Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2650

Andrew did not answer. He simply gave a mysterious, casual smile while glancing at Jerome, who was standing half a step behind Milo.

Jerome gave him a slight nod, silently telling him that it was fine to make a move here.

Andrew understood immediately.

Jerome must have arrived at the Advanced Medical Institute ahead of time and already paved the way for him. This saved Andrew a lot of effort and trouble.

And Milo, being a seventh-grade alchemist and an elder of the Institute, clearly held real authority. That made him a perfect stepping stone for Andrew's plan. If it had been some nameless runner disciple, it would have been useless to him.

It showed how meticulous Jerome was and how thoroughly he had arranged things.

Andrew had to admire that.

Finally, he said, "Mr. Avila, nice to meet you! The Advanced Medical Institute is truly a first-rate major sect. If I claimed I alone could settle your internal conflicts, I'd be bragging."

Milo let out two cold laughs, though he did not mock him further.

Clearly, Andrew's humility and tone were effective; it was a subtle gesture of respect, and Milo appreciated it.

"Go on," Milo said as he lifted his chin slightly, signaling Andrew to continue.

Eric's eyes went cold. He thought Milo acted way too high and mighty. In his mind, Milo was not even worthy of polishing Andrew's boots.

A seventh-grade grand alchemist might be a big deal within the Institute, but compared to a ninth-grade supreme alchemist like Andrew, he was basically a beggar digging in the dirt.

However, since Andrew was not offended, Eric held himself back and watched to see how Andrew would play this.

Andrew said politely, "I came from Chetvine, as I'm sure Mr. Thornton already told you. Our family isn't that dominant inside Chetvine itself. But outside Chetvine, we still hold some influence. I'm here entirely for your sake, Mr. Avila, as well as Mr. Thornton's. Whatever is happening inside the Advanced Medical Institute and whatever actions need to be taken… My people and I will follow your instructions completely."

Milo's expression softened a lot. His gaze toward Andrew even carried a hint of approval.

Milo looked even more satisfied and stroked his beard as he walked in front.

While leading the way, he said, "To be honest, I've never had a particularly good impression of the big families from Chetvine. For example, the Owens family. They're nothing but Mr. Vazquez's lapdogs. Yet they insisted on interfering with our internal affairs, and that bastard Lorenzo has been stirring up trouble with the Grand Elder."

He let out a dull sigh. "These Chetvine families are all the same… Ambitious and eager to carve up the Advanced Medical Institute for themselves."

Andrew widened his eyes in surprise. "Oh? From what you're saying, the Owens family came here too?"

Milo shot him a sideways glance and smirked. "What? Just hearing the name Owens family scares you? If you're afraid, then I'd suggest walking back down the mountain right now."

Andrew clenched his fist and snarled, "You're misunderstanding me. I'm not scared. It's just that the Owens family has always oppressed my family back in Chetvine. I didn't expect to run into that disgusting clan here as well."

He added sharply, "Let me be upfront. When it comes to the Owens family, I will never show mercy."