Sebastian frowned. "Why are you in such a rush? What are you going to do?"Rosalie said, "I made a deal with a local pharmaceutical company in Riverville, so I'm going over to sign a contract and check the goods."Sebastian nodded and did not say anything else.After that, he stood up and left the Longevity Pill that he had refined in the store. He also left a note.He had no idea where Robert had been for the past two days, as there had been no sign of him at all. After that, Sebastian closed the store and got into the car with Rosalie. They began to drive toward Riverville, which was about three hours' drive away. …Riverville was a city near the mountains. It was known in Sunway as the city of medicinal herbs.In Riverville, there were plains of medicinal herbs and apothecaries everywhere, as well as pharmaceutical companies.Half of Riverville's economy was based on medicinal herbs, and every family there planted medicinal herbs and other ingredients.Riverville was sur
Sebastian frowned and took half a step forward, shielding Rosalie behind him.The bodyguard's expression darkened, and he said roughly, "Why are you making such a fuss! I gave you money, what more do you want? "It'll only cost a couple of hundred dollars, but I've already given you several thousand. It's more than enough for you to go and eat somewhere else! You actually make a profit! Get lost quickly, and don't make me do things the hard way."Rosalie's expression turned icy at once. She said coldly, "Where did you come from? If you want to eat, you should queue! Why are you taking other people's numbers?""Damn it, you bitch! Do you want to get beaten up?" The bodyguard lifted a hand angrily to strike Rosalie.Before he could do so, Sebastian stepped in and slapped him so hard across the face that he was sent flying. Two broken teeth shot out of his mouth like bullets and ricocheted off the wall. "Aargh…" The bodyguard fell heavily to the ground, clutching his face. His mout
"Get lost!" Sebastian said loudly as he turned a cold gaze on Mateo.Mateo was furious. He gritted his teeth and pointed at Sebastian threateningly. "Fine! You've got guts! Don't you dare escape!"Mateo turned on his heel and walked over to a woman wearing sunglasses, who was standing at the side of the road, carrying an expensive handbag. After Mateo said a few words to her, she scolded him.Then, the two of them left.Rosalie murmured, "I didn't think that Riverville would have this kind of rich playboy.""There are plenty in Steinberg, too." Sebastian smiled.Rosalie exhaled and said, "Forget it. Let's not think about them. Let's go in and eat."Sebastian nodded.Half an hour later, they walked out with full stomachs. Rosalie smiled, holding on to Sebastian's arm, and said, "It's still early. Shall we find a place to have some fun?""Where do you want to go now?" Sebastian asked exasperatedly. Rosalie grinned mischievously. "I heard that auctions for medicinal herbs in
"Fine. I'd like to see if you have ten million on this lousy card of yours!" Mateo laughed scornfully and gestured for the security guard to swipe Sebastian's card. The woman wearing sunglasses did not say a word at all. She just stood there and looked Sebastian and Rosalie up and down haughtily. She looked at Rosalie with intense hostility. After all, Rosalie was so pretty that she stole the woman's limelight just by standing there.The guard acted quickly. They pulled out a POS machine to swipe the card."PIN number?" The bodyguard asked. Sebastian shook his head and said, "There's no PIN number."The bodyguard was startled. He looked suspicious as he typed in the amount of ten million. The screen flashed, showing that the transaction was successful!The bodyguard was stunned. He looked at Mateo in surprise and said anxiously, "Mr. Cortez, it… went through.""What did you say?" Mateo thought that he had heard him wrongly. He looked at the bill. It really was ten million!
The middle-aged man frowned and said, "A membership card? Isn't that normal? Everyone who wants to enter the Tiger Pavilion must have a membership card, unless they were invited.""No, Boss, this card… belongs to Mr. Hindon," the secretary said urgently.The middle-aged man suddenly felt like his brain had exploded. He shot to his feet, his eyes bulging, and he asked, "What did you say? Mr. Hindon's card? Mr. Hindon is here?" "It wasn't Mr. Hindon, it was a young man…" The secretary shook her head. The middle-aged man frowned. "A young man?" He thought for a moment, then pulled out his phone and dialed a number. He said reverentially, "Mr. Hindon.""Hm? Zach, why have you called me all of a sudden?" Vincent was taking traditional medicine on the other end of the phone. Zach Cox immediately said jovially, "Mr. Hindon, someone got a membership card at the Tiger Pavilion just now." "Do you need to call me for a small thing like that?" Vincent asked, annoyed. Zach quickly ex
When the security guards saw Zach running over to them, they were shocked."Why have you come down, Boss?" The security guard with the shattered fist said, lowering his head quicklyHe pointed fiercely at Sebastian and said harshly, "Boss! This guy is causing trouble here at the Tiger Pavilion! Wait a moment, and I'll destroy him!"The guard walked over to Sebastian, looking menacing.However, Zach's expression darkened, and he raised his hand to land a resounding slap on the guard's face. The guard fell to the ground with the force of the slap!"Boss, why did you hit me?" The security guard clutched his face in surprise.Zach glared angrily at him and yelled, "How dare you! Do you know who he is?""Isn't he just a little boy toy?" the guard shouted. Zach roared angrily, "Boy toy? Let me tell you, he's the most esteemed VIP guest of the Tiger Pavilion!"Zach ignored the security guards' startled expressions. He walked quickly over to Sebastian and said placatingly, "Mr. Balla
