Seventy men from Southaven scoured Aurous Hill, leaving no stone unturned in their search.


    Despite their efforts, they found no leads on the location of Mr. Lloyd and Marcus.


    Meanwhile, Mr. Lloyd and his family were in their car, swiftly departing Aurous Hill and heading north.


    Finding a fish in a washbasin is easy, but pinpointing a specific fish in a vastke? That’s an entirely different challenge!


    Marcus was driving through the night in a luxurious Mercedes Benz, speeding along the empty road when Mr. Lloyd’s phone suddenly rang.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    It was a call from Mr. Lloyd’s neighbor. They shared a strong bond, often enjoying drinks together.


    Before leaving town, Mr. Lloyd had asked his neighbor to keep an eye on his property for any unusual happenings. So, when the neighbor called at such an hour, Mr. Lloyd immediately suspected something was amiss at home.


    As soon as he picked up, the voice on the line spoke in a hushed tone, “Hey, Mr. Lloyd, several men just showed up at your house and even broke in!”


    “Several men?!” Mr. Lloyd eximed in panic. “What’s happening now?”<fn8084> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? find[?]ovel</fn8084>


    “They’vee out and left,” the neighbor replied, “But they don’t seem to be giving up…”


    “Okay, I understand. Thanks, John!” Mr. Lloyd said, feeling a chill run down his spine.


    “No problem!” John replied.


    Upon ending the call, Mr. Lloyd’s expression hardened. “Damn it, the Webb family is really after us! I’ve heard they’ve sent a small army to hunt us down! That’s just brutal!”


    Marcus asked anxiously, “Dad, do you think he’ll find us?”


    Mr. Lloyd waved dismissively. “Not a chance. This city is huge; where would he even begin? Keep driving straight to Eastcliff Airport tonight. We’ll catch the earliest flight to Mysia tomorrow morning. Once we’re there, we cany low at our manor all day, and the Webb family won’t be able to track us down!”


    Ovee with emotion, Marcus cried out, “Dad, once we’re in Mysia, we won’t have to report to Don Albert anymore, right? Will we finally be free of these ridiculous markings on our foreheads?”


    “Absolutely!” Mr. Lloyd replied, touching the scar on his own forehead, which had already begun to heal. A look of despair crossed his face as he added, “I just don’t think there will be a chance for us to avenge our humiliation…”


    ***


    Meanwhile, the Moore family mansion was aglow with light.


    Dressed in a white tracksuit, Lord Moore practiced Tai Chi in the yard, undeterred by the chilly night air.


    Despite the dropping temperatures and his thin clothing, he felt no chill; in fact, he was sweating profusely!


    His three sons and grandchildren watched him intently from the porch.


    Reuben was increasingly astonished as he observed his grandfather. The effects of the Rejuvenating Pill were astounding. Not only had it rejuvenated his grandfather’s youth, but it also seemed to enhance his strength. Most notably, Lord Moore’s physical appearance had transformed dramatically!


    Who would have thought that an elderly man, who was barely clinging to life just months ago, could now exhibit such vitality and vigor?


    After more than two hours of practice, an endeavor that would exhaust even the fittest young man, Lord Moore showed no signs of fatigue.


    In fact, he appeared even more energetic and agile.


    This was definitely an ominous sign!


    At this rate, it looked like Lord Moore could live for another ten or even twenty years.