"Unfortunately, Mr. Ballard has gone out," Rosalie said firmly as her gaze swept over Madeline.Sebastian had gone out?Isabel glanced at her watch. It was only 8:30 am. "Well… did he say when he was coming back?" She persisted. "Um…" Rosalie frowned as she looked up at Isabel.She instinctively felt guarded around Isabel, especially after how affectionate she had been with Sebastian when they signed the contract. This had made Rosalie even more wary of her. "Ms. Griffin, please don't misunderstand. Developing a good relationship with the World Medical Association is going to bring great benefits to the projects of both our companies."I heard that you and Astrocorp got into a bit of a conflict recently, which is why it's affected the launch of Arctic Snow Group and Northstar Pharma's new joint anti-cancer drug project in Yarroland. "However, with the World Medicine Association's support, it'll be more than 100 times better than even ten Astrocorps. Besides, the Arctic Snow
News spread about Sebastian, who was known as the miracle doctor who had joined the traditional medicine competition. The fact that he was personally doing consultations at St. James Hospital brought countless patients in Steinberg flocking to the hospital, and it was so packed at the entrance that it was almost impossible to get in.As everyone stood in line, waiting eagerly to get their pulse checked by Sebastian, an elongated black Rolls-Royce suddenly appeared at the entrance.Several foreign men got out of the car and surrounded a fair, tall, and beautiful foreign woman as they walked into the hospital together.It was Madeline.After entering through the main doors of St. James Hospital, she headed straight for the packed traditional medicine clinic. When she got to the door, she made a point of taking off her sunglasses as she looked in Sebastian's direction.When she was sure that Sebastian was at the hospital, she took a number and started waiting in line with the oth
Aaron himself didn't believe that Sebastian had only learned traditional medicine for three years. Even if this was true, he had countless ways to persuade himself not to believe it.It would be too much of a blow, especially to his fragile soul. "How can a person diagnose a condition based just on looking? Mr. Sorne never mentioned that," Madeline said, looking curiously at Aaron.She felt that Aaron was also a pretty good young traditional medicine doctor. She assumed that he would know about consultations that were based just on observation.Aaron was amused. It wasn't that Edison didn't want to mention it. It was just that he didn't know how to do it either.Observing one's energy wasn't an easy feat. Otherwise, the traditional medicine industry wouldn't have a saying about how those who could diagnose a condition based on observation were like a god. "About this, it would be better to ask Dr. Ballard. To be honest, I don't know how to do it either." Aaron really didn't wan
The young man who had brought his friend in hesitated when he heard what the foreigners had to say."You can decide if you want him to get an operation or if you want me to treat him." Sebastian stopped when he saw the young man's hesitation.Only those who were trusted could heal. The prerequisite for treating someone using traditional medicine was that the patient had to trust the doctor. Otherwise, the doctor would refuse treatment. It was one of the rules of the industry."Are you crazy? You don't even have any equipment for sterilization!" Clyde exclaimed urgently.Sebastian ignored him and waited for the young man to answer."I trust you, Dr. Ballard. Will my friend be able to stand up again?" the young man asked after hesitating for at least a minute. He had made up his mind."Yes!" Sebastian said. He pierced the three-foot-long golden needle through the back of the patient's neck until the tip of the needle appeared from his coccyx. Sebastian began transferring vital ener
"You'll die like this!" One of the Yutarians slashed at Sebastian's neck. Madeline screamed, closing her eyes in fear. Sebastian was only a doctor. He was nowhere as solidly built as the Yutarian was. The slash came out of nowhere, and Sebastian seemed dazed with fright. He stood there without moving. Aaron looked at the Yutarian man as if he were an idiot. Had he really just raised his machete to slash at Sebastian? Even a laser wouldn't necessarily be able to hit Sebastian. When it came to medical skills, Sebastian was probably the best that Aaron had ever seen. However, when it came to agility, Sebastian was undoubtedly the most amazing person Aaron had seen in his entire life. No one could compare.Just as the knife was about to touch Sebastian's neck, he suddenly disappeared. The short and pudgy Yutarian was startled. He thought he'd seen a ghost. Before he could recover, Sebastian slapped him on his back.Sebastian had only used one-tenth of his strength, so th
Therefore, Sebastian wanted to provoke the people behind them to anger by making them die a tragic death. After that he was hoping that they would reveal their targets.Sebastian glanced coldly at the Yutarians and gestured for Zane to call the emergency room in the modern medicine department.After all, the hospital had to go on operating as usual. They couldn't let the Yutarian scum die in the traditional medicine consultation room.However, by the time the medical staff arrived, the Yutarians had already been tormented beyond belief. Even speaking took a great effort on their part, and they could only be carried off on stretchers by the medical staff.The truth was that even the most advanced medical techniques in the emergency room would be unable to save them."I didn't think you knew martial arts too, Dr. Ballard!" Madeline looked excited as she waved her hands around to emphasize her point."I guess you can say I know a bit about it," Sebastian said very modestly. He had
