Howell and Alexander chatted for a while more with Sebastian before bidding him goodbye.That afternoon, Madeline and her entourage arrived at the entrance to Steinberg Medical University. Samuel and all the staff and students were lined up neatly there, waiting for them.Robin got out of the black sedan first before opening the door for Madeline. After Madeline got out, she and the other foreigners walked over to the main doors.Samuel immediately shot a pointed look at two female students who were carrying flower garlands. The two students ran over to Madeline and presented her with them."Welcome! Thank you for coming to our university from so far away, Ms. Eddings." Samuel's hands were trembling with excitement.If he could satisfy Madeline, he would be sure to get promoted and get rich very quickly. "How are the preparations for the lecture, Mr. Lorson?" Robin asked, his brow furrowed.Samuel was truly frivolous. Why had he arranged for such a grand welcome ceremony when M
Robin glanced at his watch. It wasn't even 1:00 pm yet.He couldn't let Madeline wait for more than an hour, so he said to Samuel, "Find a way to make Dr. Ballard start his lecture earlier. Ms. Eddings' time is very valuable!"Samuel nodded quickly and said, "Alright, I'll send someone to notify Dr. Ballard right away and ask him to come and give his lecture. Ms. Eddings, please wait in our university lounge for a moment."Samuel gave a pointed look to the two vice deans beside him. He indicated for them to keep Madeline company in his stead and stall as long as they could.As for Samuel, he got into a car with two instructors and went straight to St. James Hospital, where Sebastian was conducting consultations.Now, Sebastian's punctual appearance would decide whether or not Samuel would keep his job, and Samuel had no wish to lose his throne.After all, the dean of a Medical University received countless gifts all year. He could even get favors from young female teachers who wa
The two instructors beside Sebastian were both staring nervously at the thug's knife.They could do the work of ten people when dealing with students, but they were helpless in the face of a knife-wielding man. They waited for about half an hour for the thug to get his medicine and leave. Before he left, he spat viciously at Samuel's face."Damn it, why does he have so much spit when he's so scrawny?" an instructor cursed as he took out a tissue for Samuel to wipe his face."Shut up!" Samuel was shaking with anger. That wasn't helping him at all! He was clearly embarrassing him further!"Dr. Ballard…" Now that the thug had finally left, Samuel approached Sebastian."Clean off that spit on your face. It's disgusting." Zane stuck out his hand to stop Samuel.Samuel took a tissue from the instructor and wiped his face carefully twice before approaching. He said, "Dr. Ballard, we would greatly appreciate your coming to our university to teach. Shall we leave right now?""I'm busy!
"I…" Samuel was halfway through his sentence when a middle-aged man walked out of the crowd behind him. He was wearing a mink coat and had a cigar dangling from his mouth. He pointed at the door and said, "Dr. Ballard wants you all to get lost!""Go out!""Get out of here, now!" The other patients who were waiting to see Sebastian began clamoring and cursing.The two instructors wanted to protect Samuel's dignity, but their pupils constricted when they saw who the middle-aged man in the mink coat was.It was Hans!The thug from just now was nothing compared to Hans. What was he doing lining up here?"Who the hell are you?" Samuel's eyes had gone red with anger.The moment he entered St. James Hospital, he had thrown his pride and dignity aside completely. He reigned absolute in Steinberg Medical University as the dean!The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. Without even looking to see who the other party was, he began yelling back in anger.The instructors used
"Samuel, I think you'd better consider getting another job," Robin said.Seeing Madeline had gone off in a huff, he glared angrily at Samuel and followed the others off with a flick of his sleeves."Sebastian!" Samuel yelled through gritted teeth. Tears leaked out of his eyes.Apart from a series of free slaps in the face, he had also lost his job. He was filled with hate for Sebastian.…Robin was the one in charge of Steinberg's medical system, so he soon found out that Sebastian would be lecturing at the Steinberg University of Traditional Medicine the next day. He immediately reported this to Madeline, who was slightly mollified.However, Samuel had wasted two hours of her time, which displeased her greatly.Robin immediately wrote a report and submitted it to the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health. Samuel's stint as a dean was over.…Early the next morning, Sebastian changed into a suit and polished his leather shoes until they shone.Although Sebastian of
The Steinberg University of Traditional Medicine students immediately clapped enthusiastically when they saw how young Sebastian was.The young women who had been speculating excitedly were clapping so hard that their palms were in danger of turning red.Sebastian was the youngest and most handsome teacher they had ever seen.Sebastian walked onto the podium and waved slightly, gesturing for them to be quiet. He picked up a piece of chalk and wrote his name on the blackboard. "Hello, my name is Sebastian Ballard," he said. "I'm very honored to be able to give all of you this lecture today!""How old are you, Dr. Ballard?" one of the young women suddenly asked.Sebastian was slightly startled. "I… I'm almost 30.""You're the same age as my older brother!" she exclaimed. "Can you give me your WhatsApp, handsome?" another student asked. "Just give me your phone number!" someone said boldly.The young women looked flirtily at Sebastian as they spoke."Tsk, he's so young! Is h
