Assassination System

The Inner Disciples Region went silent as a terrifying energy coursed through the area. Within the highest peak of the Paradyne Academy, Mathias's eyes snapped open. His eyes reflected the void and could see through anything.

"Dan, Natalie and Grace? What's going on with them? Why are they releasing their demonic energies?" Mathias flicked his wrist and forcefully sealed the cultivation bases of the three before returning to his meditation.

At the Fragrant Peak Pavilion, everything was a mess, the room where the three cultivated was utterly destroyed and their expressions twisted into utmost anger. Their eyes looked crimson like an Asura that ascended from the depths of hell, filled with murderous intent.

But in that instant, an intangible hand slapped these energies back to their bodies and the three figures simultaneously staggered with ragged breathing. Realizing their mistake, they clasped their hands in respect and gestured at the highest peak.

After a moment of silence, Natalie, Grace and Dan flew towards the horizon with solemn expressions on their faces.

How dare those bastards from the Imperial Clan hurt my daughter...

Even if they're Buddhas or Gods, I will slay them as long as they lay their fingers on my family...

Dan resolved in his heart, his speed became so terrifying that it left visible marks on the sky along with a deafeaning boom in its wake. Descending at his destination, Natalie and Grace unsheathed their weapons while Dan carried his dignified figure towards Juliet's room.

Their expressions became even more solemn when they saw Zieve standing before the doors of Juliet's room with an anxious look on his face.

Disregarding the bastard that couldn't even protect his daughter. Dan shoved him aside and the scene that they saw when he entered the room froze his heart and mind.

Juliet sat shivering on her bed with blood decorating her bedsheets.

Activating the system's capabilities, numerous system notifications that astonished him, manifested.

[Abnormalities not detected.]

"Abnormalities not detected? But Juliet is clearly bleeding, it's like an artery of hers is cut..." Dan mumbled under his breath and it was at this moment that Natalie awkwardly stepped in and walked towards her daughter.

Grace also stepped forward with an indescribable expression on her face.

"Wait, what's going on? Why are you blocking me?" Dan said with confusion towards the Grace that blocked his way. Zieve also turned his attention at Grace as the latter said with an awkward smile on her face.

"It seems like Juliet is just having her menarche..." Complicated emotions flashed through her face and Dan along with Zieve stiffened at where they stood.

"Oh..."

Dan scratched his head in awkwardness as Grace pushed him away: "We'll take care of her so the two of you go to the living room first, we'll catch up with you after we explain everything to Juliet..."

With a bang, the door shut close and Dan cracked his knuckles.

Zieve who heard the cracking sounds shivered in fear as the former turned towards him with a cold glare.

"How dare you overreact like that, are you trying to kill me with a heart attack?!"

A miserable shriek reverberated across Juliet's mansion and later on at the living room, Zieve sat before the table with a countenance that looked like a panda. Two purple bags decorated his eyes as Juliet along with Grace and Natalie arrived with a small smile on their faces.

"We're done with everything, Dear." Natalie explained as she carried a tray filled with bowls of clear soups and red rice.

"Red Rice? So this tradition also exists in this world?" Dan lightly smiled and helped Natalie on setting up the table while Grace prepared the side dishes.

Juliet saw Zieve's miserable expression as she frowned and asked, "Zieve, what happened to you, who did that to you?"

Zieve furtively glanced at Dan and Juliet recognized his signal. Puffing her cheeks, she glared at Dan and said, "Papa, why did you beat Zieve up? He's my only partner, how is he supposed to work when he's like that?" Her critical gaze astonished Dan who never saw her looking at him like that.

Her little angel actually scolded him and protected a man in the process. Dan felt a bitter sensation in his heart, but on the outside, he maintained his facade and crossed his arms together.

"Hmmph! Juliet, this bastard actually overreacted when he reported to me what happened! He said that the Imperial Clan assassinated you in your sleep but it was actually a different issue!" He defended and Zieve retorted.

"With all due respect, Senior, It is indeed my fault that i overreacted but it shouldn't warrant a-"

"Don't call me Senior! I'm not that old! What shouldn't warrant a beating? I almost died of a heart attack when you gave me those terrifying news!" Dan coldly retorted and Zieve scratched his head.

"I'm sorry about that, Senior. It really is my fault, the issue lies because of ignorance regarding the female body..." Zieve admitted his mistake, yet Dan still glared at him coldly. However, if one stared closely, they would see that his terrifying gaze turned mellower than before.

"Dear, you don't have to act so tough, I know that you're thinking better of Zieve, if you're thankful about him, you should thank him. Don't act like a child..." Natalie lightly laughed and interjected at the side. Grace also stared at Dan with a small smile on her face as Dan glared at the two young women.

"Who is acting like a child?! I'm just angry that he had to react like that..." Dan turned his head to the side and didn't bother about them anymore. Grace walked beside Zieve and applied a medicinal paste on his wounds.

