Leaving six men behind to stand guard, Velin and Eli returned to Millet City with their respective subordinates.
Back at the Manor, Velin had someone bring Lien to the study.
More than ten minutes later, Lien arrived at the study behind a Silver Mid-Tier knight.
"Sit."
Lien bowed, then sat down on the leather sofa.
"Do you want to know why you died at the hands of the Evil Soul Master?"
Hearing Velin's words, Lien pricked up his ears and asked curiously, "You know?"
Velin did not beat around the bush and told him some key information.
After learning the truth behind his death, Lien looked astonished before falling silent.
Perhaps everything came at a price. Escaping from those Ancient Ruins had meant accepting the fate of being harvested by the Evil Soul Master.
"Has this problem been resolved?" Lien raised his head, hope in his eyes.
Velin chuckled and replied, "Of course. My grandfather is a legendary Arcanist. Once he makes a move, is there really any problem he can't solve?"
"Then..."
Lien looked at him, hesitating over whether he should say it.
Velin sensed his thoughts and explained, "Not for the time being, I'm afraid. My grandfather wants to meet you."
"I understand. I believe you will fulfill your promise," Lien replied with a nod. It was not that he wanted to say that, but that it was all he could say.
"After some time, I'll have Kyle deliver the Cultivation Resources you deserve." After thinking for a moment, Velin added, "You and your family may move freely within Millet City, but you cannot leave the city."
"Mm."
After seeing Lien off, Velin handed the Law Orb containing Life Law Knowledge to Kyle and instructed him, "Study it first. Once you've learned it, teach me."
Kyle looked down