From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir (Leander Ashcroft) novel Chapter 99

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“Mr. Ashcroft, may I ask, if you were to confront the perpetrator who practices Hornsey Forbidden Art, what do you think your chances are?” Cara’s beautiful eyes shimmered with anticipation and curiosity as she looked at Leander.

Leander glanced at her and chuckled lightly. “You ask this because you want to know who is stronger—a master of occult arts or a Martial Sovereign, right?”

He poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and continued, “While martial arts and occult arts follow different paths early in cultivation, when they reach their peak, their power is nearly identical.

“Martial arts are more accessible to start with and become more challenging, whereas occult arts are complex at first but become more accessible later. At their pinnacle, they’re evenly matched. The real difference lies in the cultivation level of the individuals.

“The Soulrend Needle is a highly intricate and complex form of occult art. Any error at any step could fail. Many practitioners require numerous needles to extract a soul, but these four victims each have just one blood hole between their brows, indicating that only a single needle was used. Mastery at this level rivals that of a Martial Sovereign. Even most Martial Sovereign would struggle to defeat someone with such skill.”

As Leander finished speaking, a cold glint flickered in his eyes, and his tone turned authoritative and menacing. “But if he stood before me, I’d slay him!”

His voice carried a chilling intent. The Soulrend Needle was a vile and forbidden technique that violated the natural order, employed by the practitioner to take innocent lives for selfish gains. He despised such despicable acts, and if he ever encountered the one responsible, he wouldn’t hesitate to deliver swift, merciless justice.

Upon hearing this, Cara and Ivy’s eyes gleamed with admiration. Despite the ominous and dangerous nature of the Hornsey Forbidden Art, Leander’s confident claim of being able to effortlessly slay the practitioner was a testament to his unparalleled strength.

“Mr. Ashcroft, since you are certain of your ability to handle this person, I humbly request you to become an investigative consultant for our Major Crime Unit and assist us in capturing him. If we succeed, I will personally ensure that you are well rewarded!”

As she finished speaking, Cara began to clasp her hands in a gesture of respect, preparing to bow. Before she could act, an invisible force suddenly lifted her gently off the ground. Startled, she raised her head and met Leander’s deep, starlit gaze.

“It’s not that I refuse to help you, but I lack both the time and the energy,” Leander said, shaking his head. “The culprit is elusive, and we have no idea of his current whereabouts. Finding him amidst the vast population of Mornwick is nearly impossible, and he may have already left the

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Leander had warned Cara previously out of concern for her safety. The practitioner of these forbidden arts posed no threat to him, but the Crestgate Major Crimes Unit and even the entire Mornwick public security system stood no chance against this individual. It would surely lead to their demise if Cara and her team confronted him.

After a moment, he stood up. “I can give you one promise. If you find any trace of him, inform me immediately, and I will come to eliminate him.”

As he reached the door of the private room, his voice echoed back to them. “One last thing. The killer has already taken the souls of the victims associated with Metal, Wood, Water, and Earth elements. To complete his grand plan, he will need a victim connected to the Fire element, which means he is likely to strike again soon.”

With those final words, he exited the teahouse, leaving Ivy and Cara with solemn expressions.

If this demon strikes again, who besides Leander can stop him?

Leander didn’t linger on the matters of the Hornsey Forbidden Art. The world was rife with evil, and he couldn’t manage every incident. He was no saint.

The following day, he drove back to Ravenridge in the BMW he had acquired from Howard in Ascendia. It had been over a month since he had left Ravenridge.

He made his way to the most luxurious villa district in Ravenridge, Rivergate Haven, where the most magnificent and glorious villa, No. 1 Villa, was the residence that Frankie had gifted him.

As he entered the community, he noticed a man and a woman emerging from the gate of the No. 7 Villa in the distance. The man was handsome and elegant, exuding a remarkable charm, with a warm smile that made him look like a prince charming. He was Colin, the same man Leander had thrown into the river at Water Paradise not long ago.

The woman was Yvette. Dressed in vibrant, youthful attire, she stood tall and graceful, her features perfectly proportioned. Her legs, elegantly exposed, caught the eye, but a hint of sadness clouded her expression.

The sight of them together was indeed a match made in heaven.

Leander cast them a fleeting glance before driving past and heading straight for No. 1 Villa.

“Yvette, I’ve specially invited a chef from Larton to celebrate your birthday today. Let’s wait for your parents and then we can head to Seville Bistro, okay?”

Colin looked at Yvette tenderly, the love in his eyes capable of melting the iciest heart. Since

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childhood, he had vowed to marry Yvette when he grew up. This aspiration had stayed with him, as her background, beauty, and talent made her the perfect match.

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