Scent of Proof, Claim of Power

My heart felt hot and cold, and I couldn't help but blurt out questions.

"Dad, Mom, who is your biological bloodline?"

My mother quickly grabbed my sleeve, exuding an anxious breath.

"What nonsense are you talking about! You and Xiaorou have grown up together since they were cubs. We have long regarded her as our own child! Over the years, if Xiaorou hadn't provided you with opportunities to enter her territory, how could you have the stable life you have now?"

My dad nodded in agreement, his old face full of seriousness: "Yes, let's just say that your mother's heart rhythm failed this time. If Xiaorou hadn't found such a good healer and arranged a separate cave for rest, your mother would not have recovered so quickly! Although she has never come to visit in person, she is the head of the clan and it is expected that she will be busy..."

When I heard this, I clenched my hands into fists and my knuckles turned white.

I found a good healer only after I spent 800 silver moon coins to sign up for special medical treatment.

The separate retreat cave was also arranged because I paid in full out of pocket.

Because I was afraid that my parents would feel guilty if they found out that the fee was too high, I lied and claimed that it was Aurora Frostveil who used her Alpha network.

Unexpectedly, the second elder actually kept this matter in mind and was grateful to her.

I felt so miserable in my heart that I could not say a word with a sullen face.

While my mother was cleaning wild fruits in the kitchen, my father took me and asked quietly.

"Daughter, have you collected enough for the healing fee of 500,000 silver moon coins? The healer said that the sooner it is paid, the sooner your mother can perform the ritual treatment!"

There was a bitterness in my heart, and I didn't know how to speak.

Over the years, I have been frugal and saved 400,000 silver coins. Just wait for the 100,000 tribute reward at the end of the season to pay for the treatment.

But now Aurora Frostveil has not only not been distributed to me, but I also invested 100,000 in order to bring her down, leaving only 300,000 in hand.

Therefore, this plan can only succeed and cannot fail.

After convincing my parents to leave, I sent a communication rune to the storage officer of the territory.

"Since the territory has expelled me, the 100,000 silver moon coins I transferred to the territory's account book should be returned to me, right?"

Elena Frostveil's reply was categorical: "How can there be one hundred thousand? The account book clearly records ninety-five thousand. Lord Alpha said that this amount is considered your personal offering!"

After hearing this, my heart was completely settled.

If Aurora Frostveil doesn't accept the one hundred thousand and returns the silver coins to me, she can have a chance of survival.

Endless greed will eventually harm herself.

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A few days later, I tidied up my appearance and stepped into the core meeting hall of Frostveil territory again.

The guard at the door saw me coming and immediately sent a notification rune to Aurora Frostveil.

Soon, Aurora Frostveil walked out of the inner hall.

When she saw me, a sarcastic smile appeared on her lips, and she exuded an oppressive Alpha aura.

"Hey, isn't this Lyra Nightshade, the former leader of our Tracker's Nest? Wasn't he confident when he left without permission? Why are you back now? You don't really think that the Tracker's Nest can't function without you, do you?"

Aurora Frostveil walked up to me, pressed my shoulders hard, and pointed in the direction of the tracker's lair.

The transparent crystal partition allowed me to see clearly what was going on inside the lair.

Except for the vacancy of the leader's position, there have been no changes to the other members.

Aurora Frostveil sneered: "How great do you really think you are? You dare to boast about giving paid leave to your subordinates, don't you know? They came to me that night to admit their mistakes and beg for mercy!"

The members of the tracker's lair met my gaze, and one or two of them lowered their heads in guilt.

Including Rowan Ashclaw, who I have the best relationship with.

I understand them. If they are expelled at the end of the year and cannot receive tribute rewards or rations, this winter month will probably be difficult for them.