《Super Devouring Level Up》 Chapter 1 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the dark wilderness, a few people were carrying a black coffin up the mountain. Behind them was a girl panting heavily. Even though her feet felt as though they were filled with lead, she closely followed the team in front. The cold wind blew against the girl¡¯s thin body, but it did not stop her from moving forward. ¡°Little girl, if you can¡¯t walk anymore, then beg me. I¡¯ll kindly carry you on my back.¡± Damon Booker, who was in front of the coffin, chuckled without concealing his desire. Weren¡¯t women supposed to be used for s*x? It was worth it even if he had to exchange ten years of his life for such a beautiful lady. ¡°Hahaha, Boss. When you are done with her, don¡¯t forget to leave us some.¡± Slurp. Everyone looked at the young girl behind them with lust burning in their eyes. They were even drooling and wished they could do it on the spot. However, when Damon saw that the girl was not paying attention to his words and was instead staring at the coffin, his anger soared. ¡°Pui!¡± He spat at the coffin and kicked it hard. The coffin instantly fell to the ground and rolled to the side. ¡°Master!¡± The girl¡¯s face was ashen. She threw herself at the coffin, tears streaming down her face. Damon placed one foot on the coffin and sneered. ¡°You b*tch, I had thought so highly of you. I¡¯m going to make this clear today. If you don¡¯t serve me well, I won¡¯t lift this coffin anymore!¡± The young girl¡¯s face was red with anger, and hatred swirled in her eyes. Master was such a good person, yet he was still being bullied even after his death! She quickly took out a hairpin and resolutely stabbed the bastard who dared to insult her Master. ¡°Hehe, with your mediocre skills, you¡¯d better only use it when you serve me,¡± Damon said with a disdainful smile. He grabbed the young girl¡¯s wrist and turned the hairpin around to slash open the young girl¡¯s clothes, revealing her naked body that caused their eyes to widen. ¡°Master will not let you off!¡± The young girl¡¯s name was Andrea, the female servant of Jaidon Booker. Meanwhile, Jaidon Booker was the one lying in the coffin. Damon and the others seemed to have heard the funniest joke. One of them was laughing so hard that his stomach hurt. ¡°Oh my, I¡¯m really scared!¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid if this good-for-nothing dies, our Boss will no longer have any rival in the Booker family. It¡¯s really frustrating. Don¡¯t you think so, young lady?¡± Damon¡¯s tone was sarcastic, and his underling also added from the side. ¡°This trash dared to offend the Prince, so he deserves to be crippled and killed. This is really a great thing for our Booker family!¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± The others all laughed loudly. Upon hearing the mention of the Prince, Andrea¡¯s eyes dimmed. It was all her fault. If Master hadn¡¯t saved her, he wouldn¡¯t have ended up like this. ¡°Master, Andrea will come join you now.¡± Andrea pointed the hairpin at her neck and was about to make a move. Rumble! Suddenly, a thunderclap exploded in the sky, and a bolt of purple lightning struck down. The bolt of lightning struck the coffin. Poor Damon, who had one of his legs still on the coffin, was charred black by the lightning, and the smell of meat wafted out. One of the lackeys sniffed. ¡°What¡¯s that? Why does it smell so good?¡± ¡°Get lost! Look at my leg, I can¡¯t feel it anymore!¡± Damon shouted angrily as his lackeys surrounded him. Jaidon was originally playing games at home. After an unexpected series of thunder rumbles and a bolt of purple lightning striking down from the sky, he was led away to another dimension. ¡°Am I f*cking dead?¡± He seemed to be lying down. It was dark all around and he could not see anything. Was this hell? It was too embarrassing. He wondered if the Grim Reaper would come. Before he could think much, countless memories appeared in his mind, giving him a splitting headache. ¡°Ah!¡± As an otaku in his previous life, he had never suffered such intense pain before. Veins popped out on his head as he growled in pain. ¡°Remember, you are the greatest genius in the history of the Booker Family and the number one genius in Green Valley Town.