When Sebastian saw that the students understood, he continued, "Using the entire prescription will cancel out its poisonous effects and only leave its function of supporting light energy. "In other words, traditional medicine cannot be used lightly. How it is concocted and the ratio in which it is mixed is very important. The method in which it is prepared is also essential!""Dr. Ballard, I'd like to ask you how traditional medicine cures diseases if it's not the efficacious components that are taking effect," Madeline said suddenly."Traditional medicine uses energy to treat diseases. Why do we brew traditional medicine with water? Because energy can be contained in water," Sebastian said. He took out a few spirit lamps as well as a few packets of medicinal herbs and laid them on the table."I have monkhood root right here. It's the medicinal herb that was mentioned just now, and it contains strong poison. Look at this. After I've brewed it in water, I can drink it without any
"I'm fine. I just felt kind of strange after drinking this. I feel like I'm drunk, and everything's spinning," Madeline said. She swayed on the spot."That's because monkhood root can give light energy a very strong boost. Your light energy shoots up rapidly and gathers at the top of your head, which is why you feel dizzy. However, this is not a symptom of being poisoned," Sebastian said, chuckling."I'd like to try it too, Dr. Ballard," a student said, raising their hand. "May I try a sip?" another asked. "Dr. Ballard…"The students were all keen to try it after seeing that Madeline was fine after drinking it.Sebastian took out an even larger vessel and brewed more of the monkhood. He handed it out to every student in paper cups.When everyone had tried it, Sebastian smiled and said, "I can see that everyone's still alive."There was a roar of laughter from the audience. Even Tucker scratched his head in embarrassment."However, I regret to tell all of you that none of you
"Isabella, our son is all grown up now," Samson whispered. "I wonder when our family can reunite…"His eyes misted over."Is Mom really in the Holy Grandia?" Sebastian's voice suddenly came from behind him. Samson hastily wiped away the tears in the corners of his eyes. He turned to look at Sebastian and exhaled as he smiled bitterly. "I don't know either," he replied. "After I kicked you and your mother out of the family back then, I was brought here. From that day on, this little area became my whole world."Hugo had been the one who had brought him the news of Isabella attacking the Ballard Estate with experts from the Thorne family. In the end, the condition of the truce between the Ballards and the Thornes was that Hugo would be allowed to stay at the Ballard Estate and ensure Samson's safety.Apart from that, Samson had no other news of Isabella. Sebastian walked over and sat down in the chair opposite Samson. He picked up the teapot and poured a cup of fragrant tea f
Sebastian exhaled softly and pointed at the technique he had just handed to Whitney. He said, "If you can memorize this technique within three days, I can teach you."The technique Sebastian had given her was a basic introduction to the martial arts. It was also a basic technique for mystic arts practitioners, but it would let someone of Whitney's disposition become a sage even more quickly.That meant that Whitney had the advantage over ordinary Warriors. It was Sebastian's final favor to her."Alright! I'll recite it to you tomorrow morning!" Whitney said firmly, clenching her fists tightly. Sebastian smiled and nodded. He stood up and said, "It's getting late. You should get to bed soon. I'll get going now."Upon seeing that Sebastian was leaving, Whitney got up quickly and grabbed hold of him. "Can't you stay?" she asked.After their divorce, Whitney had never spent any time alone with Sebastian. Even at the convenience store, Rosalie had always been with them.It was a r
Whitney smiled bitterly, but tears spilled down her cheeks. She said to Sebastian, her voice choking up with emotion, "I see that I was in the wrong all along. But… but it wasn't that I didn't trust you, it's just that—"Sebastian took out a handkerchief from his pocket and gave it to her. He said calmly, "Actually, you were just blinded by the false fame and power of the world."In your heart, you feel that only money can prove a person's worth. In terms of wealth, I'm just a lazy and complacent dolt when compared with those so-called successful people."Sebastian's words seemed to cut Whitney like a knife. It wasn't all her fault. After all, historically, most people used money to measure the success of a person. Otherwise, why would there be the saying of how no one remembered the poor, but everyone showed up for the rich?"The truth is that all those wealthy heirs are worth even less than a dog to the Warriors and the mystic sects. "I don't fight with the people of the worl
