Sebastian was startled.River Corporation wasn't just famous in the state; it was renowned in the whole of Dramon, and it had a very good reputation in the industry.Sebastian looked at Norman and knew at once that he wasn't an ordinary man.Even in every breath he took, Sebastian could sense the unique energy that only experts at the most advanced Supreme Grandmaster level possessed."Hello, Mr. Nichols Senior." Sebastian bowed very politely to Norman."You must be Dr. Ballard! Oliver has mentioned you to me before. I didn't expect you to be so young and accomplished." Norman nodded admiringly. "I only know a little about medicine. I wouldn't say that I'm a miracle doctor. Just call me Sebastian," he said modestly."Well, Sebastian, you are much too modest. I'd like you to have a look at me later," Norman said, smiling.Sebastian nodded slightly. Actually, the moment he had entered the room, he had sensed an evil energy from Norman.Although Norman looked energetic on the ou
The middle-aged man was Norman's oldest son, Cornelius Nichols. He was also the future head of the Nichols family.Although Oliver and his family had nothing but praise for Sebastian, Cornelius didn't think that a traditional medicine doctor in his 20s would be up to much. He felt that it was all false advertising.Besides, a geomancy expert from Janover had tested that Energy Cleansing Vase already! It was definitely a treasure that would benefit its owner's home, but Sebastian had called it evil! He was clearly trying to latch on to the Nichols family by saying those alarming things.Sebastian had been about to continue, but he stopped speaking after hearing what Cornelius said.Anyone whose body had been invaded by such an evil object would need to use spiritual charms to eliminate the evil influence from their bodies if they wanted to stay alive. Otherwise, even if they got rid of the evil object, they would not live for much longer!Norman noticed that Sebastian's expression
"Dad, even if he does know a thing or two, he's only a traditional medicine doctor. You can't seriously think that he knows about geomancy and the mystic arts! I think he's just looking for a reason to latch onto us!" Cornelius said directly."Latch onto you? You really are conceited!" Oliver gave Cornelius a contemptuous look.What about the Janover Dunhills? Weren't they more powerful than the Nicholses?The head of the Dunhill family was actually taking the initiative to strike up a relationship with Sebastian! Who did the Nicholses think they were?"Norman, have you heard of Angus?" Oliver asked calmly.Norman raised an eyebrow. Of course he had. The Dunhills were a formidable presence in both politics and business."Angus gave Sebastian a thousand-year-old centurion root that's worth 200 million so that he could get on Sebastian's good side. Sebastian didn't even give him a smile in return.""What?" Cornelius turned pale with fright.Norman and Angus weren't close, but
"The problem is that I don't want to choose," Rosalie retorted before Sebastian could say anything.Sebastian suppressed a smile and rolled his eyes at the man."Come on, beautiful. Let me buy you a drink." The young man snapped his fingers, and two waiters pushed over a cart.The waiter opened the silver cover on the cart, which contained all kinds of liquor."I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm a mixologist, and my name is Xander Winter. I'm the future successor of Prosperity Real Estate, which is a subsidiary of Winter Group."Xander was showing off about his family's influence. He took out a cocktail glass and began mixing up a cocktail.He had just heard about Sebastian and the others from Bosco the day before, and he knew that Bosco had ended up at a huge disadvantage.If he could humiliate Sebastian in public or steal away his date, he would be able to get one back for the Winter family.His position in the Winter family would be sure to rise as a result, and he'd be lea
When women saw that Winter Group's biggest real estate company was printed on Xander's name card and that he was the future successor of Prosperity Real Estate, they always fell for him instantly.The finishing touch was to tickle their palms slightly, which was when the women would give him some kind of response, after which…Xander had won the hearts of countless women, and he was one of the most romantically experienced men in Sunway.He was very confident and felt that he had already conquered Rosalie, who was an exquisite specimen.However, unexpectedly, Rosalie didn't respond to him at all. She wrinkled her brow instead and tossed his name card on the floor. She then took out a silk handkerchief and wiped her hand a few times before tossing the handkerchief into the trash can.Xander turned bright red. He could not understand why Rosalie was rejecting him. She had even embarrassed him in front of so many people. Those who were attending the Griffins' banquet were all peo
"I'm a doctor. Why would I lie to you? That wouldn't benefit me at all," Sebastian said, spreading his hands.After the incident with the bus, Sebastian had become famous all throughout the country.Xander had seen the news, so he was familiar with Sebastian's name. Although he hadn't felt much discomfort except for a slight bloating, after what Sebastian had said, he immediately felt uncomfortable. Therefore, he nodded vigorously at Sebastian, indicating that he would do as the latter said."Okay, place your hand at a space of about two fingers below your navel. This is an acupuncture point. Now move your finger to the left. That's right, that's the spot."Xander did as Sebastian said and put his hand over the acupuncture point near his navel."Press down hard with your thumb gently and move the palm of your hand in a clockwise direction. You must be gentle," Sebastian instructed earnestly. The onlookers who had heard of Sebastian's reputation as a miracle doctor, as well as
