Upon hearing Liam's calm voice, Bluebird quickly looked up.Liam held a piece of knotweed as he calmly sat quietly behind a water tank."Grandmaster Burrey, when I was practicing my martial arts earlier, I suddenly heard a bird call—"I know."Bluebird hurriedly started to explain what had happened earlier, but before she could finish, she was interrupted.Liam nodded as he spoke. He squinted and looked at Bluebird before continuing calmly, "That's why I said your progress is fast. I didn't expect that you'd be able to sense the presence of your inner energy in just ten days."Bluebird was even more stunned, "Inner energy? I clearly heard a bird chirping just now.""The five animals in the Five Animal Play each represent different martial arts styles. They're most suitable for people like you who already have a good physical foundation and some military training."Liam smiled and continued, "That bird call you heard represents the inner energy within your body."Bluebird's pro
"Heaven's Gate?"Upon hearing Liam's words, Bluebird was taken aback.Although the name of the concoction sounded quite grand, she could not comprehend how a vat of herbal water could play a crucial role in their training. However, what Bluebird did not know was that all the herbs Liam had them prepare were extremely valuable traditional Hestian medicines. Without the substantial support of the Central Military Region's resources, it would have been impossible to gather such rare herbs.That single vat of liquid alone was worth tens of millions!Any true practitioner of ancient Hestian medicine would be astounded and reverent upon hearing the name of the herbal bath. Heaven's Gate was a legendary ancient recipe that had been lost for over a thousand years, only appearing in myths!The transformation of the mortal form and opening the Heaven's Gate referred to the astounding effects of the herbal bath.Liam was determined to help the Nine Nether Squad achieve remarkable results
Despite being a woman, Bluebird had only been enlisted for two years before being specially recruited into the Nine Nether squad, breaking the record for the Central Military Region at that time! Five years ago, the Nine Nether squad was also considered the most promising team. However, the so-called promise was not about achieving the highest scores in the competition, but about them securing a place for the first time.Their developments indeed followed that trajectory. The previous Nine Nether squad achieved the best results in history during the competition!As long as they scored in the final mixed battle of all Special Forces teams, they had a chance to catch up with the Sky Drake squad.However, the Sky Drake squad seemed to have noticed that as well. Thus, the Nine Nether squad was targeted by the Sky Drake squad. In the Special Forces competition, even a slight difference could lead to drastically different outcomes. Not to mention, there was already a significant stren
Each time Bluebird recalled her sparring matches with other Special Forces teams, it was as if she were reopening an old wound, filled with shame. She would not have spoken about it if not for the high risk she believed was associated with the Heaven's Gate medicinal bath.Listening to Bluebird's words, Liam narrowed his eyes.He had not realized that there was such a story behind Bluebird. He also did not notice how much this cold and terrifying woman had endured."So, Grandmaster Burrey, no matter the cost, as long as there is a chance of success, I will try it!"Bluebird lifted her head, a smile appearing on her fearsome face. "Grandmaster Burrey, if your medicinal bath can truly help me and allow me to make peace with my past, then after the competition, my life will be yours."There was a real chance to change everything because of Liam. How could she not seize it?As she finished speaking, Bluebird did not hesitate for a moment and began to undress in front of Liam. Her exq
However, the burst of birdsong did not awaken Bluebird. Instead, it made her faintly feel that something was about to emerge from her energy center!Chirp, chirp!As the birdsong grew louder, the abnormality in her energy center became more apparent. However, Bluebird's energy center was like a tightly shut door!Even though the disturbance behind the door grew stronger, it remained closed, unable to be pushed open.As the impact of the disturbance grew more intense, it began to affect Bluebird herself. Her body started to tremble continuously, and a look of pain appeared on her face.The situation seemed to be worsening.Buzz!With a buzzing sound, Bluebird suddenly felt an external force appear. With the help of this tremendous external force, the disturbance behind the energy center surged!Boom!Suddenly, the door of the energy center was opened. A surge of power erupted from Bluebird's energy center.The Heaven's Gate had opened!However, because the power was too stron