Whitney perked up at Sebastian's question. "It's all because you ran into the two monsters that day," she said. "I saw it on the surveillance footage. That was when I realized that the two women living in the store don't have that kind of relationship with you…"Whitney had never asked, and Sebastian hadn't bothered to explain who Nina and Lyanna were. That was why she had mistakenly thought that both of them were Sebastian's lovers as well.Realization had only dawned on her when she heard Nina address Sebastian as her master, even in her dying breath. Whitney had seen how powerful Nina was that day and how she had been willing to die in order to protect Sebastian.Nina and Lyanna weren't Sebastian's lovers. They were his servants. Not only that, Nina was a thousand-year-old giant snake!That had completely changed Whitney's view of the world. Although there had always been legends of mystical beings and ghosts, Whitney was an accomplished businesswoman who believed firmly in sc
Sebastian laughed wryly and shook his head. "I'm not from the Ballard Estate," he said. "My name is Sebastian, and it's better if my cousin weren't seen around me too much.""Oh, you're Sebastian."The two young women breathed a long sigh of relief. They looked him up and down for a long time before exchanging a glance. Then, they covered their faces and giggled.One of them stepped forward and said, "Come with me. Honestly… you seem pretty normal. I don't get why Ms. Sutton is yearning for you so much."Sebastian cleared his throat awkwardly and said nothing.The young woman led Sebastian into the house, where Whitney was sitting and reading a book intently. She said, "Ms. Sutton, look who's here."Whitney put down her book and looked up. When she saw Sebastian behind the young woman, she was both surprised and delighted. She got up and threw herself into Sebastian's arms."Sebastian, is it really you?"The young woman covered her face and chuckled before leaving the room sile
Sebastian watched Andreas leave and exhaled deeply. Preston wasn't the only one he didn't trust. No one in the Ballard Estate was worthy of his trust, including Andreas.Once Andreas had completely disappeared, Sebastian beckoned to the woods in the distance and said, "Come out!"In a flash, Duo appeared at his side. "My lord, why didn't you wipe out those people in the hall today?" he asked.Duo clenched his fists tightly, and there was a murderous look simmering in his eyes. Although he hadn't been in the hall, he had clearly heard everything the Ballards had said.Anyone who disrespected his master deserved death!Besides, neither Sebastian nor Duo would have had to lift a finger to kill them. All they had to do was to crush the Tribulation Avoidance Charm and trigger the divine tribulation. Once it descended, no one in the hall would have lived to tell the tale, including Arnaud."If we become hostile with the Ballards, it'll be almost impossible for us to leave in peace. Now
"It all comes back to Uncle Samson," Andreas said. "Great Uncle Arnaud already told you he'd let Uncle Samson have his freedom if you find the other emerald token, but then he brought up the marriage alliance. "It directly affects whether or not Uncle Samson can regain his freedom. So, why don't you think about it?"With a quiet chuckle, Andreas walked toward a grove of peach trees to the west.Realization finally dawned on Sebastian. Arnaud was a shrewd man. He wouldn't slip up like that. Besides, although the Ballards and the Yeomans had established a marriage agreement, they hadn't named specific individuals, only that the Blessed Child of the Ballards would fulfill it.The Blessed Child bore the duty of guiding the Ballards to revival. In other words, the emerald token would be better off falling into the Blessed Child's hands rather than anyone else's.Could it be that the final emerald token was with the Yeomans? If that were true, why hadn't the Ballards used their pow
"I'm sorry, but I have no interest in becoming the head of the Ballard family," Sebastian said impassively. "I only want my father to be freed."Arnaud's expression changed slightly, but his tone remained neutral as he said, "It's Braxton who owes you and your mother, not the entire family. Why must you do this?"Sebastian let out a cold snort. It was true that Braxton had been the one who had kicked them out, but weren't the true culprits the elders of the Ballard Estate?"If there's nothing else, I'd like to see Whitney," Sebastian said, rising slowly to his feet. As soon as he mentioned her name, Arnaud waved a hand at him and said, "Don't be in such a rush, Sebastian. Whitney is safe. The Ballards would never harm a frail woman."He added, "However, there's something I want to ask you. Is Whitney still your wife?"Sebastian frowned. "Whether she is or isn't, what business is that of the Ballards?""Of course it is," Arnaud replied firmly. "The Ballards and the Yeomans of
Arnaud led Sebastian into a secret room deep within the Hall of the Ancestral Dragon. Once inside, Sebastian saw a Cosmic Orbit Diagram. It was exactly the same as the records in the Sacred Medicine Secret Annals.However, the Ballards' Cosmic Orbit Diagram was divided into different sections. It looked even more three-dimensional."This is the Cosmic Orbit Diagram passed down through our family for generations," Arnaud said proudly. "The one that the Sacred Medicine Society has is just a copy."The legacy of the mystic arts in Dramon almost all came from the Ballards.The Ballards had withheld some things back then as well. As a result, all the legacies of the various secular sects only had incomplete Cosmic Orbit Diagrams. It was why there were very few experts at the fifth level of the Eldoria realm and above.Afterward, Arnaud led Sebastian into a library. Thousands of technical legacies lined the shelves. Sebastian flipped through them. The techniques recorded there were