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve passed the test to the Low-Grade Mystical Class. From now on, you¡¯re a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect.¡± ¡°You have offended the Prince for a maidservant, what a fool!¡± ¡°Hahaha, look at his sorry state. I heard he was ambushed by a fellow junior.¡± ¡°This is the genius who joined the Heavenly Sword Sect? His energy center was damaged, and he became just a useless piece of trash.¡± ¡°In the end, because his injuries were too severe, he even died.¡± ¡°What the¡­¡± Even Jaidon could feel the endless grievances of his previous self. He had been trampled on by everyone and even his death was extremely depressing. A genius who had once been unrivaled for a time ended up curling up and dying in a corner. That was too infuriating! Extremely infuriating! [Beep! Devouring system initiating pairing¡­] [The pairing is successful. Host, Jaidon Booker!] A mechanical voice, that sounded neither male nor female, suddenly rang out in his mind, giving Jaidon a fright. Thinking about it, wasn¡¯t this like a f*cking cheat code? And it was the legendary system that could insta-kill anything. The heavens were really good to him. Wahaha. ¡°Hurry up and tell me. System, what functions do you have?¡± Jaidon asked eagerly. ¡°Ding! This is the Devouring System. It can devour anything and turn it into nourishment for the host!¡± Holy sh*t, the Devouring System. He liked this name, not to mention that it could use everything as nourishment. How awesome! Soon, a translucent interface appeared before Jaidon. Host: Jaidon Experience Points: 0 (Limit: None) Essence Energy: 0 Cultivation Method: Booker Family¡¯s Cultivation Technique Martial Skill: Stone Shattering Fist (Unusable) Rage: 100 (Capability will be unleashed along with Rage) With a glance, Jaidon couldn¡¯t even be bothered to complain. What was with Booker Family¡¯s Cultivation Technique and Stone Shattering Fist? It sounded too low level and something belonging to one in a supporting role. No wonder the original protagonist died so miserably. ¡°System, do you have any gift bags for newbies?¡± The system was so awesome, it was impossible that it would not have such a standard package! As expected, when he opened the system backpack, a shiny golden gift bag kept flashing, almost blinding Jaidon¡¯s eyes. ¡°Open it!¡± As Jaidon chanted in his mind, the large gift bag emitted an even more intense light. Following that, the system prompt sounded. ¡°Ding! Newbie Gift Package has been opened!¡± ¡°Obtained a set of Beginner¡¯s Outfit!¡± ¡°Obtained cultivation method ¨C Flame Mantra!¡± ¡°Obtained battle technique -Eight-Grade Blast!¡± ¡°Obtained one Experience Point Pill (Small)!¡± A series of prompts made Jaidon lose himself in it. It could only be described with one word¡ªawesome! This was too damn awesome! ¡®Indeed, I was born to be the protagonist.¡¯ He immediately swallowed the Experience Points Pill and instantly obtained 100 Experience Points. Jaidon¡¯s rank increased from 0 to Level-one Battle Apprentice. Ordinary grown men were like clay chickens and pottery dogs in front of him. He was not good at cultivation but was the best at gaming! Gaining abilities was like playing a game. Even if God had stood before Jaidon, he would still dare to shout: ¡°I have the system, I¡¯m the best!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going to stay in this stupid coffin anymore!¡± The essence energy in his body stirred, and the dilapidated coffin exploded with a loud bang. Wood chips scattered everywhere. ¡°Ahhh! My leg!¡± Damon, on the other hand, thought that there might still be hope for recovery after his leg had been secured properly, but a hand suddenly broke out and split his charred leg in half. Crack! Following the sound, Damon¡¯s mentality also collapsed. He shouted in rage, ¡°Who is it? I want to kill him!¡± His lackeys scattered and pointed innocently at Andrea, indicating that it wasn¡¯t their fault. Damon was also certain it was Andrea, and he was immediately enraged. ¡°Since you dared to touch my legs, I¡¯ll make you wish you were dead! Go, strip this woman naked!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you like that trash? I¡¯m going to rape you in front of him today!