Being pulled along by Hannah, Chase had no choice but to keep up with her pace. Did she say her mentor? Had the miracle doctor Skylar returned? Chase suddenly remembered who Hannah's mentor was.Deep inside Herb Hall, Chase finally met the miracle doctor—a small, scruffy old man. Seeing Hannah leading a stranger straight into his room, Skylar's face showed clear displeasure."Hannah, you're still unmarried, and you're holding hands with a man? What kind of behavior is this? Let go of him!" Skylar's tone carried a mix of anger and affection."Master, this is my brother, Chase, the one I told you about. And this is my sister, Quinn," Hannah said as she introduced them, releasing Chase's hand."This is my master, the renowned miracle healer, Skylar Lyman.""Greetings, Master Skylar," Chase and Quinn greeted respectfully."So, you're Chase?""You've heard of me?""Hmph, you're the young troublemaker who's turned all of Capital City upside down. It's hard not to know about you.""I
Skylar's words immediately grabbed the attention of Chase and the others, who leaned in closer to listen.True to his reputation as a miracle doctor, Skylar had discerned that Bianca's affliction was the Dragon Song Physique without Chase even needing to explain. Even more impressively, he had identified a method to expel it in such a short time."Master, what is the method?" Chase asked when Skylar did not immediately continue.Quinn, who was equally anxious, spoke up as well. "Master, please help her."Even Hannah could not hold back, pleading, "Master, please save her for my sake."Seeing the hopeful expressions of the three, Skylar decided not to delay any further and began to explain in detail."There is a way, but given the current state of the world, it is impossible to accomplish.""What do you mean by that, Master Skylar?" Chase asked, puzzled."To expel the Dragon Song Physique from this girl, the only solution is to find the world's sole True Dragon. The Dragon Song
Skylar was unexpectedly asking the two women to leave."They're both my sisters. If you have something to say, Master Skylar, just say it directly," Chase responded firmly, indicating that his sisters were not outsiders.Hearing this, Skylar hesitated for a moment before finally speaking. "I never imagined that the one with the most True Dragon bloodline would be you. As expected of the Collins family's descendant.""Master, you know the Collins family? You know who I am?" Chase asked curiously."Chase Collins, the last descendant of the Collins family in Capital City. How could I not know? I even held you when you were born, but I never thought that over 20 years would pass so quickly, and you'd grow up like this," Skylar said with a hint of nostalgia on his face."Master, did you know my father?" Chase quickly inquired upon hearing Skylar's words."I not only knew your father, but I also knew most of the Collins family," Skylar said slowly, gazing at Chase."Please tell me mor
"Become a True Dragon? Master Skylar, do you mean that if I keep absorbing the True Dragon's blood, I will eventually turn into a dragon?" Chase asked in disbelief."Exactly. This is the greatest secret of expelling the Dragon Song Physique and also the fundamental reason behind your Collins family's downfall," Skylar revealed, divulging a monumental secret.Chase, however, still did not quite grasp it. "How is this related to the fall of my Collins family?"Skylar continued, "Back then, the True Dragon resided in your Collins family's secret realm, and the world learned of it. Rumors spread that the True Dragon was injured, which incited greed. "Many forces joined hands and pressured your father to hand over the True Dragon. Your father refused, leading to a fierce battle. That fight affected the entire realm. It is because of that battle that beings above the martial lord can no longer walk freely in the world."Even though your father fought valiantly till the end, the Collins
Now, only the Martial Soul Hall remained. Chase made up his mind—once he found the Martial Soul Hall, he would not show any mercy."Kid, the Martial Soul Hall isn't as simple as you think. It has the backing of the Sosa Clan," Skylar warned, sensing Chase's resolve and feeling uneasy about it.The Sosa Clan!Even though Chase was not deeply familiar with the sects of the cultivation world, he had heard of the Sosa Clan. Known as one of the Four Great Clans among the "Two Sects, Three Schools, and Four Clans", the Sosa Clan was more infamous than many of the more renowned sects, all because of one reason.The Sosa Clan was an assassin organization. From the lowest ranks to the highest, they were all assassins. As long as one could pay the price, even the leader of the Sosa Clan could be hired for a job."So, the Sosa Clan was involved back then too?" Chase asked."I never said that! Don't jump to conclusions," Skylar quickly denied, looking as if he wanted to avoid any trouble.S
Moonfall Hotel was renowned for its exquisite and high-end offerings. It was the kind of establishment known only to a select few.Currently, the entire hotel was booked out, with no outsiders allowed entry. The only way in was through an invitation, each one worth a considerable sum on its own.Inside the hotel, a considerable number of people had already gathered, forming small groups and engaging in casual conversations. A closer look would reveal that none of these individuals were ordinary—each was either a prominent heir or someone of considerable prowess.At that moment, a figure entered through the door, instantly drawing the attention of everyone present."Zach, you've finally arrived," greeted Alan, the heir to the Kayden family. It was hard to believe that the usually arrogant heir of the Kayden family was speaking in such a deferential tone, almost like a servant in Zach Sosa's presence."Haha, as the host of this gathering, of course, I'd be here. Don't mind me; just
Initially, Chase had not paid much attention to the event, but now he has become more vigilant. What kind of gathering would require a powerful marquis of martial arts to guard the entrance? Such individuals were typically honored guests in prestigious families even in Capital City, not some doormen."We're here for the banquet," Chase said calmly.However, the man did not step aside immediately. Instead, he asked, "May I see your invitation card?"Chase sighed and pulled out the invitation card from his pocket. "Can we go in now?" He waved the card in front of the guard.The guard immediately moved aside and even courteously opened the doors to the hall.As Chase and his companions stepped inside, they found the venue moderately sized, yet not crowded.Their entrance did not draw much attention, but Chase's quick scan of the room revealed a couple of familiar faces. However, this was not the right moment for greetings."Hannah, did your mentor mention who you were supposed to
Byron spoke with a smile. He thought that once Chase realized he was from the Hawkins family, he would start to cozy up to him."Introduce these two, huh? Not so fast. I need to ask you something first. Once I have my answers, then I'll introduce them," Chase said, wearing an enigmatic smile.Byron was puzzled but did not dwell on it too much. He assumed Chase was just trying to get some kind of benefit in return."The Hawkins family was in hiding before, weren't they? So why are you here now?" Chase asked."Rubbish! Who says we were hiding? We were in seclusion, in training! Don't you know the difference?" Byron snapped, his tone suddenly sharper as if someone had struck a nerve.This was clearly a touchy subject; had they not been at a social event, anyone daring to mention this to his face would surely have received a harsh lesson.Byron's outburst quickly drew the attention of those nearby."Alright, seclusion it is then. If that's the case, where exactly is your family doin