With a loud thump, Michael fell to the ground heavily. Blood oozed out of his nose and mouth in an instant as the color drained from his face.

"Dad!" Abigail shouted, shocked. She quickly ran to her father.

"Ronald, are you crazy?" Dustin's gaze was murderous.

He always thought that Ronald was an upright person. He held great respect in the martial world. It had never occurred to him that Ronald was actually a wolf in sheep's clothing.

"Crazy?" Ronald suddenly laughed.

"Do you know how much effort I've put in just to get the Celestial Pearl? I first made use of Paul.

"I spread the news of his death to lead the disciples of Jade Maiden Sisterhood to Balerno. After that, I let you guys have the Jade Maiden Scripture that had the map."

"Everything went according to plan. In short, you're nothing more than my pawns. With you barging into the tomb one after another, Iris' attention could be diverted. And from that diversion, I could seize the chance to get the pearl."

"My effort