After L arrived at the Ward Residence, he followed Erik into a study.


    “Mr. Ward, what’s so urgent that you needed to find me?” L asked as he sat down.


    Erik sighed and chuckled self-deprecatingly. “The infighting within our family, it’s enough to make youugh! You were presentst time when Edward came over, so you probably have an idea of what’s going on.”


    L raised his eyebrows. “Not really. Mr. Ward, is there something specific that I can help with? Just tell me straight up.”


    He also owed the Ward family a few favors. Otherwise, Miranda’s pharmaceuticalpany wouldn’t have been able to find so many major distributors to solve the crisis.


    During a previous business exchange, Miranda may have been insulted by her so-called “first love” Frederick. Nora’s seizure episode made L feel incredibly guilty towards the Ward family. He had long thought that as long as the Ward family had a use for him, he would definitely help them out to repay the favor.


    Erik nodded and exined the matter to L in detail.


    This matter actually went back over a hundred years! At that time, the ancestor of the Ward family was a servant to a great master and had followed him throughout his life.


    The great master had no descendants and, seeing the unwavering loyalty of the Ward family ancestor, left his inheritance to him before his death.


    This inheritance included arge mansion in Iylonio, a part of the knowledge the great master had acquired throughout his life, and some of the connections he had established.


    Before the great master’s death, he had dug an underground tomb in his mansion to serve as his final resting ce. Before entering it himself, he gave two keys to the Ward family ancestor and instructed him that only by using both keys simultaneously could the tomb be opened.


    If the Ward family ancestor or his descendants were ever pushed into a desperate situation with no way out, they could use these two keys to open the tomb, and then they would naturally find a solution to the crisis.


    Upon hearing this, L couldn’t help but furrow his brow. “What? Is the Ward family in Iylonio facing a major crisis now?”


    Erik shook his head mockingly. “If the position of the Ward family among the five great families in Iylonio is not secured, it might be considered a major crisis in Anders’ eyes. Due to family divisions, the Ward family in Iylonio has also suffered greatly and has been continuously weakened in the open and hidden struggles within Capital Loop. ording to the intention of that great master, there is likely a treasure left behind in his tomb that is enough to make a family rise to power. So, in order to preserve the position in Iylonio and even further elevate the family, Anders is eagerly trying to open the tomb of that great master. For this purpose, he even secretly kidnapped my grandson, Chloe’s parents, trying to force me toply and hand over the key.”


    Upon hearing this, L nodded with understanding. “Mr. Ward, what do you want me to do to help you?”


    Erik stared at L intently, with a hint of helplessness and apology in his voice.


    “L, I’m sorry to involve you in this matter, but I have no other choice! I’ll be straightforward. Are you avable to apany me to Iylonio? My suggestion is that I can hand over the key to Anders, but we should strive to obtain a portion of the inheritance inside the tomb. The family in Iylonio has many experts, and relying solely on the power of my own family, we definitely won’t be able to contend with Anders in Iylonio. That’s why I want you to help. As for how much we can gain and whether we can enter the tomb together to share the inheritance, it will depend on our abilities. L, I won’t let you help for nothing. I can give you half of what we obtain. How does that sound?”


    Erik looked at L expectantly, his tone carrying a plea.


    After contemting for a while, L finally nodded. “Alright! But don’t give me half, I’ll consider it as helping out and repaying your favor.”


    Upon hearing this, Erik’s expression turned serious. “L, a favor deserves a favor! Besides, you don’t owe my family anything. If it weren’t for you, I would have lost my life long ago. Andst time with Chloe, the situation was dire. We’ve agreed on this condition, so let it be settled. How can I let you help for free?”


    Upon hearing L’s agreement, Erik immediately showed a joyful expression and waved his hand in a very open manner.


    L exchanged a few polite words but didn’t dwell on it too much. The main thing was that he wasn’t too interested in the so-called underground tomb.


    What kind of treasure left behind by a powerful individual?


    Given L’s current level and strength, he didn’t think much of what ordinary people considered “powerful.” The items left behind by such individuals might not be as valuable as the batch of cultivation resources previously given to him by the Graham family.


    Since Erik needed his help, L was simply lending a hand to counter the Ward family in Iylonio.


    They discussed the time and specific arrangements. The deadline given by the Ward family in Iylonio was five days, and Erik nned to go to Iylonio three dayster to make preparations in advance. After finalizing the n with L, Erik made a phone call to Anders to inform him.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org.


    Inside the ancestral home of the Ward family in Iylonio!


    After hanging up the phone, Anders wore a smug expression on his face. Edward, who was beside him, smiled and asked, “Grandpa, did that old manpromise?”


    Anders sneered, “He did. He agreed to meet me three days from now at noon. He will bring the key with him!”


    The old head of the Ward family in Iylonioughed mockingly, “If I had known this, I should have taken action earlier! Hmph! Spread the word, summon all the experts of our family who can be called back. Although Erik agreed toe, he won’t easilypromise. He will definitely negotiate conditions with me. With absolute strength, I will crush his hopes!”


    “Yes, Grandpa, you are wise! Last time when I went to Ednd, that little troublemaker Kiera seemed to have gotten involved with a top-notch expert. It’s not impossible for that guy to be a Grandmaster powerhouse. It’s necessary to find more experts, just in case he follows them here.”


    Edward’s eyes lit up as he recalled the time he was sted with a single shout from L in Ednd, causing him to cough up blood. He reminded his grandfather of that incident.


    Hearing this, Anders sneered, “What’s a Grandmaster powerhouse? Our family has five Grandmasters and even a Divine Realm devotee! Not only that, the descendants of those close friends of the Great Master me are also on our side, standing with our family through the generations. To be safe this time, I will invite them as well. So, whoever Erik brings won’t be of any use! He not only has to hand over the key but also leave empty-handed and return to Ednd without expecting any benefits.”


    The Great Master me was the “powerful individual” who was served by the ancestor of the Ward family.


    During his lifetime, he had friends all over Priocia. After his death, some of those friends disdained to interact with his servants, but others still maintained contact with the Ward family. For whatever reason, the descendants of these friends stood with the Ward family in Iylonio, especially when it came to opening the tomb of the Great Master me. Even if Anders didn’t invite them, if someone heard about it, they would probably be eager toe over.