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Chapter 1677
Chapter 1677 His Plan Was Disrupted
Whitley wasn't the only one who had sensed the change in the surrounding energy. Wynter felt it too, though she couldn't care less about the heavens. She was more concerned about Vanessa, who had merged with the Soul Commanding Badge.
"You can't be reborn once you've merged with the badge," Wynter stated.
Vanessa chuckled softly in response."Then so be it. I'm sure you've recalled certain memories, Master, but that's as far as my power extends.novelbin
"Besides, I've thought it through. Rather than be reborn as a human, I'd much prefer to follow you and stand against the injustices in this world."
With that, Vanessa manifested before Wynter. Bearing the marks of merits, she was no longer an ordinary soul. Considering her horoscope even rivaled that of Eliana's, it appeared that she hadn't visited the nightclub by chance.
Looking at the golden-rimmed Soul Commanding Badge, Wynter lifted her gaze and clutched her hand. "Then, I'll do as you wish."
Instead of letting Vanessa endure the torment of the personal burdens alone, Wynter drew the pain into herself.
Vanessa was stunned, and her eyes brimmed with tears as golden rays enveloped her. After acknowledging Wynter as her master, she had glimpsed into Wynter's past and hoped to share her burdens. However, Wynter adamantly refused and bestowed some fortune upon her instead.
A wraithlord never wept, but when they did, their tears could quell any calamities.
The moment Vanessa shed tears, an elderly man-one deeply revered by many-felt a violent thump in his chest. Blood then trickled from his lips.
"What happened? Stop the car right now!" Astor shouted at the driver.
With a solemn gaze, the old man clutched his chest and raised a hand. "There's no need for that. It's just that my illness relapsed. We mustn't be late for the upcoming conference."
Astor was deeply concerned about the old man's condition. He couldn't understand why the old man became so frail after his trip to Hawford.
He assumed that the old man's health was improving upon seeing him constantly move about. Yet, the old man started coughing up blood again.
The old man interjected, "We can't afford any delays in Colifernia. I understand my body better than anyone else. Don't let a word about this get out."
Sensing the resilience in the old man's tone, Astor glanced at the driver, who had remained focused on the road ahead. He then whispered to the old man. 'Promise me you'll get a check-up after the meeting in Colifernia.'
The old man nodded with a kind expression, yet there was an unsettling grimness lingering in his gaze-an incongruity that would go unnoticed by many. Astor assumed that the old man was simply resting, little did he know that the latter was eager to leave Hawford.
The old man had sensed a force fighting against him, considering that a normal cultivator wouldn't have dispelled the Wraithlord Transformation Formation.
He had carefully schemed to drain Hawford's fortune amidst the chaos, yet the incompetent Fopylans failed to divert attention as he had hoped.
With that thought, the old man closed his eyes and concealed his presence from his adversaries.
But he wasn't the only one fleeing Hawford. A few teachers from various schools were desperately seeking to escape the city as well.
The teachers suddenly found themselves under investigation. It was a situation that had never occurred before. To bring them to account, the Ministry of Education itself would also be called into question-the last department anyone expected to be inspected.
After all, many hidden connections could be exposed upon an investigation. Thus, some directors hesitated when Lucas suggested a thorough inspection.
"I don't mind conducting a large-scale search, but I'm worried it might affect the students' academic progress, "one stated.
"I agree that the cafeteria has a serious issue, but with final exams approaching, I'm sure the teachers are already feeling anxious. It wouldn't be a good idea, right?" another echoed