Grace's figure after she started her cultivation became even more gorgeous and beautiful. Accompanied by the smell of spring and cleanliness of ice that signified her physique. Zieve felt bashful and nervously glanced at Dan, afraid that he may become jealous.

"Don't worry about my husband, he won't bother being jealous with such a small thing..." Grace chuckled and Zieve's embarrassment deepened.

Juliet's parents were too mysterious. Particularly, the fact that they could seem to predict his actions and thoughts. Keeping this thought to himself, he turned to look at Dan as the latter said.

"Why are you looking at me like that? You picking a fight?" Dan raised an eyebrow and Natalie smacked the back of his head, making him ache in pain.

Juliet also glared at Dan while Grace bitterly smiled. They all knew that Dan was thankful of Zieve, but since he's suspicious that Zieve maybe pursuing Juliet, he kept his cold facade as her father.

"Now that Juliet's issue has been resolved and since we're already here, how about we discuss Juliet's Dreamy House's next course of actions?" Grace took the wheel, when it comes to business, she was the connoisseur.

The others nodded their heads and Grace said, "If my predictions are right, Juliet should be considering on selling franchises or rights to distribute towards the merchants at the Commerce Block, right?"

Juliet and Zieve's expression flickered, they never told any third party about their plans but Grace easily predicted their thoughts.

"It's simple," Grace smiled in amusement upon witnessing their astonishment. "Right now, there's only the two of you managing the business, and judging by the explosino of popularity that the Dreamy House is enjoying, customers should be continuously pouring in but they're also constantly disappointed due to the lack of supply, right?"

Zieve nodded his head, "Yes, that's right. That's one of the reasons why we considered selling franchise licenses towards interested businesses at the Commerce Block..." Juliet also nodded her head in confirmation.

Grace smirked and stared at them in amusement, "That's indeed a good plan, but the two of you didn't think enough..." She shook her head and continued,

"Selling franchise licenses would indeed work, but not at the Commerce Block. Remember that there's a constant stream of people from the Empire and at the Commerce Block, the people of the Imperial Clan are most likely concentrated at that place..."

Zieve's eyes widened in shock, "Wait, wait, wait, so are you saying that even if we did our best on advertising our franchise licenses at the Commerce Block, the chances of acquiring an interested merchant is abysmally low?"

Grace nodded her head in approval, "Yes, that's why this plan is guaranteed to fail. Those bastards from the Imperial Clan should be observing each and every move of the Dreamy House and once they get a whiff of your plans, they would try their best to disrupt it..."

Juliet's expression flickered as she finally understood Grace's words, "In that case, what do you think should we do, Mama?" Her expression looked pitiful but Grace shook her head in disapproval.

"I can only suggest you a place, but when it comes to the intricacies, I won't help you. Didn't you promise that you'll gonna solve everything by yourself? It would be violating that promise if I told you more..."

Her nonchalant tone was discouraging but Juliet didn't mind it at all as she energetically nodded her head, "That would be enough, Mama. I'll handle everything by myself after your advice, since i'm an adult now..."

After hearing the truth about the blood that stained her sheets earlier. Juliet's looked renewed and refreshed. The air of innocence and childishness that surrounded her transformed into that of a blossoming bud and valiancy.

Even Zieve who only looked at Grace as his little sister couldn't help but be moved upon witnessing her figure.

"In that case, the best action that you can do is advertise your franchising license at the Entertainment Block..." Grace made an ambiguous smile while Dan and Natalie shook their heads with smiles on their faces.

Standing up, the three of them walked towards the exit to leave as Juliet stopped them with a shout.

"Mama, why did you suggest that we sell our franchising licenses at the Entertainment Block?" Juliet didn't understand Grace since most people that went to the Entertainment Block only looked for carnal pleasures and lucky chances for quick money.

If a disciple or a commoner wanted to eat, they would go to the Commerce Block since most of the famous restaurants existed there and no one really liked to eat before indulging on their desires since that would make them unable to exert their entire capabilities due to fullness.

Zieve knitted his eyebrows in thought, "Why did Madame Grace suggested that we advertise our franchising licenses at the Entertainment Block when most food stalls and restaurants are located at the Commerce Block? It doesn't make sense..."

Grace lightly chuckled, "My one and final clue to the both of you is that you should think more about the effects of your product on how you can amplify it so that it can be suitable for marketing at the Entertainment Block..." Dan and Natalie waved their farewells as the three of them flew towards the distant horizon.

Juliet and Zieve froze at the living room with dumbfounded expressions.

"Effects of the Garlic Soup? Why would a Garlic Soup be marketable at the Entertainment Block when it's not even fulfilling or considered as a meal..." The two thought in their minds before shaking their minds away from any distractions.

Before they could consider selling franchising licenses, they had to create a trademark for their product.

It was time for them to brainstorm for a suitable logo.