The next morning, Bluebird awoke from her unconscious state. She found herself fully dressed and lying on Liam's bed."What happened?"Bluebird leapt from the bed. Her last memory from the previous day was pouring her heart out to Liam, then soaking in the Heaven's Gate herbal bath, feeling as if she were surrounded by flames. After that, everything went black."Grandmaster Burrey…"Bluebird hurriedly looked around. The tent was tidy, but there was no sign of Liam.Bluebird did not have time to notice the changes in her body as she quickly pushed open the tent door and stepped outside.Seeing Bluebird emerge from the tent, the Nine Nether squad members rushed to her, full of concern."Captain, are you alright?"Bluebird shook her head instinctively and looked around, trying to find Liam. "I'm fine. Where is Grandmaster Burrey?"Chimera stood at the front and quickly explained, "Grandmaster Burrey left the tent shortly after you went in yesterday. He said you needed rest and in
The main reason was that Liam had left in such a hurry.The Grand Tournament was about to start, and Liam leaving at that critical moment seemed like he had realized he could not change anything and decided to run away.Seeing Bluebird standing there in silence, Chimera became even more anxious."Captain, only you interacted with Grandmaster Burrey yesterday! Yesterday in the tent, did Grandmaster Burrey tell you any of the plans?""Grandmaster Burrey didn't tell me about the next training plan," Bluebird replied, shaking her head in response to Chimera's question.The situation left her feeling puzzled. Recalling what happened in the tent yesterday, she frowned and said, "Yesterday, I was in the tent taking a medicinal bath. Grandmaster Burrey told me that once the medicinal bath was over, the training would be complete.""The training would be complete after the medicinal bath?"Chimera was taken aback. The next moment, he widened his eyes and exclaimed, "Captain, I think Gran
Under the watchful eyes of the Nine Nether squad members, Griffon could not help but shudder and take a step back. He felt an inexplicable sensation, as if their team captain, Bluebird, had suddenly changed in some profound way.Before Griffon could ask what was going on, Bluebird's clear voice echoed again."Griffon, attack me!" she commanded, fixing her gaze on him."Captain, what are you..."Griffon was stunned by Bluebird's sudden request. Just moments ago, they had been discussing matters related to Liam. Why did she make such an unexpected demand?"I said, attack me!"Bluebird's voice grew cold as she repeated her order, seeing Griffon still rooted in place."Alright, Captain, but be careful..."Despite his confusion about Bluebird's intentions, Griffon had always believed in following orders. After giving his warning, his eyes sharpened in focus.In the next instant, he charged toward Bluebird like a fierce tiger. Though all members of the team had excellent physical ab
"Impossible!"The moment that tall figure appeared beside him, Black Wraith's eyes widened in shock, his gaze flashing with utter disbelief."How can you be this fast?"He could not believe it.Liam's speed was beyond anything he had ever imagined!Just a second ago, Liam was still hundreds of meters away, but in the blink of an eye, he was already right beside him.If the aura emanating from Liam earlier had already made Black Wraith's heart tremble, then now… This unimaginable speed made him fully grasp the terrifying implications of Liam's overwhelming presence!All of this… It was completely beyond Black Wraith's comprehension.But in the face of Black Wraith's terrified exclamation, Liam remained silent.His expression was emotionless, his eyes devoid of any fluctuation."I..."This sight plunged Black Wraith into boundless fear.His body trembled as he considered a last-ditch effort to escape!However, the moment he tried to act, he froze. Because Liam was already i
A surging, overwhelming aura erupted from Liam's body, reaching the heavens and shaking the earth!In an instant, under the influence of this intense aura, the once-chaotic cafe seemed as if it were swept by a violent storm. Objects all around trembled incessantly!For the first time, Liam, fueled by anger, fully unleashed his inner energy as his aura surged ever higher!"What…"The moment this scene unfolded, a flicker of shock flashed through the eyes of Bluebird.As someone who had reached the peak of martial arts—a true martial arts Ascendant—Bluebird's progress in martial arts was closely linked to Liam. However, she had broken through a critical barrier and stepped into a new realm!Though she was aware of Liam's extraordinary strength, after stepping into the martial arts Ascendant level, Bluebird never ceased her cultivation. She even believed that the gap between herself and Grandmaster Burrey was steadily narrowing.Yet now, as this scene unfolded before her, Bluebird
At that time, Yaksha casually mentioned that Liam was accompanied by a woman protecting him.When the Monochrome Duo Wraiths heard this, they found it utterly ridiculous.They did not know what kind of man needs a woman to protect him?When Arkem sent the Monochrome Duo Wraiths, he probably had similar thoughts—Liam would be dealt with swiftly!After all, compared to ordinary people, an advanced martial arts Master is already superhuman!But even in their wildest dreams, the Monochrome Duo Wraiths never expected the female bodyguard they underestimated and looked down upon turned out to be a martial arts Ascendant!Yes.A martial arts Ascendant!Only a martial arts Ascendant could effortlessly cleave the front of a massive truck in half with a single slash!When that scene unfolded before their eyes, the Monochrome Duo Wraiths froze on the spot!How many martial arts Ascendants are there in the entire Hestia?Since stepping into the martial arts world, the Monochrome Duo Wr
