callahans' villa.

All the Callahans were here on the day Thea was discharged.

Now, Thea was the one who controlled the family's finances. That was why every single of her relatives was buttering her up.

"Thea, Etemaiity has expanded its production recently. Business is booming because of you!"

"Your ti as Asclepius really helped us a lot here."

"I think it’s time for some reforms. We can’t continue ordering from other businesses. We have to pour money into our own R&D and produce medicine ourselves. Then, we will list the company on the stock exchange."

The Callahans surrounded Thes and bombarded her with @aitering remarks.

Meanwhile, Thea looked at James, who was deep in contemplation, and grabbed his hand. ° What do you think, honey?"

"Huh?"

As James was deep in thought, he did not hear what the others were saying.

Thea said. "Grandpa said it’s time for Eternality to implement a few reforms and make medicine ourselves. After we have spread our name far and wide, we will list the company on the stock exchange."

"I'll leave it to you to decide. I don't know much about stuff like this." James shook his head. and looked at Tiara. "Tiara, bring me upstairs. I'm tired."

"Alright." Tiara walked over to him and carried him upstairs.

After James left, Gladys approached Thea and whispered. "Thea, are you really going to remarry James? He's no longer the

Black Dragon nor the owner of the Transgenerational Group, you know? He's now a commoner. Besides, he's gravely poisoned.

Rumor on the street is that his life is hanging by a thread. Soon. he won't be able to walk, and he'll die a slow and painful death."

"Gladys is right," Tommy chimed in. "He's no longer the Black Dragon, Thea. He's trash now. Do you wish to be dragged down by him for the rest of your life?"

Megan nodded. "I think he’s now useless. We'll be the Isughingstock of the world if you masry him."

The Callahans offered their opinions on the matter. Though they were grateful for James’ help, they were nonetheless mritated upon seeing James’ current condition.

Thea's face darkened. "What are you guys talking about? Would our family still be here today without James? He was the one who gave me the 10 billion dollars. There's no way that our family would have risen without the money. Even if remains bedridden far the rest of his life I won't abandon him. Don't bring up this topic anymore."

The Callahans looked at one another. Since Thea was in control! of the family’s finances. they did nat dare offend her.

"I-I will go have a look at him."

Thea got up and headed upstairs.

In a room on the second floor...

James was lying on a bed.

His face was pale when he was downstairs. However, now that he was in the room, color returned to his face.

"Tiara, how's the situation with Quincy?"

Tiara said, "It's on the right track. I've sent her your formula, and the product should have been manufactured. However, before we can introduce it to the market, we have to go through cumbersome procedures and government red tape."

All this while, Trara had remained by James’ side. Not only did she take care of James, but she was also an intermediary between him and Quincy.

James knew that he was being targeted. That was why instead of meeting or calling Quincy, he sent Tiara to deliver his messages.

At that moment, Thea walked in, and Tiara stopped talking immediately.

Thea then ordered, "Go wash the clothes, Tiara. I'll take care of James."

"ok"

Tiara nodded and tuned to leave.

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"Wait...°

James stopped Trara from leaving.

Tiaes turned and asked, "Is anything else the matter?"

James looked Thea in the eye and said, "I hired her to take care of me. She's not a maid of the Callahans. If you need someone to wash your clothes, go get yourself a maid."

"What do you mean by thal?° Thea’s face darkened, and she roared, "Since she lives here, she’s our servant. What's wrong with asking her to do some chores? Besides. did you really hire her? Don't think I don't know that you two have been exchanging glances and whispering to each other all this while. Do you take me for a fool, James?

"She'll have to isten to me if she wants to stay in this villa. Othenvise, she's free to leave anytime."

James stood up and said, "Tiara, get my wheelchair. We're leaving."

Tearfully, Thea grabbed James’ arm and pleaded, "It's my fault, James. Please don't leave."

James sighed and sat down.

Unwilling to see James and Thea quarrel, Tara hurriedly said, "It's fine, James. I have nothing to do anyway. I'll wash the clothes."

"Go take a rest," James ordered.

Tiara was not a servant.

James owed her a great debt. He did not wish to see her being ordered around by the Callahans.

