Apart from the wind in the mountains, the only sound they heard was an occasional moan.Sebastian used a dry branch as a torch and handed it to Rose, who took it and walked into the cave first.Everything in the cave was neatly organized. Someone had obviously lived there. However, there were now only a few Pinnacle Sect apprentices who were clearly on their last breath. Apart from them, there was also a middle-aged man who had been trapped in a water tank that was about half the height of an average man.Sebastian glanced at the middle-aged man and asked, "Is your name Kairo?""You're…" The middle-aged man lifted his head very weakly to look at Sebastian."My lord is asking you something." Nina stepped forward and prodded the middle-aged man's throat with her finger, as if it was a sword. The moment her finger touched the middle-aged man's neck, a bloody scratch appeared at once."Hmph!" The middle-aged man stared scornfully at them. He turned and asked Nina, "Do you think t
Kairo was startled. He looked at Sebastian with vacant eyes. "Tell me how the person who was cursed is right now."Sebastian told Kairo about Whitney and Madeline's conditions in detail."They've been infected with the Malleus worm." Kairo said in confusion, "This kind of poisonous worm can only be transmitted if there's skin-to-skin contact. You said that one of them was your woman, so—""How dare you." Nina slapped Kairo before he could finish the sentence.Sebastian reached out to stop Nina and told Kairo what had happened in the hotel corridor.Kairo couldn't help laughing loudly. "I see! That slut Tessa has finally reaped what she sowed!"After Kairo had pledged himself to Ethan, Tessa had kept trying to seduce him in private so that she could learn about Bose curses from him.In the end, Kairo had succumbed to the temptation and had told Tessa about his skills in curses. However, just as Kairo was about to kill Ethan and break free of Sword Towers' control, Tessa had st
Terence spoke firmly.Ethan thought for a long time. He sighed in resignation and said, "It's not easy to get rid of Sebastian. Even if we have over a dozen experts in the Celestial realm, Steinberg is the territory of the Warrior League. If we make too much of a fuss, the Warrior League is sure to step in."That was what worried Ethan the most. Otherwise, he would have been eager to attack Sebastian with Terence at once."That's easy." Terence smiled menacingly and aimed three blows at the air.Before long, several Sword Towers experts all came up to Terence and Ethan. They bowed and said, "Greetings to Mr. Whitehall and Mr. Manderly!"Terence reached out and took a few gold pills and a bottle of pale blue medicine. He handed it to them and said, "This is a camopill and a fairy draught. Do as I told you before. If you can't come to me with Sebastian's head in two days' time, then you can kill yourselves."One of them stepped forward and took the camopills and draught from Terenc
Sebastian returned to the convenience store. He had just brewed himself a cup of tea when Zane asked in surprise, "Seb, what tea is that? Why is it so fragrant?""It's poison," Sebastian said, smiling faintly as he looked at the fresh green tea leaves in his cup.At the beginning, Sebastian hadn't realized anything strange about the tea, but he had immediately sensed that something was wrong after his second sip.His vital energy had begun to ricochet wildly inside his body, and both his palms had started sweating.It was clear that something was wrong with the tea.Sebastian had walked very slowly on purpose, because he was listening carefully to what was going on behind him.He hadn't heard the entire conversation between the white-haired old man and the teahouse owner, but he had got the gist of it.Sebastian had only wanted to know what poison they had given him.For the past few days, Sebastian had been studying the curse-breaking methods in the Sacred Medicine Secret Annal
Nina's words were earnest.At that moment, the rich voice of a middle-aged man came from outside the door. "Is everything well with you, Mr. Ballard?"Sebastian turned to look at the door. He was very familiar with the voice. "Mr. Dunhill?"Angus and two black-clad bodyguards were standing at the door, and there was a white-haired old man behind them.The white-haired old man was deathly pale, and even though he was standing there without moving, he was coughing non-stop. He was leaning heavily on his walking stick, and his hands were trembling uncontrollably."Mr. Ballard, I hope I'm not disturbing you," Angus said courteously."Not at all. Please sit down." Sebastian got up and told Zane to carry a few chairs over so that Angus and the old man could sit."Who's this?" Sebastian asked, looking at the old man once they had been seated."This is my father. I've mentioned him to you before, Mr. Ballard. I'd like to ask if you can help him to improve his health," Angus said, looki
Silas couldn't help looking surprised. Sebastian didn't look like he was lying, but he was drinking the poisonous tea himself."Mr. Ballard, you—" Angus looked at Sebastian in confusion."One who hopes to neutralize a poison must first test the poison. I've recently developed an interest in making antidotes, so I bought some poison to drink." Sebastian lied quickly.Angus laughed wryly. Only someone like Sebastian would do something like that."Mr. Ballard, it is clear that you are bold and also very skilled!" Angus' eyes gleamed as he stared at the teacup that Sebastian was holding.Sebastian only smiled slightly. He threw his head back and drank another large cup before pulling out a silver needle to give Silas acupuncture.An hour later, Angus left the convenience store with Silas.After sending them off, Sebastian picked up a note from the table. Angus had clearly placed it there before leaving. There were only a few words on it."Be careful of the Pinnacle Sect."Sebastia
