NOVPUBChapter 1304: 593_1 Chapter 1304: 593_1 On this night, all was silent in the Ocean of Ten Thousand Waves.
In the unlit room, a clump of eerie blue flame burned solemnly.
The flames were like countless worlds, filled with a myriad of lives, struggling as if trying to flee from the excruciating hell.
At the heart of the flame, there was a bright blue fire, clear as glass.
The Taoist priest’s skills were not deep enough, it took him five years to assimilate these souls.
The fusion process would take more than a decade.
Aubree Groove had to first strip them apart, then guide them towards reincarnation.
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She could not be interrupted during this process and needed to retreat for forty-nine days.
However, she was currently entangled in worldly affairs, and couldn’t simply retreat.
She had to take advantage of the late-night hours when yin energy was the strongest to strip the souls apart one by one.
Not only was this time-consuming, but it was also a significant drain on her spiritual power.
But Aubree Groove couldn’t afford to care about that.
She needed to guide these lost souls into reincarnation before the arrival of the Cold Food Festival.
As night fell, Aubree Groove opened her eyes, her exhaustion slightly deepened.
She felt her body becoming lighter.
Although she was drained, it was beneficial to her cultivation.
This could be considered a blessing in disguise.
Aubree Groove got up to wash and went downstairs to have breakfast.
“Aubree.”
“Aubree.”
Hellena Groove and Titi Groove were sitting obediently at the dining table.
Ever since Alaric Moore’s incident, their moods had been noticeably low.
Even Hellena Groove, who was usually lively, had quieted down.
Aubree Groove nodded, “After you finish your breakfast, go to school obediently and listen to Trey on the way.”
“We know.” The three of them responded in unison.
Trey’s age was unknown, even to himself.
Aubree Groove had arranged for him to attend the same class as Hellena Groove as a transfer student.
Trey was very interested in school.
According to Hellena Groove, Trey was very diligent in his studies and very intelligent.
She was worried that he might dethrone her from her first position soon.
During the school days, a driver took all four of them to and from school.
Trey would always drop Titi Groove at the kindergarten gate.
This private kindergarten has strict security, and Aubree Groove had made special arrangements with the teachers for Titi Groove’s safety.
As for Hellena Groove and Titi Groove, they had Trey to protect them, so there was no need to worry.
After breakfast, the three children said their goodbyes to Aubree Groove, and left home with Trey.
“Trey, did you do the English homework the teacher assigned yesterday?
Can I have a look?” asked Hellena Groove.
Hellena Groove had forgotten about her English homework and remembered it only in the morning.
The English teacher was very strict and would definitely punish her if she found out she had not done her homework.
Hellena Groove wanted to take a shortcut, but Titi Groove wouldn’t let her copy, leaving her no choice but to turn to Trey. 𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝘤𝑜𝘮
Trey had only joined their school a few days ago.
He might not talk much and usually looked cool, but he was very popular among the girls at school.
He was already a celebrity within a few days.
He usually pretended not to know Hellena Groove and Titi Groove, so no one in their class knew that he was actually their bodyguard.
Trey looked in his bag for the English homework and handed it to Hellena Groove.
“Thank you, Trey,” said Hellena Groove sweetly.
She took a quick glance at the homework, “Trey, you made a grammar mistake here.
You should use ‘the’ instead of ‘a’ before musical instruments.
I will correct this for you.”
Trey scratched his head, “Really?”
Hellena Groove patted Trey’s shoulder solemnly, “Trey, I never expected your English to be so poor.
Don’t worry, I will tutor you from now on.
I guarantee your English grades will improve drastically.”
Trey’s talent in mathematics had given Hellena Groove the impression that he was a genius.
Little did she know, he was actually a severe science-oriented student.
This reassured Hellena Groove; her first place was still secured.
Trey revealed a row of white teeth; the cool teenager looked somewhat silly, “Okay.”
“Trey, don’t be fooled by her.
She’s just worried that you might take her first place.
Do you really think she would willingly tutor you?” Titi Groove mercilessly exposed Hellena Groove.
Trey was taken aback, “Ah?”
“Titi Groove, what nonsense are you talking about?
I think you are just jealous of the good relationship I have with Trey,” retorted Hellena Groove, sticking her tongue out at Titi Groove while holding onto Trey’s arm.
Titi Groove rolled her eyes at Trey and stood there with her hands on her hips, “Trey, tell me, do you like Hellena Groove or do you like me?”
Hellena Groove abruptly stared at Trey, her gaze as intense as a fiery grill.
Trey scratched his head, looking completely baffled, “That…
I! I!”
