Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2671

Koda's eyelids twitched hard, and he glared at Andrew with a cold grin as he said, "No wonder you're so damn stubborn. Turns out one of your family's top dogs came along with you. Well, in that case, I suppose I can let you have this one."

Milo yelped, "Mr. Lloyd, you mean the Lloyd royal family has other experts here? W-Why didn't you give me a heads-up about this?"

Andrew smiled. "Mr. Avila, didn't I tell you? My family's people are waiting down the mountain. As for whether any big shots came with us, you didn't ask, so naturally I didn't tell you."

Milo nodded repeatedly, excitement clear on his face. "It's no problem at all. As long as we've got experts here, that's what matters. May I ask, are they a martial emperor, or what level are we talking about?"

Andrew thought for a moment, then said, "A martial emperor wouldn't last one exchange against the Elder. However, he came specifically for Mr. Owens Senior. Everyone else isn't worth his time."

Milo was overjoyed. "That's enough… More than enough! Luck is truly on our side. Since the Lloyd family brought such a pillar of strength, our side's got this in the bag."

Meanwhile, Koda's face darkened as he watched Andrew and his group heading out. He quickly caught up, forcing a smile. "Wait. How about this… Let's work together, you and me. I'll give you this Bloodburst Pill right now. All I need is for you to lend me a hand here. Don't worry, whatever plans you have next, I'll definitely cooperate."

Andrew snatched the Bloodburst Pill and said flatly, "We'll see. Koda, remember this: our primary target isn't Mr. Easton. It's the Owens family. So if you listen to me, everything will be fine. But if you don't, you'll be dead."

Koda nodded frantically. "Don't worry, I'll listen to you. But could you maybe ask that elder from your family to come up the mountain and rest? Our valley has way better conditions than down below. An expert of his caliber shouldn't have to rough it down there."

Andrew's smile was half-mocking. "Relax, he comes and goes like a ghost. Sure, he's down the mountain, but for all we know, he might've already snuck into the Advanced Medical Institute to keep tabs on us."

Koda's eyes widened as he instinctively looked around. He saw nothing, but he could not help believing Andrew's words.

Koda pondered for a moment before responding, "It's probably true. Did you see how he went from humble to arrogant? I've seen that disgusting, lowlife attitude in plenty of these big family heirs. At first, they play modest and low-key. But the moment they mention their family's big shots and backers, their true colors come out: cocky and overbearing."

He added, "If the Lloyd family didn't really have backup down the mountain, would that little punk dare act so arrogant? Everyone who comes to the Advanced Medical Institute knows how ruthless I am, Koda. The only explanation is that he's got something to back him up."

His subordinate grumbled, "These big families, especially the ones from Chetvine, all act so high and mighty. However, I must admit that their family experts aren't ordinary people. So, does that mean you're going to listen to him?"

Koda replied coldly, "Listen? Of course I'll listen, but not to everything. I'm not about to become his lapdog. The bottom line is, he claims he's got a way to make sure I don't lose. So I'll wait and see what he comes up with. Either way, I'm not losing anything here, am I?"

His subordinate nodded. "That makes sense."