"Mister Burrey, it was all a misunderstanding!"Nathaniel could not help but tremble violently. He looked up and forced a smile."Those words earlier were all jokes! You're a friend of Mister Ulrick, so how could we dare do anything to you?"Nathaniel's regret was almost tangible. He never dreamed that the man, rumored to be the useless son-in-law of the Lloyd family, Liam Burrey, had such a close relationship with Howser.It was possible that Howser had once referred to Liam as his mentor.Forget smashing a bottle over Qazi's head. Even if he stabbed Qazi, nobody would not have dared say a word.If they truly provoked Liam, they would not need Howser to make a move. Just Chester alone could crush the Fowler Society into dust!Liam narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze sweeping over the Fowler Society members in front of him. He said lightly, "Misunderstanding? Is this the misunderstanding you're talking about?""Get out! All of you, get downstairs and wait!" Seeing this, Nathan
Liam had to admit it. As the president of the Fowler Society, Nathaniel was indeed ruthless! When Nathaniel realized something was wrong, he acted on himself without hesitation. However, just as Nathaniel's dagger was about to slice his palm, a tense voice suddenly rang out from behind. A trace of anxiety flickered in Serena's eyes as she halted Nathaniel's actions. "That's enough!"Nathaniel was momentarily stunned. He stopped and looked up at Liam. Liam glanced back at Nathaniel and added calmly, "Since Serena said it's enough, you can stop."Nathaniel's face lit up with immense joy. "Thank you, Mister Burrey!"Liam shook his head. "No need to thank me. It was Serena who told you to stop. If you want to thank someone, thank her."Hearing Liam's words, Nathaniel quickly turned to Serena. "Thank you, Miss Lloyd!""I…" Hearing Nathaniel address her as 'Miss Lloyd', Serena felt a bit overwhelmed. She quickly shook her head and replied, "Just make sure you don't do this next
Liam was puzzled by Serena's accusation. "Didn't I just explain this? Howser gave me this business card."Serena was agitated. "You just got out of prison! How could you even think of getting a business card from Mister Ulrick? What possible connection could you have with him? Can't you just tell the truth for once?"Despite the shocking events that had just unfolded, Serena still could not believe that Liam had any relationship with Howser. After all, she had not forgotten the events at the gate of the Third Prison just a few days ago.The main reason she had rushed to stop Nathaniel from cutting off his own hand was fear of retaliation if Nathaniel discovered that Howser did not know Liam at all.Liam frowned. "I'm not lying to you. When I met Howser, he was practicing his martial arts technique. I gave him a few pointers, and he gave me this card."Serena's eyes widened with anger. "Never mind how you learned martial arts. You're telling me that just because you gave him a few
Serena could never forget Liam's words after being released from prison, which ultimately led to her humiliation. She could also never forget when she clung to the faint, almost absurd hope of verifying Liam's words, only to be met with a crushing blow!Seeing Serena's expression, Liam could not help but sigh softly.He then picked up his phone and dialed the number on the business card left by Howser.Liam had grown tired of Serena's constant distrust.Seeing Liam's actions, Serena was momentarily stunned. Realizing what Liam was doing, a flash of anxiety crossed her eyes.Soon, the call connected.Since Serena was standing close to Liam, she could faintly hear the voice from the other end of the call—an elderly man with a robust voice.Upon answering the call, the elder sounded very excited and surprised. Clearly, he had not expected Liam to call him.Moreover, over the phone, Serena distinctly heard the elder refer to Liam as his esteemed mentor!Liam hung up the call short
However, Serena smiled bitterly once more. "How could it be possible? It's best not to give myself too much hope!"Serena had faced too many disappointments. She knew very well that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment in the end."Serena, what are you thinking about?"Compared to Serena, Layla did not think too much about it. She went to Serena's side, wrapped her arm around her sister's, and said apologetically, "I'm really sorry. I didn't expect that bringing you out for some relaxation today would lead to such an incident."Layla's voice pulled Serena back from her myriad thoughts.Serena smiled as she patted Layla on the head. "It's okay. No one could have predicted today's events. The fact that you thought of taking me out to relax already makes me happy!""That's good." Despite her gentle nature, Layla did not let things weigh on her mind too much. Hearing that Serena did not mind, she smiled again.She glanced in the direction Liam had left and pouted.
