[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1087":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Ancient Tears BloodLine",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1257365,1684,"Chapter 1087 - 1087 Old man Vince's cunning plan","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1087",1087,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1087: Old man Vince’s cunning plan Chapter 1087: Old man Vince’s cunning plan From MC’s Perspective: Soon, I returned to my residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing I did was take a bath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I changed into comfortable clothes before going to bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Austin was waiting for Zack’s return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know Zack had returned and already gone to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly afterward, He got confirmation from his disciple Leah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he understood that Zack had returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left the residence and went to Zack Lockwood’s place to check in secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appeared above his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then found someone sleeping inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming that it was Zack, he eased his eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like he was exhausted,” Austin said to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was on the call with Zack earlier, so he knew Zack had faced Black Mark Warriors and convinced them verbally in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had attacked, then Zack would have died on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not only angry with the rich families’ kids, but he was also angry with the person behind the rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the malicious rumors, Zack wouldn’t have had to face these situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already had doubts about a few people in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t know for sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glancing at Zack Lockwood’s residence, he disappeared from the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Variant Faction: The Faction Leader Vince was waiting for the update.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had yet to receive any news so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that kid, he had been getting sleepless nights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Dean Jerome, he would have taken direct action long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an easy task to kill a Warrior below Black Mark Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know why it was getting harder for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, Those who came to request a meeting with him were dismissed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not in the mood to talk to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Main Elders realized that he was upset about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t take long for the reports to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then asked those criminals anonymously what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their answer was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t found Zack Lockwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had risked their lives to inspect the Star University Aircraft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zack Lockwood was not traveling in any of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vince’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had made the decision based on some brat’s information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he thought, what if the information was wrong to begin with?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was false news, then their entire effort was a waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes reddened in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veins popped up on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ended the call abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the criminals were here, then he would have vented his anger on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Waste!” “Everyone’s a waste,” Vince said in a cold tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the kid comes back alive, then I’ll have to ask the inner hall and core hall students to kill him,” Vince’s eyes turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, he didn’t want to involve the Dark Variant Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the faction rivalry has been going on for decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dean Jerome was not doing anything to stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stance was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted competition between the factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that kid died in faction rivalry, even the Dean couldn’t question them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cunning glint flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following day, I woke up late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I felt refreshed and bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting out of bed, I started doing my morning routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About 30 minutes later, I walked out of the bath and started to wear my uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I left the residence a few minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, I came across the members who were going about their business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing me, everyone was genuinely startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He is back!” “When did he come back?” “Must be last night.” The Warriors started taking pictures while discussing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nodding at them, I continued walking towards the Golden Lightning Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, I appeared at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The huge gate opened up automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, I walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was immediately greeted by the members inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled at them before striding toward Master Austin’s residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I got there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened before I could touch the knob.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Austin was the one who opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master,” I greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have come,” Austin said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he welcomed me inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded to him before going in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Austin sat in his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat opposite him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like you have recovered from the fatigue,” Austin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, I smiled and started recounting the things that happened to me during the mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About 20 minutes later, Austin sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expect a Central Fort City Lord to be a corrupt official.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had stopped paying attention to the cities not long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For warriors above the Black Mark Rank, they had more serious work to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at his disciple and asked, “What’s your plan next?” Hearing that, I replied, “Master, I have decided to reach the Peak Stage of General Rank first before going out for the next mission.” I had found that someone was targeting me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the rumors wouldn’t have spread this fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone was deliberately doing it from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I strongly felt my strength was not enough to uncover the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Austin fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zack Lockwood’s experience had given him a rude awakening as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought that if Zack Lockwood went on the mission next time, the people would target him for sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a Silver Mark Warrior targeted him next, then who would save Zack Lockwood then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Austin felt a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hadn’t happened with his other disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were able to reach the Black Mark Rank without any troubles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zack was facing these problems so soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, the outside world didn’t know about Zack’s three elements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was known, then other forces would send their assassins to eliminate Zack Lockwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some pondering, he said, “Zack, until you become a Black Mark Warrior, don’t accept any missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll talk to the Faction Leader.” Hearing that, I nodded at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then we talked about a few other topics before I left my Master’s residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I started walking toward the essence chamber to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the mission, I hadn’t had time to practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors training in the courtyard were shocked to see me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nodding to them, I quickly arrived at the essence chamber to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I found the available essence chamber room and entered inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door behind me closed automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I went to the console and activated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, pure world energy started pouring from the inlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, it began to cover the whole chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, I stepped inside the platform and sat cross-legged on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I closed my eyes and started to run the lightning method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, the Star rune in my mind started to flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, I began to absorb the purple energy from the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the purple energy entered my body, I started to guide the energy according to the lightning method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purple energy coursed through my body in the specified pathways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After circulation, the refined essence entered the dantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The refined purple essence mixed with the liquefied purple essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, I continued to repeat the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, The news of Zack Lockwood’s return started to spread like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who had spotted him shared his picture in the media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t take long for the whole Thunderflame Faction to know it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the other Main Elders learned about the news from their disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Main Elders were genuinely surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were aware that many warriors believed the false rumors and started looking for Zack Lockwood everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he has returned safely, the person who was behind the rumors must be pissed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Main Elders suspected the Dark Variant Faction, including Austin, but they didn’t have evidence for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zack Lockwood had returned safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t have any reason to target the Dark Variant Faction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Inside the Dark Variant Faction, the Faction Leader Vince lost his cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had guessed it from the criminals’ failure yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to actually hear the news, he was pissed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was starting to suspect whether that kid had given the Purple Lightning Sacred Fruit to someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had consumed it, he would be dead for sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he thought of a good idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were a lot more capable warriors like Ronnie Seth in their faction who were at the verge of breaking through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were delaying it for a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were waiting for a suitable Inheritance to get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old man Vince thought about using them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they fought against Zack Lockwood, then he could confirm whether that kid had consumed the Purple Lightning Sacred Fruit or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had consumed it, then someone must have helped him in neutralizing the poison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew for sure that there was no cure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was only one person at Star University who could help that kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person was none other than their Dean, Jerome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was involved, then he should think carefully about his actions in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Aravind_S Your gift is the motivation for my creation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Give me more motivation!\u003C\u002Fp>",1554,"2026-06-05T15:57:15.381Z",1,"novelbin.me","9787a6dc2846c3488b4edef4b33cb5a338d0861196592f918cefa5e5619320d6","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1088","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-1086",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]