Mrs. and Mr. Smith-Chapter 2428 - 2426: Exchange of Interests

"Ethan Smith has obtained the Heart of Immortal Emperor Eden Garner and is now capable of utilizing a part of the Evil Eye’s power. This will inevitably bring tremendous combat strength to the Thunder Courtyard in the future."

Ella Jenkins stood beside Hua Qianjie, speaking cautiously.

Both she and Edwin Garner understood that if today’s discussion goes poorly, Ethan Smith might fall into an irreversible calamity.

"My fellow seniors, I swear on my life that Ethan Smith, as my disciple, is an exceptionally reliable individual for the Thunder Courtyard. Should a crisis arise, he will undoubtedly be our unwavering support. Moreover, his talent is extraordinary. You must also have related information; Ethan Smith is also the son of a Guardian."

Edwin Garner also spoke up, and from the current situation, it seemed relatively optimistic.

Hua Qianjie and his mother Hua Zhikong tend to covet what Ethan Smith possesses, but Lei Qingye, Lei Huan, and Lei Li haven’t taken a stance. Therefore, Edwin Garner and Ella Jenkins quickly informed everyone of Ethan Smith’s significance.

"If that Guardian were still alive, there would be no need for further discussion. However, it seems like he has previously backlashed against the Heavenly Dao. Although we can still detect a faint trace of his presence, it seems he is not far from death and annihilation."

Lei Qingye said indifferently, at his level, he could detect even the slightest change in the Heavenly Dao, let alone an enormous upheaval like the Guardian’s backlash against it.

"You’re right, brother. Moreover, Ethan Smith’s reputation is notorious. In Purgatory, he slaughtered numerous Hominini with exceptional promise, nearly making mortal enemies of the Great Families. He has also clashed repeatedly with The Chosen One, Teng ZiXu, even killing people in front of him. Keeping such a person in the Thunder Courtyard, do you all think that if a moment of crisis truly comes, will the other aristocratic families and the Hodge family coordinate with our Thunder Courtyard from head to tail?"

Hua Zhikong said with a cold laugh, he gave everyone some time to ponder before continuing.

"Moreover, there’s sufficient intelligence indicating that this individual has long been acquainted with the Demon Crane, who might have placed him among the Hominini as a planted pawn."

Three days have passed, and this discussion hasn’t reached a final conclusion.

At the root of it, it’s a very practical issue: on one hand, there’s the display of Ethan Smith’s strength and the future reputation of the Thunder Courtyard.

On the other hand, it’s about what Ethan Smith possesses; Heart of the Thunder Emperor, which can be stripped away upon Ethan Smith’s death.

The Emperor Xuanyuan Sword, Ghost Sword, items left behind by the Ji Family, Nine-lives Coffin, Traceless Inheritance, and the son of a Guardian.

Individuals like Lei Qingye possess exceptional talents and naturally have their pride.

If it were a normal time, even those with great talents wouldn’t arouse their desire.

But with Different Races invading, and any one of these items capable of greatly enhancing the Thunder Courtyard’s strength, they are uncharacteristically silent.

"Let Ethan Smith hand over the Xuanyuan Sword and the Nine-lives Coffin. The Thunder Courtyard has already given him the Immortal Emperor inheritance; these two items shall serve as an exchange."

After a prolonged silence, Lei Qingye spoke softly.

His words indicated that his will was set.

Even Hua Qianjie dared not speak further, for fear of displeasing this elder brother.

Edwin Garner and Ella Jenkins exchanged glances, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

Although the situation wasn’t as ideal as they had hoped, the result was still quite favorable.

"Have Ethan Smith come to Flower Peak now."

Ella Jenkins sent a Flower Peak disciple to come in and quietly instructed her to explain the situation to Ethan Smith first, to prevent him from having trouble accepting it later.

"I’ll just go myself. There’s no need for such trouble."

Amidst a massive surge of noise, Hua Qianjie had already departed like a streak of light.

Bang!

"Ethan Smith, come out."

With tremendous Qi Jin, he suddenly appeared at Demon-slaying Peak.

He couldn’t be bothered with formal notifications and directly used the technique of sound roaring to envelop the entire Demon-slaying Peak.

Some disciples who were cultivating were suddenly affected by the immense sound technique, causing many to abruptly spew blood as the qi within their bodies surged chaotically.

Even more cultivators were influenced by the sound while perceiving the Sea of Rules. Their divine sense plunged into the boundless Heavenly Dao Sea, never to return, and they suddenly started screaming in madness.

"Who dares to roar so loudly at Demon-slaying Peak!"

The peak master abruptly appeared in front of Hua Zhikong, arriving so swiftly that the vigilant disciples failed to react in time.

"I should be the one asking you, who gave you the guts to speak to me like this?"

Hua Zhikong was already fuming with unrighteous indignation; seeing someone daring to question him, his face immediately revealed a ferocious expression.

With a slight movement of his hand, countless peach blossoms danced in the air.

In an instant, the seasons changed. Through an illusion, the peach blossoms turned into sharp blades, slashing immense gashes on the peak master’s body.

As the peach blossoms fell like rain, a single strike sought to thoroughly eradicate the peak master’s Divine Soul.

The peak master’s face shifted dramatically. He had finally recognized the person as Hua Zhikong, but he did not expect that after one strike there would be an intent to completely annihilate him. He closed his eyes in despair.

Bang!

All the peach blossoms suddenly ignited with Black Fire, raining down relentlessly.

The spring scenery of blooming peach blossoms vanished abruptly as Ethan Smith appeared before the peak master, speaking softly.

"Uncle Master, what brings you here so late at night?"

"I really don’t know how a mongrel like you has managed to survive until now."

Hua Zhikong said coldly, devoid of pretense since there was no one else around.

"Uncle Master, I’m fine. I didn’t see that it was you coming just now, hence the misunderstanding."

The peak master hurriedly explained, fearing that Ethan Smith might burst in anger.

"Uncle Master, you haven’t mentioned your business yet." Ethan Smith handed a Sacred Spirit Pill to the peak master, nodding slightly.

"Of course there is a matter. Follow me immediately."

Seeing Ethan Smith’s demeanor, he found no grounds to make things difficult.

The two quickly arrived at Flower Peak.

Ella Jenkins told Ethan Smith about what had been discussed just now with subtlety when she saw him at Flower Peak.

Ethan Smith clenched his fist, feeling a surge of anger filling his chest, seemingly about to erupt at any moment.

Ever since those seniors had returned, he believed he had been extremely humble, but he didn’t expect to be pressured time and again.

Ella Jenkins and Edwin Garner looked at him pleadingly, as if parents. Seeing the two people he regarded as such, Ethan Smith’s fury gradually subsided.

"Dear Uncle Masters and ancestors, Edwin Garner and Ella Jenkins indeed have a great favor with me. I have not secured the Emperor Xuanyuan Sword, and moreover, as it is an inherited Treasure of the Ji Family, even if obtained, I would not have the authority to dispose of it. As for the Nine-lives Coffin, I can, as instructed by the Uncle Masters and ancestors, hand it over to Thunder Courtyard."

Ethan Smith spoke softly.

"So you say you didn’t obtain it, and we should just take your word for it?" Hua Zhikong sneered.

"I can swear by the Heavenly Dao."

Ethan Smith did not deign to refute Hua Zhikong’s words, looking towards Lei Qingye with a certain expression, the true controller of Thunder Courtyard.

Hua Qianjie seemed very dissatisfied, but with Lei Qingye not speaking out, she dared not voice her objections at this time. freёwebnoѵel.com