Chapter 671 Seeing Through It

Chapter 671 Seeing Through It

Chloe seems fine now, which puts Larry's mind at ease.

Still, he reminds her: "Better be careful. Just throw it away if you can."

"Honey, really, it's fine."

Chloe stands up again, picks up the True Evil Sword from the table, and says with a smile: "This sword is really great, very sharp. It can cut through anything, break anything. Even steel, it can slice through easily."

Larry can't help but take another look at Chloe.

Although Chloe hasn't changed, what she's saying makes Larry feel something's off.

Shouldn't a woman be interested in pretty clothes, makeup, and things like that?

Why is she so interested in a cold sword now?

But he doesn't think much more about it.

"Chloe, I'm planning to bring Abigail to Aurora Citadel to set up a trade association, then bring together some businesses to prepare for the chaos that's coming to Aurora Citadel."

Larry speaks up, discussing it with Chloe.

If Chloe refuses, then he'll think of another way.

"Yeah, that works."

Chloe puts down the True Evil Sword and sits down: "Abigail is very capable. Whether it was the Epoch Group before or PaxGen Pharmaceuticals now, she's worked hard and managed things well. She's completely qualified for the position of association president."

Chloe isn't being jealous, which surprises Larry quite a bit.

However, since Chloe is being so understanding, it saves him a lot of trouble.

Larry immediately takes out his phone and calls Abigail, who's far away in Sunset City. On the phone, he briefly explains the situation.

Abigail agrees without hesitation: "Okay, I'll head to Aurora Citadel right away. We can talk about the details when we meet."

After calling Abigail, Larry looks at Chloe: "Chloe, I'm going to find someone. For this matter, I need to start with her."

Larry plans to find Melanie.

Because the Ward family situation started with Eugene's company—Eugene being Melanie's stepfather.

Eugene's company research team developed new technology, which caught the Ward family's attention.

And the Ward family is a truly powerful family.

Anything the Ward family sets their sights on is definitely not ordinary.

Plus, too many people are involved in this matter—even the Legion of Flame Surge is mixed up in it.

"Go ahead, go ahead." Chloe waves her hand slightly.

"I'm off then."

Larry stands up, grabs his jacket from the side and puts it on, then turns and heads out.

After he leaves, the smile on Chloe's face freezes. She leans back on the sofa, lost in thought.

She's thinking about Larry becoming a king.

She feels that Larry is completely capable of becoming a king, even becoming the ruler of this world.

Paisley is already the head of the Bennett family. Paisley in the open, her in the shadows.

Now Abigail is getting involved too. Once Abigail's trade association is established, they can control Summer Nation's economy. With the three of them helping, Larry's power would be unmatched in Summer Nation.

After securing Summer Nation, they could even send troops to occupy the whole world.

If one year isn't enough, then five years. If five years isn't enough, then ten years. If ten years isn't enough, then fifty years.

She's a martial practitioner, and Larry is too. Their lifespans are much longer than ordinary people.

Barring accidents, living to 150 or 160 wouldn't be a problem.

With such a long time, they could definitely accomplish something great.

After thinking all this, Chloe herself gets startled. She's frightened by her own crazy ideas. She immediately activates Flow Breathing.

Her mind gradually becomes clear, and the desires in her heart gradually fade.

"Looks like the turtle blood still brought me a lot of negative effects." Chloe murmurs softly: "Before, I never had these thoughts. I just wanted to be with Larry, live a simple, carefree life. Now I'm thinking about conquering the whole world."

Worry shows on Chloe's pretty face.

Even with Flow Breathing, she's having such crazy thoughts. She can't imagine what those martial practitioners who don't know Flow Breathing but absorbed the Spirit Turtle core would become.

She doesn't know how crazy these people will be after absorbing and refining the Spirit Turtle core.

She takes a deep breath, picks up the True Evil Sword, stands up, turns and heads out, driving to the Bennett family again.

After Larry left, Paisley has been sitting in the Bennett family living room.

She's been deep in thought.

She sits for over an hour.

Only when footsteps sound does she snap back to reality and glance at Chloe.

Seeing Chloe arrive, she's not surprised at all. Her expression calm, she points to the sofa nearby: "You're here. Sit."

Chloe sits down and places the True Evil Sword in her hand on the table.

Paisley glances at the True Evil Sword and purses her lips slightly.

"You knew I was coming?" Chloe looks at Paisley.

Paisley smiles faintly: "Chloe, you've been in Aurora Citadel for two months now. You bought an estate, and for these two months, you've stayed in the estate without going out. But that's just on the surface."

"Oh?" Chloe can't help but take another look at Paisley.

Paisley falls into thought. After several seconds, she says: "Two months ago, when you first came to Sunset City, the Bennett family still had a Tyrell competing with me for the position of family head. After you arrived, you said something puzzling."

Chloe doesn't speak, just watches Paisley.

Paisley continues: "That very night, an outsider broke into the Bennett family. This person was very strong—even Tyrell, who was at the seventh realm, was taken away. Then Tyrell came back, and upon returning, he directly gave me the position of family head. Tyrell then left with the Bennett family people he'd brought from Colorful Clouds District."

"And the Bennett family people said that the person who took Tyrell away used a black sword."

She glances at the True Evil Sword on the table.

"At first, I suspected you."

"But I felt it wasn't real, because you didn't have that kind of power."

"But after I became the Bennett family head, the road ahead got smoother and smoother. No matter who I negotiated with, deals were made very easily."

"Then, Heaven's Gate appeared in the Martial Arts World."

"No one has seen Heaven's Gate's leader, but rumors say Heaven's Gate's leader uses a black sword, and her swordsmanship is described as miraculous."

"Rumor has it that no one can withstand a single strike from Heaven's Gate's leader, no one can last more than one move against her."

Chloe's expression remains calm as she asks: "What are you trying to say?"

Paisley smiles: "These past two months, thank you for helping me in secret. Otherwise, I couldn't have secured my position as Bennett family head, much less achieved what I have today."

"You think it's me helping you?"

"What, isn't it?" Paisley asks back: "At first I suspected you, but then I dismissed the idea. But later, thinking carefully, you were stained with turtle blood, and turtle blood is too miraculous. Back then, to kill the Spirit Turtle, so many strong fighters were mobilized. To fight for the core, so many strong fighters were injured, even died. It was the Spirit Turtle's blood that made your power surge, directly putting you in the top tier."

Paisley stares hard at Chloe and demands: "Why help me?"

This question has troubled her for a long time.

But she never had a chance to ask Chloe.

Now that Chloe has come to her, she's bringing it up.

"You know I like Larry, so why would you help me secure my position as Bennett family head?"

"Because the road ahead for Larry is very difficult. The enemies he faces are terrifying, and you can help him." Chloe says softly.

"I see."

Paisley suddenly understands.

She never would have guessed Chloe's purpose.

That's because she fell into a mental trap. In her view, she's Chloe's romantic rival, so Chloe would only try to distance her.

She never expected Chloe would help her in order to help Larry.

Paisley asks: "You came to find me this time—is there something you need?"