Seeing the look on Serena's face, Layla raised her head. "It's Liam! How could you forget my brother-in-law?"The moment Serena heard the name, her eyes widened. "Liam? Layla, I told you I divorced Liam. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. After all the terrible things he's done, do you still think of him as your brother-in-law? Besides, what does buying a house in Hush Purple Gardens have to do with Liam?" Serena was furious. The recent incident at the police station still angered her.She could not understand how Liam could be involved with the Hush Purple Gardens. That place was beyond his reach.Layla quickly interjected. "Serena, don't get upset! I talked to him, and those things we thought he did, he didn't do any of them! If it weren't for him, we wouldn't have been able to secure a villa in Hush Purple Gardens at all. When I went to look at houses in Hush Purple Gardens as you instructed, I ran into him at the entrance. At first, I thought he was just out for a
Seeing the commotion, Ronald could not stand it anymore. He waved his hand in disdain."Enough, enough! Stop spouting nonsense! Liam living in Villa No. 3? That loser couldn't dream of such a place! I've dealt with Mister Hollister previously. He's an arrogant man. There's no way he would reserve a villa for us."Even if Serena went there, he might not even spare her a glance! Do you think Liam could make Mister Hollister refuse an offer from Ruby? That loser? You're getting more and more ridiculous!""I'm not lying!"Seeing that no one in the family believed her, Layla's chest heaved with anger, and she was almost on the verge of tears. She thought her family would be shocked to hear what had happened. She even hoped it might change their attitude and opinion of Liam.However, to her surprise, no one in the family believed her.Hailey stood back, looking disapprovingly at Layla. "I don't know what made you come up with such lies, but from now on, don't mention Liam again! Both o
Ronald frowned involuntarily. "What's the point of calling her?"He glanced at his watch and continued, "It's already past six, and your appointment is at half past seven! Forget about those trivial matters for now. Hurry up and get ready for the dinner tonight! We must seize this opportunity as the Lloyd family."Ronald turned to Layla and lectured, "Layla, your sister has been busy lately. Don't add to her troubles! As for you spreading nonsense about Liam, this is the last time. There can't be a next!""I didn't spread nonsense..."A trace of sadness flashed across Layla's delicate face. She had hoped her actions could change the family's impression of Liam, or even surprise them. However, no one believed her words in the end.Serena sighed softly at the sight. "That's enough, Layla. I'll call Ruby immediately after the dinner."To be honest, Serena was quite curious about Liam's affairs. However, the project she was cooperating on with the military was of utmost importance. T
Sensing the footsteps from behind, Liam paused and turned around. An elderly man dressed in traditional oriental attire with white hair and a beard slowly made his way to the platform at the mountaintop, his spirit undiminished by age.The old man did not see Liam practicing the Eight Extremities Fist. He only noticed Liam's finishing stance. Liam greeted him with a smile, seemingly eager to exchange pleasantries."Old man—""Here we go again…"However, the old man frowned with disdain as he looked at Liam.Liam froze. The old man paid no attention to Liam and instead walked straight to the other side of the platform. Once there, he took a deep breath, filtering out any external disturbances, and assumed a starting position."Tai Chi?" Liam was taken aback as soon as the old man took his stance. He clearly recognized the form. Liam had not expected the old man to also come to the mountaintop to practice martial arts.It was typical for elderly people to practice martial arts
The true Tai Chi used for combat had immense killing power.However, for certain reasons, it gradually faded from people's views. Tai Chi gradually became synonymous with self-cultivation.The old man did not expect the young man before him to recognize his fist technique. "I didn't expect you to have some insight, kid."However, the old man was annoyed after remembering Liam's words. "Don't think that just because you recognize this set of Lesser Nine Skies Tai Chi Fist, you can dictate terms in front of me. If you think you can cozy up to me this way, you've got the wrong idea!"Liam frowned. He did not understand the old man's words, but out of concern, he still spoke up. "Cozy up? Sir, the problem is that you're not doing this form correctly—"However, before he could finish speaking, the old man interrupted him."Ridiculous! I began my martial arts training at fifteen, and by seventeen, I had mastered the Lesser Nine Skies Tai Chi Fist. With this very technique, I killed nea
The art of Lesser Nine Skies Tai Chi Fist was renowned as the foremost martial technique in Tai Chi for combat. Few knew of its existence, and even fewer had truly mastered it.For the old man, martial arts became his pursuit at the tender age of fifteen, and by seventeen, he had attained proficiency in the Lesser Nine Skies Tai Chi Fist. That very art carved his path to fame and established his existing stature.Six decades of dedication etched the essence of Lesser Nine Skies Tai Chi Fist into the old man's very being.However, he never imagined that a young man would dare to boldly claim that his practice was not genuine Lesser Nine Skies Tai Chi Fist.It was ludicrous.Whether his audacity was an attempt to ingratiate himself or employ some other strategy, the old man found his actions intolerable."Someone get this man out..."The old man turned his head angrily to the other side as if he wanted to say something, but Liam calmly spoke up again."The lineage of the Lesser N
