“What do you mean? I won’t even mention the fact that the bloodline test was ‘zero’. And, I’ll give you one more chance. If your son can advance to become a wood-level disciple of The Bennett Residence today, I won’t say another word. Otherwise, in order to uphold the dignity of The Bennett Residence and prevent others from gossiping, Charles, sometimes, even as the clan leader, I have no choice.” Robert Bennett was finally about to turn hostile.

“That’s right. When the time comes, as the Law Enforcement Elder, I’ll have to propose amending the clan rules. This is to make our The Bennett Residence stronger and more prosperous, in the spirit of open, fair, and transparent selection of committee members.” The committee member, Grand Elder and Law Enforcement Elder Andrew Bennett, who always sided with the clan leader, immediately stepped forward to show his full support.

“You are blatantly violating the ancestral rules. What does the qualification for the Elder Council committee have to do with one’s children or grandchildren?” Charles Bennett said, his wolf-like eyes sweeping over several ordinary elders below the arena who wanted to become committee members. He said, “If you want to be a committee member, fine, but first, you have to knock me, Charles Bennett, down. Samuel Bennett, if you’ve got the guts, come up to the arena and take me on first!”

“I will. In half a month, I, Samuel Bennett, will formally challenge you, Charles Bennett. We’ll meet on the arena then.” Samuel Bennett was very confident.

Even William Bennett was puzzled in his heart. This guy seemed so sure of himself—could a miracle really happen in half a month? Even if you break through to the peak Human Martial Realm, you still can’t compare to me. I’ve already reached it, and my blood and energy are much stronger than yours.

“We support Elder Samuel Bennett in challenging Elder Charles Bennett.” Half of the elders below joined in the commotion, but none dared to openly challenge Charles Bennett on the arena.

After all, strength speaks for itself. At present, Charles Bennett’s strength was absolutely unmatched by the ordinary elders. Among them, only Samuel Bennett was the strongest, having just reached the upper Human Martial Realm. The other elders were all at the middle Human Martial Realm, and even if three or four of them ganged up together, they still wouldn’t be a match for Charles Bennett.

“Hmph, see you in half a month. But today, I, Charles Bennett, am still a committee member, and no one has the right to take my seat.” Charles Bennett let out a cold laugh and strode back to his seat. These words were, of course, a response to the clan leader and Law Enforcement Elder’s bias.

“Hahaha, it’s really lively here. But, Charles Bennett, you’re about to lose even your ‘committee member’ seat—what right do you have to keep pestering the The Carter Family?” At this moment, an arrogant laugh came from outside the training grounds, and several people walked in.

The one in the lead was a middle-aged man with a full beard covering even his chin, looking almost like a gorilla. He was the spitting image of Black Whirlwind Li Kui in an alternate world. This man exuded an air of arrogance and dominance, holding his head high as if The Bennett Residence were a chicken coop and he, the phoenix, disdained to even be here.

“Isn’t it getting livelier? Look, the second-in-command of the The Carter Family, Andrew Carter, has arrived. Plus, the chief steward John Carter is here too, and they chose this critical moment to come. Today’s show will definitely be exciting.” Matthew Bennett stroked his beard and smiled.

“Yeah, that old fox George Carter didn’t show up himself, but sent his hot-tempered second brother to break off the engagement. He’s afraid of being criticized. Back then, the The Foster Family even saved the The Carter Family. Without the The Foster Family propping them up, the The Carter Family would have been gone long ago.” Frank Bennett shook his head and sighed.

“Yeah, Andrew Carter has always been rough in his dealings. He’s famous for it throughout Qingzhou. Even if people talk, George Carter still has a fig leaf. When the time comes, he’ll just put all the blame on his second brother and keep himself ‘clean’. Besides, Andrew Carter is a ‘Earth Martial Realm’ expert and brought several masters with him. This looks like a ‘forced palace’ situation.” Matthew Bennett said.

“Andrew Carter, what do you want? If you have something to say, let’s talk back at the residence.” Charles Bennett’s face darkened.

“No need. Today, I’ve brought back all the betrothal gifts from back then. In addition, I’m giving you 50 mid-grade blood crystal coins and a bottle of top-quality ‘Human Martial Realm’ White Tiger King essence.

Also, five bolts of waterproof and fireproof heavenly silkworm silk, ten blood ginseng kings, and five boxes each of Tianxin grass and purple lotus. All of these are compensation to help your useless son nourish his body and stimulate his bloodline.

Bring the things over here. And, Charles Bennett, return the marriage contract to us.” Andrew Carter shouted, his manner aggressive and commanding, while several of his men carried a pile of items and stacked them below the arena.

It had to be said, the betrothal gifts that Robert Foster had prepared for his adopted son William Bennett back then were indeed generous. There were as many as two hundred mid-grade blood crystal coins, two-hundred-year-old blood ginseng kings, high-grade medicinal herbs, and more. With the additional compensation from the The Carter Residence, the pile was enough to make anyone envious. Some of the poorer disciples of the The Bennett Family were even staring with green eyes, secretly swallowing their saliva as if drinking ginseng soup.

“If you want the marriage contract, tell that old scoundrel George Carter to come get it from me himself.” Charles Bennett was so angry he nearly spat blood.

“Hmph, if you don’t hand over the marriage contract today, I, Andrew Carter, will have to challenge you. Since the arena is already set up, perfect—Charles Bennett, how about we have some fun on the arena first? If you don’t dare, just hand over the marriage contract.” Andrew Carter really came on strong, leaping a dozen yards into the air and landing on the arena with a crisp thud.

He stared intently at Charles Bennett, making it clear that whether he wanted to fight or not, this battle was inevitable.