John was talking to Rosalie in the medical conference audition hall. He said politely, "Ms. Griffin, everything has been prepared."Rosalie nodded. Her eyes were filled with admiration as she watched the video of Sebastian treating Hans on her phone. "How handsome." She giggled, lovestruck. "What?" John paused. Then, Rosalie put away her phone and replied merrily, "Nothing."John smiled in response and didn't probe further. "Ms. Griffin, you don't have to give Dr. Ballard extra help. He'll definitely stand out in the quarter-finals.""Really?" Rosalie's eyes lit up. As expected, the man she was interested in was extraordinary. "Mr. Crawford, are the three participants recommended for admission into the quarter-finals confirmed?" she suddenly asked. John nodded. "Yes. They are as capable as those from two years ago. Lucky Corporation nominated Saige Watsons, Ocean Corporation nominated Zeke Saunders, and Frostwave Corporation nominated Henry Queen."Then, he began to p
Rosalie's question made Sebastian nervous. He immediately looked at Whitney. Whitney looked extremely unhappy as she stared at Rosalie, who was holding Sebastian's arm. She felt that it was a gesture of dominance!Meanwhile, Fergus hurriedly explained, "Not yet—"He knew that Whitney didn't accept him yet. However, before he finished speaking, he felt someone hold his arm. Whitney had linked arms with Fergus!Then, Whitney raised her chin and happily said to Rosalie, "Yes. We're looking for a newlywed home as well."It was just linking arms. Rosalie wasn't the only one who could do that.That was what Whiteny seemed to be conveying with her actions. Fergus' heart skipped a beat when he heard what Whitney said. The next moment, he smiled and straightened his back. Putting his hands in his pockets, he looked at Sebastian arrogantly. He seemed like a smug peacock. Instantly, the tension in the air heightened. Although the two women appeared to be smiling, they were actual
Whitney paused slightly. She didn't say anything and walked past Sebastian with a snort. Then, she left the sales center. Fergus hurriedly ran after her and yelled, "Wait for me, Whitney."Watching their retreating figures, Rosalie heaved a sigh. Then, she looked at Sebastian and tucked her hair behind her ear. "How was my performance just now, Dr. Ballard? Did it help to vent your anger?" she asked, smiling. Her actions were extremely seductive to other men. However, it meant nothing to Sebastian. He shook his head and sighed. "You don't have to do that. Nothing is going on between Whitney and me. She's also not the type to give up so easily. The more you provoke her, the more she wants to compete with you."Rosalie shrugged. "It's fine. I've never lost before."Sebastian simply smiled and shook his head. Then, Rosalie fluttered her lashes and smirked mischievously. "Dr. Ballard, what would you do if Ms. Sutton was really searching for a newlywed home with Fergus today?"
"Moreover, a plant in our family started wilting. It's going to die soon. And if that wasn't enough, a statue of Mother Mary suddenly split open earlier on. That's a really bad sign!" James exclaimed. After hearing that, Sebastian's frown deepened. The black cats jumping into a well was an unlucky sign. It meant that two family members would die. Moreover, a plant wilted meant that the Turners' luck would be gone. As for the cracked statue of Mother Mary, it signified a huge misfortune befalling the family's younger generation—there would be no more successors to the family!Sebastian wondered who the Turners had provoked to encounter so many troubles. "Dr. Ballard, can my family be saved? Though I'm not a very kind person, I've never done anything tremendously evil before. I've always done charity work. Please save my family, Dr. Ballard …"James was really scared, so he began begging Sebastian. After thinking for a while, Sebastian said, "How about this? Let me check ou
Sebastian and Rosalie arrived at the Turner residence. Once they stepped out of the car, Sebastian was stunned by the geomancy of the house. It was in a very lucky position!The natural scenery of the place exuded luck everywhere. If one lived there, they could prolong their lifespan and grow their wealth. Moreover, it was evident that a geomancy master designed the house. There were two stone gargoyles outside the house, which guarded the luck in that area. Yet, Sebastian noticed a problem. It seemed that the luck in this area had been used up. In fact, the geomancy of the area was changed!It became a place filled with negative energy!A huge reason for that was due to someone else's actions. Was someone targeting the Turners?Sebastian frowned. He entered the courtyard with Rosalie. However, once they entered the place, Rosalie felt an eerie atmosphere around them. It was cold and seemed to be filled with negative energy. "Dr. Ballard, the Turner residence is wei
Henderson had many achievements in geomancy. Moreover, he possessed a high status in the city. Many people called him "Dr. Lerry".However, Henderson was very humble and told others to call him "Mr. Lerry" instead. Unexpectedly, Thomas was able to invite him that day. Henderson smiled calmly. He waved his hands and replied, "You don't have to be so polite. I came here today to solve the geomancy problems in your house."After that, he looked at Sebastian disdainfully and chuckled. "But before that, I'll have to give you some advice, Mr. Turner. You can't trust the words of this young fellow."I haven't heard of an Evil Eye Curse before. That's complete nonsense!"James frowned. He didn't know who to believe. "Mr. Lerry, I've seen how capable Dr. Ballard was before. I don't think he's a charlatan," he hurriedly explained. "Hmph! Since you don't believe me, it's fine. I was just reminding you out of goodwill," Henderson replied. Sebastian frowned, then scrutinized the other
