“Good, Gerardo!” Lydia Wooler nodded at Gerardo Wooler.
“Yes,” Gerardo Wooler glanced at her.
“Is everyone here?” Kole Wooler scanned the room and then turned to Gerardo Wooler. “You go ahead and explain the situation to everyone.”
“Alright, Father,” Gerardo Wooler nodded and began to speak.
The content was similar to what Matteo Wooler had previously reported to Lydia Wooler. It was fairly objective without much embellishment.
After his explanation, there was little reaction from those present. They had already heard about the Holy Heaven Sect and the Black Domain Alliance. Initially, it was shocking, but by now, it was old news.
The only surprising element was Uriah Chandler’s role in the matter, assisting the Black Domain Alliance in Canyon View City. However, such matters were not significant enough to cause much concern.
“I just received news that Elder Harold and Uriah Chandler are both dead!” Kole Wooler added after Gerardo Wooler finished speaking.
“What?!” The members of the Elder Pavilion could no longer remain calm and exclaimed in unison.
Lydia Wooler’s face showed a hint of surprise. She had expected Uriah Chandler might not survive, but she hadn’t anticipated that even Harold Wooler would be killed.
“President, were Elder Harold and Mr. Chandler killed by Billy?” an elder in a blue robe asked after a brief pause.
“Yes,” Kole Wooler nodded.
“That kid is truly audacious; he has no regard for our Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce!” the old man in the blue robe said angrily.
“President, we can’t let this slide. We must make that kid understand the consequences of offending our Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce!”
“I agree,” another elder in a gray robe said solemnly.
“Does he think he’s invincible just because he destroyed the Holy Heaven Sect? Challenging us is sheer arrogance!”
“In my opinion, we should send someone to capture him, take that treasure from him, and then kill him!” another elder suggested.
“Grand Elder, what do you think?” Kole Wooler looked at an elderly man with white hair.
“President, I believe we should proceed with caution,” Deven Wooler, the white-haired elder, said after some thought.
“This incident started because of Uriah Chandler. We bear some responsibility for his and Elder Harold’s deaths. Morally, we are not in the right.”
“Moreover, that young man managed to destroy both the Holy Heaven Sect and the Black Domain Alliance in one day. Clearly, it wasn’t just luck.”
“If we engage in a full-scale conflict with him, we will undoubtedly suffer losses.”
“The entire Akabuchi star domain is currently unstable. For our Chamber of Commerce, it’s not wise to create more trouble.”
“Grand Elder, are you suggesting we let Uriah Chandler and Elder Harold die in vain?” the old man in the blue robe asked.
“The Grand Elder has a point,” an elderly woman said.
“As far as I know, many people coveted that treasure on his way from Sky City to Canyon View City.”
“But he’s still alive and well. This is clearly not a coincidence.”
“As Miss Wooler mentioned, that treasure can kill Entering Dao Realm experts instantly. Can any of us confidently say we’re not afraid of it?”
“If a full-scale conflict breaks out and that treasure appears again, how will we counter it?”
“No need to undermine ourselves,” the gray-robed elder responded.
“It’s said that even that kid himself can’t sense the treasure’s presence, let alone use it in battle…”
“What if he can?” the elderly woman interrupted him.
The gray-robed elder opened his mouth but had no response.
A treasure capable of killing Entering Dao Realm experts instantly would leave no one here safe except perhaps the President!
“There’s some risk involved, but fortune favors the bold!” another elder said.
“If we can obtain that treasure smoothly, our Chamber of Commerce’s status in the Akabuchi star domain will rise significantly. Even those from Akabuchi Star Palace would have to respect us!”
“This is worth a shot!”
“On the other hand, if we don’t act and someone else gets that treasure and uses it against us later on, our situation will be even worse!”
“Indeed,” several elders nodded simultaneously.
“Gerardo, you sent Elder Harold. Do you have anything to say?” Kole Wooler looked at his son.
“In my opinion, let’s not discuss that treasure for now,” Gerardo Wooler said after some thought.
“He killed Elder Harold. If we do nothing about this, our reputation will suffer greatly.”
“What do you propose?” Kole Wooler asked further.
“No matter what, he killed someone from our Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce. He must give us an explanation!” Gerardo Wooler continued.
After speaking, he turned to Lydia Wooler. “I heard my sister has a decent relationship with him. I think it’s more appropriate for her to handle this matter.”
“What kind of explanation do you want?” Lydia Wooler’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“It depends on what my sister thinks. I don’t have any specific ideas for now,” Gerardo Wooler smiled faintly.
“I agree with Mr. Wooler’s suggestion. Since Miss Wooler has prior contact with him, it’s more appropriate for her to handle this,” the old man in the blue robe echoed.
“I also agree that Miss Wooler should negotiate with him and get an explanation for our Chamber of Commerce!” the gray-robed elder added.
“Miss Wooler wasn’t involved in Uriah Chandler’s matter. Having her handle this might…” Deven Wooler’s brows furrowed slightly.
“So who should handle it then? Should Father personally deal with an unknown kid?” Gerardo Wooler maintained his smile.
“Mr. Wooler exaggerates; I just…” Deven Wooler’s brows furrowed again.
“You handle this matter; any issues?” Kole Wooler interrupted Deven Wooler and turned to Lydia Wooler without much expression on his face.
“Since Father has spoken, I naturally accept!” Lydia Wooler smiled faintly and nodded in response.
“It’s settled then; you go to Canyon View City! Discuss with Grand Elder about who to take with you,” Kole Wooler continued.
“Alright!” Lydia Wooler nodded.
“Everyone is dismissed!” Kole Wooler waved his hand dismissively.
Ten minutes later, Lydia Wooler returned to her residence with Matteo Wooler following closely behind.
“Miss Wooler, you shouldn’t have agreed to this. It’s a tricky situation; Mr. Wooler is pushing you into a fire pit!” Matteo Wooler’s brows furrowed tightly as he spoke.
“In that situation, did I have any other choice?” Lydia Wooler smiled lightly.
“The President wouldn’t force you…” Matteo Wooler responded.
“If you were in my father’s position, how would you handle this?” Lydia Wooler smiled again.
“This clearly involves Mr. Wooler; the President should have let him handle it!” Matteo Wooler replied.