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 1227
Albert instinctively stretched out his palm and seized the streak of saber light firmly in his grasp.At that moment, the golden staff shadow pierced through the void toward him.Torrents of surging power erupted from Albert’s body, wrapping around the saber in his hand as it crashed headlong into the staff’s shadow.A sharp, ringing clang of metal exploded outward, whipping up towering waves across the vast lake far below.To Albert’s immense delight, the blade in his hand did not shatter this time.For the first time, the Ancestor’s dragon-coiled golden staff, famed for smashing treasure artifacts, failed to work its destructive magic.Albert leaped backward and stared in awe at the blade in his grip. Could this be… his reforged Golden Jade Saber?The saber retained its traditional straight-bladed shape, yet its body was far more elongated than before. Golden light swirled around the hilt, inlaid with patterns resembling dragon scales.Sharp golden speckles dotted the blade’s surfac
Chapter 1226
Dennis beside him asked in confusion, Father, why does the Ancestor look nothing like his portraits?The others quickly nodded in agreement. The Ancestor was the undisputed legend of the entire Supreme Martin Clan, so everyone was endlessly curious about him.Thomas replied, This is not the Ancestor’s true physical form.Cyrus pressed, A clone, then?Thomas spoke slowly, Not exactly a clone… This is merely a wisp of consciousness the Ancestor left behind when he forged the Demon Abyss all those years ago.A wisp of consciousness? Shock washed over the group. Could a mere fragment of thought persist for so many centuries?This is no ordinary strand of consciousness. The Ancestor shaped it by drawing a fragment of his own past self. You may view the figure before us as the Ancestor in his Divine Realm era.He is utterly authentic and virtually indestructible—no being under heaven can erase the consciousness of a Supreme.A simple wisp of thought deemed unkillable? The crowd sat stunned
Chapter 1225
Dennis let out a sigh and smiled wistfully. This scene takes me back to when Third Brother led the First Courtyard Legion to clear the Demon Abyss all those years ago.Cyrus smiled as well. This boy Albert has quite the lofty spirit, insisting on tackling the seventy-second floor right now. It’s plain to see he’s aiming straight to outdo his father.The other manor lords could not help but chuckle. Albert’s motive was far too obvious, and the sight of a son striving to surpass his own father carried a hint of amusement.A faint smile flickered in Thomas’s eyes. I wonder what expression Andrew will wear if he returns to find every one of his old records broken by his son.The group laughed in agreement. It was rare to hear Thomas crack such a dry jest, so they were quick to play along.Walden, Manor Lord of the Fourth Courtyard, spoke up. When Lord Andrew challenged the seventy-second floor, he faced a Four-Star Divine Realm Dragon—that stood as the pinnacle hardship any legion had eve
Chapter 1224
After speaking, his gaze suddenly lingered on Dale, for he noticed the soul force rippling off the latter’s body felt far purer and fiercer than before.Elder Brother, you’ve…Isabel cut in beside him, a hint of envy in her tone. His soul has evolved; he’s now Pseudo Nine-Star.Dale scratched his head with a sheepish grin. I have Third Brother’s gift of the Void Heavenly Dew to thank. Without it, my soul evolution would’ve taken ages more to build up enough momentum.Truth be told, it was almost wasted on me. I’ve never been one to pick fights with others—it would’ve suited Isabel far better. He stole a quick glance at Isabel as he said this.Isabel let out a soft huff. As if I’d care for it.Albert smiled. No worries. I’ll hunt down far finer treasures for Elder Sister later on.Isabel’s face lit up instantly. Only little brother knows how to look out for me.She bore no real resentment. She well understood that Void Heavenly Dew yielded its greatest potency during soul evolution. Th
Chapter 1223
The black dragon roared, snapping open its fanged maw wide. A surging stream of black dragon breath, steeped in corrosive might, blasted straight toward the fiend chieftain.The fiend chieftain let out a shrill shriek. Two ten-thousand-meter dark beams shot forth from its giant eyes, blazing with searing heat that warped the void itself.The two terrifying forces collided, shattering the space between them endlessly.In the end, the fiend chieftain still gained the upper hand; the black dragon breath dissolved steadily wherever the dark beams swept.Faint sighs seemed to echo through the void, coming from high-ranking elders of the Supreme Martin Clan who were watching Albert’s battle closely.From what they could see, this Upper Three-Star Divine Realm fiend chieftain was an immensely formidable roadblock.If Albert failed to break past its blockade, reaching the seventy-second and final floor would be all but impossible.Just as they lamented this turn, a faint sword hum suddenly ra
Chapter 1222
Within the billowing dust, a colossal shape loomed indistinctly. As the haze slowly settled, a towering figure hundreds of meters tall stood firm between heaven and earth.It was the chieftain of the Demon Fiends, bearing eight massive arms. Countless ancient, arcane runes were etched across its enormous frame, shimmering with eerie, shifting luminescence.This fiend chieftain possessed terrifying brute strength. With every exhale and inhale, it spewed raging energy tempests that rampaged and laid waste across the mountain valleys, acting as if it were a behemoth of annihilation.Far off, the eight thousand soldiers of the First Courtyard Legion watched the fiend chieftain with stern, resolute expressions. After weeks of grueling trials, every troop member’s power had surged dramatically. Their essence, energy, and spirit had been forged to peak perfection, bolstered by unshakable faith forged from streak after streak of victories.Under Albert’s leadership, they had fought their way
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