A delicate little hand quietly slipped through the sleeve and gently pressed against Adam Bennett’s tightly clenched palm. Emily softly said, “Adam Bennett gege, if she really acts like this, it’s only her loss. Emily believes that one day, she will regret her shortsightedness today!”

“Regret?” With a mocking laugh, Adam Bennett’s face was full of self-mockery. “Does someone like me now even have that qualification?”

“Emily, you seem to know a lot about them? Some of the things you mentioned earlier, maybe even my father doesn’t know, right? How did you find out?” Waving his hand lightly, Adam Bennett suddenly changed the subject and asked.

Emily was taken aback, but only smiled without answering.

Seeing Emily’s evasive attitude, Adam Bennett could only helplessly purse his lips. Although Emily also had the surname Xiao, she had no blood relation to him at all, and as for Emily’s parents, Adam Bennett had never met them. Whenever he asked his own father, his always-smiling father would immediately fall silent, clearly very wary of Emily’s parents, perhaps even… afraid!

In Adam Bennett’s heart, Emily’s identity was extremely mysterious, but no matter how he tried to ask indirectly, this little girl would always cleverly respond with silence, leaving Adam Bennett with no way to get any answers.

“Sigh, forget it, I can’t be bothered with you. If you don’t want to say, then don’t…” Shaking his head, Adam Bennett’s expression suddenly darkened, because across from him, under Olivia Foster’s constant signaling, that old man finally stood up…

“Heh, using the Cloud Mist Sect to pressure my father? This Olivia Foster really has some tricks…” In Adam Bennett’s heart, an angry, cold laugh echoed.

Main Text Chapter 5: Qi Gathering Powder

“Ahem.” The white-robed old man gave a light cough, stood up, cupped his hands toward William Bennett, and smiled, “Mr. Bennett, the main reason I’ve come to your esteemed family today is to ask for a favor!”

“Heh, Mr. Ethan Harris, please speak your mind. If it’s within our ability, the The Bennett Family will not refuse.” William Bennett dared not be negligent toward this old man, and hurriedly stood up to respond politely. However, since he didn’t know what the request was, he didn’t dare to promise too much.

“Heh, Mr. Bennett, do you recognize her?” Ethan Harris smiled slightly and gestured to the young girl beside him.

“Uh… Forgive my poor eyesight, this young lady…” Hearing this, William Bennett was stunned. He looked the girl up and down, then shook his head a little awkwardly.

Back when Olivia Foster was taken as a disciple by Yun Yun, she was only ten years old and had cultivated in the Cloud Mist Sect for five years. As the saying goes, a girl changes greatly as she grows up. After so many years, William Bennett naturally didn’t recognize that the girl before him was his nominal daughter-in-law.

“Ahem… Her name is Olivia Foster.”

“Olivia Foster? Old Master Nalan’s granddaughter, Olivia Foster?” William Bennett was first stunned, then overjoyed, apparently recalling the matter from years ago. He quickly gave the girl a warm smile. “So it’s Niece Foster, Uncle Bennett hasn’t seen you for many years. Please don’t blame Uncle for not recognizing you.”

The sudden scene made everyone present pause for a moment. The three elders exchanged glances, their brows furrowing slightly…

“Uncle Bennett, it’s me who hasn’t come to pay respects all this time and should apologize. How could I dare blame Uncle Bennett?” Olivia Foster said sweetly with a smile.

“Heh, Niece Foster, I heard long ago that you were taken in by Master Yun Yun. At the time, I thought it was just a rumor, but I didn’t expect it to be true. You really have great talent…” William Bennett praised with a smile.

“Olivia was just lucky…” With a faint smile, Olivia Foster was a little overwhelmed by William Bennett’s enthusiasm. Under the table, her hand gently tugged at Ethan Harris beside her.

“Heh, Mr. Bennett, the matter I wish to request today is related to Olivia, and it’s something the Sect Leader herself has asked for…” Ethan Harris chuckled, but when he mentioned the Sect Leader, his expression became a bit solemn.

William Bennett’s expression changed slightly, and he also restrained his smile. The Cloud Mist Sect’s leader, Yun Yun, was a major figure in the Jia Ma Empire. As the head of a small clan, he absolutely could not afford to offend her. With her power and influence, what could she possibly need from the The Bennett Family? Ethan Harris said it was related to Niece Foster—could it be…?

Thinking of a certain possibility, William Bennett’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch, his large hand trembling slightly. Fortunately, his sleeve covered it, so it wasn’t noticed. Forcing down his anger, he said in a slightly trembling voice, “Mr. Ethan Harris, please speak!”

“Ahem…” Ethan Harris’s face suddenly showed a trace of embarrassment, but thinking of the Sect Leader’s affection for Olivia Foster, he could only grit his teeth and say with a smile, “Mr. Bennett, as you know, the Cloud Mist Sect is very strict, and the Sect Leader has high expectations for Olivia. She’s basically being groomed as the next Sect Leader… And due to certain special rules, the Sect Leader’s successor cannot have any entanglements with men before officially becoming the Sect Leader…”

“After asking Olivia, the Sect Leader learned that she still has a marriage agreement with the The Bennett Family, so… the Sect Leader would like to ask Mr. Bennett to… dissolve this engagement.”

“Crack!” The jade cup in William Bennett’s hand instantly shattered into a pile of powder.