"What…"At that very moment, the entire Medical Guild fell into a dead silence. All the members, including Scott, stood rooted to the spot as if struck by lightning. They stared in disbelief at the 108 golden needles floating in the air.In truth, even though the members, including Otto, had seen these golden needles before, they had not realized their significance. During that time, when Liam used them to save the little girl, everyone's focus was solely on his needle technique. The details of the Harvest Union Golden Needles were too intricate to notice without careful observation.As a result, no one in the Medical Guild realized the uniqueness of the needles Liam used. In fact, Liam himself was unaware of the origin of the Harvest Union Golden Needles.If it had not been for Raaina's final words, the members might have once again missed the chance to recognize the token of their leader."Old Man Dante, just how many secrets are you hiding…"Liam's thoughts drifted as he glanc
Scott did not believe any of this for a second. No matter how hard Scott tried, he simply could not get his hands on Harvest Union Golden Needles. It was as if all his efforts, much like what he was trying to change now, were in vain. Even Liam was momentarily stunned by the scene before him."If I'm the Guild Master, does that mean I can deal with Scott however I want, without any consequences?"However, it did not take him long to recover. Narrowing his eyes, Liam studied Scott, who was shouting incessantly in front of him, and then asked, "So, the Guild Master can act as they please?"Without even lifting her head, Raaina's gentle voice answered, "Of course, the Guild Master has the freedom to do so.""In that case..." A smile crept onto Liam's face as he took a step forward, heading toward Scott.Hearing Liam's voice, Scott, who had been shouting at the top of his lungs, suddenly snapped out of it."What are you doing? I'm telling you that the Harvest Union Golden Needles you
Liam stood still, feeling a cold gaze from behind. Unbeknownst to him, Dragon One had regained consciousness. His trembling hand held a gleaming pistol, its barrel pointed directly at Liam.Despite being a member of the Zodiac Twelve, Dragon One had long strayed from his original path during his collaboration with Scott. He never acknowledged Liam's authority, and after what Liam had just done, their hatred had only deepened."Who cares about some useless Guild Master!" Dragon One's eyes glinted with malice. "All of you, die!"He squeezed the trigger. The gunshot rang out, the bullet tearing through the air, spiraling towards Liam."No!" Raaina's body shuddered at the sound of the gunshot."Guild Master!" Otto's pupils contracted in shock.Their hearts filled with regret.Why had they not noticed Dragon One waking up sooner? Why did they not see him draw his gun earlier? However, it was too late now. The bullet had already been fired."Guild Master..." Raaina's face twisted in
"Understood!" Raaina and the other members of the Medical Guild hurriedly stood up after hearing Liam's command."Guild Master, when the position of the leader is handed over, there's usually a ceremony involved," Raaina remarked as she glanced around, her voice tinged with hesitation. "But given the current chaotic situation, conducting the ceremony might take some time.""Why bother with all that complexity..." Liam waved his hand dismissively."Since you don't require any elaborate process, we can skip it. After all, the leader's token is the ultimate symbol of authority," Raaina nodded in agreement, swiftly continuing, "Now, let me report on the current state of the Medical Guild.""A report?" Liam frowned upon hearing this.He had originally come to the Medical Guild to exchange medical techniques and, along the way, investigate the poisoning incident involving Scott. Becoming the leader of the Medical Guild had never crossed his mind. Therefore, Raaina's words caught him off
Liam's voice hung in the air, his words cutting through the tension.Raaina hesitated for a moment, her expression conflicted before she finally spoke up, "At that time, Scott didn't make such a decision. Besides, some of the medical manuscripts in the Medical Guild had significant issues. We were worried that acting rashly might lead to unintended consequences...""Enough!" Liam interrupted her sharply, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Scott was worried about those flawed manuscripts, so he allowed those in power to seek treatment elsewhere? Utter nonsense! It's a good thing he's dead now!""The ancient art of Hestian medicine has been held back by people like him," Liam muttered, shaking his head in frustration.Then, decisively, he continued, "First, listen to my orders. All healers of the Medical Guild are to descend from the mountains and start treating people immediately!""But... the guild rules state that the Medical Guild must remain hidden from the public eye..." Ra
Liam's promise to organize the ancient medical texts brought a spark of delight to Raaina. Yet, what truly caught her attention was his next statement."My staying here serves no purpose."Upon hearing this, Liam lifted his gaze toward the Medical Guild valley in the distance and nodded. "Without me around, you might be able to work more freely."But, if anything comes up, feel free to reach out to me anytime."He looked directly at Raaina. From the beginning, Liam never had any intention of becoming the leader of the Medical Guild. Even now, the thought of taking on that role seemed like nothing but a troublesome burden.The only reason he gave Raaina those orders was because he could not bear to see the current state of traditional medicine in Hestia. If things continued down this path, not only would ancient Hestian medicine gradually vanish, but it might also become a target for fraudsters, turning it into something despised by the public.For that reason, Liam felt it was ti
Liam stood before the gathered members of the Medical Guild, demonstrating the mysterious and legendary Thirteen Ghost Needles. After showcasing his astonishing abilities, the entire guild fell into a fervor of admiration and worship. However, Liam, in his haste to leave, did not notice any of this.As Liam departed, Raaina turned to face the hundreds of Medical Guild healers. "You all heard the orders from the Guild Master just now," she began, her voice gentle yet filled with authority. "Starting today, our guild will undergo a series of changes!""Once the guild's affairs are settled, I will arrange for the first group of healers to descend the mountain, as instructed by the Guild Master," she continued, her gaze steady."Yes, ma'am!" The unified response echoed through the valley, filled with a passion that had been smoldering within the Medical Guild's healers for centuries. With Liam now leading them, everything had changed.Neither Raina nor Liam could foresee the impact
Liam, had he realized his progress, would have been over the moon. This improvement was not just a mere change in his strength. More importantly, it signified that there was still a path ahead in his martial journey. He could continue to climb higher.However, unfortunately for him, all of this occurred in the deep of night while he was sound asleep, completely unaware.The next few days passed peacefully, allowing Liam to enjoy a rare period of calm. His days were filled with light training, reading, and plenty of rest—a lifestyle he found quite satisfying. The only thing that bothered him was Raaina's daily reports on matters concerning the Medical Guild. It left him somewhat frustrated.Finally, after some strong insistence on his part, Raaina agreed to change the reporting schedule from daily to once every six months.One day, after finishing his morning exercises and returning to Villa No. 3, his phone buzzed. Picking it up, he found three messages waiting for him.The fi