Chapter 1221


    Chapter 1221


    Charles nodded, also agreeing that it was a better course of action.


    Caleb firmly stopped them. “No. You cannot descend the mountain at this time.”


    Before Shane could say anything, the Cox family members became panicked.


    “Why are you preventing us from going down the mountain? What exactly is the Medicina family


    nning? Surely you’re not trying to hinder the Gordon family frompeting for the white g?”


    Caleb nced at them, his voice icy as he replied, “If I wanted to hinder your pursuit of the white g,


    wouldn’t it be easier for me to not stop you from seeking help and instead send you down the


    mountain?”


    The members of the Cox family froze.


    Shane looked grim. “Then why didn’t you allow us to search for her?” he asked, suppressing his anger.


    “If something happens to Neera, what’s the point of the Gordon family fighting for the white g?”


    “I know that cliff isn’t very steep, and it’s covered with a lot of vegetation,” Caleb exined calmly and


    patiently as he pursed his lips. “Even if someone were to fall, they wouldn’t get hurt. Besides, it’s close


    to the rescue team at the foot of the mountain. If anything were to happen, they would definitely be


    found. Given Ms. Garcia’s status as the head of the Gordon family, we would surely hear something.


    However, we haven’t received any news, which means she’s fine, and that she’s likely heading toward


    the top of the mountain. If you’descend the mountain now, you might miss her. Would that be


    eptable to you?”


    Those words immediately silenced everyone in the Gordon family’s group.


    Shane gritted his teeth but, ultimately, did not insist on descending the mountain.


    “Very well. Let’s continue to the top of the mountain!”


    Then, he addressed Caleb honestly, “If the Medicina family wishes topete for the white g, you


    can part ways with us now. With Neera’s whereabouts unknown at the moment, the Gordon family’s


    main priority is to find her. Nothing else matters. We might slow down your progress. The Medicina


    family has been a great help to us along the way, and the Gordon family will always remember this.


    Even if we part ways now, it will be on good terms.”


    Caleb’s lips curled upward as he returned to his nonchnt demeanor.


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    “What are you implying, Mr. Gordon? Are you still doubting me? Every word I’ve said is true. The


    Medicina family has no intention ofpeting for the white g. As for the position of district president,


    I have no ns to vie for it either. So there’s no question of any dy. We can continue our journey


    together. Speaking of which, Ms. Garcia has not been found yet, and neither has Darcel. Only when he


    is found can I be at peace.”


    Moved by his sincerity, Shane nodded solemnly. “Very well, then.”


    The group continued their ascent up the mountain, and it was only then that Caleb revealed the news


    to him.


    “There’s something I haven’t told you yet. Last night, after we captured that group in the valley, we


    learned from them that all the forces of Lordsworth Estate have united. They are preparing to purge the


    families of the Bartitsu Guild. Since the Gordon family is part of the Bartitsu Guild, I wanted to ask


    about your stance. What is your view on this?”


    Shane’s eyes darkened. Suddenly, he let out a coldugh. “What do you mean, what’s my view?


    There’s nothing to consider!”


    He nced at Caleb. “I understand. You’re trying to gauge my intentions. Rest assured, I won’t turn


    against the Medicina family because of this. On the contrary, I think Lordsworth Estate has done a


    good job this time.”


    Caleb raised an eyebrow. “Oh? Are you suggesting we join forces with Lordsworth Estate to deal with


    the Bartitsu Guild?”


    Shane let out a light scoff. “Join forces? Absolutely unnecessary. Those two night raids, unsurprisingly,


    are almost certainly the actions of the ancient martial families targeting the Gordon family. In fact, ever


    since the rumors started circting at the election conference, those families in the Bartitsu Guild have


    been watching us, the Gordon family, like a tiger watching its prey, intent on wearing us down from


    within. Well, since they show no


    mercy,


    there’s no need for us to take the moral high ground. It’s always been a matter of life and death, so


    strike without hesitation, I say!”


    Caleb did not expect him to say that. He couldn’t help butugh.


    “No wonder they say the Gordon family isid back. Those under Chad are indeed more


    unconventional than the previous generation. Interesting.”


    Then, he patted Shane on the shoulder.


    “Rest assured, my friend. With how the Bartitsu Guild has treated you, we will respond in kind. We, the


    Medicinal family, support you unconditionally.”


    Seeing that he did not seem to be lying, Shane thanked him gravely.


    “Once this matter is resolved, the Gordon family will surely express its gratitude.”


    Caleb waved his hand dismissively. “No worries. It’s a minor matter.”


    From then on, Shane led his entourage in search of Neera and Darcel, while simultaneouslyunching


    powerful attacks on the Bartitsu Guilds they encountered along the way, steadily advancing.


    On the other hand, upon hearing that the various forces of Lordsworth Estate were uniting, the Bartitsu


    Guild realized the seriousness of the situation and gradually began to assemble.


    The two major forces went from peaceful coexistence to being at odds with each other, stirring up


    public panic, with tensions running high and conflicts bing imminent.


    The entire Mount Cloud was enveloped in this atmosphere of hostility, bing a ce where even


    the wind and the cries of the cranes carried a sense of foreboding.