"Forget it... Go take a break." Thea chose to compromise.

"Got it."

Tiara turned to leave.

The disappointment was written on her face. She was happy while she was by James’ side, but when she saw Thea, she could not help but feel envious of her.

"Why couldn't I be the one truly by James’ side?"

"Honey, how's your body?"

James shook his head. He chose to put the things on his mind aside for now.

"I'm doing alright at the moment. What about you? Are there any signs of the Gu?"

"No." Thea shook her head and said, "I don't understand. It's been such a long while. Why isn't the Gu venom showing itself yet?"

James grabbed Thes's wrist and took her pulse.

Everything was normal. Not only that, the hospital had performed a full body checkup on her before she was discharged. They found nothing wrong with her too.

James frowned.

Was it not Gu venom that Reign fed her? What was it, then?

"What are you thinking about, honey?"

"I-It's nothing." James shook his head.

"Ok... I'm going to take a shower now." Thea glanced at James. Wearing a seductive smile. she said flirtatiously. "Though we have been together for so long, we have never done it before. Let's do it tonight, shall we?"

James booked at Thes and shook his head. "I'm afraid not with my current condition."

Although he had successhully cultivated True Energy and was able to suppress the Gu venom inside his body, he did not wish to have sexual relations with Thea.

After all, he was unsure of them future together. Ht would be irresponsible for ham to do so.

"I see…” Thea was disappointed.

‘She was prepared to give herself to James.

If she had known it would come to this. she would have been more proactive while James was still in good health.

All of this would not have happened if she had made a move earlier.

Chapter 795

James lay on the bed and rested.

Soon, Thea was done showering. Draped in a towel, she walked over to James. who was deep in contemplation, and asked with a delighted smite on her face, "Am I pretty, honey?"

Hearing this, James glanced at her.

Thea just came out of the shower, so her wet hair was a bit messy but also enticing.

Upon seeing this, James guiped. Then, he said smilingly, "What a shame that my body is in terrible shape."

Thea got on the bed and lay beside James. Embracing him in her arms, she consoled him gently, "You're gonna be fine. By the way. I noticed that you've been busy reading something. What book is it?"

"Just an ordinary medical book. I tried looking for ways to cure Gu venom. but after flipping through the pages day and night, I found nothing."

James said nothing about the second volume of the medicinal book.

"Oh.Thea continued, "Don’t overthink things. Everything will be alright."

James put his thoughts aside and entered into a state of deep meditation.

As Thea was too captivating—nat to mention that they were currently having skin contact James hurriedly meditated to empty his.

The night passed silently.

The next day...

Thea woke up early in the morning and headed to Eternality.

After being admitted to the hospital for so long. there was much work for her to deal with at the company. Thus, even before her injuries had completely recovered. she chase to go to work.

"It's time to eat, James."

Knock came on the door. Then, Tiara pushed it open and walked in.

She was wearing an outfit that was nat too glamorous or casual, which made her look like at presentable lady from 3 prestigious

James sat cross legged on the bed.

Upon sensing Tiara’s presence. he opened his eyes.

Immediately, he raised his hand, and a strong gust of wind formed in his palms.

The suction force sent a glass on a table two meters away flying toward him, which he grabbed with ease.

Upon seeing this, Tiars was delighted. She cried out, "Did it work?"

James breathed out some impurities and said smilingly, "The energy within my body ts getting stronger. I can now control it and create a strang suction force."

After cultivating for so long, James could finally control True Energy and transform it into a powerful force.

He was now much stronger than before.

However, as his current True Energy was still weak, he could not completely remove the Gu venom. He could only suppress the

Gus inside his body and prevent them from damaging i. Thara wore a delighted smile. Her smile accentuated her dimples, which made her all the more adorable. "Now that you have cultivated True Energy, you wan't de."

"Mh." James nodded.

He took a deep breath and said, "I finally pulled it through. Next, I have to cultivate more and remove the Gus inside my body."

"The Callahans are now having their meal. but they didn't prepare your portion. So, I made you some noodles. Are you eating Gownstaars or do you want me to bring it up here?"

