Philip’s face darkened. He looked as Angus left and took a deep breath. What existence was the Heavenly Court? Fennel and the others rushed in anxiously and said, “What’s up? What did that old man want?” “He wants me to cooperate with them,” Philip replied. “What did you say?” Fennel asked. “I turned him down,” Philip said. Fennel frowned and said, “Actually, you shouldn‘t refuse so decisively. After all, the Heavenly Court has its strengths. Even if this isn’t sincere cooperation, it’s not bad to have a backup partner.” Philip sighed and said, “I know what you mean, but I’m not keen on the Heavenly Court. Forget it, let’s go…” Fennel and the others nodded. Soon, they got into a snow jeep and were about to leave Cochly Mountain. The five marquises stood at the top of the snow-capped mountains and looked at them from a distance. Marquis Fulmore stood with his hands behind his back and said, “How far do you think he can grow?” “I don’t know, but he won’t be less than his father,” one of the marquises said. “I hope we have enough time to last until his return,” Marquis Fulmore sighed. *** Soon, Philip and his gang left the snowy Cochly Mountain. They boarded a private plane and returned to Riverdale. However, Philip only stayed in Riverdale for half a day and formally warned Martin and Bernard Johnston. Riverdale was on lockdown on this day. Martin and Bernard knew Philip’s true identity and were scared to death. “Martin, Philip’s actually the heir of that Clarke family,” Bernard told Martin his opinion. “Bernard, stop talking. I get it. Let’s proceed with caution from now on,” Martin answered Bernard with a gloomy face.
*** Half a day later, Philip and the others left Riverdale and went to Fernvale to visit his grandfather. His grandfather was still in the same comatose state. Cynthia was taking good care of him. “Philip, I have something to tell you…” Cynthia and Philip walked to a garden. Philip frowned, looked at Cynthia, and said, “What’s up?” After hesitating for a long time, Cynthia took out a golden dragon jade pendant from her pocket and said, “A few days ago, the Imperial Preceptor found me and gave this to me. He said I’m his daughter. I don‘t know what to do, Philip!” Hiss! Philip was shocked! Cynthia Larson was the Imperial Preceptor’s daughter? “Are you sure?” Philip asked. Cynthia nodded and said tearfully, “The hospital has issued a DNA report. I’m indeed his daughter… Philip, I can’t accept it at all right now. My father is actually the veritable Imperial Preceptor. What should I do? He said he wants to take me away, but I don’t want to leave my father, the grandmaster, and you…” Philip’s face darkened. After thinking for a long time, he reached out, hugged Cynthia, and said, “This is your personal affair. You have to make your own choices.” Cynthia fell into Philip’s arms and burst into tears. After a long time, Cynthia was tired from crying, so Philip sent her back to her room. The next day, Philip said goodbye to Cynthia and the others. He took a private plane and returned to the Clarke family on Arcadia Island.