They were aware of her beauty, and as lacking as she was in the ancient martial arts, she was quite popular in the outside world.

Unfortunately for her, she would never gain that same status within the Jenkins family.

It would have been a great opportunity for her to secure her future and make a name for herself. How foolish of her to slight Elton, the only alchemist in their ranks.

Maria's skill level was already pathetic as it was. Without the help of Elton's pills, she had no hope of furthering her cultivation, no matter how hard she worked at it.

ALL at once, the same thought flashed in everyone's minds.