The experts on either side of Matt were top assassins from the Slaughter Gods!Both of them were highly skilled Supreme Grandmasters, and they were only a step away from the legendary Sage level.To deal with Sebastian, the Slaughter Gods had come to Matt and the others of their own accord and personally planned their death trap for him together.Sebastian dodged the attack of the four black-clad men once more. They waved their longswords wildly and flew toward Sebastian from behind, moving as fast as lightning.One of them aimed straight for Sebastian's left leg, while the other went right for Sebastian's throat.Graham jumped up and tried to plunge his sword into Sebastian's back.Matt watched as Sebastian was being held several paces away from him, and he laughed coldly and shook his head as he said, "Ballard, are you actually trying to kill me?"You're too confident in your own abilities. I'd like to see how long you can hold on when you're being surrounded like that!" Mat
In Graham's opinion, the black-clad woman seemed to be the weakest among all of them. As long as he could kill her, he might still have a chance of escaping. There was an icy flash as he aimed straight for the black-clad woman's stomach.However, Graham was very surprised to find that the woman moved like a phantom! She avoided Graham's blade at an angle that he would have thought was impossible!At the same time, a pitch-black longbow appeared in the black-clad woman's hand! She pulled the string back and flicked it gently with her fingers. The longbow twanged against Graham's stomach at an unthinkable angle! There was a dull bang, and Graham flew backward like a bullet released from a gun.With a thump, he fell heavily to the ground, leaving a deep depression sunk into it.Before he could get up, a mouthful of fresh blood forced its way out of his mouth.The two experts from the Slaughter Gods saw that Graham was severely injured, so they pulled out knives. One of them rushe
Sebastian looked coldly at Matt. His voice was as cold as ice as he said, "Matt, you can't possibly think that you can leave this place alive, do you?""What?" Matt looked up sharply, and when he met Sebastian's eyes, he saw a murderous glint in them. "Y-You would dare to kill me?" Matt couldn't believe that Sebastian would kill.He had assumed that he would be the only one who would hire assassins to murder Sebastian and that the latter would never be bold enough to do so.After all, Sebastian was just a business owner in a small place like Steinberg. It was clear what committing murder would mean for someone like him. "You're good at picking the right place and time for murder. It's dark, there's a strong wind, and it's a good time to kill," Sebastian sneered as he looked up at the quiet woods around them."No… Sebastian, you can't kill me! I-I'm begging you, let me go! I know that I made a mistake!" Matt burst into terrified tears. He didn't want to die! He still had so mu
With that said, Liam snorted coldly and went into the ward."Zeke, what's going on?" Steinberg's mayor, Larys Compton, walked quietly to the ward and asked him."Mr. Holman is too reckless. Not only did he not invite Mr. Ballard, he even got physical with him. If not for Mr. Whitaker Senior, it…" Zeke sighed without finishing his words."Jeez, Liam." Larys frowned and paced in the ward. "Are you sure Sebastian can treat Mr. Holman Senior?""I can guarantee."Zeke whispered into Larys' ear in a low voice, and he looked distressed. After all, he was a man, and it was quite a blow to a man's ego when faced with problems down there.Larys nodded and said. "Call Sebastian again. It's best if he can come here now. Mr. Holman Senior's condition is not looking good."Zeke gulped, and he replied, "Mr. Compton, if you were there to witness the whole scene, you would've known how bad it was. If it was me, I wouldn't come as well.""Zeke, we're talking about Mr. Holman Senior's safety here
Although Jonah was unsure of the extent of Sebastian's medical skills, he believed that Wyatt should have been temporarily out of danger. How could it be that after just one night, Wyatt was critically ill again?"Dr. Pike… Sebastian refuses to come," Liam said heavily through gritted teeth."Mr. Holman, Dr. Ballard can't be that stubborn. How did you ask him?" Jonah asked with a frown."Um…" Liam felt a pang of guilt but had to recount the situation truthfully for the sake of his grandfather's health."What? Mr. Holman, is that how you ask for help? That's not inviting, that's coercion!" Jonah's last words were nearly a shout.Liam was now deeply remorseful, and he pleaded, "Dr. Pike, it's all my fault, but my grandfather is really in critical condition. I beg you, please save him."As he spoke, a few tears rolled down Liam's face.Jonah sighed helplessly and said, "Mr. Holman, to be honest, it's not that I don't want to save your grandfather. It's just that my skills are lim
Sebastian immediately turned to Janet, who was cleaning nearby, and said, "Stop cleaning and see our guest out."Janet hurriedly set down the cloth and stepped forward, her expression stern. "Sir, please leave. You are not welcome here."Though Janet didn't know exactly what had happened, she had gleaned a rough idea from Rosalie. She had never warmed up to Liam, given his privileged background and haughty demeanor."So what if he's from Janover?" Janet thought. Even if someone important asked Sebastian for medical help, they should show proper respect!Liam gulped and took a deep breath. "Dr. Ballard, yesterday was all my fault. I'll do whatever you ask, but my grandfather can't hold on much longer. Please, Dr. Ballard, I beg you. Save my grandfather."As Liam spoke, he tried to walk past Janet."What's wrong with you? Can't you understand? Leave!" Janet stepped forward and blocked Liam's path.Liam glanced at Janet, clenched his fists, but obediently retreated to the doorway
"Dr. Ballard, I'm sorry. Please save my grandfather. He… He's not going to make it." Tears rolled down Liam's cheeks.When he started kneeling there, he had already made up his mind to remain there until Sebastian agreed to help him.Sebastian had already heard about Wyatt's condition from Nathan. The Stabilizing Charm he had been preparing inside was for Wyatt.The reason why he was so cold to Liam was to teach him a lesson. However, Sebastian was touched by Liam's willingness to kneel just to save his grandfather. It showed how much Liam loved his grandfather.Thinking of this, Sebastian pulled Liam up."Dr. Ballard." Liam looked at Sebastian with anticipation."Alright. Mr. Holman, bring me to Mr. Holman Senior," Sebastian spoke up slowly."Have you really forgiven me?" Liam asked, his eyes still red and teary.Sebastian nodded slightly, a hint of approval in his gaze toward Liam. To save his loved ones, he could cast aside all worldly concerns and even relinquish all prid
After all, Ronny was the most famous doctor in Sunway. If not for the director, Joe Stackhouse, Ronny wouldn't have come all the way to treat Wyatt.However, Ronny was also helpless when it came to Wyatt's condition."Thank you, Mr. Stackhouse," Liam said to the director, adding, "But Dr. Ballard can treat my grandfather."It was clear that Liam had changed his attitude and tone toward Sebastian, and he wasn't as arrogant as before."What? Who's Dr. Ballard? Nobody can guarantee to cure Mr. Holman Senior." Ronny looked at Liam angrily.He added, "Mr. Holman Senior has a piece of shrapnel in his lungs, and even the most advanced technology couldn't retrieve it. As long as it remains, no medication can help."Sebastian chuckled lightly and said, "It's only one small piece. It's not that serious, is it?"What? Only a small piece?Ronny's face darkened when he heard that."I'm starting to doubt your medical skills. Do you know what this means? It means his organs will shut down! E
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