Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1203

Andrew nodded and said, "Go ahead, Mrs. Rhodes. I'm listening."

Tiana said seriously, "When you treated me before, I'm sure you noticed how agitated my inner energy was, right? That's actually because of the martial arts method I practice.

"I've been stuck at the semi-martial king level for almost five years, and I haven't found a way or opportunity to break through. So, I wanted to ask for your help."

Andrew frowned and replied, "Mrs. Rhodes, breaking into the martial king level isn't something to take lightly. If your foundation isn't solid or the timing isn't right, forcing a breakthrough could cause serious problems."

Tiana snorted proudly and said, "I'm well aware of the risks, but if I'm asking, it's because I have a level of certainty you don't know about. To be honest, my martial lineage isn't ordinary.

"Before I left my sect, my mentor taught me a secret method that could open a shortcut to the martial king level. However, the technique requires external forces and help from outside.

"And looking around the entire Rhodes family, not one person has the strength to meet my requirements. So, in the end, I had no choice but to turn to you."

Andrew raised an eyebrow and said, "I'm curious—what kind of method could actually make that happen?"

After all, reaching the martial king level meant stepping into the ranks of true powerhouses. It was rare to see even one martial king, and based on Tiana's natural talent, Andrew had estimated she would not make that leap until she was at least 60.

Yet now, she was saying she had a shortcut, and even Andrew, with all his experience, could not help but be intrigued.

Tiana's expression shifted slightly, a faint hint of awkwardness crossing her face.

"Andrew, I don't want you to think I'm just using you because I'm your mother-in-law," Tiana said, sounding a little embarrassed. "Once I break through to the Martial King level, I'll be yours to command—you can use me however you want…"

The moment the words left her mouth, Tiana regretted it. 'Damn it, what kind of nonsense am I spouting?'

She had always been sharp-tongued and composed, the type of woman who never lost her cool. But somehow, around Andrew, she kept slipping up.

Luckily, Andrew simply ignored the hidden suggestiveness in her words and agreed to everything calmly. After all, if he wanted to marry Lauren, there was no way he could just take without giving.

"Mrs. Rhodes, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now," Andrew said with a small smile.