"What's hard about that?" Frederick chuckled."Are you kidding? The refining process is so difficult that even I can't guarantee I could make it work!" The elder brought out a pill-making furnace, and placed it on the table."Come on. I'd like to see if you're truly talented or just an ignorant fool!""A pill-making furnace? I never use one of these things when I refine pills!"Frederick glanced at the pill-making furnace disdainfully.The next moment, he slapped his palm on the table. The table didn’t move at all, but the medicinal herbs in the basket all flew up into the air!“T-This is Floral Dispersion! Throughout Drakonia, there are less than five people who know this pill-making technique!” the elder exclaimed in disbelief, stunned. “That's not all.”Frederick smiled slightly, and waved his hand around. The medicinal herbs scattered in the air before coalescing into a ball.“Sand Tower Formation! Another ancient pill-making technique!"The elder's jaw dropped.The m
The elder's facial expression stiffened. After a long time, he chuckled bitterly and shook his head."After meeting you today, I realize how far behind I am in my medicinal pursuit."In reality, the elder's level of medicinal pursuit wasn’t low at all. In fact, he was one of the best in the traditional medicine community of today.Very few people even knew that the receptionist of this small pharmacy was actually the last president of Drakonia's Traditional Medicine Association. The elder had witnessed too much nastiness in the business. Disheartened, he chose to retire."I still don't know what this pill is used for. Could you tell me?" he asked. The elder was ashamed to admit that he couldn't figure out the pill's usage, despite how Frederick had shown him the pill-making process.Frederick didn’t intend to keep any secrets. "After taking the pill, one's physical capabilities will double within two hours."The elder was stunned when he heard this.Doubling one's physical cap
Prospera Corporation held its board meeting at ten o'clock the next morning.The group directors all felt a little clueless. The group had been operating as usual during this period. Why did they suddenly have to meet with the board of directors?Everyone was talking in the conference room."Do you know why we're having this meeting today?""I have no idea! Mr. Woolworth, you have the most reliable sources. Did you find out anything?""Not at all!"Amidst the noise, Frederick and Jennifer walked into the conference room side-by-side.A man in his late twenties sat next to Jennifer. When he saw this, he frowned.The directors in the conference room shuddered when they saw Frederick. They recalled the bloody massacre that happened not long ago. Trembling, they all stood up."Mr. Lester, you're here!""Greetings, Mr. Lester!"They all smiled politely at him."Sit, sit. Please do away with the formalities."Frederick chuckled as if he was the boss here.The only man who was s
"On this basis!" Frederick declared.With that, he retrieved a box and placed it on the table. The words 'Revitalizing Pill' were written on the box. Shane was stunned for a moment—then he burst into laughter."Ms. York, I had no idea Prospera Corporation was so lacking in talent that we'd make a swindler the general manager! You cheat your way here. You're a fucking talent!" Shane guffawed. He laughed so hard that his stomach hurt."Was that funny?" Frederick retorted, and he retrieved another document. This was the listing permit the elder at the pharmacy delivered to him in the morning.[Revitalizing Pill is a health supplement that boosts your body's performance by 100 percent within two hours of taking it.]It was written clearly in black and white.Shane sneered."Swindlers are becoming more and more professional these days. However, do you know what the charges are for forging a fake listing permit? I could make you go to prison for up to five years with that!" he exc
For a while, the group directors seemed tempted.If what was written on the listing permit was true, Revitalizing Pill would undoubtedly become Prospera Corporation's trump card.Even if it couldn’t rake in profits of up to five billion dollars in a short period of time, the indirect benefits it provided Prospera Corporation would already surpass monetary value.After all, every influential person in the world would definitely want their bodily functions to improve by a hundred percent within two hours. It was a dream come true."Mr. Lester, how can you prove its efficacy?" one of the group directors asked."You'll find out once you try it yourself," Frederick said calmly.Everyone looked at each other, but none of them dared to try it. After all, the pill came from an unknown source. Nobody knew if it could be harmful to the body.A middle-aged man with plump cheeks snorted, and asked loudly, "Who the hell would dare to try it? What if we die?" He was Prospera Corporation's f
"Idiots! You're actually counting on a swindler!" Shane was shaking with anger when he saw how Donavan, who had always licked his boots, begged Frederick for help.However, Donavan couldn't care less about Shane's feelings right now. He repeatedly called his housekeeper and private doctor, urging them to send his father Leon Campbell to Prospera Corporation.Soon, a few bodyguards carried a stretcher into the conference room.Leon was on the stretcher. At this moment, his face was pale, and his lips trembled slightly. He could no longer say anything. Even his eyes were closed.“Mr. Campbell, we have done all we could,” the doctor said softly, head hung low.Donavan clenched his fists. He seemed aggrieved. Even if he knew little about medicine, he could tell there was no hope in saving Leon. The only thing he wished for was to fulfill Leon's dying wish.“Mr. Lester, please!” Donavan pleaded with Frederick.The chartered plane was ready to take off anytime. All they needed now w
