Gideon's condition was actually quite simple. It was for the Foxhall royal family to steal the Spirale clan's advanced technological weapons after he infiltrated them.Originally, Gideon had planned to send his own people, like Justin's battle soldiers, to work with Haine on stealing the technology. But after thinking it over, he figured it would be better to drag the Foxhalls into it as well.Gideon had his own agenda. He was well aware of how terrifying the Spirale clan was. It would be impossible to bring them down on his own. At best, he could stir up trouble and rescue Winter's younger sister.However, that could trigger the Spirale clan's great wrath.Gideon had no intention of shouldering the burden alone. The more royal families involved, the better. It would help disperse the inevitable backlash.The royal families held a prestigious status. Even the Spirale clan would have to think twice before moving against them.After Keagan listened to Gideon's explanation, his expr
Surviving such a predicament was nothing short of a miracle.Arnold had sought out medical doctors to treat Elara, but their efforts were useless. They had no idea what was causing her condition.This wasn't an illness at all. It was the trial of her physique awakening."Ella, my sweet daughter, what's happening to you? Don't scare Mommy like this… I won't force you anymore. Please, just get better…"Marion had cried so much these past days that she was on the verge of going blind.Outside the hospital room, Arnold looked even more haggard. His face was gaunt, his beard unkempt, and his body frail and weak. He seemed to have aged more than ten years.Standing in stark contrast to him was an elegant gentleman in his 30s, exuding wealth and refinement. He wore gold-rimmed glasses, and he appeared cultured and polite."Dr. Crosby, it's been half a month. Why isn't my daughter's condition improving at all?""Mr. Seymour, don't be anxious. At least Ms. Seymour isn't acting hysterica
"Miraculous Healing Hands!" Gideon sneered inwardly as he read the large plaque hanging above the entrance of the six-story building.What an arrogant claim.According to Caius' information, Arnold and his family were there.Just as he was about to enter, Arnold came running out of the building.When Gideon saw how gaunt and haggard he looked, his heart clenched. "Mr. Seymour!"Arnold paused. He wiped his eyes and said, "Gideon, you're back!""I'm back!""How was your trip to Drammore? I heard from Fred that you met a benefactor and went there to secure investments."That was clearly just an excuse Fred had made up.Gideon smiled. "Not bad. I secured quite a bit of investment. Mr. Seymour, what happened to you? I heard something happened to Elara."Arnold's eyes welled with tears at the mention of Elara. He had forced himself to be strong in front of Marion because he didn't want her to worry. Now that he was in front of Gideon—a fellow man—he could no longer hold back.Tear
"Mrs. Seymour, if he really had a way to save Ella, she would have improved by now instead of lying here unconscious. It's obvious he's just draining you of your money," Gideon explained.Graham sneered. "Very well. If that's the case, Mr. Seymour, take Ms. Seymour home and find someone else.""Wait, Dr. Crosby!" Arnold and Marion paled and hurriedly grabbed onto Graham.Marion pleaded, "Please calm down. Don't abandon her. You have to save my daughter! She's young and beautiful. She can't just die like this! Parents shouldn't have to bury their children.""Mr. and Mrs. Seymour, there's no need to beg him. If he could save her, he wouldn't have dragged this out." With that, Gideon picked up the unconscious Elara."What are you doing?""Put Ella down!"Marion lunged at him, grabbing at his arms as she screamed, "You bastard! You heartless monster! Are you trying to kill Ella? I'll call the police and have you thrown in jail!"Arnold also shouted, "Gideon, stop messing around!"
Graham knew he couldn't avoid the inspection, so he signaled Brody and the others to wait before leaving the hospital room.In the office, he asked the assistant, "How is it?"The assistant replied, "Sir, I've already sent a message to Ms. Grave. She said she'll be here soon.""Good." Graham finally felt at ease.While instructing his assistant to fabricate a medication list, he patiently waited for Aubrey to arrive. He couldn't help but smile as he thought of Aubrey showing up.After all, Aubrey wasn't just anyone. She was a woman of real power. Her influence was enormous in all of Verdura. With Aubrey here, what did Brody even count as?20 minutes later, the office door swung open, and a middle-aged woman walked in. She was dressed simply yet carried an undeniable air of authority. She commanded respect without needing to raise her voice.At 48 years old, her face was smooth and radiant, with not a single wrinkle in sight. She looked as though she were barely in her early 30s.
How impressive!Caius gulped and said, "Mr. Stein, I understand. But Aubrey is the deputy governor, after all. You're not in Goldspire, and if she insists on going against me, it'll be difficult for me to handle. How about you issue an order?"Keith responded, "Aubrey has been spiraling downward these past years. She thinks she's done a good job covering it up, but I've been aware all along. Take this opportunity to deal with her. I won't issue an order. You take care of it. I've got your back. So, don't worry about anything.""Yes, sir!" Caius was greatly encouraged.With Keith backing him, what was there to fear in this vast Goldspire?Although there was still one thing to be afraid of—Gideon."Brody!" Caius immediately made a call, his tone serious. "I order you to continue the inspection of Graham's clinic. You do not need to follow anyone else's orders. Do you understand?"Brody trembled slightly. He keenly sensed that a major confrontation was on the horizon. "Understood."