How could he know anything about the Pinnacle Sect?Besides, the stall owners had all appeared at the same time as Angus had, which made Sebastian even more suspicious. When he saw that the middle-aged man had three holes on the back of his hand, Sebastian had finally understood.The middle-aged man had disguised himself as Silas, and he had acted as if he was on the brink of death.The middle aged man suddenly burst into laughter. He stared at Sebastian and nodded slightly as he said, "You've got a good eye.""Tell me who you are." Sebastian looked at the middle-aged man with his hands behind his back."We're from Sword Towers! We have come on the orders of Mr. Manderly to take your head!" the old man announced confidently."Even if he had come himself, there's no guarantee that he would be able to take me. What makes lackeys like you so confident?" Sebastian asked in a relaxed tone.The middle-aged man shook his head slightly and said, "Hmph! You've been infected with the fa
Startled, Sebastian hastily pulled out his phone and called Whitney. However, he couldn't get through.He hissed sharply, and his heart sank. Had Sword Towers really kidnapped Whitney?He found Blake's number and called him at once. After a long time, Blake finally answered. He said, "Mr. Ballard—""Blake, contact the Warrior League men who are responsible for protecting Whitney!" On the other end of the phone, Blake remained silent for several seconds before saying guiltily, "Sebastian, they're already… they're…""Already what?" Sebastian asked urgently."They're all dead. Mr. Jorson and I are currently pursuing the murderers and trying to track Ms. Sutton down," Blake said heavily.Sebastian was thunderstruck. His phone fell onto the floor.After he had calmed down slightly, his hand tightened around the middle-aged man's neck.The man felt it becoming more difficult to breathe, and he began flailing around. However, the more he struggled, the harder it was to breathe."
Javier fell with a thump onto the floor. He stared dazedly as Kayden was tied to a long bench with a rope."Bring in the family members of the victim. Who from the law enforcement hall will carry out the punishment?" Sebastian demanded.He pulled out a silver needle and pierced one of Kayden's acupuncture points, which would make him more alert.When a man in a wheelchair was pushed into the hall by a young woman who looked very frail, Sebastian stood up quickly.He said to the young man, "Kayden is the reason your family's fallen apart. We'll torture him to death very soon.""That asshole! He deserves to be slashed a million times!" the young man yelled at Kayden, clenching his fists tightly."Don't get agitated. He won't die before he gets cut 7,000 times. Although you don't have the right to carry out the execution, you can splash salt water over his wounds!"Sebastian took a bucket from one of the law enforcement hall apprentices and placed it in front of the young man."Se
At least that man had not had to grovel to the perpetrators to thank them. Not only did Brayden have to grovel to the law enforcement hall men, he even had to thank them!After about four hours, when Kayden had pulled up his pants, he went over to Brayden and said in a slightly ashamed tone, "Inspector Jefferson, I… I had no choice!"He sounded as if he was completely innocent.Brayden wanted to murder him. Just a minute earlier, when Joaquin had called out his name, he had been shaking with excitement. He had even forgotten about the pain of having his crotch injured and lunged toward Darla like a hungry wolf. Now, he was standing in front of Brayden, acting innocent?Brayden had only gotten into this state because of Kayden!After sending away all the reporters, Joaquin sent a message to Sebastian. In less than ten minutes, Sebastian sauntered back into the restaurant. He glanced at Darla, who was lying on the floor with a vacant look in her eyes. Sebastian patted Brayden's sh
If the incident was broadcast, it would be sure to cause an uproar, and Boren would become the center of the storm.However, Sebastian had made up his mind, and Joaquin didn't dare to try and dissuade him. He had no choice but to do as Sebastian had commanded and call over the news teams from all three states' television stations.Since the head director of a state was calling them personally, none of them dared to refuse. In less than two hours, the news teams from all three state television stations had arrived and were in position."What news are we broadcasting today, Mr. Ballard?" a female reporter asked Sebastian.She had seen how messy the place was, and there didn't seem to be anything for them to report about."Later, these people are going to help a family improve the gene pool, and I need you to broadcast the entire process live. Before you do, please play a recording of a phone call from Inspector Jefferson," Sebastian said. He sent the recording of the phone call
