Vivi’s voice came from behind. “Philip, what’s wrong?” Philip reined in his emotions but could not calm down. He took a deep breath, and his gaze fell on the veiled woman for a brief moment. It was a very strange feeling! There was clearly Hannah’s shadow on this woman, but the other party’s eyes just now seemed as though she was seeing him for the first time. Her gaze was full of doubts and even a hint of panic. Even now when she saw Philip staring at her, the woman who looked like a young girl would turn her head away shyly. She would only peek at Philip from time to time with her big eyes. She looked like a young girl who had just entered society and felt curious about everything. Philip sat down again, feeling a little irate. Fennel asked, “So, is it her?” Philip could not be sure. He shook his head before nodding again. “I don't know. I can see the shadow of my sister in her, but her eyes tell me that she doesn’t know me. It shouldn't be like this. What went wrong
Hearing the woman's words, Philip’s face darkened as his eyes wandered between Susan and the woman for a moment. Then, he bowed slightly and said, “Excuse me.” After that, Philip turned around and returned to his seat. Fennel and the others also sat down. “Steven, didn't you say that your Smith family has information about that organization? Do you know those two?” Philip thought for a moment and asked. Steven smiled, shook his head, and said, “Mr. Clarke, it’s the Smith family that knows some information about that organization, not me. I don't know much about them. Most of the information is with my father. I don't know the two of them. However, as you can see, those eight guards are not simple characters. The armor they’re wearing costs at least three million per set! It should be the most advanced and powerful set of armor at present with very good defense.” Philip was not very interested in Steven’s explanation of insignificant things. His eyes lingered on Susan an
As Vic’s enthusiastic voice rang out, the audience burst into discussions. “Oh my God! It’s the essence of life no. 4 that can slow down the aging process for 15 years!” “The Marcus family must get our hands on this thing!” “Immediately notify the family. No matter how much money or what resources are needed, we must get this essence of life no. 4!” For a while, everyone’s faces were full of confidence as they were determined to get this essence of life no. 4. Only Philip’s party looked a little disengaged. The essence of life no. 4? Philip was a little confused. If he remembered correctly, the highest grade essence of life in the Nonagon was level three, so why was there a no. 4 here? Could it be that the organization behind the other party had gone a step further than the Nonagon? With that thought in mind, Philip turned to Fennel, who shook his head and said softly, “This thing isn’t worth believing. The research on the essence of life in our country has only reach
Hearing this second request, the expressions on Philip and the others changed rapidly! Moses also frowned and glanced at Vic before he turned to Philip and Fennel. He said in a low voice, “Is he trying to infiltrate our country and gain a few puppets?” Philip’s eyes were cold as he frowned and said, “Don't say anything yet. Let's see what happens next.” If it was really as Moses said, Philip would definitely take action and get this essence of life no. 4. At the same time, he would find out who the boss behind Vic was. Anyone who dared to harbor any intentions toward Cochly Mountain must be destroyed! Everyone in the inner hall fell into silence after Vic’s words. They spoke quietly among themselves. Among them, Louis XXVI and Alice Elizabeth also spoke to each other, determined to get the essence of life no. 4. Louis XXVI was the first to raise his hand and said, “Vic, I want to get this essence of life no. 4 to present it to the Queen on her birthday. In that case, ar
As for Philip’s side, it was very quiet and no one got involved. Several times, Steven had wanted to raise his hand, but seeing the reaction from Philip and the others, he finally gave up. “Mr. Clarke, aren’t you going to fight for it?” Steven smiled and asked tentatively. Philip shook his head and said, “An unstable product is of no use to me. I just want to know who the boss behind this transaction is. Steven, you should have information about him, right?” Upon hearing this, Steven smiled, nodded slightly, and said, “You’re right, Mr. Clarke. I do have information about this boss. Do you want to trade for it?” Philip narrowed his eyes and looked at Steven with some oppression. Steven felt the oppressive aura from Philip and laughed a little uncomfortably. He said, “Haha, Mr. Clarke, don’t look at me like that. We’re good friends, aren't we? In that case, I’ll make the decision and give you this information for free.” Hearing that, Philip said flatly, “If it's of value,
Hearing this sudden voice, Vic pushed his glasses up his nose bridge as a faint smile appeared in the corner of his eyes. He looked at Philip. Not only him, but all the foreigners in the hall also focused their attention on Philip and his gang. It was this Eastern man again. What did he mean by asking this question? Vic smiled and said, “Sir, do you have doubts about our essence of life no. 4?” Philip's eyes drooped slightly as he said, “As far as I know, the research on the essence of life is currently at no. 3. Product no. 4 is still unstable. By trading the test product no. 4 in such a hurry, isn’t it a little too irresponsible?” Vic said sternly, “Sir, the essence of life no. 4 has been developed successfully. This is an internal secret not made known to the public, so we don’t blame you for doubting it. However, I can tell you with certainty that the essence of life no. 4 has been certified by our relevant institutions and can be guaranteed.” “What guarantee? Since i
After saying that, Vic took out a red reagent syringe and said, “The person who gets the essence of life no. 4 will be injected with this red potion on the spot. Don't worry, it's non-toxic and harmless. It’s just a stimulant that needs to be injected every once in a while. As long as the boss’ instructions are obeyed, you can live a healthy life.” This was the same as becoming a puppet under someone’s control. Most of the people at the scene, however, were attracted by the essence of life no. 4 that could delay aging for 15 years. Many people scrambled for the injection, wanting to become the puppet of the boss behind Vic. However, some people began to back off and become cautious. At this time, Vic turned to look at Philip and said, “Sir, do you still want to participate?” Philip said calmly, “No need. Tonight, no one can make a deal with you except me.” At those words, Vic's face trembled in puzzlement. Some of the foreigners also could not figure out his meaning.
