Felix stood up from the ground, clutching his chest and enduring the pain. Watching Edmund''s back, he was deeply shocked. Felix had initially believed that although Edmund had some power, he was at a rtive disadvantage by opposing the Eight Great Families.


    In such a situation, Edmund would certainly appreciate every cultivator willing to join him and work for him. Felix had chosen to join Edmund at this time to gain his favor, thinking that by having a dual identity, he could benefit from both sides.


    However, Edmund has finally revealed his ambition. Felix, who was very skilled at understanding others'' thoughts, had not seen through Edmund in the past. Now, he finally realized that Edmund''s kindness was just an illusion. He merely saw Felix as a pawn.


    Tonight, if Felixpleted Edmund''s wish by using a trick to remove Babbit, the head of the Reyne family, then from now on, with Edmund in control of the Reyne family, he would have no more enemies in Buck Town.


    By then, Felix would be Edmund''s greatest enemy. Edmund would not be treating him better but would instead choose to kill him to keep the secret.


    The seemingly benevolent Edmund was, in reality, a hypocrite with a sinister heart. Just like Babbit, Edmund had ambitions. Felix felt exhausted maneuvering between these two, lowered his head, and said softly, "Yes, my Lord. I will go now."


    Felix took the Dark Mask and left the basement, his figure blending into the darkness. Meanwhile, inside the Reyne family mansion, in a secret chamber, Babbit was pacing back and forth, anxiously waiting.


    Although the Reyne family would benefit regardless of whether this n seeded, deep down, Babbit still hoped Felix would seed this time, as no one would want to miss out on eight thousand years of cultivation.


    The danger the Reyne family faced was not just the power suppression from Edmund. In fact, the root problem was the internal conflicts within the four major families. Once Edmund was killed, these conflicts would inevitably erupt.


    At thest Albert family banquet, Dorrah and Grote''s attitudes had proven everything. Ten thousand years ago, two cultivators from the upper dimensions had given the four families a chance, leading to the current Eight Great Families, but they did not respect those two dimensional guardians.


    Now, with Dorrah and Grote in power, they had no respect for the dimensional guardians. How could he hope for them to respect him and Conrad? So, a battle between the four major families was inevitable.


    In fact, Babbit knew this battle woulde sooner orter, and he had already nned for it. If the four major families fought among themselves, as the head of the Reyne family and the strongest among the four heads, Dorrah and Grote would undoubtedly target him first.


    Though Babbit had cultivated in Azure Dragon Lake for ten thousand years, greatly enhancing his power and strength, he did not believe he could face both Dora and Grote simultaneously. Thus, Babbit still needed to boost his strength.


    Now, with this imminent battle, Babbit hoped Felix could bring back the Dark Mask, which would add eight thousand years of cultivation to him. Then, when facing simultaneous attacks from Dorrah and Grote, Babbit would have a seventy percent chance of killing them.


    As Babbit felt anxious, he suddenly heard faint footsteps outside. A slight smile appeared on his lips, knowing it was Felix returning. Felix had not disappointed him.


    Immediately, Babbit turned around, facing the wall, and after a few seconds of quiet waiting, Felix appeared behind him, kneeling on one knee, and said softly, "Master, I''ve brought back what you wanted."


    "Oh?"


    Babbit turned around, seeing Felix kneeling on the ground, respectfully holding out the Dark Mask with both hands. Babbit nced at the Dark Mask, a look of surprise shing in his eyes, and said with a frown, "You actually managed to bring back the Dark Mask. This truly exceeds my expectations."


    Felix coughed.