"Adrenaline can't prolong his life for two hours," Frederick sneered. He looked at Shane as if he was looking at an idiot."Don't get cocky just yet. This old man might just die in a second!" Shane shouted.Donavan's expression turned horrid when he heard this. If it wasn’t for Shane's background, he would have torn Shane to pieces by now."Donavan, let's go!"The directors who were friends with Donavan came forward. They feared he would clash with Shane. Prospera Corporation dwarfed in comparison to Shane's background, let alone them.Donavan took a deep breath. He held back his anger, and nodded.Soon, Leon was put on a chartered plane to the Imperial Capital.All the directors of Prospera Corporation came along.They all wanted to witness this miracle.An hour and thirty minutes passed before they arrived at the Imperial Capital. It took another twenty minutes to get to the house where Donavan grew up.A total of one hour and fifty minutes had gone by. Leon's eyes were sti
"Mr. Lester, don't get my hopes up for nothing." Donavan frowned a little. However, he tried to smile since Frederick fulfilled his father's dying wish."You have twenty seconds." Frederick glanced at the stopwatch."Mr. Lester…"Donavan was about to speak when Frederick cut him off."Fifteen seconds.""Well, if you can save my father, I'll give you anything as long as it's within my power!" Donavan said through clenched jaws.Although Frederick's words sounded like nothing more than a myth, what if it was true?Frederick made a move as soon as Donavan finished his sentence. He couldn’t waste a single second.With a wave of his hand, multiple silver needles flew out from his sleeves and landed on Leon's acupoints.Frederick wasn’t wrong. Although Leon was no longer moving, there was still a chance to save him.Frederick used his silver needles to lock on to this chance. After that, he rushed over to Leon and repeatedly smacked the latter’s body."This is ridiculous! Do you t
Heston was still scoffing when he received a call from Giovanni.He was taken aback, and he nervously glanced at Frederick. 'No way…'The moment he picked up the phone, he got a torrent of scolding.Meanwhile, a bloody power struggle was underway in the Imperial Capital.After the Conservatives took down Woody, their ambition surged. They now aimed to dismantle the entire Radicals faction. Though the Radicals had already compromised in the Woody affair, they were taken aback by the Conservatives' greed and refused to back down any further.A fierce conflict broke out between the two sides, quickly escalating into open warfare. The entire Imperial Capital was placed under lockdown, with martial law in effect. Gunfire and smoke filled the air as both sides clashed, and the violence soon spread across Drakonia. Armies from all regions were mobilized, and a war was about to erupt. At this critical moment, the First Elder woke up.Years ago, after deposing the Dark Monarch of
Senspiras, located in the southeast of Drakonia, was also a neighboring country of Drakonia. It also has the largest population of overseas Drakonians. Many of the wealthy families in Senspiras migrated from Drakonia within the past century or two. The current richest man in Senspiras was one such example."Is Mr. Stone your father?" Frederick raised an eyebrow and asked."Looks like you've got some sense! Name your price!" Heston smirked, and pulled out a checkbook.Frederick's expression darkened."Your dad's assets are not even enough to wipe my shoes. Who do you think you are, pretending to be a big shot? Get lost!"Frederick quickly realized that Heston was just a spoiled brat who would throw money around bullying people. Since he wasn't much of a real threat, Frederick wasn't bothered by dealing with him. Upon hearing Frederick's words, Heston was stunned. "Are you out of your mind? My dad is the richest man in Senspiras! How dare you belittle him?" “So what? Your enti
Sylvia had so many questions. She wanted to know what Frederick had been doing to provoke such dangerous enemies. She wanted to know if Frederick had really killed a hundred people. She wanted to understand how her son had gained such abilities. And most of all, she wondered if Frederick had been living this kind of disturbing life all these years."Mom, we'll talk about it when we get home," Frederick said, gently lifting Sylvia and leaving the company.On the way, Frederick lightly tapped on Sylvia's head, and she quickly fell unconscious. He had used a special method to erase part of her memory.When they arrived home, Sylvia slowly woke up."Fred! Why are you suddenly home?" Sylvia exclaimed in surprise when she saw Frederick."I'm about to go on a long trip, so I came to visit. Why are you sleeping on the couch instead of in your room?" Frederick smiled.Sylvia sat up from the couch, feeling a bit stiff and sore."I was talking to your sister on the phone. How did I
