William Reynolds completely ignored him and continued, “Patriarch Bennett, if I’m not mistaken, your esteemed daughter still hasn’t awakened her Dao Seed. With Miss Bennett’s talent, if she awakens the Dao Seed, she’ll surely shine at the Yunluo Grand Event in half a year. Winning a Moonlight Medal shouldn’t be difficult, right?”

These words were like a sharp blade, stabbing right into Samuel Bennett’s sore spot. When it came to his daughter, Samuel Bennett was actually very confident. But for some unknown reason, his daughter’s Dao Seed had yet to awaken, which was a blemish on an otherwise perfect record.

Otherwise, the strongest of the younger generation in Yunluo City would surely be his daughter, Samuel Bennett’s own Grace Bennett!

Once William Reynolds started speaking, his words surged like waves, his momentum unyielding: “Since the The Bennett Family is qualified to win the Moonlight Medal, yet Patriarch Bennett has racked his brains, even at the cost of damaging the friendship with my father, to seize it by force. Is that not unwise? Back then, you and my father were sworn brothers—now you target his son; is that not unrighteous? Even if my brother were a thief or a bandit, as an elder, instead of guiding him, you use this to extort us—does that not lack benevolence?”

At this point, William Reynolds’s gaze was sharp as he stared intently at Samuel Bennett: “If Patriarch Bennett is truly determined to act in such an unwise, unrighteous, and unkind manner, I, William Reynolds, am happy to accompany you. But if Patriarch Bennett still has the courage you had when befriending my father, then I have a clear path to offer.”

To dare be so presumptuous in front of Samuel Bennett, and on the The Bennett Family’s own turf, no less—

It was likely that since Samuel Bennett’s debut, in all of Yunluo City, William Reynolds was the very first!

What infuriated the The Bennett Family most was that this William Reynolds boasted shamelessly, his face calm and heartbeat steady, as if he had no concept of the word “death.”

Even Charles Reynolds couldn’t help but turn his head. When had this usually reserved younger brother become so sharp-tongued and unyielding?

Ever since William Reynolds entered the The Bennett Estate, Samuel Bennett had been somewhat puzzled. This young man was clearly very different from the rumors.

If there was something specifically off, it was that this young man was simply too calm.

Even when he saw his own brother hanging from a tree, not a ripple could be seen on his face. What kind of deep scheming was this?

Now, after that speech, the momentum in the room had, imperceptibly, shifted in his favor.

Is… is this guy really the legendary second young master of the The Reynolds Family, William Reynolds? A huge question mark appeared in Samuel Bennett’s mind.

But Samuel Bennett was a seasoned veteran; a few words wouldn’t sway him. Though his mood was slightly affected, he merely snorted coldly: “Second Young Master Reynolds, while a gentleman does not covet what others love, don’t you think that the Moonlight Medal in your hands has little chance to be put to use? But in the hands of my The Bennett Family, there is still hope.”

The Moonlight Medal, each generation is counted as sixteen years. Every generation, there is one inheritance.

For example, if James Reynolds obtained a third-level Moonlight Medal, then sixteen years later, if his son fails the test, the medal will automatically drop one level and become a second-level Moonlight Medal.

Another sixteen years later, if the inheritor still fails the test, it drops another level.

And so on—if a third-level Moonlight Medal fails three consecutive tests, it is automatically nullified and becomes void.

This is why, though Yunluo City has had more than twenty Moonlight Medals throughout its history, only three remain today.

Samuel Bennett knew the status of the William Reynolds brothers in the The Reynolds Family, and he had always known that William Reynolds’s Dao Seed had not awakened.

So, he naturally believed that keeping the Moonlight Medal in their hands was a waste.

To be fair, Samuel Bennett’s words made some sense. If you set aside the fact that William Reynolds had been reborn, in his previous life, the Moonlight Medal indeed ended up being of no use.

But that didn’t mean William Reynolds was willing to hand over the Moonlight Medal without a fight.

This was the honor left by his father. As a son, he already felt deep shame for not carrying it forward; if he were to sell out his ancestral glory, how could he face his forebears, even in death?

At this thought, William Reynolds stepped forward and asked loudly, “Patriarch Bennett, I’ve heard your The Bennett Family has the ancestral Bingyun Sword. If someone tried to seize it by force, would you be willing to give it up? Even if you were, would your The Bennett Clan clansmen allow you to commit such an act of betraying your ancestors? The Moonlight Medal is my father’s lifelong honor and legacy. I, William Reynolds, though unfilial, know that a son should inherit his father’s work. I would rather die than lose my integrity. To sell out my ancestral possessions and become a traitor to my family—Patriarch Bennett, if it were you, would you do it?”

Olivia Bennett didn’t wait for Samuel Bennett to reply, but sneered first: “You can say whatever you want, but Charles Reynolds came to my residence to steal—there’s no doubt about it. The Moonlight Medal or your brother, choose one. If you want to show your integrity and put righteousness before family, so be it.”

William Reynolds’s expression didn’t change; he didn’t even glance at Olivia Bennett, as if he were invisible.

He continued to stare at Samuel Bennett, speaking calmly and confidently: “Patriarch Bennett, a single thought can be good or evil. Whether you seize it by trickery or by force, our two great families will inevitably become mortal enemies. Besides, your talented daughter—are you really willing to ruin her future?”