Chad had just arrived at the shop's entrance when he overheard Toby negotiating with Herman."Just make it three million, and if you need anything in the future, I will do it for free. How about it?"Herman refused to back down, saying, "Three and a half million are as low as I can go. I didn't even charge you anything for labor. This type of Golden Phoebe Wood used for restoration is as valuable as gold!"Ignoring Herman, Toby put up three fingers and smiled. "Three million. I don't have a single penny more to spend. Will you do it?"Herman was frustrated, but he clenched his teeth and eventually agreed. "I'm only doing this for you. I wouldn't do it for anyone else."Chad watched the scene and remembered how Herman's people helped him discover the Tyrel Encyclopedia, a family heirloom.So, after he greeted them, Chad returned to his room to retrieve a bottle and search for Herman.Toby's eyes were sharp, and he was instantly excited when he saw the bottle in Chad's hand. He un
"Yes, look at the Saffronesians' investments over the last two decades, particularly in real estate. Note them all down on a national map. Also, invite Meran Heartweld from Fearsome Mountain to come here!" Chad said solemnly, emphasizing how important everything was.Zach was puzzled by Chad's instructions, but he vaguely sensed something was wrong. After hanging up the phone, he immediately told someone to gather the information.However, he had no idea why they needed a Fearsome Mountain consultant or the point of that investigation.Chad's heart froze as he stood in the Hall of Herbs. He hoped it was not true.He had discovered a serious issue—it was the first year of a new cycle.Lumigen was investing in Bloomington, but they insisted on getting Temple Road.It would be one thing if the land on Temple Road were ordinary, but Temple Road was not an ordinary location, so they had to be extremely cautious!"What the hell! A hearse?"A cry of surprise could be heard outside the
When he saw that, Chad knew he had succeeded."You better hold on. We did it!"Fentanyl held his breath as he listened to Chad's words.At the same time, Fentanyl felt a burning pain spreading throughout his hand.Chad carefully lifted the needle, which was slowly coming out on its own.After Chad removed the needle, another needle remained inside the hole.Chad smiled and quickly pulled out the needle, which was less than a centimeter long."Ah!"Fentanyl experienced an unprecedented level of pain as the broken needle was removed.He screamed, unable to bear it, but had to force himself to stop.At that point, Chad quickly removed the remaining silver needles. As each needle was removed, Fentanyl's excruciating pain intensified.It was the intense pain one would feel while the body was being cleansed. It was rare for ordinary people to be able to handle it.Clinton was only able to deal with it back at the Bloomington Hotel because Chad had used some needles to relieve the
Ryan was perplexed by Chad's words, and he asked, "What's going on? Why should I report it to the Cabinet?"Chad clenched his fists tightly and pursed his lips, wearing a grim expression.His appearance startled Zach and Ryan, who had no idea what was happening.Zach examined the map on the table, but all he saw were dozens of packed dots.Perplexed, he asked, "Dr. Jennings, what's going on? Please tell us!"With a grim face, Chad said angrily, "Those darn Saffronesians are too ambitious!"Zach became genuinely anxious. He knew of the legend of the Departure of Nine Dragons formation.He knew very well that Lumigen insisted on the land of Temple Road because of its auspicious location.After all, Saffronesia had those who understood fate."Dr. Jennings, please explain. What's going on?"However, Chad was in no rush to explain. Instead, he picked up a pen and started to connect some dots.After that, Chad pointed somewhere and said, "Sunshine City. The second year after Saffr
Chad proudly said, "True geomancy is not a superstition. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been valued so highly in the past."However, Zach still did not understand it. He asked, "Even though I want to believe it, I just can't bring myself to trust such mystical things."Chad responded coldly, "That's because you've not met any true masters. Everyone you had ever met was a fraud. In reality, true geomancy is an ancient science. Some ancient masters had the ability to control the weather."Ryan, as an atheist, said, "Controlling the weather? That must be an exaggeration!"Rather than responding directly, Chad said, "People smile when they're happy, cry when sad, and become depressed when they fail. Nature behaves similarly to humans—when you make it happy, the skies clear, and when it is sad, the skies darken. Geomancy masters are similar to those who can control natural emotions. If nature is content for too long, they will find a way to make it rain. If the sadness lasts too long, th
"Mr. Hart, why are you here?"Ryan and Zach rose quickly to meet him.Rustin sat down and immediately began discussing things without exchanging pleasantries."When I got home, I had the feeling that there was something suspicious about Temple Road's demolition, so I hurried here. Let's start with when I became a dignitary. Back then, I discovered the Saffronesians' top-secret plan known as the Heaven Stealer Operation."The Neuf Chrys Club, the Zenith Organization, and a specific mystic group from their country were all involved in the plan. Initially, I didn't believe it, but I soon realized that all the projects mentioned in the document were real!"Rustin then shared some of the details he knew about the plan, ending with Temple Road in Bloomington."Bloomington is the final project for the Heaven Stealer Operation. This plan should have been implemented three years ago. Before choosing Bloomington, they considered Rivervale and Shotham. I turned down the Saffronesians becaus
Chad had finished bandaging Fentanyl's wound when Archibald walked in.Archibald bowed to Chad and said, "Chief, I've brought my granddaughter."Then, Archibald stepped aside, and a tall and timid young woman walked in."I'm Bernadette Stevens, and please allow me to pay my respect to you, Chief Jennings!"Even Fentanyl fell silent after hearing Bernadette's sweet voice and seeing her beautiful appearance.Chad frowned at Bernadette and asked, "Archie, how many granddaughters do you have?"Archibald smiled. "When my son and daughter-in-law died in an accident, my granddaughter was only three years old…"Before Archibald could finish, Chad nodded in understanding. What he said next stunned Archibald and Bernadette."If she's indeed your granddaughter, then I can assure you, she's not sick…""Not sick?!" Archibald thought he had misheard it. "But Dr. Chevy at Bloomington Hospital told me that my granddaughter has a brain tumor. He even said that we found it early, so there's no
"You're an undertaker!"Fentanyl was overjoyed. Getting a girlfriend was no easy feat as a hearse driver at a crematorium.Bernadette turned out to be an undertaker. They were simply the perfect match.Chad frowned and asked, "Why did you choose to become an undertaker?"Bernadette expressed disappointment that they were opposed to her job, saying, "Before, when I thought I had a brain tumor, Grandpa had to work hard to find a way for me to buy the medicine, even at his age. I wanted to find a way to support myself, so I decided to become an undertaker for the excellent pay. During busy periods, I can earn thousands..."Bernadette appeared downcast as she spoke. She said sadly, "But my former friends all ended their friendships with me because I became an undertaker. I understand you may dislike my profession as an undertaker, but I've grown accustomed to it.""I don't mind it!""What?"Fentanyl's response astounded Bernadette. She thought she misheard him.However, Fentanyl p