"What is it used for?" Sebastian asked quickly. "Absorbing blood essence!" Lyanna sighed. Among the mystic arts, there were a few kinds of articles which looked ordinary but had very special uses. Cauldrons were one of them, and they could be used to oppress evil beings. The other was emerald, which was used for absorbing people's blood essence.There were over 100 varieties of emerald, and the Soul Severing emeralds were the most efficient at absorption. Not only that, it could replenish blood essence as well. That meant that the blood essence sucked out from someone could be used by someone else. It was a technique called a replenishing source. However, that was all Lyanna knew. She didn't know the details. "Absorbing it?" Sebastian frowned slightly. It sounded very similar to eating supplements in traditional medicine. However, such evil spells were much too diabolical. Using someone else's blood essence as a supplement was a crime that went against humanity. "Mr. B
"Hello, this is Ethan." Ethan's icy voice came from the other end of the phone. Bartholomew immediately put on a smile and said to Ethan, "Mr. Whitehall, I did as you told me to and put a curse on Croydon's soul using the Soul Lure charm. "It's just a pity that Ballard managed to break it, and Croydon is now fine. Luckily, I made preparations in advance and used the idiot I picked up to set a trap for Sebastian…" A vicious look flashed on Ethan's face. Sebastian had managed to break his Soul Lure charm? That Soul Lure charm of his wasn't cheap. A year ago, he had gone to meet a Dainist master with his father and had only persuaded the master to give it to him with great difficulty. That Soul Lure charm hadn't attracted an average spirit, either. Even an expert in the mystic arts would have to pay a heavy price in the face of such a terrifying entity. Had Sebastian also mastered the techniques of the mystic arts? "Haye, I'm warning you. Sword Towers' spies are also in Sart
After Ethan finished, he hung up."Ethan, the Sword Towers is now one of the most prestigious among the Nine Orders, Eighteen Principles and Thirty-Six Sects. Why are you so excited about a little Skypatch pill?" There was a gorgeous woman sitting opposite Ethan. She stretched out a slender hand and stroked an orange cat that was lying in her arms. It was Tessa Lowestoft, the granddaughter of Edmund Lowestoft, who was the deputy leader of the Pinnacle Sect. The Sword Towers had enlisted the Pinnacle Sect for extra strength to oppose the Warrior League. However, the Pinnacle Sect felt that they didn't have the skills necessary to withstand the wrath of the Warrior League, so they didn't have the courage to openly oppose them. However, they still had to show respect to the Sword Towers, so they had sent Edmund's granddaughter Tessa to go with Ethan to Steinberg. Tessa was as beautiful as a flower, but she was known among the 36 sects as a venomous beauty. She was ruthless, a
Lorcan laughed wryly at what Oliver had said. "Well, I'm used to it. No matter where I go, someone is sure to covet what I have. I guess it's unavoidable." Sebastian looked up at Lorcan. Although his demeanor was relaxed, there was still a momentary glint in his eyes. It was clear that he had already sent someone to investigate the incident. As the richest man in Port Isle, it wasn't just outsiders who coveted his wealth. Even his family members wished that he would die quickly so that they could all get their hands on his vast fortune. Sebastian had no right to ask about Lorcan's family affairs, nor did he have any interest in doing so. He just speared a piece of fish and put it in his mouth. He began chewing it slowly."Sebastian, what kind of illness does Mr. Haye's grandson have? Weren't you able to cure it?" Rosalie asked curiously. She was so confident in Sebastian's skills in medicine that it was bordering on superstition. She could hardly be blamed for that. Ever sin
Noticing that Sebastian was looking at him, Lorcan immediately turned to look at the two bodyguards behind him."Mr. Ballard, after Mr. Croydon was taken ill, we did hire some geomancers. However, they were all relatively well known within Sartvale. We couldn't possibly have hired someone like Bartholomew, who's well known in the whole of Dramon for being an expert in geomancy." "He really did come uninvited." Sebastian scoffed. It was clear that something was fishy about Bartholomew. However, his status and influence couldn't compare with Lorcan at all. Even if he had managed to kill Lorcan, how would it benefit him?In other words, Bartholomew was being used as someone else's tool. The real mastermind hadn't appeared yet."Mr. Ballard, Bartholomew may just be a charlatan, but he has many connections. If he wanted to hurt Lorcan, I'm afraid that…" Norman was hinting that he wanted Sebastian to give Lorcan a Life Protection charm. A life protection charm probably wouldn't be
When Belinda, Bertie, and Drake heard that Sebastian wanted to go to the Wraith Market to look for premium medicinal herbs, they all looked delighted. Bertie and Drake both assumed that Sebastian wanted to go to the Wraith Market because he needed ingredients to refine energy replenishing pills. Therefore, before Belinda could say anything, both Bertie and Drake volunteered themselves. "Madam Dragon, we are willing to take Mr. Ballard on a visit to the Wraith Market." Belinda smiled slightly and nodded. She had been intending to let them bring Sebastian there anyway. After all, they were both suitable candidates in terms of their experience and status in the Warrior League. Belinda turned and asked Sebastian, "What do you think, Mr. Ballard?"Sebastian had no objection. If he had two elders from the Warrior League accompanying him, things would go much more smoothly. The three of them discussed it briefly and set out that very night. They would travel overnight to Caelum, wh
