would have been better if you had said this earlier. I'll send you an address in a bit, and they can ship my goods to that airport. Once the cargo arrives safely in China, I won't intervene any furth...Ripple smiled faintly and rejected Rodemann's matchmaking attempt. For a woman whose heart wasn't with Lotus, Ripple decisively refused on the original owner's behalf. She wouldn't bring any bad luck to the original owner.

"Alright, so are you still going to the trial with Leia"

"It's just a trial, it doesn't really matter, besides it's not just the two of us."

Ripple is definitely going to leave Lava City. Firstly, it's for a trial, secondly, to see if the Phantom Beasts have already had problems, and thirdly, to meet up with Bai Feng. So she definitely won't give up this chance to go out for a single Lelia.

"Alright, you decide then."

Rhodeman felt his youngest son had grown, not just in physical strength but also in character. This made him very happy.

As Rhodeman was about to say something else, the steward entered respectfully and bowed before saying:

"Master, the heads of five prominent families in the city – Heni, Soa, Lati, Senro, and Dylan – have come to visit, saying they wish to see Young Master Lian."

"Did they come to see Lian"

Rhodeman asked rhetorically.

"Yes, master!"

"Let them in!"

"Rodman said quietly,"

After the butler left, Rodman asked his youngest son:

"Do they know why they want to see you"

"Maybe he's apologizing to me!"

Ripple knew exactly what was going on, but it wasn't the right time to tell the truth. She just gave a casual explanation.

Henney, Soya, Lati, Senro, and Dylan, the heads of their respective families, entered the hall and saw Rodman with silver hair and purple eyes, as well as Lian standing beside him with a calm expression. The five looked at each other, feeling that the prepared words seemed inappropriate. In the end, Henney was the first to greet Rodman politely.

As the head of the house, Connor Rhoden held absolute authority in Lava City. Although he treated the people from these small families politely, his attitude was also distant.

"Lotus, come here and meet some of the heads of the household."

"Rodman told his stout son, who stood by the booth."

"Greetings, esteemed household heads!"

Liàn'yī performed a junior courtesy, then retreated back to her own place.

"Lotus, didn't you do something wrong That would make five head families come to see you."

Rodman sat at the head of the table, his voice calm as he asked.

"Father, I believe the several heads of families are apologizing to me on behalf of their children."

Ripples said nonsense with her eyes open.

As soon as he spoke, the five family heads were a little confused. However, Rodman opened his mouth and asked:

"

Lien, have you had a falling out with your friends

"

His tone was very nonchalant, as if he didn't care even if they were arguing.

"They told me to my face that I was a bastard, that I had no right to inherit the Rhodes family."

The ripples speak the truth.

Roderman's eyebrows furrowed slightly at this, but the five family heads led by Heni changed color, as if they had realized something, all staring straight at Ripples.

So, how did you handle that

Rhodeman continued to ask.

“What can I do Just stop playing with them! People who listen to rumors and slander me don't deserve to be my friends. I haven't seen them for two months, probably because they know I'm going out to train and want to join the Rhodeman family's trial team, so they sent their elders to apologize.”

Ripple's voice was airy, perfectly capturing the arrogance and disdain of a young man.

"Young Master Lian, you said it's been two months since you last saw them"

The head of the Hēn family hurriedly asked.

"Yes! They insisted I was a bastard. I went back to my father to prove it, and then I haven't seen them since."

Ripples said softly.

But our five families' children have been missing for ten days.

"Missing"

Ripple raised an eyebrow, then as if she understood, her brow shot up, and she said with some anger:

"Uncle Henry means they disappeared, and I have something to do with it Do you have any evidence"

This

Heni came to Lian without evidence, hoping to glean information from this innocent child. Unexpectedly, he alarmed the head of the Rodeman family. Lian, with nothing to hide, openly stated that she was estranged from their child. This left them with no way to proceed.

"Someone saw you go out of town with them."

Heni said, unwilling to give up.

Who saw it When

The ripples didn't change, and he asked directly.

Whether the several people opposite truly had definite information or were trying to scam Lian, after hearing their questions, Dylan's fifth head offered a specific time, which happened to be the afternoon of the day when Ripples and Leah Hani met.

“Well, I don't know who's fooling you. I didn't leave home that day at all because Lady Rhea of the Honey family came to visit. She wants to team up with me for a training expedition. That day was our first official meeting. She is a distinguished guest of the Rodelme family. How could I possibly have gone out that day”

Ripples made a truly ridiculous expression and told the story of when they met a distinguished guest that day.

Because he was so certain, those five people were definitely not there with good intentions. They wouldn't let anyone know they were going to see Lian. Plus, what she heard while occupying Lian's body, and Emilio, the older brother who wanted to use others to kill, helped Lian conceal her whereabouts, and he returned just in time to see Lyra. These people were all her witnesses, so she was fearless.

"I'm so sorry to hear your child is missing. I'll cooperate with you to help find them. You've already asked Lian, please go back now!"

Rhoden spoke in a cold, emotionless tone.

The five had no choice but to bid farewell and leave. After all, they had no evidence. To barge in and question them without proof was already very impolite. If they truly offended the Rhodemans, it wouldn't be good for them either.

After the five left, Rodman waved his hand to let the guards present leave. When everyone was gone, he said:

"Lotus, tell me the truth. Where did those five people go"

"I killed him, he's probably already monster food in the Darkwood now."

The ripples didn't conceal anything, and directly spoke the truth.

Rhodeman's expression remained unchanged, and he directly asked about the reason. Ripple simply recounted the events.

You used LaYe's waist card to enter and leave the city, but LaYe was at home that day. This was a loophole, and afterwards I helped you patch it up.

Rhodesman said softly.

Thank you, Father!

Why didn't you tell the truth in front of them just now

"I'm leaving now, it's better to avoid trouble. Though they are five small families, if they unite because of their son, it wouldn't be good for the Rodeman family to be hindered."

"You've thought this through pretty well, but you still need to be more cautious. Otherwise, next time it could be you who's in danger."

"Father, I've learned my lesson. The same thing will never happen again."

"Okay, get ready!"

When Rodman sent his son away, he watched until he was out of sight. Only then did his face darken.

A few mediocre families dared to scheme against their own son. This time, Lian was lucky and escaped by his wits. However, Lady Luck won't always be on his side.elief, on the day of Lixia (summer solstice), locusts swarmed and attacked all the croplands south of Liangzhou Prefecture. This became the last straw that broke the camel's back.All the townships und...