Michael arrived in front of the Hall of Herbs and first received a call from Dr. Walter.Dr. Walter inquired about who had cured him and became very excited upon hearing the name Chad."You must invite him to the appraisal event. If he agrees, I'll personally come!"Michael had never seen Dr. Walter so proactive. After all, there were about 70 cabinet members at his rank.Having one personally visit the Long family would be an event worthy of being recorded in their family history.Therefore, Michael did not dare to be negligent and immediately took a car to the Hall of Herbs. Sandra had followed him, and Michael had no way to stop her.At the Hall of Herbs entrance, Michael whispered to Sandra, "I hope you won't ruin my plans!"Sandra replied confidently, "I dare to step foot in the Long family again after the truth came out because I have my reasons. Furthermore, you're Nathan's biological father, and I know the boundaries.""Don't get your hopes up. I will never marry you. W
Earthbound immortals!Both of them turned out to be earthbound immortals!Impossible! Absolutely impossible!When did earthbound immortals become so common?Especially since Chad knew neither of them were practitioners of the Mystic Arts, nor had they ever practiced.However, that unique pulse could only be found in Mystic practitioners, and only earthbound immortals had such a pulse.Chad's expression grew serious as he checked their pulse again for several minutes.Seeing Chad's worried look, Sandra could not help but ask, "Dr. Jennings, what's wrong?"Chad looked at them and asked, "Did you notice any changes in your bodies yesterday?"Michael immediately responded, "Yes, my body experienced some very peculiar changes!"As he spoke, Michael unexpectedly pulled out a folding knife and cut his wrist."Ah! Michael, what are you doing?" Sandra was startled by Michael's actions.However, the next moment, a miraculous scene unfolded. The wound on Michael's wrist did not bleed
"Isn't that Youlee Kara from Karamon? Chad, you're impressive! You hooked up with her so quickly after divorcing Matilda!" Cynthia teased, pulling Fifi along, utterly oblivious to Fifi's dark, gloomy expression.Chad had had enough of that melodramatic conflict. "I was with her before I met you. If anyone's the third party here, it's you."Chad provocatively wrapped his arm around Youlee's waist and looked defiantly at Matilda. "And it was you who asked for the divorce. Now that we're both single, who I date is none of your business."Matilda was utterly shattered. To hear that she, who was once Chad's wife, called the third party was too much.Youlee took the chance to twist the knife further. "If it weren't for you, our child would be old enough to run errands by now.""You! You'll pay for this!" Matilda stormed out in a rage, walking alone toward Temple Road.At that moment, a bus arrived. Chad glanced at the bus outside and addressed everyone. "Those who want to stay can stay
Although Marshawn had died and the culprit who had kidnapped his sister years ago had been brought to justice, the fact that Marilyn might not be his sister was something he could not accept.Chad, who was neither foolish nor blind, could see that there was something unusual about Marilyn.Despite the powerful formation around Williams Village, Marilyn seemed unaffected, which was practically impossible.To resist the formation's influence on one's vitality, an ordinary person would need at least the level of an earthbound immortal.Otherwise, one would need to be an extraordinary anomaly like Chad to withstand it.The faint scent of tea wafted through the air as Chad sipped his tea, feeling deeply troubled.The situation with Evergrow prevented him from relaxing. It was impossible to stop it.They could only wait to see when it would erupt. They could establish effective defenses and further control Evergrow by confirming the eruption point.About 40 minutes later, Redd arrive
"Redd!"Braum entered the Hall of Herbs cheerfully. He looked no older than 40. Standing beside Redd, he looked more like his brother than his father."Dad!"Redd quickly stood up and brought a chair for Braum. Chad smiled and said, "Seventh Brother, aren't you usually creating things in the south? What brings you to Bloomington this time?"Braum sipped his wine glass before answering, "I didn't want to come either. Whether it's the treasure appraisal event hosted by the Long family tomorrow or the Hart family banquet the day after, I can refuse them all. But Sir Lawson's death forced me to come."Chad understood well. Sir Lawson and Sir Holt represented two seemingly different factions within their circle. With Sir Lawson's passing, it was still being determined whether a new faction would emerge or if one would dominate.Therefore, influential families were keen on hosting various gatherings to build connections.Wealthy figures like Braum had no choice but to attend, even if
The car sped along the highway and arrived in Jeems County within an hour.As soon as they arrived, they were greeted by a skyline filled with high-rise buildings, and the streets were bustling with luxury cars.As they entered the city center, they noticed crowds of people moving around, speaking various dialects from all over the country.The car finally stopped in front of a building named Great Stone Hall. As they got out, a beautiful woman in her 30s greeted them."Mr. Gael, you're finally here!" she said, looking expectantly behind Braum, ignoring Chad.Braum's face turned cold as he asked, "What are you looking at? Aren't you going to take us to see your boss?""Mr. Gael, where's the miracle doctor you mentioned?" The woman looked puzzled at Braum before finally noticing Chad.Braum, impatient, said, "Isn't he right here?"The woman did not believe it. "This young man is the miracle doctor? He doesn't look the part."Braum's face darkened, and he turned to leave. "Then
The stone was utterly black, emitting a dense, dark mist under Chad's Clairvoyant Eye.As soon as the red cloth was removed, a searing pain shot through Chad's forehead as if a red-hot iron had been pressed against it.However, Chad could not afford to worry about the pain. He was sure that the stone did not contain jade.He rushed toward Grace, grabbed the red cloth, and covered the stone again. "This stone can't be cut!""You think you can just say that? Do you know how much I spent on this stone? Get out of my way!" Grace was furious that the young man had stolen the spotlight and declared that her rough stone could not be cut.Chad turned to Braum, "Braum, control your woman!"Braum quickly stood in front of Chad. "Grace, listen to me. My brother must have a reason for saying this.""Listen to what? You fooled me into thinking he's a miracle doctor, and now you want me to believe he's a stone master?" Grace was enraged.She had already gotten a lot of bids on that stone. Gr
Places like the Great Stone Hall often employed advanced techniques to ensure they knew the contents of the stones without opening them.Grace had ways to determine if a stone contained valuable material without cutting it open. While there might be some outliers, she was usually quite accurate."Well, have you made up your mind? Once you're ready, we'll start. But let me be clear—if you lose, I won't make you pay. You'll just have to work here for two months."Chad, looking to buy time, agreed immediately. "Fine! How do we do this?"Grace smiled, "The wager is this—we each choose a rough stone. Once we've made our selections, we'll cut them open. Whoever has the higher value wins!""Deal!" Chad said, fully activating his Clairvoyant Eye and using the fire folk breathing technique to begin selecting stones in the hall.Under the Clairvoyant Eye, he could see the glow emanating from the stones, each emitting a different hue depending on its quality.Surprisingly, the stones in th
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