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Since Chris had just mentioned Laurel Resort, there was no way Felix could brush that off as a coincidence. Xena's call had come at the perfect time, but this was not the right moment for a deep conversation."Hold on, I'll call you back," he said before hanging up.Felix interrogated Chris for a while longer, then used soul extraction to confirm his story. Once he was satisfied, he dragged Chris back into the living room.Chris called Zachariah and his father over, while Felix sat back in his original seat.The Fifteenth Overlord remained completely calm. With Felix's current level, was there anyone who could truly rival him? Handling Chris was nothing but a trivial matter.No one knew exactly what was said, but within minutes, Zachariah came rushing over, his face pale with fear. He dropped to his knees, drenched in sweat, his former arrogance nowhere to be seen.He begged, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zeller! I won't ever do it again!"Chris had completely surrendered—what chance did he h
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Xena said, "So far, over 200 people have refused to leave Laurel Resort."Felix thought that was an insane number. This situation was definitely more complicated than it seemed.He asked, "What about the staff or family members who've gone to check on them? Have any of them decided to stay?" Xena responded immediately, "No. But Lord Hector ran some tests. He sent a few people in and found that only those who spent the night there were affected. Those who didn't stay overnight weren't influenced at all.""Overnight?" Felix frowned, his mind racing. "There haven't been any reported deaths yet, right?"Xena let out a bitter chuckle. "With over 200 people involved, some of their families don't even want to meet them anymore. And even when we send people in, it's a massive resort—there's no way to fully investigate in just one day. So, whether or not there have been any casualties, we still can't say for sure." She sighed. "Since you brought up Laurel Resort yourself, I assume you h
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Felix was taken aback by Donna's straightforward reply, and he felt a little uncomfortable. He was not sure if it was because S-tier Malevolent Phantoms did not care about emotional intelligence or if they were just this brutally honest. Either way, he had no idea how to respond."You're probably wondering why I'm only telling you about Laurel Resort now, right?" Luckily, Donna spoke up before he had to ask. That was precisely what he had been wondering."Why?" Felix asked.Donna said, "Because your so-called headquarters would eventually get desperate enough to send you, and I figured we were getting close to that point, so I gave you a heads-up. "I also knew you'd send someone to investigate, but it didn't really matter. Even if I hadn't warned you, it would've only delayed things by a few days."Donna was not wrong. With over 200 people missing, it was only a matter of time before Hector could not keep things under wraps anymore. When that happened, either he or Billy would be
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Yolanda said, "I finally understand what people mean when they say that kindness gets repaid. If I hadn't stood up for you back in elementary school, you probably wouldn't even remember my name now."Felix nodded. "That's true. Back in elementary school, the only names I really remembered were the ones I was close with. We barely talked back then—guess it was just fate."After they finished eating, Yolanda suddenly said, "Business is business, but the fact remains—you saved my family. And let's not forget, you also spent 100 million dollars on the Meyers situation. If we said that little favor from elementary school was enough to cancel out all of this, my family and I wouldn't feel right."She continued, "Since you don't need money, my dad figured the least we could do was let you take a look at his vault. If there's anything you like, it's yours."Felix waved a hand dismissively. "That's really not necessary. This investment benefits me, too—it's a win-win situation. I don't see
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Yolanda did not hesitate for even a second before agreeing. After all, what was a million-dollar statue to Felix? The man was not exactly strapped for cash. If anything, giving him something he genuinely liked made her feel better about the whole situation.Besides, anyone who laid eyes on this five-clawed golden dragon would be captivated by its craftsmanship."No problem at all," she said with a smile....Back at home, Felix finally let his emotions show—his excitement practically radiated from his expression and eyes. "Holy shit! Is this what Yolanda meant by good karma pays off?"Even now, he could hardly believe it. His luck had come out of nowhere—this was beyond anything he could have imagined.The moment Felix touched the golden dragon, he had felt something inside it. This was not just an ordinary sculpture. It contained dragon energy—the real thing. As someone who possessed nine pieces of Dragonspines and cultivated Dragons Destroyer, there was no way he could have bee
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Felix's strength had grown, and he was not the same as before. Now, he could finally take the plunge.Nonetheless, there was one last thing he needed to do before setting off—master Dragon Rebirth, the technique Gerald had given him. He was unsure what lay beyond the Grandmaster Realm, but he trusted Gerald. Another day passed, and Felix successfully cultivated Dragon Rebirth. As expected, it was the natural successor to Dragon Destroyer—otherwise, it would not have been this easy. The technique was running on its own, but Felix did not feel much of a difference at the moment. Still, he knew results would not come overnight, so he had to take things one step at a time.As for dealing with the Leaping Creek Corporation, Zion had taken care of everything through his connections with the Warlock family. Felix did not have the time to plan every move—he only needed to make sure the Zuckerberg family could survive this crisis and accept the changes without resistance.That afternoon,
