In an instant, nearly everyone's attention was focused on Sebastian. Online discussions about him surged."Who is this guy? Even Dr. Smolder, the towering figure of Dramon's traditional medicine world, kneeled to him and called him his mentor!""Didn't you watch the live stream that day? He diagnosed a patient just by feeling the pulse through a thread. It was spot on!""Yeah, I also heard he developed the Arctic Snow Mask, which has had incredible results!""Arctic Snow Mask? Wasn't there a scandal about that a while ago?""Scandal? That was purely a scheme by some malicious people. My wife uses that mask, and it's amazing! Her freckles of over twenty years disappeared!"Soon, due to Sebastian's sudden rise to fame, the Arctic Snow Mask also gained rapid popularity across Crestborne. With Triston's public endorsement, many wealthy ladies and socialites who previously used high-end foreign brands eagerly sought out the mask. In just three days, the Arctic Snow Mask faced an
"Watch your language, Mabel!" Whitney's face showed clear displeasure. "This isn't the first time you've undermined Sebastian in front of me. Sales rely on word of mouth, not manipulation! Focus on our marketing strategy instead!"Mabel's face stiffened, showing a hint of resentment. "Ms. Sutton, you're too kind! That jerk has been targeting us from the start! Have you thought about why the Arctic Snow Mask was trailing behind just days ago, and now it's tied for the top spot?"Whitney asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why?""Because of the traditional medicine competition!" Mabel pulled out her phone and opened web pages filled with praise for Sebastian. The coverage was especially focused on Triston's public gesture of respect, which had skyrocketed Sebastian's reputation in the field of traditional medicine.In the comments section below, almost all were about Sebastian personally developing the Arctic Snow Mask for Rosé Corporation. Some even uncovered the romantic relationship bet
"Ms. Sutton, wait for me!" Mabel shouted and followed behind her.…In the convenience store, Sebastian was giving Robert acupuncture. He frowned and said, "Your injuries are almost fully recovered. But don't do anything much this week, or else it will come back."Robert chuckled. "Don't worry, I won't die so easily. Oh, I heard that Stephen Beckard was done for. Now I'm absolutely certain the fight between you two is impossible to resolve. Do you really not want to take over Dragonstone Palace?"Sebastian rolled his eyes. Robert had been insisting he took over Dragonstone Palace since a few days ago.Sebastian was not afraid of the Beckard family."I know the Beckard family can't even come near you, but have you thought about the people around you?"Robert then gestured toward Rosalie. "If I am from the Beckard family, I might consider attacking the people by your side. For example, her."Sebastian's face turned cold. "I dare them!""People do foolish things when they have n
Sebastian glanced at the photo on his phone and frowned. It was indeed the prescription that Zeke had given him, but Sebastian hadn't even looked at it. How did Mabel get this photo?"Sebastian, I know you're eager to prove yourself, and I didn't want to doubt you. But sometimes, facts are facts, and falsehoods are falsehoods. I—"Before Whitney could finish, Sebastian coldly interrupted, "Is that what you think of me too?""No, Sebastian, that's not what I meant," Whitney interjected anxiously."Ms. Sutton, if there's nothing else, you can leave. There's nothing left for us to discuss. I'm very busy." Sebastian's tone was cold, and his expression was devoid of emotion. Three years of effort, and what had he gained in the end? Whitney questioned him over just a photo. Reflecting on the path he had taken over the past three years, Sebastian chuckled bitterly. Sometimes, one really couldn't expect anything in return, no matter how much effort had been put in."Ms. Sutton, so
"Father, Grandfather has a question for you."A young man dressed in a white suit, handsome in appearance, softly reminded him. His name was Jace Beckard, and he was Stephen's half-brother.However, because his mother was a maid of the Beckard family, he had never been treated well by the Beckard family since he was a child.It was precisely because of his humiliating childhood that Jace's cunning and ruthless character was formed.Under Jace's reminder, Kendrick looked at Clayton with a troubled expression. "Dad, it's about Stephen, he—""What happened to him?" Clayton stared intently at his grandson lying on the hospital bed, and his hand holding the cane trembled uncontrollably.In his heart, Stephen was his true grandson, the future heir of the Beckard family!As for Jace, that despicable bastard born of a despicable woman, if it weren't for his outstanding abilities, he would've been kicked out of the family long ago!"The doctor said even if the surgery is successful, he
"I'm confident that I can ruin his family and him within 3 months and make him surrender to Stephen!" Jace said arrogantly.He wasn't reckless like Stephen, that trash.In Draepolis, Jace was considered one of the four top men in Janover. He was cunning and evil, and even his uncles and seniors envied his means.This time, avenging Stephen was only his excuse.There were many spies from the Beckard family in Janover, so it was very difficult for him to start anything of his own.He wanted to use the Beckard family to create his own business circle. Only then could he make Clayton see him in a new light. With that, he could potentially inherit the position as the head of the Beckard family."Yes, I'm confident in Jace." A man who looked similar to Kendrick walked out. He wore a smile on his face as he approached Clayton. He said to Kendrick, "Ken, I think you should allow Jace to handle this matter. He's still young. He needs a chance to perform and show his capabilities. Cons