Aubrey's face was dark with anger. Brody actually dared to defy her. It was unbelievable! "I'm calling Caius right now to see what the hell he means by this!""Of course." Brodie was still smiling.Aubrey stormed into the office, quickly dialing the number. As soon as the call connected, she snapped, "Mr. Grayson, what's going on? You're deliberately going against me, aren't you?""Ms. Grave, why would you say that?" Caius asked."Don't play dumb with me!" Aubrey's fury surged. "If it weren't for you pulling the strings, would Brody dare to act this way? Mr. Grayson, I don't want to argue with you. Just get Brody to take his people and leave!"Graham is my friend, and I know him well. He's a man of integrity and a doctor with a kind heart. There's no way his clinic is involved in anything illegal.""Ms. Grave, this is difficult for me," Caius explained."What's so difficult about it? Or are you telling me you can't even do me this one favor?" Aubrey's frustration grew.Caius sp
"You seem knowledgeable, old man," Graham remarked, standing with his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an air of arrogance. Brody asked, "Mr. Vernel, are you familiar with the Crosby family of Oriville? Are they powerful?"Wyatt Vernel explained, "Dr. McDowell, Oriville is a region within the Wasteland. The Crosbys are natives there and hold control over that area."When the Dasovian soldiers were extracting resources from the Wasteland, we inevitably faced hostility and attacks from the locals, resulting in numerous soldier casualties."Eventually, the Crosby family intervened and managed to appease many native tribes. This allowed the Ministry of Defense and Moondust Security personnel to establish a presence in the Wasteland and gradually become more powerful. "Basically, the Crosby family has significantly aided the Ministry of Defense and Moondust Security. They have received commendations from His Majesty and were awarded the King Order, a symbol of the highest honor
Gideon declared coldly, his voice void of any sympathy, "That's not something I can allow. I'm afraid this is the end for you." The instant the young man clad in black stole the inner core, his fate was sealed."No!" The man screamed in desperation, his face contorted with unwillingness.Suddenly, a fighter jet roared into view, and a startled voice called out, "Giles, what are you doing here?"The young man in black, Giles Terrell, looked up to see a figure dressed in purple standing at the jet's cabin door. Hope surged within him, as if he'd found a lifeline.Giles cried out, "Francis! Help me!"However, Francis Hurst's eyes were riveted on the inner core, a greedy gleam flickering within them.Francis thought that it was fate for him to stumble upon the alpha beast's inner core. If he seized it and used it for his cultivation, he'd surely surpass the young leaders of factions like Martialgarde and Warbringer Gate. Giles had truly given him a wonderful opportunity.Wi
"Why are you pursuing me so persistently? Whoever reaches the inner core first should rightfully claim it. You were careless, so consider this a learning experience. Isn't that reasonable? Must we really end in a situation where both of us lose?" the young man taunted. "A learning experience? That's truly amusing. You steal my inner core and have the nerve to call it a lesson. You certainly have a lot to say," Gideon retorted coldly. He extended his hand, and a massive shadow hand materialized from above. It was the Clausum Palm. The alpha beast, ridden by the young man in black, sensed the immense power of the handprint and froze in fear, dropping to the ground. "Blast it!" The young man in black was so furious that he nearly coughed up blood. Forced to leave the alpha beast, he continued fleeing on foot. He retaliated with a punch, smashing the hand. "Oh? You still have the energy to fight back. Impressive. You're quite the young talent. What a shame you chose to seek you
Out of nowhere, a chain shot up from below, snagging the inner core and swiftly dragging it away. "What?" Gideon erupted in fury. Who would dare snatch from a tiger's jaws? This person had some guts. "Stop!" he roared. With a thunderous force, he cut through the toxic miasma, reaching for the chain. But the thief was no ordinary being. They were a formidable opponent, retracting the chain with remarkable speed. Gideon caught a glimpse of a flickering figure in the jungle. "The inner core I captured isn't something just anyone can take. Let's see if you can escape my clutches," Gideon threatened, his voice resonating with intensity. The figure in the jungle hesitated, a chill running down their spine, yet they didn't relent and fled with the inner core.The fighter jet descended rapidly. But with the dense canopy of ancient trees in the jungle, aerial navigation was not possible. Gideon landed a backhand strike on Kori, rendering him unconscious to prevent any interferenc
Jake let out a terrified scream. He quickly adjusted the fighter jet's course, but just then, a tentacle burst forth from the dense, poisonous fog. The tentacle was black and moved with alarming speed, reaching the jet in mere moments as if intent on tearing it apart. "Fire!" Jake activated the attack system, and over a dozen missiles were launched. The attack was successful, as the tentacle was blown into a gruesome mess. In the distance, a thunderous roar echoed, shaking the heavens and earth—the Shadowgnaw Overlord had felt the pain. Suddenly, more than 30 black shadows emerged from the toxic cloud."Damn it!" Jake swore. He struggled to continue operating the fighter jet amid the overwhelming number of tentacles. Their firepower was no longer enough. Desperately, he called out, "Sir!" At that moment, Gideon sprang into action. Rather than destroying the tentacles, he reached out and seized the one lunging at them. With a powerful yell, he unleashed the strength of
