Thinking of this, Albert Martin was completely stunned. This was simply a bottomless pit. The Martin family founded by his father and mother probably couldn't afford to support a spendthrift like him.
It seemed that his father and mother had foreseen this; otherwise, the Martin family would really be bankrupted by him.
Upgrading from Five-Star to Six-Star was still bearable. Don't think about the later upgrades for now. Just focus on the current task first.
Albert Martin then began to concentrate on his cultivation. During the day, he practiced the Myriad Spirits Transformation to temper his soul power, and at night, he absorbed the Soul Liquid to increase the star level until the Soul Liquid was used up.
In the accounting room, Cherry was wearing a figure-hugging black long dress. The dress was as smooth as silk, tightly wrapping around her curvaceous body. She was sitting slightly sideways, with a slender waist that was so tiny it seemed one could hold it with just one hand.
The hem of the dress fell gracefully on her long, slender legs. With her slightest movements, it would occasionally sway into an enchanting curve. Her legs were straight and well-proportioned, looking even fairer than snow against the black dress.
Cherry's top was designed with a low neckline, revealing a patch of delicate porcelain-like skin and an alluring cleavage that was faintly visible, exuding an irresistible sexy charm.
Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, adding a touch of laziness and charm.
Cherry looked away from the account book and turned to Steward Lee. "The business of the Martin family in Navia City has decreased significantly this year."
Steward Lee said with a wry smile, "Yes, Chief Steward. There are three local families in Navia City: the Mill family, the Gunter family, and the Green family. Although they can't compare with the entire Martin family, they have deep roots in Navia City. They have been encroaching on us quite severely. Among them, the Mill family is the most aggressive. Recently, two of our chambers of commerce were suppressed by them in various ways and then annexed."
Cherry sighed. "Alas, when the two heads of the family were still around, the heads of these families would visit us with gifts every year. Things are really different now."
Cherry was extremely intelligent. The Martin family had originally squeezed the interests of the three major families in Navia City. Now that the Martin family was facing both internal and external troubles, it was no wonder they would take advantage of the situation.
At present, the Martin family really couldn't spare anyone to come to support in Navia City.
After thinking for a moment, Cherry said, "Close down some of the shops that are not making a profit for the time being. There's no need to get entangled with them. Allocate the staff to other shops instead."
Temporary forbearance is necessary. When the Martin family stabilizes, these families will have to spit out however many shops they have swallowed.
The other stewards nodded and left one by one.
At this time, Cherry, who was wearing a figure-hugging black long dress, was about to go out when she saw Young Master Albert Martin running over in a hurry. Cherry slightly raised her delicate eyebrows and said with her red lips slightly parted, "Young Master, what's the rush?"
Albert Martin stopped, panting slightly. "It's not a big deal. It's just that the fifty portions of Soul Liquid I purchased a few days ago have been used up. I'd like to ask Sister Cherry to purchase another hundred portions of Four-Star Soul Liquid."
Hearing this, Cherry's beautiful eyes widened, and she slapped the table with her jade-like hand, shouting angrily, "Albert Martin, do you want me to lose my job?"
Cherry's sudden reaction really startled Albert Martin. Looking at the anger on Cherry's face, he felt a flurry of panic in his heart and quickly explained, "Sister Cherry, everyone can see your ability. How could I want you to lose your job?"
After a while, Cherry's emotions gradually calmed down, and she said with a hint of apology, "Young Master, I'm sorry. I was a bit too outspoken just now." Then, she slightly narrowed her eyes, and her gaze became sharp as she added, "Could it be that someone is deceiving you, Young Master, trying to obtain Soul Liquid by using your identity?"
Albert Martin shook his head firmly and replied, "Sister Cherry, I really do need the Soul Liquid. No one is deceiving me."
"Don't blame me for being nosy, Young Master. What on earth are you going to do with so much Soul Liquid? I'm also worried that you might believe someone's lies and do something harmful to yourself. I'm even more afraid that Emily will blame me for not taking good care of you." Cherry said worriedly.
Albert Martin was silent for a moment, thinking that the awakening of his soul would be made public sooner or later. He would still need Sister Cherry's help to purchase Soul Liquid in the future. Then he said, "Sister Cherry, my parents left me a secret technique that can awaken my soul, and the Soul Liquid is an essential thing."
After hearing this, Cherry nodded slightly and said, "In that case, indeed, nothing is more important than the awakening of your soul, Young Master. I'll go and make the arrangements right away. It's just that this will cost more than a hundred thousand gold coins again, and half of the gold reserve will be gone. This will make the already precarious Navia City branch of the Martin family even worse."
Albert Martin asked with some concern, "Sister Cherry, is it very difficult for you?"
"Don't worry, Young Master. I'll handle it." Cherry said firmly.