Whitney brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and shook her head. "No, this time I want to rely on ourselves!"While a partnership with Bashmore Group was undoubtedly important for Frostwave Corporation, a giant like them wouldn't favor Frostwave Corporation just because of someone's connections. Only their strength could serve as their entry ticket."But Ms. Sutton, if we miss this opportunity, the hard-earned market share we've gained will be divided by others! I've already had people investigate, and Rosé Corporation received their entry ticket just yesterday! It must be that wretched person from the Griffin family again—""Enough!" Whitney interrupted Mabel sternly before she could finish, "Mabel, you must always be mindful of your words! Ms. Griffin is also our business partner, not a wretch, and I expect you to remember that!"Mabel's expression stiffened, and she lowered her head. "Yes, Ms. Sutton."She then added, "But Ms. Sutton, we really can't miss this chance. Rosé
"Really?" Whitney's tone suddenly became excited on the other end of the phone."Winnie, listen to me. The competition is extremely fierce this time. You know what it would mean to become a partner with Bashmore Group." Fergus reassured her. "So, Mr. Beckard hasn't given me a definitive answer yet, but rest assured, I will do my utmost for you!""Alright then… I'll wait for your good news," Whitney said before hanging up.Fergus looked at his phone and chuckled. He thought, "Give you the hard-won entry ticket? You can keep on dreaming!"Ever since Whitney had broken off their engagement, Fergus had harbored a deep resentment toward her. Rather than allowing Frostwave Corporation to get the entry ticket, he preferred to use the Beckard family to end Frostwave Corporation!In the end, Whitney would have to bow to him, if only for the sake of the Sutton family. The thought brought a malicious glint to Fergus's eyes.…Whitney put down the phone, nervously clenching her hands as
Sebastian laughed at the reluctant expression on the stall owner's face. He weighed the emerald pendant in his hand and asked, "Mister, are you sure that this emerald pendant is worth 210 thousand?"With that, he tossed it onto the counter and turned to leave."Huh?"The stall owner immediately ran around to the front of the stall when he saw that Sebastian was about to leave. He grabbed him and said, "Don't be in such a rush to leave, my young friend. Let's negotiate. If you're sincere about buying it, I'll sell it to you at 150 thousand, and I'll be making a loss. Let this be the start of a friendship between us!"Sebastian smiled slightly and said, "Mister, even a layman can tell that this emerald pendant is a fake. I just like the patterns on it because it's quite trendy. That's why I asked about it on a whim."Describing the patterns on the antique as trendy only served to show how obvious it was that it was a fake.The stall owner turned beet red, then white. He cursed hi
However, the more famous something was, the more imitations there would be. Antiques were no exception. In Boren, streets filled with antique stores were abundant. From Klane City to the smallest town, they were omnipresent.There were stores and stalls of various kinds that had everything, but all of them had one thing in common. All the antiques and trinkets that they sold were a mixed bag of authentic and fake. Buyers had to rely on their own judgment. There was also an unspoken rule there. Once a deal was made, no returns were allowed. If a buyer had paid for an item before realizing that something was wrong or recognizing that it was a fake, they would have no choice but to accept it. There was a saying about how the golden age of antiques was during times of chaos. Although they were now in times of peace, many members of the upper class were still very interested in them. Both experts and laymen liked to have a few collector's items in their homes. There were plenty of we
"Watch him closely! If you lose him, I'll have your head!" Anton said before hanging up. A malicious grin spread across his face.As the son of the head director of Boren Martial Arts Court, many were eager to curry favor with him. If it came to dealing with Sebastian, there were plenty of people willing to do the dirty work for him. Acorn City was the second largest city in Boren after Klane City, and Anton knew just who to call. About two weeks ago, the Lynch family of Acorn City had sent gifts to him. However, as the Lynches were a third-rate elite martial arts family, Anton had dismissed them. That was why, despite searching frantically, he couldn't find Colton Lynch's name card."Damn it! Where did that asshole's name card get to?"It was the first time Anton had been so anxious about finding the name card of an heir from a third-rate family. After rummaging around for a while, Anton had a sudden flash of inspiration. It was in the trash can!He suddenly remembered that
