Chapter 503 Fear of the Rivera Family's Mastery
Facing Cody, Paisley didn't dare say a word.
She knelt on the ground with her head down, waiting for Cody's punishment.
Cody's face was full of anger. He raised his hand, powerful Qi gathering in his palm, but he didn't strike down.
After a long while, he let out a sigh, withdrew his hand, swept his sleeves, and clasped his hands behind his back.
Larry went to help Paisley up.
But Paisley stayed firmly on her knees, refusing to get up.
It wasn't that she didn't want to—she didn't dare.
Larry let go of her and looked at Cody, who stood to the side with an angry expression and his hands behind his back. "This has nothing to do with her. It's all trouble caused by Megan. You shouldn't take it out on her."
Cody waved his hand slightly and sighed, "Alright, get up first."
Only then did Paisley stand up. She stood to the side without saying a word.
Cody ordered, "You may leave now."
"Yes."
Paisley turned and left.
Cody walked toward the pavilion.
Larry followed closely behind.
The two sat down almost simultaneously.
Cody sighed, "I know it's not her fault, but you don't understand what the Bennett family is facing. It's not just the other three families, but other martial practitioners too. The Bennett family must find powerful allies to remain undefeated at the conference in a few months. Otherwise, the Bennett family will be attacked from all sides, and the entire family will be destroyed."
Larry knew something about the Bennett family's situation. He knew their current circumstances were dire, and the marriage alliance with the Rivera family was a desperate measure.
Larry spoke up, "Since things have already come to this, taking it out on Paisley won't help. The urgent matter is to figure out how to solve these problems. I have another question for you."
"Go ahead."
Larry asked, "Who exactly is Mr. Strother?"
Cody thought for a moment and said, "I'm not entirely sure either. If I'm not mistaken, he should be a descendant of the Gu raising people who were defeated a hundred years ago. As for which family he belongs to exactly, I don't know. I only know this person is very powerful—at least sixth realm, possibly even seventh realm."
Larry asked again, "What was the failed plan from a hundred years ago, the plan that was never completed?"
Now he stood on the nation's side, and Greg was his enemy. He needed to understand the opponent's information and goals to better respond.
Cody shook his head. "I don't know much. I only know that when Summer Nation was founded and the new Summer Nation was established, the Gu raising people suggested taking advantage of the opportunity to launch a military attack on the defeated nations, but this was rejected. That's why internal conflict broke out in Summer Nation, leading to the battle against the Gu raising people."
Cody wasn't born a hundred years ago.
What he knew, he had learned from his elders.
And a hundred years ago, the Bennett family elders were only in their twenties. Now, nearing the end of their lives, they had been in retreat for many years without appearing.
Since Cody didn't know, Larry stopped asking and changed the subject. "Given the current situation, how can the Bennett family's crisis be resolved?"
Cody said, "It's all because of the map guarded by the four families. The maps of the other three families were stolen, and they all believe the Bennett family stole them. Now there are only two solutions: first, find the real thief who stole the maps; second, gather allies to face off against the other three families at the conference."
"I really don't know who stole the maps. I'm working on the second option, but now it's been ruined."
Cody sighed helplessly.
"The Bennett family has been passed down for a thousand years, but I never thought it would be destroyed in my hands. I'm a sinner of the Bennett family. I've failed our ancestors."
"Is there no other way? Can't it be mediated?" Larry asked with a frown.
"There is one more way." Cody suddenly looked up at Larry.
Larry asked, "What way?"
Cody said, "You've already opened all your meridians. In the entire world, you're the only one who hasn't reached the fifth realm but has opened all meridians. Your Qi is advancing rapidly. If you can reach the fifth realm before the conference, then the Bennett family will have one more fifth realm expert, and we might be able to turn things around."
"Fifth realm—is that enough?" Larry's face showed doubt.
Although fifth realm strength was powerful, it couldn't dominate the world.
Within Summer Nation, there were many who exceeded the fifth realm.
Cody said, "Although it might not be enough, at least there's some chance. And if you work harder, you might even reach the sixth realm. Larry, I believe in you. You can do it. The Bennett family's future depends on you."
"I'll do my best."
Larry couldn't make any promises. He could only try his hardest in these last two months to reach the fifth realm.
That way, he would not only have the power to protect himself but could also instantly resolve the Bennett family's crisis.
However, he was starting to distrust Cody a bit.
Cody seemed kind and friendly, but Paisley was terrified of him. Paisley must know what kind of person Cody really was to be so afraid. Otherwise, she wouldn't be like this.
"Did you read the combat technique manual I had Paisley bring you?"
"Yes, I did."
Cody reminded him seriously, "This is the Bennett family's secret martial art. Only a handful of people in the Bennett family can practice it. Don't casually pass it on to others."
"After I memorized it, I destroyed it."
"Good." Cody nodded and waved his hand slightly. "There's nothing for you to do staying at the Bennett family. Go back to Sunset City as soon as possible. Once you reach the fifth realm, you can return to the family and practice the Bennett family's true ultimate technique—the Heavenly Thirteen Swords."
"What about Paisley?" Larry hesitated slightly.
He wanted to leave too, but he was worried about Paisley.
"I'll think of another way to see if I can explain things to the Rivera family." Cody sighed. "I was just angry earlier. Fortunately, you stopped me in time, or I would have made a big mistake."
With these words from Cody, Larry felt relieved.
"What, you're still not leaving?"
Cody glanced at Larry.
Larry hesitated slightly before finally speaking up. "Do you really have to marry Paisley off to the Rivera family for an alliance? Is there no other choice?"
"What?"
Cody shot him a look, his expression darkening slightly. "If I don't use her for a marriage alliance to win over the Rivera family, can you protect the Bennett family?"
Hearing this, Larry fell silent.
He didn't have the power to protect the Bennett family.
"Alright, go back." Cody waved his hand again, then stood up and turned to leave.
Larry sat on the stone bench in the pavilion, his expression quite grave.
After sitting for a while, he finally stood up and left.
At the Bennett Manor, in the back courtyard.
After Paisley returned to her room, she sat there in a daze.
Before long, Cody pushed the door open and walked in.
She immediately reacted, instantly kneeling on the ground with her head down, saying softly, "Grandfather, I'm sorry. It was my carelessness that brought such big trouble to the Bennett family. Please punish me, Grandfather."
Cody walked in and looked at Paisley kneeling on the ground. He said calmly, "Paisley, whether you marry into the Rivera family or not doesn't really matter. Do you know what Grandfather is really worried about?"
Paisley remained silent.
Cody continued, "It's the Tenfold Tranquil Palms. In all of Summer Nation, against anyone else, Grandfather is confident of remaining undefeated. But the Tenfold Tranquil Palms is too powerful. Grandfather has thought about it for twenty years and still hasn't figured out how to counter it."
Paisley knelt on the ground with her head down, saying softly, "Even if the marriage alliance fails, Paisley will find a way to infiltrate the Rivera family and steal the Tenfold Tranquil Palms. Please give me a chance, Grandfather."
Cody stood up and helped Paisley to her feet, patting her shoulder. "That would be best. Once we have the Tenfold Tranquil Palms, Grandfather will never interfere with your freedom again. You can be with whoever you like."
With that, he turned and left.
After Cody left, Paisley sat directly on the floor, as if she had lost all hope, her eyes vacant.
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