James said, "Up here. I guess. Seeing them faces mins my mood."

"Sure."

Tiacs swift made ber way downstairs and brought the bow! of noodles to James’ room.

After tasting the noodles, James praised, "This is really delicious."

She was delighted upon hearing this.

Affer breakfast, James did not remain in the villa but instead went outside with Tiara.

While pushing his wheelchair, Tiara asked, "James. about Thea...° However. not knowing what to say, she shut her mouth immediately.

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James asked. "What do you wanna ask?"

Tiaes blushed. Thanicfully, James could not see her face as she was pushing his wheelchair.

Lately. she had been hearing a lot of rumors. She heard that although James and Thea were married for quite some time, they had yet to have sexual Triar was curious about the topic, but she felt that it was embarrassing to bring up the subject

"Thea has a nice figure," she said in a roundabout manner, "If I was a man. I would have fallen in love with her."

"Cut to the chase, Tiara."

James did not know what Tiara was trying to say. To him, a woman's mind was perhaps the most complex thing of all.

Tiara whispered, "I heard that you haven't yet had sexual relations with her. ts that true?"

"Yes, it's true," James admitted.

"Oh." After remaining silent for some time, she continued, "Actually, -I'm fine with it."

"Huh?"

James froze.

"What is she trying to say?"

Tiass’s cheeks were bright red. "Well, I heard that men have needs. Umm... if you don't mind, I can do it with you in Thea’s stead.

“I'm already yours, after all."

Upon hearing this, James remained silent.

Panicking, Tiara hurriedly asked, "D—Did I say something wrong?"

James sighed. "No, you said nothing wrong. It's all my fault. I kept you by my side despite not being able to reciprocate your feelings."

"I-I was the one who insisted." Tiara hung her head.

At that moment, a man walked over to them from afar. He was wearing a black jacket and a black cap.

The man walked over to James and sat on a bench not too far away from him. Then, he lit a cigarette and murmured, "Living a comfortable life, I see. While I was out there working my ss off, you were having a stroll around here."

Although the man’s voice was soft, James’ sense of hearing had been greatly augmented. Ge lifted his head to look at the man.

Seeing his appearance, James said to Tiara, "Push me over to him."

"OK"

Tiara pushed James to the man's side. Looking at the man before him. James asked, "Any results yet?"

"This isn't the place to talk. I'll meet you in the underground parking lot."

The man stood up, adjusted his cap, and left.

Only after the man left did James say, "Let's head over to the underground parking lot."

"Alright."

In a black sedan in the underground parking lot...

The man removed his cap.

He was none other than Biake Davis.

Meanwhile, James was siting beside him.

Blake gtanced at ham with a shocked expression on his face. "You look much better now. Did you manage to cultivate True Energy?"

James smiled and asked, "What business do you have with me? Did you find out something?"

Blake's face hardened. "Mhm." He nodded grimly.

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James looked at Blake and waited for him to speak.

Blake took a deep breath and said, "You'd never guess what was being researched in that lab int the mountains."

James’ connolly was piqued. He asked, "What did you find?"

Blake continued, "You know about Gu venom, don't you? It's one of the most venomous things in the world. It takes years, even centuries, to raise 3 Gu. Each Gu possesses deadly poison and unknown viruses. What's most scary about them is the virus they carry."

"What are you trying to say?"

With a grim expression, Blake said, "The research laboratory is conducting research on viruses."

"Viruses?!" James was stunned.

"Have you ever heard of the Undead Wartior?" Blake asked.

James shook his head. "No."

Blake explained, "By using viruses to change the cellular structure of the human body, the individual will gain immense strength.

Not only that, he will lose his physical senses and become a ruthless and cokd-bloaded puppet warrior that only obeys commands."

He was wearing a surety expression. After taking a deep breath, he continued, "After the Elite Eight of the Southem Plains found me, I began setting up my plan. I infiltrated the research lab and found out about this research program which concerns the development of a terrifying virus. Once consumed. an ordinary man would become a fearless and powerful warrior in a few short days."

James’ expression tuned grim too. He never expected the Emperor to be researching such a terrifying thing in the dark. "How strong can one be after consuming the virus?° he asked.