Sebastian laughed wryly and shook his head at Nina's words. "Nina, you're staying behind so everyone thinks I'm still here. Rowan and Arran will stay here with you so that no one will become suspicious!"Nina frowned. "But I'll be worried about you being with Unus. It's still just a beast whose rational capabilities aren't fully developed yet. What if it—"Sebastian smiled and shook his head. "Don't worry. Hugo has subdued them completely already, so nothing unexpected will happen. Honestly, there isn't much in Boren that worries me. However, if the Yome Sect enters Steinberg while its defenses are down, we'll be put in a difficult position."Though reluctant, Nina finally agreed.That night, Sebastian quietly brought Unus out with him. As soon as he walked out of the hotel doors, two thugs hiding at the side of the road who had been watching them stealthily immediately reported his movements to Anton."Are you sure it was Sebastian?" Anton demanded sharply."Positive! He looks e
"Kneel!" Joaquin yelled at Anton the moment he entered the room.Anton immediately dropped to his knees with a loud thud in front of Sebastian."My lord, my son is worthless. Everything that happened before was his doing. He has been a disgrace to our family. Please have mercy on his crimes," Joaquin said. He looked up at Sebastian and was puzzled to see how terrible his complexion was.Nina had been injured the day before, so why was it now the other way around? She had a rosy complexion, while Sebastian looked as white as a sheet."Alright. The important thing is to learn from one's mistakes and change. Don't forget the oath that you made. If you break it, I won't have to punish you. The law of heaven will act accordingly!" Sebastian said coldly."Yes, of course! I would never dare to break the oath! But…" Joaquin looked at Sebastian with a troubled expression.Sebastian frowned slightly and asked, "But what?""I can see that you don't look very well, my lord. Should I prepa
After resting for the whole night, Nina's complexion had almost returned to normal. Even the wounds on her body had almost healed.In stark contrast, Sebastian looked worse than ever.It was the aftereffect of losing too much blood essence. If it wasn't for the fact that he had the legacy of the Sacred Medicine Society, he might have already been half-dead. Even so, Sebastian felt weaker than he had ever felt before. His legs felt like jelly, and he was unsteady on his feet."My lord…"Rowan blanched with fear when he saw Sebastian. Sebastian was as pale as a sheet. Even his lips had lost all color."My lord, how did you get into this state?" Rowan asked, clearly confused. Sebastian had seemed fine when they returned to Mount Klane the night before. Waving his hand slightly, Sebastian replied, "I'm fine. I'll get better after some rest. Why are you up so early?"Rowan grew even more worried after hearing how frail Sebastian sounded."My lord, did you get severely injured o
As the car started, the two burly men kept close behind it.Rowan looked back at them from time to time and saw that the two burly men were keeping a fixed distance from the car. He couldn't help gasping.Weren't they walking inhumanly fast?"My lord, they—"Rowan pointed at the two burly men behind them."Don't ask about things that you shouldn't ask about," Sebastian said, looking down at Nina, who was still in a coma.He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that her complexion was becoming rosy once more.After arriving back in Mount Klane, Sebastian checked into a five-star hotel at Joaquin's insistence. Once he had settled Nina in, Sebastian called the two Devora to his room."Do you have names?" he asked.The two Devora shook their heads slightly. Like Hugo had said, they had been born of Dragon Energy, and they caught beasts in the mountains for food every day. Why would they have names?"Well, you've got to give me a way to differentiate between you, right? You even
Arran and Rowan asked in confusion, "Aren't we going to look for the Ballard Estate anymore, my lord?"Sebastian turned to look at Arran. "We'll die before we reach the Ballard Estate!"Arran didn't know how powerful Nina was, but Rowan knew better than anyone that Nina was a top expert. If even she had gotten severely injured, Rowan and Arran would have no chance of entering Mount Quiln at all."Arran, trust in Mr. Ballard. Leaving Mount Quiln is the right thing to do!" Rowan said. He held Joaquin safely and asked Sebastian, "What do we do with him, my lord?"Sebastian turned to look at Joaquin. He said impassively, "Joaquin, I should execute you on the spot!"Joaquin immediately knelt and groveled. "Mr. Ballard, I'm willing to be your servant too. Please, if you don't kill me, you can tell me to do anything!""I don't have to kill you, but you mustn't let anything about what happened tonight leak out. Otherwise, I'll kill your entire family!" Sebastian said coldly.Joaquin s
"Do you think it's worth losing all your training to save her? Aren't you afraid of dying?" Hugo couldn't help asking bluntly. Sebastian smiled slightly. "I'm scared! However, she only got into this state because she was trying to save me. How could I just abandon her? We may just be master and servant, but our fates are related!"Hugo couldn't help shaking his head. "Young man, I can only save you this time. As we move forward, I may have trouble even protecting myself. Therefore, take these two items and go home!" Hugo reached out with one hand and dropped the Devora in front of Sebastian. He had been tortured half to death.The Devora was panting heavily. Although he understood that Hugo couldn't kill him, the endless torture was worse than death."Bite the tip of your tongue and wipe the blood on his brow!" Hugo instructed blandly.Sebastian held Nina up with one hand and did as Hugo had said. "Now say, the servant dies with the master, and heaven and earth bear witness!"