Luna’s face turned crimson, and she quickly said, “Mr. Flaxseed, w-we were just discussing some matters.”
Her voice was soft and shy as she tried to cover her embarrassment. Flaxseed burst into laughter. “I understand, I understand! Please continue your discussion. I’ll be leaving first!”
With that, he turned and walked away. Luna watched Flaxseed leave and looked at Jared helplessly. “I asked you to be gentle last night, but you wouldn’t listen. I’m still feeling a burning soreness, and now Mr. Flaxseed is making fun of me!”
Jared smiled faintly. “Don’t mind him, that’s just how he is. Besides, he was quite noisy himself last night.”
Luna nodded, then said, “Jared, my father wants to see you…”
“Oh? What does Mr. Linford need me for?” Jared asked, curious. “I don’t know, but he said he has something important to discuss with you,” Luna replied.
“All right then, let’s go see him,” Jared agreed with a nod.
The two headed toward Marvin’s room. When Jared and Luna arrived at Marvin’s room, Marvin, who was sitting in a chair, quickly stood up upon spotting them.
“Jared, did you sleep well last night?” he asked.
“Yeah…” Jared nodded, then said, “May I ask what you needed to see me about?” Marvin glanced at Luna. “Luna, please step outside for a moment, and close the door.”
“Yes, Father…” Luna left the room and gently closed the door.
Marvin gave a light wave of his hand, and an array sealed the entire room, ensuring that his conversation with Jared would not be overheard.
“Mr. Chance, since you’ve slept with my daughter, we are now family, and I will not hide anything from you,” Marvin began. “I wish to take control of the entire Eastshire District, and I hope you can help me.”
“Can’t you take control of Eastshire District on your own?” Jared asked, puzzled.
“Of course not. The forces in Eastshire District are complex and interwoven. If it hadn’t been for Drystan supporting Lord Eastshire, he would never have gained the position,” Marvin replied.
He then continued, “Now that he’s dead, many people are vying to control Eastshire District. And since you were able to kill Drystan and Stebarin, you must possess overwhelming strength.”
Instead of talking, Jared looked at Marvin and started to smile. It was so eerie a smile that it made Marvin uneasy.
“Mr. Chance, why are you smiling?” Marvin asked.
“Mr. Linford, did you send your daughter to sleep with me just to have me help you?” Jared questioned.
Marvin did not deny it. Nodding his head, he said, “That is correct… It’s because only you can help our family control Eastshire District. Although your cultivation level appears to be only Earthly Immortal Realm Level Six, your true strength is likely unrivaled here in level seven. My daughter is lucky to be with you, and my family is lucky to form a connection with you.”
“Is sending your own daughter to offer her body worth the price of controlling Eastshire District?” Jared asked, perplexed, wondering why Marvin valued power so much more than his own daughter’s well-being.
“Of course, it’s worth it… Besides, Luna likes you and wants to be your woman. I didn’t force her. I heard her joyful cries last night, you are a good man.” Marvin smiled faintly.
“Very well. Since I’ve slept with your daughter, the Linford family’s affairs are now my own. If you encounter any difficulties, you can always seek my help,” Jared said, then turned toward the door.
Marvin tried to call out to Jared, intending to remove the array for him. However, Jared simply opened the door and walked straight out, completely disregarding the array he had set up.