Blake shook his head. "I don’t know, but they shouldn't be weaker than an SSS—rank assassin. Perhaps they'd be only a step away from becoming an External Martial Arts master."

"Do you have any research data?" James asked.

Blake pulled out a USB drive and handed it to James. "The Elite Eight only managed to get their hands on this USB drive this morning. I came here to deliver it to you at once. I haven't seen the research data yet, so I can’t say for sure what it is."James accepted the USB drive.

"The Emperor has secretly gathered many powerful people to his side. As such, he was lulled into a false sense of security.That's why we managed to get out hands on the research data. Now that the data is leaked, the Elite Eight will have to go into hiding or possibly even leave Sol. The Dark Castle will also keep a low profile. You have to be on your guard. since he may believe that you're the one behind this," Blake reminded him.

James nodded. "Got it. Thanks for the reminder."

"An Undead Warrior may have been created. If the Emperor wishes to investigate the theft of the research data, he will surely send his Undead Warriors. You have to be on the lookout," Blake continued.

"Don't worry, I'm no longer the me from the past" James smiled.

Blake glanced at James. Seeing the confident look on his face, Blake could tell that James had managed to cultivate True Energy.

He was after the Internal Cultivation Method too. The primary reason he chose to cooperate. with James was that he had mastered the Internal Cultivation Method.

Blake had long reached the pinnacle of Extemal Martial Aris. He was also a step away from cultivating True Energy. With a smile on his face, he rubbed his hands and asked, "What about the thing you promised me?"

James lightly waved, "It's still in the research phase. Why the hurry? I will impart it to you once I thoroughly understand the whole thing. That way. you get to avoid doing anything redundant."

"Alright, then."

Blake was disappointed. He knew what James was thanking of.

James was concerned that after imparting the Intemal Cultivation Method to Blake. Blake would cultivate True Energy and go rogue.

"You're free to go. I should leave soon."

James got out of the car.

Meanwhile, Blake drove away.

A young maiden pushing a wheelchair was standing by the side.

Walking over to James with the wheelchair, Tara smiled. She was simpty adorable.

"Is the discussion over, James? Should we return?"

"Yup."

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James nodded and got in the wheelchair. Then, they headed back.

Looking at the USB drive in his hand, he was deep in contemplation. The Undead Warrior?

His expression turned grim.

Using viruses to change the cellular structure of a human body was not impossible. After all, he had used drugs to strengthen his body during training sessions before.

However, viruses were much more terrifying than drugs. That was because he had experienced it beforehand.

Soon, they arrived at the Callahans’ villa.

Gladys was playing poker with her friends.

Upon seeing James, she ordered, “James, go buy some groceries and prepare lunch. My friends will be having their meal with us here.”

“Mrs. Hill, he’s the former Black Dragon! How could you order him to buy groceries?” One of the rich ladies was stunned.

“This is nothing surprising.” Gladys smiled. “Even when he was the Black Dragon, he obeyed my every command.”

“Impressive!”

“You must be proud to have such a son-in-law.”

The other two ladies chimed in.

Gladys, however, was scornful. “Proud? He’s not even the Black Dragon anymore. Not only that, he’s now gravely ill.”

Paying no heed to their conversation, James stood up. Tiara immediately helped him up.

“Did you not hear me, James? Are you deaf?”

Upon hearing this, he stopped in his tracks. Wearing a furious expression, he said coldly, ” Make your own meal.”

“James, let me buy the groceries. I’ll help you upstairs first,” Tiara said.

James waved a hand. “No need for that. Come, let’s go upstairs.”

Enraged, Gladys cursed, “Don’t think you can remain in the Callahans’ villa just because you have Thea on your side! I’m telling you this, James! I’ll never allow Thea to remarry you.”

James ignored her.

In the room on the second floor…

James switched on his computer and inserted the USB drive.

It was full of research data. However, since he was not a scientific researcher, he could not understand what the data meant.

He pulled the USB drive out and put it aside. Taking a seat, he was soon lost in thought.

Seeing this, Tiara was careful not to interrupt his thoughts.