Luckily, Gideon's fighter jet was a state-of-the-art model, so flying through the poisonous haze wasn't a significant problem. Suddenly, a piercing scream reverberated inside the jet, making it shake violently. Kori's face went white as he yelled, "This is bad! It must be the Shadowgnaw Bug. They're venomous creatures that can survive in this toxic fog. An adult Shadowgnaw Bug can reach the size of a lion or tiger, and the Shadowgnaw Overlord is even scarier, being as big as an elephant." Just as he finished speaking, another high-pitched cry sounded. The fighter jet shook uncontrollably and began to dive. Jake did everything he could to keep the jet stable. If the jet had been a regular aircraft, it would likely have broken apart by now. Kori looked deeply concerned. "Based on the strength of that cry, it seems we've run into the Shadowgnaw Overlord." "What's the big deal about one bug? Can it really be that dangerous?" Gideon scoffed, signaling Jake to open the cockpit door.
Gideon trusted Kori completely, as Kori's life depended on him, leaving no room for hidden agendas. The fighter jet soared eastward at high altitude. Gideon was immersed in studying the Book of Medicamentum. He vaguely remembered Titus once mentioning the pure-essence physique and other rare physiques, such as the pure solar physique. These were subtly referenced in the Book of Medicamentum. His current task was to uncover information about the pure-essence physique in the latter part of the Book of Medicamentum. If successful, he might learn how to harness the methods concerning the pure-essence physique himself, enabling Elara to fully awaken and transform. Silence enveloped the entire fighter jet.That evening, the jet touched down on the summit of a large mountain. The pilot, Jake Clythe, was weary from hours of flight, was instructed by Gideon to take a one-hour break. Gideon and Kori also disembarked from the aircraft.The landscape was filled with overlapping mountains
Kori was overwhelmed with fear. "What are you doing? What have you done to me?" he exclaimed. Gideon smirked. "Don't worry. I've just set up three 'fuses.' As long as you behave, nothing will happen. But if you try anything funny, I can make your head explode with just a thought. And don't think about removing the golden needles. I won't be responsible for what happens if you do." Kori's expression flickered between anger and resignation. It was deeply humiliating for someone who had traveled the world all his life to be treated as such in his later years. However, he had no other options. Taking a deep breath, Kori calmed himself and dismissed his hostile thoughts, turning his focus to assess Elara's condition. Gideon observed from the side. No one could tell what secret method Kori was using, but gradually, the air temperature rose. This was due to the contraction of pure essence energy. Half an hour later, Kori wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled. "It's done. The
"Do you want me to be honest with you?" Kori prodded. "What? Can't you solve it? Then, you're destined to fail." A fierce, murderous intent flashed in Gideon's eyes. Kori quickly responded, "The pure-essence physique is extremely rare. If it were a martial artist with a robust constitution, I could safely help them awaken it. But your wife is just an ordinary person. Her body is too fragile, and I can't take that risk. "Though your medical skills are impressive, you can't guarantee her safety. The only solution is to find Mr. Ruggeweyn or Mr. Warth. They possess secret techniques that can awaken the pure-essence physique without risk. "However, I'm not entirely helpless. I can use a secret technique right now to suppress the essence, preventing any leakage of pure essence energy. This could safeguard your wife's body and possibly help her regain consciousness. Do you want me to proceed?" Gideon asked, "Where are Mr. Ruggeweyn and Mr. Warth? If you can reach them, do so qu
"Who on earth are you?" Kori asked. His face twisted with fury as he ran desperately, with Gideon relentlessly pursuing him like a hawk after its prey. It was both insulting and disgraceful! "Argh!" Eventually, Kori couldn't bear it any longer. He stopped and bellowed, "I'd rather die than be shamed. Kid, I'll fight you to death!" Kori spat out a mouthful of blood, unleashed a secret technique, and launched a powerful attack. Gideon's expression turned serious at that moment. He calmly extended his fist and declared, "Doombringer Knuckle!" The brilliant glow of his fist surged forward with determination. Kori's attack was instantly destroyed, and he was sent flying, his body nearly breaking apart. He crashed hard into a dirt pit and couldn't rise again. "Sir, watch out!" Harper yelled with all her strength just then. Gideon raised an eyebrow. More and more advanced weapons were being launched. Several missiles sped toward them. In fact, the high-tech weapons had been re