“Trey, say it, say it quickly.” Hellena Groove shook Trey’s arm.
Titi Groove also rushed over to grab Trey’s other arm.
Trey, who was sandwiched between the two girls, was left with a splitting headache due to their constant chatter.
“Stop quarreling, I like both of you,” he finally said.
The two young girls glared angrily, bellowing in unison, “No way.”
Peter Jackson: ……
Can you spare me, please?
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Kelly Martinez yawningly descended the stairs, “Your juniors sure are something, they gave me a headache with their noise last night.
I’m impressed by your patience.”
I can’t imagine Aubree Groove taking care of children.
Aubree Groove placed a bowl of porridge in front of her: “Most of the childcare, actually, is thanks to your senior.”
“Speaking of your senior, isn’t she awake yet?
She has the worst luck, always ending up in some trouble.”
“It was Madam Drake that our senior saved.”
“Madam Drake?
The Drakes of Coral Island?” Kelly Martinez was greatly surprised.
“Yes.”
Kelly Martinez sighed, “Life sure is…”.
“The Drakes rose to power thanks to Jayden Drake, now they’re the top family in Coral Island.
Virginia Frost loves everything related to them, she definitely had a hand in this.
Your senior saving a member of Drakes family is a fantastic opportunity.”
A chance to infiltrate the Drakes and dismantle them from the inside.
Just then, Aubree Groove’s cell phone rang urgently, Aubree Groove picked up the phone and glanced at it.
“Madam Drake, hello.”
“Aubree, I …my husband is missing, I really have no other option than to call you, can you help me?”
“Madam, don’t panic.
Where are you now?”
“I…I’m in a mall.”
“Send me your location, stand still and don’t move, I will come to find you immediately.”
Aubree Groove stood up: “Something happened to Joshua Drake, call the police.”
Kelly Martinez wiped her mouth and took the car keys to leave: “The Drakes really are trouble magnets.
Before one problem is solved, another arises.”
On the way to the mall, Kelly Martinez followed up on the members of the Drake family.
Jayden has two older brothers, his excellence making his brothers look remarkably banal.
The older brother’s son is Dustin Drake, the second brother’s son is Joshua.
Originally there was a lot of discord during the competition for the Head of Family position.
Later, Dustin married the daughter of a high-ranking local official and with the help of his wife’s family, he became the Head.
In Coral Island, Dustin’s word was law and Joshua had no alternative but to leave the family.
Now it seems, Dustin wanted to completely obliterate Joshua.
Aubree Groove and the others rushed straight to the maternity shop on the fifth floor.
When the pregnant Grace Warner saw Aubree Groove, she burst into teardrops as though she had seen a close relative.
“Aubree, I …really didn’t know what to do, my stomach aches…” Grace Warner’s face twisted due to the pain, her complexion as pale as paper.
Aubree Groove stepped forward to help Grace, and helped her to sit on the resting chair in the maternity shop while taking her pulse.
“Listen to me, take deep breaths.” Aubree Groove simultaneously guided Grace Warner to regulate her breathing while gently massaging her Guanyuan acupoint to maintain the pregnancy.
Upon seeing Aubree, Grace’s anxious mood miraculously quieted down.
She took deep breaths, gradually calmed her emotions, and grabbed Aubree’s hand: “Joshua…
he is in trouble.”
“Don’t worry.” Aubree gently reassured.
“Right now, don’t think too much.
You and the baby are the most important.
Leave Mr.
Drake to me, I will make sure he returns safely to you.”
Grace held Aubree Groove’s hand tightly, her eyes filled with total trust: “I don’t know why, but I felt close to you the first time I met you.
I’m not at all pretentious about this…”
“I understand.
I’ll have my friend take you to the hospital first.”
Aubree had Kelly Martinez take Grace to the hospital first, and she stayed in the mall waiting for the police to arrive.
Jayden Moore came huffing and puffing: “Mistress.”
Aubree Groove frowned: “Why did you come?”
“Master Mckay asked me to protect the Mistress closely, so of course, I must stick by your side all the time.” Jayden Moore held his wooden stick, the gallant young man looked completely out of place in this modern bustling mall.
Aubree thought about Grace’s words just now, she and Joshua arrived at the maternity store today to shop for some maternity goods.
In the middle of it, Joshua received a call and never came back after going out.
At first, Grace thought he had something to do, so she just waited in the store for a while.
The result was that he didn’t come back even after half an hour, and Grace realized that something was wrong.
She began to worry and felt pain in her stomach.
Neither Joshua nor she were familiar with people in Coral Island, and the only person she could think of was Aubree Groove when she was in such desperation.
