Natalya continued, "Only internal struggle remained... even till now where the strength of the main branch has dropped significantly to the Peak-Level Earth Grade."

"My father realized the dangers of conflict between the internal members of the family and tried to step away from the ensuing chaos, but they simply didn't let us leave."

"The people from the main branch demanded that we hand over the property rights to the place that belongs to us. It was the place where I, my little sister, father, and mother lived."

"Actually, having that property was the only reason why my father was able to marry into the family. After all, possessing a property in the capital is considered no ordinary feat as the prices are something ordinary people below the Fourth Stage wouldn't be able to afford."

"We also didn't simply let them have their way, but each day they started harassing us, even going so far as to calling me a... prostitute."

"My father simply couldn't take it and went berserk, furiously beating up those youngsters from the main family who tarnished my reputation."

"Afterwards, the main family branch didn't do anything for a long time..."

"..." Davis went speechless but still spoke, "What happened next?"

He looked at her trembling figure, not sure what she was about to utter.

"...They kidnapped my younger sister at the time we least expected and demanded us the property rights..."

Davis furrowed his brows, "Least expected? That means..."

"Yes, it was during the main family meeting a month ago, where every youth of the Astoria Family showcases their talent and strength!"

"That was the time when my father lost his bearings and called for outside help!"

"That outside help demanded me as compensation and my father... accepted..." Natalya shivered as she glanced at the surface but felt a little better on having talked about it to someone else.

Davis laughed slightly, feeling a little confused.

Natalya gnashed her teeth in indignation, even unknowingly questioning in an angry tone, "What's so funny?"

Her eyes were still wet with tears and her face was scrunched up in anger.

"This story of yours doesn't make sense..."

"Doesn't make sense? You don't believe me!?" Natalya shouted in doubt as she pointed at herself.

"I do, but it still doesn't make sense..." Davis waved his hands, "You said that your father sold you because he wanted to save your little sister? Is there any reason why he would prefer you over her?"

"Why wouldn't he? It's because unlike me, everyone knows that my little sister is a genius in cultivation!" Natalya shouted desperately, "My age is 26 and I'm still stuck in Mid-Level Energy Condensation Stage while my sister who is 18 years old had already entered Revolving Core Stage!"

"Tell me why wouldn't he, my father, prefer her over me!?" Natalya shouted atop of her lungs, her chest heaved heavily but was concealed by the black robe, her facial expression concealed by the ordinary mask.

Instantly after she vented, she realized who she was talking to and quickly shrunk her head back, quite scared.

Davis smiled, not caring about her burst of emotions, "Then tell me... Why did your father go berserk for you at that time? Even going as far as to beat the youngsters of the main family?"

Natalya widened her eyes and lifted up her face, gazing at Davis, "Maybe it was because..."

..."Because of what?"

She kept shaking her head as she stepped back, "... Because..." Her facial expression trembled.

Making a face of resignation, she dropped to her knees, "... I don't know..."

Davis lifted her up, holding her shoulders.

She couldn't help but sob, "But, I saw him conversing with the people whom he sold me to... He even said that I was useless, and was only useful as a slave..."

"Whatever happened, it isn't as simple as you think. There's obviously something wrong with your story..." Davis spoke and thought, 'And your mental state...'

Natalya opened her mouth but eventually closed it. She took a deep breath and regained her bearings, "Before the family meet began, my father secretly arranged an auction to sell the property. The deadline of the auction is about a month and whoever gives the highest bid or pays the full price before the auction ends will acquire the property."

Davis was interested, "What's the full price?"

"If I remember correctly, it was 25,000 Low-Level Spirit Stones for the full price."

"The property originally belonged to my paternal grandfather, but was later inherited by my father due to some reasons."

Davis nodded, "How big is it?"

"It can be considered as a small-sized residence..." Natalya meekly replied, afraid that Davis would be offended by her answer.

The expected reaction didn't come from Davis, instead, she heard, "I see..."

"Show me the way..." Davis declared having made a decision.

Although having its disadvantages, being in the possession of a property will help him in the long run.

Natalya nodded her head and led the way silently, realizing that she had been rude to her benefactor. She slightly glanced at him and felt a little disgusted by her actions.

She felt that she should be repaying this man with all she knew, but the matter of her parents abandoning her simply put her off right now.

After making it to her family's property, Davis saw the small-sized residence.

Apparently, the small-sized residence she mentioned had covered a rectangular area of about 2 square kilometers. It was simply a place where a huge mortal family could flourish and prosper with ample space.

But Davis was not surprised since the capital spanned over an area of 80,000 square kilometers.

A residence taking up only 2 square kilometers of that 80,000 square kilometers could only be referred to as a small residence, right?

In the entrance stood several people, talking in hushed voices, "Looks like someone placed a new bid just now at about 5,000 Low-Level Spirit Stones. I wonder if someone will bid again..."

"No way man, the one who bid is from the Roxley Family. The others are simply courting death if they increased the price by bidding..."

"Maybe... even the deadline is tomorrow, not today. We'll see..."

Davis and Natalya who stood by them casually brushed past them aside and walked towards the gates.

The gates of the residence had two people wielding spears, guarding it. Their expressions taut and their bodies straight.