Chapter 1785

The air was still for another moment before Benjamin said, "Before that, I'll have Stone Turtle hold down the fort." It wouldn't be for long. With the Core Vein Stone with him, he could easily recover in a few days. Benjamin gripped the stone, searching for a trace of her warmth. But that was simply a fantasy. Purging the putrefaction was a top priority. Perhaps it was better that she wasn't here. … Wynthorpe Manor was the residence of the clan leader. Reuben didn't stay there often, but he did spend a few days there every month. After returning from the Ghost Mist Headquarters, he came back to this place. When Avery came over, she saw his naked upper body. His toned and firm chest, with clearly defined muscle lines, resembled the body of a sculpted statue. However, there was a distinct wound on it. The wound, about the size of two fingers, pierced through his shoulder, blood steadily flowing from it. Dark, wispy tendrils of black fog coiled around the injury, preventing it fro