Ch. 1681..1690

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1681-Horey was not the only one who reacted badly.

Even Kairo, who was pinned to the ground under Frank's foot, began to thrash about wildly when he heard Frank's words.

His eyes were bloodshot with rage, and he turned to Horey, his eyes seemingly ablaze.

"Horey! What the hell does he mean by that?!" Kairo demanded, his voice a mix of fury and desperation.

"I-I…" Horey stammered, her face flushing with embarrassment and anger.

She could not find the words to explain and finally lashed out at Frank, "You just took one look at me how could you possibly know the child isn't his? Are you trying to drive a wedge between us on purpose?"

Frank was unperturbed. He stared down at the bewildered Kairo and chuckled. "Determining if someone is pregnant is straightforward, but figuring out who the father is? That's a bit more complicated. Even I can't do that."

"Then why are you talking nonsense here?!" Horey retorted, her voice rising with frustration.

"However!" Frank's eyes narrowed as he added, "Ancient medicine studies every aspect of a pregnant woman's condition, including her psychology." "Psychology of pregnant women?" the crowd murmured, including Yosil, who had never heard of such a thing in Draconian ancient medicine. "Yes." Frank continued, "Pregnant women have a unique psychological profile. They naturally feel vulnerable and instinctively seek the protection of their child's father."

"However…"

Frank smirked and pointed a finger at Horey. "You've been keeping a deliberate distance from your senior since the beginning. You said you wouldn't even let him touch your hands. This indicates a sense of exclusion.

"You're instinctively guarding against any perceived threat to the child from other males. Considering how your senior looks at you, I'm certain the child isn't his.

"And he doesn't know."

Hearing Frank's explanation, Kairo, now silent and trembling under Frank's foot, turned to Horey with a devastated expression.

"Horey, i-is what he said true?" Kairo's voice quivered with disbelief and pain.

"No, Kairo! Don't listen to his nonsense. I wouldn't be so shameless…" Horey's voice faltered, her eyes darting around nervously.

"You bitch!" Realizing the truth from Horey's wavering response, Kairo exploded in rage.

He had been cheated on and had been kept in the dark about it, and Horey had even gotten pregnant. Kairo had been happy to be an expecting father, and he did not even notice the child was not his "You… you…!" His eyes were bloodshot, filled with betrayal and fury.

There was hardly a man who could stomach such a revelation. To make matters worse, Kairo had gone to great lengths, even infiltrating Kornac's Keep, to acquire the vel Bloodcrane Spiritbloom for Horey's pregnancy. Content belongs to All the things he had done now made it seem like he was the biggest fool in the world!

"Let me go! I'm going to kill that et deceitful woman!" Kairo howled, struggling furiously under Frank's firm hold. But Frank pressed Kairo's head firmly against the ground with his foot, preventing any escape.

UMS "So, Kairo." Frank leaned in, his voice calm and cold. "Are you still interested in the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom?"

"Who the fuck cares about that?!" Kairo spat out in fury. "If you don't let me go, Cloudnine Sect will hunt you down! Just one call from me, and Cloudnine Sect will kill all of you!"

Kairo's desperate threats sent a chill through the crowd. Whispers erupted among them, urging Frank to back down.

"Mr. Lawrence, maybe you should let him go. If Cloudnine Sect gets involved…" Some people began to advise cautiously.

But Frank remained unfazed by the warnings. He merely gazed down at Kairo and said, "I just need you to admit defeat. Promise to honor the bet you made, and I'll release you."

"Holy crap…"

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1682-The crowd around Frank was left speechless.

This guy was unbelievably stubborn. He was still pushing Kairo, an apprentice of Cloudnine Sect, to admit defeat even now.

His persistence was unreal.

"I give up! I admit defeat!" Kairo roared in a frenzy. "I'll kneel, but you have to let me go and allow me to deal with that treacherous woman myself!"

"Fine. But remember, if you go back on your word, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Hearing Frank's threat, the onlookers gulped. Sure, Frank might be stronger than Kairo, but pushing around someone from Cloudnine Sect? That was asking for trouble.

As these thoughts ran through their heads, Frank released Kairo. Like a rabid dog, Kairo rushed at Horey. He slapped her hard, pinning her to the ground with his hands around her throat.

