The Almighty Dragon General

Chapter 864
Tobias gave James a once over before letting out a pleased huff. “Not bad. your complexion’s improved.”
James’ eyes bored into the elderly man before him
Technically, Tobias was James grand-uncle
However, he was the farthest thing from family to James whose anger at the events from ten years still burned furiously in his
chest
Ignoring the hateful gaze directed at him. Tobias addressed James, “I'm sure you've already heard from Maxinne that they ll seek
to destabilize the situation by killing you.
Unfortunately, the Cadens can no longer afford to protect you.
Never taking his eyes off Tobias, James said coldly, “I don't need the Cadens’ protection.”
“Oho ?”
Tobias exclaimed in amusement. His lips twitched into something resembling a smile “Youre courageous, I'll give you that.
However. in your current condition, you don't have a snow ball’s chance in hell against them Even if you had no injuries and were
in peak condition, you'll still get crushed with extreme ease if you faced them. You're merely a first-rank practitioner at the end of
the day.
*_.. But, seeing as you're a Caden. it would be inappropriate for me as the patriarch of the family to simply stick my head in the
sand and leave you to your fate.”
James looked at Tobias. unsure of what he was about to say
Tobias snapped his fingers. “Take him to the basement.”
“Understood.”
Maxine nodded
Tobias whirled around and walked out of the room.

Meanwhile, Maxine helped James onto a wheelchair and wheeled him out.
James fidgeted in his seat. “Why the basement?”
Maxine turned to him with a knowing glint in her eyes. “You're in luck, James. Although, whether or not you receive the
knowledge is up to you.”
James pursed his lips together. Nothing is making any sense.
“What do you mean?”
Maxine looked ahead as she continued explaining to James, “You should have seen the items contained in the box unearthed
from the ancient tomb of the Prince of Orchid. Perhaps you have also heard that these items are the key to unraveling the secret
of the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge. Many have gazed their upon the painting itself, but only you, grandpa, and our great-
grandfather are know about the contents of the box.”
“The legends are true. The items inside the box can truly unravel the secret of the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge. What the
painting is concealling is the methods of reaching the ninth rank. More specifically, it details the secrets of an unparalleled
cultivation method.”
Realization dawned on James’ face when he heard this.
“Am I going to have a chance to decipher the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge?”
The corners of Maxine’s mouth turned up. “You should be honored. Only a handful of our family members have the right to do
so.My grandfather is hoping that you'll be able to uncover the secrets hidden within Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge. That's
your only hope in being able to face down the Johnstons.”
She continued to wheel James towards the mansion’s basement.
The Cadens’ mansion could only be described as labyrinthian.
The courtyard had a long, corridor that seemed to have no end in sight.
There was also an artificial hill in the courtyard which held a hidden security feature.
Maxine pressed a button, and a passageway appeared. They entered the hidden passageway and arrived at an underground
basement.

It was a rather modest basement that was surrounded by bronze walls on all sides
A painting hung in the center of the basement. The antiquated painting displayed a mountain, a flower, and an ordinary-looking
wooden house
Tobias was already waiting there
Standing before the painting. he looked at it reverently.
“We're here. Grandpa”
Maxine announced their presence as she pushed James’ wheelchair.
“You're free to leave.” Tobias inclined his head toward his granddaughter.
James’ eyes were also immediately drawn towards the painting
It was the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside's Edge which he had seen in his grandfather's room when he was a young boy.
Tobias raised his eyebrow. “You should have seen this before. Do you recognise it?”
“Yes.”
James nodded. “I first saw it when I was a boy. My grandfather would often stare at this painting alone in his room.”
“This is the family’s treasure Scroll. the moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge. Its origins can be traced back to thousands of years
ago.” Thomas began to elaborate