Upon hearing that, the elder's face flashed with disdain as he replied furiously, "Teach me? Your tricks are getting more sophisticated! It seems I was too lenient with people like you who come to challenge me. Each one more outrageous than the last, daring to tamper with my martial arts!"Liam, unperturbed by the elder's fury, spoke calmly. "I will only demonstrate once. For the third sequence, 'Embracing the Sparrow's Tail', adjust your hand three inches to the side, using the waist as the pivot...""Such pretense."The elder scoffed, folding his hands behind his back. His cold gaze locked onto Liam, showing no intention of following the instructions.However, Liam paid the old man no mind. As he had said, he would only teach him once. Whether the elder listened or not was his own choice."For the nineteenth sequence, 'High Pat on Horse', reverse wrap with your left hand, bringing it to your chest. Wrap forward with your right hand, closing in front of your abdomen and merging t
"Quake!"At the serene peak of the Hush Purple Gardens, Liam's calm voice echoed, striking like a decree set in stone.The old man's body quivered uncontrollably the moment he heard Liam. As if sensing something, his left elbow lifted and trembled slightly in the next moment.That subtle change unleashed a tremendous force, surging from the base of his spine like a tidal wave, completely overshadowing the elder's initial sense of weakness. In that moment, his body seemed to transform into a unified entity without a hint of stiffness or hesitation.The elder shifted sideways, his left elbow flashing like lightning again, striking directly at a nearby jujube tree.Crack!A crisp sound reverberated as the jujube tree swayed, leaves fluttering down, and a crack appeared on the trunk the size of a bowl.The elder's elbow had cracked the trunk!The old man's mind reeled as he heard the sound. Suddenly, he was wide awake. His gaze trembled as he looked at the jujube tree in front of
"Miss Hill…"Hearing Lucy's words, Agustine froze suddenly. He opened his mouth but couldn't figure out how to respond at that moment.Whether it was Lucy's remarks or the questions raised by Matthias, neither was wrong.It was just that they viewed things from different perspectives.The more it was like this, the more unsure Agustine was about how to persuade them.However, at this moment—"That's enough," Liam's voice sounded. He waved his hand and said calmly, "It's fine if we don't promote it for now. As long as the medicine can go to market, there won't be any problems."Liam maintained a rather composed attitude about all of this. After all, the original purpose of the White Glycoside Cream was simply to treat those few patients with severe skin damage at Golden Cross Hospital.For now, as long as they could obtain the medicine and heal their scars, the White Glycoside Cream would have fulfilled its intended purpose."But Grandmaster Burrey…" Hearing this, Lucy turned he
Even though the Hill family's current strength was impressive, and the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation's influence continued to expand, they still could not quite compare when faced with someone of Matthias's status."That's right!" Agustine nodded, smiling. "Mister Kien has been very supportive of the relevant matters, and has even made some policy changes..."Then, he mentioned Matthias's latest orders regarding traditional Hestian medicine."Mister Kien has made so many new decisions?" Hearing this, Lucy's face showed a hint of surprise. "Does this mean that Mister Kien has started to recognize ancient Hestian medicine?""Mainly because the effects of the White Glycoside Cream are truly astonishing..." Agustine smiled wryly."If that's the case, then it's a good thing." Liam glanced at Agustine and spoke softly.At first, he had thought that reviving ancient Hestian medicine would require a lot of effort. But now, it seemed that with the gradual shift in the official stance
"When you go to communicate with the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, make sure to explain things thoroughly to Grandmaster Burrey."Matthias was worried that not allowing the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation to excessively promote the White Glycoside Cream might leave a bad impression on Liam.He looked at Agustine and said, "It's not that we're not allowing the promotion of White Glycoside Cream, but this moment is just too special.""For the future of traditional Hestian medicine, we hope Grandmaster Burrey can understand."Once the current chaos in the market calms down, the Hestia Drug Administration will be able to step in and help the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation with the promotion, as a form of compensation!"If this situation affects the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, I will apologize to Grandmaster Burrey in person when I go to South City in a few days!"It was clear that Matthias truly valued Liam. When he spoke, he was sincere!Mainly because the effe
