Branson and Kody would both eliminate Sebastian, and Godfrey wouldn't have to lift a finger.Refinists were valuable, but the fewer of them there were, the more valuable they would be. Godfrey had no wish to gain a strong competitor."Oh?" Branson and Kody both looked at Sebastian. However, a look of disappointment and disdain flashed in their eyes when they saw that Sebastian was just a young man."Mr. Callahan, you're not referring to him, are you?" Branson's brow was tightly furrowed. He clearly held Sebastian in contempt.Who would be brave enough to take a pill refined by such a young refinist? It wasn't even a question of whether or not he would be able to achieve a breakthrough. If the pill wasn't made properly, one could even die. Godfrey smiled slightly and pointed at the pill cauldron in the courtyard, under which a fire had been lit. "You may not know this, but Sebastian came specifically to have a battle in pill refining with me today. These medicine cauldrons were
After a few seconds of silence, Godfrey took a step forward and said harshly, "Alright. In order to be fair, you can use any of the medicinal herbs here. We'll decide the winner based on the grade of the pills that are refined."As soon as he finished, over a dozen Fate Sect apprentices carried hundreds of different medicinal herbs into the center of the venue. They placed them near the medicine cauldron before retreating."Hmph! You ignorant young man! Let me show you what the true art of pill refining is!" Godfrey strode forward and went up to one of the pill cauldrons. He pulled up his sleeves and struck the cauldron hard with the palm of his hand!There was a loud ringing sound. Just as everyone was confused, fire flared up under the pill cauldron all of a sudden.The white-hot flames danced in the wind, and even those in the crowd who were about 100 paces away felt as if they were being consumed by fire. It was too hot to bear!"Dragon Flames!' Godfrey yelled once more. The
Sebastian didn't care at all. He went over to the pile of medicinal herbs and bent over to examine them. "Starcloud grass?" Sebastian plucked an ordinary-looking weed from the pile. He scrutinized it for a long time before he was sure he wasn't mistaken.Herbs like that were essential for refining gold mystic pills, and they couldn't be found on the market at all. The stalk of starcloud grass was already worth more than 100 million on its own.There were more than a dozen other precious kinds of medicinal herbs that were pretty much extinct.After looking closely for a while, Sebastian picked a few ordinary-looking herbs and tossed them casually into his pill cauldron.When Sebastian ordered someone to carry the pill cauldron's cover over, Branson finally couldn't help saying, "Young man, I may not know anything about pill refining, but I'm almost 100% sure that you're a layman. "There's no need to waste everyone's time. Grovel in apology to Mr. Callahan as agreed and pay him t
Rosalie was silent for a while on the other end of the phone before saying gently, "Alright. I'll deliver your message to the Windsors. And… watch out for your safety."Rosalie knew that since Sebastian wasn't in Steinberg, he must have gone to the Fate Sect for the pill-refining battle with Godfrey. She had warned him because she was worried that he would be careless.Sebastian smiled and hummed in response before hanging up.Godfrey's pill cauldron suddenly let out a giant rumbling noise. There was the sound of metal breaking, and the pill cauldron was suddenly covered in cracks. "Oh no!" Godfrey, who had been looking triumphant, looked around when he heard the sound.When he saw what had happened, his expression contorted at once. The pill cauldron was clearly unable to withstand such high temperatures, and it was showing signs of cracking.The pill cauldron was about to collapse, and the dozen or so expensive medicinal herbs he'd put in would all go to waste. Not only that,
Everyone drew in a sharp intake at the thought of it.Although most of the people present that day were Warriors who didn't have much of an understanding of money, both the martial arts and the mystic sects needed money for training resources.In other words, money was the most important resource for all those in the mystic martial arts sects!With Sebastian's perceptive powers as well as his great ability to earn money, it was clear that he would eventually become a very powerful figure among the mystic martial arts sects!Godfrey, on the other hand, was staring at the golden pill in Sebastian's hand. He looked extremely grim.As a refinist, he could tell immediately that Sebastian had refined a mystic pill.He had never imagined that Sebastian would be so skilled in pill refining!Conversely, the pill that he had refined himself might not even succeed in turning into a pill. The grade of the pill was entirely out of the question. Even if he succeeded, he would only have refin
Everyone immediately focused on Godfrey.How many treasures were hidden in those dozen or so buildings? If all of those expensive medicinal herbs were given to Sebastian, it wouldn't take long before all the refinists in Dramon were overshadowed by him.Everyone there, including Branson and Kody, were waiting quietly to see what Godfrey would do next before they decided whether or not they would try and curry favor with Sebastian. After all, it was important for a refinist to have skills, but if they didn't have adequate materials, all their skills would be useless. The rare and expensive medicinal herbs needed for refining pills were difficult to find. Even if one was rich, they were still impossible to buy.Godfrey looked very grim. He clenched his fists tightly, and beads of sweat rolled off his forehead. How could he be willing to hand over the treasures that he had spent so much effort to collect for half his life?However, his reputation and that of the Fate Sect would
If Cassian really was banished from the Windsor family, a wealthy heir like him would probably find it hard to even survive.At that moment, Oliver walked over to Sebastian and lowered his voice as he pointed at the old man in the wheelchair. "Sebastian, do you think there's any hope for Mr. Windsor Senior?"Sebastian opened his palm calmly and revealed the golden pill. "This Millivenom pill can neutralize all the poisons that Mr. Windsor Senior is suffering from. However, whether or not he is allowed to take it will depend on the Windsors' sincerity."Sincerity? Oliver frowned.Anyone who didn't understand Sebastian's character would assume that he was going to put a price on that pill.However, from what Oliver knew of Sebastian, money wasn't what he wanted. After all, why would someone with the kind of medical skills that Sebastian had lack money?"Sebastian, as long as you can save Mr. Windsor Senior, you can name any condition you want. However, sincerity seems a little too
"You're as rich as they come. You sold that Life Draining pill for billions, and you're not poor at all. However, as the saying goes, those who are unrighteous will always end up self-destructing," Sebastian retorted coldly, flashing him an icy smile.A ferocious smile suddenly flashed across Godfrey's sinister face as he said, "Sebastian, you joined forces with the Windsors to plot against me. Do you think that you'll succeed in ruining my reputation and that you can do as you please with me?"Godfrey's eyes were filled with a murderous rage, and he flung his arm aside. With a scarlet bolt of light, a bright red sword that was three feet long appeared in his hand.Even from a distance, everyone could feel the flaming energy on the crimson sword. From time to time, bright red flames sparked on its blade!Sebastian immediately recognized the sword that Godfrey was holding. It was the long-lost Scarlet Cloud. It was a very rare weapon, and also a unique vessel.Unlike the Sky Devo
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