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Felix immediately perked up. He desperately needed this information. Headquarters had hit a dead end—Hector, the one who knew the most, could not make sense of the situation, and even Xena admitted she had nothing to offer. The simplest solution would be to just launch a missile and wipe Laurel Resort off the map, but there were over 200 lives inside—who would dare give that order?So, at this moment, Donna's words were nothing short of music to his ears. It really was a world that favored the strong. Not long ago, Donna had dismissed him without a second thought, saying they had gone their separate ways—but now that his power had risen, she was clearly taking a different stance.Yet, instead of speaking right away, Donna simply smiled—a mysterious, knowing smile—as she stared at him. "Heh… Looks like I underestimated Earth—or maybe just Dragonia."Felix frowned. "What do you mean?"Donna touched her lips, her smile turning even more cryptic. "I just said I wasn't taking back
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Felix was fully focused—this was the kind of intel headquarters would never provide. There was no way he would miss a single word when it came to his own survival.Donna explained, "When an S-tier Malevolent Phantom reaches this state, even though its consciousness is in chaos, its instincts will still push it to seek salvation. It does this by filtering souls in a specific way, selecting only those that meet its criteria to reach its soul core. What happens after that—whether it wakes up or how you might influence its recovery—is something I don't know."But one thing is certain—the only chance you'll have to kill it is when you see its soul core. This isn't just for us Malevolent Phantoms—every creature's soul core is its most vulnerable point. Normally, it's buried under layers of soul energy and defenses, making it nearly impossible to find."That explained why Donna thought Felix had a shot. Just imagining the kind of energy an S-tier Malevolent Phantom's refined soul could add
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Ginny was naturally present as well, and she spoke up at that moment. "Mr. Goldstein, no one wanted to see Justus die like that. But why did you bring your people to Longstone residence? Are you suggesting that his sudden death has something to do with us?"Joaquin's expression grew darker as he looked at her. He blamed Ginny for this, thinking that none of this would have happened if she had just agreed earlier. And now, they couldn't even determine the cause of death."No connection? That doctor from your household, Felix Zeller—he's the one responsible for Justus' death."Right then, someone spoke up from the crowd. "That's him! That's Felix Zeller!"Felix, who had been calmly sitting in a chair, finally saw Wagner standing among them. And in that moment, everything made sense."Wagner? You've gotten quite bold, huh?" Gras sneered.Wagner flinched at Gras's words, but remembering that he now had the Goldsteins backing him, he stiffened his spine and stood tall. "Cut the crap
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In Cloud City, there were a few noble families. Nonetheless, behind the polite smiles, tensions surged. Infiltrating each other's estates with spies had practically become a tradition. While they rarely uncovered major secrets, the information they did gather always gave them a head start.So when the news broke, Gras didn't doubt it for a second. He jumped to his feet, furious. "This is outrageous! Their son dies, and somehow it's the Longstone family's fault?"Ryker looked just as puzzled, agreeing that the accusation made no sense.But Felix let out a quiet, weary sigh. "Mr. Longstone, I'm afraid this is probably my fault. I'm a doctor, and I've gotten a bit of attention lately. After they failed to determine the cause of Justus' death, and given our meeting earlier today, they likely saw an opportunity to drag your family into the mess." Gras's expression darkened, knowing that Felix wasn't wrong. After all, doctors could also be poisoners, and plenty of martial artists had fa
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It was clear someone had said something to Justus. Otherwise, this situation wouldn't have escalated to this point.Felix said calmly, "It was a standard therapeutic massage technique, and I was blindfolded the entire time. Does that explanation satisfy you? Or would you rather find someone else capable of treating Ms. Longstone—I'll gladly step aside if you can."Justus sneered, his eyes filled with disdain. "Cut the crap, Felix. Don't act like I don't know exactly what's going through your head. Ginny's the heiress of the Longstone residence—Gras's precious jewel. Everyone knows that marrying her is like securing the entire household. Don't tell me that thought never crossed your mind.""It didn't," Felix said simply.Unfortunately, that answer was never going to satisfy Justus. He snarled, "Listen up, boy! I'm giving you three days to get the hell out of the Longstone residence. If you don't, you won't even get the chance to regret it. Everyone else might be afraid of Gras—but I
