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"I still have matters to attend to, Brother Carrillo," replied Julius.

 Julius wasn't interested in attending the meeting held by the Navarro Family. He was eager to reach his destination to obtain the Eternal Ice Flower, the remedy for wounds, for the head of the Tower of the Gods Academy. Meanwhile, the Carrillo siblings and Marcos Navarro were hoping for his presence, especially after witnessing Julius's impressive abilities.

Everyone seemed disappointed with Julius's refusal to attend the meeting. However, they couldn't force him to comply. Eventually, they parted ways, each heading in their respective directions. Meanwhile, Julius continued his journey towards the volcano mountain where the center of the crater held the Eternal Ice Flower.

But just as Julius took a few steps towards where his horse was tied, suddenly, there was a voice calling out to him.

"Young master!"

 Julius recognized the voice immediately. He turned to see who it was, confirming his suspicion that it was his former personal servant, Miller. Miller hurriedly approached him.

"I'm glad to have found you here, young master. I just came from the Tower of the Gods Academy and was informed that you're on a mission from the academy head. There's something I need to tell you," said Miller, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

It seemed Miller had indeed traveled a long distance and was in a hurry, as evident from his dusty attire, indicating his struggle to catch up with Julius. Despite his tired appearance, there was relief in his expression upon meeting Julius.

"What is it, uncle, that made you come all the way here to find me?" Julius asked.

Miller was about to answer Julius's question, but he hesitated after glancing around. Apparently, he felt uncomfortable discussing matters in front of unfamiliar people.

"Let's find the nearest inn and get something to eat for you. It's not good to travel without rest. I'm sure you're hungry now, aren't you, Uncle Miller?" Julius understood the situation.

Miller blushed at Julius's words but didn't deny his hunger. Then, they both left for the nearest restaurant. They also planned to stay overnight in the city since it was getting dark.

"It turns out the young man is a student of the Tower of the Gods Academy, not just an ordinary student but a trusted disciple of the academy head. It's no wonder he possesses extraordinary skills, even though his cultivation level is still relatively low."

From the conversation they overheard between Julius and Miller, they concluded that Julius was indeed a trusted disciple of the Tower of the Gods Academy's head. He considered it reasonable for Julius to possess such abilities since he was the top disciple of the academy head, which was considered the best academy among the four major academies in the world.

Marcos Navarro and the others watched Julius's departure with his servant, and eventually, they too left the place. The Carrillo siblings followed behind them. They were headed to a meeting of prominent practitioners that Marcos Navarro and Jovin Cortes had invited them to.

Meanwhile, not far from there, Julius and Miller found a restaurant and inn. Julius booked two rooms for them and ordered two servings of food for them to eat in the dining area. They chose a spot to dine before retiring to their respective rooms.

"What's the matter, Uncle Miller? Why did you go through the trouble of finding me and coming all the way here?" Julius asked Miller.

"Have you heard the news about your family's situation in the city, young master?" Miller asked cautiously.

"Yes, I have heard. The head of the Tower of the Gods Academy informed me that my entire family was killed by the Demon Sect. He also said that none of the family members survived except for me," Julius replied.

Miller furrowed his brow slightly. For some reason, he didn't sense any sadness in Julius's tone regarding the news of his family's death. Normally, the news of the family's demise should have been a significant blow to the young man. However, Miller didn't see that reflected on Julius's face. He was briefly worried that Julius's emotionless demeanor from the past might resurface.

"What, uncle? Are you puzzled why I'm not so saddened by it? Of course, I'm deeply affected by the news, and I've already avenged my family by killing the one responsible, Caspian Hond. Even though I feel it, it doesn't mean I have to show it to others, right? Besides, everything that has happened cannot be undone. The dead cannot be brought back to life. While life must go on, I don't want everything to hinder my life and my thought process," Julius explained.

Miller's expression became conflicted as he listened to Julius's explanation. He didn't expect that the young man could anticipate his thoughts. Miller could only scratch his head in confusion.

"Actually, that's not what I wanted to tell you, young master. I'm sure you've already heard about what happened to your family. Besides, I intend to send a letter to the head of the Tower of the Gods Academy to inform him about the events in your family. There's something bigger than that incident that you and the people from the Tower of the Gods Academy should know about," Miller said, intriguing Julius.

"What is it, Uncle Miller?" Julius asked eagerly.

"It's about the leader of the Tiberius family," Miller replied.

"My grandfather? What about him?" Julius inquired impatiently.

"A while ago, I saw your grandfather rise from his grave and then disappear. Since that incident, our city has become unsafe. Several times, people have seen your grandfather attacking others and devouring their hearts. Even the Starfall Family, who now leads the city in place of your family, has been terrorized by your resurrected grandfather," Miller revealed, shocking Julius.