“Mr. Lowe, this is Thunderstorm!”


    “I will personally bring my men over to ept your joining. But your father cannote with you, in case you try any tricks again. But don’t worry, the headquarters is full of experts and will definitely be able to protect your father’s safety. After the underground meeting is over and you cooperate well, I promise to reunite you with your father!”


    Thunderstorm’s tone was filled with pride and dominance.


    Mason took a deep breath at his words, “Okay! I hope you keep your word!”


    “Naturally! When the timees, we’ll be brothers ourselves. How could I break my promise to you? Hehe…” Thunderstormughed.


    He had thought it through carefully by bringing his men over to attend Mason’s underground meeting as a way of getting acquainted with various factions in Ednd beforehand.


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    Leaving Emmanuel behind at headquarters also meant that he wasn’t afraid of any tricks Mason might pull during the meeting that would harm him!


    Most importantly, he had already left headquarters himself; even if ck Star returned early and wanted to stop him from seeding in Edndter on, it would be toote for him now.


    Thinking about this made Thunderstorm feel slyly pleased with himself.


    He felt not only powerful but also intellectually superior beyond measure.


    As someone like him who possessed such talent – why should he settle for being just a deputy hall master?


    As Thunderstorm hung up the phone with Mason, his own phone rang immediately afterward. Upon ncing at the caller ID, a hint of disdain and scorn crossed his face.


    “What is it, old hag?” Thunderstorm asked gruffly.


    On the other end of the line was none other than Victoria.


    She chuckled cautiously and inquired, “Has Mason finally caved in? I hear tonight is the deadline.”


    Thunderstorm and his associates from the NC Organization, including Cobra, were hoping for Mason to yield. Meanwhile, Victoria and Romeo, were eagerly awaiting Mason’s surrender. Whether Mason gave in or not was crucial to their survival.


    Upon hearing Victoria’s question, Thunderstorm let out a coldugh.


    “He has indeed caved in, old thing. It seems your little trick with his father was quite effective! I merely put on a little show for his father, and he immediately crumbled! It seems Mason is quite the dutiful son.”


    At this, Victoria on the other end of the line couldn’t help but reveal a touch of joy.


    “Of course! That’s great news. Congrattions to you and the NC Organization.”


    Thunderstorm’s tone wasced with sarcasm as he asked, “It seems you should be congratting yourself for preserving your life. Oh, and Emmanuel is your son, right? I tortured him, didn’t I? Did that not hurt you?”


    Victoria detected the mocking undertones in Thunderstorm’s voice, and a flicker of humiliation and malice crossed her face. Still, she maintained a polite facade, feigning sincerity.


    “Of course, I’m a bit concerned, but being able to assist you in achieving such a significant goal is paramount, wouldn’t you agree? In any case, the most important thing is that I’m alive, and I owe that to the NC Organization’s integrity, correct?”


    “Old hag, you don’t need to butter me up! Rest assured, once I’ve sessfully regained control of Mason’s forces, I’ll spare you and the family.”


    Thunderstorm snorted disdainfully and ended the call without further ado, choosing not to waste any more time on the old woman.


    On the other side!


    After hanging up the phone, Victoria took a deep breath, her eyes clouded with a hint of darkness. How could she not sense Thunderstorm’s disdain for her? This lifelong matriarch felt deeply humiliated and infuriated. When had she ever endured such shame and condescension? Nevertheless, shame was just shame; as long as she could preserve her life, it would suffice.


    “Grandma, what happened? Did Masonpromise?” Harlow asked at that moment.


    Romeo also looked expectantly, a touch of excitement in her eyes.


    Victoria smiled and nodded. “How could he notpromise? Thunderstorm said that as long as Mason’s forces join the NC Organization, they won’t hold past grudges against us!”


    Upon hearing this, Romeo and his daughter revealed a burst of joy, exchanging congrattory gestures.


    At noon on the same day!


    Yuhdence City, 200 kilometers from Ednd, Kreanford.


    L, who had traveled by ne for three hours and then taken a taxi, stepped out of the car. Throughout the journey, he had kept in touch with Miranda and Mason.


    From Mason’s ount, he knew that the main stronghold of the NC Organization in Kreanford was in Yuhdence City, but the exact location was unknown. However, that was no challenge for L.


    In fact, his target wasn’t the NC Organization’s main stronghold, but his father-inw, Emmanuel. Thunderstorm had revealed over the phone that his father-inw was being held at the main stronghold.


    After getting out of the car, L found a shop selling funeral supplies, where he bought incense and a stack of yellow paper, then casually checked into a hotel.


    After inheriting the jade pendant, in addition to mastering the Dragon Soul Immortal Technique and the precious medical art of the Dragon Emperor’s Canon, the Dragon Gaze Heavenward Technique was not to be underestimated. It epassed various Mystical Sects and Yin-Yang Arts.


    Now, L intended to employ a technique called the “Energy Tracking Technique.” This technique had a range of up to 100 miles, and based on the karmic rtionship between him and his father-inw, along with thetter’s birth date and time, L could trace his exact location.


    Midday, 12:30 PM!


    On the outskirts of Yuhdence City, there stood a factory. It appeared to be a chemical nt, but in reality, it was an underground drug manufacturing facility and the main stronghold of the NC Organization in Kreanford.


    In a warehouse converted from a basement, Emmanuel was fixed to an iron chair, looking somewhat miserable. In the warehouse, several experts from the NC Organization sat smoking.


    These individuals were leaders in the organization, each possessing a strength level above Dark Force. This indicated that Thunderstorm was still quite concerned about Emmanuel, the hostage, fearing any unexpected mishaps. Outside the door, there were guards armed with guns.


    The NC Organization was not your typical underground force; they were a legitimate criminal group, and this ce was a drug manufacturing facility.


    “Damn it, I haven’t had enough fun yet, and now Thunderstorm won’t let me have any more!” A bald man stubbed out his cigarette, his eyes carrying a hint of mockery and unfulfilled desire as he looked at Emmanuel.