The conversation mainly consisted of Michael and Reginald Wills speaking, with Cain Wills occasionally responding indifferently.
At this moment, Cain Wills coldly snorted and said, “No comment.”
“Uh…”
“My apologies! I shouldn’t have asked about your strength so casually,” Michael awkwardly smiled.
At that point, Reginald Wills changed his tone, sighing slightly, “Cain Wills, I know you harbor resentment toward the family. But this time, you acted in time to save the family from peril, which shows you still care for us. However, why did you secretly contact the Broken Pulse Sect in the past? Now that you’re back, why not clear everything up? Once misunderstandings are resolved, the family can compensate you, and the position of the family head could be yours.”
Upon hearing this, Cain Wills sneered and said nonchalantly, “First, I didn’t act for the family, I came to save my grandson, Lachlan Willis. Second, are you interrogating me? My dealings with the Broken Pulse Sect are my own business! I never intended to return to the family! Hmph!”
The expressions of both the Ancient Willis family elders darkened, their faces shifting between moods, clearly displeased.
“Fine, you can go! Since I left the Ancient Willis family back then, why would I return? I’m going to see my grandson. There are things I need to say to him. Once I’m done, I’ll leave the Ancient Willis family and have nothing to do with it again. As for the family head position, if my grandson is interested, let him take it! I have no interest!”
With that, Cain Wills stood up, waving his hand, signaling them to leave.
Michael and Reginald Wills exchanged a glance, both sharing a look of helplessness and a bitter smile.
Cain Wills’s strength was terrifying. If he agreed to return and lead the Ancient Willis family, they would have nothing to fear in the future. But it was clear that Cain Wills had too much resentment toward the family to ever come back.
Though the two elders were deeply disappointed, they didn’t dare to force him. Given Cain Wills’s attitude, they were actually relieved he didn’t seek revenge on the family.
At least, it seemed from his words that he didn’t oppose Lachlan Willis staying with the family. As the Candle Dragon Heir, Lachlan Willis was powerful and had immense potential. And with Cain Wills as his grandfather, it was clear he would be a great asset.
Both elders thought to themselves that no matter what, they had to ensure Lachlan Willis stayed with the Ancient Willis family.
After briefly speaking to Cain Wills, the two elders had no choice but to leave.
Cain Wills left the main hall and headed for the room where Lachlan Willis was.
The next second, Lachlan Willis, sensing something, opened the door.
At that moment, Lachlan had already brought Ernie Mccarthy’s soul before Samantha Duncan, making him beg for mercy and apologize. He had resolved another inner conflict.
And at last, his parents’ vengeance had been avenged!
Today, it seemed to be a “good day” for settling old scores.
In addition, his grandfather, whom he had never met before, now stood before him.
A smile spread across the usually cold face of Lachlan Willis.
“Grandfather…”
Lachlan Willis looked at Cain Wills, vaguely seeing the resemblance to his father, Cedric Wills, in the man’s facial features. The feeling of blood connection was unmistakable.
“Lachlan Willis, my good grandson! Hahaha…”
“Let me take a good look at you!”
Cain Wills now sized up Lachlan Willis, a look of satisfaction on his face. “My good grandson, you’ve inherited the Dragon Ancestor’s legacy and can even battle over a hundred Fragmentation Void experts on your own!
Good! Very good!
You’re far stronger than I was at your age! In the future, you will stand at the top of this world!”
A complex expression crossed Lachlan Willis’s face, and he shook his head, almost in mockery. “What’s the use of standing at the top of this world? If I could, I’d rather be an ordinary person, as long as I could bring my parents back to life.”
At this moment, Lachlan Willis wasn’t concerned with strength or cultivation. In front of his grandfather, he just wanted to talk about everyday things.
Subconsciously, his thoughts drifted back to his parents.
Cain Wills, hearing this, sighed deeply and patted Lachlan Willis on the shoulder to comfort him. “Lachlan, once someone is dead, they cannot come back to life. Don’t let the shadow of your parents’ death linger over you forever. Maximus Willis has gotten his just punishment. Your parents’ vengeance is now avenged.
What’s most important is for you to improve your strength and protect the family members who are still alive.”
Lachlan Willis nodded. “Mm, you’re right, Grandpa.”
Though he said that, a slight discomfort flashed through his heart.
Lachlan Willis, with his powerful spiritual senses, was acutely aware of others’ emotions. He could sense that when Cain Wills spoke about his parents, his emotional reaction seemed a little too stable.
Cedric Wills was his only son!
All these years, Cain Wills had not seen his son, and now that he knew his son was dead, why was his reaction so calm? Was it because of Cain Wills’s immense power and understanding of life and death that he felt indifferent to it?
“Grandfather, where have you been all these years?” Lachlan Willis asked with concern and curiosity.
When Cain Wills had left the Ancient Willis family years ago, he had already been a top expert. If he hadn’t disappeared, would his parents still be alive?
Though Lachlan had seen Cain Wills twice before and had noticed that his mind seemed a little off, he didn’t hold any grudges against him.
“I… these years, I’ve been mad, often without my own consciousness. I wasn’t awake very often, and even now, I don’t know where I’ve been! I don’t even know how I gained my current strength.
Sigh…”
Cain Wills frowned tightly as he spoke, seemingly trying to recall something, but nothing came to mind.
As he said this, he suddenly grabbed his head, and his eyes became fixated.
“Ugh!”
A monstrous roar erupted from his mouth, like that of a beast in agony.
Lachlan Willis’s face immediately changed.
“Grandfather! What’s wrong with you?”