Moreover, his arrangement had ulterior motives.

Samuel Bennett saw how confident William Reynolds was and looked at him with deep meaning: “Words alone are not enough.”

William Reynolds simply replied straightforwardly, “I’m willing to put it in writing as proof.”

“Good!” Samuel Bennett was overjoyed.

As long as there was a written agreement, no matter the outcome, the The Bennett Family would not be the loser.

If his daughter’s Dao Seed could be awakened, returning the Moonlight Medal to William Reynolds would be no big deal.

If this kid failed to deliver, then keeping the Moonlight Medal would be justified. With written proof, no matter how the argument went, they would not be in the wrong.

“Prepare pen and ink!” Samuel Bennett decided on the spot.

“Wait! Let me make something clear first. If you want my help, whatever I do later, the The Bennett Clan must not interfere. This agreement must be honored. Otherwise, I won’t be able to do my best. Of course, I guarantee I won’t do anything harmful to your daughter.”

Samuel Bennett hesitated briefly, then nodded again. Asking someone to awaken a Dao Seed—this condition was perfectly reasonable.

William Reynolds secretly laughed to himself, thinking, Grace Bennett, in our last life, we fought side by side in the final battle. I admired your integrity and courage. This time, I’ll do you this favor as repayment.

With pen and ink ready, the agreement was quickly drawn up. Both sides carefully reviewed it, and then prepared to sign.

Charles Reynolds shouted, “Second brother, don’t be impulsive! At worst, I’ll die. I’m not afraid of him. If we lose the Moonlight Medal, even if we die, we’ll have let father down…”

William Reynolds glanced at him meaningfully and deliberately scolded, “Charles Reynolds, you idiot. Let me tell you, our Zizhu Grass failed to survive because someone tampered with the seeds. Even with the Rejuvenation Dew, it would have been useless. Next time you act rashly, at least give me a heads-up first.”

Although Charles Reynolds was scolded, he was stunned. This tone was very different from how his younger brother usually spoke. And how did he know I came to the The Bennett Family to steal the ‘Rejuvenation Dew’? I don’t think I ever told anyone about that…

And, although it sounded like a scolding, what did that look in his eyes mean? There didn’t seem to be any mockery or contempt.

That look… there’s no mistaking it. Only between brothers of the same blood can you feel that kind of cold exterior hiding warm concern. In that instant, Charles Reynolds felt a lump in his throat, a wave of warmth spreading through his chest. His eyes grew hot, and he quickly turned his face away.

Damn it, if I cry now, I’ll lose all face.

Charles Reynolds’s lips trembled slightly, his emotions in turmoil. There was no mistake—that was definitely a look of concern. Even though this oddball tried hard to hide it, Charles Reynolds was sure he hadn’t misread it!

This little brother was really acting out of character today.

Normally, William Reynolds treated his older brother as if he were invisible. Even when they occasionally exchanged glances, the disgust and disdain were usually plain to see.

Could it be that this kid had really changed? Was he truly confident he could awaken Grace Bennett’s Dao Seed?

At this moment, William Reynolds couldn’t show too much warmth. He waved his hand at Samuel Bennett and said, “Please, Patriarch Bennett, show me to your daughter’s living quarters.”

Normally, a girl’s boudoir was off-limits. But extraordinary times called for extraordinary measures. Samuel Bennett led William Reynolds to the right side of the manor.

From a distance, they saw Grace Bennett practicing swordplay in the courtyard. When she saw her father, Grace Bennett put away her sword.

Sixteen-year-old Grace Bennett, compared to five years later, was a bit less refined and a bit more girlish. But the heroic spirit in her features was far beyond that of ordinary girls.

After hearing her father’s explanation, Grace Bennett was immediately suspicious. She knew about William Reynolds. Of the six young people in Yunluo City with Dao Seeds, only she and William Reynolds had not awakened theirs. In a way, they were both in the same boat.

This person actually boasted that he could help her awaken her Dao Seed? Grace Bennett didn’t believe it.

But she was well-mannered. In front of her father, though she was doubtful, she didn’t show it.

William Reynolds looked at Grace Bennett’s still somewhat innocent face and felt a sense of closeness. But it was precisely because he looked at her a bit longer that Grace Bennett misunderstood even more, secretly annoyed, thinking, is this person also some kind of lecher?

William Reynolds strolled unhurriedly around the area, then leisurely walked toward Grace Bennett’s room.

“Second Young Master Ren, stop! That’s my daughter’s private quarters,” Samuel Bennett stopped him.

William Reynolds smiled faintly and stopped by the window, his gaze fixed on a flower glowing with purple light, resembling a wintersweet.

His heart couldn’t help but race—this was it.

“Haha, Patriarch Bennett, this Level Four Initial Spirit Purple Seven-Star Plum is one of the prized spiritual herbs of your The Bennett Family, isn’t it? If I can awaken your daughter’s Dao Seed, could you part with it and give it to me?”

A Level Four Initial Spirit spiritual herb was precious, but if it could awaken a Dao Seed, Samuel Bennett would not hesitate, even if it pained him.

“If you can truly awaken my daughter’s Dao Seed, giving this to you is no problem.”

“Haha, then I won’t stand on ceremony.” As William Reynolds spoke, he actually went ahead and took down the Purple Seven-Star Plum.