Chapter 1236: Sophies Safe Return (1/2)
Davis began refining the Peak-Level Lord Beast Stage Soul Essences. As expected, after refining one of the thirty-eight, he didn't receive any kind of byproduct like comprehension, and besides, he couldn't feel any increase in his Soul Forging Cultivation.
Nevertheless, he wasn't disheartened and continued to refine.
Two, three, four soul essences were refined and still no increase. However, at the fifth refinement, he felt his soul essence suddenly experience a bit of change!
Davis's eyes were still closed, but his body shook in excitement. Although he felt that it didn't amount to a significant increase, it still was an increase, letting him know that it might be possible for him to increase his soul essence's quality which in turn would automatically result in his soul prowess increasing.
He continued to refine after feeling the excitement in his heart lessen but still remain!
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A few weeks back, the Solitary Soul Avatar and Nadia's doppelganger managed to safely bring Sophie back to the Purple Guest Palace. They had just entered when and released their concealment when an elder came to visit them.
Davis saw the visitor and saw that it was none other than Grand Elder Krax Alstreim.
Sophie's eyes went wide why her grandfather quickly managed to find her when she suddenly realized that he was not looking at her but instead looking at Davis's so-called avatar.
”Dragon Queen's Protector, my Ancestor says that he has something important to discuss and would like to invite you to the Ancestor Hall. I merely came here to relay this message, but Ancestor also added that it is 'significant'.”
”I understand. You can go...” Davis uttered in a hoarse voice. He had instantly worn his black robes to hide his features when he sensed a guest, so he didn't get caught.
”Yes!” Grand Elder Krax Alstreim raised his head from his slight bow before he saw that his granddaughter was here. Shouldn't she be with Davis at the Hundred Devil Thunder Archipelago? He couldn't understand for a moment about what was happening that he couldn't help but ask.
”Protector, why is my granddaught-”
”Well, it seemed that Young Mistress's subor- friend met danger, and this woman was with him, so I took both of them back here. You can take her back if you want...” Davis nonchalantly uttered in a hoarse voice.
It caused Grand Elder Krax Alstreim's eyes to widen, ”What!? Davis Alstreim has met danger?”
Davis nodded, ”Yes, but he is safe within this structure, receiving treatment from the Young Mistress herself, so you don't need to worry.”
”I see...” Grand Elder Krax Alstreim heaved a heavy sigh. He couldn't help but give a deep bow, ”Thank you for saving our hope!”
Indeed, rather than his granddaughter's matter, he was more worried about Davis's safety as he was their Alstreim Family's path to glory. However, it wasn't like he didn't care about Sophie. He would be more than happy to learn if they had developed some kind of intimacy, but since it was something more than he could wish for, he didn't dare to burden Sophie with expectations.
He merely raised his head, smiled, and asked, ”Child, would you like to return?”
He felt going on an adventure in the Hundred Devil Thunder Archipelago and safely returning with their current strength was a blessing from the heavens. However, he had no idea that they had reached places that they shouldn't step into with their supposed cultivation bases.
”Grandpa,” Sophie raised her head as her eyes flashed with worry, ”Alchemist Davis protected me from many dangers, finally ending up being injured in my stead. I can't be shameless and return without thanking him at least!”
Grand Elder Krax Alstreim blinked before he nodded his head, ”Very good! You must learn to differentiate between gratitude and hatred. For a woman who refused to engage in interaction in festivities, you have surpassed my expectations, knowing how to behave, just like how you now choose to reciprocate kindness with gratitude.”
”Grandpa...” Sophie appeared to be taken aback.
Grand Elder Krax Alstreim clasped his hands towards Davis, ”I'll take my leave, Protector.”
He turned around and exited the Purple Guest Palace while Davis looked at his back, feeling that he was a diplomatic and neutral person who knew to differentiate between gratitude and hatred, following Ancestor Dian Alstreim to the fullest, unlike Grand Elder Valdrey Alstreim's subordinate, who turned out to be a total betrayer and a scapegoat prepared by the Yantras.
Once Grand Elder Krax Alstreim left, Davis opened his mouth, ”Well, I'm looking forward to seeing how you would 'repay' me with gratitude.”
Sophie's cheeks turned red as she instantly picked up on his meaning, ”I would like to... but you're not here...”
Davis became taken aback, expecting her to frame him as shameless, but she did the exact opposite, making his illusionary heart fluctuate. He couldn't help but wryly laugh, ”Now that you're here, perhaps, you should meet with them...”
Sophie's expression turned awkward, ”I already met Evelynn and established familiarity, but I haven't met Natalya... What should I say to her...?”
”I don't know...” Davis glanced away, ”Perhaps, you should say that you kissed and seduced me, so you had no choice but to take responsibility and become one of my wives?”