Philip frowned and said to Fennel beside him, “That’s enough. I’ll go and have a look on my own.” Fennel also frowned and said, “Be careful.” Philip nodded and turned to follow Vic out of the inner hall into the innermost part of Kestor Manor. Here, the security was extremely tight. A heavily armed guard could be seen every two meters apart. Moreover, the entire area was heavily defended, surrounded by high walls with machine guns and radar networks. Philip followed Vic to a magnificent suite that was decorated very lavishly. Many electronic display screens were found in the suite which displayed all corners of the manor, including the actions of everyone in the inner hall. In the middle of the suite, behind the expensive desk by the French windows, a fat middle-aged man in dark red plaid pajamas sat in a chair smoking a cigar. His eyes were indifferent as he looked at Philip and Vic walking through the door. “Boss, the guest is here,” Vic said respectfully to the fat
“Philip's strength mostly comes from his very powerful pet rabbit. Although it's a monster beast, it's a force to be reckoned with. It isn't something anyone can deal with,” Hogster said with lingering fear. He could not forget how Rabbit had beaten Alain to a pulp. “Yes, the rabbit is a force to be reckoned with. You'd better not mess with it for no reason. I really wonder where such a powerful monster beast came from.” Alain seemed very steadfast, but he was already having a mental meltdown. However, he did not want to embarrass himself in public, so he gritted his teeth and hung on. The hooded man looked at Alain and sneered inwardly. He took out a pill from his pocket and handed it to him. “Take this or I’m afraid you’ll collapse soon.” He could notice Alain’s condition at a glance and knew he would not last long. “Forget it. I won’t hide it from you. In fact, the rabbit inflicted all these injuries on me. I wouldn’t be in this miserable state if the rabbit weren’t that
Although the strength of the test subject had increased, he was not highly valued at all because his talent was not affected and did not meet the guild’s requirements. “Okay, you may leave now. Your strength has improved, so make sure to practice hard and don’t let us down,” Alain said grandly, sending the other party away. He knew that this person was nothing but a loser. The guild member who was the test subject had no idea how pathetic he was. Instead, he looked at Alain with excitement and gratitude. Hogster swallowed the potion without hesitation. He quickly felt the changes in his body as if he had become very powerful in just a few seconds. Hogster looked at the hooded man in surprise. He never thought that he could become so strong. “Wow, this is amazing!” Hogster was shocked by this unexpected outcome. His lack of self-esteem was quickly replaced with brimming confidence, and he even had the urge to mess with Philip. In his opinion, Philip was nothing special. Now
“Don’t worry, I mean no harm. That thing is quite good.” The silly member took the potion nervously and looked at Alain expectantly. “Sir, I think I’m getting stronger!” The silly guy showed off his strength excitedly. Alain stepped forward and examined the guild member curiously. Sure enough, his strength had increased. Alain found the increase in strength quite incredible. Moreover, he did not find any side effects on the other party, which was the most surprising. This potion was amazing beyond anyone’s imagination! Alain was very excited and wished he could take it too. “I believe you should know the value of this potion. Just win the competition and stop worrying about the rest.” Alain and the hooded man stepped aside to discuss offering the boys and girls. Hogster was taken aback to hear them. The two quickly reached an agreement as they knew how unethical this transaction was. “Father, you actually agreed to his request! Aren't you afraid that it’ll be expose
By taking the potion, a person could increase their overall strength, and there would be no side effects. It was a miracle potion, indeed. Alain was stunned to hear that. He felt that the hooded man was bragging. How could there be such an amazing potion? “Are you serious? It can’t be that simple.” Alain took the potion from the other party and sized it up, wondering if he should trust this thing. “If you don't believe it, you can give it a try. I don’t mind. You have many people under your command anyway. You can choose to use them as a test subject.” The hooded man was quite cold and aloof in both his actions and speech. Alain nervously clenched the potion tightly. “In that case, I’ll give it a try. Let me find someone.” Alain did not fully trust the hooded man’s words. In his opinion, it was better to play it safe. Who knew if anything would happen? He was nervous about giving something like this to his precious son. At this time, a guild member who was not highly valu