The head of the Hestia Drug Administration went to South City just to meet Liam!However...Faced with this astonishing scene, Agustine did not react much.His attention was always focused on something else."Mister Kien..."Agustine pointed to the approval document for the White Glycoside Cream under Matthias's hand. "The document you signed, I've already taken it, haven't I?"At this moment, he was in a rush to take the approval document and quickly return it to Grandmaster Burrey!"You..."Upon seeing this, Matthias froze for a moment.How long has Agustine known Grandmaster Burrey, and yet he was already in this situation!"Hurry and take it!" Matthias waved his hand, showing a hint of impatience. "It's just an approval document for a product launch. Why are you in such a hurry?""Thank you, Mister Kien!"Hearing this, Agustine quickly stepped forward and grabbed the approval for White Glycoside Cream tightly in his hand. "About what you said, that you were going to Sou
"Because whether it's the Bellflower or the White Glycoside Cream, they are both products of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation..."Agustine looked up at Matthias and softly responded."What!"Upon hearing Agustine's words, Matthias's eyes suddenly widened in disbelief!Just now, he was too shocked to ask Agustine who owned the White Glycoside Cream. But Matthias had never imagined that the White Glycoside Cream was also a product of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation!If the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation's initial release of Bellflower was a coincidence, then now, bringing out the White Glycoside Cream means that the Foundation might have even more hidden products!No wonder Agustine said that to find effective treatments, one doesn't need to dig through the earth!"So, you came to Juneau this time because the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation entrusted you?" Matthias looked at Agustine."I don't have the qualifications to be entrusted by the Verdant Harvest Char
It was not just Hansen and the others. Agustine, standing at the back, was also stunned.He had never expected what was happening in front of him!At first, Agustine only thought that after Matthias learned about the efficacy of the White Glycoside Cream, he would quickly sign the market approval documents!So, when Matthias notified all the department heads, Agustine still had no idea what was going on! But who would have known?In the next moment, he heard Matthias's new command!Just the effect of the White Glycoside Cream alone had changed all of Matthias's previous views!His series of new commands now meant that the entire Hestian drug supervision department would have to change its attitude toward ancient Hestian medicine!From once looking down on traditional Hestian medicine, they now aimed to actively seek new Hestian herbal medicines!Agustine had not expected that his initial, accidental action would cause such profound effects.At the same time, the people in th
"Mister Kien, please speak!"Hearing Matthias's words, everyone in the room immediately straightened their postures, their expressions turning serious.Hansen, standing at the forefront, felt a twinge of nervousness.The current situation inexplicably gave him the feeling that something major was about to happen!"Regarding the recent policies our Pharmaceutical Supervision Department implemented for the approval of traditional Hestian medicine for market entry, I propose some changes," Matthias began."Any traditional Hestian medicine applying for approval must undergo special consideration and independent verification of its effectiveness."As long as the medicine meets efficacy standards, we will open a green channel for expedited processing, aiming to complete the approval within five days!"However, if any such medicine is found to involve false advertising, the company responsible will be blacklisted completely, and all its products will be barred from submission for testi
After hearing Agustine's response, Matthias was utterly speechless.This was simply too astonishing!The situation unfolding before him was nothing like what he initially anticipated.At first, Matthias intended to use himself as an example to persuade Agustine not to blindly trust traditional Hestian medicine. But he never expected that the White Glycoside Cream would actually work!Not only did it work—it worked so well that it shocked him!If Matthias were not absolutely certain he was wide awake, he might have thought he was dreaming.This was nothing short of a miracle!"Agustine..."A long silence followed.Finally, Matthias's voice broke the stillness. He stared blankly at Agustine, his voice dry and hoarse. "Are you sure this ointment... is actually traditional Hestian medicine?"It was more than just traditional Hestian medicine!The efficacy of the White Glycoside Cream had already surpassed Matthias's understanding of medicine itself."Mister Kien, that's why I s
"Mister Kien, please don't move."Seeing the scene before him, Agustine hurriedly grabbed the White Glycoside Cream and walked over.Then, with a look of heartfelt concern in his eyes, he gently applied the White Glycoside Cream to the scar on Matthias's lower abdomen.There was barely any of the ointment left!"You..." Matthias was speechless as he watched Agustine's behavior.Right now, Agustine seemed completely bewitched!"All done!"After applying the ointment, Agustine smiled with satisfaction."That's it?"Matthias's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Agustine."Agustine, can you wake up already? Is this the so-called miraculous herbal medicine you were raving about?"At first, Matthias had thought Agustine was under some kind of spell when he enthusiastically praised the White Glycoside Cream.He had imagined it would at least produce some noticeable reaction—like those street charlatans with their so-called miracle cures relying on tricks to deceive people.