¡± Damon¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, forcing Andrea to retreat in fear. At that moment, Jaidon jumped out of the coffin and saw a young girl being forced to cower backward in fear by a group of men. She had an oval-shaped face, bright eyes, and white teeth. Her black hair was like a waterfall and her skin was smooth as porcelain. Her figure was also perfect. She was simply a goddess that Jaidon had dreamed of earning favor from in his previous life. And this goddess was his maidservant? Jaidon watched this scene with his mouth agape. From his memories, he knew that Jaidon had never touched Andrea before. He even wondered if his previous self was impotent. ¡°Fortunately, I have the system. Even if I am impotent, I can treat it.¡± Wasn¡¯t the system able to devour everything to nourish his body? When the time comes, the bullwhip, sheepwhip, horsewhip¡ªhe would even pay for 10,000 of them. At this moment, Andrea¡¯s eyes were watery and her red eyes looked extremely pitiful. Now that her Master had left the world, she no longer had anyone to rely on. Jaidon¡¯s eyes were sharp. At this moment, Andrea was wearing extremely thin clothes, and the cold wind was blowing like a piercing knife. This caused Jaidon to become furious! ¡®My woman is being treated like this?¡¯ He felt unprecedented rage! He would not spare any of those who deserved to die! Just as Andrea was bearing the most helpless and lonely day of her life, a set of clothes flew over to her and a large hand pressed down on her shoulder. ¡°Andrea, from today onwards, no one would dare to bully you anymore!¡± Jaidon¡¯s voice rang loudly and domineeringly. Andrea¡¯s body trembled. This familiar voice and scent¡­ it was her Master! Andrea burst into tears of joy and threw herself into Jaidon¡¯s arms. Tears flowed out from her eyes uncontrollably. She had suffered too much in the past few days. Smelling the faint fragrance and embracing a slim and delicate body, Jaidon couldn¡¯t help but sigh. No wonder so many people were intoxicated and indulged in beauties. This was too much. He felt as though he had suddenly reached the peak of his life. ¡°A ghost!¡± Damon and the rest became as white as sheet. The way that he had caused Jaidon¡¯s death kept replaying in Damon¡¯s mind. That was right. Jaidon had died at the hands of a Level-two Battle Apprentice like Damon. If his cultivation powers were still present, Jaidon would have killed him as easily as slaughtering a chicken. Unfortunately, he had become crippled. In the past, Jaidon had started cultivation when he was 10-year-old. He only needed five days to become a Battle Apprentice, a year to break through and become a Battle Master, and three years to become a Battle General! For a time, Jaidon¡¯s fame was unparalleled in Green Valley Town. He even joined a top-notch faction¡ªHeavenly Sword Sect! In the end, he died at the hands of such a weak peasant? Jaidon felt that his original self didn¡¯t deserve it. ¡°Damon, today is the day you shall die!¡± A cold light flashed in Jaidon¡¯s eyes, and essence energy suddenly condensed in his hands! Chapter 2 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Damon had already sensed that something was amiss even before he made his move. He quickly pushed the nearest lackey to the front. Bang! He had long mastered the essence of the move¡ªStone Shattering Fist. The heart of the Booker Family¡¯s disciple who was pushed over was blasted apart by Jaidon¡¯s punch! When the others saw this, they were utterly terrified. How could they dare to go head to head with Jaidon, an existence they did not know was whether a human or a ghost? They could not wait to grow a few more legs to run away. ¡°Trash! so what if you¡¯re revived?¡± ¡°If I can kill you once, I can kill you again!¡± Damon was not a fool, either. He had seen the essence energy Jaidon had used. This was a technique that only martial artists could use. This meant that Jaidon was not a ghost, but a living person! Since he was a human, Damon would just have to kill him again! ¡°Wind Splitting Palm!¡± A cold smile appeared on Damon¡¯s face. He had used his ultimate move. He was confident that Jaidon would not survive this move. Jaidon did not dodge it. ¡°Master!