Chapter 40: Another Promotion

Irene Lidyard's eyes blazed, her jaw clenched. Ander Yale said coolly, "If you're not willing, don't just stand here. From now on, let's pretend we don't know each other." He turned to leave. "Wait," Irene called. Ander frowned and looked back. "What else do you want?" She bit down hard. "I wanted to ask if you could keep teaching me for a while-help me boost my Martial Arts quickly." "Anything except that Dual Cultivation condition. I can accept your other terms." "Sorry," Ander rejected...