"Don't listen to Nigel's nonsense, Uncle Damian! This is a piece of valuable Four-Colored Jadeite, not some counterfeit stone like what he claims," Leon explained. "Four-Colored Jadeite?" "This jadeite statue does indeed have four different colors—could this indeed be the Four-Colored Jadeite that represents happiness, wealth, and longevity?" The audience was all shocked to hear this, exchanging glances of uncertainty and doubt. Although any jadeite that possessed more than three colors was hard to come by, because the Four-Colored Jadeite had such a meaningful symbolism to it, many of the rich and powerful heard a thing or two about this remarkable stone! However, since they were not professional jewelers after all, none of them could tell whether the jadeite statue before them was indeed the priceless Four-Colored Jadeite or just a cheap dupe! "What nonsense is this? Any priceless jadeite that has three or more colors would be made into small accessories, and I've never o
"Forty-three million dollars?" "This statue is worth forty-three million? That's absurd!" The audience was utterly stunned to learn of the jadeite statue's worth. Although they all hailed from rich and powerful families, 43 million was still not a small number, and they could not believe how generous Leon was to turn down an offer of 43 million dollars just to use this jadeite for Patrick's birthday! None of them ever heard of such generous behavior in their lives, not even amongst the major families! "Splendid, absolutely splendid!" Patrick burst into laughter as all his disapproval toward Leon dissipated with this discovery. Not only was he satisfied with the priceless gift Leon gave him, but he was also happy because Leon's display of generosity reflected well on him. Elders like him placed utmost importance on their egos, and Leon successfully managed to make him and the rest of the Scammells look good in front of everyone! One could only imagine his joy! "How could
"Seriously? That is great! Willie Liberton had it coming!" Damian was overjoyed.The Libertons were their enemies and he was over the moon after learning that Leon defeated Willie."That's music to my ear! You did well, Leon!" Patrick burst out laughing.Ever since Damian suffered from paralysis, Eugene tried to take control of the family and the internal fight among the Scammells took a toll on their business.The Libertons took the opportunity to act and profited from the Scammells' crisis, which was extremely frustrating to the Scammells, but there was nothing they could do to stop the Libertons; the fact that Leon toyed with one of the most brilliant men in the younger generation of the Libertons avenged the Scammells in a way.Patrick was thrilled.He did not know that Leon did more than toy with Willie; he injured Willie and his father in Medicare Pharmaceutical, causing them to run out of fear.If they did not escape in time, all Libertons at the scene would have been sev
"What's the meaning of this, Eugene?" Patrick's expression darkened.It was his eightieth birthday today and there were a lot of influential figures among the guests.As the leader of the Scammells, his decision was final, yet Eugene challenged his authority in public; it was only natural that Patrick was upset."Elder, the pharmaceutical firms have always been under the control of the second bloodline. Nigel and I have been doing a great job managing them throughout the years. Don't you think it's a bit inappropriate for you to sell one of them to someone else?" Eugene said calmly."So what if you have been managing the firms? Leon's going to be my grandson-in-law and he's considered a part of the family now, so he isn't an outsider! Besides, I'm selling the firm to him, not giving it to him for free! How is it inappropriate?" Patrick retorted coldly."Be that as it may, our pharmaceutical firms are becoming increasingly profitable with a steady profit of around 40 million each y
"Leon, are you serious?" Patrick asked excitedly.If the Scammells could sell one pharmaceutical firm in exchange for over 130 million annual profits, it would only be beneficial to the family."Of course!" Leon nodded.He needed to produce alchemical pills and therefore required an enormous supply of herbs. Once he settled down in the company, it would even be possible for him to repay the Scammells with billions of returns."Eugene, did you hear him? What else do you have to say for yourself?" Patrick turned to stare at Eugene pointedly."Well," Eugene was rendered speechless.He wanted to stop Patrick from selling the firm to Leon with the excuse that it would affect the business profit. However, Leon promised to offer 130 million in profit each year in return, which countered the problem he highlighted, so he was struggling to find his words at the moment. "Those are just words, Elder! Leon can make all the promises he wants, but who can guarantee that he can deliver his pr
"What's the meaning of this, Rick?" Patrick's expression darkened as he glared at Rick."All Eugene did was tell the truth, so why are you all riled up?" Rick chuckled."The truth? I think you two are planning a rebellion!" Patrick sneered."I'm not planning that, but you're being selfish and we just can't accept your decisions!" Rick said calmly."How am I being selfish? Go ahead and spill!" Patrick gritted out furiously."First of all, Damian's legs have been ruined and he is no longer fit to be the heir! However, not only did you not replace him, you continued to entrust him with the major family business. That's extremely selfish of you! On top of that, you insist on selling our pharmaceutical firm to Leon even if it could cause us losses, and all of that is for the sake of your granddaughter! If this isn't called selfish, I don't know what is!" Rick said mercilessly."Very well! So all these were your scheme to put Eugene in charge!" Patrick roared as he realized that the tw
