Linda was stunned when she heard Jade reveal the identity of the murderer."That's impossible! How could it be him? This can't be true!"Jade did not explain it; she simply said calmly, "I've said everything I needed to say about Luke's situation. Please accept my condolences."Jade exited the ambulance, straightened her clothes, and whispered something into Linda's ear. Linda's expression changed dramatically, and she angrily said, "Thank you, Madam Jade. I'll take care of the rest!"Jade smiled and walked away with her hands behind her back.They did not realize that a homeless man who stood not far from the ambulance had witnessed the entire process. Furthermore, this homeless man was a skilled Roggan member from Pine City who could read lips.The homeless man waited until the ambulance and Linda had left before pulling out his phone and making a call."Sir, I have some information to report..."Chad entered the Serenity Hotel and met Archibald, who had arrived."Ah, I see.
To enter the palace, one must first bow to Riker.Chad noticed the female guests on the other side were doing the same thing, dressed in scholar's robes and gauze caps. Except they held round fans in their hands.He asked, "Why do I feel like this banquet will be very plain?"Grayson rolled his eyes at Chad and asked, "Would you dare to indulge in pleasures at the Palace of Serene Wisdom?"Chad chuckled awkwardly, then followed Grayson to Riker.Grayson respectfully bowed and said, "Sir, your efforts are appreciated!"Chad mimicked his gesture and replied, "Sir, your efforts are appreciated!""You're here. Come inside!" Riker laughed and gestured politely, and Chad and Grayson entered.Chad was astounded by the palace's layout when he stepped inside.The palace was filled with the scent of ink, and the furnishings were very simple, even bare.However, it was a vast space, with antique cultural relics and many ancient books and classics on display along the walls.The most co
After an opening speech that lasted over ten minutes, Horace mentioned the main goal of the charity banquet."This charity banquet will raise funds for medical treatment for impoverished people living in remote mountainous areas. Donations from everyone will be sent directly to those in need by the Hacniane Charity Association. "Furthermore, every month after that, we will publicly announce the specific use of the funds and invite everyone's oversight."Then Horace began describing the many impoverished areas in Hacniane and the difficulty people had getting medical treatment.Finally, Horace said, "So tonight, I kindly ask all of you to be generous. Now, I declare the banquet has officially started!"As he finished speaking, a group of young people dressed in scholar's robes entered the Palace of Serene Wisdom with trays."Luxury leads to frugality, not the other way around. As a result, a gentleman lives frugally to manage his family and govern the country, bringing peace to t
At that point, Horace took the stage and smiled. He said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the banquet has ended. Please welcome tonight's chef on stage. Let's thank her with applause!"A round of applause as a slender and beautiful woman took the stage.The chef's uniform she wore indicated her occupation. She smiled as she entered the stage and welcomed the audience's applause."It's her! Raine Gurn, the renowned expert in beauty and medicinal cuisine!""Holy crap, I can't believe this! She made those dishes. I'm glad I ate them. I would've regretted it otherwise.""I thought the Gerds were being stingy, but it was a medicinal cuisine. What a surprise!"Several newcomers exclaimed emotionally, relieved they had stayed.Matilda, who worked in the cosmetics industry, had heard of Raine Gurn, the master of medicinal cuisine for beauty.According to legend, she made tens of millions of dollars yearly simply by creating medicinal cuisine for dignitaries and celebrities.Matilda frequently
"Boiling the radishes for too long resulted in some loss of medicinal properties. There was a problem with the bread; it would be preferable to remove the Coix seeds."Chad unexpectedly began by pointing out Raine's flaws, and his tone was extremely harsh.Matilda could not help but roll her eyes after hearing that. How dare Chad give Raine cooking advice?However, when she looked at Raine, the woman smiled and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Master!"Wait a minute! Master? Chad was Raine's master!Matilda only realized that when Raine addressed Chad as Master for the second time.Meanwhile, Chad continued to look away from Raine, instead focusing on the large screen at the podium, which displayed the items up for auction."Now that you understand medicinal cuisine, I'm no longer your master. I'm just the one who introduced you," Chad said, slightly disappointed."Once a master, always a master. It'll never change in my lifetime," Raine said, feeling a little lost
It was clear that everything that could be lost had already been lost.So Chad asked, "Did the pendant also disappear?"Grayson quickly said, "Yes! I didn't expect them to be this thorough."Chad looked at the photos of the Hall of Herbs again, feeling as if it had exploded from within.The entire backyard had collapsed, and the metal box Lawson had given him was likely gone.Chad clenched his fists and stayed silent.However, that only lasted a moment before Chad resumed normalcy and returned his gaze to the podium.Then, Horace walked up to the stage and announced loudly, "I declare that the charity auction has officially begun! I'll be the auctioneer for tonight!"That statement sparked a massive reaction in the audience.Bang! Bang! Bang!Horace swung the hammer and demanded, "Please look at the big screen!"After the venue had quieted down, a documentary began playing on the big screen.The documentary depicted impoverished people and their living conditions throughout
When Horace heard Chad's bid, he returned a grateful glance.In his opinion, selling the first item with only one bid would be the worst possible start to an auction.Whether the opposing bid was high or low, the effect would be similar to if it had gone unsold.Chad's actions alleviated Horace's embarrassment.So, Horace shouted, "Guest number 13 bids 1.05 million dollars. Is there a higher bid?"The woman who had just bid 750,000 dollars was Luna Queen from Autumn Mood Jewelry.She looked coldly at Chad and noticed he was sitting with three other attractive women.'It appears this greenhorn is simply trying to show off in front of the beautiful ladies. He will probably not bid again if I raise the price,' she thought as she raised her paddle again. "One point one million!"There were no rules in the charity auction, so they could add any amount they wanted.Luna would have added a dollar if it had not been so embarrassing to do so.Horace did not even bother to say the pric
As long as the furnace was obtained with the auction certificate from there, the price would undoubtedly increase the next time it was auctioned.At the very least, Chad could make a fair deal without losing or gaining anything.If he could make something out of the furnace, the price might rise even higher, allowing him to profit.That was also a way for business people to launder their dirty cash.Those people primarily used antiques and collectibles to launder their illicit gains.Matilda watched in amazement from the sidelines. The auction had only just begun, but Chad had already thrown six million dollars out the window!Matilda began to suspect that Chad was a hired stooge for the Gerd family.However, Chad appeared to be handling things in a very unprofessional manner.Chad had been pinching his brow with his head down.He was influenced by something in the furnace. His brows had turned red from being pinched so much."Deal! Congratulations to guest number 13, Mr. Cha
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