A fierce debate had arisen over who should represent the holistic medicine community. It soon became evident that Orion was the perfect choice. He had exceptional medical skills, but his care extended beyond the privileged.To him, both the privileged and ordinary people were merely patients in need of his treatment. His medical ethics shone through his actions, earning him the respect of prestigious families in King City, as well as figures in politics and celebrities from various fields.Following his passing, it was clear that simplifying the funeral arrangements was impossible. Many people came to pay their respects throughout the day, with some unable to enter the mourning hall.It wasn't until two days later that Orion was finally laid to rest.Grace purchased the burial site at a considerable cost, a place Orion had once visited and adored. She also hired a priest to perform the ceremony.-While in theory, Orion's life was fulfilled, Eric couldn't help but feel sorrowful.
"Let them in, Madam Baresi," Eric said.After a while, Felicia brought a woman. Eric and Sylvia recognized her. It was Jessica, the one who had visited the Williams in Salt City."Have you had breakfast?" Sylvia asked. "If not, come and join us. Madam Baresi just prepared it."Jessica smiled faintly. "Thanks, but I've already eaten."Sylvia nodded and quietly sat down for breakfast. Eric occasionally shared tasty morsels with Sylvia. Jessica observed in silence without saying much.After breakfast, Eric approached Jessica. "Is someone in your family unwell?"Although Jessica and her family had attended Orion's funeral in the past few days, she had not spoken much with Eric. Even now, Eric did not know much about Jessica's identity. However, he did not really care about those he was not interested in.He could not see any signs of illness from Jessica's healthy appearance. It was likely that someone in her family was sick.Jessica smiled and said, "It's not my family. It's me."
Jessica stomped her foot in frustration as Eric vanished on the second floor. She believed she outclassed Sylvia, be it in her background or beauty. She believed that Sylvia's face would only repel people.Realizing she might have stirred up trouble, Jessica left the villa. She noticed the water tank near the entrance. The yard boasted some flowers and plants, and the tank served to avert water shortages.Approaching the tank, Jessica gazed inside. It held only her reflection, making her realize something suddenly. She exclaimed angrily, "Eric! You bastard!"At that point, she would be foolish not to understand Eric's insinuation. He hadn't asked her to look in a mirror but to check the water tank. Wasn't he implying her inferiority to Sylvia?-Meanwhile, on the second floor.Sylvia had just finished making the bed. Spotting Eric, she remarked, "Why did you rush up here instead of helping a beautiful lady? You're not needed anyway."By the way, what illness does Ms. Watson have
Eric and Sylvia awoke this morning feeling a bit nervous. It marked the ninth Blossom Needling session, which held the promise of potentially eliminating the scars on Sylvia's face.Grace, Alexander, and a few other relatives arrived early in the morning. They were genuinely concerned about the procedure, driven solely by their care for Sylvia.Grace looked at Eric with concern and asked, "Eric, everything will be fine, right?"Eric nodded and commenced the treatment. Each needle brought forth excruciating pain for Sylvia, but she endured it, maintaining a determined gaze fixed upon Eric.Eric took a deep breath, reminding himself that his primary motive for becoming Orion's apprentice was to cure Sylvia's scars. He firmly believed in the treatment's success.He calmed his emotions and delicately inserted each needle. As the final needle was placed, everyone's eyes remained fixed on Sylvia's cheek, awaiting a miracle.Eric remained seated, outwardly composed but inwardly anxious.