However, the Zenith Token only emitted a faint light the moment it touched the Harvest Union Golden Needles. The glow quickly dimmed and returned to its original state.Liam was soaking in the bathtub and did not notice what was happening behind him.A moment later, he stood up from the bathtub. After a brief tidy-up, he went back to bed to rest.In the evening, Liam, as usual, went to the top of Hush Purple Gardens to practice his martial arts. He had not seen Howser there for the past few days. Otherwise, he could have chatted with him about Nathaniel.Shaking his head to dismiss those thoughts, Liam focused his mind and began his practice.Whoosh!The force of his punches stirred the air, creating a whistling sound. Just as he finished a set of Grand Ancestral Extended Fist Technique, his phone rang. Looking down, he saw Lucy's name on the caller ID.Lucy's cheerful voice, barely hiding her anticipation, burst forth as soon as Liam answered the call. "Liam, it's been a while.
Liam listened attentively as Lucy explained to him. He nodded lightly but was still a bit curious and asked, "The idea is quite good, but why did you think of starting a pharmaceutical project?"With a smile, Lucy replied, "The reason for choosing a pharmaceutical project is simple. By doing this project, we can help more people. Another reason is that a girl from a family we had helped gave us an ancient medical prescription during a charity event."Grandmaster Burrey, we placed great importance on ancient oriental medicine because of your influence. After receiving this prescription, we didn't take it lightly. Instead, we verified it through multiple channels and consulted a well-known ancient Hestian medicine master from Hestia, who confirmed the authenticity and efficacy of the prescription."Its effects are extraordinary. When we received these results, I thought it might be a form of reciprocation.""Is that so?"Liam was slightly surprised. He had not expected that they wou
Liam also smiled upon hearing Lucy's words. "Yes, it has been a while since we last met. How is Mister Hill Senior doing lately?"Lucy squinted as she smiled brightly. "My grandfather is doing well. He doesn't have to worry much about family matters, eats well, and sleeps soundly. However, because the mastermind behind the attack hasn't been found, he has to stay in the Everluster Pavilion. This time, when he heard you were coming to the Hill family, he regretted not being able to meet you in person."Liam shook his head. "There's no need for regrets. Are there any leads on the mastermind?"Lucy's gentle smile hid the coldness in her words. "We do have leads! Thanks to the information you provided about the two assassins last time, we've gathered a lot of intel. We should be able to find that elusive rat soon!"After encountering Serpentine and Triboar, Liam shared relevant information with the Hill family. It seemed they had made progress.Liam nodded. "That's good. Remember to i
For him, revealing his identity was never a concern. Liam had never deliberately concealed who he was. He simply did not want unnecessary trouble. "Alright." Hearing Liam's response, Lucy gently nodded. "I just hope that through our efforts, we can gradually change the perception of traditional Hestian medicine among the people of Hestia." Liam lifted his gaze toward the pharmaceutical factory operating in the distance, a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes. This was what he had always wanted to accomplish! "Grandmaster Burrey, don't worry. It will happen!" Standing behind Liam, Lucy looked as picturesque as a painting. Her delicate face was adorned with a radiant smile. She had never doubted Liam. The Next Day After wrapping up their affairs, Liam and Lucy returned to South City together. Liam had not asked Lucy to accompany him, but she mentioned that she had other matters to handle at the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation's South City branch.
"Ginland..." Thinking of that place, Liam let out a cold snort. "Are there any other particularly difficult issues?" He turned his head to look at Lucy and asked. "There's nothing else too tricky left." Lucy looked at Liam with a smile. "We've taken care of everything." For them, the most difficult times had already passed. But before seeing Liam, they still felt somewhat unsettled. Now that he was here, Lucy and the others could finally put their minds at ease. "Then let's go check out the White Glycoside Cream production facility." Even though Lucy told Liam that everything had been handled, he couldn't just ignore it completely. Liam still decided to visit the production site himself. "No problem." Lucy's smile grew even brighter. She actually wanted Liam to see the results of their hard work over this period. If they could earn some praise from Grandmaster Burrey, that would be even better. Without delay, after instructing the driver on the
Shortly after, Liam exchanged a few more words with Gabriel before ending the call. Even after hanging up, Liam could still sense the aura behind him growing increasingly chaotic. For a grandmaster of martial arts to have such a reaction, it was clear that Bluebird's heart had been deeply shaken. Even though her strength was already formidable, the Central Military Region had been the place where she had spent the first half of her life. "It's fine. I'm here." Without turning around, Liam spoke calmly, "As long as you don't want to go back, no one can force you to." Although he still didn't know what Bluebird planned for the future, this was one thing he could easily promise her. The moment she heard his words, the turbulence in Bluebird's aura immediately settled. Sensing this, Liam smiled faintly. "Grandmaster Burrey… what did you just say?" At that moment, Lucy looked at Liam curiously. It seemed like she had caught him saying something earlier. "Nothin