¡± Andrea was shocked, and she hurriedly jumped to use her body to block the attack. Jaidon gently pushed Andrea aside. He patted her head and said, ¡°Idiot, I don¡¯t want you to do anything foolish.¡± ¡°In the future, as long as you are with me, no one can harm you unless they step over my corpse!¡± Andrea stared blankly at Jaidon. It was as if she could see that once high-spirited youth. He had returned. ¡°You adulterous couple!¡± Damon was extremely furious. He exerted more force on his hand. He wanted to spare Jaidon¡¯s life, but it seemed like there was no need to. Bang! A seemingly terrifying attack landed on Jaidon¡¯s body, but it only produced a small, barely audible, sound. A playful look appeared on Jaidon¡¯s face as he smiled and said, ¡°Excuse me, are you tickling me?¡± What an insult! The greatest insult of his life! Damon¡¯s eyes reddened. No one had ever insulted him like this before, saying that his full-strength attack was just a tickle. Bang bang bang bang bang! ¡°Wind Splitting Palm! Wind Splitting Palm! Wind Splitting Palm!¡± After a long while, Damon was exhausted. He had no energy left. ¡°Hu hu hu¡­¡± Breathing heavily, Damon was in disbelief. Even his strongest Wind Splitting Palm was unable to harm Jaidon. He was truly in despair. Jaidon smiled and approached Damon, one step at a time. Under Damon¡¯s terrified gaze, he said softly, ¡°Eight-Grade Blast!¡± The attacks continued one after another. Jaidon launched five consecutive attacks before Damon died. Poor Damon. Even in death, he did not know that Jaidon had the Devouring System. His weak attacks were no different than tickling him. The others were also easily killed by Jaidon. These people were usually tyrannical, so they did not deserve any pity. ¡°Master, are you alright?¡± After dealing with the people, Andrea came to Jaidon¡¯s side with a worried expression. She was afraid that this was just a short dream and he would soon disappear. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Jaidon laughed out loudly. ¡°What could possibly happen to your Master? You, on the other hand, are really a fool. After my death, you wouldn¡¯t have had to suffer if you had cut ties with me?¡± ¡°But Andrea belongs to you in life and in death. Don¡¯t worry, Master, I¡¯ll come with you now.¡± After saying that, she picked up the hairpin and stabbed it at her neck. She also thought that Jaidon was a ghost who had come for revenge. Jaidon was stunned. Were all the girls nowadays so savage? They would talk about perishing for love so easily. He was not even dead yet. ¡°Stop, stop, stop. I am not dead. If you die, won¡¯t I have to go to the underworld to find you?¡± Jaidon hastily stopped Andrea. He hugged the beautiful girl in his arms again and whispered in her ears, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, your Master isn¡¯t someone who dies so easily. I am already revived and am no longer a cripple. In the future, you will belong to me, Jaidon, and no one can bully you anymore.¡± ¡°Remember, only I can bully you. Without my instructions, you cannot die, understand?¡± Andrea¡¯s face became increasingly rosy, like a ripe red apple, making one want to bite her. ¡°Master, don¡¯t be like this. I¡¯m only your maidservant. I am not worthy of such treatment.¡± In this era, maidservants were like slaves. They were just things to be beaten, insulted, or sold for money. Andrea did not even dare to ask for more. ¡°Haha!¡± Jaidon laughed heartily. ¡°From now on, you are not a maidservant, nor am I your Master. You are my woman, understand?¡± ¡­ Jaidon couldn¡¯t even be bothered to deal with their corpses. He simply brought Andrea back to the Booker residence. In his memories, he didn¡¯t have much of a sense of belonging to this family. However, he still had his parents, and everything that should have been his had to be retrieved. But when Andrea heard that they were returning to the Booker residence, she couldn¡¯t help but tremble, and her face flushed red with anger. ¡°What is it?¡± asked Jaidon. Only then did Andrea explain everything. It turned out that after Jaidon¡¯s death, his parents had been oppressed by the clan in every way possible. In the end, they had even sent his father to the desolate northwestern region. As for his mother, she was nowhere to be found. Even Jaidon¡¯s courtyard was occupied by Damon¡¯s elder brother, Aidon. ¡°This is too much!