Canaan, on the other hand, was dumbfounded.

“You... How could you just give such precious materials to Isla? What about your own cultivation, Maria?"

Canaan didn't mean to offend Isla. He was just so shocked that Maria gave it away without hesitation.

It was as though Maria didn't give a damn about the things the clan had gifted her.

Canaan and the other senior members of the Jenkins family already regarded Maria as the future hope of their clan and were planning to train her with all their might. How could she be so flippant about her cultivation?

Maria smiled at him reassuringly.

“Don't worry. I don't need these things."

These simple words revealed just how confident she was in herself. Canaan was stunned at first, but after a while, he smiled in relief. Indeed, Maria was right.

He and the other elders had worried about her too much.

Maria didn't need their help. She was capable enough to refine the grade six pills on her own, which meant she didn't need anyone's protection.

Although they couldn't protect the independent Maria, they could at least support her whenever she needed anything. Just then, a thought occurred Canaan.

Despite his high position in the Jenkins family, he was determined the help the youngster who had just returned to the clan.

This idea might've sounded ridiculous to others, but Canaan knew that this was the right thing for him to do-for the future of the Jenkins family.

“Maria, there's something else I needed to talk to you about." Canaan's tone suddenly became serious.

“Sure. What is it?" Maria looked at him attentively.

“Five days from now, there will be a charity auction. Apart from the representatives of all the clans in the ancient martial world, there will also be guests from rich clans and elites from all walks of life. After all, it's a charity event. As Long as you have the money, you're entitled to participate. The level of the martial arts is no Longer the basis for these kinds of activities."

Maria nodded in agreement.

Although the ancient martial world had little connection with the outside world, they weren't completely isolated from each other.

In particular, money was the tool that united both parties. The ancient martial world couldn't avoid getting involved in this material world.

Frowning, Canaan seemed hesitant to speak what he had to say next.

“Of course, the Jenkins family is also going to attend it with a representative. It always used to be me. But this year, Mrs. Jenkins announced that she wanted to give more opportunities to the younger generation. Then yesterday, she suddenly announced that she would ask Barbara to attend the charity auction, representing the Jenkins family.

The whole board objected to her decision. After all, Barbara isn't even a proper member of the Jenkins family. How can she represent us? After a lot of back and forth, we decided on sending you to the event."

Canaan forced a smile as he said this. However, deep down, he was rather depressed.

On the surface, it seemed as though he had put Maria in a good spot. In fact, Barbara shouldn't have been qualified to represent the Jenkins family.