Chapter 648: The Final Bargaining Chip

Sunset Valley. Silence fell like a shroud. Sect Leader Cadden stared blankly at his daughter. He stared at the hand pressed to her lower belly, at the tear tracks carved into her face with ruthless resolve, and his whole body went rigid, as if lightning had struck him. His mouth opened, searching for words. None came. His throat felt like sandpaper, too dry to force out even a sound. Behind him, the two elders froze as well, disbelief written across their faces. The young lady was pregnant? And...