After a while, James ordered, “Tiara, I’d like you to go to the military region.”

“Mhm.” Tiara nodded. Then, she asked, “Are you looking for the Blithe King?”

James ordered, “Ask him to investigate the number of research laboratories the Emperor has within Sol. If possible, ask him to look beyond Sol too. After that, I want you to find Jay Fallon.

I need his underground intelligence network to investigate the matter as well.”

“Anything else?”

“That’s all.” James waved lightly.

“Understood.”

Tiara turned to leave. She had been an intermediary all this while.

As the Emperor’s eyes and ears were all over the place, James would not dare use the phone. After all, it was an easy feat for him to eavesdrop on James’ conversations.

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After Tiara left, James sat cross–legged on the floor and entered into a state of deep mediation to begin his cultivation.

At the same time, in the Capital…

At the Emperor’s Mansion…

Wearing a grim expression, the Emperor sat on the sofa while gesturing the motion of a gun.

Meanwhile, a middle–aged man was kneeling before him.

He looked around forty years old and had an ordinary appearance apart from the scar on his face. It made him look hideous.

“Tell me… What do you plan to do next?” the Emperor asked in a cold voice.

Shivering in fear, the man kneeling before him said, “G–Give me another chance. Three days! In three days, I will find out who infiltrated the research laboratory and stole the research data. I will definitely bring the data back.”

“Three days, Scar! If you can’t find the research data in three days, I’ll have your head. Remember, kill all who have seen the research data.”

“U–Understood!” The man kneeling on the ground nodded profusely.

The Emperor cursed, “What a useless piece of sh*t!”

Scar staggered and stumbled on his way out. After he left, a white–bearded elderly man walked out with a fly–whisk in his hand.

It was Reign Maverick.

The Emperor rubbed his temples and asked, “What’s your opinion on this?”

Reign sat down and said, “You’re the only one in charge of the research data. Naturally, I have no opinion on the matter. I should be the one asking you instead. If that person knows of this, it’ll be over for you.”

The Emperor’s face darkened, and he said in a low voice, “This is ridiculous! Security is tight at the research laboratories. Not only that, the experimental labs are full of mechanisms. Who the hell was it? How did they manage to steal the research data without us noticing?”

Reign asked, “Do you have a copy?”

The Emperor nodded. “I do. However, I’m worried that the data will leak. We have to get it back as soon as possible.”

Reign asked again, “How’s the research going?”

“It’s near perfection. The mortality rate has greatly decreased. However, the virus will still invade the nervous system of the brain. Once contracted with the virus, an individual can only live for three years maximum. This is too short. Further improvements will have to be made,” said the Emperor.

“Mhm.” Reign nodded.

The Emperor was deep in thought. After a long while, he asked, “Could it be James?”

“Huh?”

Reign momentarily froze. Then, he asked, “Why do you think so?”

The Emperor shook his head. “Just a hunch. I have this feeling that he knows something. Back then when we were still in the Capital, he came asking me about something that happened a hundred years ago. He seems to be aware of the plan from a century ago. I don’t understand. Who was the hell who told him?”

Reign remained silent.

The Emperor continued, “I suspected James too when Blake escaped from imprisonment. All this while, my men have been watching him closely. However, his body is growing weaker by the day. Not only that, he’s being pushed around in his wheelchair everywhere he goes. He doesn’t seem to be capable of accomplishing such a feat. However, after the incident at the underground cavern, security in Cansington is tight. The mercenaries can’t sneak in anymore.”

“It couldn’t be him,” Reign said. “My Gu venom is extremely poisonous. In another few months, he’ll be lying on his deathbed.”

“I hope so.” The Emperor took a deep breath and said, “But if it isn’t James, I can’t think of anyone else.”

*Reign uttered coldly, “This is none of my concern. I will take my leave.”

He then stood up and left.

At the same time, Scar returned to the research laboratory and immediately began. investigating the theft of the research data.

After a day, he finally found something. It was not done by a single person. Instead, it was done by a group of people, who had infiltrated the research laboratory a long time ago.

However, Scar could not find out anything about their identities.