"Who was it? Was it that bastard I saw with you in the hotel six months ago? Speak!" Kairo shouted, eyes blazing with fury.

Horey stammered, tears streaming down her face. She could not speak. Finally, she nodded, confirming Kairo's worst fears. "You wretch!" Kairo screamed toward the sky.

In a fit of rage, he raised his hand to strike Horey's stomach. Kairo now hated Horey to the core, and the child he once cherished only filled him with rage and betrayal.

But even as his hand trembled with anger, he could not bring himself to do it. It was likely because of the years of attachment between them. "Get out of my sight!" Kairo spat, delivering a vicious slap to Horey's face before turning away. He was desperate to escape this place that only gave him sadness.

"K-Kairo, I… I was confused for a moment. I…" Horey sobbed, crawling toward him. She tried to grasp his leg, her tears falling like rain.

"Wow, this is intense." Ira was crouched in the corner, watching the spectacle unfold. He was unable to hold back his genuine awe at the drama playing out before him.

In fact, he had complained to his master about having to come to this godforsaken place for some ridiculous apprentice trial. Unexpectedly, something like this had happened.

He witnessed the love and betrayal drama within Cloudnine Sect, where a talented apprentice had been cuckolded. And to top it off, he saw the rise of a man who was king at showing off… No, he was not showing off but was genuinely powerful.

That was so awesome.

And to think he also learned about the miraculous Bloodcrane Spiritbloom.

Today had been more eventful than Ira could ever imagine.

Just as Kairo was stumbling down the steps to leave, his face a mask of rage and humiliation, Frank spoke out from the distance in a quiet voice. "Kairo, aren't you forgetting something?"

Hearing Frank's words, the crowd around them exchanged shocked and excited glances.

"Holy crap! This guy really has guts!"

"Yeah, Kairo just got humiliated from e being cheated on, and Frank's still making him keep his promise? Damn, he's done for. Kairo's going down today, huh?"

"If Kairo doesn't lose it, it'll be weird!"

"How can Mr. Lawrence not be afraid of making things worse?"

With the eyes of the crowd on him, Kairo seethed with rage as he turned back to face Frank. He saw that Frank still wanted him to keep his promise. "That matter and this is separate."

Kairo looked like he was about to explode from anger, and Frank continued coolly, "It's unfortunate that you've been cheated on, but that doesn't mean you can break our agreement."

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1683-"A man must be able to handle both gains and losses. And to grow, one must be able to rise above their own limitations."

Frank's gaze remained calm as he looked at Kairo.

Yosil was watching from afar, and he nodded silently at Frank's words.

The Lord of the Southern Woods' son was indeed earnest!

Yosil sighed inwardly.

Despite facing such unfair treatment and ridicule from his opponent, Frank still chose to offer advice through words. Such breadth of mind was rare in this world.

It would be good If Kairo could truly listen and sincerely acknowledge his mistakes. If he admitted defeat and knelt to Frank as agreed, then his future would be limitless. He would surely overcome this hurdle and achieve great things!

Only an elderly man like Yosil, tempered by many years, could understand why Frank acted this way. Frank was not trying to humiliate Kairo or drive him insane. Instead, he aimed to offer guidance in this situation.

This would allow Kairo to overcome his own humiliation and broaden his character, thereby laying the foundation for future achievements.

Few people could combine the studies of medicine and martial arts like Kairo did, and Frank valued such talent highly.

That was why he gave Kairo this opportunity to prove himself.

"You're asking to die!"

Unfortunately, Kairo did not react the way they had hoped. His actions disappointed both Frank and Yosil deeply. With eyes filled with fury, Kairo turned and lunged at Frank, roaring as he aimed a kick.

Frank sighed and shook his head. He watched as Kairo was consumed by pure rage and attempted to vent on him.

Kairo was truly narrow-minded and beyond redemption.

A cold determination flashed in Frank's eyes.

Since there was no hope for redemption, he could not let such a person continue existing in this world!

As Kairo came rushing in, Frank rose swiftly. Then, he unleashed a plain yet powerful punch in response.

In the blink of an eye, Kairo's kick el met Frank's fist. But before anyone could react, Kairo's leg shattered into bloody fragments, scattering across the ground.

