“The vision and knowledge of the The Foster Family people are limited to Yunhuang, to a single city or region. At most, you can look beyond Yunhuang to the country of Luolin... To be prominent in one nation is already the utmost that you and your The Foster Family can hope to achieve. But I am different from you... I began cultivating at ten, built my foundation at eleven, tempered my bones at twelve, transformed my muscles at thirteen, cleansed my marrow at fourteen, and refined my organs at sixteen. I only need to take one more step to reach the final stage before true qi awakening, to achieve the realm of blood exchange, and become a martial arts grandmaster whom armies would fear. My stage is above the nine heavens, destined for glory, brilliance, and eternal life... Since you know this, why not hand over the Hunyuan Tianzong disciple token to me earlier? Why make me go through all these little schemes, making everyone unhappy? Right now, I, Ethan Brooks, still remember our old ties and am willing to reconcile with you. With me, an inner disciple of Hunyuan Tianzong, protecting you, what does the The Foster Family have to fear about not rising to great heights in the future?”

At this point, Ethan Brooks let out a sigh: “Sending Brian Carter to Hunyuan Tianzong can only lead to his death and destruction, a tragic end. If I go in his place, I can achieve success and fame—why wouldn’t I do it? Such a simple truth, why can’t you see it?”

“You... ungrateful wolf! You stole from our The Foster Family and still think you’re in the right? Our The Foster Family would never want the protection of someone like you! Get out, I don’t want to see you for another moment!”

William Foster pointed fiercely toward the door as she spoke. If she weren’t aware she was no match for Ethan Brooks, she would have already acted.

“You... have truly disappointed me.”

Ethan Brooks said, “Since you are determined to cut ties with me, I cannot force you. But you cannot be heartless, and I cannot be unrighteous. This is a Marrow Cleansing Pill I obtained from the sect for Brian Carter. After he completes muscle transformation, he can take this pill to directly enter the marrow cleansing stage! This pill is priceless in Luolin. Consider it my apology for taking the Hunyuan Tianzong token.”

The only response was a single word, spat out through gritted teeth by William Foster: “Get out!”

Ethan Brooks said nothing more, but turned her gaze to Brian Carter.

“Leave the pill.”

Brian Carter said.

“Brian Carter, you...”

William Foster was so angry she was gasping for breath.

“I need it.”

“Yes, compared to the Hunyuan Tianzong disciple token, a Marrow Cleansing Pill is clearly more suitable for you. Brian Carter, I’m glad you can see that.”

Ethan Brooks said with a faint smile.

She had brought someone with her to deal with Brian Foster’s possible interference, but...

It turned out to be unnecessary.

Had Brian Foster changed his temperament?

“You should go.”

Brian Carter said, his tone indifferent.

But Ethan Brooks could understand Brian Carter’s coldness.

Anyone who experienced this would be disheartened.

“Brian Carter, I understand how you felt about me back then, and I am grateful for everything you’ve done for me over the years. But my future lies in the entire Eastern Wasteland. Now that I’ve joined Hunyuan Tianzong, I am destined to soar like a phoenix and shine with boundless brilliance... If you truly love me, you should understand me, support me, watch over me quietly from behind, and encourage me... That is true love...”

Brian Carter frowned.

“Brian Carter, don’t hate me. In the end... I hope you can be happy.”

Ethan Brooks tried to make her tone sound sincere.

Now that everything was settled, she didn’t want to stay any longer. She put down the pill and turned to leave.

“Brian Carter, you’re making me furious! You even want what that woman gave you—how spineless! If I’d known you’d turn out like this, I would have let Henry Foster and Samuel Foster beat you to death!”

Brian Carter glanced at William Foster: “If you can’t stand it, you’re free to leave.”

“You...”

William Foster was about to speak when a figure quickly arrived at the secluded courtyard.

“Miss? Young master?”

“It’s Second Butler?”

Seeing this middle-aged man, William Foster was a bit surprised.

It had been a month, but her father still seemed angry. Why would he send Second Butler to Brian Carter’s courtyard?

“Miss, did Ethan Brooks come by just now?”

“She did. Said she was here to repay a favor. That attitude was disgusting, so I scolded her and sent her away!”

“What happened? Tell me quickly.”

William Foster immediately gave a brief account of what had just happened.

“You accepted her Marrow Cleansing Pill!? I’m still too late!”

The middle-aged man, hearing this, looked at Brian Carter and sighed heavily.

“What’s wrong?”

“A month ago, the master already sent word to Miss Bennett, telling her that the family’s disciple token had been tricked away, and asked her to intervene. But Ethan Brooks is exceptionally talented and was favored by an elder. Miss Bennett wanted to help but was powerless, so she could only attack Ethan Brooks’s character, saying she was adopted by the master and owed him her life, but still committed theft, showing poor character... Unexpectedly, Ethan Brooks volunteered to come to our The Foster Family, promising to protect us in gratitude, with all her heart... Unfortunately, by the time we got the news, it was too late... Ethan Brooks promised to protect our The Foster Family, but you, Miss, refused her, and the Marrow Cleansing Pill she gave was also accepted by the young master... Now, all debts are settled...”

At this, Second Butler looked worried: “That woman... is too cunning! After this, Miss Bennett will surely be greatly disappointed in our The Foster Family... In the future, I fear we won’t be able to get any more tokens from Miss Bennett through Hunyuan Tianzong.”