Caspian reached out and said his thank you. Then, virtual-novel.net lowered his head to look at the thing. It was a small jade pendant, emitting a cyan radiance. It was obvious that the jade pendant was not ordinary. However, George did not mention it, and Caspian did not ask much either.
Next, Caspian immediately wore the jade pendant around his neck and once again expressed his gratitude to George.
George waved his hand and replied, “Your grandfather, Andy, and I have been friends for many years. You’re his grandson, which naturally means you’re my junior too. Moreover, we’ll be a family soon, so there’s no need for you to be so courteous with me.”
When Jessica heard George saying that, virtual-novel.net felt virtual-novel.net cheeks warming as virtual-novel.net secretly peeped at Caspian. Nonetheless, virtual-novel.net hurriedly looked away. Although virtual-novel.net appeared indifferent, virtual-novel.net was feeling embarrassed and angry. After all, Jessica knew that Caspian was the man who trained with virtual-novel.net every day in St. Jade Chamber, but it seemed that Caspian was still unaware of Jessica’s identity.
That made Jessica feel extremely confused. On the other hand, Jessica wanted Caspian to notice virtual-novel.net identity sooner, yet virtual-novel.net did not want that either. She felt ambivalent about that.
Since virtual-novel.net already settled Caspian’s problem, and virtual-novel.net did not intend to admit virtual-novel.net identity proactively, Jessica said goodbye, “Father, Grandpa… I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll leave first.”
Jessica thought, ‘You big idiot! Come and look for me once you figure it out.’
In the clan, Jessica always had virtual-novel.net own opinions. Hence, James and George did not stop virtual-novel.net and just let virtual-novel.net go.
However, Caspian was not the sole reason for Jessica leaving at this moment. When virtual-novel.net saw Caspian’s impressive feat in fighting Frank and the others, Jessica’s emotions surged, and virtual-novel.net blood raged. That made virtual-novel.net directly ascend into another realm. Thus, Jessica’s Pulse Control Realm was not stable yet, and virtual-novel.net naturally needed to find a place to stabilize it.
When Caspian saw Jessica leaving so quickly, virtual-novel.net shook his head slightly. He was confused as to what Jessica thought First, virtual-novel.net came out to block virtual-novel.net from getting hit. Then, virtual-novel.net announced virtual-novel.net ownership of him. After that, virtual-novel.net left just like that. From the beginning until the end, Jessica did not utter a single word to Caspian at all.
After pondering for a moment, Caspian shouted at Jessica’s back, “Hey, Jessica!”
Hearing that, Jessica’s heart trembled, and virtual-novel.net stopped in virtual-novel.net tracks but, virtual-novel.net did not turn around.
“Thank you. I’ll repay you in the future,” Caspian said with a smile on his face.
Once again, Jessica’s cheeks burned. ‘Silly fool! I’m the one that should thank you,’ Jessica anxiously said in virtual-novel.net heart. Nonetheless, virtual-novel.net only hummed lightly, nodded, and left.
Once virtual-novel.net was out of the gymnasium and reached the empty bamboo forest, Jessica finally took a deep breath, and virtual-novel.net felt virtual-novel.net legs were weak Before that, Jessica never felt that way, even when virtual-novel.net was facing the murderous Kevin.
The summer breeze gently blew Jessica’s long hair in the air, and it blurred virtual-novel.net vision. Through the sunlight between the bamboo leaves, a subtle hint of sweetness grew in Jessica’s heart.
Following Jessica’s exit, everyone’s gaze in the gymnasium was instantly focused on Caspian and George.
That was the winner of their family’s trials. Moreover, even Ashton, who was widely acknowledged in their clan as a genius, could not harm virtual-novel.net at all.
The other man was the clan’s moral pillar. This time, virtual-novel.net successfully reached the peak of the second stage of the Pulse Control Realm, and virtual-novel.net was indeed the well-deserved leader of the clan.
Everyone looked at Caspian and George with complete admiration and respect.
