Leon glanced at Simone, his expression hesitant as he said, "Simone, I apologize for my mother's actions. I'm sorry." These guys keep shifting the blame to someone else. Leon deserved this. She looked at Leon coldly and said, "Your mother hired a warlock to harm me. I won't let it go so easily. Your apology means nothing. Your family better be prepared." During the earlier discussion in the tent, Gwen suggested that her mother face the punishment she deserved. They would allow no room for leniency in the law, or Melinda might continue to engage in even more outrageous acts in the future. Leon felt embarrassed and said, "My mother was in the wrong. She should be punished, and we have no objections." This matter was originally unreasonable on his mother's part, and her actions had also violated the laws of the special department. His mother probably never considered the consequences she would face if things went wrong. She likely thought that Adam would bail her out no matter what. Simone nodded and said, "Alright, that's settled. You can continue to endure it, and hopefully, you'll learn your lesson." After saying that, she turned and went back to the tent. Leon watched Simone walk away, feeling lost. His mother's actions had only widened the gap between him and Simone. A sour and powerless feeling welled up in his heart. Harold reached out and patted Leon's shoulder. "Leon, let's not dwell on the past. It's because of your mother's actions that you and Simone can never have a future together." Leon looked at him coldly and said, "I don't need your input." He had already come to this realization himself, which made him even more miserable. He sneered. "You scumbags, who were so eager to betray me before, I won't forget this." Harold touched his nose and said, "Leon, to be honest, we were really angry about what happened today. We know it's not your fault, but she's your mother, and we couldn't help but feel some anger towards you. But we're friends. Once the anger passes, there's nothing left. Before, we were just joking with Simone to lighten the mood." Blaming Leon was never their intention. If Simone had said she wouldn't help them, then no matter how much they begged, it would be useless. The previous incident had been awkward, which was why Harold had deliberately said those things. He wanted to emphasize that it was Melinda who had gone too far, and Leon was just a scapegoat. He couldn't help but add, "However, your mother did go too far. She doesn't care about our lives. She knew that both you and Gwen were here in the mountains, yet she still invited this warlock. In her mind, your life and death mean nothing to her. If I had a mother like her, I would cut off all ties with her like Simone did with her mother." He was very angry as he spoke. That malicious woman didn't even care about Gwen's safety. How could she be a mother? Just as he finished speaking, Titus pushed him. With a cold look, Titus said, "Hey, leave Simone's case out of this. Just talk about your own matters; don't make random comparisons." Harold was truly cunning. He always liked to hurt them emotionally. But when it came to encouraging Leon to cut ties with his mother, he was on Harold's side. Titus looked at Leon and said, "Leon, I also think it's time to cut ties." Leon took a deep breath and said, "I know!" After speaking, he turned and walked away. The other four didn't dare to bother Simone anymore and reluctantly returned to their previous seats. They played cards to distract themselves and pass the time, all the while cursing Melinda together. The Gray brothers were also planning to call Steven early the next morning to complain. Melinda had gone too far. First, she harmed their mother, and now Simone. And she didn't even spare them. If it weren't for Simone's timely intervention, their lives would have been lost. Although their father allowed them to roam freely, he still cared about their safety and well-being. He would take practical actions, unlike their mother, who was only all talk. No one would let this matter go, not even Simone. Early the next morning, as the sun was rising, the special department personnel arrived on the mountain and took the warlock away. Simone had sent the recorded video to the deputy minister the previous night, providing evidence of the warlock's evil deeds and Melinda's involvement. She strongly demanded that the special department provide an explanation. Zac and the others also informed their families and put pressure on the special department. Melinda wouldn't be able to escape now. Simone no longer had to worry about the people behind Melinda and could start settling scores with her. The warlock, on the other hand, felt relieved when he was taken away by the special department personnel. He was still in excruciating pain from the broken joints and acupoints inflicted on him by the explosion the previous night. He now felt both hatred and fear towards Simone. In his mind, once he retrieved the little treasure, he would keep his distance from this fierce woman. After the special department personnel left, Simone went to the other tents to check on the other guys. After confirming that they were all fine, she called Zac and the others to descend the mountain together. After the incident the previous night, everyone didn't continue playing. They stayed in the ancient town for a night and returned to Cebros the next day. The little snake still coiled around Simone's wrist, and everyone thought it was her red jade bracelet. At the airport, Simone concealed the little snake with her aura, so when it was scanned, it couldn't detect that it was a living being. They returned to Cebros smoothly. Upon disembarking from the plane, Gwen asked Simone to send her the recorded video and went straight back to the old house. Simone, on the other hand, took the little snake and went to the house her master had left for her in Cebros. It was a three-entry quadrangle courtyard that Simone had seen before. The courtyard was arranged with formations, and only she could enter. If others tried to force their way in, they would be met with an impenetrable barrier. Simone didn't unlock the formations and continued to use them for protection. The rooms in the courtyard were decorated in an antique style, exuding charm. Thanks to the self-purifying effect of the formations, even after being empty for so long, the rooms remained clean and tidy. There was one locked room in the courtyard, and only Simone had the key to open it. Inside the locked room were several rosewood cabinets. Not only were there antique items with auspicious energy from previous years, but also many medicinal herbs that had aged after being processed. The spiritual stones that Simone brought back from the Spirit Peak were not secure, even with the formations set up in the apartment.If she primarily absorbed the spiritual stones for improvement, it would also assist her in reaching the next level. However, in that scenario, achieving the complete unity of the Divine State would be almost impossible. She had experience and knew that attaining the state of complete unity required her own understanding and growth, and the spiritual stones were merely a supplement. But even so, the spiritual stones could still incite intense competition among the celestial masters. After all, reaching a state of complete unity was extremely challenging. If one could advance to the next level, their lifespan would increase by a hundred years, which was worthwhile. In addition to the spiritual stones, she also brought back many medicinal herbs that were unavailable in the outside world. These medicinal herbs were highly beneficial for refining pills, both in terms of enhancing strength and prolonging life. They would also arouse envy among the celestial masters. Lastly, the apartment was not suitable for the little snake to reside in. She planned to set up a formation in this quadrangle courtyard that would gather aura and bring good fortune, benefiting both her and the little snake. Coincidentally, Gwen had been focusing on her studio recently and felt that her apartment was now a bit far away. Furthermore, she was busy with work and often not at home. So, Gwen moved to the apartment provided by the studio and lived next door to Lisa and the others, making it convenient to meet up for meals. Therefore, Simone planned to move in directly in the next few days. On the other hand, not only did Gwen return to the old house, but after Leon arrived in Cebros on a half-hour flight, he also went straight to the old house.