Joseph originally had a lifespan of eighty-seven years, but now only fifty-one remain.
Upon learning the truth, Joseph truly broke down, no longer caring to "flirt" with Scarlett Jennings, and directly cried out to her,
"Master Jennings! You must save me!"
He comes from such a wealthy family, how can he die early?!
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"And my dad!"
His grandfather passed away early, but his father is already over fifty this year.
This Jade Pendant was originally passed from his grandfather to his father, and then from his father to him. If his father also had decades of lifespan stolen, wouldnât he have barely a couple of years left?
What would Joseph do then?!
"Master Jennings, save me and my dad!"
This plea to Master Jennings was clearly more heartfelt than the ones before.
However, Scarlett Jennings was helpless.
"The taken lifespan cannot be reclaimed, but if youâre willing to spend money, I can make those who schemed against your family suffer some consequences."
Finding Josephâs whereabouts through this Black Jade seemed difficult, but breaking the Forbidden Technique linked to this Jade could also cause the other party to suffer a backlash.
Moreover, the more lifespan taken by the other party, the heavier the backlash would be.
Upon hearing that the lifespan couldnât be recovered, a trace of ferocity flashed across Josephâs face; without much hesitation, he agreed immediately.
"I will pay! Help me kill that grandson who plotted against me! No matter the cost!"
Scarlett Jennings: ...
She wanted to say, the one scheming against your familyâs lifespan, Nolan, isnât your grandson,
but there is a possibility you might be his "grandson."
Though not a direct grandson, you are likely a collateral descendant nephew.
Based on Josephâs account, the opponent at least stole the lifespan of several generations of the Snyder Family â such a thing couldnât continue with just a Talisman Jade.
Unless he himself shares the same lineage with the Snyder Family.
Scarlett Jennings never expected to inadvertently find clues about Nolan, whom they hadnât been able to locate.
Receiving Josephâs eight hundred thousand, Scarlett Jennings directly in front of him took out a Talisman, attached it to the Black Jade, then pointed the Peach Wood Sword at the black jade on the table.
"Heavenly and Earthly Peace, Heaven and Earthâs Essence, a thousand ghosts dare face, myriad evils dare invade, one Spirit Talisman, all troubles are mended..."
With clear sound chanting, as spiritual light suddenly flashed across the Talisman, Scarlett Jennings thrust the Peach Wood Sword forward, its tip firmly striking the Black Jade beneath the Talisman.
Just as Joseph wondered what this strange Wooden Sword could possibly do to a rock, he heard Scarlett Jennings command,
"Break!"
With this authorization, everyone heard a crisp cracking, like something had broken.
Soon after, strands of Black Mist emanated from beneath the Talisman, and barely escaped before being forcibly absorbed as if by the Talisman.
The Black Mist touching the Talisman immediately vanished as if burnt to nothingness.
At that moment, the Talisman also transformed with the Black Mist into a sheet of black ash.
Joseph felt a sudden lightness in his body.
Upon closer look, he was instantly dumbstruck. The Black Jade beneath the Talisman had shattered into five pieces.
Not only did he watch dumbfounded, but even the watching director and Ariel Zimmerman couldnât help but be stunned.
This Jade... was it really that fragile?
A moment ago, Scarlett Jennings seemed not to have used much force, right?
And yet it was shattered?
Even the erstwhile heartbroken Cadence Lloyd forgot to cry, craning his neck to stare in amazement.
Gregory Xanderâs reaction was less pronounced compared to the others.
Yet internally, he was somewhat shocked.
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