Chapter 355: 355: Heart Pitter-patter Struck by an Arrow

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Chapter 355: Chapter 355: Heart Pitter-patter Struck by an Arrow Even Scarlett, who was usually calm, couldn’t help but widen her eyes when she heard Ivan say this. She suddenly looked towards the bronze fitting at the end of the Wooden Sword’s hilt, no wonder she felt the energy on it was so complex. So, it wasn’t just the Sword Spirit’s Evil Qi on it, but also that “system” energy? Unable to resist, Scarlett placed her hand on it to feel it carefully. She discovered indeed the presence of that strange energy from before, only that compared to when it first escaped from Hestia Knight, the energy that had merged into the bronze fitting seemed to have lost its autonomous consciousness and now felt more like a pure force. As if struck by a sudden possibility, Scarlett tossed her phone aside. Without a second thought, she sliced her fingertip and let the blood seep into the Wooden Sword. This was the Mystical Sect’s ritual of claiming ownership over a Magic Artifact. She held the sword with both hands and tried to infuse it with Spiritual Power, waiting until the Peach Wood Sword gradually became imbued with her own Spiritual Power. Scarlett grabbed the bronze fitting at the end with one hand, while rapidly forming Sealing signs with the other as she felt the energy within the bronze fitting. The next second, her eyes suddenly turned sharp. She sensed it. The same energy as the “system”. ... Downstairs, in Adam’s room. Adam sat on the couch, listening to the grievances of Chase on the other end of the phone. “...You were right there, why didn’t you stand up for Azura? Just watched as the family sent her back to the Loomis Family? What kind of place could the Loomis Family be?” Chase recalled the apology call he just received from Azura, saying she had given the bracelet he gifted her to her sister. Immediately, Chase felt something was off. Although Azura was generous and uncalculating with family, she wouldn’t just give away the gift he had given her. Thinking back to the Loomis Family members he met years ago, Chase guessed that it must have been taken by Azura’s so-called younger sister! They had climbed up relying on Azura, yet they didn’t give her the affection she deserved, and instead, they bullied her! And Azura, even though she was wronged, still turned around to apologize to him on behalf of her family. Just the thought made Chase’s heart ache unbearably, wishing he could fly back immediately to see her. Chase was indignant on the other end of the call, while Adam listened with a sense of helplessness. The divorce of their parents was almost settled, and to prevent Violet from discovering any problems, dad was already preparing the story of mom “going abroad for further studies.” Adam had no energy left to worry about Azura’s problems right now. Moreover, he had later asked Brother Donovan, and felt that Brother Donovan’s words made sense. “Azura is already in college, and she will spend most of her time at school, so living at the Jennings Family doesn’t really make a big difference.” After thinking for a bit, Adam added, “She is at the school, we can also take more care of her on weekdays, which is much better than the situation when everything was under grandma’s watch.” Adam loosely repeated what Donovan had said, with his understanding of it, and all at once, on the other end of the phone, Chase was persuaded. When you think about it, isn’t it true? Even if Azura returns to the Loomis Family, it doesn’t make much difference from now. In fact, she might enjoy more freedom; she’s in college now and doesn’t need to go home on weekends if she doesn’t want to. If life in the school dorms is uncomfortable, he could help her buy an apartment near the school to live in; when she lives alone in the future, she can be as comfortable as she wants to be, and he could even visit her from time to time... Thinking about this, Chase suddenly felt that Azura’s departure from the Jennings Family might be quite a good thing? After all, living at the Jennings Family meant living with so many other family members, which inevitably led to various concerns. Unlike the times when they were in Tongshi, where they were more comfortable when it was just the two of them. With this in mind, Chase immediately stopped complaining. After hanging up the phone, he turned around and made a video call to Azura Loomis. Azura Loomis didn’t seem to be in good spirits, and Chase Jennings couldn’t help but feel some worry, “What’s wrong?” Azura Loomis forced a light smile, “Nothing much, just that the soundproofing at home isn’t too great. Alice had her music on a bit too loud just now...” Chase Jennings felt a pang of heartache upon hearing this. Azura Loomis simply said she was fine and that she would be returning to school tomorrow, then casually inquired about their grandmother. “I wonder how Grandma is doing at home? She isn’t in good health; sometimes her leg pain flares up and it requires a massage to relieve...” The intent of Azura was to have Chase relay her concern to their grandmother, as a report from a dear grandson could be more effective than her own direct care. At the same time, she was subtly hinting to Chase that their grandmother needed her. However, Chase seemed not to understand or perhaps he did not catch on, for he only said, “You don’t need to worry about Grandma; she has professional caregivers, and their massage techniques are very skilled.” Yeah, the kind more professional than Azura Loomis herself. It was these people who had taken care of her for the past few months in the sanatorium. Chase Jennings was not worried. Listening to this, Azura Loomis felt a tightness in her chest, almost wanting to roll her eyes if it weren’t for the fact that they were on a video call. This fool, can’t understand a word. Azura Loomis, not giving up, inquired further about the situation at home. Chase then shared what he had heard from Adam Jennings. “Brother Donovan is planning to turn your room into some kind of playroom. I initially wanted to reason with him, but then I thought, since you’ve moved back to the Loomis Family, leaving an empty room would make Grandma feel more lonely...” Azura Loomis felt as if arrows were piercing her heart, her facial muscles twitching involuntarily. She had just moved out today, and Donovan Jennings already planned to repurpose her room! And all that about feeling lonely seeing an empty room... that’s exactly the effect she wanted! Donovan Jennings... It must be deliberate. Azura Loomis was so angry her eyes reddened. Chase Jennings thought she was upset and feeling wronged because she missed their grandmother, so he comforted her, saying, “Actually, leaving the Jennings Family might be good for you. Right now, the focus is on Scarlett Jennings, and I’m not home. I was worried that you’d be mistreated there. Now, even though you’ve left the Jennings Family, you still have me, us. If you are not happy living with the Loomis Family, my mom bought an apartment in the city for me, you can stay there. If you think it’s too far, I can help you find a place closer to Sea University...” Chase Jennings carried on, arranging her future life for her, unaware that Azura Loomis on the other end of the video call was growing increasingly somber. Towards the end, she could barely maintain her smile. She quickly made a few concluding remarks and ended the call. Slamming her phone onto the bed, Azura Loomis couldn’t help but curse, “All unreliable trash!” With resentment on her face, she had thought that their grandmother, the one she could rely on the most, had abandoned her without reason. Now even Chase Jennings was the same. He had seemed so determined to seek justice for her, but had changed his attitude so quickly. If Chase Jennings was like this, could she still expect their grandmother to take her back? She couldn’t even hold on to her own room in the Jennings Family! No, she couldn’t depend on these people from the Jennings Family. She would find her own way to get back into the Jennings Family! “System, you mentioned before that as long as I reach a perfect Goodwill Value, I can freely access someone’s Fortune, even absorb all of it at once, right?” [Host, that’s correct.] Listenting to the System’s emotionless voice, Azura Loomis’s heart gradually calmed down, and a trace of malice slowly surfaced on her face, “Then what if I want to absorb all the Fortune from every member of the Jennings Family at once?”

Chapter 355: 355: Heart Pitter-patter Struck by an Arrow

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