Matthias was explaining everything to Lachlan because he wanted him to compete on behalf of the Graham family.
In their eyes, Lachlan had a strong background and wouldn't be interested in participating as a lone cultivator. Being taken in by other hidden forces, Lachlan would definitely not be interested. And now it seemed that was indeed the case!
Despite being young, Lachlan had already reached mid-level Uppecia cultivation stage. Although his aptitude seemed inferior to Savannah's, it was still good for his age. If he agreed to compete under the name of the Graham family, they should be able to pass Clan Grand Competition's test with both Savannah and him passing together and thus keep their family status!
As Matthias finished speaking, Lachlan just smiled without giving any indication of what he thought about it all. After some contemplation though, Matthias offered him a deal, "30%! Mr. Willis, if you help us keep our status, then we will give you 30% of all resources obtained during cultivation."
Lachlan raised an eyebrow at this offer; it finally piqued his interest.
However, at this moment, Savannah looked unimpressed and said disdainfully, "Why should we give him 30%? What can he do even if he goes? Dad didn't you say before that Ghost Plaque Sect's expert disabled him? He didn't even have the courage to fight me!"
She felt nothing but contempt towards Lachlan thinking that despite having connections, his talent was dull and cowardly.
"Savannah, shut your mouth!" Raul used his authority as head of household while smiling apologetically at Lachlan, "What do you think?"
Lachlan shrugged noncommittally, "We'll see when the time comes."
Hearing this response made Savannah sneer even more contemptuously, thinking she had hit the nail on its head. This guy didn't have enough courage or skill for such competitions.
Meanwhile, Matthias and Raul were disappointed with how things turned out; perhaps Lachlan hadn't fully recovered from previous injuries yet...
...
In the afternoon, Lachlan left the Graham family with Nora. As soon as he got home, he received a call from Eduard.
"Eduard, what's up?" Lachlan answered.
"Lachlan, I have important information to tell you," Eduard said gravely. "It concerns you."
"Oh? What is it?" Lachlan was confused.
"I received reliable information that Deity's Tears has issued a kill order on you and has secretly sent several top assassins into the country to seek revenge for Hades and Dante Black," Eduard explained. "One of these assassins is Lucifer, who is ranked number one on the international Death List. He became a Divine Realm master five years ago."
Lachlan raised an eyebrow at this news. "Deity's Tears? That infamous organization with global influence?"
"Yes," Eduard confirmed. "You killed two of their grandmasters when you escorted Conor to Iylonio last time."
Eduard sounded guilty as he spoke about it; he felt responsible for dragging Lachlan into this mess by asking him for escorting Conor.
"I remember," Lachlan said calmly.
"Lachlan, don't take this lightly!" Eduard warned him urgently. "Although your strength is formidable, these assassins are not easy opponents! And it's not just Deity's Tears, Skiola's Shadow Blade Sect seems to have also sent some high-level experts after you! They're seeking revenge for Sagi and Miyasaki whom you killed before. They were members of Shadow Blade Sect!"
Lachlan frowned at this new development; things were getting complicated now that another group had entered the fray besides Deity's Tears.
"You can't let your guard down!" Eduard continued seriously. "I suggest that during this time period, bring your family over here in my security zone where my troops will protect all of you! Even if both Deity's Tears and Shadow Blade Sect are bold enough to come after us there, we won't let them get away with anything."
Lachlan couldn't help but feel troubled by all of this news; not only did he have Deity's Tear coming after him but now there was also Shadow Blade Sect involved too?
Although Lachlan wasn't worried about himself since his skills allowed him even fight against Core Formation level masters, what worried him more was how his loved ones could be affected by all these events happening around them.
It was impossible for him to be with Nora or Miranda 24/7, and he didn't even know when the experts from Deity's Tears and Shadow Blade Sect would show up. Could he just sit around with his wife and kid and not do anything?
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