<h4>Chapter 2393: Chapter 2393: The te</h4>


    The atmosphere was somewhat stiff for a moment.


    Everyone harbored their own secrets, and those who were tough in the Rose Family have now softened.


    Those who were already soft have be even softer.


    Only a few were willing to fight.


    At this moment, everyone’s eyes were on the current Family Head of the Rose Family.


    "I ask you, for a broken dish, is it worth sacrificing so many lives of the Rose Family?" The old man kept persuading, "Is face really worth money? Hard strength is the key! If you get along with him, and be friends in the future, wouldn’t it be beneficial?"


    "I..." Hume Rose was scolded and realized that he indeed revered martial prowess and had been inconsiderate in many things.


    Even...


    So stupid.


    Indeed, there’s a reason the Rose Family had two Family Heads.


    What the old man said had indeed not urred to him.


    "Think about it, you two just had a showdown, what skills does the opponent possess? That’s a top-tier fighter! The biggest taboo among the strong is a fight. Both sides are wounded, only for others to take the opportunity to rise!"


    The old man pointed at the cavalry: "Look at them, each fierce and formidable, all top-notch experts! Moreover, they don’t want to fight, but are providing ample respect to us, it’s not worth it."


    "Listening to such words is more valuable than studying for ten years! Uncle, I realize my mistake," Hume Rose bowed deeply to the old man and shouted to his n mates of the Rose Family, "From this day forward, my uncle, Brantley Rose, shall serve as Family Head! I will still oversee martial arts, but everything else will be handled by my uncle."


    "Agreed!" The Rose Family people spoke out on the spot.


    Brantley Rose already had prestige, was well-like, and didn’t assume the position of Family Head earlier due to Jayceon Rose’s cleverness, who was appointed by the previous Family Head.


    But Brantley Rose was somewhat older and regretfully not chosen.


    Now that the crucial Martial Arts Family Head relented, Brantley Rose finally legitimately became the Family Head.


    "Since the position is thrust upon me in an emergency, I will not refuse. Once the Rose Family’s matters are resolved, I will naturally make way," Brantley Rose did not decline but walked over to Julius Reed, smiled, and said, "Looking at this young man full of arrogance, it seems he’s not ordinary. Over a dish, there’s no need to let it harm our rtionship. Someone, lead the way!"


    "The old gentleman is indeed wise; everyone should head back," Julius Reed turned, walked to the cavalry leader, and whispered, "When I return, I’ll talk to Whitaker Dog; you all did well, I’ll give you more money, so head back."


    "Oh, thank you, Boss... cough, thank you, Brother!" the leader hurriedly kept a serious demeanor.


    They were hired by Julius Reed from Whitaker Dog.


    Usually, they carried coffins.


    And cried at graves.


    They could do anything but fight.


    "Ah, Brother, forgot to ask, where is this ce? Looks grand!" the armored cavalry asked curiously.


    "Southeast Rose Family," Julius Reed’s words had justnded.


    Thud!


    The cavalry was so frightened he fell directly from the horse!


    Southeast Rose Family!


    The overlord of the martial arts world!


    Was he seeking death bying here?


    This move immediately caught the Rose Family’s attention.


    "Skip the bow and kneel ceremony outside. Although I manage strictly, let’s keep things simple for outsiders," Julius Reed patted the person behind him andughed, pointing to those coffins: "The spiritual medicine inside, everyone can take some, just a small token."


    After saying that, he walked alongside Brantley Rose.


    "Thank you, sir, for the effort," Julius Reed quietly slipped him a brocade box.


    "Haha, it’s only right," Brantley Rose calmly slipped it into his sleeve, "The Rose Family, from now on, will follow my directions. Little brother, if you have any interests, just tell me."


    "With someone as wise as sir in the Rose Family, it will surely continue to hold the overlord position for a thousand years!" Julius Reedughed happily, "This time, it’s personally concocted by my royal apothecary, Karen, guaranteed to keep your waist from aching and legs from hurting."


    "Then I must try it tonight," Brantley Rose’s eyes gleamed with anticipation.


    It’s a treasure!


    Worth its weight in gold!


    With Brantley Rose leading the way, Julius Reed seamlessly arrived at the Rose Family’s location where the Zodiac Lotus Shadow was ced.


    The Zodiac Lotus Shadow was gone, leaving only a glowing seven-color dish.


    Disregarding the dish’s origins, just looking at the workmanship shows it’s no ordinary item!


    The brilliant light resembles a rainbow.


    "May I take a look?" Julius Reed reached out and asked.


    "Please feel free! If it weren’t too precious, I would gift it to you!" Brantley Rose asionally took out the brocade box, his eyes full of anticipation.


    Julius Reed picked up the dish and examined it thoroughly.


    Indeed, it bore words like granted by the great lord.


    Also, some dates andmendations from the Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance to the Rose Family.


    Everything seemed normal, in line with the rewards back then.


    But something was wrong; the issue was right there.


    No one knew the Lotus’s effects, otherwise, why wasn’t there an uproar back then?


    The only exnation was that everyone at the time thought the Lotus was just something superficially attractive.


    But why did the Lotus bloom on the dish?


    Julius Reed examined it under the sunlight continually.


    The light began to refract on the dish.


    Aside from the dazzling disy, there was no other discovery.


    Thinking about it, Julius Reed extended his finger and ced it where the Lotus had been.


    In an instant!


    A torrent of chaotic disordered images surged into his mind!


    ughter, blood, and dismembered limbs everywhere!


    Statues, temples!


    Countless worshipers, fanatical holy warriors, and rebels!


    These images shed by!


    Julius Reed felt his brain could barely contain these images, quickly withdrawing his finger!


    Indeed, as he thought, there’s an issue inside.


    The Lotus bloomed into the Zodiac Lotus Shadow because of the dish.


    "I want to talk to Hume Rose," Julius Reed nced at the dish onest time and ced it back.


    Inside the hall.


    Only three people.


    Hume Rose, Brantley Rose, and Julius Reed.


    Hume Rose still harbored resentment; while he conceded today, it didn’t mean he didn’t hold grudges.


    "To be honest, I’m here to help you," Julius Reed opened with silence.


    "Did I hear it right?" Hume Rose was first stunned, then sneered, "Help me? Are you helping us or deceiving us! I warn you, don’t go too far!"


    "Hey, don’t be rash!" Brantley Rose spoke, "Let him finish."


    "You heard correctly, I am here to help you," Julius Reed looked at Brantley Rose, "I don’t want any conditions, I am willing to help you recover that Lotus. Consider it a small apology for the misunderstanding earlier..."


    "However, if I find the Lotus, and ites into my possession, I hope you allow me to observe it in your Rose Family for a day, with you arranging people around at will. After the day is over, I will return it to you and then leave," Julius Reed picked up his teacup and took a sip.


    "How will you pursue it?" Hume Rose slightly frowned.


    He wants to reim the treasure and seek revenge!


    "I have my methods, but right now, I must understand things to avoid unnecessary casualties," Julius Reed set down the teacup and spoke slowly.