[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ancient-tears-bloodline":3,"chapter-ancient-tears-bloodline-ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-900":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},1256828,1684,"Chapter 900 - 900 Part 1 Compensation Negotiation","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-900",900,"\u003Cp>Chapter 900: Part 1: Compensation Negotiation Chapter 900: Part 1: Compensation Negotiation From MC’s Perspective: The next day, after going through my usual morning routine, I made up my mind to begin my body cultivation training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something I’d been preparing for, and today felt like the right day to start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before I could even begin, my plans were interrupted by an unexpected call-a summons from the Federation Head himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He demanded my presence in his office within half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heart skipped a beat, the words echoing in my mind as a wave of anxiety washed over me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly agreed, ending the call, but a cold sweat broke out on my forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is he calling me?” I muttered under my breath, a feeling of dread creeping into my thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mind immediately went to my Teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could something have happened to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The possibility gnawed at me, refusing to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to shake off the unease, I decided to take a bath first, hoping the warm water would help me clear my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bath lasted for 15 minutes, but it felt longer, as my mind raced with all sorts of possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emerging from the bathroom, I dressed in my federation uniform, taking an extra moment to ensure every detail was perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The routine of getting ready helped calm me slightly, though the anxiety lingered just below the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave myself one final glance in the mirror, trying to mask the tension in my expression, then left my room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My steps were brisk as I made my way to the lift, pressing the button for the top floor with a certain heaviness in my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door closed, and the elevator began its ascent, the hum of the machinery doing little to drown out the swirling thoughts in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could the Federation Head want with me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it really about Teacher, or something else entirely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but feel a sense of foreboding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon enough, the elevator reached the top floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors slid open with a soft chime, revealing the hallway that led to the Head’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steeling myself, I stepped out and walked forward, my footsteps echoing in the otherwise silent corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office door was already open, which was unusual and only added to my unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I entered the room, I immediately noticed six other individuals seated opposite the Federation Head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their presence was unexpected, and confusion flashed through my mind as I quickly scanned the room, trying to gauge the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why were they here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what did this gathering mean for me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Federation Head Ben’s eyes immediately caught sight of me as I stepped into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression, calm and composed, betrayed no emotion as he addressed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zack, come to my side and meet them.” His words carried a weight that left no room for hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked over to his side, standing just beside his desk, and turned my gaze towards the group seated in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I observed them, it was clear that they were a mix of ages-some were old, others middle-aged, and among them were a few women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their presence here, in the Federation Head’s office, piqued my curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, my thoughts drifted, trying to piece together the puzzle before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ben, sensing my confusion, cleared his throat to bring me back to the present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zack,” he began, his voice steady, “they are here to see you.” “Me?” The word slipped from my lips, barely above a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I studied the faces before me, I noticed a strange mix of emotions in their eyes-guilt, fear, and something else that I couldn’t quite place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes were heavy, as if burdened with the weight of something unspeakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as though they had wronged me in some way, though I couldn’t immediately understand how.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on?” I wondered silently, my mind racing for answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ben’s lips curled into a knowing smile, and he continued, “Do you remember Simon and his friends?” At the mention of that name, a cold, murderous intent flashed in my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name alone brought back a flood of bitter memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories I had buried deep, ones I had not shared with anyone-not even Jonathan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mind whirled with questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could the Federation Head possibly know about that incident?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to Ben, my eyes narrowing as they met his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned my gaze, still wearing that infuriatingly calm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know what happened to you,” Ben said, his tone steady and matter-of-fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Simon assaulted you during your mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and his team abandoned you, fully expecting you to die out there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow, against all odds, you survived and returned.” His words hung in the air, heavy with truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel the anger simmering beneath the surface, but at the same time, the clarity of his statement began to dissolve the fog of confusion in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this is why they were here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ben continued, “Now, Simon and his team are terrified that you might seek revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their families, fearing the worst, have sent their elders here to resolve the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re willing to offer you compensation, hoping to put this dispute to rest.” As Ben spoke, the doubts in my mind started to fade away, replaced by a cold, calculating focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could see it now-the desperation in their elders’ eyes, the silent plea for mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had wronged me, left me for dead, and now they were afraid of the consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, here they were, trying to buy their way out of the justice they deserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze swept across the gathered elders, their faces etched with a palpable sense of guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the situation seemed genuine, an underlying unease gnawed at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if they’d anticipated this confrontation, their expressions carefully crafted to mask a deeper truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Federation Head Ben believed that the elders were well-prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their carefully chosen words and statements seemed to emanate directly from their Family Heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CREATORS’ THOUGHTS Aravind_S Creation is hard, cheer me up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VOTE for me!\u003C\u002Fp>",1026,"2026-06-05T15:57:04.753Z",1,"novelbin.me","feed2790a45e25db0e7415a20fb28dffd0246889900300a0c699ce76fae0ef76","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-801","ancient-tears-bloodline-chapter-899",1498,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fancient-tears-bloodline-cover.jpg"]