"Very well!" The dark expression on Patrick's face eased slightly after learning that the elders were not on Rick's side."Well? If you name Eugene as your heir instead to take over the family business, I can sell one of the pharmaceutical firms to Leon!" Rick urged.Though the elders were not entirely on his side, they started to prefer Eugene as the future heir due to Damian's condition. Rick was certain that so long as he kept pressuring Patrick, Patrick would soon be forced to make a compromise."Not happening! Damian is the eldest son of the first bloodline and he is the only legitimate heir. This is not negotiable!" Patrick said sternly."Why you! Patrick, Damian's legs are ruined and he is not qualified to take control of this family, yet you insist on naming him heir for your gain! Don't you think you are playing dictator here?" Rick questioned sharply."Who said that his legs are ruined? Who said that he isn't qualified?! Damian, stand up and show your uncle if your legs
"Damian, how are your legs cured suddenly?"The elders were stunned."Leon cured them," Damian said."What?""Him?!"Rick and Eugene paled.They just challenged Patrick's authority in public and were about to gain the support of others, yet Leon cured Damian and their scheme to take over power was utterly ruined.Furious at how helpless they were in the current situation, the two glared daggers at Leon."Elders, do you still wish to select another heir to inherit the family business?" Damian asked calmly."No. Of course, not!""If your legs are better now, we're definitely on your side."...The elders smiled sheepishly as they declared their support for Damian."Eugene, what else do you have to say for yourself?" Damian turned to study Eugene with a cold smirk.He put up with Eugene due to his paralysis no matter how hard Eugene tried to replace him; however, his legs were cured and he managed to destroy Eugene's plot in front of everyone, so he finally been able to aven
"Miss Morrison, I would like to thank you for saving my life," Iris said as she approached Renee's bed. She meant to thank Renee for having saved her so narrowly from death during their encounter with one of Brahma's clones, which was why she lingered in Renee's room even after everyone left. "Miss Young, if you would truly like to return the favor, there is something you can do for me," Renee said, biting her lip as though what she was about to say was an excruciatingly difficult decision to make."What is it?" Iris asked, although she felt like she already knew what was the answer. "I would like to join you in being Leon's companions," Renee said with an expectant look. She harbored feelings toward Leon for some time now but refrained from competing against Iris and Cynthia, knowing there was no way she could win. However, she had an epiphany after her narrow escape from death and realized that there was so much more to life than competing with other women over a man. Therefor
"Nothing is impossible! It's high time you accept your fate, you old git! Take this! The Phoenix Sky Fist!" Leon merely scoffed at him. The next moment, he directed one last attack at Wulfric in the form of his most powerful move—the Phoenix Sky Fist, a sage technique belonging to the Heavenly Class!A cloud of pulsating energy charged straight toward Wulfric, without any mercy toward his cries of horror!Its sole intent was to destroy him and put an end to this battle!"No—" Wulfric let out a bloodcurdling scream as he watched, defenseless, as the Phoenix Sky Fist soared toward him. His first instinct was to leap out of harm's way, but Leon was far too powerful for him and anticipated this beforehand. Not to mention the Phoenix Sky Fist was one of the most powerful moves belonging to the Heavenly Class, and there was no possible way he could escape from its wrath.Wulfric's limp body only left a few feet off the ground when the Phoenix Sky Fist crashed into him, rendering his body
"Haha! I've finally attained the Saint State! Now it's time for you to die, you old git!" A glimmer of malice flashed through Leon's eyes. When he fixated his gaze on Wulfric's face, it sent a shudder down Wulfric's entire body, for Leon's eyes were like two pits of deep, dark, sinister hatred. "How cocky of you to say that, you twat! So what if you attained the Saint State? You haven't even got time to harness your powers yet, so you're no match for me! Take this!" Wulfric scoffed, taking no notice of Leon's threats at all. Then, without another moment's hesitation, he sent a powerful surge of energy pummeling Leon's way, intending to destroy Leon while his defenses were low!"He's right. So what if he's attained the Saint State? He can't even control his powers properly," the rest of the Chanters all agreed, and felt rather relieved by this. The glimmer of hope that ignited briefly within Pierre, Zach, and the rest was immediately doused after hearing the Chanters' words. Wulf
