Since communication was impossible, he didn't bother to say much. After all, as the head of the family for all these years, he had plenty of money. Even without his current status, he could still live a rich and fulfilling life, waiting for grandchildren. At this moment, he had a change of heart. These people only cared about their own interests, so he decided not to be the head of the family anymore. Let them do as they please.

"Stop right there!" When Maik Laura was about to leave, the old man also stood up and shouted loudly.

"What do you want?" Maik Laura, facing his father's direction, did not turn around and asked.

"You can leave, but hand over the head of the family token first," the old man said, his voice cold.

"Haha." Hearing his father's heartless words, Maik Laura laughed, but his laughter was tinged with sadness. He said, "I'll bring you the head of the family token after I return. I won't do it even if you beg me. I don't care for it."

"You're being insolent!" The old man stood up with a trembling body, pointing at Maik Laura, and said, "If you leave here today, I will disown you as my son."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was shocked. They did not expect the situation to escalate to this point. A broken engagement had resulted in losing the position of the head of the family, and now even the family ties were at the brink of breaking.

The situation had become more serious, and they had no room to intervene.

"Hehe, do you even know that you are my father?" Maik Laura laughed bitterly, then turned around to face his father and said slowly, "From childhood to now, I have never felt the presence of a real father. So, to be honest, whether I have a father or not has no impact on me. Without you, can't you see that I am still living well?"

"You..." Upon hearing these words, the old man was clearly not expecting his eldest son to openly oppose him and say such outrageous things. He was agitated for a moment, then rolled his eyes and finally fainted on the ground.

"Uncle." Seeing the old man faint, everyone present was shocked and rushed to help.

"Dad." Zhubin Laura was also shocked and hurried to the old man's side to support him.

At this moment, the old man's body was convulsing, and his eyes were constantly rolling back. It seemed like he could lose his life at any moment.

"It's just a minor issue." Seeing everyone around in a panic, Shadow Dread, who had been silent the entire time, slowly stood up.

He lightly patted the old man's head, and the old man, who had been convulsing, gradually calmed down and finally opened his eyes.

Seeing this scene, everyone was somewhat shocked. He woke up with just one pat. What had he done?

"Thank you." After glancing at Shadow Dread, the old man slowly stood up.

"No need to thank me. Now that you're awake, let's talk about the matter at hand," Shadow Dread calmly said, then returned to his seat.

"I don't know who you are?" The old man looked at Shadow Dread with confusion and asked.

"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is resolving the situation, right?" Shadow Dread said calmly, and then gestured for Maik Laura to come back.

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Bidegla's master. You can call me Shadow Dread or the Old Undying. I will be in charge of my disciple's marriage, so if you have any grievances against him, feel free to address them to me," Shadow Dread said very calmly.

Upon hearing the words of Shadow Dread, the people in the room were first stunned, and then a collective gasp filled the air, especially Tyme Hanni, who turned pale and slumped into his chair, his entire body nearly collapsing.

He had always wondered why Shadow Dread, a renowned figure, was present, but what he had not anticipated was that he was Bidegla's master. No wonder Maik Laura, the greedy merchant, had suddenly called off the wedding. It was unexpected, to say the least.

At this moment, Tyme Hanni realized that from the moment Shadow Dread revealed his identity, he had no chance of success. No matter how wealthy he was, in the presence of Shadow Dread, he was nothing. Someone else could easily dispose of him, just as one would crush an ant.

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"Are you indeed the esteemed Mr. Shadow Dread, known as the Wah-to of the living world?" someone asked in a tone of extreme uncertainty.

"Of course, you may refer to me as such. I have no objections," Shadow Dread responded calmly.

The meeting room erupted into a buzz of conversation. No one had expected that the unassuming elderly man sitting there would be the renowned Wah-to of the entire Hanxia region.

They had only heard of his reputation and never had the opportunity to meet him in person, just like how Maik Laura had spoken of Zhubin Laura before. They were simply not worthy of such encounters.

Shadow Dread's acts of healing were impulsive; he would exert all his efforts to save someone, even if they were penniless. Conversely, he would refuse to help someone wealthy, displaying an inexplicably eccentric temperament.

But there was no doubt about his high status. Even people of national importance would show him great respect, indicating the extent of his influence.

With a single word from him, he could obtain anything he desired. And now, by acknowledging Bidegla as his disciple, what did that signify?

How could a person they had never heard of be approved by Maik Laura to marry his daughter? It was unimaginable that he was a disciple of Shadow Dread.

