My Divine Pet Enables Me To Become The Biggest Winner
Chapter 287 - 282: The Ancient Well of Military Spirit_1

Chapter 287: Chapter 282: The Ancient Well of Military Spirit_1

Owen Bertram snorted and shook his head: "How could we let them off so easily? If someone put a soul-restricting curse on them, their soul would disintegrate on the spot once we search their soul. It would be a quick death!"

"Our Bureau recently developed a method to torment souls. What’s it called again...?" Owen Bertram recalled, and Nathan Lane cooperated, "Sir, it’s ’Five Ghosts Soul Splitting Skill,’ inspired by the Five Disintegration."

"Right, right! Our Horizon Bureau may not be the best at other things, but when it comes to torture, we’re unrivaled in the world!"

"Regardless, use it on all of them first!"

Even York Harrison could see that Kent King was struggling to hold on, but his powers were sealed, and he couldn’t warn him.

Kent King suddenly looked deeply at York Harrison and said, "They’ve already found this place. Even if they die without saying anything, do you think the secret of Lifeless Gorge can be concealed?"

"Instead of being exterminated together, why not sacrifice you guys and leave some descendants for the King Clan!"

York Harrison was momentarily stunned and struggled even more frantically. The fury and regret in his eyes accused Kent King - had he been more astute just moments before, he should have sold them out first.

Kent King looked back at Owen Bertram. His previous fear and indecision vanished, and his calm and composed demeanor made people doubt whether everything was an act. "As for the other families, I don’t care. But for my King Clan... Only punish the main culprits, and don’t involve others!"

Owen Bertram nodded: "Agreed."

Kent King shook his head: "You can’t decide..."

"I, as an official, can make the decision!" Owen Bertram cut him off.

Kent King stared at him for a moment, then suddenly laughed, "It was my mistake to underestimate you, sir."

He was about to confess, but Owen Bertram suddenly raised his hand to stop him, and then said to Nathan Lane, "Take York Harrison away. I’m sure the leader of the Harrison clan must have seen the situation by now. Since Kent King spoke first, the only chance for survival is given to him.

But I also need another confession to verify whether Kent King is hiding anything. If he seizes this opportunity, there may still be a slim hope.

Let him consider it himself."

Owen Bertram waved his hand, and Nathan Lane took York Harrison away. It was said that Harrison would consider it himself, but everyone could see from his eyes that he would "cherish the opportunity" and cling to this last hope.

Kent King was momentarily bewildered. Looking at Owen Bertram, he found that Lord Algernon’s eyes were tinged with ridicule. He couldn’t help but curse inwardly: the suspicion arose because of his contrasting behavior before and after.

He bowed his hands in a salute, sincerely saying, "You’re great, sir. My little tricks seem laughable."

Owen Bertram ignored his flattery and said, "Speak, I’m listening."

"Yes."

After the confessions of Kent King and York Harrison were recorded and verified against each other, Owen Bertram couldn’t help but exclaim, "This woman is indeed a lucky charm!"

Nathan Lane pretended not to hear it and ignored the remark.

David sneered coldly: As expected, I guessed correctly. Alas, poor Mayor Devin.

Calvin blurted out, "Woman? Lucky charm? Sir, it would be best to explain it to us clearly to avoid misunderstandings in Lifeless Gorge."

Owen Bertram glared at him: "Don’t ask what you shouldn’t!"

Calvin insisted, "How is it not worth asking? The upcoming operation is extremely dangerous. What if an accident happens..."

"Shut up!" Owen Bertram was so annoyed that he snapped. He found this straightforward fellow rather annoying at times.

The confessions of Kent King and York Harrison revealed a significant event: local powerful families had begun to ally against the new policies!

For example, this time, including the King Clan and Harrison Clan, a total of eleven large families were involved in the three counties’ territories. They jointly planned an extremely sinister scheme!

The scheme had progressed to the first step: cultivating a "special" demonic being!

The second step was to release the powerful demonic being, then secretly provide "help" to run rampant in the three counties, causing huge losses.

The third step was to fabricate a "letter of grievance from thousands of people," blaming the new policies for invoking "heaven’s wrath"—the demon being served as proof! They would incite unrest among the people simultaneously, as a show of support.

Since this demon being was deliberately created, it was very special and could ostensibly prove the government’s "immorality."

As for whether the people would participate in the uprising, it didn’t matter; the families could easily incite a riot by gathering a few people.

Their intentions were extremely sinister! The demon being would kill innocent people, and countless lives would be lost if the plan were to succeed!

This showed that the new policies had touched the fundamental interests of these families, who had become utterly crazy.

It was reasonable for Sophia to encounter a Fifth Great Domain cultivator: eleven powerful families could gather a Fifth Great Domain cultivator.

Owen Bertram ordered: "First, let’s check out that ancient well."

The plan started with the Harrison Clan because to cultivate this "demonic being," the ancient well in their old residence was crucial.

In the backyard of the Harrison Clan’s old residence, there was a secluded house covering a small area. It was constructed in an odd manner as if a massive, dark cover was placed entirely over the mouth of the well.

The house was covered with sixteen golden talismans and six Magical Instrument Chains. A Great Formation had been set up on the ground!

Owen Bertram and the others stood outside the house, and despite the layered seals, they could still feel the intermittent bursts of sword energy.

"The Harrison clan is inexperienced, sealing such a treasure trove. If they didn’t know how to use it, that’s one thing, but to use it to cultivate a demon being is a waste of resources." David shook his head repeatedly.

When the ancestors of the Harrison Clan discovered this ancient well, it occasionally spewed out strong sword energy, crushing any living creatures or objects that approached. They didn’t know how to deal with it, so they set up numerous seals and continuously strengthened the seal.

However, to a cultivator at David’s level, this place was perfect for refining magical instruments and cultivating fighting techniques.

If used correctly, not only could powerful fighting magical instruments be obtained, but powerful fighting cultivators could be trained.

"This place has been kept strictly confidential by the Harrison Clan, and outsiders don’t know about it."

Owen Bertram stepped forward, placed his hand on the seal, and before unsealing, felt a strong sting coming from within it.

He had a sudden change of heart, "Forget about the ancient well for now, let’s head to Lifeless Gorge."

The other three looked at him, puzzled but unopposed. The four left the old Harrison mansion and headed straight for Lifeless Gorge. Calvin, the simpleton, asked, "Sir, we should leave someone behind to guard the old Harrison mansion."

Owen Bertram replied indifferently: "I’ve made arrangements."

After they left, the Divine Heavenly Soldier appeared in the old Harrison mansion and went straight to the backyard, where the ancient well was located. It gently lifted a talisman, and the tightly sealed well immediately revealed a gap.

Several disordered sword energies shot out from the gap and pinged against the Divine Heavenly Soldier. It seemed very satisfied with the intensity of the energies, and then gracefully entered the well.