Chapter 435 Stolen Image
The Cabinet Room's four guardians squared off against the Powell family's Four Currents.
The guardians were immediately thrown back.
Their bodies hit the ground from six feet up, stumbling several feet backward.
Meanwhile, the Four Currents only took a half-step back.
From this initial clash, it was clear that the Cabinet Room's guardians were no match for the Powell family's Four Currents.
Chloe, disguised as Paisley, wore a somber expression and said, "Is the Powell family really looking to pick a fight with the Bennett family? If that's the case, I'll definitely let my grandfather know when I get back."
Amos looked at her, his old face serious, and said, "Ms. Bennett, you must be kidding. The Four Ancient Families have coexisted peacefully for centuries. The Powell family has always followed our ancestral teachings. But the Bennett family created the Cabinet Room, leading Bennett family members to kill Powell family members. What does this mean? Are you trying to provoke a conflict?"
Chloe, disguised as Paisley, didn't respond.
She glanced at the unconscious Larry on the ground and said, "You've injured a Bennett family member. When I return, I'll definitely inform my grandfather. Take him away."
The four guardians came forward, picked up the unconscious Larry, and left quickly under the watchful eyes of the Powell family.
Logan's face was grim as he asked, "Are we just going to let them leave like that?"
Amos's expression was serious as he replied, "The Bennett family is determined to provoke a conflict. Aurora Citadel is likely to be thrown into chaos. I wonder how powerful the Bennett family's strongest member is now."
A key member of the Powell family said, "Their level is probably quite high. They might have already unlocked the secret of the Moonlit Artwork."
"Let's disperse," Amos said, waving his hand slightly.
Chloe took the unconscious Larry away.
In a black SUV.
A person in a black robe was checking Larry's injuries.
Chloe asked anxiously, "How is he?"
The person in the black robe spoke in a raspy voice, "His injuries are severe. He was already hurt before, and now the Qi he cultivated has been forcibly scattered. The Qi is wreaking havoc inside him, damaging his internal organs. He needs to be taken to a hospital immediately, or his life will be in danger."
"What?" Chloe's face turned pale, and she hurriedly said, "You, you're all experts. Hurry, save him!"
"We haven't studied medicine and can't treat him. It's best to take him to a hospital quickly. We need to leave now. All the forces in Aurora Citadel are watching the Powell family. If we don't leave, we might be stopped."
At that moment, the driver received a phone call.
"Yes, understood."
After the call, he turned and said, "Miss, the master has instructed us to take Larry to the Bennett family. They will save him."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
"Miss, your flight has been booked. You need to go back to the hotel, change clothes, and return to Sunset City. Staying in Aurora Citadel will be dangerous."
"But..."
"This is the master's order."
"Alright," Chloe said, reluctantly.
Meanwhile, at the Powell family estate.
Tonight, Chloe, disguised as Paisley from the Bennett family, came to take Larry away.
But as they were leaving, Amos struck Larry, scattering his cultivated Qi.
In the Powell family meeting room.
The Powell family leaders gathered to discuss their strategy.
However, Amos was no longer leading the meeting. Instead, an even older man was in charge.
The old man was extremely aged, with a wrinkled face and lifeless eyes, appearing devoid of any vitality.
He was the Powell family's ancestor, the highest-ranking and most powerful member of the family.
He had been in seclusion, but the severity of the situation forced him to come out. The Powell family faced an existential crisis.
While the Powell family held their family meeting.
In the Powell family's backyard, at the Powell family's library.
This was the retreat of the Powell family's ancestor, but now he was attending the family meeting. A man in a black robe and mask jumped down from a distant tree.
With a single leap, he appeared in front of the room.
He gently pushed open the door and quickly entered, closing the door behind him.
Once inside the library, he began searching rapidly but couldn't find what he was looking for.
"Where is it?" he murmured softly.
Standing in the middle of the library, he carefully scanned the room and noticed a grassy mound.
He walked over, sat on the mound, and looked ahead.
Then, he stood up.
He approached the bookshelf.
Looking at the floor.
There were signs of movement on the floor.
He gently pushed the bookshelf.
The bookshelf moved, revealing a hidden door in the wall.
The masked man was overjoyed and quickly walked over, taking out a black box from the hidden door. He opened the box.
Inside was an ancient scroll.
He opened it and saw a painting.
The painting depicted simple bamboo.
"The Powell family's thousand-year-old Moonlight Fisher's Song."
The masked man let out a laugh, then rolled up the scroll, closed the box, and put it back in its place. He pushed the bookshelf back.
After completing this, he turned and left.
He quickly disappeared into the darkness.
Chloe returned to the hotel.
She quickly removed the human skin mask from her face, changed clothes, and was about to leave.
At that moment, Richard returned.
"Grandfather." She called out.
"Yes." Richard nodded slightly and said, "You don't need to worry about the next steps. Go back to Sunset City."
"But Larry, the guardians said Larry's cultivated Qi was scattered. He's crippled." Chloe's face was filled with concern.
Richard waved his hand slightly and said, "Don't worry. He's been taken to the Bennett family. They won't let him die."
Chloe asked in confusion, "Mr. Bennett, why don't you save Larry yourself? Why rely on the Bennett family? I believe you can save Larry."
"No need to ask further. Just go back and wait for Larry. He'll return to Sunset City soon."
Although Chloe was puzzled, she didn't ask more.
She nodded, "Alright, I'll go back now."
"Go on, go on," Richard said, waving his hand slightly.
Chloe didn't linger and turned to leave.
After Chloe left, Richard took off his black coat, pulled out an ancient scroll from his pocket, opened it, and spread it out on the table. He looked at the painting on the table, a faint smile on his old face.
"What a beautiful Moonlight Fisher's Song."
Richard admired the painting on the table, his face showing satisfaction.
Soon, there was a knock on the door.
Richard put away the painting and called out, "Come in."
The door opened, and the four guardians returned.
Richard asked, "How did it go?"
"We've taken him to the Bennett family. We left him at the door and left."
"Good," Richard nodded. "You should find a chance to leave, too. Aurora Citadel will be chaotic soon. Lay low and observe for a while."
"Understood." The four guardians didn't linger and quickly left.
Richard stretched, yawned, and muttered, "I'm tired. Now let's see the Four Great Families fight it out."
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