Isabel had obviously been studying the product for the past few days with the technical department. A product that had been able to get rid of Marissa's blemishes within three hours when nothing had worked on them for over a decade had tremendous commercial potential.Sebastian nodded slightly and said, "Yes, it's better than I thought it would be.""Which bottle do you think would be better? The transparent one, or the pink one, or the blue one?" Isabel pointed at the bottles on the table, which were a variety of colors and shapes."I think this one is good," Henrietta said, picking up a pink bottle.She was a young woman, after all. She preferred bottles that looked more attractive. Aaron glanced at the bottles on the table and thought for a moment. He picked up one of the bottles and said, "This one's better."The one he had picked up was a transparent bottle, but it was larger in volume and could hold more.Obviously, the men thought of things in a more practical way.Seb
Sebastian rolled his eyes at Aaron. Why was he being so tactless? Did he have to mention that?Meanwhile, Hunter and two Yutarians in traditional Yutarian clothes were in a neighborhood of villas in the suburbs of Steinberg. They were sitting in a luxurious private room at Grande Club, sipping tea.At that moment, a black-clad man walked in and said something softly in Hunter's ear.Hunter couldn't help frowning. He instructed him at once, "Tell them to carry them in. After that, send someone to get Mr. Baxter in here."The black-clad man nodded and turned to leave."Mr. Stellus, Mr. Clarke and Mr. Monte have both been killed," Hunter said to one of the tanned Yutarian men."What?" Juan Stellus' eyebrow twitched. They had only been in Dramon for two days, and two of his subordinates had already gotten killed?In less than five minutes, several black-clad men carried two stretchers inside.The two Yutarian men on the stretchers had died horrible deaths. There were still pieces
After all, Octavius was an expert at the fourth level of the Celestial realm. How could he be unable to withstand even one blow from Sebastian?There was a thump as Octavius fell heavily on the ground about 40 feet away. He spat out a huge mouthful of blood.After a long time, he raised his head in disbelief and stared at Sebastian in shock. "You… How could you—"Sebastian huffed coldly and toyed with the Spirimist pill in his hand. He scoffed and asked, "Is everyone in the Healer Sect an idiot like you? If I can refine Spirimist pills, how could I be less powerful than you?"The heavens have their own laws, so we'll end things here for today. I hope the Healer Sect will learn its lesson. If you cause trouble again, I wouldn't mind wiping out your entire sect."Remember, I never joke with my enemies." Sebastian turned and walked toward the entrance of the venue. As Sebastian passed the crowd, they all stood up to clear a path for him. They watched him walk off into the distance.
There was an uproar from the crowd as soon as Sebastian spoke."Isn't Ballard being too harsh? The head elder of the Healer Sect has already humbled himself to beg him. Why isn't he showing him even the slightest respect?""That's right. Cedric is a rare talent in the Healer Sect. If he just dies in this manner, it will be a loss to the mystic sects.""Even if it's just for the sake of those in the mystic sects, Ballard shouldn't be so cold and unfeeling."The crowd muttered darkly. They were all against Sebastian.Octavius felt more confident when he heard the crowd. The crowd's emotions were very important. If everyone felt sorry for Cedric, they could exert pressure on Sebastian and force him to let Cedric go. Even the Warrior League wouldn't risk angering the crowd for Sebastian's sake. Besides, Sebastian's biggest ally was the Warrior League. Would he really offend the Healer Sect so thoroughly?Octavius smiled thinly and said to Sebastian, "Mr. Ballard, I'm sure you'v
Cries of surprise and disbelief erupted at once. Cedric, who had been confident of winning, was now completely dumbstruck."This is impossible! You're cheating!" he shouted. He couldn't suppress the shock he felt. However, he realized at once that he had blurted it out without thinking.There wasn't a single person within 80 feet of Sebastian. How could Sebastian have cheated?Octavius glared grimly at Cedric. There were over a thousand pairs of eyes watching. Saying that Sebastian had cheated was ridiculous.He was thinking quickly about how to extricate themselves from the mess when a gold pill fell into Sebastian's palm."Although Spirimist pills aren't top-grade mystic pills, I'm sure it's several grades higher than a Spiritual Energy Pill. Would any of the senior members from the Healer Sect be interested in testing out its authenticity?" Sebastian held the Spirimist pill in his hand and turned to look in the northwest direction, where the Medcrofters' grandstand was. A