Sebastian nodded and looked thoughtfully in the direction of the security guards.He realized that the guards weren't in any hurry to leave. Instead, they were standing in the dark, as if they were discussing something.Sebastian did not think much of it. He and Rosalie followed Zach into the Tiger Pavilion.Zach was busy, so he did not stay with Sebastian and Rosalie.They found a seat and sat down.Coincidentally, Mateo and the woman with sunglasses appeared in front of Sebastian again."How did you two get in?" Mateo asked, frowning in displeasure."Is that any of your business?" Sebastian said coldly. He disliked rich playboys like Mateo."Damn it!" Mateo swore. He did not want to continue arguing with Sebastian, so he sat down in front. However, he turned back to Sebastian from time to time to make threatening gestures.Sebastian only found him childish. He glanced around and realized that there were several warriors inside the Tiger Pavilion. Some of them were quite skil
Sebastian frowned before he raised his sign. "12 million dollars!" he called out.Mateo's expression soured, and he countered, "15 million dollars!"After that, he shot Sebastian a scathing glare."Go on then, raise the price! I would love to see how much you are willing to spend on this!" Mateo mocked."20 million dollars," Sebastian called out as he raised his sign again.Everyone present sucked in a breath at that. It was only a five million dollar chalcedony and yet the bidding price was 20 million dollars.What were they thinking?Mateo grimaced in annoyance.Was Sebastian insane? How could he just increase the bidding price by five million dollars…"Fuck! You're just determined to go against me, aren't you?" Mateo seethed.Sebastian flashed him a smile. "I wonder who's really going against whom. Mr. Cortez, if you're unhappy, you can always outbid me.""Fucker!" Mateo growled. "30 million dollars!" he roared as he raised his sign."40 million dollars," Sebastian count
Phineas stood up, ready to leave. "Mr. Tuxley, there's no need to rush," Rosalie said, smiling.Phineas flinched and turned his head to say, "Mr. Ballard, Ms. Griffin, please don't misunderstand. I'm not on their side at all. I just don't wish to cause trouble for Mr. Ballard because of this incident."Phineas was sincere, and both Rosalie and Whitney knew he had just been tricked by Ezekiel and the others. A man in his 40s being deceived by a group of people in their 50s to 70s was hardly surprising.However, the suggestion might not actually be entirely disadvantageous for Sebastian."I think that we should accept it. You should be the leader of the league," Rosalie said firmly, looking at Sebastian."No!" Phineas waved his hand quickly. "Since they planned this in advance, Mr. Ballard mustn't play into their hands. Otherwise, there's sure to be trouble."Sebastian looked at Rosalie and said, "You know it's a trap. Yet you want me to do what they want?"Whitney nodded seriou
"Well, we're all making an effort for the martial arts community, aren't we? This is part of my duty," Phineas remarked. "Please sit down, gentlemen. I'll go and invite Mr. Ballard right away."Phineas shot a meaningful look at two deacons, signaling them to treat Ezekiel and the others with hospitality. He got up and made a beeline for the front door. Once he got into his car, he drove straight to the convenience store to look for Sebastian.After the news broadcast two days ago, Sebastian had become famous in Steinberg. Many people had come due to his fame, forming a long line outside the convenience store.Sebastian's medical skills were already famous in Steinberg, but few people knew he was also very skilled in martial arts. Even those who had lined up to see him were speculating among themselves."I never thought that Mr. Ballard would be such a skilled fighter, on top of being exceptionally talented in medicine.""I know right? Steinberg has produced a genius!""Mr. Ball
Aiden's fake reluctance in accepting the position had clearly been done as an act for Phineas' benefit.Phineas was the head director of Steinberg Martial Arts Court. Did they really think that he couldn't see through it? It just wasn't appropriate for him to expose them outright. He already knew exactly what they were plotting."You're mistaken, Mr. Tuxley," Aiden said. "This is an important matter for the martial arts community, and it concerns our reputation. We have traveled from afar to lend a hand to our comrades in the martial arts community." He sounded displeased, and his expression turned frosty. The Martial Arts Court had to show respect to the leaders of major sects. Besides, an expert from the Sapientia was also present. Phineas was clearly disrespecting them with what he had just said."Mr. Tuxley, I believe that since several major sects are involved, forming a martial arts league will allow us to stand united against outsider threats," Alaric interjected quickly,
