Chapter 783

The news of the Elite Eight defecting had spread from the Southern Plains to the whole. country and
became an international sensation in a short amount of time.

Netizens across the country hotly discussed the matter.

James was the one who subdued the Elite Eight. Thus, he naturally became the subject of discussion.

The whole country sympathized with James.

It was a pity their justice system could not see the virtue in what he had done. Otherwise, he would
have become a living legend.

James stayed in the hospital the entire day, still studying the medical book. After learning about the
news, his lips curved in a faint smile.

“Darling, the Elite Eight have defected from the Black Dragon Army.”

Thea was bored while lying in bed.

Although James stayed behind to accompany her in the hospital, he hardly spoke to her. She kept
looking for an opportunity to talk to him. When she saw the news on her phone, she brought it up and
tried to use it as a conversation starter.

Immediately when Thea called out to him, James was disturbed from his meditation. He stood and
stretched his body.

Meditating had done wonders for his mental state. It made him feel less tired and weak.



He glanced at Thea, who was holding her phone out to him, and replied flatly. “I see. I’m going out for
some fresh air.”

James went directly to Daniel’s ward.

Daniel was severely injured but his life was no longer in danger after the operation.

James walked into the ward and found that Daniel was awake.

Daniel greeted him weakly, “James.”

James waved his hand, walked over, and checked Daniel’s pulse. After going over his condition, he
said, “Your wounds are recovering well. With some rest, you’ll be fully recovered soon.”

“Have you got a smoke?”

Daniel’s nicotine addiction had struck, and he looked at James eagerly.

It had been a few days since he last smoked.

James took out a cigarette, lit it, and handed it to him.

Daniel took the cigarette and savored the experience thoroughly.

The nurse standing inside saw what had happened but did not dare to stop

James chatted briefly with Daniel before leaving him.

Eventually, he made his way back to Thea’s ward,

“Honey, where did you go? Can we talk for a while?”

Thea looked at James pleadingly.



Although she got him to stay, she could sense that James’ attitude toward her had changed entirely. In
the past, he hung onto her every word, but now it seemed as if he was going through the motions with
her.

She no longer held a special place in his heart.

“I’m tired and don’t feel like talking.”

James sat on the sofa inside the ward and muttered a curt reply.

Thea stopped trying to engage with him after his refusal.

James leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and rested.

Blake had already left, and the Elite Eight had also defected from the Southern Plains to look for him.
James’ plan was beginning to take shape, and he had a lot of work to do. However, he still was
unaware of how Cansington was faring.

After pondering for a while, he walked out of the ward again and sat outside in the corridor. He took out
his phone and called Newton.

“Come to the military hospital.”

He hung up after relaying his brief order.

It did not take long for the man he called to arrive.

Newton arrived at the military hospital with his granddaughter, Serena, in less than an hour.

“Mr. Caden.”



The two of them respectfully greeted him,

James pointed to the chair beside him saying, “Sit.”

The two sat down.

James asked, “What’s the situation like in Cansington while I wasn’t around?”

“What in particular do you mean?” Newton was unsure of what aspect James wanted to know about.

James said, “In terms of the political standings and what Oceanic Commerce, Five Provinces. Business
Alliance, Infinite Commerce, and other affluent companies from the Capital are doing.”

Newton took a deep breath before explaining, “Five Provinces Business Alliance repurchased
Transgenerational New City and has constantly been advertising it. Countless companies have settled
in the place recently, and the business scene there is thriving.

Meanwhile, Oceanic Commerce hasn’t been idle either. They’ve established Oceanic Pharmaceuticals
to compete against established pharmaceutical companies such as Celestial, Longevity, Purity, and
Abundant.

“At the same time, a lot is happening in the Capital too. The new commercial city has begun
construction outside the city, and a lot of funds have been invested in it. Construction has been ongoing
day and night and the project is expected to be completed very soon. Judging by their current progress,
they should be done before the new year.”


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