Violet had originally planned to meet Maria at Zilian Villa after having dinner with his grandparents. Consequently,
he wasn’t in a rush to inquire about the Divine Dragon’s fate from her. Deep in his heart, he was still reeling from
the shock of his parent’s fate.
Violet’s perception of his parents underwent a radical transformation when his uncle disclosed that they had
studied something similar to the prologue of the Apocalyptic Book more than two decades ago.
He had never imagined that his parents were deeply involved in cultivation. Even more surprising was the
revelation that they had obtained the prologue of the ‘Apocalyptic Book’ more than two decades ago.
For Stefan, this revelation was like a nuclear bomb exploding in his mind!
“My father accidentally got the ‘Preface to the Apocalyptic Book,’ whereas I chanced upon the ‘Apocalyptic Book’
itself twenty years later at Jasmine’s antique store. Is it truly just a coincidence? Or is there a hidden connection
that spans across these two events?”
As he pondered these questions, a chill ran down Violet’s spine.
After his parent’s passing, he unknowingly ventured down the path they had left behind. Was this some divine
arrangement for him to inherit their legacy? But then, why hadn’t his parents said a word about it back then?
Unable to contain his doubts, he turned to Desmond and asked, “Uncle, did my parents mention crossing paths with
someone or some organization?”
Desmond replied, “About a year before your mother passed away, when she took you back to the United States to
visit your grandparents, she told me that she and your father had offended a very ancient organization while
exploring a significant matter.”
Curiously, Violet inquired, “What is this organization called?”
Just as Desmond was about to respond, the wise old man, Samuel Evans, interjected, “Stefan, your mother had
already revealed that the group your parents encountered was none other than the notorious Warrior Den. They’ve
existed since the end of the Ming Dynasty and remain a powerful force today. At the time, I didn’t take it too
seriously, as I thought organizations like the Quin Gang, which have histories spanning hundreds of years, are
merely famous but lack substantial power. Furthermore, your mother mentioned that the leader of the Warrior Den
might have lived for over 300 years, which I dismissed as nonsense and couldn’t shake off my skepticism.”
The old man’s voice carried a tone of deep regret, “If only I had paid more heed to your mother’s words, perhaps
things would have unfolded differently.”
Desmond sighed, “You’re right… Back then, we didn’t take my sister’s words seriously. We assumed she was just
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtfollowing her husband into something eccentric and didn’t think her words could turn out to be true.”
Violet observed the deep remorse on the old man’s face and felt some of his earlier grievances dissipate. He
consoled him, “Grandpa, there’s no need to blame yourself. Even with the combined strength of the Evans family,
confronting the Warrior Den could have resulted in disaster over 20 years ago. The Warriors Den’s power exceeds
your imagination and they could have easily dealt with the Evans family.”
The old man sighed, acknowledging, “I experienced their strength firsthand during my last visit to New York. I never
would have thought that they had secretly inserted an undercover agent into our midst for such an extended
period, orchestrating events such as weddings and births in such a calculated manner that it would arouse no
suspicion whatsoever. When I think about it now, it sends shivers down my spine. Who spends that much time
planning a conspiracy? Moreover, they already have eyes and ears everywhere, making it difficult for us to remain
hidden while they’ve been planning all this time.”
Violet added seriously, “I don’t understand either. With their strength, they could have easily wiped out the Evans
family by sending one or two real Masters. But they haven’t taken action in over two decades. I can’t fathom why
they suddenly chose to attack the Evans family recently.”
His second uncle, Marcus, chimed in, “Perhaps the Evans family possesses something they desire? Something
they’ve been seeking all this time?”
The old man inquired, “What could that be?”
Marcus shook his head, “Dad, I don’t know what it could be. I’m just throwing out possibilities to see if they resonate
with anyone.”
Samuel Evans paused, his brows furrowing in deep thought.
After a moment of reflection, he spoke with a sense of intrigue, “As my condition worsened, the details of what
happened after your sister’s death eluded me. However, the days leading up to that moment have started to
resurface in my memory with increasing clarity. I carefully recollected everything, from when your sister followed
your brother-in-law to China until the year she passed away, every single detail. In those years, your sister mostly
resided in China, but she would return with Violet to visit us during the holidays. During this time, your sister never
mentioned anything strange nor entrusted us with anything. It was only during her final visit to the United States,
one year before her death, that she revealed information about the Warrior Den. But she didn’t leave us
anything…. I can’t understand why the Warrior Den has been observing us for two decades. What are they looking
for?”