¡± Without hesitation, Jaidon brought Andrea back to the Booker residence. Jaidon was going to let them know the meaning of ¡®blood splatter filling the mountains and rivers when an ordinary man gets angry¡¯! ¡­ On the south side of Green Valley Town, there was a huge mansion. On the front door hung the words ¡°Booker Residence¡±. By then, Jaidon had also changed out of his funeral clothes, he followed Andrea into the Booker residence. ¡°Stop right there. Unrelated people are not allowed to enter!¡± Just as they were about to enter, they were mercilessly stopped by the guards. In the face of the obstruction, Andrea said angrily, ¡°Open your dog eyes! This is Booker Family¡¯s Master, Jaidon!¡± The two guards recognized the jade pendant that Andrea was wearing. It was a jade pendant that only the highest-ranking people in the residence could wear. They hurriedly apologized and let her pass. However, when the two of them were far away, one of the guards slapped his forehead and recalled, ¡°Isn¡¯t Jaidon the cripple whose name has been spreading like wildfire?¡± The two of them then hurriedly chased after him. ¡­ They arrived at Jaidon¡¯s courtyard with ease. This used to be the most prestigious courtyard in the Booker residence. It was even better than the clan leader¡¯s courtyard. It could even be considered the place the next clan leader candidate would stay at. When the two of them arrived, they were faced with a completely new environment. Not only had the room been changed, but even the flowers and plants had been replaced. If Jaidon hadn¡¯t been certain that they hadn¡¯t made a mistake, he would have suspected that they were in the wrong place. ¡°This¡­¡± Seeing a Booker Family disciple coming out, Andrea rushed over aggressively. She recognized him. He was Aidon¡¯s lackey. Andrea immediately questioned him, ¡°Where did you move Master¡¯s things to?¡± ¡°Master?¡± The disciple was stunned. He immediately turned around and saw the furious Andrea. His eyes lit up. What a beautiful person! Wasn¡¯t this Jaidon¡¯s maidservant? She was indeed the woman whom Mr. Aidon also wanted to possess. ¡°That good-for-nothing? Mr. Aidon said that this place is his territory now. Everything that was touched by that good-for-nothing before is all trash. It¡¯s natural to throw the trash away,¡± the lackey said indifferently. ¡°Where did you guys throw them?¡± Andrea asked through gritted teeth. ¡°You still want it, don¡¯t you? But too bad. It was all washed away by the flood.¡± Facing such a beautiful person, even if it was Mr. Aidon¡¯s woman, this disciple was almost paralyzed. The ball of fury in Andrea¡¯s heart rose. She felt too aggrieved and helpless. But what she felt more was anger. ¡°Bastard!¡± ¡°What right do you guys have to throw Master¡¯s things away!¡± The objects in the courtyard held countless memories and the feelings between her and Master. How could they throw the items away just like that? ¡°It¡¯s all worthless trash¡ªa stool made of rotten wood, and some plants. I don¡¯t even know where those random plants came from. It was really a waste of this land.¡± The lackey said with disdain, ¡°Trash is really trash.¡± Andrea was the one who had personally carved the stool and she had been overjoyed for a long time because of that. The entire garden was filled with flowers because her Master didn¡¯t like the flowers sold on the market, so she personally went up the mountain to pick them. And all of it was treated like trash by others. ¡°Master is not trash, nor are those things!¡± The lackey laughed. ¡°Who knows? Anyway, he¡¯s dead. This jade pendant was given to me by Mr. Aidon. Tsk tsk, I¡¯m sure it can be sold for a lot of money.¡± Looking in the direction of the lackey¡¯s money-grubbing gaze, Andrea¡¯s pupils shrank. That was the jade pendant that her Master¡¯s mother had personally given him. ¡°Don¡¯t take Master¡¯s things!¡± As she spoke, she reached out to snatch it. The lackey chuckled, but a hint of disdain flashed past his eyes. ¡°I took it, what can you do about it?¡± After saying that, he even pushed Andrea, causing her to lose her balance and fall to the ground. At this moment, a green figure appeared and held Andrea, who was about to fall to the ground. ¡°Who is this?