Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2778

Julius waved his hand, "No rush! If you kill him now, Reginald might just turn around and run. Drag it out! Drag it until Reginald is deep in Holtrien territory, too committed to turn back, then kill this kid."

Titus reminded him, "Mr. Bowen, Mr. Vazquez asked me to remind you that it's time for you to head east."

Julius remained unmoved and said flatly, "It's not his place to tell me how to do things. Wait, at least wait until Alfredo's side is crying for help, then I'll make my move."

He continued staring at Andrew, and his eyes held not only a chill but also curiosity. "Damon, if possible, when you make your move, capture this kid alive first. Bring me his blood, I have use for it."

Damon was confused, "Mr. Bowen, killing him outright would be the safest approach. He is no ordinary fish in a pond, and if we leave him alive, there'll be endless trouble later."

Julius sneered. "He's not even at martial emperor level yet. In my eyes, he's no different from an ant on the ground. Bill's main target of this entire mission is Andrew. We all want the entrance to The Veiled Faction. The Thunder Sect wants it, and so do the Divine Alchemists."

Titus said carefully, "Mr. Bowen, Thunder Sect is an ancient sect, so it knows far more history than we do. As for The Veiled Faction, forgive me for speaking bluntly, but we really shouldn't get involved. Based on past records, no one who touched them ever met a good end."

Julius snorted. "Cautious thinking and cowardly ideas. It's exactly people like you who make the Divine Alchemists look so weak that we don't even seem like a major sect anymore. If I want to take something or someone's life, why should I hold back? Who wouldn't be tempted by The Veiled Faction's secrets?"

He added, "Andrew is the only clue. If the Thunder Sect dares to pursue it, why can't the Divine Alchemists?"

Damon stressed, "But Mr. Bowen…"

Julius raised his hand to interrupt, "Enough! Just do as I say!"

Damon backed down awkwardly and lowered his head.

Eric, covered in blood, lay unconscious to the side. Not a single person from the Divine Alchemists paid him any attention. To Julius, he was just bait to lure Andrew out of Chetvine.

People only knew the Divine Alchemists were powerful because of their alchemy, but Julius was about to rewrite that image completely. He intended for the Divine Alchemists to become a true powerhouse within Holtrien's martial world.

More fighters arrived one after another.

Damon scanned them and said coldly, "Mr. Bowen, people from the Nieves family of Sylvan Peaks and the Harding and Cunningham families of Chetvine have followed us here."

Julius nodded with disinterest. "Then move. Take Andrew down first. I won't let those vultures get the chance."

Damon and Titus straightened at once. "Yes, sir!"

They both charged forward together, and two overwhelming auras came crashing down toward Andrew.