The Charismatic Charlie Wade – Chapter 5362

As Renard's enthusiasm to express his sincerity reached Gideon's ears, a satisfied smile played upon his lips. Everything was unfolding precisely as he had calculated and the pieces were falling into place just as he had envisioned.

Deep down, Gideon knew he had never been a virtuous person. Aside from his fervent devotion to the Lord, he couldn't even uphold the basic moral principles of honesty and integrity in his dealings with others. When he first arrived in the bustling city of Eastcliff, he had contemplated leveraging the connections and resources of Evercloud Temple to aid him in his search for Maria.

Yet, upon careful consideration, he realized that revealing his true identity solely to exploit the temple's influence would not be a wise move. Setting aside whether Evercloud Temple could truly assist him in uncovering Maria's whereabouts, the presence of a Taoist priest who had dedicated decades of his life to practicing the ancient teachings was an unnecessary complication he wished to avoid.

Thus, he had refrained from venturing into Evercloud Temple, despite the growing urgency of his current situation. On one hand, the Lord had ordered the entire Warriors Den to lay low for a while and Gideon sensed that his time to find Maria was slipping away. Furthermore, while the Four Marshals held esteemed positions within the Den, Gideon himself was not entirely free to act as he pleased. His extended freedom during this period was solely due to the Lord's unyielding desire to capture Maria, but now the circumstances had abruptly changed with the mysterious death of one of the Marshals. It was entirely possible that one day the Lord would issue a command, forcing Gideon to return.

Complicating matters further, the Lord was still keen on discovering the whereabouts of Bruce's son. Gideon could no longer afford to delay this matter and would soon embark on a journey to Aurous Hill. Therefore, his only option for locating Maria swiftly was to immerse himself within the confines of the temple. Of course, such a course of action would inevitably expose the fact that he had lived for over a century and a half. However, if he could find Maria and emerge triumphant, he would consider it a victory and vow to never set foot in China again.