Hearing the words "Dragon Seal," Charles Griffin's eyes flickered as he asked, "Little girl, when is the family assembly?"

"Probably in about half a month, but you shouldn't even think about getting the Dragon Seal. Lily sis has already reached the sixth level of the Dragon Vein Realm. Among the younger generation, only William Bennett big brother can match her, and William Bennett big brother already got the Dragon Seal long ago. This time, the Dragon Seal is probably reserved for Lily sis... Alright, I won't talk to you anymore, I have to hurry back to cultivate and try to reach the sixth level of the Dragon Vein Realm."

After saying this, the little girl ran off. Her long black hair swayed behind her, making her look quite cute.

Charles Griffin watched her leave and swallowed.

"This little girl is top-notch in both looks and character, but fate is blind—she just had to become my cousin. There's absolutely nothing I can do. What a bitter fate."

Sitting on the bluestone, Charles Griffin looked in the direction of the The Bennett Family.

"Sixth level of the Dragon Vein Realm... In half a month, I probably won't have anything to do with it. But, my old man strongly urged me—how can I not get this Dragon Seal? That little girl is working so hard, so I can't slack off even a bit. Sixth level of the Dragon Vein Realm? Fine, I'll risk my life cultivating, maybe I'll have a sliver of a chance!"

"Train! Work hard! Persevere!"

Sweat streamed down.

It wasn't until nightfall that Charles Griffin returned to the The Bennett Family. By then, the The Bennett Family had already lit lanterns, the whole place bright.

Just as he was about to enter, a large group of people came out in a grand procession. Charles Griffin looked up, standing right in front of them, and those who had been chatting happily immediately saw him.

At the front was a beautiful woman—Sophie Bennett, Charles Griffin's mother.

Behind Sophie Bennett was a charming young lady, the very Lily Bennett at the sixth level of the Dragon Vein Realm mentioned by Liam Bennett. She was eighteen this year, the eldest of the The Bennett Family, and the daughter of Sophie Bennett's big brother, Ryan Bennett.

The eldest son of the The Bennett Family patriarch was named Ryan Bennett, who now managed the daily affairs of the The Bennett Family. The second son, Ethan Bennett, was in charge of the family's business, and the third daughter was Sophie Bennett, responsible for teaching the younger generation's cultivation.

The eldest of the The Bennett Family, Ryan Bennett, had two children, a son and a daughter: William Bennett and Lily Bennett. William Bennett was the top of the younger generation in the The Bennett Family, and Lily Bennett was the young lady before him.

The second son, Ethan Bennett, also had a son and a daughter: Charles Griffin's archrival Zachary Bennett and the Liam Bennett he had just met.

Sophie Bennett was the only female elder with profound cultivation, so Lily Bennett had always followed her in training, almost like her half-daughter.

On this side were two women, while on the other side were two men.

The one chatting and laughing with Sophie Bennett at the front was a handsome middle-aged man, with a long beard, dressed in a snow-white robe, graceful and elegant. Behind him followed a young man, eyes sharp as lightning, athletic build, every movement exuding confidence, and bearing a resemblance to the middle-aged man.

It seemed these two were father and son.

At that moment, seeing Charles Griffin standing in front of them, Sophie Bennett was stunned for a second, then quickly smiled at the middle-aged man and said, "Big Brother White, I wanted to show you our The Bennett Family's orchid pond and rain lotuses, but it's getting late..."

"No worries, Qingmei. We both live in Baiyang Town, we see each other all the time. If I have free time, I'll visit again. The reputation of the The Bennett Family's orchid pond and rain lotuses is truly well-known..."

The two chatted and laughed, passing by Charles Griffin with a group of guards.

Only Lily Bennett turned her face away, giving Charles Griffin a cold glance, then started chatting with the young man beside her, occasionally letting out coquettish laughter.

"Great, completely ignoring my existence. As if I'm no different from thin air."

Charles Griffin gradually clenched his fists.

"So, now that my father is dead, you're eager to find someone new. Never mind my father's reputation, but as for this Samuel White, I absolutely can't let you go with him! Even if you have no feelings for me, I, Charles Griffin, cannot be ungrateful—after all, you gave me life..."

"Samuel White, he acts like a gentleman on the surface, but he's not a good person at all. Last time, those girls from the Jade Pavilion were killed by him..."

Seeing this middle-aged man chatting and laughing with Sophie Bennett, Charles Griffin remembered that incident deep in his memory. Those girls from the Jade Pavilion were his good friends, performing arts but not selling themselves, but he secretly abducted them. If Charles Griffin hadn't seen it by chance, it would have gone completely unnoticed. From that day on, he knew that Samuel White was actually a beast in human form.

"In front of this Samuel White, you actually belittled me so much today, ignoring my existence. But I, Charles Griffin, am not someone who will fade into obscurity. The more you want me to disappear, the more I will show myself before you. If you think my father and I are useless, then I'll just keep getting stronger!"

"One day, when I stand before you, not only will you not dare to look me in the eye, you'll even have to kneel and beg for forgiveness! As a mother, you've never fulfilled your duty! I hate you! But I can't ignore you the way you ignore me!"

At that moment, as the group brushed past him, Charles Griffin lowered his head, clenched his fists, his nails digging into his flesh, blood streaming down.

His body surged with a towering wave.

In his heart, it was as if a wild beast was roaring and raging!

Returning to his own quarters, Charles Griffin prepared to wash up, then get ready to cultivate his true energy.