"You're over 40 already, why aren't you rushing to get married? I'm eagerly waiting to hold my grandchild!" Esther's angry roar echoed from the backyard, along with Liam's heart-wrenching screams.Before long, Liam emerged, his ears swollen and red, making him look particularly comical. Chad chuckled and said, "Liam, stay for lunch!""I'd better leave! If I stay, my mom will definitely chew me out!" Liam hastily made his way out, his face filled with fear, hardly resembling a police chief.Watching him depart, Chad made his way to the kitchen in the backyard, calling out, "Aunty, what would you like for lunch?"To Chad's surprise, Esther responded as if she had swallowed gunpowder, "I'm not eating!"Shaking his head helplessly, Chad prepared to cook. Just then, Fentanyl, who had woken up, came through the kitchen and said, "Chad, I'm heading to work. I won't eat too.""Got it!" Chad replied, then suddenly remembered something and followed him out."Hey, Fentanyl, I've got news
At this moment, Darren spoke with an unusual solemnity, "You may not know, but the Stonemason Guild began targeting domestic traditional medicine and mystic healers a hundred years ago. They aimed to make everyone accept their medicine, wanting to control everyone globally."With a sigh, Darren expressed deep regret. Chad weighed in heavily, "I know. Those people even established an organization called the Zenith Organization to defame, sabotage, and even assassinate prominent traditional and mystic healers in our country. It wasn't until I established the Mystic Pavillion that things started to improve, but alas..."There was a moment of silence from Chad, with Darren sharing in his anguish.Suddenly, Darren grabbed Chad's hand, pleading, "I beg you to reorganize the Mystic Pavillion. We can't continue like this anymore."Chad fell silent at the plea. He had established the Mystic Pavillion nine years ago when he was only 16 or 17.Initially, he merely sought to expand his networ
However, Chad felt it was necessary to attend the auction.Darren was still quite angry, grabbing Chad's hand and saying, "The fact proves that those foreign devils overseas know how good it is. They exchange our national treasures for the rubbish in their hands! It's shameful how our people blindly worship foreigners!"Chad also felt deeply, softly comforting, "Time will reveal everything. It seems Mystic Pavillion needs to be restarted!"Before the divorce, Chad only wanted to reopen the Hall of Herbs, but now it seemed imperative to restart Mystic Pavillion.With his decision made, Chad bid farewell to Darren and quietly dialed a few phone numbers."This is Chad. Mystic Pavillion will reopen in a month!"After finishing the calls, Chad was met by Violet to go to the auction.After Chad left, Esther appeared in the backyard outside of Darren's room, speaking coldly."You've said too much. I hope this is the last time."Darren lay there silent, as if asleep."Why aren't you
One could see Justin proudly introducing a white-haired Caucasian man to the crowd."This is Professor Kaynes, the international medical genius. Today, he is invited as the special guest for Lumigen Pharmaceutical!"As for what you just mentioned about Chad, or whatever nonsense 'Dr. Jennings', he's nothing but a complete fraud! How could he even be mentioned in the same breath as Professor Kaynes? It's absurd!" Justin gestured dismissively, paying no attention to the others, and left with his medical team.Gerard watched Justin's departure and muttered under his breath, "Hmph! A brainwashed lackey who worships foreigners!"Upon hearing this, Joyce had intended to praise Professor Kaynes, but now she simply remained silent.Meanwhile, Chad's car had arrived outside the Cloud Nine Tower. However, due to the many high-profile attendees for the auction today, security needed to verify each one by one. Ahead of them, there was a long queue of vehicles.Inside the car, Chad flipped th
Joyce was surprised to see Rustin's warm attitude toward Chad.Rustin's car accident was widely known, and later, he did not appear in public for three years.There were many rumors circulating that Rustin might have passed away."Mr. Hart, your presence here is truly an honor. My apologies for not greeting you from afar," said Frederick as he emerged from the elevator with Stanley to greet Rustin.To everyone's surprise, Rustin replied, "It's alright. I didn't die in Bloomington back then. Guess I was lucky!"Instantly, a sense of tension filled the lobby.It dawned on everyone that Rustin had indeed been in a car accident in Bloomington years ago.Due to Rustin's accident, Tori, serving as the chamberlain to a great statesman in Kennington at the time, had to return to Rivervale.And the vacancy left by Tori was filled by someone from the Long family.It was said that this person had been by the side of that great statesman for three years and had recently been promoted to a
Travis was instantly furious and shouted, "Ask him!""Him? You mean that loser?" Justin glanced at Chad in surprise."That's right! Marilyn actually spent the night at this loser's place last night… "Travis could not continue, clenching his fists in frustration."What!"Justin could not believe Chad had managed to hook up with Marilyn. Chad was way too smooth with the ladies! Chad listened to the two talk about him, but he could not care less to defend himself.However, Justin smirked and said, "Don't worry, Travis. This is the Long family's territory. Just sit back and enjoy the show!"Travis was momentarily puzzled by Justin but then smiled, quickly understanding what he meant. When Justin arrived earlier, Rustin had not arrived.After setting up the medical team, Rustin finally joined them. He sat next to Travis, looking pleased with himself as he spoke, "You might be unaware of it yet, but he's a total scam artist. He not only fooled the Hart family but also managed to tri
