In the evening, the doctor came to examine Robin Bailey’s body and exclaimed, “Oh, your body is much stronger than I imagined. It’s almost fully recovered.”
“Thank you for the compliment, doctor,” Robin Bailey replied as he sat up from the hospital bed and slowly buttoned up his shirt.
He walked out, and outside were Caldwell Harding and the old man. Caldwell Harding had a gentle smile on his face as he said, “Let’s go.”
“Yes,” Robin Bailey coldly replied with a simple “yes.” When your skills are inferior to others, what else can you do but not give up?
Soon, they left the hospital. Outside, there was a black Jaguar with someone driving. Caldwell Harding sat in the front seat, while he and the old man sat in the back.
Vroom.
The old man glanced at Robin Bailey, and then Robin Bailey could feel a surge of qi shielding his senses.
“Sorry, there are some secrets that I can’t let you know yet,” Caldwell Harding’s voice came from the front.
“Okay,” Robin Bailey responded.
Then, pretending as if he couldn’t see anything, he sat in his seat. In reality, he could see everything. How could a little old man possibly blind him?
His qi was like a vast ocean-immense and unshakable.
They drove for a full three hours before gradually entering a forest. They made left and right turns, taking numerous twists and turns. In the end, it took nearly five hours to reach their destination.
However, Robin Bailey noticed that they were taking a detour. It should have only taken two hours to arrive at their destination, but it took them five hours. They ran in circles on some roads.
If Robin Bailey’s senses were truly sealed, then he wouldn’t have a clear understanding. If he had to calculate the distance he traveled and the number of turns he made, he would never be able to find this place.
But coincidentally, Robin Bailey saw everything along the way.
Yangde Summer Villa!
That was the name of this place.
“We’ve arrived,” Caldwell Harding said as he led Robin Bailey down. Only then did the old man release the seal on Robin Bailey’s senses, allowing him to see everything before him-a villa with various buildings inside.
There were people on vacation inside.
It was a recreational place.
“This is a tourist spot, but it has been privately rented. Most of the people here on vacation are members of my Harding family,” Caldwell Harding explained. “Within this villa, there are various facilities, schools, sports fields, martial arts halls, and ancestral halls.”
“Caldwell Harding has arrived.”
“The illegitimate child of the family head?”
“Don’t call him an illegitimate child. Be careful, if the family head hears that, he’ll punish you severely. He’s the young master, so show some respect.”
The members of the Harding family noticed Caldwell Harding’s arrival and began discussing among themselves.
By this time, it was already dark outside.
A man walked over, he had a sturdy build and a deep voice. He said, “So you’re my elder brother’s son, Caldwell Harding? You look delicate and soft. If you want to become the heir, there’s a test you have to pass. You need to have a subordinate, it can also be you, someone under the age of thirty, who can defeat eight Level Six martial arts experts in the martial arts hall.”
“Uncle, is there something wrong with this rule? I remember it was five Level Five experts, how did it become eight Level Six experts? Did you make a mistake?” Caldwell Harding raised an eyebrow.
Is this a setup against him? A show of power?
Although his father was the family head, after the battle in the Southern Province, Ray Harding’s forces were greatly diminished, and the remaining branches were also becoming restless. Especially the second uncle’s branch and Tom Harding’s branch, they have been causing a lot of trouble recently.
This scene resembled the plot in a novel, where the protagonist returns home and faces challenges.
But unfortunately, this time, Caldwell Harding wasn’t the protagonist.
He didn’t have the qualifications of a traitor.
“Hmph, this is a newly established rule. I’m telling you, whether you agree or not, if you don’t agree, then you can just go back and prepare yourself, and come back when you’re ready,” Tom Harding said with a stern tone.
“Fine,” Caldwell Harding agreed. He knew about this rule and was prepared for it. It was Patrick Bailey, with his strength and one-third of his teacher’s strength, who could barely handle the eight Level Six experts. Today was a rare opportunity, and he couldn’t miss it.
“Let’s go.”
Tom Harding snorted coldly and led them away. As they moved, all the members of the Harding family gathered around, curious to see what was happening. Many of them had their eyes on Robin Bailey, speculating that he was probably the person Caldwell Harding had brought.
Caldwell Harding had two ideas in mind. One was to use Patrick Bailey against the members of the Harding family, and the other was to use the members of the Harding family against Patrick Bailey, to sharpen him and make him realize how formidable the Harding family was.
As for the outcome, he didn’t really care. Because whether he won or lost, he could still reclaim his ancestry. Let’s not forget, his father was the family head, and this martial arts hall was just a formality. Tom Harding was ultimately someone who didn’t use his brain.
Soon, they arrived at the martial arts hall.
The martial arts hall was quite large, decorated in an extremely ancient style, resembling an ancient dojo. Some people were practicing swordsmanship inside. However, as the group entered, the people inside left and gathered around the side. Shortly after, several chairs were brought in, followed by a few individuals.
A person with great dignity, Ray Harding, walked in, followed by several elders. They all took their seats at the main position, with some important figures standing behind them. As these people arrived, the atmosphere in the hall became serious.
“Let’s begin,” Ray Harding waved his hand. He didn’t care about the outcome of this match. He had already convinced the grand elder that the result of this fight didn’t matter. Rules were meant for the weak to follow. He had made all the arrangements, and after the fight, Caldwell Harding would acknowledge his ancestry.
“Go,” Tom Harding waved his hand, and a person emerged from behind him. Middle-aged, he walked to the opposite side of Robin Bailey. Tom Harding said to Caldwell Harding, “Caldwell Harding, I won’t bully you, so as not to tarnish my reputation as someone who bullies the younger generation. I’ll go first and see if you can win.”
He said it as if he wasn’t bullying a younger person. But he only sent out one person. If even this person was defeated, Caldwell Harding’s face would be completely lost. Moreover, this participant was the strongest among Tom Harding’s Level Six experts. The potential of the Harding family members was much stronger than outsiders could imagine. He didn’t believe that the person Caldwell Harding brought could win!
Tom Harding was confident in his heart. However, Robin Bailey was observing everything around him, focusing on Ray Harding in the main position and the people around him. Then he raised his hand and said, “So this is the Harding family. I’ve finally found you.”