Hearing Gabriel's words over the phone, Liam paused. There was no denying it—Gabriel was truly clever. Beneath his seemingly simple and honest appearance lay a sharp sense of perception. The moment he sensed that Liam might be angry, he immediately apologized. Just like that, the anger that had started to rise within Liam subsided slightly. "Grandmaster Burrey, getting mad at someone like me isn't worth it!" When he did not hear a response from Liam for a long time, Gabriel cautiously spoke up again. "I never said I wouldn't provide the Central Military Region with the White Glycoside Cream." Noticing Gabriel's shameless persistence, a trace of helplessness flashed in Liam's eyes. "Recently, the supply of White Glycoside Cream has been limited. "I also care about the soldiers in the Central Military Region. If production stabilizes in the future, I will naturally increase the supply for them." "I know, I know! Grandmaster Burrey, I understand!" Sensing that L
"I..." Liam furrowed his brows, about to say something more to Lucy. But just then… Ring, ring— Lucy's phone rang again. She glanced down at the screen, and the moment she saw the caller ID, she froze for a second. Then, with a sigh, she turned to Liam with a helpless smile. "Grandmaster Burrey, see what I mean?" She shook her head. "I just mentioned Commander Warren, and now he's calling again!" "Give me the phone." Liam's expression darkened as he gestured for her to hand it over. Without hesitation, Lucy obediently passed the phone to him. Liam picked up the call without a second thought. "Miss Hill, how's the matter I asked about yesterday? I heard that the production of White Glycoside Cream ointment has stabilized recently!" "Come on, have a little mercy and allocate more for the Central Military Region. The soldiers have it tough!" "You know how close I am with Grandmaster Burrey. If he asks, I'd even jump into boiling oil for him!" "
"What's going on?" Hearing Lucy's words, Liam turned his head. At first, he thought the biggest issue with the White Glycoside Cream was likely its production capacity. But to his surprise, that problem had already been mostly resolved by Lucy and the others. Thinking about it, it made sense. Otherwise, the ointment would not have had enough stock to be sold in Juneau. "The production capacity of White Glycoside Cream has stabilized. As long as we maintain the current output, there shouldn't be any major issues," Lucy said, lifting her head to look at Liam again. A hint of hesitation flashed across her face. "But the main problem now is that certain high-profile clients want a larger allocation of the ointment." "They want more?" Liam was slightly taken aback. He responded, "If someone is asking for an unreasonable amount, just refuse them." "Given the current standing of our Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, is there anyone we can't afford to turn down?" His
However, at this moment, Liam, who was already on a flight back to the provincial capital, was completely unaware of any of this. He also had no idea that the Minister of the Hestia Drug Administration was growing impatient and eager to head to South City to settle accounts with him. If not for the ongoing impact of the White Glycoside Cream, Matthias might have already rushed to South City to confront him! Seated on the plane, Liam closed his eyes and began to doze off. The past few days had been exhausting, and he hadn't had a chance to rest properly. When he woke up, the plane was already preparing to land. Looking out at the familiar scenery through the window, a faint smile appeared on his lips. Although he hadn't been away from Qyn Province for long, returning still gave him a sense of coming home. He had always been somewhat nostalgic. The moment he stepped out of the airport, Lucy was already waiting at the entrance with a group of people. Judging by
"Grandmaster Burrey, I'll book your flight for you!" Hearing Liam's words, Lucy's voice was filled with excitement. Even though she was not sure what Liam's return could change, just knowing that Grandmaster Burrey was coming back made her feel a bit more at ease. "Alright." Liam nodded. After exchanging a few more words with Lucy, he hung up the phone. Lucy had already booked him the earliest available flight back to the provincial capital of Qyn Province. Liam looked up at the long queue ahead, a wry smile flashing across his face once again. He never expected this. Not being able to sell White Glycoside Cream had been frustrating. But selling too much of it turned out to be an even bigger headache. "Sigh…" Liam shook his head helplessly and turned to hail a taxi to Juneau. However… What Liam did not realize was that the explosive sales of White Glycoside Cream were not just putting pressure on Lucy alone. Not far from where he was, at the to
"You have no idea what kind of life we've been living ever since the White Glycoside Cream became a sensation..." As she spoke, her voice trembled, and she was on the verge of tears. It wasn't that Lucy had a weak tolerance for pressure. It was just that the stress they had endured during this period was simply overwhelming! The moment Lucy saw the long queue outside Midshine Pharmacy, all waiting to buy the White Glycoside Cream, she rushed back and immediately ramped up production. But even so— The supply of White Glycoside Cream was still far from enough. By the third day of its effects going viral, demand had already far outstripped supply. The production couldn't keep up at all! The impact it had was several times greater than when Bellflower Root first hit the market! Once people started realizing just how effective the White Glycoside Cream was— Not only ordinary consumers— Even the officials of Hestia, and even the military, reached out to the V