Now, however, three families of the Ancient Four had lost their closely guarded paintings.

“Has he unraveled the mystery behind the paintings? Could it be that the paintings contain records of martial art skills that enable us to reach the ninth rank?”

Yaakov’s expression was grim. He did not dare act recklessly. After all, he should have been long dead. All this while, he had been sustaining his life through the consumption of medicine.

If his True Energy leaked while he was in the midst of a battle, he would die in a few months. If chose to retain his True Energy, he could live for a few more years.

“We shouldn’t act recklessly.” After brief contemplation, he ordered, “We’ll wait and see for now. I’ll go to the Cadens’ mansion personally.”

Although the Johnstons were dissatisfied with the Grand Patriarch’s decision, they remained silent and nodded respectfully.

Yaakov stood up. Under the watchful gaze of the Johnstons, he dragged his old body with the help of a cane and lef