At this moment, everyone was casting exceedingly peculiar glances at Bidegla, as if trying to see through him.

A single word from Shadow Dread had elevated Bidegla's status to the utmost nobility.

"Miracle healer, I have heard that you have never taken on a disciple before. How can you prove that Bidegla is your disciple?"

"Are you questioning my words?" Shadow Dread's gaze flickered slightly as he looked at the inquirer.

"No," the person, who felt the temperature around him drop by dozens of degrees under Shadow Dread's icy gaze, quickly sat down, too frightened to speak further.

"Since no one has any objections, I formally propose a marriage alliance for my disciple. My apprentice will marry a young lady named Jennie. Do any of you have anything to say about this?"

Say something? Who would dare to speak out at this moment? Even Tyme Hanni, the main party, was now so frightened that he was slumped in his chair, unable to confront Shadow Dread.

Shadow Dread was not Maik Laura, nor was he part of the Laura family. He was not bound by any constraints. If they annoyed him, they might not even know if they were still alive.

"As for the dowry, you need not worry. I will be staying here for a day, and you may approach me for any serious ailments or troubles. Tomorrow, I will be taking my apprentice and this young lady with me."

In the presence of Shadow Dread, an air of calmness pervaded, yet it incited excitement in all those present. They hold high positions, but who among them is without fault? And the invisible ailments they carry cannot be treated by any hospital, only mitigated by medication, never cured.

So, when they heard Shadow Dread's words, they became exhilarated. No amount of money is more important than their health. Hence, even though Shadow Dread didn't mention a single penny, many immediately exclaimed, "Since Jennie's intended is a disciple of a divine healer, I have no objection."

"Yes, we all trust the discernment of the divine healer. If he can take on your disciple, Bidegla must possess extraordinary qualities. I agree as well."

In just a few breaths, the vast majority present consented to allow Jennie Laura to marry Bidegla, without any hesitation. Laura's business is so vast that the addition of the Hanni Group doesn't matter, and their absence wouldn't make a difference. Moreover, Jennie Laura is going to be the apprentice wife of Shadow Dread, a true soaring to great heights.

Even because of Jennie Laura's situation, they can now benefit, perhaps even see Shadow Dread for treatment, and maybe even extend their lives for a few more years. Why would they not do it?

So, most people agreed to the annulment. As for the unpleasant expressions of Tyme Hanni and his son, no one paid any attention to them anymore. When the master and disciple of Shadow Dread want to marry, who would dare to oppose?

"Since Bidegla is a disciple of the divine healer, I also agree to their marriage," Maik Laura's father finally spoke, with a complete turnaround in attitude.

Though he is old, his shrewdness is still intact. To form an alliance with someone like Shadow Dread is a blessing for their family. Even if Shadow Dread gives them nothing, with his reputation, he can still help them avoid many troubles.

Laura's group has no shortage of enemies, but in the future, if they dare to act recklessly, they will have to consider whether they can afford to provoke Shadow Dread.

This is an opportunity for the group to soar, and how could they possibly let it slip by?

Because of Shadow Dread, the situation here has undergone a dramatic transformation, one might even say it's a complete reversal of fortunes. Now, even those who criticized Maik Laura have disappeared, because they all know that Maik Laura made a decision that any normal person should have made.

"Wait a minute." As the scene began to fill with joy, Bidegla suddenly stood up, his voice resonating loudly, causing everyone to stop chatting and turn their perplexed gaze toward him.

"Do you have something else to say?" Maik Laura asked.

"Of course," Bidegla nodded, then swept his gaze over everyone before coldly saying, "I remember that when Jennie was in high school, someone attempted to assassinate her here, and the culprit has still not been caught, right?"

"You know about this?" Maik Laura was surprised to hear Bidegla's words.

"Not only do I know, but I also know who orchestrated all of this. It's one of you here."

Upon hearing these words, no one in the room remained calm. They all looked at each other, their faces showing surprise and apprehension. If they weren't afraid of Bidegla before, he is now openly acknowledged as Shadow Dread's disciple, meaning his words indirectly represent Shadow Dread's intentions. Are they afraid of Shadow Dread? Of course, they are. They are even afraid to offend him.

"Speak your mind," Maik Laura interjected, as he had been probing into the individuals who had harmed his daughter years ago, but with no results over the years, the investigation had gradually fallen by the wayside.

However, with Bidegla bringing up this old matter again, it reminded him of the past, fortunately without causing fatal harm, otherwise his daughter might have long been lost.