Sylvia rushed into Eric's arms, crying. She had come to terms with the fact her face could never be restored. But when the scars vanished, tears of joy streamed down her cheeks, and suddenly, everything looked beautiful.They embraced each other for a long time.Alexander glanced at Grace and sighed softly. He felt Eric's destiny differed from his mother's. Fortunately, Grace had Alexander to protect her, while Eric proved highly capable.Eric gently wiped away Sylvia's tears. In the end, he fulfilled his promise to her.-King City was livelier than Salt City. After a few days there, they bid farewell to Grace and returned to Salt City. Grace had played a significant role in Sylvia's healing, yet their home was in Salt City, and they preferred it.Sylvia and Eric kept their return a surprise to the Williams.In the evening, they arrived at the Williams residence.The Williams were having dinner, with Connor also present.Amelia missed Sylvia the most and remarked, "I wonder w
Everything was on the right track. Eric didn't really care about his appearance.Amelia sighed and asked, "If you can cure Vee, why not yourself?"All eyes turned to Eric. While all the scars on Sylvia's face had vanished, Eric still bore numerous scars. He grinned and explained, "It's quite challenging, given the precision required."A collective sigh filled the room."Don't worry." Eric chuckled, "I'm a guy. I don't really mind my looks. Even if I can't heal myself, it's okay. As long as Sylvia doesn't leave me."Although his words carried a hint of playfulness, Amelia felt a twinge of discomfort. She declared, "If she ever dares to leave you, I'll disown her. I mean it!""Mom…" Sylvia protested, "I'm not that kind of woman…"Eric laughed, understanding that Amelia was joking. He had no intention of leaving Sylvia, and he was sure she felt the same way.Sylvester chimed in. "Now that your scars have healed, it's time to take back your CEO position. The company's recent perfor
The Innova Group was steadily progressing in the right direction. After some conversation, Sylvia and Elly came downstairs.After days of treatment, Melinda's illness had fully recovered, and she no longer needed daily medication. This meant they didn't have to spend a fortune each month on her medicine.Eric briefly considered branching into pharmaceuticals but quickly dismissed the idea. They needed to focus on their current endeavors.Leaving the nail salon, the two visited the orphanage. Several months had passed since Sylvia's last visit, and the children had missed her greatly.Although she had sent plenty of toys and treats, she hadn't visited in person. She loved the kids, and they loved her back. When they saw Sylvia, they cheered and rejoiced because she brought them many tasty treats.She played with the children, and laughter filled the air.Eric smiled. He knew Sylvia adored children, but sadly...As he lost himself in thought, a little girl ran over and gave him a
Eric said, "Andy doesn't understand any of this either, but he still managed to build the company. There are people who understand how all of this works, and you just need to oversee the company's operations."As the Innova Group grew larger, Andy also felt overwhelmed. After all, he had come from being an employee, and for their company to succeed, experienced individuals were needed.Eric added, "Moreover, this matter is not urgent. Let's see how it runs first."Eric didn't dare to guarantee unconfirmed matters. They had set up several test lines, with three of them having their firewalls. The rest were products from international giants with years of profound experience.Andy also arrived and felt somewhat excited. The transition from Innova Tech to the Innova Group marked an important phase for the company. If their first product succeeded, the future path would undoubtedly be much smoother.He and Eric believed some challenges might be ahead, but they were confident in the In
In terms of innate talent, Eric was unparalleled, having reached the pinnacle of martial arts. With a single punch, he sent the 'God' flying."Good!" Stealthbane shouted with excitement.The ultimate enemy had finally been defeated, bringing peace to the world. Eric sighed in relief.However, in the next moment, the 'God' stood up again. Spitting out a mouthful of blood, he revealed a bloodthirsty smile. "You have successfully enraged me!"Everyone braced for a potential massacre, but instead, the enemy turned and fled.Could Eric let him escape?"Chase him!" Stealthbane commanded.Allowing this foe to escape would spell endless trouble.A group of people pursued the enemy, who soon reappeared clad in iron armor."Not seen this before, have you?" The 'God' seemed to have recovered somewhat. "Did you think I only research viruses? Wrong! I control global resources and global wealth!"This is our newly developed Doomforge Exosuit which amplifies a person's battle prowess tenfol
The sturdy floor lay in utter disarray.In desperation, Ruth shouted, "Eric, don't give him any more chances! Finish him off swiftly, or we'll face endless trouble!"Eric was well aware of this logic. As he fought, he said, "He's incredibly strong. Taking him down quickly isn't possible! We must fight to the death!"Eric had never feared battle. Besides, this might very well be his final fight.Their fists clashed fiercely.The 'God' also noticed that Eric was growing more formidable as the battle progressed."How do you have so much strength? Wouldn't it be better if we joined forces to control the world? We could have anything we desire!"All the world's wealth, women, and resources would be ours to enjoy. Why won't you listen to reason?" he roared.Eric's momentum didn't falter. "I don't share your grand ambitions. I just want a simple life with a job that pays 1,000 dollars a month and a warm home with my wife and kids. But you, you've disturbed my peace!"The 'God' was fu