Justin finally realized the mess he had gotten himself into and skulked over to Frederick.However, Rustin spoke up, "He's just a kid, so why are you getting so worked up?"Frederick awkwardly chuckled, trying to smooth things over."I'm truly sorry for making you witness such a spectacle. The younger generations tend to act foolishly."Yet, Rustin retorted, "Oh please! You're saying as if the rest of the Long family is any better!"Frederick's face darkened at that remark, realizing Rustin harbored serious hostility toward the Long family.Nonetheless, the Long family was the host of the event, and Frederick could not afford to lose his composure, even if Rustin's words stung.Hence, redirecting his frustration, Frederick did not hesitate to smack Justin across the face—twice!The sound echoed through the entire auction hall.Justin, holding his cheeks, dared not speak back, lowering his head in silence.Tori glanced at them and teased, "Frederick, why are you hitting your k
Many among those attending the event had once pursued Matilda, and they were mostly heirs of wealthy families and rising stars in the business world, all eager to mingle with the high society.Moreover, they had heard that Matilda would be present at the auction.Now that Matilda was divorced, they were all plotting their chance to woo her once again.Seeing Justin publicly embarrass Chad for Matilda's sake was something they thoroughly enjoyed."Matilda's divorced now, and my chance has come.""Why should it be your chance? It's clearly mine. I'll definitely win Matilda over.""Never mind winning Matilda over. I'm more concerned about this guy called Chad Jennings. He's bound to be doomed!"The crowd buzzed with excitement, and all eyes were fixed on Chad and Justin.Feeling the pressure of the attention, Justin was determined to expose Chad's true colors!"As you can see, that brat from the Long family is causing quite a stir. I want you to clear things up."Tori's voice su
As Chad sat in meditation on Decaying Peaks, a faint, glowing white immortal crown slowly appeared behind his head. When that immortal crown manifested, a quake occurred everywhere outside Mount Causabour. The frequency of those tremors was extremely high, and everyone could clearly feel them. The vast area they covered included the entire Hacniane. It was as if some ancient seal in the vast sky had been triggered.Chad opened his eyes in shock amid his breakthrough, realizing that the impending heavenly punishment seemed to be directed at him and the millions of mystical beings beneath Mount Causabour.Suddenly, a thunderous voice erupted in the sky, as loud as a bolt of lightning:"Cut off the road to the heavens, seal the underworld; a red banner halts a million immortals, and a red star exterminates ghosts and demons!"Sever Yggdrasil, raise the grand array; a handful of Evergrow blocks the celestial river, and the vast multiverse bows to humanity!"By decree, this is a real
Sir Holt anxiously looked up at the sky as the tribulation clouds suddenly began to churn violently.Crack! Crack! Crack!At that moment, the first bolt of heavenly punishment finally struck.However, that bolt of divine lightning fell upon the mirage of the Mystic Archive, where it disappeared without a trace. The entire Mount Causabour shook a few times, and everyone could feel a soothing sensation within the mountain.Anyone who felt this would experience a surge of confidence deep within, and any discomfort they felt in their bodies seemed to improve significantly.On Decaying Peaks, that sensation was even more pronounced, and more and more people began to manifest the immortal crown behind their heads. In just a few minutes, nearly everyone on Decaying Peaks, hundreds of people in total, had an immortal crown appear behind them.That included Flynn and Harvey, who were sitting on the outskirts of Decaying Peaks. They, too, had immortal crowns appear behind their heads.How
Sir Holt and Zayan looked up at the sky with expressionless faces, though their hearts were in turmoil. Within the rolling clouds, faint traces of multicolored light shimmered.As time passed, the colorful lights appeared more frequently, as if gradually consuming the clouds."Such intense ascension light—there must be tens of thousands ascending!""There are probably more. The latest statistics show that 264,777 people have entered Mount Causabour!""Over 260,000? How did so many people get here?"Zayan looked at Sir Holt in shock, and Sir Holt turned his gaze toward the winding mountain road leading into the area."There are still many more people outside trying to get in, but the place is already so crowded that they can't fit."Zayan looked with concern toward the entrance to the mountain. "Won't those stuck on the road cause a disturbance?""They won't!" Sir Holt said with certainty. "Unless they're fools, they've probably already started meditating where they are. Even if