"Hahaha! This ends here—once and for all!" Wulfric broke out into a manic cackle of laughter upon seeing Pierre's defeat. The defeat of Pierre, Zach, and his two lackeys had no doubt instilled a newfound triumph in him, for the four of them combined were his greatest opponents thus far, and now that he rendered them powerless, there was no longer anyone in his way!Not even Leon, Percival, Alastair, or the rest of their comrades could defeat him! He and the Chanters would go on, unstopped, to dominate the world!One could only imagine his ecstasy at finally fulfilling his dream at long last!"All hail Master Chanter!""All hail Master Chanter!""All hail Master Chanter!" Aiken and the rest of the Chanters erupted into thunderous applause and cheers of sheer elation. "Oh no!""We can't possibly stand a chance!" Percival, Alastair, and the rest on the good side felt their hearts sink at the thought of their impending doom. Although they outnumbered the Chanters by a significant m
Gulp!Taking advantage of the moment, Leon decisively took out a Holy Spirit Pill and swallowed it. Initially, he intended to use an Essential Detox Pill to help Pierre, Zach, and the other two Semi-Saint State fighters counteract the poison. However, with Pierre injured by Wulfric and Zach along with the other two severely wounded and out of combat, even if he cured them, their side was still doomed to defeat.In this desperate situation, he could only take a gamble. He hoped that, with the breakthrough signs he felt in his martial arts bottleneck, the Holy Spirit Pill would help him break through the sage arts barrier or raise his power level to the Great Crossing Phase. This might be their only chance at victory."Mister Wolf, as long as there's life, there's hope. I'll try my best to hold off Wulfric. You must escape now and find a way to avenge us later."Pierre, enduring his injuries and the poison, stood up with a determined look on his face. He knew that their side was alre
"You're courting death!"Wulfric, enraged by Leon's fierce attack and the slaying of Central Boss, had no choice but to halt his assault on Pierre and the other three momentarily. He turned and unleashed a powerful palm strike, its overwhelming force aimed squarely at Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist.Boom!The collision between Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist and Wulfric's attack was explosive. In an instant, Wulfric's strike shattered Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist, and its residual force hurtled toward Leon."Not good!"Leon’s expression changed drastically as he rapidly tried to evade. However, with Wulfric's Saint State power level, evading was futile. No matter where he ran, he was unable to get out of the attack range. The residual force of Wulfric's true energy struck Leon, sending him flying and crashing heavily to the ground.Cough! Cough!As Leon hit the ground, a wave of intense pain surged through his chest, causing him to cough up two mouthfuls of blood. It was clear he suffered significa
Whoosh!Compared to Percival and Alastair's heavy hearts, Leon remained relatively calm. In the past, he killed Poisonwielder and specifically crafted a potent antidote, the Essential Detox Pill, to counteract Reaper's Breath.He happened to have a few dozen of these pills on him. Though Pierre and the others were poisoned by Reaper's Breath, as long as Leon could get the antidote to them in time, they still stood a chance to win.With this in mind, Leon did not waste any time. He stopped fighting with Central Boss, leaped up, and quickly rushed toward Pierre and the others to deliver the antidote."Leon, are you planning to run away? Well, do you think it's going to be that easy?" Central Boss misunderstood Leon's actions, thinking he intended to escape. Given how much he hated Leon, he was not going to let Leon get away so easily.Without a second thought, Central Boss dashed forward, resolutely blocking Leon once again. With Wulfric having reversed the situation and forcing Pie
"Pierre, you have pushed me to this! Since that's the case, don't blame me for what I'm going to do next! You all can go to hell!" Wulfric's expression turned grim when he saw the Chanter fighters in a dire and dangerous situation. He knew he had to end this battle quickly to avoid significant casualties among the Chanter descendants.Thus, he decided not to hold back. He waved his two hands, releasing two clouds of white mist that surged forward, engulfing Pierre, Zach, and the other two. The white mist transformed into a flurry of powder, like a shower of flowers, enveloping the four of them."What's this?""This is bad, it's poison!"Realizing the unusual nature of the white powder, Pierre and Zach were alarmed.Immediately, the four of them held their breath and swiftly retreated, trying to escape the range of the white mist and powder. Unfortunately, it was too late! The white powder and mist seeped everywhere, and being too close to Wulfric, they already inhaled a signific
"How dare a loser like you be so arrogant? I'll teach you to be humble!"Leon sneered contemptuously. Central Boss clashed with him twice before, each time ending with Central Boss being injured and fleeing. Thus, Leon did not take his attack seriously at all.Without hesitation, he pointed a finger and unleashed the Advanced Earth Class sage technique, Earthly Plunder. Sharp and fierce energy condensed at his fingertip, roaring as it met Central Boss's attack head-on!Bang!Leon's Earthly Plunder clashed solidly with Central Boss's Soul-Piercing Claw in a violent collision. However, unlike previous encounters, this time Leon's technique did not break through Central Boss's attack; instead, it was shattered by it!Not only that! The Dragon Pill he recently took did not fully manifest itself yet, so not only did Central Boss's Soul-Piercing Claw shatter Leon's Earthly Plunder but also sent him staggering back.Leon struggled to regain his footing, retreating three or four steps be