Frederik’s eyes widened in disbelief.
Yvette immediately called for help when she ran into her dad. She teared up, looking pitiful. “Dad! Save me!”
“Let go of my daughter!” Frederik roared, looking murderous.
The commotion immediately attracted the attention of the passengers, who were busy alighting the ship.
Sebastian chuckled. “Mr. Osborne, get your facts right. Your son gave up his sister after losing to me. I own her now, and I have the right to hug her. Even if I bring her into my bedroom for sex, that’s none of your business.”
The crowd nodded in agreement. That was the implicit rule of the bet between Marcus and Sebastian. Moreover, both parties agreed to the rules. Since Marcus lost to his opponent, he had to honor the agreement.
Frederik’s anger flared at the remark. “I’m warning you now, Sebastian Wilder. Let go of my daughter, or I’ll teach you a lesson!”
Despite his fury, Frederik knew better than to provoke the future son-in-law of the powerful Sanders family. He couldn’t afford to offend them.
Sebastian sneered, “She’s mine. Who are you to tell me to release her? If it’s a fight you want, I’ll play along.”
As a pinnacle grandmaster, Sebastian was nearly on par with a divine grandmaster. Though Frederik was a formidable divine grandmaster himself, defeating Sebastian would be no easy task.
“You’re courting death!” Frederik snapped. “Aren’t you afraid the Sanders family will be furious if they find out their future son-in-law is sleeping around?”
“That’s none of your business. Feel free to tattle on me,” Sebastian retorted.
Sebastian’s insolence fueled Frederik’s anger, but he managed to control his temper. “What must I do for you to release my daughter?” he asked.
He dared not offend the Sanders family out of fear that they would annihilate the Osbornes. However, he didn’t want to be a laughingstock for failing to rescue his daughter.
“I heard the Osbornes own the phoenix blood herb. Why don’t you give me that plant in exchange for Yvette’s release?” Sebastian suggested.
“What? Do the Osbornes own the phoenix blood herb?” The practitioners who gathered around them gasped, their eyes lighting up in delight.
The phoenix blood herb, also known as a spiritual herb, was rumored to grow by absorbing
nutrients from the blood of a phoenix. Consequently, it contained an immense amount of energy. It could enhance one’s stamina and cultivation base. Even century-old dragon root paled in comparison.
“Who told you that? It’s all nonsense,” Frederik hurriedly denied Sebastian’s claim. However, Sebastian caught the fleeting look of panic in his eyes.
Lord Drakaria had accidentally caught wind of the news of the herb in the Osbornes’ possession. Initially doubtful, Sebastian finally confirmed the news through Frederik’s reaction.
“Mr. Osborne, you don’t have to deny it. I’ve made an offer to you. Whether or not you want your daughter back is totally up to you. Before you come to a decision, Yvette will remain with me. I promise I’ll take good care of her.”
With that, Sebastian left holding Yvette in his arms. Frederik clenched his fist, holding back the urge to punch Sebastian in the head because he could not shoulder the consequences of doing so.
