Mabel quickly replied, "Ms. Sutton, we have already taken down all the promotional posts of the Goldcrow Pill. "Following your instructions, we turned the acupuncture techniques that Sebastian posted online into an official video. We will sell it with the Coldcrow Pill as a set.""Okay." Whitney nodded. Staring at the bottle of elixir in her hand, she seemed somewhat absent-minded.Mabel furrowed her brows slightly and whispered, "Ms. Sutton? Ms. Sutton ... What are you thinking?""Oh, it's nothing."Whitney came to her senses. She smiled and placed the bottle back into the drawer.Mabel asked tentatively, "Ms. Sutton, are you okay? If you're feeling unwell, should we go to the hospital? You shouldn't take these pills randomly.""I'm fine. It's just a medicine Sebastian prescribed for me before." Whitney smiled and sat back down.Hearing this, Mabel frowned. She asked suspiciously, "A medicine Sebastian prescribed you? Ms. Sutton, aren't you worried that there might be somethi
Sebastian hung up and sighed deeply. However, he didn't mull over it and continued cleaning up the mess in his shop. Just then, a Mercedes Benz S-Class stopped outside the entrance. Sebastian frowned as he glanced at the vehicle. A middle-aged man wearing a white tuxedo hurriedly got out of the car. He hurried over with a smile and said, "Sorry to bother you, Mr. Ballard. My friend needs your help.""Hello, Mr. Sinclair. To what do I owe you the pleasure?" Sebastian grinned.Chester brought someone over that day, which meant the person was very important. "Dr. Ballard, this is John Crawford, a professor at Steinberg Medical Association," Chester said. "You can call him Mr. Crawford for short. He's also one of the judges for the medical conference preliminary selection in Steinberg." Beside him was an old man who looked around sixty years old. He was wearing a black tuxedo and had his hands behind his back. "The judge for the medical conference preliminary selection in St
"The cursed pendant has negative energy in it. There's positive energy in my blessed pen that can cleanse that."John had a look of realization after hearing Sebastian's explanation. He said, "I didn't know one could treat an illness this way. I've learned much from you."Dr. Ballard, since you have such extraordinary medical skills, why don't you attend the medical conference preliminary selection in Steinberg?"He added, "If you attend it, you'll definitely wow everyone. Plus, you'll help to promote traditional medicine!"After John left, Sebastian sat in his shop, feeling bored. He kept thinking about what John said to him. "Should I attend the medical conference?" he mused. To be frank, Sebastian wasn't interested in it at all. He didn't seek fame and status. Instead, he preferred a quiet and ordinary life. However, this attitude led his marriage to its end. Whitney thought that he was just a useless man with no ambitions. Just then, Tommy poked his head into Sebastia
Just then, Sebastian remembered that Rosalie belonged to the Griffin family. The medical conference was organized by her family. Even so, there were many sponsors and investors in the event. As such, the Griffin family didn't have the final say. Nonetheless, the Griffins were powerful and had their methods to ensure Sebastian could attend the finals directly. However, he declined. "It's fine, Ms. Griffin. I'll attend the event with my own capabilities. I want to know how skilled I am compared to the others participating in the medical conference.""Oh, I see." Rosalie nodded, falling deeper in love with him. She liked a man who continuously strove to improve himself, like Sebastian. Soon, her car stopped outside the medical conference audition hall. Once inside, Sebastian realized there were many participants in the place. The test for the preliminary selection was simple. There were two patients at the venue. The participants had to use their medical skills to diagnose
Everyone was stunned when they heard John's words. Fergus looked extremely shocked and confused!What was going on?A renowned professor was behaving so politely to the useless Sebastian. What medical skills does Sebastian have? When did he learn those skills?"Mr. Crawford, are you sure you're not mistaken? Does he have any medical skills? How could he pass this audition directly?" Fergus frowned in bewilderment. John turned and said unhappily, "Why? Don't you believe me?"I don't care what happened between the two of you. I've experienced how amazing his medical skills were. He can enter the next round of our selection!"Upon hearing that, everyone started talking among themselves. The participants' whispers filled the area. "Isn't he just a charlatan who specializes in fortune-telling and protection spells?""Yes, how can someone like him have any medical skills?""Is he Mr. Crawford's relative? If he enters the next round, that's one less spot for those who passed th
John was furious. He glared at Fergus and said, "You're Fergus Cobb, right? I'll remember you."However, Fergus wasn't bothered by that. He was certain that Sebastian had no medical skills and tricked John into believing him. As long as he exposed Sebastian and had a proper conversation with John afterward, the issue would be resolved. In fact, John might be happy because Fergus proved that Sebastian was a charlatan. The older man might even help him in the medical field in the future. It was like killing two birds with one stone!Fergus thought, "I'm a fucking genius."However, Sebastian said, "I'm rushing for time. How about this? Why don't you tell the patient to come over? I'll treat his illness on the spot."Everyone was shocked by his words. What did he mean by treating the patient on the spot?Patients at the audition had many illnesses that couldn't be cured easily! In fact, a professional doctor might not even be able to cure them. "Sebastian, what are you sayi
John was still a little worried. He said softly, "Are you sure of this, Dr. Ballard? This patient has many incurable diseases."Meanwhile, Sebastian smiled. "Mr. Crawford, do you believe in me?""Well …" John paused, then smiled. "I believe in you!""Let's start," Sebastian said.Soon, the patient for the audition was brought over and sat in the main hall.Everyone gathered at the place and chatted incessantly among themselves. Many of them also took out their phones and started live streaming. Fergus laughed disdainfully. "Sebastian, don't force yourself if you can't do it. Otherwise, you'll be utterly humiliated."Sebastian simply laughed and approached the patient. "Dr. Ballard, this patient's symptoms are quite strange. He has been suffering from diarrhea for half a year. Once he finishes eating, he'll have diarrhea. "He used to weigh 400 pounds but has lost 200 pounds. He's practically a bag of bones now. If this continues, he'll only have half a month to live."John
If Sebastian couldn't cure Hans' illness, John would try his best to protect him!After a few minutes, Sebastian raised his hand once more. Hans looked at him in confusion as he handed him a prescription. "Take the medicine I wrote in this prescription and eat them for three days," Sebastian instructed. Hans paused. He asked suspiciously, "Have you already cured me?"Everyone looked confused too. Was it that simple?Sebastian remarked calmly, "Why don't you try standing up?"Hans frowned. He stood up and rubbed his belly. Suddenly, he yelled excitedly, "It doesn't hurt! My stomach doesn't hurt anymore!"Everyone was stunned!"What the fuck? Did he actually cure him?""That's not possible … He was cured with a massage? What sorcery is this?""Oh my god! The patient's Mr. Wagner. If that man cured him, he's set for life!"Upon hearing that, Fergus' expression changed!The patient was Hans Wagner!Was he cured by Sebastian? Fuck!Meanwhile, Hans kneeled and shouted, "Dr.
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