Heartbeat

After the meal, Mackenzie ordered someone to specifically summon the current patriarch of the Jax Family.

"Greetings to the Ancestor, greetings to the two lords."

The patriarch of the Jax Family was a middle-aged man with a dignified appearance, but at this moment in the great hall, he didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

Anyone who could be hosted by the Ancestor with the highest level of protocol was likely a Saint Realm powerhouse; he dared not be the slightest bit negligent.

"Oden, who is the current lord of Chier County City?"

Oden was stunned. He wondered why the Ancestor would suddenly ask such a question. While he knew of small and medium-sized cities like Chier County City, he usually didn't bother with them unless something major happened. Why would the Ancestor bring it up today?

However, he dared not show any negligence and racked his brain frantically.

"Reporting to the Ancestor, after the previous lord of Chier County City, Lockley Jax, passed away some time ago, the current lord is Keane Jax, a junior of our family."

"Oh, is that so? Then why have I heard that a woman named Weide is managing the entire Chier County City? She is even attempting to have her brother become the lord."

"Ancestor, Weide is Lockley's mother. After Lockley died, she might be temporarily managing Chier County City on his behalf."

"En, that is good. I do not wish for the family's city to be managed by outsiders. Do you know what to do now?"

"Ancestor, I will go and investigate this clearly immediately. I will absolutely not let the family's city fall into the hands of someone with a different surname."

"Good, you may go."

Watching Oden slowly back away and leave the hall, Garen knew that in the Northwest Province, Jenny and Keane would no longer face any threats.

Just like that, Garen and Linley stayed at Mackenzie's mansion for five days, often discussing questions regarding the profound mysteries of the Laws together.

In truth, it was mostly Garen speaking, Linley offering some insights, and Mackenzie listening.

"Brother Garen, Brother Linley, won't you stay for a few more days?"

Mackenzie had hit it off well with the two younger brothers; being with the youth made him feel as if he had grown a few years younger over these past few days.

"Brother Mackenzie, I have been traveling for three years now. It is time to go home and take a look. We will certainly have the opportunity to meet again in the future."

Garen said sincerely.

"I have gained many insights over these past few days and plan to find a place nearby to cultivate in seclusion. It is indeed a bit inconvenient here. I will come to the provincial capital often in the future, so I hope you won't find me a nuisance then, Brother."

Linley also replied.

"Good, since both brothers have your own matters to attend to, I will not force you to stay."

Mackenzie said with reluctance.

The two boarded the Golden Sun Eagle and flew rapidly in the direction of Chier County City.

"Giving them five days, they should have just about resolved the matters over there."

"Garen, I see you are very concerned about that sister and brother. Could it be that I guessed right, and you have taken a liking to that Jenny?"

Linley was full of smiles.

"As the saying goes, a fair lady is a gentleman's good match. Do you understand? Did you think everyone was as repressed as you, liking someone in their heart but not daring to admit it?"

Whenever the topic of romance came up, Garen would never lose.

Garen did indeed have a good impression of a girl like Jenny, who was gentle, hardworking, and resolute.

Garen had noticed that although she was well-mannered and understood noble etiquette, and was kind to others, acting like a true noble.

Her hands had calluses, which meant she often did housework. After meeting them, for the sake of her brother's safety, she had the courage to try; she seized the opportunity and ultimately received their help.

The Golden Sun Eagle soon arrived above Chier County City.

After being announced by the guards, Jenny and Keane quickly arrived at the city walls.

"Sister, Brother Garen and Brother Linley are back."

"En." Jenny felt a bit nervous at this moment.

She didn't know what was wrong with her; whenever she was idle these past few days, a handsome figure would appear in her mind.

He was sunny and confident, and every casual gesture he made was so dashing and natural.

Especially that night, the way he drew his bow and shot his arrow seemed to overlap with the image of the Prince Charming in her heart.

Whenever she recalled that moment, her heart would thump like a frightened deer.

"I wonder if Brother Garen will look down on a girl from the countryside like me. Even if I am the acting lord now, in front of a Saint Realm powerhouse, I am afraid I am not worth mentioning."

At this very moment, Jenny's inner thoughts were surging.

Sometimes, falling for someone happens in an instant.

Although the time spent with Garen was short, she had experienced things she had never experienced in her entire life and had seen scenery she had never seen before.

Soon, Garen and Linley flew down.

"Brother Garen, Brother Linley, you really came back."

Keane immediately greeted them enthusiastically.

"Brother Garen, Brother Linley."

As soon as Jenny spoke, she lowered her head the moment she met Garen's eyes.

Her face turned red in an instant.

"Oh my, do I feel like I'm being a bit of a third wheel here?"

Linley teased them directly.

Jenny knew she had been too obvious, and at this moment, she was so shy she wished she could crawl into a hole.

"What's wrong, sister? Why is your face so red? You didn't catch a cold from the wind outside, did you?"

Keane asked with concern.

"Alright, Keane, your sister is fine. Let's go, let's head inside to talk."

Garen spoke up to help Jenny out of the awkward situation. Jenny finally reacted in time, realizing how rude she had been to keep the two older brothers standing outside without inviting them in.

She immediately hurried to extend an invitation.

As the group entered the City Lord's Mansion, the guards at the entrance greeted them with great reverence.

"Miss Jenny, Young Master Keane."

In the main hall.

"So, Keane, has the succession to the position of City Lord been going smoothly?"

Garen asked with a smile.

"Brother Garen, you have no idea. Not long after you left, I brought up the matter of inheriting the City Lord's position to my aunt, and she actually said I was too young and told me to wait another two years."

"The guards in the city wouldn't listen to my orders either, which made me furious. My aunt even tried to fob us off with some good food and entertainment, thinking we didn't know anything."

"But two days ago, a Guard Team from the provincial capital arrived and arrested Lady Wade and her two sons directly. Some of their subordinates tried to resist, but those members of the provincial Guard Team were too powerful; they killed a group of them in no time, and the rest were all captured. Later, the people from the provincial capital produced a handwritten letter from the head of the Jax Family, directly appointing me as the City Lord and telling my sister to assist me for the time being. Hehe, the Jax Family is still quite formidable; they didn't forget about us younger descendants of the family."

Keane recounted the story vividly, gesturing with his hands from time to time.

Jenny was already eighteen and didn't think as simply; she had a lot on her mind.

Brother Garen hadn't been to the provincial capital for long before the Guard Team arrived. How could it be such a coincidence? It must be that Brother Garen went to the headquarters of the Jax Family, and with his strength as a Saint Realm powerhouse, even the ancestor Mackenzie would likely have to show him some respect.

"Alright, Keane, I understand. Now that you've been the City Lord for two days, how does it feel?"

Garen asked with a smile.

"Sigh, it's painful. I never expected a City Lord to have so many things to deal with. If it weren't for my sister helping me, I wouldn't know what to do at all."

Speaking of this, Keane was no longer as excited; his head drooped, and he looked utterly miserable.

Finally, upon learning that the siblings Jenny and Keane were still worrying about gold coins, Garen waved his hand and brought out a pile of Magic Crystal Cores of various colors.

He had plenty of these anyway, and they were of no use to him.

This time, Jenny and Keane were even more grateful to him.

Jenny also felt a sense of complete happiness.

Thanks to Ye, Qiliang for the 1900-point tip, and thanks to my brothers for the monthly tickets and recommendation votes.

(End of chapter)

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