The shocking sight stunned everyone present.

Kairo collapsed heavily to the ground. He clutched his severed leg, emitting a horrifying scream of pain.

"I warned you that there would be consequences if you didn't keep your word," Frank said calmly as he approached Kairo.

Caught in intense agony, Kairo regained his senses. His expression morphed from anger to fear as he crawled backward on the ground,

pleading for mercy. Content belongs to "Frank… no, Mr. Lawrence, I… I was wrong, I apologize! I shouldn't have… cough, cough…"

As he trembled and begged for forgiveness, Kairo finally realized the vast disparity between himself and Frank.

"If you kill me, Cloudnine Sect will be displeased! My master… yes, my master will also be displeased! So, please… I beg you…"

Seeing Frank closing in, Kairo suddenly changed tactics. He reached into his waist and retrieved a concealed weapon as thick as a pen holder.

He pressed a button, and a bronze needle coated with deadly green poison shot straight toward Frank's forehead!

This weapon was a unique assassin's tool from the now-destroyed Mystic Sky Sect. It was called the Thunderstrike Needle, and Kairo's master had passed it down to him. It was known for its 1 fast speed and deadly poison. It was such a close-range sneak attack! Kairo was confident that Frank would be unable to dodge it!

Kairo's expression was extremely ferocious. He had used this concealed weapon to kill many careless martial artists, including Ascendants!

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1684-However, the concealed weapon that made Kairo so confident only made Frank feel nostalgic. The moment Kairo pulled it out, Frank instantly recognized it.

His eyes narrowed, and he moved without hesitation.

Kairo's twisted grin faded into shock as Frank effortlessly caught the slender bronze needle with his fingers, just an inch from his forehead! "What the…"

Kairo's eyes widened in disbelief at Frank's lightning-fast reaction.

"Hmph, still trying to play tricks at this point? How pathetic," Frank scoffed, flicking his fingers slightly.

With a swift motion, the slender bronze needle shot back toward Kairo like a bullet. Kairo did not have Frank's reflexes. He felt a sharp pain in his thigh and looked down to see the very same bronze needle now embedded there.

Kairo screamed hysterically as his face turned pale with terror.

It was no surprise. The green poison coating the needle quickly seeped into his thigh, and it turned his flesh into a putrid, green mush as if it was dissolving right before his eyes.

The poison spread rapidly up his leg, and Kairo started trembling.

He knew he was doomed.

This poison on the bronze needle was a lethal concoction that even Kairo's master had spent years trying to understand without success. The toxin was so potent that just a touch would turn the victim into a puddle of green sludge within a minute.

It was that terrifying.

No one else knew this poison better than Frank. More accurately, he was the one who created it.

Actually, that concealed weapon net was Frank's own creation. He had developed it as a teenager while studying ancient mechanisms at Mystic Sky Sect. Back then, he was consumed by a thirst for revenge. So the devices he created were particularly vicious, designed solely for that purpose.

Seeing his own weapon again now, Frank felt a pang of nostalgia, his expression momentarily somber.

"Maybe everyone loses their way at some point."

Frank sighed. He looked at Kairo and calmly said, "If you admit defeat now and follow through the agreement, I'll give you one last chance. I can still save you."

"Save me? What kind of nonsense is that?" Kairo sneered. "I know this poison has no antidote! Or are you just trying to humiliate me before I die? Do you really want me to admit defeat that badly?"

As the poison continued to spread, Kairo realized his time was running out. Laughing bitterly, he yelled at Frank, "Impossible! I'll never admit defeat to anyone! I… am Kairo Wal! I'm a master of both medicine and martial arts. No one in the world has talent like mine. Just give me fifty more years… no, forty years, and I'll… I'll…" Content belongs to Frank shook his head in resignation as Kairo stubbornly refused to admit defeat.

"You've already lost. You may not want to admit defeat, but you've lost to your own arrogance and pride.

"And the price for that loss is your life."

Seeing the shock in Kairo's eyes, Frank leaned in close and whispered, "You don't believe I can save you? Here's the truth. The concealed weapon and the poison you used… I created both of them."

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1685-"You've missed your chance," Frank murmured.

