That Man, That Tower

The gaunt old man sighed. "That man lied to you. What fourth prince of the Nightmare Empire? He is the Nightmare Patriarch himself. I never expected that even when so many people joined forces back then, they still failed to truly kill him."

Hearing this, Fire King Patriarch's body trembled, and sweat immediately streamed down his forehead.

The gaunt old man glanced at Fire King Patriarch and flew into a rage. "Useless fool! If we could kill him back then, we can kill him again now. What are you afraid of? After living so many years, you've lived them into a dog's belly. No wonder none of your students amount to anything—they're all good-for-nothing rice buckets."

Fire King Patriarch did not dare speak.

Only then did Dole understand that this man truly wanted to take him as a student. Unfortunately, it was impossible for him to join any side.

Emperor Yale stood to one side without speaking, the corners of his lips slightly raised as though he were enjoying the show.

Serves you right for being so arrogant just now. Someone's finally here to put you in your place. Hmph.

The gaunt old man looked toward Dole, studying him carefully before giving a slight nod. Then he looked at Aixi, and delight filled his eyes.

"Your name is Aixi, correct?"

Aixi also breathed a sigh of relief at this moment. The Patriarch was taking their side, so she obediently nodded. "Aixi greets the Patriarch."

The gaunt old man smiled and nodded. "Our family has finally produced another good seed, and her temperament is quite good too. Unlike that girl Daphne—cold and proud beyond measure, not suited to dealing with people."

Lowering her head, Aixi said, "In reply to the Patriarch, I only advanced so diligently because I wanted to catch