I'm an antique shop owner, so it's reasonable for me to know some magic

Chapter 386: Branch Family Visitors, Sacred Tree Traces

"Welcome to the morning news."

"Less than 24 hours after the last natural disaster, a major fire broke out again on the outskirts of the Enfield area at around 8pm yesterday evening."

"The fire site was a church, which was severely damaged. Firefighters have now completely put out the fire and are searching for the victims."

"There were so many fires in Enfield that rumors started to spread that something unnatural was at work."

"I hope that the general public will not believe or spread rumors, and at the same time always pay attention to fire safety..."

In front of the TV that was playing, Tom turned his head and looked at Su Fan who was reading a book behind him.

"So, the Bridge Builders Church has been completely destroyed, right?"

"That's it."

Su Fan answered while fiddling with the flower in the mist.

"Although it is possible that there are one or two members scattered outside, their foundation has been destroyed by me. Even if someone wants to make a comeback, they are powerless."

The senior members gathered by the church are the ones who know the most secrets and related knowledge.

After they died, all the information was burned, thus cutting off the inheritance of this religion.

In addition, Su Fan also destroyed the carrier of the empty man.

There is absolutely no possibility that the Bridge Builders Church will be revived.

After hearing Su Fan's words, Tom seemed to feel much more at ease.

"That's good. James can live according to his own wishes in the future."

He learned James' true identity from Su Fan and felt sad for his rough life.

A person who was born with everything planned for him, carrying pain that does not belong to him, and walking to the end according to the predetermined script.

Just hearing it makes people feel extremely uncomfortable.

Fortunately, he was finally rescued with the help of Su Fan.

In modern society, there are many ways to forge one's identity and origin. As long as he puts in some thought, James will definitely be able to start a new life in a new place.

"Could it be that what I said is wrong, and there is something else going on?"

Tom suddenly noticed the noncommittal smile on Su Fan's lips and asked.

"Indeed."

Su Fan's palms released spiritual energy, nourishing the flowers in the mist, and nodded.

The tree wants to be calm and the wind does not stop.

James's own idea is naturally to live an ordinary life and experience his own life personally.

But as a creation born from human imagination and belief, its purpose was set in advance, so its creators, the cultists, magnified some of its characteristics.

This makes it extremely easy to resonate with beings in dimensions that are inaccessible to humans.

"Besides the empty people, there should be other similar beings and believers who believe in them."

"Believers who are eager to establish a connection with the object of their faith will inevitably notice the existence of Tupa, also known as James."

"This is fate."

Fate is elusive and is often treated with suspicion and ridicule, but when it is clearly visible, it is usually a tragedy.

"Then according to what you said, Su, James will never have peace?"

Tom really felt that James was too miserable.

"It should be considered as such, but there is an old Chinese saying..."

"A man who knows the current affairs is a hero?"

Before Su Fan could finish his words, his hands began to tremble because of the poor Chinese spoken in a colonel's accent.

"…Money makes the world go round."

On the way back, Su Fan explained the seriousness of it to James.

The latter was very sensible. He said that money is only external to the body, and directly used 5,000 pounds to buy an enhanced version of the amulet to block all external spiritual pollution.

People who are worldly-wise cannot tell that he is a newborn baby who is only a month old.

When giving the money, James also explained its origin.

It turned out that in order to help James better adapt to the identity of a single police officer with a considerable background, the Bridge Builders Church deposited a considerable amount of money into his bank card.

James will donate all of this wealth, except for the part he will use for his short-term living, to social welfare organizations to help victims of cult persecution reintegrate into society.

Tom nodded continuously when he heard this.

It's a good thing from any perspective.

They were well paid, and James was protected and didn't have to worry about being swept away by the existence in the void chaos.

Ill-gotten gains can be returned to society and can help special groups to a greater or lesser extent.

Come to think of it, Su's affairs here are almost all finished. I guess he will return to America soon...

Thinking of this, Tom suddenly shuddered.