Kairo's lips had already disintegrated, leaving him unable to speak. However, his eyes showed a flicker of regret in his final moments. By the time Frank stood up, Kairo had completely disintegrated. Only a puddle of foul-smelling green ooze was left of him.

The onlookers were horrified, their hair standing on end at the sight of Kairo's gruesome end.

Unexpectedly, Horey wiped her eyes and got up from the ground. Looking unbothered, she turned to Yosil.

Then, she extended her hand and said coldly, "Hand over the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom. This is your last chance."

As she spoke, Horey pulled out her phone and made a gesture as if dialing a number. "If you don't, I'll call my master right now and tell them that it was Kornac's Keep that killed my senior Kairo."

"What?!"

Everyone was stunned by Horey's cold demeanor. She even used her senior's death to threaten Kornac's Keep.

Even Frank frowned.

Horey looked at Frank and coldly said, "This has nothing to do with you. I won't stand by and let my child die. Leave now, and I'll pretend you weren't here.

"I know I can't beat you, but if you interfere, I'll call my sect and have them come for you."

After listening to Horey's threat, Frank glanced at the green ooze at his feet and sneered. "Cloudnine Sect? Do you really think I'm afraid of them?" "What?"

The crowd gasped, astonished at Frank's defiance. Could he really be unafraid of Cloudnine Sect?

Frank continued, "I heard that you're from Cloudnine Sect's Order of Flowers. Do you know a woman named Sienna Noirot?"

"Sienna Noirot?" Horey froze at the name, her eyes wide. "You know my master?"

Master? So they were apprentices of that woman.

In Frank's mind, a vision emerged of an elegant woman in a magnificent robe, revealing a snowy-white neckline. She was very… alluring.

Frank nodded.

"We had a brief encounter. If you leave now, I can let you go for Sienna's sake. But if you push it…"

Frank narrowed his eyes, the implications clear.

"Hmph, many have heard of my master's name. You think I'll back down just because of that? Dream on!"

Horey gritted her teeth and glared at the elders of Kornac's Keep. "Hand it over quickly, or my patience will run out!"

"That's…" Yosil hesitated.

The treasure in his hand was entrusted to him by the Lord of the Southern Woods, meant to be given to the lord's apprentice. Ethically and practically, he could not simply hand it over.

But if he did not, this woman would contact Cloudnine Sect, and they might come knocking.

If that happened, years of hard work building Kornac's Keep could be destroyed today. It could also, endanger all the apprentice el and elders within this place.

Was it worth risking everything for a single treasure?

Yosil fell into deep thought.

Just then, Frank stepped forward.

"It seems you're not planning to leave, huh? Alright, I've talked enough nonsense. Also, my patience is almost at its limit," Frank declared. "Since you're so ungrateful, don't blame me for my actions!"

With a cold sneer, Frank unleashed a surge of transparent pure vigor directly at Horey.

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1686-Frank's pure vigor then manifested into a gigantic hand, seizing Horey's neck in an instant!

"Donn… I mean, Mr. Lawrence! Please stop!"

Yosil quickly shouted when he saw that Frank was ready to kill, wiping the cold sweat off his brow. "If you really kill her, and Cloudnine Sect comes for blood… Kornac's Keep will fall!"

"Yes, Mr. Lawrence! Please calm down!"

The other elders quickly tried to dissuade Frank too, but he asked in return, "And, what? What do you think should be done about this? If you're dead set on giving up, give me the Stellar Windroot and I'll be gone."

"Oh, uh…"

Frank's question left the elders stumped, and they all turned toward Yosil.

After a moment of silence, he eventually sighed exasperatedly, walking up to Frank and asking quietly, "Do you perhaps remember this old mug, Mr. Lawrence?"

"You?"

Frank frowned at Yosil but shook his head.

"Well, that's fair." Yosil chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I'm really nothing and certainly wouldn't catch the eye of a prodigy like you… See, I was there at Mystic Sky Sect over twenty years ago and personally witnessed the moment of your initiation."

"What?"

Frank was left endlessly shocked by Yosil's words. "Are you from Mystic Sky Sect? Why don't I remember you? And how did you make it out three years ago?"

