After thinking for a moment, he took out a scroll and said, “Patriarch, I’ve heard this scroll is related to the ‘Golden Moon Secret Treasure.’ My father obtained it decades ago. It’s of no use to me, to be honest—I’ve never been able to decipher it. I’ll give it to you to solve.”

“Well, since you can’t crack it, I’ll help you out.” Robert Bennett accepted the scroll without showing any emotion, fully aware that this was a valuable item. After all, “Golden Moon” was the top expert in Green Wood City three hundred years ago, having reached the Tianwu Realm. A master’s secret stash like this was sure to contain many treasures.

“Actually, the Fourth Elder came by just now as well. I’ll help with all your matters—come with me.” Since Robert Bennett had received such a good item, it was only natural for him to act accordingly.

“Damn it!” Jonathan Bennett cursed inwardly in frustration.

At eight o’clock the next morning, the members of William Bennett’s branch arrived on time. Yesterday, William Bennett’s imposing presence had greatly boosted the morale of Charles Bennett’s branch. Today, aside from the elderly, sick, and disabled who couldn’t make it, everyone else from the Charles branch was present—over a hundred people.

John Carter and Andrew Carter also arrived with several clan members.

“Charles, look, the other two families have sent people as well.” Brian Bennett gestured with his mouth.

Charles Bennett turned to look, and sure enough, it was true. Green Wood City had three major families: the Li family and the Cai family. The three families were evenly matched in strength. Wherever there are people, there are rivalries and interests at stake. Dozens of disciples from the Li and Cai families had shown up.

“They’re here to check us out,” Charles Bennett snorted.

“There’s no helping it. In a few months, it’ll be time for the city lord succession tournament. Within Green Wood City, only our three families have the strength to compete for the city lord’s seat.

This time, the Qingzhou Royal Palace has new rules. For each city lord succession tournament, every major family must send their three strongest elders to compete.

Moreover, among the younger generation, three representatives must be sent to compete as the new generation’s powerhouses. There are strict age limits for these three—at least one must be 15 years old or younger.

But most of our Iron-level disciples are over 15, so we can only select from the Wood-level disciples.

That’s why this competition to advance to Wood-level disciples is especially crucial. Otherwise, when have outsiders ever come to watch such a low-level martial contest?” Brian Bennett said.

“That’s right, the city lord may be just a title, but the benefits for the family are considerable. For example, the share of Yuan Vein lands within the city, the salary, medicinal herbs, blood crystal coins from Qingzhou Prefecture, and some special privileges from above, and so on. Last time, our Ye family lost the city lord’s seat to the Li family. The patriarch nearly went mad with rage. This time, we must win it back, or the Ye family will have nowhere to show its face.” Charles Bennett said.

“Miss Li, Young Master Cai, you’re here too.” Thomas Bennett and Grace Bennett greeted them with smiles.

Chapter 013: When Luck Comes, Nothing Can Stop It

Lily Thompson, daughter of the current city lord “Michael Thompson.” She’s the strongest ace among the younger generation of the Li family, rumored to have already broken through to the fifth level of the “Pulse Movement Realm.” Eric Clark is also the top talent of the Cai family, one of the three major families, and his strength is on par with Lily Thompson.

Lily Thompson, Eric Clark, Thomas Bennett, Grace Bennett, John Thompson, and Scott Harris—these six are known as the Six Elites of Green Wood. Their strengths are comparable, representing the six great geniuses of the younger generation in Green Wood City. They are also the leading figures among the youth.

Although the three major families shake hands on stage and trip each other up offstage, the younger generation at least maintains a passable relationship on the surface. Since the others had come, as hosts, Thomas Bennett and Grace Bennett naturally had to go greet them—it was a matter of etiquette.

Immediately, all eyes in the venue were drawn to the four of them. No one paid much attention when William Bennett’s group entered.

“Ye the loser, I heard you showed surprising brute strength yesterday and actually won two matches in a row?” Eric Clark turned his head and laughed. The two had had conflicts before. Lily Thompson was not only the most outstanding among the younger generation, but also the number one beauty in Green Wood.

Naturally, Eric Clark had “feelings” for Lily Thompson. Of course, it wasn’t just Eric Clark—even Thomas Bennett felt the same. However, since the Ye and Li families had barely interacted since the last city lord’s seat was taken, Robert Bennett, the patriarch, “disapproved” of his son “chasing after” Lily Thompson. So, although Thomas Bennett was desperate inside, he didn’t dare show it outwardly. Otherwise, he’d get a slap from his father.

That time at the teahouse, when they ran into each other by chance, Eric Clark was constantly trying to impress her, but Lily Thompson didn’t seem interested. Instead, it was William Bennett, whom they all considered a loser, who caught Lily Thompson’s “attention” after just coming upstairs.

Eric Clark was nearly driven mad with jealousy, but since all the city’s elites were present and it was Lily Thompson’s event—the “Green Wood Gathering”—he couldn’t make a scene. But from then on, a grudge was formed. To say the original owner of this body didn’t like Lily Thompson would be a lie.

Naturally, that day “William Bennett” was in the spotlight. But “William Bennett” also understood that Lily Thompson didn’t really like him—she was just using him as a temporary shield. Still, “William Bennett” couldn’t resist her beauty and went along with it.

Looking at Lily Thompson’s beautiful face now, the current William Bennett remained calm. Even Lily Thompson was momentarily stunned—if it had been before, this guy would have run up eagerly to greet her, but today, he just stood there unmoved. It was as if the sun had risen in the west.