So that's why Katie has been so depressed these past two days...

With powerful enemies (Ron and Theresa) around, there is no more time to spend together.

After this separation, they may not see each other for several years. By then, Su may already have children with other women!

Tom's face involuntarily turned bitter.

Katie usually does things quickly and decisively, but why is she so hesitant when it comes to things like this?

Wouldn't it be enough to just go up to Su, put his arms around his neck, and say that you want him to stay a little longer?
He refused to speak even if he died.

But apart from strange events, what else could make this person stay?
Tom couldn't think of it.

Perhaps, this will be another secret love that ends in vain.

Su Fan, who was sorting out the flowers in the mist, frowned.

He turned his gaze to Tom, who seemed to have a hint of sadness between his brows, as if he was lamenting the past and reminiscing about the present.

Is he suffering from the hipster syndrome? That's quite strange. But it's just right.

"Tom, open the door. There's a visitor."

"Ok?"

Before Tom could react, there was a knock on the door.

Predict the future.

He felt emotional and stood up to open the door, only to see two men standing there.

The middle-aged man standing a little in front, wearing a thick gray cashmere coat, has a sturdy build, but does not give people a rude impression. Instead, he makes people feel that he is reliable and trustworthy.

The one behind him looked a little younger than the one in front, and his clothing style was not as meticulous.

"Hello, Mr. Tom, I'm sorry for the inconvenience of visiting you."

The other party took off his hat and placed it on his chest, bowed, and a decent and friendly smile appeared on his face.

"Please tell Mr. Sufan that Joshua and Eddie from the Mayfair family want to see you."

Tom wondered why the other party knew his name even though they had never met before, but when he thought that he was now guiding the other party on behalf of Su Fan, he quickly pretended to be calm.

"Su Fan already knows that you are coming to visit, please come in."

He recalled Su Fan's calm and composed look and tried his best to imitate his tone.

However, he didn't know that this action caused a storm in the hearts of the two people in front of him.

Eddie had never felt so nervous before. He could even feel the sweat oozing from his back and soaking his vest.

He had anticipated that the formal meeting with the other party would not be easy, and had made full preparations for it.

But the other party seemed more mysterious than he had expected.

This visit was only officially confirmed last night, but the other party already knew about it.

What is the principle? How do we know? How much did he see?
Have their plans been fully known? If so, should they continue to use the prepared rhetoric?
The huge unknown was looming, making this meticulous elite of the branch family feel like a show of power.

"Please come in."

Tom moved aside and saw that Eddie's face was a little pale.

"Sir, you don't look well. Is everything okay?"

"Of course...I just didn't get enough rest last night."

Eddie replied and walked forward. Joshua didn't understand why, but followed closely behind.

After the two entered, Tom also closed the door.

The distance from the entrance to the living room was not far, and the two soon saw the figure.

The young man was concentrating on nourishing the white flowers below with the spiritual energy released from his palms, and seemed to be unaware of the arrival of someone.

His face does not have that kind of domineering and overbearing look. In fact, from the perspective of ordinary Westerners, his facial lines are relatively soft, and with his fair skin, he even looks a little feminine.

But the two people present did not dare to have such feelings.

They were on the edge of the storm and were able to get a glimpse of a corner of the battlefield that day through the sand table.

At the same time, as extraordinary beings, they know better how great a feat it is to fight one against two and kill two demons.

Eddie and Joshua knew very well that the person they were going to meet was the most powerful extraordinary person in human society.

It was unknown how long it had been before the young man finally let go of his hand.

And the white flower disappeared from their sight in the blink of an eye.

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

The young man sat down calmly and asked the two people opposite him.

"We... ahem... we came here for two main purposes this time."

As soon as Eddie opened his mouth, his voice trembled slightly due to nervousness. He could only cover it up by coughing dryly while quickly adjusting himself.

"Speak slowly."

Su Fan knew that the man opposite him was a little nervous, so he spoke reluctantly.