“I won’t be joining your guild, but I don’t mind being a spectator. At least I can watch the fun. I know that you’re quite strong, so you don’t need me. As long as nothing unexpected happens, I don’t think you’ll face a problem.” Philip smiled indifferently, quite confident that nothing much would happen. The overall strength of the Celestial Palace had improved significantly, so they really had nothing to worry about. Jamie was relieved to hear that. In that case, he could rest assured.… The guild competition officially kicked off, and everyone was ready to battle it out. The battles were not something that simply required strength to resolve. Occasionally, the competitors required tactics too. As Alain was feeling anxious, his reinforcement finally arrived at the scene. The hooded man turned up with some potions, ready to carry out his task. “Hey, you’re finally here. I thought I wouldn’t see you again.” Alain was worried. He knew that he was in a precarious situati
“Father, what happened to you? Don’t scare me!” Hogster sat by Alain’s bedside and asked in a panic. Hogster would not have been worried about Alain in the past, but things were different now. They were facing various crises. Without his father to take care of things, they would be doomed. Alain coughed violently and fumbled around for some healing pills before stuffing them into his mouth. The pills were not useful for his injuries but could at least relieve his pain. After Alain took the pills, Hogster hugged him excitedly. “This is great! I thought you were about to drop dead.” Alain almost died in anger over his son’s remark. “Hogster, you have to take part in the competition on behalf of the guild. This is the best chance for you to become stronger. You’ll make a name for yourself if you do this.” Alain held Hogster's hand and placed all his hopes on him. Hearing that, Hogster said awkwardly, “Father, although I’m quite strong, you can’t do this to me! How am I suppose
The rabbit had a very expressive face as if it was watching Alain make a fool of himself. “You’re quite the smooth talker. If you have more words of encouragement, let’s hear them.” Hay dangled from Rabbit's mouth, and he seemed disdainful. Alain seemed conflicted at the sight of Rabbit and felt like he was looking at Philip instead. “Why are you here?” This rabbit was weird, and no one could control it. As far as Alain knew, the rabbit was famous in major cities and good at picking fights. “Of course, I’m here to teach you a lesson. Do you think I traveled this far to buy you a meal?” After saying this, Rabbit jumped up and kicked Alain, who started spitting mouthfuls of blood. Alain was strong in his own right, so there was no way he would be helpless against an attack. However, he simply could not resist Rabbit and could only suffer a beating. The guild members in the surroundings closed their eyes, feeling sorry for their guild leader. No one thought they could win th
It seemed that Alain had overestimated his importance. “Hey, wait a minute. Don't be so hasty. I just want to think about how to make things better. You should know that things are not as simple as you think. If I agree so easily, others might target me.” The hooded man sneered inwardly at Alain’s flattering appearance. He knew that Alain was probably trying to bargain with him. “I thought you wouldn’t consider it, but you seem quite willing to work with us.” The hooded man smiled calmly as if mocking Alain from the bottom of his heart. Although Alain was being ridiculed, he could not say a word. The hooded man held the reins, so Alain had no choice but to obey. “I don’t mind this cooperation, but we need to plan this thoroughly. If you can help my guild to make a comeback in this competition, I can agree to your condition. Since you found me, you should know the trouble my guild is facing right now. Philip and his people are messing with us, and the Celestial Palace is keepi
Alain was a smart man and quickly grasped the key point. It seemed that this man was here to help him. “Tell me what you want. Stop wasting my time. If you’re here to help me, let’s have an open discussion.” Alain was no longer nervous and stared at the other party calmly. Hearing that, the hooded man smiled smugly. “I know that your guild is facing a crisis. I can help you with that. I can get rid of all your problems and also ensure that your guild scores victory. Although I can't guarantee that you’ll win the championship, taking one of the top spots won’t be a problem.” The hooded man spoke calmly as if he was confident that Alain would agree. Sure enough, Alain was expectant to hear this man’s offer to help him. At a moment of crisis, it was every man for himself. Right now, no one was willing to help him or lend a helping hand. Alain thought that this was too much of a coincidence. “There’s no such thing as a free lunch. What do you want in return?” Alain knew that