Ryan was furious when he heard that, but he still carefully said, "Gordon, now is not the time to fool around. Are you sure?Gordon insisted. "I saw it clearly. I ripped one of their clothes off and discovered a Saffronesian tattoo on him. They were also speaking the language."Ryan was furious. Before he went downstairs, he had already informed Zach, the mayor.He contacted the garrison's deputy colonel in Bloomington to request a search operation.Gordon looked at Chad and said, "Thanks for saving me. Otherwise, I think I would've died."Chad asked, "You merely fainted."Gordon smiled and said, "I know how bad my injuries were, but I can tell they're much better right now. It must be you; thank you!"Chad smiled as he teased the man. "What's there to thank me for, Fatty!"Gordon was stunned before looking at Chad in surprise. He suddenly smiled weakly and said, "Chad! You are Dr. Jennings' son!""Chad, come here this instant!"Before Chad could respond, Matilda's voice was
Matilda left the hotel in a huff, only to see patrol cars filling the streets.Realizing that something significant had occurred in Bloomington, she learned from the conversations around her that Ryan's son had been kidnapped.She finally understood why Ryan was acting the way he did then.In a panic, Matilda called Ayo and told her that Mr. Chase's son had been kidnapped. "Do you know about it?"Matilda spoke in a hurry, but Ayo seemed to talk casually. "I know. What about it? Do you think my people did it?"Matilda was stunned by those words. After a while, she replied, "No, I just thought it was a good chance. We could try to find his son—"Ayo interrupted Matilda, saying mockingly, "What if we do? Do you think he'll agree to demolish Temple Road out of gratitude? Don't be naive. He would never do that!"Ayo hung up, and Matilda returned to the car in a daze.She was beginning to understand why Chad offered that advice, but Lumigen was a global brand. Would they do that?"T
"King Edward's ghost for sale.""Compass from the Renaissance, 98,000 dollars.""A 200-year-old grape wine. It's an essential ingredient for making spiritual herbs."Chad had just begun talking when he heard shouting from the streets.The old man's compass could be the same one he used the week before.Chad had been shopping at night markets since he was young. There were many fakes for sale, and one needed to have the ability to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit items.The items sold there were used by Mystic practitioners.The 200-year-old wine might simply be an ordinary bottle of wine.Chad learned from his grandfather that the night markets were not the same as a century ago.Over the last century, the earth's precious materials had become scarce, resulting in the emerging phenomenon.Chad could not imagine having genuine items all over the market a century ago.The few spiritual herbs that he previously alchemized into Elixir of Life cost up to 14 million dol
The silence only lasted briefly. The night market returned to bustling with noise.People casually joking could be heard among the hustle and bustle."I was wondering who said that. Looks like it's just a few Saffronesian slaves.""Two years ago, a Saffronesian slave came. He messed with the people of Karamon and got murdered!""That guy overestimated himself. Why would he go against the Karamon?"Kenji's expression darkened as he listened to the discussions.Three years ago, Lumigen Pharmaceutical and Chad wanted to invest in two Western medicine production lines in Shotham.Back then, the coordinator's name was Jouzen. The negotiations alone took a year.Eventually, the project failed, and Jouzen died in Hacniane.Kenji vividly remembered Jouzen plotting the assassination of a Rivervale VIP.However, the VIP who died returned to life.After that, Jouzen went to Shotham, and his plan got interrupted again. Consequently, Jouzen died.They eventually discovered the truth af
Chad said without looking back, "I just want your familiar to take a walk with me. If you allow that, I'll give you the Blood Ganoderma Lucidum."Chad was furious. A sorcerer from Saffronesia dared to kidnap Morgan in public just to make him his familiar!Why would the Saffronesian do that?Confused, Yondu asked, "You just want to take a walk with him?"Chad said, "Of course!""Okay, then. Here's a check for 420,000 dollars. I'll keep it with my familiar," Yondu said as he waved to Morgan.When Morgan approached him, he placed the cheque in Morgan's pocket."After you're done, take the check and give the Blood Ganoderma Lucidum to my familiar. He'll bring it back."Chad was surprised that Yondu agreed to let Morgan accompany him without concern.Yondu saw Chad's expression and laughed. "Once a familiar recognizes his master, he will never be disloyal. This is my ultimate technique as a sorcerer from Saffronesia."As they talked, Morgan approached Chad. He resembled a puppet w
Shuten laughed. "You're indeed the best tactician in Saffronesia's business world."Ayo sneered. "That's just a name with no value. I want to take over Templer Road and complete Neuf Chrys Club's mission, allowing Mr. Yamamoto to increase his investment in Lumigen Pharmaceutical."She then approached the couch in the living room, picked up a kimono, and put it on.The kimono's print had brightly colored cherry blossom motifs. With Ayo's graceful figure, any man would be unable to resist her.She smiled at Shuten as she looked at her own kimono. "Bring Ms. Sachs here. The show tonight should start soon. Just watch how I take down Templer Road!"Shuten grinned and bowed. "I'm on it now!"Esther trapped Yondu and the others in the shop, preventing them from going to the backyard.Without the door, the bustling Templer Road could be seen.There were many Mystic practitioners on the street, and they would look at the Hall of Herbs with curiosity.Yondu played tricks with his hand f
What shocked Chad the most was that Morgan created a gust of wind with his pocket knife.People without a basic understanding of martial arts would not be able to do that.Morgan continued to speak in Yondu's voice. "Let me introduce you to Yondu Hinata, a top-class sorcerer from Neuf Chrys Club, a Karate Black Belt Grandmaster!"Morgan suddenly punched his fist and charged at Chad.When Chad dodged sideways, Morgan kicked his lower abdomen, smashing him against the wall.Chad felt an overwhelming energy rush through his body as though overturning the insides of his body.If Chad had not been transformed, he might have fainted.He was not the same person back then. Despite receiving a severe blow, he could still stand on his own two feet.Morgan was horrified, but Chad suffered greatly.He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and smirked. "Is that it? Too bad. You've messed with the wrong guy!"Chad stood up and grabbed Morgan's feet. Soon after, the sound of bones cr
Matilda arrived at the Cloud Nine Tower, frazzled. She contemplated how to explain it to Ayo.After all, Ryan had stated it clearly—Templer Road could only be renovated, not demolished.She believed Chad was behind Ryan's decision.Matilda's parents had been admitted to Bloomington Hospital at midnight.However, the hospital's diagnosis was that her elderly parents had suffered severe shock and were in poor health.Additionally, Matilda's brother, John, had broken both of his arms. It became a huge challenge for him to take care of himself.Matilda blamed it all on Chad. She thought Chad was getting on her case and causing all that."Welcome, Ms. Sachs. Today, you'll witness how we'll take over Templer Road."Ayo was dressed in a kimono with cherry blossom motifs. When she saw Matilda, she raised her glass and chugged the wine.Matilda was perplexed and asked softly, "Has Chief Magistrate Chase agreed to demolish Templer Road?"Ayo shook her head. "Nope. He hasn't, but he wil