Negotiate?
William was generally amiable in his daily interactions, but this did not extend to those who had attacked him.
Since he had already resolved the matter with force, there was no question of negotiation.
As they descended the stairs, Zoey was already waiting downstairs.
"Zoey, I've looked into it. The injured young man is named Andrew, the grandson of Derek Martinez from the Martinez family in Texas. Derek is also a mid-level Soulmancer with significant influence in Texas. If this incident is mishandled, it could cause some trouble." Wes was speaking while checking the information and suddenly realized a crucial point—Andrew's vital part was severed…
Doesn't this mean that the Martinez family's lineage might end with him?
According to biological and genetic studies, species with strong vitality often have a weaker ability to reproduce.