Chapter 435

"My father believed there was gold hidden within this mountain, yet he spent his entire life searching for it in vain. Before he passed away, he told me to continue searching for the gold. This is his ultimate wish. "My decision to stay behind was not solely driven by my longing for sudden wealth, but I also wanted to fulfill my father's final wish," Merrick stated. Wyatt said meaningfully, "Oh, I see. Don't be so fixated on searching for gold, Maverick. Even though your father has passed away, you still have your mother. Taking care of her is important too." Wyatt remembered that the last time in Rusthill, Maverick was determined to obtain the fire mushroom to cure his mother. "Wyatt, my Mom passed away half a year ago," Merrick said sadly. Wyatt was shocked that his mother had passed away six months ago. Perhaps he truly wasn't Maverick. As they conversed, they reached the entrance of the house. "Yanice, we have guests coming today. Cook these two pheasants," Merrick told his