The 'God' grew more courageous as the battle raged on, causing Stealthbane to worry incessantly.In another high-stakes clash, Eric and his opponent both retreated. Eric sensed his opponent's growing strength, finding it rather peculiar.The 'God' clenched his fist. "I must thank you! My techniques were slightly incomplete, but I've managed to fill the gaps through this battle!"Eric marveled at his opponent's genius. To mend something incomplete was indeed a rare talent.Despite Eric training with the complete manual, he could only match the 'God' blow for blow. This person was terrifying!The opponent's confidence soared. Although Eric had trained with the full manual, the 'God' felt his innate talent far surpassed Eric's. If he could match Eric with an incomplete manual, now that he had perfected it, wouldn't he be unbeatable?"I thought you had potential and considered inviting you to share this world with me," the 'God' said, his tone turning icy. "But now, I see it's unnece
Stealthbane even felt that Eric might not be a match for the "God."The power was overwhelming.The terrifying aura was enough to crush everything. To an ordinary person, this was a real deity—the strength possessed had already transcended human limits.Eric made his move with a burst of speed. The clash of their fists created a thunderous explosion, and the sound was so intense that Stealthbane felt his eardrums might shatter.This was a battle of the highest caliber, one that even a legend like Stealthbane could not hope to join.Seeing the two evenly matched, Stealthbane sighed in relief. At least there was a chance that the strongest combatants were neutralizing each other. The outcome was still uncertain.Eric shook his aching fist, his expression grave. The opponent's strength was as he had anticipated. If the ultimate boss of the Luminous did not possess such combat power, it would be absurd.Clearly, this "God" had also gauged Eric's strength.He extended a hand toward
Stealthbane knew that the figure facing them must be the ultimate leader of the Luminous.Suddenly, he no longer wanted to die. If he could hold on just a little longer, it would all be over."Mr. Johnson, these people don't seem ordinary. Could that leader be the ultimate figure of the Luminous? Are we about to complete the game?" he whispered.To him, this mission to the Ark felt like a game: defeat the final boss, and victory is achieved."If I'm not mistaken, it should be. This person gives me... a sense of danger," Eric said.Upon hearing this, Stealthbane felt reassured.Just a sense? That meant the problem wasn't too grave!The leader on the opposite side turned to Eric. "I didn't expect you to make it this far. I underestimated your strength, believing my Ark was impregnable, that no enemy could breach it. But why are you so persistent? Why such determination?"He suddenly screamed in a fit of hysteria, "I have so many people! Such a grand scheme! It has all succeeded!
Brent shouted desperately, "After you get on your knees, they'll kill you all, and we won't survive either! Kill them! Kill them all!"He understood the situation with stark clarity. Kneeling meant certain death. If they had to die anyway, fighting back would be their only chance of survival.Eric sighed. "Mr. Rogers, in the end, it was we who implicated you. But this place must be eradicated, and the Luminous must be destroyed as well! Everyone, attack!"As the battle commenced, the masked man immediately struck Brent with a punch.Eric charged in. "Die!"He knew that Brent was unlikely to survive. This punch was his way of avenging Brent.The masked man spun around, trying to block Eric's punch. But the speed of the blow was too much—the gust of wind from the punch arrived before the fist did.It was an instant kill.The masked man had no time to react before Eric's punch collided with his chest. The terrifying force shattered the mask on the man's face, revealing an unfamili
Stealthbane was blinded by rage. He was killing anyone in sight, his fury unrelenting. They had ventured deep into enemy territory, where every encounter seemed to be with an adversary.Eric and his team from the Combat Department showed no mercy.Yet even Stealthbane's resolve was wearing thin."I can't kill them all! It feels like every master in the world is concentrated here!" he shouted in frustration.He felt the number of people he had brought was insufficient. If he had brought a few thousand more, he might have been able to overrun the place.Stealthbane was overwhelmed by the sheer horror of their situation. Fortunately, they had arrived. If anyone else had come, they would have met their end here.The numbers of the masters seemed endless."Damn it!" Stealthbane cursed angrily. "There are too many of them, and they're all exceptionally powerful. What kind of game is this?"He was tempted to retreat, but where could he go?Eric sent an enemy flying, pushing forward
"I was opposed to coming in from the start, but as you all know, the Rogers family is extremely complex. If we hadn't entered, I might have ended up dead. At least if the virus isn't a threat, that's something!" Brent poured himself a cup of coffee and continued. "These people are ruthless! They want to kill everyone outside the Ark and establish a new order, managed by a select few. It's insane!"You don't need to tell me—I know you're here to kill them."He then pulled a small token from his pocket. "This is our Rogers family's privilege here. It allows us to move freely between different levels. With this, you can go anywhere!"Stealthbane grabbed it eagerly. "Why didn't you mention this earlier? Things will go much smoother with this!"Brent sighed. "Once you've handled everything, could you take me out with you? I really don't want to stay in this dreadful place any longer.""Sure!" Eric nodded. "We'll definitely call you when we leave. For now, we're heading out."Brent e
Everything was ready, but they couldn't just walk in.Ruth instructed the Combat Department to conduct a three-day intensive training for everyone, focusing on coordinated combat.-After three days, the forces led by Stealthbane moved out, first dismantling the outer defenses of the Ark. This was their specialty!A large group of several hundred arrived in front of the Ark's entrance. At first glance, it resembled a mountain.Jack scratched his head and said, "Is this the gate? I don't see any door."The Holy Templar's people arrived as well. St. Pius said, "Everyone, don't rush. Wait for two minutes. Once the gate opens, we need to get in quickly. I have other plans inside, but once we're in, it's going to be a life-or-death battle! No one should show any mercy!"Stealthbane flexed his fists and replied, "Do I look like a good guy to you? Just watch me deal with them!"No sooner had he spoken than there was a tremendous roar. The ground shook, and the door of the Ark swung