Rosalie nodded. Then, she immediately yelled at Henderson, "Hey, Lerry, Dr. Ballard said you aren't entirely right! The vases aren't the main problem."Everyone in the living room fell silent. The Turners and Henderson looked at Sebastian strangely. Among them, Henderson looked the most unhappy. Thomas was the first person to scold Sebastian. "You bastard! Do you have any right to speak here? Don't pretend to know everything when you don't! That way, you won't embarrass yourself!"Meanwhile, Henderson snorted unhappily. "You're too ignorant! How could you claim that I was wrong? You're trying to draw attention to yourself. But you've made the wrong decision!"Then, James hurriedly said, "Dr. Ballard, Mr. Lerry seemed correct just now. I don't think he said anything wrong."Sebastian's lips curled into a faint smile. "Mr. Turner, I've already said what Mr. Lerry said wasn't wrong. There is something wrong with the placement of those vases."However, he isn't entirely correct. The
The household staff were panting and sweating while they asked James that question. Meanwhile, Sebastian didn't reply. James looked at the calm Sebastian and asked, "Do we still have to dig deeper, Dr. Ballard?""Do you believe that man, Mr. Turner? Even if we reach the bottom, there might not be anything down there!" Henderson piped up unhappily. Yet, Sebastian said, "Continue digging. I'll take responsibility for any issues that will arise.""That's bullshit! Do you think my family will be fooled by you?" Thomas roared angrily. Meanwhile, James frowned. He said, "Continue digging!""Grandpa, do you really believe that scammer?" Thomas asked. James glared at his grandson. "Shut up! If you keep talking, I'll lock you up for three months!"Henderson smiled and said, "You have a good temper, Sebastian. Since you want to keep digging, I'll continue watching till the end! If something really appears, I'll ask you to become my mentor."Sebastian simply grinned without speakin
Sebastian threw his head back in laughter. He strode forward, standing in the center of the hall, and said coldly. "Ungrateful? How could you have the audacity to say such a thing?"Even if I'm surrounded by enemies, you Ballards can forget about making me submit! It's just death, after all. If I even blink, then I won't call myself a man!"Everyone there stared at Sebastian."How dare that brat be so cocky? If he's not punished, it'll be a disgrace to our family rules!""He should be given the death penalty!""It'll be a disaster if we just let him be, and it'll only bring trouble for our family. Please give the order, and we'll kill him at once!"The entire hall was in an uproar. Even Preston, who had been speaking up for Sebastian and Samson, sighed in resignation.Since Sebastian had already made his stance clear, Preston couldn't help even if he wanted to.Sebastian had roused the anger of everyone there, and Arnaud had closed his eyes and wasn't saying anything. He was cl
Sebastian was just about to step forward when Samson hastily waved a hand at him and said, "Sebastian, the grudges of the Ballard family from over ten years ago have nothing to do with you. Don't get involved!""But—"Sebastian's gaze sharpened as he turned to look at Milton. There was an icy glint in his eyes. Samson shook his head slightly at Sebastian. The Ballard Estate had at least ten experts at the eighth level of the Eldoria realm. At Sebastian's current level, trying to fight them would only bring him big trouble."Sebastian, one must learn how to adapt to the situation," Samson whispered into his ear using voice projection. "Today, I will exchange my legs for your and Whitney's freedom. Think of it as a payment for what I owe you and your mother."Sebastian clenched his fists tightly. He hated himself for being too weak. He couldn't even protect his own family in a place like the Ballard Estate, where many experts were gathered.However, he would never allow anyone to
"Do you accept it, Samson?" Arnaud asked harshly when he saw that Preston hadn't said anything else. He turned to look directly at Samson.Samson smiled bitterly and turned to look at Sebastian before raising his head to look at Arnaud, who was sitting high above them. He said, "Uncle Arnaud, I was the reason for everything that happened. I wish to ask you not to trouble Sebastian.""What are you talking about?" Preston was agitated. He stood up again and yelled, "There must still be an investigation about who was right and who was wrong. Why should they break your legs?"As he spoke, his eyes blazed with fury. He looked at the thin old man and said furiously, "Milton, you old bastard! How can you be so shameless at your age? Tell me! Did you embellish the story to Arnaud?""Uncle Preston!" Samson stopped him quickly and sighed slightly. "Forget it. It's my fault for bringing such huge trouble upon our family back then."I admit that I have let our family down. Since imprisoning m
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