In the office of the research laboratory….

Stroking his chin, Scar was deep in thought.

“Scar, these are the latest photos.” A henchman walked in and handed Scar a few photos. They were photos taken when James and Blake interacted.

“James is reported to have interacted with an unknown man near the Callahans‘ villa. After the man entered the underground parking lot, James immediately followed suit. When this man left, James also headed home immediately.”

far looked at the photos. Since Blake was wearing a cap and had lowered his head the whole time, Scar could not discern his appearance from the photos alone.

He tapped on the desk. As the person in charge of the research laboratory, he was also responsible for keeping tabs on James‘ whereabouts. Then, he would relay what information. he could find to the Emperor.

“But everything’s normal here.”

Chapter 800

Scar muttered.

Then, he asked, “Is there anything suspicious about the woman pushing James‘ wheelchair?”

The henchman replied, “She went out in the morning. As we were all watching James closely, we didn’t follow her, but she was out for approximately three hours. By the time she got back, she has a basket of vegetables. She should have been out buying groceries.”

“Three hours for grocery shopping?” Scar murmured. Then, he ordered, “From now on, watch the woman closely. I want you to keep tabs on her whereabouts.”

“Scar, do you still suspect James?”

“I don’t, but my boss does. You’re dismissed.”

“Understood.”

James remained in the room the whole day. Even his meals were brought to him by Tiara.

In the evening, Thea returned.

After working the whole day, she was feeling fatigued, not to mention that her injuries had yet to recover.

The moment she got home, she went upstairs. Looking at James, who was sitting cross–legged on the bed like a statue, she asked while getting changed, “What are you doing, honey?”

James slowly opened his eyes.

Thea removed the formal attire she was wearing. Then, she changed into comfortable clothing.

James said, “I’m meditating. As long as I don’t move about, my body won’t hurt.”

After getting changed, Thea walked over to James and grabbed his hand. She consoled James. while wearing a sad expression, “Everything’s going to be fine, honey.”

James shook his head and said, “I won’t be getting better. I can sense that I only have a few months left to live. You should make preparations, Thea. Don’t ruin your life just because of a crippled man like me.”

With an irritated expression, Thea said, “What are you talking about? From the moment I saved you ten years ago, our fates were connected. It was my fault back then. I swear I’ll never abandon you ever again.”

Having said that, she got on the bed and sat. Then, she tugged at James and said, “Lay your head on my thighs. I’ll give it a massage.”

Thea recalled Quincy saying that James had frequent headaches, so she had to constantly massage his head to alleviate the pain.

“No need. My head doesn’t hurt.”

“Honey, do you find me unworthy? Why did you accept Quincy’s offer to massage your head but not mine? I’m your wife, James.”

Upon hearing this, James did not refute it. He did not wish to quarrel with Thea, nor did he want her to overthink things.

He immediately laid on Thea’s thighs.

Meanwhile, Thea gently massaged his head.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

A knock came on the door.

“It’s time to eat.”

James got up from Thea’s thighs and said, “Let’s go downstairs and have our meal.” “Mhm.”

Thea got up and said, “Here, you can lean on me.

James accepted her offer. With her support, they headed downstairs.

A youthful and beautiful maiden was standing outside the door. Wearing an apron, her hair was tied up into a ponytail, which showed her forehead. Her bright smile only served to accentuate her dimples.

“James… Thea…”

“Mhm.” Thea gently nodded.

Meanwhile, James said, “I’m sorry for bothering you for our meal every time.”

Tiara smiled. “Not at all. I’m paid to do this, after all. I can’t just do nothing, right?”

James did not say anything else.

Downstairs…

Gladys had gone out, and Benjamin was not at home. No one knew where David and Alyssa went either. Only the three of them were in the house.

After finishing dinner, Thea headed upstairs to sort the company’s documents.

Meanwhile, Tiara was washing the dishes. James then entered the kitchen.

Seeing it was James, Tiara smiled. “I’m almost done, James. I’ll be heading out later. Dr. Fallon told me that the results will be out tonight.”

“Mhm.” James nodded and said, “Be careful, alright? If anything happens, just call me.”