"Hundreds of international experts have gathered in Steinberg, and they're obviously targeting us, the martial arts community," Alaric said. "That's why Mr. Harton issued the Martial God Command for the sake of our safety."Phineas glanced at the middle-aged men and nodded slightly. "Oh, I see." Despite Alaric's words, he didn't believe a single thing the man said. Alaric and Ezekiel weren't the kind of people who would care about the rest of the world. If they were, they wouldn't have made the comments that they had in the stands. In fact, they had been very unhappy about the fact that Sebastian had won three battles in a row."That's right. Even though we misunderstood Mr. Ballard in the past, that was a personal matter. It has nothing to do with righteousness," Alaric added.Phineas eyed him coldly and smiled. "It would be a blessing for the martial arts community if you truly thought that way. Right now, we're under immense pressure. This is the time when we need the help of s
Aiden's eyes were shining slightly.Ezekiel nodded quickly and said, "That's right. This must be the treasure spoken of in the legends. It's just a pity that it's fallen into the hands of someone like Sebastian. What a waste!"Aiden thought for a moment before saying, "Mr. Harton, the influence of the Flying Cranes alone will not be enough to force him into submission."People like Sebastian were sure to have an ally. The Flying Cranes had influence in Jerose, but they weren't currently in Jerose.The major sects in Sartvale would play a greater role than the Flying Cranes.Ezekiel knew what Aiden meant. However, none of the sects in Sartvale had the courage to make Sebastian their enemy.On the one hand, Belinda was supporting him. On the other, the incident with Ethan had shocked Sartvale's martial arts community.Several experts at the seventh level of the Celestial realm had almost all been slaughtered without mercy. Who else would dare to provoke Sebastian?"A few sect lea
Belinda hosted a lavish dinner for Sebastian, Phineas, and the others. It was late at night when Blake finally brought Sebastian back to the convenience store. Melvin sat thoughtfully in the car. After thinking long and hard, he pulled out his phone and found a number. He sent a message to it.Not long after that, a young man in Ballard Mansion walked over to a pavilion in the back garden. Arnaud was relaxing in the pavilion."Great-grandfather, there's news from Melvin," said the young man. "Oh?" Arnaud glanced sideways at him."Melvin is very sure that Sebastian's ally is the Warrior League." The young man stepped forward and handed his phone respectfully to Arnaud. "Alright. Andreas, go and get ready. It's time for him to return to Ballard Mansion and acknowledge his ancestors," Arnaud said calmly. "Yes! I won't let you down!" Andreas Ballard replied. He bowed deeply to Arnaud and took three steps backward before turning to leave.As he watched Andreas walk off, Arnaud s
Sebastian shook his head slightly and said, "Thank you for your kind thoughts, Madam Dragon. Even if the entire martial arts community treats me as an enemy because of this, I'll accept it."How could Sebastian be an elder in the Warrior League when he was the successor of the Sacred Medicine Society?Everyone looked at Sebastian in slight surprise. He would be willing to make an enemy of the entire martial arts community?Belinda was also surprised. She hadn't expected Sebastian to be so firm."Mr. Ballard, are you afraid that your mentor will be against it?" she asked, frowning.No one would refuse the conditions that she had just made. Besides, joining the Warrior League in the current circumstances would be great for Sebastian.With the Warrior League as his ally, the Sapientia wouldn't dare to do anything to him. She hadn't expected Sebastian to refuse outright."Mr. Ballard, do you have a mentor?" Elara asked, puzzled. Hadn't Sebastian always said that he didn't have one?
When Belinda and Elara heard Sebastian's voice, they walked out of the back room."It's been a while, Mr. Ballard," Belinda said, smiling.Upon seeing her expression had changed from how it had been when she greeted him, Melvin was even more astounded by Sebastian's identity.Belinda always smiled when she met Sebastian, but it was a rare event for any other person to see her smile."It's been a while, Madam Dragon," Sebastian said with a bow. "Please sit down, Mr. Ballard." Elara hurried toward him and pulled him down beside the main seat. Melvin and Phineas returned to their seats, looking rather awkward."Mr. Ballard, I hear from Mr. Tuxley that Ezekiel is plotting something against you. That's why I sent Blake to bring you here. I'd like to hear your opinion," Belinda said, smiling.Everyone noticed that Belinda had spoken respectfully twice. They all turned to look at Sebastian."Madam Dragon, I wasn't concerned about Ezekiel at first, but now so many sects from the mar
Blake chuckled as he walked in."Yes! I just jump up and slap people in the face—" When Zane turned and saw that it was Blake, he abruptly stopped speaking.He smiled awkwardly. Boasting in front of Blake was just asking for trouble."Zane, that move where you jump up and slap people was quite interesting to watch," Blake said, grinning.Zane suddenly had a coughing fit. He didn't know if Blake was complimenting him or not."Is Mr. Ballard around? I've come on behalf of Madam Dragon. She would like him to pay a visit," Blake said to Zane. "Yes, yes! He's inside. He's with Ms. Griffin, and they're chatting—" Zane suddenly spotted Sebastian leaning in the doorway, a smile playing about his lips as he stared at him."Uh… he's not chatting." He hastily changed tack and congratulated himself for being quick-witted."Come in, Blake." Sebastian rolled his eyes at Zane. He knew exactly what Zane was going to say whenever he opened his mouth. He was sure that Zane had nothing innocent