Autumn Grace leaned close to David Walker's ear and spoke softly, a faint fragrance drifting into David Walker's nose, smelling wonderful.

　　Pfft!

　　But David Walker had no mind to enjoy the scent; he immediately spat out a mouthful of tea, his eyes nearly popping out as he stared at Autumn Grace in disbelief and asked, “Autumn Grace, what did you say? You’ve already opened four meridians?”

　　“Yes, young master, is that strange? Those meridians are easy to open. I just tried and they opened.”

　　Autumn Grace blinked her big eyes, asking curiously.

　　David Walker's lips began to tremble.

　　He clearly remembered that just over ten days ago, Autumn Grace had been recuperating, and only three days ago did David Walker teach her ""Gathering Qi Technique"" and show her how to open her meridians.

　　But it’s only been three days, and Autumn Grace has already opened four meridians, and her bloodline hasn’t even awakened yet. She’s using the most basic ""Gathering Qi Technique""—this is simply unbelievable.

　　And what does she mean by ‘just tried and they opened’? Isn’t that enough to drive someone mad?

　　Could Autumn Grace be a peerless martial arts genius? David Walker's heart began to burn with excitement.

　　“Ahem, it’s nothing. Autumn Grace, can you feel the power of your bloodline?” David Walker coughed a few times, then asked.

　　“The power of my bloodline? For some reason, I can’t feel it.”

　　Autumn Grace was a bit puzzled herself.

　　David Walker thought for a moment and said, “Autumn Grace, come to my room. I’ll check for you.”

　　“Okay!” Autumn Grace nodded.

　　They went to David Walker's room and sat on the bed.

　　“All right, let’s begin.”

　　David Walker smiled, then reached out his palm and placed it on Autumn Grace's back, slowly channeling his true energy into her spine.

　　Then, David Walker moved his palm gently upward along Autumn Grace's back to stimulate her bloodline and check her condition.

　　At that moment, David Walker's expression changed, because he felt a powerful resistance in Autumn Grace's spine, blocking the flow of his true energy.

　　“What’s going on?”

　　Emily Walker frowned, then increased the flow of true energy.

　　Just then, something strange happened.

　　A blinding red light suddenly burst from Autumn Grace's spine, and immediately after, a powerful force surged out from her spine and rushed toward David Walker.

　　This force was irresistible for David Walker; with a bang, he was sent flying and crashed into the wall.

　　In that instant, the red light at Autumn Grace's spine vanished without a trace, as if nothing had happened.

　　“Young master!”

　　Autumn Grace cried out in alarm, quickly jumping off the bed to help David Walker.

　　“I’m fine!”

　　David Walker got up. Other than his blood and energy churning a bit, he was otherwise unharmed.

　　The force that had surged from Autumn Grace's spine just now was strong, but not harmful.

　　“Young master, I’m glad you’re okay. You scared me just now.” Autumn Grace patted her chest as she spoke.

　　But David Walker frowned slightly. He was sure that Autumn Grace should possess a bloodline, but it was strange that such a force would blast him away—he had never heard of such a thing.

　　Seeing David Walker frown, Autumn Grace knew he was worried about her bloodline and said sweetly, “Young master, if Autumn Grace can’t awaken her bloodline, then so be it. Oh, right, young master, I’ll go cook for you and madam.”

　　With that, Autumn Grace opened the door and walked out.

　　After Autumn Grace left, David Walker pondered for a while but couldn’t figure it out, so he decided to set it aside for now and look up some records when he had time to see if there was anything similar documented.

　　After eating, David Walker returned to his room and entered the Supreme Divine Hall once again.

　　There were just over two days left until the clan assembly. David Walker planned to take a Spirit Essence Pill for a final breakthrough.

　　The Spirit Essence Pill was a third-grade pill. For ordinary people, it would be impossible to fully refine it in just over two days. All medicine has some toxicity, and all pills contain impurities and toxins that require time to refine slowly. But for David Walker, this was not a problem.

　　Swallowing the Spirit Essence Pill, David Walker began to circulate the Battle Dragon True Art.

　　A powerful suction came from his spine, absorbing the medicinal power of the Spirit Essence Pill, which then turned into pure energy.

　　In his dantian, the qi vortex spun rapidly, absorbing this energy.

　　David Walker's cultivation was rising rapidly.

　　In the blink of an eye, more than two days passed.

　　The Lu family’s clan assembly finally arrived.

　　“Grace Walker, Grand Elder, I’ll give you both a big surprise.”

　　David Walker opened his eyes from cultivation, feeling the surging true energy within him, a cold smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

　　He left the Supreme Divine Hall and walked into the courtyard.

　　“Huh? Why aren’t mother and Autumn Grace here?”

　　Looking around, David Walker found that Sarah Thompson and Autumn Grace were both gone.

　　That shouldn’t be possible. Today is the clan assembly; Sarah Thompson and Autumn Grace should definitely be here waiting for him.

　　“Hurry up, hurry up and wash! After you finish washing these clothes, clean the latrine as well.”

　　At that moment, a sharp, duck-like voice sounded from next door.

　　The place where David Walker and his family lived used to be the servants’ quarters, so naturally, the neighboring rooms were still for servants and their work.

　　“You’re going too far! It’s one thing to make us wash clothes, but now you want us to clean the latrine too? My lady is the clan leader’s wife! You’re going too far—I’m going to report you to the Elders’ Hall!”

　　At this moment, a delicate shout rang out.

　　Boom!