The Rocher Manor was located by the river that ran through the middle of Hemount City. It was a sprawling ten acres ofnd that looked nothing but luxurious from the outside, with no buildings surrounding it at all.


    This one-of-a-kind piece of property was a clear status symbol for the Rochers in Hemount City.


    Just then, over in the living room, Sawyer stood in the middle of the room trembling from head to toe with his two bodyguards as Chady on the floor, his livelihood still uncertain.


    On the sofa sat Seamus, looking positively ashen, as well as a few other core members of the Rocher family.


    Next to Seamus sat an old, bearded man radiating an aura that was starkly different from all the Rochers.


    James Rocher, Seamus'' younger brother said, "The Neeses beat Sawyer up and killed Chad. This is clearly a provocation, and we need to change strategies now. We''re taking the Neeses down right away."


    The rest of the Rochers nodded in agreement.


    The Rochers had never been humiliated quite like this, and the Neeses were in big trouble.


    Yet Seamus merely sneered. "I told Sawyer not to start any trouble, but look at what he''s done! Now his face is swollen, and we''ve been humiliated. I hope you''re happy!"


    "Dad, I just wanted to give the Neeses a warning! Sarah running away from her engagement is a huge act of disrespect to the Rochers. Shouldn''t I have taught them a lesson?" Sawyer had snapped out of his stupor now and was raising his voice again.


    Seamus paid him no mind, turning to the elder sitting next to him instead. "Elder Fornst, how powerful do you think this guy is judging from Chad''s wounds?"


    The elder was none other than Sanctuary level cultivator Chandler Fornst, who worked for the Rochers.


    Chandler replied, "Peak Ambience at most, from the look of those injuries."


    "Could he be of Sanctuary level?" Seamus frowned.


    Chandler smiled. "Mister Rocher, there are only a handful of Sanctuary level cultivators in the world. Not everyone can reach such a high level. Besides, Sawyer said that the guy was in his twenties at most. It''s honestly impressive enough that he''s at peak Ambience level."


    "Well, I''m a lot less worried then." Seamus chuckled, before looking around him. "I''ll bring Sawyer to the Nees Manor to apologize. Everyone can continue with the work. The wedding must not be postponed."


    "What?"


    Sawyer and the rest of the Rochers thought their ears had malfunctioned, staring at Seamus in disbelief.


    Yet Seamus said coldly, "The marriage is a big deal, and must carry on as nned. Everything else can wait until after that."


    "I''m not going, Dad! The Rochers have never had to apologize for something like this, are you trying to bring down our pride?" Sawyer was the first to disagree.


    James said as well, "Seamus, why don''t we take the opportunity to take down the Neeses for good? All we have to do is kill a few of them and throw a bit of money at them aspensation. Why do we have to apologize?"


    "You don''t know shit," Seamus said coldly. "Why get physical when we could just take them down with a scheme? Once we''ve gained full control of the Neeses, we''ll have plenty of time to teach them a lesson. All you can think of is killing and hurting others!"


    The words left everyone speechless at once.


    Seamus'' methods had always been respected by all the Rochers.


    He knew exactly what methods to use in different situations, and thus the rest of


    the Rocher family had never dared to say much in retaliation.


    Even Sawyer had no choice but to swallow his pride.


    Chandler looked approvingly at Seamus. "This is what a true leader does. You should all learn from him."


    The rest of the Rochers bowed to Chandler. They were all deeply respectful towards this elite, as he was a Sanctuary level expert.


    Just then, however, someone appeared at the door. "Mister Seamus, Warner Nees is here and asking for you."