"Kneel!" Sebastian suddenly yelled.Brayden yelped with fear and fell to his knees."Sebastian, I… I'm a tristate inspector of the Martial Arts Court!"At that point, Brayden's final hope was his authority and position. He didn't want to die, and he especially didn't want to die for no reason.He just wanted to win favor with the ancestral being of the Berkeleys and get some tips on how to get a longer life."Call your wife! I'll give you two hours. If she doesn't come, you'll be tortured to death as well. I can tell you clearly that I'm a doctor, and I have ways to keep you alive until you get slashed 3,600 times with a knife!" Sebastian said icily."I…"Brayden trembled as he pulled out his phone. His mind had gone blank, and it took him a long time to find his wife's phone number. Her name was Darla Wyllis. "Hello? Honey? A handbag caught my eye today, but that stupid store actually refused to give it to me for free! It's a lousy handbag that only costs about 500 thousand d
Jayden had only gone a few steps, but he had no choice but to stop. He turned and grimaced at the Berkeleys and Brayden, who were all looking in his direction.He was filled with regret. He should have made his escape earlier instead of coming back with Brayden. Egbert and Yorrick were clearly fools. One of them had maimed himself and ended up vomiting blood relentlessly, while the other stood there like an idiot for Sebastian to slap him. He would be surprised if either of them could defeat Sebastian.As everyone was watching him, Jayden had no choice but to return to his previous spot. He looked nervously at Yorrick, praying inwardly that the old man would somehow get more skilled. He couldn't let Sebastian screw him over!"This is the last slap, old man. Do you still have any feeling in your face?" Sebastian asked, raising his palm."Damn you!" Yorrick swore violently. However, one of his front teeth had been knocked out earlier when he was slapped, and air escaped noisily t
The entire left side of Yorrick's face had become so numb that he couldn't feel a thing."Young man, just now you already hit me—""I only slapped you once!" Sebastian interrupted, holding up a finger.Yorrick spat and said, "How could one slap have made so many noises?"Sebastian replied innocently, "Everyone here can testify that I only hit you once, and I did it very slowly too. You all saw it, didn't you?"The onlookers nodded quickly, especially the experts from the law enforcement hall. They still couldn't figure out how an expert at Yorrick's level could have been sent flying through the air by a weak slap like that from Sebastian.What puzzled them the most was that Yorrick had clearly landed in a very safe spot. Why had he insisted on rolling into a pile of broken glass and gotten such a gaping wound on his face?"Fine!" Yorrick clenched his teeth and suppressed the pain in the right side of his face. "There are still two moves left!" he said viciously."Will you com
Sebastian nodded slightly. Yorrick had probably killed the young man because the latter was proficient in mystic spells and was already on the brink of the threshold. That could be the only reason for Yorrick's senseless deedThere were some people who couldn't bear seeing people who were stronger than them, which was why they made their move before their opponent could grow and develop."Are you really going to concede three moves to me, old man?" Sebastian stepped forward, grinning."Of course!" Yorrick answered, staring arrogantly at him.He still hadn't seen anything out of the ordinary with Sebastian, so he assumed that Sebastian was just an ordinary guy. He had probably only been able to defeat so many experts—including Egbert—because he had used some kind of trick. Egbert had lost because he had fallen into Sebastian's trap, not because of the latter's skills. That was why Egbert ended up suffering from the backlash of the ghost he had nurtured and lost his powers."I'll
"Young man, you're so cruel. Have you ever thought of the consequences of your actions?" Yorrick asked. He put his hands behind his back as he walked slowly toward Sebastian. Sebastian eyed Yorrick, whose training was at least on the same level as Egbert's. Besides, what he had studied was also a kind of spell. He and Sebastian specialized in the same study.The moment Yorrick got angry, Sebastian had sensed the faint power of Dainist principles from him."No blows are kind, and neither are harsh words! Why do you people feel that others should meekly allow you to beat them up? When your people are injured, you immediately think of it as the other party's mistake! That doesn't make any sense!" Sebastian answered coldly."Mr. Irving, kill that asshole!" Kayden said viciously. He was still clutching his crotch with one hand while he pointed at Sebastian with his other hand. Beside them, Jayden said defiantly, "Mr. Irving, you must not let this guy go! He's ruthless and extremely
Huh? Egbert frowned involuntarily. He had never felt that way before. What was going on? There was a loud blast, and the gigantic statue suddenly appeared out of thin air. At the same time, Egbert suddenly felt his blood churning inside him, and he immediately felt a sense of foreboding.He was about to turn and run when a black bolt of light hit him in the back. He immediately spat out a mouthful of blood and flew through the air like a broken kite. "Oh! Are you actually a sadist, old man?" Sebastian asked, smiling.Before Egbert could scramble up again, yet another bolt of dark light flew toward him."Damn it!"Egbert could no longer be conscious of his image and dignity. He swore at once. The dark light was aimed at his energy reserve. If he was hit, his decades of training would be completely ruined. However, he had plenty of life experience and had been through many such situations. When he saw the dark light flying toward him, he rolled across the floor like a bal