Next was the more enviable moment, the rewards ceremony.
As Caspian could only choose the Earth Grade martial skill and high-rank weapon in Lawrence Fort’s martial art chamber, Caspian only received the two bottles of spirit essence that the Lawrence family prepared earlier. The two small bottles were filled with cyan-colored liquid. At a glance, it made others feel mysterious.
Under the Lawrence family members’ envious gaze, Caspian took over the two bottles from James. Then, James gave Caspian a few words of encouragement on behalf of the Lawrence family. In general, James was telling Caspian that the Lawrence family would fully support him. He hoped Caspian would achieve an outstanding result in the Evergreen Town’s competition between the clans later.
Those words were not as useful for Caspian. After all, even if James did not motivate him, Caspian would still do his best to grab the Dark Moon Sect’s spot. Besides, practical rewards would be more beneficial for Caspian.
Those words were not as useful for Caspian. After all, even if James did not motivate him, Caspian would still do his best to grab the Dark Moon Sect’s spot. Besides, practical rewards would be more beneficial for Caspian. Nevertheless, James was also well aware of how Keith, Kevin, and the others acted irrationally during the trials, and it was truly unacceptable. Therefore, after George comforted Caspian, James, as the head of the Lawrence family, also consoled Caspian on behalf of the clan.
James’s consolation was short and straightforward as compared to George’s, Reward with money.
This time, James directly rewarded Caspian with 20,000 fedulings, which was considered a large sum. Even Caspian thought it was unbelievable when virtual-novel.net heard it. He quickly recovered and understood that the money was salaries given up by Keith, Kevin, Frank, and the others. Hence, the Lawrence family did not lose anything by transferring the money to Caspian.
After that, James gave another speech, and the Lawrence family’s trials officially ended.
That night, Caspian did not go anywhere, and virtual-novel.net trained hard as usual behind closed doors. He knew well that entering the Lawrence family and being qualified for the trials was the first step of his plan, whereas standing out in the competition was only the second step. Only by completing the third step through winning the Evergreen Town’s competition between the clans and getting the Dark Moon Sect’s sole qualification to be their disciple would his plan to enter the gateway to immortality be complete. Furthermore, that would still only be the beginning. Before that happened, virtual-novel.net could not afford to relax even the slightest bit.
While virtual-novel.net trained in the Time Warp Zone, the two bottles of spirit essence were placed on a stone table not far away. Caspian did not drink them.
***
The following morning, Caspian made his way to Lawrence Fort outside of the town. That time, virtual-novel.net wanted to retrieve the awards virtual-novel.net won, Earth Grade martial skill and high-rank weapon.
It was only a month and a half since Caspian arrived at the Lawrence family, but that was already the third time virtual-novel.net headed toward the martial art chamber to collect martial skills and weapons.
If it were not for everyone knowing his identity earlier on, perhaps they would suspect Caspian was James’ illegitimate child for receiving such preferential treatment and honor.
That time, the elder that guarded the martial art chamber was even friendlier than before. It was as if virtual-novel.net expected Caspian to be there today, and virtual-novel.net waited for virtual-novel.net at Lawrence Fort’s entrance since early in the morning. When virtual-novel.net saw Caspian approaching from afar, virtual-novel.net directly went to Caspian. Although the elder did not watch the trials yesterday, virtual-novel.net heard of Caspian‘s performance front other people and knew that Caspian showed the incredible skill of the Ursa Major’s Blurred Shadows virtual-novel.net chose last time. Caspian even managed to dodge Kevin’s attack.
Kevin was a Pulse Control Realm cultivator!
Thus, when virtual-novel.net saw Caspian today, the elder kept praising Caspian with endless beautiful words. Even Caspian felt his cheeks burning, and virtual-novel.net could not help but think, ‘Is this elder okay today?’
Just as the two talked, they soon arrived at the martial art chamber. At that time Caspian headed to the third floor of the martial art chamber, which virtual-novel.net never stepped foot in before.