The Almighty Dragon General Novel

Chapter 864 Tobias gave James a once over before letting out a pleased huff.

Not bad, your complexions improved.

James eyes bored into the elderly man before him.

Technically, Tobias was James grand-uncle.

However, he was the farthest thing from family to James whose anger at the events from ten years still burned furiously in his chest.

Ignoring the hateful gaze directed at him, Tobias addressed James, Im sure youve already heard from Maxinne that theyll seek to destabilize the situation by killing you.

Unfortunately, the Cadens can no longer afford to protect you.

Never taking his eyes off Tobias, James said coldly, I dont need the Cadens protection.

Oho ? Tobias exclaimed in amusement.

His lips twitched into something resembling a smile.

Youre courageous, Ill give you that.

However, in your current condition, you dont have a snowballs chance in hell against them.

Even if you had no injuries and were in peak condition, youll still get crushed with extreme ease if you faced them.

Youre merely a first-rank practitioner at the end of the day.

… But, seeing as youre a Caden, it would be inappropriate for me as the patriarch of the family to simply stick my head in the sand and leave you to your fate.

James looked at Tobias, unsure of what he was about to say.

Tobias snapped his fingers.

Take him to the basement.

Understood.

Maxine nodded.

Tobias whirled around and walked out of the room.

Meanwhile, Maxine helped James onto a wheelchair and wheeled him out.

James figeted in his seat.

Why the basement? Maxine turned to him with a knowing glint in her eyes.

Youre in luck, James.

Although, whether or not you receive the knowledge is up to you.

James pursed his lips together.

Nothing is making any sense.

What do you mean? Maxine looked ahead as she continued explaining to James, You should have seen the items contained in the box unearthed from the ancient tomb of the Prince of Orchid.

Perhaps you have also heard that these items are the key to unravelling the secret of the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffsides Edge.

Many have gazed their upon the painting itself, but only you, grandpa, and our great-grandfather are know about the contents of the box.

The legends are true.

The items inside the box can truly unravel the secret of the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffsides Edge.

What the painting is concealling is the methods of reaching the ninth rank.

More specifically, it details the secrets of an unparalleled cultivation method.

Realization dawned on James face when he heard this.

Am I going to have a chance to decipher the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffsides Edge? The corners of Maxines mouth turned up.

You should be honored.

Only a handful of our family members have the right to do so.

My grandfather is hoping that youll be able to uncover the secrets hidden within Moonlit Flowers on Cliffsides Edge.

Thats your only hope in being able to face down the Johnstons.

She continued to wheel James towards the mansions basement.

The Cadens mansion could only be described as labrynthian.

The courtyard had a long, corridor that seemed to have no end in sight.

There was also an artificial hill in the courtyard which held a hidden security feature.

Maxine pressed a button, and a passageway appeared.

They entered the hidden passageway and arrived at an underground basement.

It was a rather modest basement that was surrounded by bronze walls on all sides.

A painting hung in the center of the basement.

The antiquated painting displayed a mountain, a flower, and an ordinary-looking wooden house.

Tobias was already waiting there.

Standing before the painting, he looked at it reverently.

Were here, Grandpa Maxine announced their presence as she pushed James wheelchair.

Youre free to leave.

Tobias inclined his head toward his granddaughter.

James eyes were also immediately drawn towards the painting.

It was the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffsides Edge which he had seen in his grandfathers room when he was a young boy.

Tobias raised his eyebrow.

You should have seen this before.

Do you recognise it? Yes… James nodded.

I first saw it when I was a boy.

My grandfather would often stare at this painting alone in his room.

This is the familys treasure Scroll, the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffsides Edge.

Its origins can be traced back to thousands of years ago.

Thomas began to elaborate.