"What did Armand ask you to do in exchange?" Zachary asked coldly.
"Your father was going to entertain a number of distinguished guests. At that time, Master Armand asked me not to assign guards to protect the south gate of the Zi Clan, saying that he himself would be the one to take care of it. I believed him and didn't think too much of it anymore. Then, as your father was entertaining the guests three days later, a group of mysterious and powerful people suddenly rushed in and killed everyone. It was not until then that I realized what had happened," Brock continued.
"So you had no idea that Armand was planning a hostile takeover?" Zachary asked further, the coldness in his tone never leaving.
"No, I didn't. If I did, I would have definitely tell your fath
"My secret base. Only I know about it. And now, you do too!" Zachary said with a conservative smile.
Katrina and Sophie looked at each other immediately.
"I suggest that we begin our cultivation first. You may release all your power and transfer it into my body. I'll keep your power for the time being. After you lose all your power, there may be some side effects, which may accelerate the aging of your body. You will then slowly enter the state of death. After that, I will use the Ice Needle to seal your vital acupoints to make sure that you won't really die. Then, I will use the Soul-gathering Bell to force your soul out of your body. Then finally, I will use the Healing Reviving Skill to bring you back to life." Zachary told Sophie the steps in detail.