Yosil smiled awkwardly at Frank's quick-fire questions, still keeping his voice down. "I-I have been found wanting. His Eminence had just happened to expel me on the day of your initiation… However, he seemed to have already foreseen what would happen three years ago and entrusted a great treasure to my care before I left."

Frank blinked. "Could it be…"

"Yes. It was the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom."

Yosil sighed softly. "His Eminence told me that it's an ingredient to an ancient pill and to pass it to his successor, whom he said would definitely come looking for me.

"Also, he told me to warn his successor that there are countless schemers across all of Draconia. I he fails to reach immortality, the only path is for his successor to do so by gathering the right medicinal herbs to make a certain pill "What…"

Frank's eyes widened.

Naturally, the eminence whom Yosil referred to was the later chief of Mystic Sky Sect, who was also Frank's mentor.

It was only now that Frank understood why his mentor had sat him through lessons on Draconian. traditional medicine for day and night for years-his mentor had already foreseen the fall of Mystic Sky Sect and thus prepared a contingency plan.

"I see…"

While various emotions churned in Frank's heart, his earlier apathy toward Yosil was gone as he now saw the man in a more positive light.

Despite being over two hundred years old, the man never tried to use the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom for his own purposes, keeping a promise from twenty years ago even now.

It was a gesture of loyalty that left Frank's heart aflutter.

At the same time, Yosil continued, "Mr. Lawrence, since you've come just as His Eminence predicted, I have no qualms of giving you the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom. However, my apprentices and Kornac's Keep-"

"Don't worry!"

Frank suddenly looked up with determination, even clapping Yosil on the shoulder. "It's strange, but you won't have a problem with me addressing you as my fellow apprentice, would you?"

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1687-"No, please don't!"

Yosil smiled, his eyes welling up with tears at the mere idea of Frank addressing him as a fellow apprentice. "You're giving me too much credit, Mr. Lawrence. I just happened to be taken in by Mystic Sky Sect as a gopher-I have no business being an apprentice!"

"It's alright. Just listen." Frank reared his chin as he spoke quietly, "It's been three years since the fall of Mystic Sky Sect. But even if it's gone now, I won't let you down as the senior apprentice, as long as you keep the flame in your heart.

"I will revive Mystic Sky Sect, and you will be formally initiated as an apprentice, while Kornac's Keep may also be taken in as a vassal. Even if there's a huge gap between our ages, I shall be your senior as per sect rules."

"Yes… Yes!" Yosil was awash with tears.

He would die before dreaming that he would have the honor of being formally initiated into Mystic Sky Sect as an apprentice.

Even if they were gone now, they would definitely see a resurgence under the leadership of their senior appearance it was all just a matter of time.

Frank nodded. "Good. And now that you're an apprentice of Mystic Sky Sect, the troubles of Kornac's Keep are mine too. I refuse to let Cloudnine Sect strut in my face!"

Striding forward and staring at Horey, he said, "I'm now giving you one chance. I'll count down from three, then I'll do what I must if you still refuse to leave. Even if Cloudnine Sect comes, I will face them myself I'll see for myself how far their insolence can carry them!"

"What…" Horey blurted.

She watched as Frank and Yosil had a hushed exchange, after which Frank became determined to side with Kornac's Keep against her.

If anything, Horey did not even need her imagination for this.

"So, the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom is now in your hands?" she asked.

"Indeed it is. Anyone who wants it can come to try and take it from me!" Frank bellowed thunderously.

Everyone was left astonished by Frank's suddenly imposing presence, a stark contrast from his self-deprecating mannerisms before.

"Is he really going to fight against Cloudnine Sect?"

"All by himself? How?"

While everyone was left in an uproar and being vocally skeptical, Horey made up her mind.

Glaring at Frank, she dialed a number while snapping at Frank, T warned you, but you insist on siding with them! Let's see now if you're really not afraid of Cloudnine Sect!" Content belongs to UMS Even as he connected, Horey turned on the speaker to the med just to intimidate Frank and the members of Kornac's Keep further. "Master Noirot!" she cried tearfully. "Kairo is dead! They killed him!"

"Kairo Wal is dead, you say?"

It was a familiar voice, and Frank searched his mind, soon remembering Sienna Noirot, whose beauty left even Helen jealous.

