Yes! And Yves Yancey!
And Cruz Brooks!
Those two scoundrels would have to wait!
Lyra pulled out her phone, seething with rage, ready to unleash her fury on both of them. But as she opened her contact list, she stopped.
She mustn’t alert them! She had to pretend she knew nothing! Otherwise, with the way those two behaved, they’d surely tip Flynn off.
And Maxwell Grey-he would undoubtedly want Flynn to save Shelon King, wouldn’t he?
This matter could only be entrusted to her father.
Anger!
She was furious!
The rage within her surged with no outlet, threatening to suffocate her.
This debt would be remembered!
She would settle it with each of them, one by one!
“Dad, I think I’ve found Flynn. He’s in Niarak. Don’t come just yet-I’ll confirm first. Yes! Once I’m sure, you can take action!”
“Absolutely, this time he won’t escape!”
“And don’t tell anyone yet. If this leaks to Maxwell Grey, it’ll be trouble!”
Lyra stepped aside to make the call to her father, her voice laced with anger.
Not far away, Talon Emberhart was presenting an honor medal to The Edge, with Mr. Davies accepting it on their behalf.
He also handed over the flag to the Shipmeda State Military Region.
Then, he awarded individual medals to Clayton Robinson and nine others.
After completing these ceremonies, Talon’s face turned as dark as coal.
Though he wore a smile, his fury simmered beneath the surface.
In three days, he planned to send someone to meet this chief instructor and find out exactly who they were.
Meanwhile, in the desert, Flynn remained unaware of all that was unfolding.
The fire blazed on, dry wood crackling in the flames.
Layla had also reached the summit.
She headed straight for the depths of the bamboo forest, her heart filled with inexplicable worry for her Lord Valerian Nox.
In her mind, she had already claimed him as her own Lord Valerian Nox, even if he didn’t feel the same about her.
Layla hurried through the bamboo grove, about to call out, when she froze.
Not far ahead, by a massive boulder, a man and a woman were locked in an embrace.
The woman was on top, and the man was underneath, their heads facing Layla.
They were pressed tightly together!
The man was lying on a recliner, his full appearance obscured.
But this was Jade Dragon Mountain-Lord Valerian Nox’s territory. Who else would dare come here?
It had to be Lord Valerian Nox!
Her heart clenched violently.
Who was that woman?
Molly?
Were they involved?
Layla’s beautiful eyes widened in shock, a wave of jealousy rising within her.
This scene… she had dreamed of it before.
The night she had first seen Lord Valerian Nox’s powerful physique.
The protagonist of such a moment was supposed to be her!
Who was this woman?
Who?!
She couldn’t let this unfold any further. Slowly, she backed out of the bamboo grove and stood in a clearing. Summoning all her strength, she shouted:
“Lord Valerian Nox, it’s me, Layla! I want to see you!”
The shout startled Flynn and the woman beside him, Callie.
Callie quickly pulled away from Flynn, her face flushed and burning with embarrassment.
Awake now, she felt overwhelmed, unsure of what to do.
In broad daylight, she had…
She even scared herself with her boldness.
Just moments ago, she had been about to tug at Flynn’s belt, intending to give him her first time right there at the summit of Jade Dragon Mountain…
Flynn’s face darkened instantly.
What was this Layla woman up to now?
Was she insane?
She was as annoying as a persistent fly!
He’d already told her he wasn’t taking any more disciples. So why was she here again?
“Lord Valerian Nox, it’s me, Layla Woods! I have something to tell you!”
When nothing stirred from the depths of the bamboo grove, Layla shouted again.
Damn it!
This woman was absolutely insane!
Flynn’s face grew even darker.
Was she trying to pester him to death?
Fine. If the Clark family needed to be dealt with, he’d make sure the Woods family paid the price too!
Flynn was truly angry now.
He hadn’t even mentioned the Woods family, but just thinking about them enraged him.
“Mr. Clark, should we meet her?” Callie asked tentatively.
“Tell her to get lost!” Flynn snapped, tossing more wood onto the fire.
Callie passed through the bamboo grove and stopped in front of Layla.
“Miss Woods, he doesn’t want to see you.”
What?
Callie?!
She was with Lord Valerian Nox…
Layla regretted saving her life back then!
Yes, Callie’s recovery was entirely due to the medicine Layla had given her.
Jealousy twisted Layla’s features.
She couldn’t deny that Callie exuded grace and elegance, with a beauty that radiated the qualities of a perfect wife and mother.
She excelled at everything-music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
And her hands! Slender, delicate, and flawless, like jade spring onions, hidden within silk sleeves.
But how was she any less?
At five-foot-nine, with stunning looks and an icy aura, even Yves Yancey had praised her beauty.
She was Ostrad’s pride and joy.
Was she inferior to Callie?
No! She was not inferior to her!
Lord Valerian Nox, having someone like her as a disciple-or even an admirer-should have been a source of pride.
They were a perfect match!
Yes, her cultivation might fall short, and overall, she might not yet measure up to him. But she was willing to work hard!
Even if he didn’t like her because she had once treated Zion Watson’s daughter, it couldn’t be true.
No, Lord Valerian Nox couldn’t be so petty!
It had to be something else!
She needed an explanation!
She deserved a chance to explain!
“No! I must see Lord Valerian Nox. I have something important to say!”
Layla’s voice rose in anger.
Blinded by jealousy, she was determined to confront Lord Valerian Nox, even if it meant facing his wrath.
The past few days had been unbearable.
If she didn’t see him soon, she would lose her mind!
“Miss Woods, there’s really no need to meet him. You’ll only end up in despair,” Callie advised softly.
Despair?
Ha! Was Callie implying that Lord Valerian Nox would reject her to her face, leaving her heartbroken?
Callie, you’re wrong!
I, Layla, grow stronger with every setback. I never give up!
Whatever I set my mind to, I will achieve!
“Move aside!” Layla shoved Callie aside and strode into the bamboo grove.
“Lord Valerian Nox, I have urgent news for you! Dario Bragg has reached the level of Semi Earthly Sovereign!”
“Beneath Earthly Sovereign, he is invincible among Adepts!”
“In the Arctic, he crushed Semi Greater Sovereign Albert Werden with a single blow!”
“Now, Dario Bragg has arrived in Ostrad and is staying with the Wallace family.”
“A challenge is on its way to you. You can’t defeat him. You must leave Shipmeda immediately!”
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