“Eddie, Henry Carter just came to ask for leave. He said his older brother William Carter’s Haoyang Qi is about to erupt again, and he must use the cold water from the Pure Water Cold Pool to suppress it. But you know that kind of water… it’s only effective within one hour of leaving the cold pool, it can’t be stored for long. This time, the whole family has retreated underground, so there’s no way to bring it…”

“William Carter? William Carter again! He’s no longer that genius William Carter, but the one dragging the family down! Why should we care about him?” Edward Carter’s eye twitched uncontrollably: “Henry Carter, very well! Don’t think that just because you’re the patriarch’s second son, I won’t dare to punish you!”

Standing to the side, the assistant Charles Carter secretly shook his head when he saw Edward Carter’s expression, thinking to himself: Is Edward Carter still holding a grudge over the time William Carter disciplined him?

Edward Carter shifted his gaze to the dozen or so children below the stage: “Remember what I said—practicing martial arts is like sailing against the current! This is the best time for you to train! You absolutely must not slack off! You all know Henry Carter, right? The patriarch’s second son, considered by the family to have martial talent no less than William Carter’s! But what about him? When he was your age, relying on his talent and on his brother William Carter being the most outstanding genius, he didn’t train properly, only knew how to play, wasted the best foundation-building period, and now he’s amounted to nothing!”

Charles Carter stood to the side, listening to Edward Carter and sighing inwardly. It was a pity that young master Henry Carter was playful in his youth and missed the best time to train. Ever since his brother was crippled by someone from the The Carter Clan Royal Family, he finally woke up and started working hard.

But, he still missed the best foundation-building period. What others gain with a single effort, he must put in ten times, or even more… Even so!

It might still be nothing but a flower in the mirror, the moon in the water—a dream.

“Wait! You said he went to the Pure Water Cold Pool?” Edward Carter suddenly froze: “There are ten suns in the sky right now! The family has rules—no one is allowed to leave the underground! He’s using his status as the patriarch’s second son to break the rules! The situation outside is unclear. If he brings an unknown disaster to the family, what then? William Carter, Henry Carter, are these two brothers sent by heaven to destroy our Yi family? I must notify the family immediately! This time, he must be severely punished!”

Punished? Charles Carter managed a faint, bitter smile at the corner of his lips. Henry Carter’s character is just like his name—perseverance! Once he decides on something, he never changes! He used to love playing, and once he decided not to train, no one could persuade him. Later, after his brother was crippled, he suddenly started practicing martial arts. When everyone said he could never achieve anything, that it would take five years to reach the Qi Activation stage, this kid used extraordinary perseverance and reached it in just one year!

I wonder, by now, Henry Carter should have reached the area near the Pure Water Cold Pool, right? Charles Carter frowned, lost in thought. I wonder if it’s hot outside now?

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Henry Carter sprinted quickly through the familiar family backyard corridor. After being above ground for less than fifteen minutes, his throat was so dry it felt like it could spit fire.

The ten massive suns in the sky were constantly spewing out dragon-like crimson flames.

Henry Carter couldn’t help but wonder, will there always be ten suns in the sky? If this keeps up, all life on earth will be roasted alive! Even if the family has some reserves, they’ll be used up! When that time comes, what will the family do? Will the Pure Water Cold Pool dry up?

All sorts of thoughts raced through Henry Carter’s mind as he dashed to the familiar Pure Water Cold Pool.

In the past, even in the height of summer, you could feel a chill from a hundred meters away from the Pure Water Cold Pool. But today… even just five meters away, there was no coolness at all.

Could it really have dried up? Henry Carter’s heart sank, and his steps quickened as he rushed to the pool. His tense heart suddenly relaxed.

Thank goodness! There’s still some! The once-full Pure Water Cold Pool had become a small puddle, but thankfully, there was still some water left.

Henry Carter put his hand into the pool and immediately felt a bone-chilling cold invade his body.

In the sweltering heat, the cold entered his body, and Henry Carter couldn’t help but shiver with delight.

“Great, the water is still cold enough!” Henry Carter shouted happily, though his voice was hoarse.

He clearly hadn’t been talking much, yet his voice was hoarse.

Henry Carter pursed his lips helplessly. The temperature from these ten suns was just too high. He’d better hurry and collect the water.

Henry Carter took out the water pouch he’d prepared in advance and filled it up. The thick pouch, under the blazing sun, actually developed a thin layer of frost on its surface.

Henry Carter slung the pouch over his back, shivering again from the pleasant cold. The refreshing chill flowed through his body, and even though he was carrying dozens of pounds of water, his steps felt light thanks to the icy coolness.

“All right! Time to go back!”

Henry Carter placed one hand behind his back, adjusted the pouch at his waist, and looked up, subconsciously wanting to see the ten suns in the sky. But then he saw a dark golden crack appear in the void, and a muffled rumble—thunder louder than ever—boomed from the endless sky.

Rumble…