Among the 250,000 people, quite a few were not actually autistic patients. After sleeping for two full days, Chad woke up and realized that possibility. He carefully considered the potential issues that might arise during the process and decided to issue an announcement."The treatment will begin shortly. Non-autistic patients are advised to leave the Mount Causabour area to avoid unnecessary complications."That announcement was broadcast three times through loudspeakers positioned throughout Mount Causabour. Finally, the loudspeaker voice declared, "The treatment will officially begin in one hour!"At the same time, Chad made his way to the Decaying Peaks, the summit of Mount Causabour, where an over-century-old pavilion stood.Entering the pavilion, Chad sat down in a meditative position. Soon, he noticed a dense crowd gathering around the pavilion, all sitting in meditation poses around him.As Chad glanced over those people, he recognized several familiar faces. The people ar
Mount Causabour Medical Center, built halfway up Mount Causabour, was a sizable palace-style complex with three courtyards. The center was constructed along the mountain's slope, extending all the way to the base of the Decaying Peaks. Flynn and Harvey were placed in the innermost courtyard, suggesting that their grandfather, Fenton Cooper, likely knew some inside information but had not shared it with his grandsons.On that day, the Hacniane Cabinet issued several announcements. First, they created separate legislation for ability users and cultivators to regulate their powers. Second, they planned to designate special zones in each city for ability users and Mystics, separating them from ordinary people. Lastly, they urgently introduced the Sixteen Temporary Rules for Ability Users and Mystic Practitioners to regulate their behavior.Those announcements seemed like they were aimed at restricting ability users, but in reality, they were meant to reassure ordinary people, ensurin
A massive leap in the realm could bring unimaginable fortune to the dragon vein, potentially altering Hacniane's fate.That was also Chad's grand gift to the two elders, using the sudden surge in the dragon vein's power to help Hacniane avoid the impending catastrophe triggered by the nuclear explosion of the firmament.Earlier that day, through Chad's Clairvoyant Eye, he saw Kennington shrouded in a faint gray-black mist. Chad did not know what it was but felt it resembled Evergrow, yet not quite the same.However, Chad was certain that accidents would surely happen if ordinary people were exposed to it in large quantities. As a Mystic, he could already feel its effects on his body.At that moment, Sir Holt got into the car, looking at Chad with a solemn expression. "Kid, give me the bottom line!"After careful consideration, Chad laid out his thoughts. Upon hearing them, Sir Holt began to tremble. According to Chad, he would need to mobilize at least 100,000 troops to ensure the
Having a Mystic Archive and unlocking a Mystic Archive were two different matters. Only a handful of people were recorded to have a Mystic Archive throughout history. There were only two earliest verifiable individuals with documented works still in existence.The first was Hugo Gerant, a renowned physician from an ancient empire, a practitioner of Mystic Therapeutics, and an alchemist. His surviving medical works include The Hundred Letters, Gerant's Emergency Treatments, and the famous Embracing Simplicity.After his death, several notable physicians throughout history have inadvertently inherited his Mystic Archive, but none have fully inherited it. It was said that Mystics knew the method to obtain Gerant's Mystic Archive a thousand years ago, but that knowledge had since been lost.The second individual is Damian Lotin, a figure from another ancient dynasty. He left behind many works, including one titled The Whisper of the Blue Plant.Aside from them, other people who possess
Chad gave them a cold smile. "Extract the immortal bone to cure the illness.""No! Absolutely not! I won't allow it!""Me neither. There's no way we can let that happen!"The entire room erupted into panic. Some even tried to attack Chad, but they were quickly subdued.Chad looked at them and said, "Then tell me the truth.""I'll speak! I failed my tribulation and fell from the celestial realm. I used to have nine crowns, but now I'm down to five...""And me! I also fell from the celestial realm after failing my tribulation. Now I only have three crowns...""I disguised myself as one of the wounded soldiers and was brought here. After losing all my cultivation, I've since regained two crowns!""I was brought back from the firmament by my husband. After we arrived here, I lost all my cultivation and never practiced again. We had a child later, and he was perfectly normal, but I never expected my grandson to..."As those people spoke, Zayan and Sir Holt were stunned! Those peopl
"You know the cause of the illness?"Zayan was shocked, almost in disbelief."Do you realize this child is the same age as you? Even your master examined him but couldn't find the cause!"Chad nodded and said, "But I do know, and I have a bold theory—that the cause of autism in all these children might be the same..."As he spoke, some thoughts suddenly flashed through Chad's mind, shocking even him, leading him to say, "And I suspect this might be related to the increasing number of ability users and cultivators over the past century!""Really?!"Zayan grabbed Chad's arm, hardly believing what he was hearing.However, Chad spoke with firm conviction, "It's very likely true, but I need to see more children with autism.""Wait here; I'll make arrangements right away!"Soon, Chad and his group arrived at the largest hospital in Kennington, the Ninth Military District Hospital, and Xyder was also brought along. Chad saw hundreds of children with autism there!Before entering the