The Mayfair family in New Orleans constantly takes the initiative to help Su Fan deal with troubles and ensures that the latter will not encounter difficulties in human society.

With the addition of Ron's relationship, he could no longer treat them as an unrelated stranger family like he did last year.

Now the Fen family members have a good attitude and come to visit, and Su Fan doesn't mind listening to what they say.

"Our British branch family had a very harmonious conversation with Patriarch Roan, and she also agreed to hold a homecoming ceremony for us in the near future."

"return?"

Su Fan repeated the word.

"Yes. The people who separated from the family unanimously decided to return to the main family and integrate resources with the Mayfair family in New Orleans."

Eddie nodded.

"Now that the devil has appeared in the secular world, a storm is about to come. The external forces must shrink in order to survive."

"This is the consensus reached after consultation between the elders of both sides."

Su Fan didn't say much, but just nodded slightly to indicate that he knew.

When Baimon appeared in the world, there was no special news from the Mayfair family, and Ron had never mentioned this time.

Apparently, the British branch at that time looked down upon the declining New Orleans branch.

But now they have changed their minds and quickly united, and the reason is self-evident.

But since it is a resource integration, the branch family will undoubtedly have to transfer power and interests to the main family.

It takes some courage to give away the results of a long period of operation just like that.

"We would like to invite you to attend this ceremony. What do you think?"

Eddie asked Su Fan with an earnest look.

When I had the idea last night, I originally wanted to use this question to test the relationship between Su Fan and his family.

But now that it was in front of him, Eddie immediately gave up this stupid idea.

Now this person has a good impression of the branch family, and we must not let this ruin his impression.

"Just run these things on your own, I won't get involved."

Su Fan had no interest in this kind of banquet attended by many people. He would rather study the formation or the knowledge of refining equipment.

To him, knowledge is power.

"I'll take you there, if you please."

“As for the second matter, please let Joshua tell it himself.”

Eddie turned and looked at the young man beside him.

The latter looked to be about the same age as Su Fan and had a handsome face.

He stepped forward, bowed to Su Fan, and then spoke.

"We heard from our branch family that Miss Rowan from our main family once received your instructions to collect a special kind of wood. I wonder if this news is true?"

"It's true."

Su Fan knew that what the other party was talking about was the incident in which Ron and others were asked to find lightning-struck wood and make brass knuckles.

"Since the news is true, it couldn't be better."

A slight smile appeared on the young man's face.

"To be honest, I have a little talent that is not worth mentioning."

"I have a special feeling for rare flowers and plants."

"Just like the flower you were tending to earlier, if it's within a thousand meters in the wild, I can sense it. If it's within a hundred meters, I can sense its exact location."

When Su Fan heard this, some interest appeared in his eyes.

This ability is not worth mentioning at all, it can be said to be a walking treasure detector.

No wonder.

Being able to come to see him with Eddie, he obviously has a high status in the Mayfair British branch.

And this ability is the foundation of their survival.

"Then can you sense where the flower just now went?"

Hearing this, Joshua knew that Su Fan was trying to test him, so he answered without hesitation.

"I can't sense it. I guess you are familiar with the use of space and have teleported it to a place a thousand meters away."

The answer is wrong, but it is not far from the truth.

After verifying the authenticity, Su Fan signaled the other party to continue speaking.

"I know you like exotic flowers and plants, and are interested in special woods. I just happen to have some news."

"The British Museum once received a donation of a very peculiar shape, a wooden sculpture about the size of two palms."

"But the problem is that this wood carving retains the original skin of the wood..."

"Because of its low artistic value, the museum regarded it as useless and refused to accept it."

"I was accompanying foreign guests on the visit and happened to be there."

Joshua took a breath.

"That was the first time I had such a strong feeling. It was more exciting than any other flower or plant I had ever experienced before."

"I went to take a look under the pretext of convenience."

"The bark of the tree is like golden snake skin."

Hearing this, Su Fan's eyes narrowed slightly.

(End of this chapter)