"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
Theodore kicked Trevor away and led the Northman family members out of the hall angrily.As he watched their departing figures, a deep-seated hatred flickered in Trevor's eyes.If it had been Theodore who died instead of his father back then, he would already be the heir of the Northman family.But Theodore, who was ungrateful and ruthless, not only forgot the past but also wanted to expel him from the family."If I can't have it, no one else can!" Trevor gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and stood up resolutely with a sinister expression. Then, he strode out of the hall.Half an hour later, Trevor stormed into Jace's suite. The moment he entered, he shouted angrily, "Jace, I trusted you, but look at the people you introduced me to!"As he spoke, Trevor recounted everything that had happened in the hall.Jace lounged on the couch while holding a half glass of red wine and sipped it slowly with a smile as he listened to Trevor's story.After Trevor finished, Jace gently set
Trevor eyed Elton warily and frowned. "I wonder what Mr. Reynolds has in mind to change my uncle's decision?""Possession," Elton said in a raspy voice.What? Trevor was startled initially, then skeptically frowned. "Mr. Reynolds, what era do you think we live in? Those old superstitions... They're not very credible."Elton gave Trevor a cold smile, then stretched out a thin finger and lightly touched Trevor's forehead.Trevor suddenly felt darkness engulf his vision, and everything around him turned into nothingness in a blink.He felt as though he was trapped in a pitch-black space surrounded by countless orbs of demonic fire forming a giant face–Elton's face.Elton's voice made Trevor feel a chill down his spine. Were there really souls and spirits in the world? Were all those legends he'd heard actually true?At this moment, a deep fear took root in Trevor's heart. He yelled loudly at the ghostly face, "Let me out… I can give you money, and I have a lot of money. Just help
Trevor nodded repeatedly as he listened, a look of joy spreading across his face. "Mr. Reynolds, rest assured, I will carry out your instructions."An hour later, Jace and the others watched Trevor's departing figure as they exchanged knowing smiles.In the blink of an eye, a week had passed.Early that morning, Sebastian and Rosalie arrived at the CEO's office of Arctic Snow Group.According to their previous agreement with Theodore, today was the day for the official signing between Northstar Pharma and Arctic Snow Group.However, by noon, Theodore had yet to appear. There was no sign of activity from Northstar Pharma, either.Rosalie couldn't help but voice her doubts. "Sebastian, do you think Northstar Pharma might have changed their mind and decided not to sign with us?"After all, partnering with Arctic Snow Group meant offending the Bashmore Group. It was natural for the Northman family to have reservations.Sebastian shook his head slightly. "No, Theodore was very clear
Thank you, Mr. Ballard, but the consultation fee must still be paid. I know this small amount is insignificant to you, but… It's all I have right now," Zane said with a sheepish smile. He carefully placed the check on Rosalie's desk.Sebastian didn't mind and took his Healer's Needle, giving Rosalie a few instructions before following Zane to the Northman family residence."I've long heard of your great reputation, Mr. Ballard. You truly live up to your name! You have an extraordinary presence," Zane praised continuously, elevating Sebastian throughout the journey, though Sebastian simply smiled without responding.As their car approached a secluded estate, Sebastian suddenly felt all the hairs on his body stand on end."Stop the car!" Sebastian ordered abruptly.Zane quickly instructed the driver to stop, then frowned and said, "Mr. Ballard, there's still a long way to go."Sebastian shook his head slightly. He got out of the car and began scrutinizing the estate from a distan
"There wasn't any problem originally but with the addition of the two trees and these stone lions, this place has turned into a place like a cemetery!" Sebastian pointed out."Look carefully at this estate and the hill behind it. When connected, what does it resemble?" Sebastian gestured."A-A corpse?" Zane, prompted by Sebastian, took a closer look from a distance. When the landscape was connected, the estate resembled the head of a corpse, with the two trees and stone lions appearing like protruding fangs!The estate had effectively become a place filled with negative energy.That "corpse" was exactly where the villa stood within the estate."Plus, the two mulberry trees at the entrance. I suspect they were healthy when planted, right?" Sebastian observed.From a distance, the two mulberry trees appeared to be withering.It was evident that they were transplanted in the wrong season, which failed to take root, and the harsh winter had killed them."A few days ago, a geomanc
Trevor huffed coldly and said, "What's the matter, Sebastian? You were a traditional medicine doctor a few days ago. Are you a geomancer now?"Did you fail to deceive everyone with your anti-cancer prescription? Is that why you're trying to deceive Zane by saying that you can check the geomantic properties of our house?" Before Sebastian could say anything, Zane hastily explained, "Trevor, sometimes it's just safer to assume that it's true. I think of it as spending some money to buy my peace of mind." Trevor scoffed. He turned and walked toward the car. As he went, he said to Zane, "I'll go and see Uncle Theodore with Mr. Reynolds first. Aunt Marianne and Aunt Meredith will be coming later too."Trevor got into the car and sped off."Have you ever met the man he was with just now?" Sebastian asked Zane as he watched the Benz drive off. "Met him? He was the one who made us plant the two old mulberry trees at our front door!" Zane looked darkly in the direction that the Benz ha
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