But now, he could only descend step by step, needing to spend a lot of time and energy just to arrive before the situation spiraled out of control.

"Master." Samuel Woods said respectfully.

"Granduncle."

"Granduncle, it's good that you're here. You must uphold justice."

"Granduncle, we all saw it. That's not how it happened."

Many children breathed a sigh of relief when they saw him arrive, then began to clamor.

Eric Newman frowned slightly, his expression serious as he said, "Big brother, every family has its rules, and every country its laws. Even if William Newman is young, even if you are the head of the family, the family rules... still cannot be broken."

"I'm no longer the head of the family." David Newman said softly.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was suddenly stunned.

Eric Newman also looked confused, but in his eyes, a trace of wild joy was clearly visible. He said, "Big brother! What do you mean by this?"

"I'm tired, and I no longer have the energy to manage the Nie family. You know my situation. Before, I wanted to use the family's power to help Grace and Emily get justice, so I stubbornly refused to step down." David Newman looked desolate. "But now I've thought it through and decided to give up. From now on... the Nie family will depend on you, second brother."

"Big brother, how can this be? You are still highly respected in the clan, I..." Eric Newman said insincerely.

David Newman waved his hand, interrupting him, and said firmly, "My mind is made up. Tomorrow, I will explain everything to the uncles and elders. I think they will understand."

"I see." Eric Newman dragged out his words, feigning concern. "If big brother insists, I won't try to persuade you further. Rest assured, I will keep Grace and Emily's matters in mind. I see them as my own children and will do my best to seek justice for them."

David Newman gave him a deep look, nodded, and said, "William Newman is still young. I hope..."

"Enough, for your sake, big brother, I will let this matter go and will not pursue it any further." Eric Newman said with a smile.

"Then that's that." David Newman, exhausted in body and mind, turned to William Newman and said, "Come with me."

With that, he was the first to walk out of the square. His departing figure was filled with the desolate air of a hero in his twilight years.

Samuel Woods and the Nie family youths watched his slow departure, all knowing in their hearts that the era of David Newman leading the Nie family had ended today.

William Newman said nothing, silently following behind David Newman, his face extremely grim.

Just as he was about to disappear from the square, he paused, turned to look at the high-spirited Eric Newman, and secretly clenched his fists.

At ten years old, he was already old enough to understand. He naturally knew that David Newman's voluntary abdication today was all for him.

Chapter 8 Sudden Strange Illness

"Grandpa, I'm sorry."

After leaving the square and arriving at a rock garden pavilion, as soon as David Newman stopped, William Newman softly apologized.

David Newman turned around, and when William Newman approached, he smiled and patted his head kindly, saying, "It's alright. Grandpa is tired; it's time to rest."

"Grandpa, if it weren't for my recklessness, you could have still..." William Newman said softly.

"No." David Newman knew what he wanted to say, shook his head, and gently explained, "Even without this incident, I was planning to step down. These past years, I've been blinded by hatred, spending too much energy on seeking revenge. Unfortunately, the Nie family is not a particularly powerful clan. Even with the family's strength, I still couldn't find that bastard."

After a pause, David Newman sighed and added, "Perhaps, even if I found him, there would be nothing I could do. I know very well how the Yun family treated your eldest aunt, and the Yun family is right there in Black Cloud City, but what can I do?"

"I'm old, and my health... is getting worse and worse. Rather than wasting energy in vain, I'd rather spend more time with you."

"Grandpa, I will be more sensible from now on. I definitely won't keep fighting with Charles Newman. When I become strong, I will help aunt get justice from the Yun family!" William Newman said with determination in his eyes.

David Newman smiled and nodded, looking at him deeply. His expression changed, and he asked seriously, "Just now, you were clearly about to collapse. Why did you suddenly have strength again, and even managed to make Charles Newman suffer a big loss?"

"I don't know what happened either." William Newman was also confused. "Just when I thought I was done for, it seemed... as if a powerful force suddenly surged from my flesh and blood. When that force burst out, the electric light left in my body by Charles Newman was instantly wiped out, and I gained the strength to fight back."

David Newman was secretly moved. He reached out and pressed on William Newman's waist and abdomen, trying to sense something.

A faint trace of spiritual power drifted erratically inside William Newman's body like a wisp of smoke. He carefully sensed it but found nothing unusual.

But to his surprise, just as William Newman had said, the lightning left behind by Charles Newman had completely disappeared without a trace.

"Strange..." he withdrew his hand in confusion and asked, "Did you sense that power again afterward?"