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As Wagner watched Justus explode in rage, he felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. With what he'd just uncovered, there was no need to exaggerate—it was already explosive enough on its own.After all, Justus' future fiancée was touched in that kind of intimate way by a young, healthy doctor. Any man with a spine would lose it."But Justus," Wagner added with a smirk. "Didn't Felix just get publicly praised by the Green King?"Cloud City wasn't that big. Anyone with any influence had been keeping close tabs on Green King Manor—especially with the mystery man who walked out of Desolated Lands involved. So, the news of Felix being rewarded had already spread far and wide.Justus clenched his jaw. "So what? It's just a flash in the pan. If he was truly skilled, the Green King would've kept him. But as long as he hasn't climbed into the Green King's inner circle, I can crush him whenever I want."Wagner's grin widened. That was exactly the attitude he needed. If Justus had shown
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The moment the Flame Monarch mentioned the Healer Sage, the Green King's expression shifted noticeably. "So the Sage really was living out there in seclusion... No wonder. Flame Monarch, does this mean you've taken a liking to Felix?"But the Flame Monarch waved his hand dismissively. "There's no need for that."That response made the Green King secretly rejoice. If the Flame Monarch didn't intend to recruit Felix, then he understood why—and that was perfect. It meant the opportunity to take Felix under his own wing was wide open.The night passed quietly. Felix stood beside Christopher's bedside, noticing the man's breathing had grown steady and stable.At this point, the herb had run its course and was no longer effective. But what was left inside Christopher's soul—a strange, lingering force—was exactly what Felix had hoped for.Christopher was alive but completely unconscious. The remaining energy had no regenerative properties, which meant he'd likely never wake again. For Fe
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Felix wasn't the least bit surprised by the Flame Monarch's reaction, but he still feigned confusion. "Flame Monarch, I'm sorry... but I don't understand. What do you mean by soul-related injuries?"Just from that single line, Felix confirmed what he suspected—Aquamarinus had no concept of soul-based matters. Whether it was training methods or anything else, this realm hadn't yet touched that domain.The Flame Monarch stared at him, pressure radiating from his body. Felix immediately felt his limbs start to tremble under the invisible weight."You don't know? Then how could you claim to treat that man's condition?" Felix calmly pointed toward the herbs laid out on the table. "The force inside him is definitely strange. It triggered a memory... I once sensed something very similar, and it came from within that herb. It was purely instinct—when something feels familiar, there's a chance it might work."The Flame Monarch shifted his gaze to the herb, then said flatly, "Start from th
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Felix gave him a direct and honest answer. "As long as I have enough herbs. I can treat him. I won't promise a full recovery, but one thing I can guarantee you is that this man won't die."For now, that was the best possible answer anyone could offer.The Flame Monarch replied, "Good. Begin. As long as you can keep him alive, you'll be handsomely rewarded."It seemed the Flame Monarch already knew something and never truly expected anyone to completely cure Christopher. Preserving his life alone would already be a feat."Flame Monarch, please reconsider!" one of the elderly doctors suddenly cut in, seething with resentment. "This boy is barely grown—how could he possibly possess such remarkable skill in medicine?"The Flame Monarch turned and gave him a cold, mocking glance. "If he can't do it, then can you?"The old man went silent. Perhaps fearing the loss of favor or acting out of sheer pride, he hesitated. Eventually, he found the courage to speak again."I admit I can't, bu
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The Green King's expression changed instantly, and he turned to Felix in a hurry. "Dr. Zeller, please come with me to greet him.""Of course," Felix replied.For anyone in Aquamarinus, getting the chance to see the Flame Monarch up close was like a once-in-a-lifetime dream, and people would probably die happy just for that. Naturally, Felix put on a show of reverence as well, even if he didn't feel it deep down.As they reached the front gate, Felix saw several figures striding toward them with heavy steps. At the front of the group was a towering man, nearly nine feet tall. Even someone as built as Dave looked like a delicate bystander next to him.What stood out the most was his bright crimson hair, which flared upward like flames, making it look like his head was on fire. His facial features were fairly average, but the power behind his gaze radiated pure, undeniable authority.So, this was the Flame Monarch?Felix studied him closely. He suspected the man had cultivated some
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According to the rules set by the Flame Monarch, the position of Minor Kings rotated every five years. Those who made outstanding contributions could keep their titles, but anyone who fell short would have to fight for their place all over again.The Green King knew he wasn't particularly strong—he was painfully aware of that. And with the next year marking the fifth year, the pressure was mounting fast. So when Christopher appeared, it felt like fate. If he could heal this man before the Flame Monarch arrived with his elite doctors, the credit would be immense, and his reappointment would be virtually guaranteed. Anyone who had never held a Minor King title wouldn't understand just how many perks came with it. If they did, no one would give it up willingly."I can treat him," Felix said calmly. "But I can't promise a full recovery."The Green King smiled. "Do your best. Even if you can only keep him alive, that alone is worth it."Two doctors before had said that Christopher's b
