Lucilla was not just responsible for advancing the power of the Cao Clan, but also worked on improving her own strength for the past ten years. At twenty-nine, her strength was at the second grade of the Supernal Stage. She had made herself famous and people acknowledged her as a talented spirit manipulator in the Timber Deity Empire.
Lucilla had to work hard to achieve power and success, but it was different for Queenie. Everything came up roses for her. Back then, Lucilla wanted to focus on the affairs of the Cao Clan, and she could not take care of this younger sister. She also did not trust any outsider to take care of her, because she knew very well that her two uncles lusted over the position of being the clan chief. For this reason, she asked Lucas to take care of Queenie and take her in as a disciple.
Lucas was very fond of Queenie and treated her as his own granddaughter. She had inherited the impressive talent of the Cao Clan as a spirit manipulator, and she became a Timber spirit manipulator at the very young age of fourteen. Eventually, Lucas helped Queenie establish a solid foundation at the cost of his own spiritual power. In the span of three years, she gained the strength that others would need to cultivate for ten years. This was why she reached the Supernal Stage in her early twenties.
Lucas had been protecting Queenie since she was a child, and this made her fearless. Except for her sister Lucilla, Queenie was not afraid of anyone in the Cao Clan at all. People regarded her highly, and she could always have her way the moment she said she was Lucas' disciple. Sadly, this also turned her into a lawless and arrogant person.
When Lucas saw that there were only three people from the Xiao Clan inside the hall, he looked at them briefly and asked Raef with a smile, "Has Mr. Rookie not arrived yet?"
"That bastard! Where is he?" Queenie asked through gritted teeth. She wanted to know where Rocky was.
"Chief Raef said that Mr. Rookie is on his way and will arrive soon," Lucilla answered as she gazed at Lucas and Queenie with her beautiful eyes.
"Okay." Lucas nodded calmly.
"I don't think he's coming. He knows that if he comes here, I will teach him a lesson," Queeni
Juey from the Barren City all the way to the capital of the Timber Deity Empire. Together, they saw several exclusive spirit-manipulated beasts from the Timber Deity Empire. He took advantage of this time and collected countless samples that he had never seen before. It was a bountiful harvest, and it delighted him.
Juey was on cloud nine. They had only spent a few days together, but Rocky exerted great efforts to teach her the basic principles of his Beast Curing Skill. As long as she had a solid foundation, she could still use the surgical treatment on spirit-manipulated beasts after he left.
As for Juey, she was passionate about her studies and was a fast learner. It was easy for Rocky to teach her his Beast Curing Skill.
Two days after Raef and his two children arrived at the Cao mansion, Rocky arrived with Juey.
Since Lucas gave strict instructions to the servants to inform him if a young man named Rookie would arrive, he was notified the moment Rocky and Juey stepped into the mansion. Lucas wasted no time and greeted them in person at once.
Several members of the Cao Clan were stunned when they heard that Lucas came out to receive a young man in person. They thought Rocky must be a very important person for Lucas to go out of his way to greet him and show great respect upon his arrival. Many people heard about the news and came immediately. Curious, they gathered outside the Cyan Dragon Hall to check the profile of this very important visitor.