opportunity to implicate herself.In a quaint office within the Arcane Association, an elderly man with white hair sat opposite Ripples, his expression grave as he asked:"Ripple, are you no longer con...Luo De Man was born a prodigy, naturally unwilling to admit his own faults, and thus distanced himself from Lian Si (si). However, soon after news spread that Lian Si was pregnant, conveniently on their wedding night. It just so happened that Lian Si didn't seem to want this child.

Roadman was furious, but the other party was carrying his child after all, so he could only have a long talk with Liansi. He promised her that as long as she gave birth safely, he would set her free and let her leave Lava City on the West Continent to return to her lover in the East Continent.

Lian Si believed in Rodeman's promise and obediently carried the child. According to Rodeman family tradition, she underwent various tonics and allowed Rodeman to circulate his family's martial arts through her belly, hoping to give birth to a strong baby.

But all this made the children left by Rodman's first wife jealous and frantic. Under the instigation of some people, he pushed down Liansi who was pregnant, causing her child to be born prematurely. This enraged Rodman, who planned to deprive Emilio Rodman of his position as heir.

When Rhoden's late wife's people found out about this, they secretly arranged for someone to kill Lian Si's childhood sweetheart out of family interests, and sent the man's head to Lian Si.

When Lian Si saw the head, she spat out blood and fainted. At that time, she had just given birth, her body hadn't fully recovered, and facing the death of her lover and the betrayal of Rodman, she was overwhelmed with despair. She lay on the sickbed for a month, depressed to the point of death.

After learning the truth, Rhoden lashed out at Emilio for the first time, banishing him to the most remote castle in the Rhoden family as punishment. He also stripped him of his status as the sole heir to the family. Only when the youngest son turned eighteen would the ultimate heir be decided.

Rodman's ex-wife's family knew their actions had angered him because, with the existence of two sons, Emilio was no longer the sole heir. They toned down their behavior considerably. When Rodman faced punishment, they all rallied behind Emilio, hoping that when he turned eighteen, he would be able to reclaim his position as heir.

Emilio and Lian are three and a half years apart in age. Although Emilio has been an adult for six months now and has returned to Lava City, Rodman is increasingly cold towards him because of the Kenni family retainers around him.

This made Emilio very angry, so he turned his anger on Lian. The rumors about the illegitimate child were spread by him telling people from the Kenny family.

Because Lian was born two months prematurely, this rumor still gained traction after it spread, especially since Lian's appearance resembled Lian Si by seven points. She also had black hair, and the only thing she shared with the Rodelman family was their characteristic purple eyes. However, some people deliberately chose to ignore this fact.

Lily, overwhelmed by the rampant rumors, felt increasingly self-conscious. This time, he just wanted to go out with friends for some fresh air, but unexpectedly, those who called him brothers in the past became the ones sending him on his final journey. Jealousy twisted their faces into something grotesque, driving them to such a cruel act.

Ripples retracted her divine consciousness thread, slowly opening her eyes. She touched the back of her head, where she had been struck and suffered a concussion, causing the group of young boys to believe Lotus was dead.

Ripple gently rubbed the bump on her back of her head, slowly combing through the memories of her original body. She felt that Lian was a good child, just too naive. She estimated that there was also Emilia's hand in his sneaking out this time. This older brother wished he was dead.

Ripples stood up and stretched, preparing to go back home before anyone noticed he was missing. He wanted to create the illusion that he hadn't left, so those people's deaths wouldn't involve him. Although they deserved it, it was better to stay out of trouble.

After adapting to his body, the ripple sped up, running and jumping quickly through the forest. Half an hour later, he entered Lava City. He put on his cloak again and, using his bodyguard Laye's waist card, successfully returned to his room.

The agitated LaYe, like an ant on a hot griddle, instantly let out a huge sigh of relief upon seeing the ripples. She then hurried forward and whispered:

"Young Master, the Head of the House just sent a message, asking you to go to the front hall to meet someone. I told you to change your clothes and go, if you don't show up soon, we'll be exposed."

"I understand, please change my clothes to something presentable for guests."

Ripples spoke directly.

"Okay, Young Master, your clothes are ready."

Lu Ye helped Lian Yi change into a blue robe with white patterns, and the two hurried towards the main hall where the head of the family resided.

Ripples walked into the grand hall built of black rock, and respectfully bowed to the white-haired man with purple eyes at the head.

"Good health to your father!"

"Why has it been so long What have you been busy with lately"

Rhodesman asked in a kind tone.

Ripple raised her head, met Rhodesman's gaze, and after a moment said:

"Father, I've been hearing rumors while wandering the city lately. People say that I'm your illegitimate son and therefore not eligible to inherit the Roederman family fortune. That's why I've been investigating my birth recently. I even went to ask our departed nursemaid, but she only knew a little."

Since my father asked, Lian also wanted to know: Am I really his child Did my mother really die because she gave birth to me Was it Emilio who caused my mother to have a premature birth

With every question Ripple asked, Rodman's brow furrowed tighter, clearly angered that these rumors had reached his young son's ears.

Looking at the other person's expression, Lian Ri knew that the head of the household knew about the rumors. But he also hadn't expected his youngest son to have heard these malicious slanderous words.

R ripples touched her own hair and said softly:

"The wet nurse said my hair color was inherited from my mother, and I resemble her more than anyone. The only thing I inherited from my father was these violet eyes. Why do they call me a bastard Isn't it because my brother seduced my mother, causing her to miscarry"

"Lily, I will handle this. You are not a bastard son. You are my Rhodesman's youngest son, and you have the right of inheritance. No one can take your identity away."

Rodman gave the ripples a positive response.

"Father, I understand!"

After bowing, the ripples asked:

"Father asked me to come greet the guests, but I don't know who they are."

"She is Hani's youngest daughter, Leia Hani. She's the same age as you. For the next two years, you will be teamed up with her to travel and train. Before your 18th birthday, return to Lava City to hold your coming-of-age ceremony, and then go to the Illusionary Realm to select a spirit beast that suits your attributes."

Rodman revealed the identity of the guest and explained the arrangements for his grandson going forward.

"I understand, Father. I will prepare well."

As soon as the ripples of voice faded, Emiliio entered the hall with a young woman with auburn hair. The girl's light brown eyes were fixed on Emiliio's handsome face, her cheeks flushed pink, clearly smitten.d already been assigned their house and moved all their belongings from the road into it. The Zhang family's move-in also attracted the attention of the villagers in Qianshui Village.This village is n...