Everyone heard the crash, so their attention was on the man. It made the man turn to look at Darius, his chest rising and falling rapidly.

There was no change in Darius’ expression, however. He tucked his hands into his pockets, saying, “I never planned to get even with you for your betrayal, but I’m curious—major, elite families have always monopolized all the resources and knowledge on cultivation. Considering that and how you were nothing more than a mere bodyguard before I arrived in Almir