Chapter 249

Natalya continued,

"Only internal struggle remained . . . even till now where the strength of the main branch has dropped significantly to the Peak-Level Earth Grade .

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"My father realized the dangers of conflict between the internal members of the family and tried to step away from the ensuing chaos, but they simply didn't let us leave .

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"The people from the main branch demanded that we hand over the property rights to the place that belongs to us . It was the place where I, my little sister, father, and mother lived .

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"Actually, having that property was the only reason why my father was able to marry into the family . After all, possessing a property in the capital is considered no ordinary feat as the prices are something ordinary people below the Fourth Stage wouldn't be able to afford .

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"We also didn't simply let them have their way, but each day they started harassing us, even going so far as to calling me a . . . prostitute .

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"My father simply couldn't take it and went berserk, furiously beating up those youngsters from the main family who tarnished my reputation .

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"Afterwards, the main family branch didn't do anything for a long time . . .

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" . . .

" Davis went speechless but still spoke,

"What happened next?

"

He looked at her trembling figure, not sure what she was about to utter .

" . . . They kidnapped my younger sister at the time we least expected and demanded us the property rights . . .

"

Davis furrowed his brows,

"Least expected? That means . . .

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"Yes, it was during the main family meeting a month ago, where every youth of the Astoria Family showcases their talent and strength!

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"That was the time when my father lost his bearings and called for outside help!

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"That outside help demanded me as compensation and my father . . . accepted . . .

" Natalya shivered as she glanced at the surface but felt a little better on having talked about it to someone else .

Davis laughed slightly, feeling a little confused .

Natalya gnashed her teeth in indignation, even unknowingly questioning in an angry tone,

"What's so funny?

"

Her eyes were still wet with tears and her face was scrunched up in anger .

"This story of yours doesn't make sense . . .

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"Doesn't make sense? You don't believe me!?

" Natalya shouted in doubt as she pointed at herself .

"I do, but it still doesn't make sense . . .

" Davis waved his hands,

"You said that your father sold you because he wanted to save your little sister? Is there any reason why he would prefer you over her?

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"Why wouldn't he? It's because unlike me, everyone knows that my little sister is a genius in cultivation!

" Natalya shouted desperately,

"My age is 26 and I'm still stuck in Mid-Level Energy Condensation Stage while my sister who is 18 years old had already entered Revolving Core Stage!

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"Tell me why wouldn't he, my father, prefer her over me!?

" Natalya shouted atop of her lungs, her chest heaved heavily but was concealed by the black robe, her facial expression concealed by the ordinary mask .

Instantly after she vented, she realized who she was talking to and quickly shrunk her head back, quite scared .

Davis smiled, not caring about her burst of emotions,

"Then tell me . . . Why did your father go berserk for you at that time? Even going as far as to beat the youngsters of the main family?

"

Natalya widened her eyes and lifted up her face, gazing at Davis,

"Maybe it was because . . .

"

"Because of what?

"

She kept shaking her head as she stepped back,

" . . . Because . . .

" Her facial expression trembled .

Making a face of resignation, she dropped to her knees,

" . . . I don't know . . .

"

Davis lifted her up, holding her shoulders .

She couldn't help but sob,

"But, I saw him conversing with the people whom he sold me to . . . He even said that I was useless, and was only useful as a slave . . .

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"Whatever happened, it isn't as simple as you think . There's obviously something wrong with your story . . .

" Davis spoke and thought, 'And your mental state . . . '

Natalya opened her mouth but eventually closed it . She took a deep breath and regained her bearings,

"Before the family meet began, my father secretly arranged an auction to sell the property . The deadline of the auction is about a month and whoever gives the highest bid or pays the full price before the auction ends will acquire the property .

"

Davis was interested,

"What's the full price?

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"If I remember correctly, it was 25,000 Low-Level Spirit Stones for the full price .

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"The property originally belonged to my paternal grandfather, but was later inherited by my father due to some reasons .

"

Davis nodded,

"How big is it?

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"It can be considered as a small-sized residence . . .

" Natalya meekly replied, afraid that Davis would be offended by her answer .

The expected reaction didn't come from Davis, instead, she heard,

"I see . . .

"

"Show me the way . . .

" Davis declared having made a decision .

Although having its disadvantages, being in the possession of a property will help him in the long run .

Natalya nodded her head and led the way silently, realizing that she had been rude to her benefactor . She slightly glanced at him and felt a little disgusted by her actions .

She felt that she should be repaying this man with all she knew, but the matter of her parents abandoning her simply put her off right now .

After making it to her family's property, Davis saw the small-sized residence .

Apparently, the small-sized residence she mentioned had covered a rectangular area of about 2 square kilometers . It was simply a place where a huge mortal family could flourish and prosper with ample space .

But Davis was not surprised since the capital spanned over an area of 80,000 square kilometers .

A residence taking up only 2 square kilometers of that 80,000 square kilometers could only be referred to as a small residence, right?

In the entrance stood several people, talking in hushed voices,

"Looks like someone placed a new bid just now at about 5,000 Low-Level Spirit Stones . I wonder if someone will bid again . . .

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"No way man, the one who bid is from the Roxley Family . The others are simply courting death if they increased the price by bidding . . .

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"Maybe . . . even the deadline is tomorrow, not today . We'll see . . .

"

Davis and Natalya who stood by them casually brushed past them aside and walked towards the gates .

The gates of the residence had two people wielding spears, guarding it . Their expressions taut and their bodies straight .