Siena's melodious voice was easily recognizable. It was calm and composed, and just slightly vel.!

surprised despite being told that her apprentice had been killed.

"Who did it?" She asked. "Didn't you tell them that you're from Cloudnine Sect?"

"I did… but it didn't matter!" Horey continued to glare at Frank, her tone dramatically miserable and frustrated.

"It didn't matter, huh? Hmph. Tell me their name… Something must be done about this," Sienna said quietly. Horey was delighted at Sienna's words.

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1688-Kairo was assuredly Sienna's most valued apprentice, as she was ready to avenge his death.

It was all over for Kornac's Keep now!

"Ahem. I just remembered that I have something to do. I'll be going now."

"Me too. Forgot to collect my laundry before I left."

"My wife told me to take care of the kids-"

"Bullshit. Where'd you find a wife?"

"J-Just now…?"

The crowd was restless, as they sensed from Sienna's tone over the phone that Cloudnine Sect would come for them..

And when they do, Kornac's Keep, Frank, and even innocent participants would be in deep trouble.

Fleeing was therefore the best thing to do here, or even bystanders like them would get caught in the crossfire.

However, while Horey presumed that Frank would drop his facade and flee at her mentor's threat, she found him standing there nonchalantly, as if he had never heard Sienna.

"You asked for this!" she growled through her teeth and told Sienna the phone, "It's this scumbag named Frank Lawrence! He's strong… stronger than Kairo, and butchered him savagely! You have to avenge him, Master Noirot!"

Yosil was at once anxious when Horey mentioned Frank by name, but Frank stopped him before he could reach Horey.

"It's alright." Frank smiled at him. "I'd actually love to see what Cloudnine Sect can do!"

"Hah! You're going to die!"

Horey shot Frank a look of cool glee, as Kairo had been a prodigy treasured in Cloudnine Sect.

And now that Frank killed him, Cloudnine Sect would not let Kairo's death go unanswered.

And yet, even as Horey smirked, what Sienna said over the phone left her expression stiffening.

How did you upset him? Alright, I get it-just get down on your knees and apologize to him, and let ΟΛΟΙ bygones be bygones. Remember to never insult him, because none of you would survive, do you understand? Also, I have things to do. That's all I have to say.

And with that, Sienna hung up, leaving the entire scene silent.

It was not just Horey-even the rowdy crowd that was ready to turn and flee were all left standing there and looking backward at Frank in disbelief.

The elders of Kornac's Keep were all trading glances in astonishment as well, not entirely sure what had just happened.

Only Yosil had a look of realization on his face, as Cloudnine Sect would not want to upset Frank because of his father, the Lord of the Southern Woods.

"Master?! Master!!!"

Horey was completely caught off guard, holding her phone in disbelief.

She glanced between Frank and the puddle of green pus in the distance.

atel After all, their mentor had always thought highly of Kairo for his gifts-it would not be exaggeration to say that he was spoiled. As such, it would be logical to think that Sienna would go all out to avenge his death, or at least retaliate to maintain the honor of Cloudnine Sect.

So why did Sienna give up so quickly after hearing Frank's name, even telling Horey to go down on her knees to apologize, while forbidding them from provoking Frank any further?!

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1689-Horey simply could not understand what connections Frank could possibly have that her mentor would show such a weak reaction?

Talk about a bolt from the blue!

"Hmph. It seems Sienna Noirot knows her place…"

Frank strode a step forward just then, coolly demanding, "And what about you? Are you still going to insist on taking the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom?"

"…"

Horey had lost her trump card.

In fact, everyone clearly heard what her mentor had told her-to kneel down before Frank and apologize.

While Horey did not feel as humiliated as Kairo, she was still utterly confused.

And since it was orders from above, she ultimately gave in for the sake of survival, kowtowing audibly and respectfully before Frank. "P-Please forgive me, Mr. Lawrence…"

"Get out of here."

Seeing that Horey had acknowledged her mistake, Frank waved her off, not bothered to press the issue.

Horey was certainly relieved, turning and fleeing the gates of Kornac's Keep without even collecting her late senior's belongings. It was certainly telling that she had no love for Kairo.