Albert Martin and Cherry talked for a while longer, and then Cherry turned and left
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Chapter 812
Her icy eyes locked onto Enoch as her slender hands formed seals. A surge of pale blue soul power erupted forth, instantly coalescing into an ocean across the sky. Then the ocean roiled, summoning ten thousand towering waves that crashed down fiercely toward Enoch.Illya, a mere 3-Star, and you dare challenge me? Back at the academy, I only refrained from showing my true power—otherwise, do you think you’d have lived to this day?!Enoch merely scoffed in disdain. With a flick of his sleeve, billowing flames swept across the firmament, forming a sea of fire that collided with the blue ocean. The moment the two forces met, the blue ocean immediately began to retreat, dissolving amid the scorching heat, wave after wave.Illya’s eyes turned even colder at his words. She then lifted her veil, revealing her cold, beautiful face. Her sandalwood-like lips parted slightly, and she spat out a deep blue orb that radiated layers of shimmering light. At the very core of the orb, a faint purple-eye
Chapter 811
Mentor Ilya’s eyes turned frigid. The void behind her rippled violently, and three mountainous divine platforms emerged, swallowing the energy of heaven and earth and exuding a mighty, overwhelming aura.However, her third divine platform was clearly much smaller than the first two—evidently, it had only just taken shape not long ago.Oh? Ilya, you’ve advanced to the 3-Star Divine-Rank?Catching sight of the three divine platforms behind Ilya, a look of surprise flickered across Enoch’s face. According to his intelligence, Ilya had only been a 2-Star Divine-Rank powerhouse in the past; it seemed she had achieved a breakthrough recently.Did Vice Principal Elsie give you some rare treasure from the academy’s vault? Enoch said with a smile.It looks like you actually have me to thank. If I hadn’t destroyed the academy, would Elsie have been willing to empty the academy’s treasury for you?Ilya’s gaze remained icy cold, her eyes fixed on Enoch brimming with murderous intent. Enoch, it wa
Chapter 810
Alice’s figure shot up into the sky. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she fixed her gaze northward, then she called out sharply: Hold the line and protect the convoy. I’m going to check things out.Seeing this, the accompanying senior executives of the Clark Merchant Guild exchanged glances, quickly guessing what Alice intended to do. Logically speaking, given the guild’s neutral stance, she ought not to meddle in such affairs. But as the guild’s president—having led the Newhurst branch for years—her authority was deeply entrenched in everyone’s minds.This time, Vice President Hammer had not come along, so no one dared to oppose Alice. They all nodded in compliance.Alice’s form instantly transformed into a streak of flowing light, darting over ten miles in the blink of an eye.Yet at that very moment, the sky above suddenly erupted in flames out of nowhere. Lotus-shaped fire blooms materialized abruptly, blocking her path precisely. The temperature between heaven and earth surged drama
Chapter 809
From the carriage behind them stepped Joseph, a gleaming pig-killing knife gripped in his hand. His eyes fixed fiercely on the spot where Enoch’s remains had vanished into smoke, and he warned Albert and the others in a low voice: Watch yourselves. This man is extremely cunning—far from easy to deal with.Even when he’d struck that fatal blow earlier, Joseph had sensed a powerful yet faint aura emanating from Enoch. This Violet Glow Mentor from Newhurst Academy was nowhere near as simple as he appeared.So you’re the hidden god-tier powerhouse of the Martin Family? A voice rang out, echoing across the sky. Enoch’s figure materialized out of thin air as the void rippled around him, his gaze locking onto Joseph with a hint of puzzlement. How is it that you can still maintain your full power even after leaving the family headquarters?Joseph’s eyes blazed with menace as he stared back, but he had no intention of exchanging words with Enoch.Seeing this, Enoch sized Joseph up, then mused
Chapter 808
Albert looked at Enoch with disdain and said, How dare you still call yourself a mentor? If Vice Principal Elsie were here, she’d probably tear your mouth to shreds. The academy treated you generously, and you gained countless cultivation resources from it. Yet you colluded with The Unification Cult and destroyed the academy’s Soul Power Tree, leaving innumerable people displaced from their homes.Enoch, you’re by far the most repulsive villain I’ve ever laid eyes on.Faced with Albert’s unsparing sarcasm, Enoch acted as if he’d been spat on and simply wiped it off—still wearing that mild smile on his face. He shook his head and replied, I wasn’t just there to squander the academy’s resources. I put in my fair share of effort too. So my relationship with the academy was nothing more than a straightforward transaction. Talk of betrayal is simply irrelevant.The Unification Cult offered me terms I couldn’t refuse. It was only reasonable that I switched allegiances.As for the academy’s
Chapter 807
Albert still remembered that when he first arrived in Newhurst City a year ago, the scenery along the way was so captivating that it made people linger on and on.Yet now, everything had been reduced to ruins.Along the road, he could still see countless figures fleeing their homes, their panic-stricken looks intensifying the sense that an unprecedented catastrophe was imminent.Albert sighed silently to himself. He thought of the Blackwind Empire he had visited during the Holy Grail War—perhaps that land had looked just like this when the disaster first struck. But he truly hoped that Newhurst would not end up as a desolate wasteland stretching for thousands of miles.After all, no matter what, he had been born in Newhurst. He still held a deep affection for this land.Unfortunately, he was clearly powerless to save any of it right now. Worse still, he was about to face a life-or-death battle with an uncertain outcome.Albert’s eyes darkened. He closed them slightly and focused his s
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