Sebastian looked around as he walked along. Before long, he had entered the central area. There were many more varieties of medicinal herbs here, and they were all more aged. However, there were many people who were overselling their goods, like the stalk of Elysses herb that Sebastian picked up. It was very hard to distinguish between an Elysses herb that was ten years old and those that were 100 years old. Even experienced experts could make mistakes.Therefore, getting authentic, rare medicinal herbs there was also a challenge to the ability of discernment of the buyer. After all, there were also rules in the Wraith Market. If someone bought an inferior item due to their own lack of discernment, they would just have to admit to their bad luck. There was no one for them to complain to. Luckily, there were detailed records of more than ten thousand amazing medicines in the Sacred Medicine Secret Annals, and Sebastian had memorized them all. He walked along the street for a
Just as Sebastian turned to look behind him, a large hand grabbed his wrist. A cold voice said, "I'll pay one million!" Sebastian shook his wrist lightly and knocked the hand off him. He put the medicinal cauldron into his pouch. Then he looked at the young men who were standing around him. The person who had grabbed his wrist was Avery. Two burly, middle-aged men were standing behind him. Sebastian could tell from the men's energy that they were both Supreme Grandmaster experts. If it weren't for the two people behind him, Avery would never have dared to try and cause trouble with Sebastian."So it's you!" Sebastian looked impassively at Avery. Avery scoffed and gritted his teeth as he said, "What a small world. I didn't expect you to remember me!" Back in Draepolis, Avery had been planning to cure the young Ytalian prince and make a name for himself in Dramon's medicine industry. However, Sebastian had stolen his thunder. He and Nexon, the elder of the Healer Sect, had b
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
Samson glanced at Sebastian. He took a deep breath and said to Arnaud, "Thank you for sparing me, Uncle Arnaud."He gave Sebastian a few final reminders before leaving the hall with Preston.Once they were gone, Arnaud pointed at Duo and said to Sebastian, "Tell him to leave too."Sebastian waved a hand at Duo."I'll wait for you at the entrance, my lord," Duo said. "If anything happens, I'll be here as soon as you call!"He gave Arnaud a cold look before striding out of the hall.Arnaud watched him leave and smiled approvingly. He beckoned to Sebastian. "Come, sit!"Sebastian didn't hesitate. He crossed the hall and sat in the chair opposite Arnaud."Do you know why I asked Andreas to bring you back here?" Arnaud asked impassively. Sebastian shook his head expressionlessly. He said in a cold voice, "It's probably because of the emerald token in my father's possession."Apart from using him and Whitney as leverage against Samson, he couldn't think of any other reason.Arnau
"The Blessed Child! The Blessed Child has finally come to our family!"The black-robed old man who had been sitting beside Arnaud stood up, looking pleased. He couldn't hide his excitement as he turned to Arnaud and said, "Arnaud, our family is going to prosper!"Only Rexton and Milton looked extremely displeased. Braxton and Roland looked pained, as if they had lost something of great value. They were practically thumping their chests in regret!The Blessed Child had been foretold by one of the heads of the family centuries ago. No matter how far the Ballards declined, the prophecy said that after a few hundred years, a Blessed Child would appear—someone who could lead the family's revival!The only proof of the Blessed Child was for him to enter a master-servant oath with a Devora."Prosper? What a joke!" Hugo scoffed, holding Virtus firmly. "Weren't you all just clamoring about killing the two of them?"At Hugo's words, Arnaud's expression changed slightly. "When did I say tha
"Hugo!"Arnaud, who had been sitting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them wide. He eyed Hugo with a conflicted expression as he asked, "Have you forgotten the agreement the Thornes made with us ten years ago?"Hugo smiled coldly and put one hand behind his back. "That was the agreement you made with the Thornes. I'm only following Ms. Thorne's orders to protect Samson and find the emerald token. If Samson dies in this battle, how am I supposed to explain that to her?"He pointed at Sebastian and added, "He's Ms. Thorne's flesh and blood. Your family has no right to punish him! If the Ballards insist on killing them today, don't blame me for going on a killing spree!"When Hugo had finished, Sebastian finally realized that Hugo was from Isabella's family and that he had stayed at the Ballard Estate to protect Samson.It was clear that Isabella hadn't held a grudge toward Samson. In fact, she had sent an expert to stay behind to protect him in case anything happened.Arnaud's