Frank said, "Well, I'm actually free."Kenny grinned right then. "In that case, would you like to visit my dojo? I'd really like you to check on my father's condition…"Frank then remembered he promised to do that much, and he was never one to renege on promises. "Of course! I was just thinking about visiting myself."-After buying what he needed, Kenny took Frank to his dojo by car toward the eastern edge of the city.The dojo was the size of four soccer fields and had a legion of apprentices, making them one of the four biggest dojos of Riverton.Once they arrived, Kenny led the way, cutting past the training area where many apprentices were practicing blade techniques and into the inner hall.They arrived at Jenson Sparks' room, and Frank saw the man laying in bed as soon as he entered.The man actually appeared spirited, but his essence appeared to be waning—his age only made his mortality that much obvious as well.Nonetheless, Kenny strode up to him, announcing delighte
"There's no need to go that far," Frank said slowly. "I'll take your father's pulse for now.""Of course…" Kenny replied, and Frank walked up to Jenson, putting his fingers on the latter's wrist and feeling his pulse.Soon, his brow furrowed, though he soon relaxed before furrowing his brows again.The process kept repeating for a long while, until Rolf eventually had enough. "Are you really taking Uncle Jenson's pulse, you brat?!"Jenson then assured him, "You have nothing to worry about, Mr. Lawrence. You may speak freely."Frank slowly opened his eyes just then, and Kenny quickly asked, "How's my father, Mr. Lawrence?""His condition is very serious," Frank replied. "He has sustained internal injuries from his youth, and he has been indulging in vices such as alcohol and smoking instead of cultivating his health. At seventy, he has basically reached the end of a normal lifespan.""What?!" Kenny was left thunderstruck and stumbling backward, just as regret seized him.His fat
Frank's eyes darted everywhere.The Sparks family had certainly hoarded a trove of treasures from themselves, from antique weapons and esoteric texts to endless medicinal ingredients.However, most of them were not that useful for Frank, and he soon asked, "Do you happen to have a 100-year-old panacea polypore?""A panacea polypore?" Kenny did a double take. "Would a 30-year-old do?""No, it has to be a hundred years old." Frank shook his head—the panacea polypore was one of the main ingredients for the Rejuvenation Pill, although around 600 grams would be enough to make a hundred pills.As such, even a small one would do.Kenny quickly said, "Don't worry, Mr. Lawrence. Our dojo's apprentices are everywhere—just say the word if you really need it, and they will definitely get one for you."Frank nodded. "In that case, I'm counting on you, Mr. Sparks. I owe you one."Kenny was actually shocked. "You're exaggerating. It's only right that I help you."If anything, having Frank ow
"Mr. Sparks!" Rolf cried, his heart almost leaping out of his throat.The servants paled in shock too, while Frank remained perfectly calm.Rolf wheeled on him right then, his expression savage as he demanded, "You! What did you feed my uncle?! Why did he suddenly vomit blood?!""That's normal," Frank replied calmly. "Mr. Jenson is quite old, and the Ichor Pill works by breaking down his cultivation and then rebuilding it. He will be better soon enough."With that, he started toward the door. "I'll be going now if there's nothing else.""Trying to run?! Get him!" Rolf bellowed, not believing him at all.Many of the dojo apprentices promptly came at his call, blocking Frank's path.Frank frowned as he turned toward Rolf. "You don't believe me?""I believe my own eyes. You will pay for what you did to my uncle!" Rolf barked. "Take him!"The apprentices charged at Frank right then, who shook his head exasperatedly.With a single step, he vaulted into the crowd, his body light as
"Not just better. I feel spirited!" Jenson exclaimed, flexing his arms while nodding in approval. "Mr. Lawrence's Ichor Pill is certainly miraculous.""Haha! Like I said, Mr. Lawrence is the greatest miracle worker of Riverton." Kenny laughed and turned toward Rolf. "And you'd actually send our apprentices after him. You ignorant fool.""What?!" Jenson was growing at Rolf right then. "You attacked Mr. Lawrence?!""No, I mean…" Rolf mumbled, scratching his head awkwardly. "You were puking blood after you took the pill, and I thought you were poisoned…""Preposterous!" Jenson barked and hurried outside.Fortunately, Frank had not left, and Jenson promptly waved at him. "I'm so sorry for what happened with Rolf, Mr. Lawrence. Please don't take it to heart…"Even if they could not befriend Frank, they must never make an enemy out of him.Frank actually did not take offense anyway. "I won't take issue with such frivolity. You're better now, Mr. Sparks, and that's all that matters."
A pill as miraculous as the Ichor Pill would definitely be wildly popular once it hit the market, and Kenny's family was willing to invest in it. Even just ten percent of the shares would do!"So that's why you've come." Frank smiled. "Then I shall be frank—it's impossible to produce Ichor Pills in bulk, because each cauldron worth of pills requires a drop of a martial elite's essence.""Really?!" Kenny exclaimed, realizing with a start. "Oh, so that's why you never sold it for money… I never knew making the pill alone comes at such a huge cost."In reality, Frank did not consider his essence that big of a deal. For martial artists who had yet to perfect their vigor, however, it was a treasure—and where would they get the essence of martial elites even if they had the recipe?After some further discussion about martial arts, Kenny quickly excused himself.As he left Frank's room and passed through the antehall, he ran into Rolf.Rolf had actually been waiting for a while. He
It took a long while for Helen to come to her senses. "Cindy? When did you come back to the country?"Cindy was supposedly studying abroad and would only return next year.Still, Cindy flashed a sweet smile right then, "Actually, I recently started a company with a partner, and we're aiming to get into the Riverton market. You have to help me out, Helen—business is booming in Lane Holdings, so you can't forget about the rest of us.""Oh, what are you saying?" Gina exclaimed. "If you want to start a business, Helen can let you manage one of our subsidiaries. Why partner with others?""Mom." Helen quickly cut her short. "Cindy must have her own plans since she's partnering with friends."Lane Holdings was short on money themselves, and giving away a subsidiary right now was no different from cutting off a piece of themselves. Moreover, Helen knew how vain her mother got with her family, but she had to think for herself too!Thankfully, Cindy shook her head. "That's alright, Aunt Gi
Kenny was surprised that the panacea polypore was that popular.And since he had promised Frank that he would get it for him, it would be awkward if someone else bought it instead.Still, Frank went up to the worker and said, "Can we meet the owner? I'm willing to buy it at a high price.""Yes… Yes!" Kenny nodded in response, whipping out a stack of dollar bills and handing it to the worker. "You can have this—take us to the owner right now."The worker was left staring at the fat stack of cash, his awkward expression instantly turning into a smile. "This way please, gentlemen."-At the back of Vintagers, Cindy was just exclaiming excitedly, "Mr. Wicker, do show us the panacea polypore!"Johnny Wicker, the pudgy owner of Vintagers, was all smiles as he drew out a wooden chest. "Calm down, miss—this is it, the panacea polypore. Five million dollars, and I won't take any bargaining."Cindy quickly turned toward Gina. "You can pay him now, Aunt Gina.""Huh… actually, is it reall