"Hmph!" Octavius huffed coldly and turned his head to one side."The competition now begins." A white-robed old man walked up to the rostrum and announced the beginning of the competition in a loud voice.The apprentices of the Healer Sect and Medcity all crowded around the sides of the arena to pick the medicinal herbs that they needed. The participants knew that they weren't the main event that day—they were only there to make Cedric stand out.However, everyone wanted to show off their skills in front of a crowd of a thousand people. If they caught the eye of the elders in their sects, they would be able to get the elders' skill passed on to them.Even if they couldn't shine as brightly as Cedric did, they could at least become one of the core apprentices. Sebastian yawned and asked Cedric rather impatiently, "Are you going to compete or not? Aren't you just refining Spiritual Energy Pills? Must you dawdle so much? My time is limited." He pointed to his wristwatch as he spok
Cedric said, "To tell you the truth, I'll be refining a Spiritual Energy Pill today! Didn't you just say that my Spiritual Energy Pill is worthless compared to a mystic pill? Then refine one and show us all! Do you dare to do so?"Cedric shook the waiver he was holding.A white-clad youth sitting behind Octavius couldn't help frowning slightly. His name was Nicholas Thornton, and he was the young sect leader of Medcity. Medcity hadn't sent him to compete in the Medical Congress. His only purpose was to observe. Besides, Nicholas was self-aware and knew that he was no match for Cedric with his own knowledge of pill refining. Therefore, there was no need for Medcity to embarrass itself. However, Medcity and the Healer Sect had a very close relationship. Nicholas couldn't help being worried that Cedric would make a mistake. He lowered his voice and said to Octavius, "Mr. Fuller, if that Ballard fellow really can refine a pill that's in the mystic pill grade, won't Cedric…"Nicholas
"You're much too inexperienced to compete in refining pills. I'll give you one final chance to give up on the idea of betting your life," Sebastian said impassively.Cedric wasn't the only one who laughed. Everyone in the venue burst out into mocking laughter."Who does he think he's talking to? That's the young Refinist of the Healer Sect.""Yeah! I heard that a year ago, Cedric had already attained the skill of refining Spiritual Energy Pills, which are the most premium kind among the true pills. How can a layman like Sebastian be so boastful?""I think that he's just trying to give himself a way out. It's a pity that Cedric won't fall for it."Everyone in the crowd was speaking contemptuously about Sebastian.Cedric clasped his hands behind his back and began the Square Steps footwork. He walked slowly down the steps and gazed in Sebastian's direction as he said, "Ballard, I'm not looking down on you, but what gives you the right to brag in front of me?"I don't mind telling
In the center of the venue, there was an empty piece of land that was about the size of a soccer field. Seats rose in tiers around it. The tiers were already filled with martial sect apprentices who had come to watch.Bertie and Drake headed straight to the main grandstand on the north side. They bowed respectfully to Sebastian and said, "Please be seated, Mr. Ballard."Sebastian did not stand on formality with the two of them. He sat in the main seat of the north grandstand at once.Bertie and Drake sat down on either side of him. This made several of the younger people present look at Sebastian. Opposite them, in the south grandstand, several elderly men stared at Sebastian as they muttered to each other. They pointed at him from time to time. One of the old men looked displeased as he spoke to those around him."Those are the elders of the Healer Sect. The ones sitting beside them are elders of other sects who are on good terms with the Healer Sect," Drake said quietly in Se
After ten minutes or so, Sebastian felt as if he was sitting on a volcano. Every single pore in his body felt as if it would catch on fire.The air around Sebastian burst into flame, and even his clothes were burnt to ash. However, the extreme heat turned into extreme cold in just an instant.Layers of frost and ice coated Sebastian's body at once. It was the result of light and dark energy fighting for authority in Sebastian's body. After some time, the spiritual energy in Sebastian's body suddenly surged toward his limbs. Everything happened so suddenly that his skin cracked into deep fissures, unable to withstand the immense pressure.Blood seeped out of the cracks on his skin.Sebastian felt as if there were countless bugs and ants gnawing his body, and the pain made him wish that he was dead. Finally, after an hour, the cracks on Sebastian's body slowly healed as the two conflicting forces of spiritual energy merged into one.As Sebastian slowly opened his eyes, a powerfu
At Sebastian's current level, celestial pills were beyond him.After hearing Sebastian's description, both Bertie and Drake looked at him, their eyes shining. Prior to hearing this, they had been suspicious of where the energy replenishing pills had come from, but they no longer doubted that Sebastian had refined them."I didn't expect you to have the skills of a Refinist at such a young age, Mr. Ballard," Bertie said, looking awed.Sebastian smiled faintly and said, "Refining pills isn't actually that complicated. You just need to control the spiritual energy and the heat with your mind so that you can speed up the decomposition of the medicinal herbs in the medicine furnace. "However, Refinists have different levels of skill, so the effective components that remain at the end of the process also differ."Bertie and Drake both looked confused, so Sebastian didn't explain further. He weighed the cauldron in one hand and said firmly, "Rise!"The palm-sized cauldron rose up into t