"Sebastian! I—" Xander could not finish his sentence. He held his butt tightly with both hands as he ran toward the entrance to escape.He did not dare to take wide steps at all because even the tiniest step would send gas leaking out of his behind.How could Xander bear it? His image as the top ladies' man of Sartvale was ruined!As soon as he got to the door, Xander could no longer suppress it. He let out another string of loud farts that seemed to rise and fall like the symphony of an orchestra. It even had a certain rhythm to it.He could even feel a slight pain in his behind.Despite this, he dared not remain at the door for long. He ran out in a very strange-looking position. Sebastian watched him escape and sneered. Xander was much too inexperienced to fight with him."That was mean of you." Rosalie walked over and took his arm. She pinched him gently around the waist."Well, women like bad boys, don't they? Besides, I'm a doctor. How could I just stand by when I can te
"What is it? Mr. Nichols Senior isn't ill, is he?" Sebastian scanned the room and realized that there was no sign of Norman and Cornelius. He guessed that something must have happened."Yes. Mr. Nichols Senior was taken ill all of a sudden. They're about to send him to the hospital. He's in a critical condition, and Mr. Griffin Senior would like to ask you to help Mr. Nichols Senior get through it, no matter what," the butler said nervously.Sebastian frowned. It was just as he had expected. If they tried to administer emergency treatment for a myocardial infarction, Norman would die. Sebastian did want to help. After all, he was a doctor.However, when he thought of Cornelius' earlier attitude, he said reluctantly, "I already told Mr. Nichols Senior just now that his condition is because of the invasion of an evil spirit. He has to get rid of that evil object before he can be saved.""However, Mr. Nichols doesn't seem to take it seriously at all. He even thought that I was trick
As the man in the black robe yelled, the entire hall fell silent at once. The thin old man threw the black-robed old man a disgruntled look, but he returned obediently to his seat.Once the noise had died down, Preston stepped forward and swept an icy gaze over the crowd who were present. "You call yourself the elders of the family?"The monument of our ancestral dragon is right in front of you. How could you bully two young members of the family in front of it? Don't you feel any shame?"Besides, how dare you speak before Arnaud does?"After the harsh scolding they received from Preston, no one in the crowd dared to protest. Sebastian nodded involuntarily. It appeared that Preston did have influence in the Ballard family. At least no one had interrupted his scolding, including Arnaud and the man in the black robe.Preston huffed angrily and bowed to Arnaud, who sat in the middle. "Arnaud, I've brought Samson and Sebastian!"Preston went over to the chair next to the black-robe
"Sebastian, I won't be going in. Remember, don't say anything without being spoken to, and don't be impulsive!" Andreas said softly in Sebastian's ear when they reached the door to the hall. He then walked over to the crowd, which was packed on both sides of the hall.Samson and Preston walked into the hall without any change in expression. Sebastian hesitated for a moment before hurrying to catch up.When they reached the entrance, the two old men reached out to stop them and said to Preston, who was in the lead, "Preston, I'm afraid that it wouldn't be a good idea for you to go in. Everyone knows that you're biased toward Samson's family. If you get into an argument with Arnaud, then—""Nonsense!" Preston yelled furiously. He spoke in a menacing tone to the two old men. "Don't try those tricks with me. Today, I'm going to be the voice of reason. Who among you can do anything to me?"With that, he pushed them aside and strode into the hall.The two old men gazed after his ret
The Ballard Estate's resources were unfathomable as it was. Could Isabella's family be even more powerful than theirs?Sebastian clearly remembered that both he and Samson were under the Sacred Medicine Society. They even had the same mentor.The Sacred Medicine Society was above all the other mystic martial arts sects. Even the sect leaders of the Nine Sects were very respectful toward his mentor.If Samson really was from the same sect as Sebastian, then his mentor had clearly been unable to save him. Wouldn't that mean that the Sacred Medicine Society was no match for the Ballards?Wouldn't that mean that Isabella's family was an even greater entity?"If my mother's family is really that powerful, why couldn't they rescue my father? There would also be no reason to let me join the Sacred Medicine Society either, right?" Sebastian asked probingly. It seemed as if Andreas had never even thought about such questions. He smiled and shook his head. "You probably don't know about a