And with Horey's departure, the Kornac's Keep trials ended in bizarre fashion, though no one argued when Yosil announced that Frank won first place.

After all, his ethics, medicinal knowledge, and strength as a martial artist was head and shoulders above them.

The elders agreed on that unanimously too. Still, things got awkward as they had no idea what position they should arrange Frank as an apprentice who e n' displayed medical prowess above Yosil. Yosil then suggested, "I could concede my position as castellan…"

"No!"

All the elders of Kornac's Keep protested at once.

Frank did prove his medical knowledge and help saved Kornac's Keep from destruction, but he was still a stranger. Hell, he was not even from Norsedam!

Still, Yosil laughed. "In that case, you shall be an honorary elder! Brother Lawrence, the stores of Kornac's Keep are at your disposal, and there won't be any restrictions on your ntbe freedom." "That's acceptable."

All the elders of Kornac's Keep agreed to the idea, as did Frank-he certainly would afford Kornac's Keep some attention as an outlet assisting the restoration of Mystic Sky Sect. And since he loved his freedom, he would not replace Yosil as castellan anyway.

At noon, there was a grand feast held for all the participants of the trial.

Halfway through it, Yosil sneaked an elegantly decorated black wooden box to Frank.

Frank opened to find a fresh red flower laying serenely within, its petals glowing. The mere scent refreshed the spirit, and one would feel like they were several years younger.

Yosil sighed, staring wistfully at the black box. "I won't lie to you-I lived this long just by taking it out and sniffing it from time to time."

Frank could read his mind and chuckled. "I have a farm resort in Riverton with a spring that promotes longevity. You can try it when you have the time."

The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage Chapter 1690-Frank finished, "Just mention my name, and you can enjoy special service and medicinal baths that won't lose out to the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom." "Really?!"

Yosil's eyes lit up. "I've heard about the farm resort myself, but I've never been and therefore presumed it to be some publicity stunt. I didn't expect it to be your work… In that case, I shall visit it myself."

While they were speaking, Ira Summers approached them with a glass in hand. "Apologies, Frank… I meant, Elder Lawrence. I've spoken insolently, and as an apprentice of Kornac's Keep, I hope you'd see past my indiscretion…"

His tentative mannerisms left Frank chuckling and shaking his head.

He did not really take offense anyway and clinked glasses with Ira, a gesture to let bygones be bygones.

Still, it had been a long day for Frank as he soon rushed to Riverton from Norsedam, but at the very least, Mark Lane was saved.

Reaching Lanevillle, Frank immediately refined a pill with the Stellar Windroot and worked through the night.

By early next morning, Frank fed Mark the pill, and Mark finally opened his eyes as everyone looked on worriedly.

He was enfeebled and needed time to recuperate, but he was mostly fine.

Seeing that, the Lane family were once again thanking Frank.

Jon Lane was especially grateful. He was even fawning over Frank after he was forced into becoming the head of the family, only for Frank and Helen to not blame him.

In the end, Frank was left smiling wearily-it was first the Yimmels, and then Baba Yaga, and finally Kornac's Keep.

Frank was physically robust, but staying up for several days still wore him out.

He was relieved to see Mark wake up, and as soon as his anxiety faded, he was left exhausted-spiritually, not physically.

After all, he had been on edge for so long that even those around him could see that.

That's why basically no one asked n et him for help after he returned to Cologne Court, with everyone tacitly agreeing that he should Still, as Frank was left watching the ladies around him work busily over the next month, he became the only one who was idling.

His daily routine only included training, teatime, teaching Kat Yego martial arts, and answering Winter Lawrence's calls when she had trouble with certain patients There was no question that he was a sugar baby to Helen the girlboss.

Naturally, their neighbors around Cologne Court were gossiping when they saw Frank goof off every day.

"Tut, tut. Why would the board chairwoman of Lanecorp give herself such a poor excuse for a boy toy?" "Hah! Would he be a boy toy if he was an upstanding member of society?"

"You're right, but it still sucks to see such a waste…"

With Frank's exceptional hearing, he naturally heard those snarky comments every morning.

But to his chagrin, he really could not manage a company or any entrepreneurial projects, so he just had to play dumb to those criticisms.