It was not just the man in white who froze.The man in black also stood there in shock, staring at Liam with an expression full of disbelief!Earlier, after receiving hints from Yaksha that Liam might be extraordinarily skilled, they made some preparations.To avoid a direct confrontation that could cause unnecessary trouble, they decided to use a truck to kill Liam!With the Nosh family's influence in Juneau, killing someone with a truck wouldn ot cause any negative repercussions at all. And a ten-ton truck hitting at full force could completely turn Liam into pulp!But who could have imagined…Despite such a violent collision, Liam was completely unharmed, as if he hadn't been affected in the slightest!Their hearts were filled with astonishment!And at that moment—Buzz—Up ahead, a dazzling flash of light suddenly appeared!A gleam of a blade shot down abruptly from above, slicing through the front of the truck ahead!Boom!!!In an instant, the truck blocking Liam's pa
"My parents said you told them you were taking over South City Bank."Serena sighed.Clearly, she had not taken the statement seriously. Even though she once had her suspicions, she eventually dismissed those thoughts after calming down.After all, the acquisition of United Finance by the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation had happened so swiftly that news of it had not yet spread widely. Only some rumors had circulated within certain inner circles in South City.Serena knew nothing of this.To her, Liam's claim about taking over South City Bank sounded utterly ridiculous."So, since your mother already told you my purpose for going to South City Bank, why are you asking me where I got the information from?" Liam raised his head and looked at Serena."You…"Hearing this, Serena froze, her stunning face full of confusion. She couldn't make sense of what Liam was saying."Ah…"Seeing her reaction, Liam sighed lightly. He was about to take out his phone to make a call."I'll let
She looked at Liam, her gaze filled with sincerity.The moment Liam heard what Serena said, he froze.His eyes widened in astonishment as he looked at her.This was the first time Liam had heard Serena apologize!"If it weren't for you this time, I really don't know what would've happened to the Serena Group..."Serena lowered her head, her cold yet stunning face showing a trace of complexity.Seeing this, Liam was taken aback once again.Compared to the Serena of the past, she had changed so much!It was clear that after going through a series of events, Serena had grown a lot. Her attitude had softened significantly."You don't need to thank me for those matters." But quickly, Liam regained his composure and waved it off lightly. "After all, those poisoned patients were innocent. I couldn't bear to see them suffer like that."However, there's a slight error in what you just said."He raised his head to look at Serena."It wasn't the master of the Medicine Guild who treate
"Hmph!"However, Lucy ignored Agustine. With a cold snort, she angrily picked up the approval documents for the White Glycoside Cream and marched out of the room.Seeing this, Agustine hurriedly followed her.In his view, Lucy, the person in charge of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, was perfect in every way, except for her somewhat fiery temper.Meanwhile, Liam had no idea what had happened after he left. But even if he had known, he might have assumed Lucy's reaction was due to her frustration over the promotion of White Glycoside Cream.At the moment, he was already at the airport, boarding a flight back to South City.The next day.Following the address agreed upon with Serena, Liam arrived at a coffee shop in South City.He was quite familiar with this place. This was where he and Serena had met for the first time.On the day Liam was released from prison, Serena had wanted to meet him here, but Hailey had done everything possible to stop it — all in this very coff
Even so, she was still shocked by the news about Matthias."Whether or not we visit doesn't matter."However, faced with an opportunity that most people could only dream of, Liam remained unusually calm. He waved his hand and said, "Doing more beneficial work for the advancement of traditional Hestian medicine is far more important than visiting me!"Liam did not care much about Matthias's visit. For him, he had already witnessed far broader horizons!"In any case, Grandmaster Burrey, thank you this time!"Agustine did not dare respond directly to Liam's words. Instead, he kept bowing his head in gratitude, saying repeatedly, "Thank you, thank you.""No need to thank me." Liam turned to Agustine and said, "If you truly feel indebted, then work closely with Lucy to expedite the production of the White Glycoside Cream.""I'll still have use for the medication once it's launched.""Grandmaster Burrey, rest assured!"Hearing this, Agustine lifted his head and responded earnestly,
"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