As they stepped out of the courtyard gate, Samson suddenly turned and lowered his voice as he said to Sebastian, "I didn't treat you and your mother well. Please don't hold it against me."Sebastian felt even more conflicted. After everything he had been through, he knew very well that there were times when one really had no choice. When Samson saw that Sebastian was looking at him with a conflicted expression, he patted him on the shoulder and gave him a warm smile. Then he took a token from Preston and walked out of the yard.They followed Preston as he walked toward the east, where there was a majestic-looking building."Why are you helping me?" Sebastian suddenly turned and asked Andreas in a low voice. Andreas glanced at him and gave him a long, cryptic smile. "Do you think I'm helping you? I'm helping myself while doing so!""Oh?" Sebastian looked at Andreas in confusion, his brow knitted. Even Rexton had mentioned that Andreas was in Arnaud's favor. Why would he need t
When Rexton and the others had gone, Preston turned to look at Samson and said irritatedly, "You little rascal. Would I ever hurt you?"Besides, you've been here in isolation for ten years. Why hasn't your temper changed at all? Couldn't you show me some respect in front of all those people?"Samson glanced at Preston but didn't answer.Preston huffed and ignored him. He turned and looked Sebastian up and down instead."Hey, kiddo. Over ten years have passed in just the blink of an eye. You've probably forgotten me. I even gave you candy back then! Come over here and call me Great Uncle Preston!"Sebastian looked at him in surprise. It was true that he didn't have much of an impression of what had happened over ten years ago. However, he could tell from what Preston had said and done that his attitude toward Sebastian's family was completely different from Rexton and the others.Beside Sebastian, Andreas kept shooting him meaningful looks. Sebastian finally smiled and said, "Hell
Although the old man looked as if he was over 60 years old, his expression was sharp and lively, and his skin was smooth as a baby's. It gave him a youthful air.Even the severely injured apprentices all scrambled up from the ground when they saw him. They hastily bowed and said, "Greetings, Great Uncle Preston!"Even Rexton had no choice but to suppress his anger. He bowed sullenly to the old man and said, "Greetings, Uncle Preston."Preston Ballard glanced at Rexton and turned to shout angrily at the apprentices, "If I hadn't come, were you planning to tear the Ballard Estate apart? Look at all of you! Get out of here right now!"Despite the scolding they had been subjected to, none of them dared to protest. They all lowered their heads and slunk out of the yard. Preston glared angrily at them as they went and snorted. "What an embarrassment to the family!"Then he smiled slightly and looked at Samson and Sebastian as he asked, "Samson, do you have anything to say?"Samson lo
Rexton's pupils constricted, and the muscles in his face twitched. He stared at Samson with a wary look in his eyes. He and Samson were two minor stages apart. It was no laughing matter. If the two of them began to fight, Rexton would be sure to die if he didn't have any external assistance."What's the matter? Are you scared?" Samson sneered as he asked in a cold, accusatory tone. That flipped a switch in Rexton's head. His expression changed instantly, and he turned a fierce look on Samson. "Afraid?" he asked through gritted teeth.As he spoke, Rexton seemed to make up his mind. He slowly reached into his pocket and took out a pale blue paper charm, which looked thicker than usual.The paper charm was oppressive to look at. Sebastian instinctively sensed a threatening energy approaching!Even Samson looked wary when he saw the paper charm."Uncle Rexton, this is a Soulcrush Charm. Great Uncle Arnaud has clearly said that no one in the Ballard Estate is allowed to use spiri
Sebastian immediately felt the pressure around him drop. The feeling of being pinned down disappeared as well."How dare you—"Before Rexton could finish, a shadow flashed past him, and Samson popped up right in front of him.Samson stuck out his finger as if it were a sword and tapped him on the chest. Although Samson hadn't used any strength, Rexton could see the murderous look in his eyes. There was a dot of scarlet light that swirled around Samson's finger. A crimson rune was gradually appearing, and there was a chilling, murderous sensation in the air. Sebastian gasped. He had finally realized how the mystic spells should be used, and he was in awe. It wasn't that Sebastian was unable to do it. It was just that up until then, he had only seen the mystic sect apprentices of the secular world. Perhaps their understanding of how to use mystic spells was too superficial, which was why Sebastian's perception had also been affected.Realization only dawned on him when he saw
At Rexton's roar of fury, everyone turned to look at Samson, who was still standing there quietly without moving."A traitor? Murder?"There was finally a flicker of emotion on Samson's face. A sudden glimmer of light flared in his eyes, which had been devoid of life for a long time."Rexton, you know very well how your father died!"As Samson spoke, he walked toward Rexton with a steady step as he said, "I admit that I've wronged Sebastian and his mother. I was just too soft-hearted back then. That's why I believed your lies and tried to keep the big picture in mind for the Ballards, but look at how you've treated me!"There was suddenly a cold glint in Samson's eyes, and he said in a thunderous tone, "You set up a series of traps and tried to kill and torture my wife and son!"You pursued them until the ends of the earth! If my mentor hadn't rescued Sebastian, do you think he'd still be alive today?"Did you just accuse me of murder? Did you ever think of the fact that we're f