"From today onward, you don't need to report for work anymore."With that, Whitney got into her car and sped off.As she watched Whitney's car drive away, Mabel initially still had a regretful look on her face. But soon, the look turned into rage and hatred."Whitney!" Mabel clenched her fist and gritted her teeth. "I will make you kneel and apologize to me one day!"As for Fergus, who was lying in his pool of blood, he clenched his hands into fists as he stared angrily at Whitney's car.Not only did he fail to bring Whitney into Jace's bed, but all his lies and deceits were exposed. Moreover, Whitney even criticized him so badly. These were all thanks to Sebastian!"Sebastian! Whitney! Just you wait! As long as I'm alive, I'll never let the two of you live in peace!"The moment he finished speaking, he fainted.…Meanwhile, at Cairo Club, which was nearby Pullman Hotel, Jace was staring at the surveillance camera of the dining hall. He smiled at Trevor. "Mr. Northman, it seem
The upset Trevor looked up and eyed Cameron.Expert teams from Ytalia? Perhaps this was his one chance at turning the tables."What do you think, Mr. Northman? The expert teams from Ytalia should be in the top three list here. Their data analysis should be enough to point out the issues, right?" Jace sneered.Trevor nodded happily. "Of course. As long as we have the report from Ytalia's expert team, the reports from Northstar Pharma would be deemed invalid. However, we need to wait."Trevor then looked toward the surveillance screen.Cameron shrugged and looked at Jace in confusion. He thought that as long as his team entered Pullman Hotel now and made a report that was the complete opposite of Northstar Pharma's, it would all be settled."Because I know Uncle Theodore well," Trevor said with a smirk before adding, "Tonight, he would invite the press to show the sincerity of the Northman family. We will use this chance to give Sebastian a huge blow right in front of the media."
All the cameras then aimed at Niall.Many people below the stage started to whisper."I heard that Northstar Pharma was researching anti-cancer drugs a year ago. But I heard that they failed during the experimental phase.""Yeah! I heard that too. How did they succeed so soon?""Is there something fishy going on here?"Theodore, who was on the stage, glanced at the people down there. Of course, he heard what they said."I believe all of you are curious about how Northstar Pharma failed so many times and couldn't even reach the clinical trials. Yet, we succeeded suddenly."Theodore then turned to Sebastian and stood up, saying respectfully, "I hereby proudly announce that it was Mr. Ballard who provided us with the formula."Moreover, after a full day of extensive testing by Northstar Pharma, this formula has proven to be very stable. It shows excellent efficacy in completely curing early and mid-stage cancer cells. "Even for late-stage cancer patients, it can significantly ex
"Rubbish! He's a scammer!"At this time, an arrogant voice came from the door.Everyone turned to look at the young man. Theodore's face sank when he saw the young man's face clearly."Trevor, what are you talking about?" Theodore slammed the table angrily and stood up.Trevor tidied his collar calmly and pointed at the Ytalian expert dressed in a white coat behind him."Uncle Theodore, these are top experts from Ytalia. "I believe their test results carry more authority, and cancer medication is a matter of life and death. We can't simply rely on Sebastian's words. Northstar Pharma wouldn't risk its reputation on a fake drug just because of him."As soon as Trevor finished speaking, several Ytalian experts ignored the objections of the staff on site and began setting up various testing instruments on the stage. Trevor walked toward the stage and pulled a vial from his coat pocket. He raised it high and loudly addressed the guests and journalists present."Everyone must be c
The minutes ticked by, and a deafening silence enveloped the entire hall. Almost everyone's eyes were fixed on the detection equipment. Larys and Niall stared intently at the numbers on the display, their breaths becoming noticeably quicker. Finally, the digits on the screen stopped moving."Error: 1608, Test Drug Ineffective!" Everyone could read the bold words on the screen.Trevor laughed loudly as he pointed at the screen and said, "Look at that! It's ineffective! I knew it! "Sebastian, I was wondering how you have this formula when you're neither a legendary doctor in Steinberg nor a famous figure. It turns out that the formula you provided is useless!"Theodore was stunned. How was this possible?He had read the data analysis report from Northstar Pharma, so he knew the formula was effective.However, facts spoke louder than words, and the equipment wouldn't lie. Could it be that Northstar Pharma's testing team was really bribed by Arctic Snow Group?Larys and Niall w
Trevor frowned and pointed at the crowd walking toward the stage. "Who are you? Who are you to judge Ytalia's team of experts? Security, kick them out!"Trevor certainly didn't want his plans to be messed up by these random people.The leading middle-aged man glanced coldly at Trevor and stepped onto the stage. He said to Cameron coldly, "Cameron, I hope you can stop whatever you're doing now. Mr. Ballard's reputation shall not be tarnished by the likes of you, let alone an equipment that has been tampered with!"Trevor stepped forward and pointed at the middle-aged man angrily. "Who the hell are you? How dare you insult our doctor?"Sebastian glanced at Trevor and smiled. "Mr. Trevor, I suggest you be more polite. This is Marquess Enzo Romano from Ytalia."Trevor's eyes widened in fear at his words, and he looked at the middle-aged man in disbelief.Before he could even question Enzo, Niall and Larys had already walked toward the stage and shook hands with him warmly. "Welcome t
"Bullshit!" Trevor shouted at Cameron. "You said Sebastian's formula has issues, and you insist on exposing him in public! What has this got to do with me?"Also, t-this is Northstar Pharma's dinner party. Would I try to ruin my own family company's reputation?"Trevor instinctively turned to look at Theodore. However, Theodore's face was dark with fury, his eyes cold and filled with terrifying killing intent as he glared at Trevor.Bruno sneered and pointed at the device. "Your personal grudges are none of my concern. I only want to know if this device was tampered with? Did you deliberately frame Mr. Ballard?"Under Bruno's relentless questioning, Cameron fell to his knees with a thud with tears streaming down his face. He confessed everything about how the entire plot had unfolded.However, he didn't mention anything about Jace. Instead, he pushed all the blame on Trevor.The more Cameron spoke, the colder Theodore looked. When Cameron finished speaking, Theodore was already
All the guests at the venue tactfully stood up and took their leave from Theodore.Only after everyone had left did Theodore suddenly slam his hand on the table and yell angrily, "Trevor, you've really got some nerve!"Double dealing is one thing, but to bring outsiders to sabotage the Northman family's efforts? Do you realize what tonight's dinner meant for us?""If not for Mr. Ballard's tremendous luck, by tomorrow morning, our family would have become the laughingstock of the entire Sartvale!"A creature as low as you is not worthy of staying with us any longer. From today onward, you are no longer part of the Northman family. I give you one day to leave, or else, you will face the consequences!"Trevor was shocked. He felt like he had been struck by lightning. He heavily depended on the Northman family's backing, without which he might be reduced to begging on the streets."Uncle Theodore, I realize my mistake now! Please give me one more chance. Mr. Ballard, I shouldn't be e
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