"Yes, it was me. If no one managed to escape, the entire Steinfields family—except for children under sixteen and elders over seventy—should be dead by now," Frederick said with a smirk.If he didn't deter the Steinfields with a show of force, others might try the same methods against him in the future.Hearing this, Kaizer's face went blank and terror filled his eyes. At that moment, Frederick's phone rang. It was Melanie calling. Frederick answered, and put the call on speaker. "How did it go? Tell me, so Kaizer here can hear," Frederick said."There were a hundred and seventy-three Steinfields. Fifty-two were children and elders. The remaining hundred have all been executed!" Melanie reported. Kaizer spat out a mouthful of blood in shock. "No way! We're the Steinfields! The Steinfields of Imperial Capital! How could this happen?"In a panic, Kaizer fumbled with his phone, trying to call his family. However, every call he made went unanswered."You'll find out for sure onc
"Let her go!"A sharp voice rang out.Kaizer instinctively turned around, and he was stunned by Nella's beauty. He couldn't believe someone like her existed."Nella, why did you come down?" Jasmine called out, her eyes widened in panic. She had specifically told them not to come down.Nella trembled in fear. "Ms. Smith, we were worried about you!"Though she was terrified, she still stepped forward. She couldn't just stand by and watch Jasmine get assaulted."Well, well, Frederick sure is lucky with women. But now, they're all mine. Who would've thought that I'd be blessed with a feast before leaving Drakonia!" Kaizer was practically drooling.He let go of Jasmine, and rushed toward Nella eagerly. Nella backed away step by step, but soon found herself cornered."Haha, come to me!" Kaizer spread his arms wide, lunging toward Nella.Just as he was about to grab her, a thunderous crash shook the room. The outer wall of the building crumbled down.Frederick had burst through it a
Meanwhile, Frederick had just gotten off the plane. As soon as he turned on his phone, he saw a long list of missed calls from Selene.He immediately felt uneasy. Selene would never call him so many times unless something urgent had happened.He was about to call her back when his phone rang again.Frederick answered Selene's call quickly, but before he could ask anything, Selene's tearful voice came through."Fred, Mom's been kidnapped!"Frederick's face darkened instantly, and his killing aura surged."Alright. Don't worry, Mom will be fine."With that, Frederick hung up the phone; he then immediately called Melanie, who was still in the Imperial Capital, lazily lounging in bed."Do you have any intelligence on the Steinfields in the Imperial Capital?" Frederick asked through gritted teeth.He didn't need much thought to figure out who was behind this. There was hardly anyone left in Mirage City bold enough to cross him, except for Kaizer. And now, Sylvia had been kidnapped
When the elevator doors opened, Jasmine stepped out into the lobby.Kaizer's eyes lit up as he eyed her from head to toe. Though he had seen pictures of her before, she was more of an eye candy in person. Kaizer, holding his rifle, approached her. "Ms. Smith, you certainly kept me waiting!""What do you want with me?" Jasmine asked coldly. She knew that showing fear or vulnerability would only embolden these lawless men."Ms. Smith, why don't you take a guess?" Kaizer reached for Jasmine and lifted her chin with the barrel of his gun, forcing her to look at him.Jasmine met his gaze without a hint of fear."Is it money you want? The company has ten million in cash reserves. You can take it, and I guarantee I won't call the police. We can pretend nothing ever happened as long as no one is hurt. As for the funds in the company’s accounts, you wouldn’t be able to take it even if I transfer the money to you with today’s financial systems," Jasmine spoke calmly."Ms. Smith, you're q
Bang!With a loud crash, the door was violently kicked open. Kaizer and his men stormed into Frederick’s place.Sylvia was startled, and she shouted, "What do you guys want?" "We're here to kidnap you!" Kaizer strode toward Sylvia. Then, he snatched away her phone and crushed it."Tie her up and take her away!" Kaizer and his men acted quickly. Selene, on the other end of the video call, was shocked by the strangers. Fortunately, she was still on alert. She quickly tried to call Frederick while shaking with fear. However, Frederick’s phone was off since he was on a flight."How’s everything going on your end?" Kaizer asked his men over the phone."We’ve rigged all four walls of Aerowind Enterprise with high-powered explosives. Once we detonate them, the whole building will turn to ashes," his subordinate reported.A smile finally appeared on Kaizer’s face. "Good, I’m heading over now." Soon, Kaizer arrived at Aerowind Enterprise with a backpack."I want to see Ms. Sm
Upon hearing Frederick’s words, Woody stumbled. "Take him away!" one of the senior officials from the Supervision Department ordered.The respected elder of the Drakonia Royal Court, Woody, was escorted away along with the evidence and witnesses."After today, the Lamberts will cease to exist, and you're finally free." Frederick sighed in relief, and smiled at Easton.Easton looked slightly lost. He wasn’t sure what to do next with his sudden freedom. "What's wrong? Struggling to find a new purpose in life?" Frederick teased.Easton nodded, and replied, "Yeah, my ambitions have been completely worn down these three years. I feel a bit aimless.""Should I find you a job?" Frederick suggested casually."It’s best if I could work for you, Mr. Lester!" Easton’s eyes lit up with excitement."I have a pharmaceutical company under me. If you're interested, you could take the position of Chief of Biomedical Engineering," Frederick said jokingly. To his surprise, Easton was genuinely