Early the next morning, Sebastian received a call from Eugene."Mr. Ballard, I've got news. Ryder returned to Dramon from Yarroland three days ago. The moment he got back, the first person he went to see was Jace."However, what I don't understand is that Jace only met him once before leaving Steinberg and going back to Sunway. "Jayden, the heir of the Stallones, went to Steinberg on the same day. There's also a mysterious person who went with Jayden, and the three of them met up with Ryder at Steinberg. However, I couldn't find any information about the third person."Sebastian nodded and said, "Does that mean that Ryder is the Beckards' pawn that they've stationed in Steinberg?""As expected, nothing can be hidden from you, Mr. Ballard. The Beckards have given the Suttons an order worth 500 million. However, that's just for show. It's only to up the stakes for Ryder."He added, "Besides, the Stallones' involvement makes it feel as if they're just waiting to devour Frostwave Co
Therefore, getting treatment for Dexter was a good chance for Eugene to shoot to prosperity with just one step.Even Harold's position as Sunway's mayor was connected to Dexter, his father-in-law.Sebastian nodded as he listened. He wasn't interested in the Coltranes. In his heart, he was thinking back on what Rose had said. A woman wanted him to die, but who was she?Eugene's car drove slowly into a neighborhood of villas in Sunway. The side of the roads in the area were lush with greenery, and there were all kinds of plants and flowers.Every few feet, tall and upright landscape trees had been planted. The scenery in the area was very pleasant. It felt like an oasis in the middle of the city.Harold lived in a detached villa, and two potted plants were placed at the entrance.In the courtyard, there was a lawn over 1000 square feet in size and a winding path paved with cloister stones. Even the foyer was about half as big as an average person's home.Sebastian couldn't help bu
"Mr. Tennyson, you've misunderstood. Mr. Targery Senior didn't say anything on the way here. Your current situation is already written on your face," Sebastian said, smiling. "Oh?" Harold's attitude softened slightly, and he said, "Well, tell me how you could see that.""It's very simple. Your face is gleaming slightly, which is a sign of something wrong with the spleen. Your complexion is dark, which indicates weak kidneys. The spleen issues are causing you to feel a lack of energy, and your kidneys are causing you to feel weakness in your lower body."As he listened to Sebastian explain simply and clearly, Harold lost the disdain he had had at first. He immediately told his maids to serve tea."Young man, why don't you tell me how I got this condition?" Harold said. He took out a cigar and handed it to Sebastian while he lit one himself.Sebastian blew out a smoke ring and said, smiling, "Mr. Tennyson, don't you have a habit of showering after dinner?"Harold was startled, but
On the one hand, Harold was doubtful of Sebastian's medical skills. On the other hand, he was afraid that he would miss an opportunity, so he wanted to have Sebastian settled down first. That night, Harold sent his own secretary to take Sebastian to the best five-star hotel in town. Eugene saw that he was no longer needed, so after informing Sebastian, he got in his car and left.Two days passed, but Harold still hadn't contacted Sebastian. However, every day, he would send someone to personally deliver food, cigars, and alcohol. He was very hospitable.Finally, on the third morning, Harold sent his secretary to take Sebastian back to his home."Mr. Tennyson!" Sebastian greeted him, smiling."Oh, Sebastian! Have you had a comfortable stay over the past two days?" When Harold saw Sebastian, he got up quickly to greet him. They were now even on first-name terms."You're too kind, Mr. Tennyson. Of course I'm having a good stay. It's a five-star hotel," Sebastian said, smiling."
Maeve was Harold's wife, and she was eight years younger than him. She had only married Harold because she had run away from her arranged marriage.Although Harold wasn't as well off as the Coltranes, he was more reliable than a wealthy heir would be, and he wasn't a playboy. Maeve was a beautiful woman, after all, and she was a wealthy heiress. She was confident of that, at least.Maeve glared at Callum and smiled as she walked down the stairs to shake Sebastian's hand.Harold had told Maeve in advance about bringing Sebastian to treat Dexter, so Maeve had come early to make sure that everything was prepared.After exchanging a few pleasantries, Maeve said to Sebastian very worriedly, "We've brought in many people over the past few years for my father's condition. We even got a doctor from Janover, but none of them could tell us what is the cause of his condition."Sebastian frowned slightly and said, "Mrs. Tennyson, could I ask what symptoms he has?""It's very straightforwar
"I think that traditional medicine doctors are all worthless. To be more accurate, traditional medicine shouldn't even be categorized as medicine. It's just superstition!" Raymond said arrogantly."The intricacies of traditional medicine are not for the likes of you to comment on. You should know that the history of traditional medicine goes back even further than that of your country!" Sebastian hadn't spoken at first, as he did not want to stoop to the level of these people. However, he couldn't stand by and let Raymond insult traditional medicine."How old are you, young man?" Shauna asked Sebastian, smiling."28," Sebastian answered honestly."This is the first time I've met a traditional medicine doctor who's 28 years old. Maeve, you and Harold have impeccable taste!" Shauna said sarcastically to Maeve and Harold."How embarrassing!" Percy glared at Sebastian, giving him the finger as well.When Raymond had made fun of Dramon's traditional medicine, Percy hadn't dared to
Even Percy didn't dare to take the bet with Raymond. Why would a young man like Sebastian, who was barely out of puberty, accept the bet?If he lost, they wouldn't be the only ones who were humiliated. They would embarrass the entire traditional medicine industry."Things seem very lively in here!" A hearty voice rang out. Everyone turned to look in the direction of the stairs.An old man in white training clothes was walking slowly down the stairs. The old man's hair was white, but he had a ruddy complexion, and his voice was firm and strong. He didn't seem like someone who was sick at all.It was Dexter, the head of the Coltrane family.Maeve, Callum, Shauna, and Harold stood up immediately when they saw him."Dad!""Uncle Dexter!"The old man nodded slightly and glanced at Sebastian and the others. He smiled and said, "This condition of mine has troubled all of you."Sebastian and the others got up quickly to greet him. "Uncle Dexter, this is Dr. Wolham. I brought him her
"Just because you can't cure it doesn't mean that others can't. You don't represent traditional medicine." Sebastian didn't even deign to look at Percy."Why you—" Percy turned red in the face with anger.He could accept being criticized by Raymond, as the latter was famous, but who did Sebastian think he was? How dare a young man speak to him that way?"I don't want to hear the two of you arguing anymore!" Raymond shook his head impatiently and grabbed Dexter's arm. He got ready to give him the injection."This injection will only make Mr. Coltrane Senior's condition worse. It could even put his life in danger," Sebastian said coldly."What? You're not joking, are you, Sebastian?" Harold looked flustered.Sebastian nodded sternly and said, "This is a matter of life and death. I wouldn't joke about that.""You're an ignorant young man. Do you even know what kind of medicine I'm injecting Mr. Coltrane Senior with? This is JW-5. It's the newest product released internationally to
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