Violet’s third uncle, Martel, had been quiet for a while before voicing his doubts, “Dad, could it be that they believed
my sister left something for us, but after two decades, they finally realized she hadn’t left them anything valuable,
so they became enraged and wanted to kill us?”
After contemplating for a moment, Samuel Evans replied, “Your theory does make sense. However, I don’t think
they’d be that foolish. They are incredibly powerful and spending twenty years just to
confirm such a trivial matter seems illogical. There must be a motive behind their investment of time and energy.”
Martel nodded in agreement, “Dad, what you say is true…”
Samuel Evans then turned to Jack, the renowned detective and asked, “Jack, what’s your take on this matter?”
Jack shared his insights, “Based on my years of experience in solving crimes, a major case like this would require
significant preparation time. Uncle Evans, your analogy earlier about someone staring at an ant for twenty years
just to pass the time is highly unlikely. If someone spends twenty years studying ants, they must be doing so to find
a way to exterminate them completely. Hence, I agree with you that there must be a significant motive behind the
Warrior Den’s actions.”
Jack continued, “As for why they’re acting now, I believe there are two possibilities. First, they’ve planned to execute
their real purpose at this moment. Second, external factors may have forced them to take action prematurely.”
Deep in thought, Violet asked Desmond, “Uncle, have you read the Apocalyptic Book Preface?”
Desmond shook his head, admitting, “I was never interested in such matters, so I paid no attention.”
Violet inquired further, “Do you have any idea where this book went?”
Desmond replied, “I don’t know. After your parents studied that book, they returned to China and I have no idea
where it went.”
Violet nodded, realizing that his parent’s departure from the United States was not as he had assumed. Previously,
he had thought that his father’s decision to return to Eastcliff was due to pressure from his grandfather. However, it
appeared that his parents had stumbled upon the ‘Preface to the Apocalyptic
Book’ in the United States, which compelled them to embark on a journey back to China to delve into the depths of
the ‘Apocalyptic Book’.
The secret of longevity that Gideon mentioned before his death might be related to the clues found in the ‘Preface
to the Apocalyptic Book’.
As this realization dawned upon him, Violet suddenly recalled a crucial detail. Turning to Samuel Evans, he inquired,
“By the way, Grandpa, before my parents left Eastcliff for Aurous Hill, they had some disputes with the Rothschild
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Samuel Evans confirmed, “Yes, your father did have some issues with the Rothschild family back then. According to
rumors, the Rothschild family wanted to establish a foothold in China and expand their interests there. They were
openly and covertly competing with several prominent Chinese families. Your father rallied these families together
and declared war on the Rothschild family. After several confrontations, the Rothschild family eventually withdrew
from China, but they held a grudge against your father.”
Violet frowned, saying, “You mentioned the widely rumored version. But what was the actual situation?”
Samuel Evans sighed and said, “The actual situation is quite complex. From what I know, the Rothschild family
didn’t initially intend to target those prominent Chinese families. They had been seeking joint ventures and even
showed favor to your father. However…”
He hesitated before continuing, “Your father accused them of financial intrusion right from the start, amassing
considerable resources to strike them a heavy blow. Later, the head of the Rothschild family’s Asia-Pacific division
visited him in Eastcliff, but your father refused to negotiate and struck him instead. The head of the division
returned to the United States with a red face and the Rothschild family lodged a complaint against your father.”
Violet was taken aback, blurting out, “It doesn’t sound like my father’s style to resort to violence when negotiations
don’t go well.”
Samuel Evans nodded, “You’re right. It wasn’t like your father to resort to physical aggression. But he indeed
slapped the other person.”
Violet was even more puzzled, muttering, “In my memory, my dad was always a gentleman. Why would he get into
a physical altercation?”
Everyone present was equally bewildered.
Samuel Evans continued, “At that time, the head of the Rothschild family’s Asia-Pacific division and the person in
charge of the complaint called me. I couldn’t understand why your father acted that way.”
Jack chimed in, “Uncle Evans, can you recall the year when Bruce slapped the head of the Rothschild family’s Asia-
Pacific division?”
Samuel Evans thought for a moment and replied, “It was a few months before their accident. After that incident,
Bruce was kicked out of the Wade family.”
Jack theorized, “Perhaps he did it intentionally to provoke the Rothschild family, creating a reason for himself to be
expelled from the Wade family. He might have sensed the danger and wanted to sever ties with them.”
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