¡± The lackey¡¯s expression changed as he looked warily at the figure. However, before he could react, the figure moved quickly and a slap landed on his face. Pa! His teeth shattered and he spat out blood.. Chapter 3 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After sending that insolent fellow flying with a slap, Jaidon put away his mother¡¯s jade pendant and gently asked, ¡°Andrea, are you alright?¡± ¡°Master, I am fine.¡± Being held in Jaidon¡¯s arms, Andrea felt a numbing sensation all over her body. She said with a red face. ¡°Do you know who I am? How dare you hit me? You¡¯re done for!¡± ¡°Mr. Aidon won¡¯t let you off!¡± The lackey got up with a roll. His mouth was full of blood and he looked rather pathetic. ¡°Haha, if Aidon comes up to me, I will beat him until he calls me grandpa!¡± Damon alone would not dare to kill him. There must be Aidon supporting behind him! Besides, how could he let it go so easily after they had touched his personal belongings? At this moment, some people who heard the commotion gathered around. ¡°Isn¡¯t that the cripple? Didn¡¯t they say he¡¯s dead?¡± ¡°He¡¯s just a good-for-nothing. He¡¯s about to die even if he¡¯s not dead yet. Didn¡¯t you see that he offended Aidon¡¯s men?¡± ¡°I still pitied him originally. But now, it seems that trash will always be trash. He must have a death wish for provoking Mr. Aidon.¡± The lackey charged at Jaidon with a ferocious expression as he said angrily, ¡°How dare you insult Mr. Aidon! You¡¯re dead!¡± ¡°Trash!¡± Jaidon coldly looked at the lackey charging towards him. He released Andrea and tilted his head slightly to avoid the other party¡¯s attack. Then, he used one hand to lift up the lackey as though he was holding a chicken. ¡°You keep calling me trash. Why don¡¯t you go keep the trash company!¡± Jaidon suddenly flung his arm. At the side, there was a pile of rubbish that had yet to be dealt with and was emitting a foul smell. Then, a figure passed through. The surrounding people were all stunned. Was this still the same Jaidon they knew? How could he be so strong? Wasn¡¯t Jaidon¡¯s energy center crippled, and hadn¡¯t he become worse than an ordinary person? No matter how weak that lackey was, he was still a Level-five Battle Apprentice. Yet he was treated like trash. Could it be that Jaidon had recovered his abilities? These people¡¯s brains were buzzing, but the reality was right in front of them, so they had no choice but to believe it. Some of the people who wanted to rush forward stopped in their tracks. If Jaidon had recovered his strength, he would definitely become the most important person in the Booker family. They did not dare to offend him. However, what they did not know was that the moment Jaidon crawled out of the coffin, the Booker Family could no longer claim associations with him anymore! The so-called title of a Master of the Booker Family was practically a joke! ¡°Who dares to make a ruckus outside my residence? Don¡¯t you know that I¡¯m receiving an esteemed guest?¡± Two young men came out of the courtyard with smiles on their faces. However, when the two saw Jaidon, their smiling faces froze instantly. ¡°You are¡­ Jaidon?¡± The more tough-looking young man looked at Jaidon, his eyes filled with surprise. The lackey, whom Jaidon had flung away, crawled up to the young man, pointed angrily at Jaidon, and cried, ¡°Mr. Aidon, this Jaidon, not only did he hit me, he even insulted your grandfather.¡± ¡°Mr. Aidon, you must stand up for me!¡± He cried as though his heart and lungs were torn apart. However, his expression froze in the next moment. Aidon kicked him away and scolded, ¡°Get lost. You¡¯ve tainted the eyes of the Prince. Even if you had a hundred heads, it won¡¯t be enough for your execution.¡± Aidon turned to look at Jaidon and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be dead?¡± Aidon had ensured that himself, so how could he not be dead? ¡°Why are you touching the things in my residence?¡± Jaidon¡¯s face gradually turned cold as he questioned. Aidon laughed out loud. ¡°Can¡¯t you tell such an obvious thing? You¡¯ve already become useless. I¡¯m the head of the Booker family now. Naturally, the residence belongs to me.¡± ¡°As for the trash, I don¡¯t want to be tainted by your bad luck. Bah, trash is trash. Even if he¡¯s not dead, he¡¯s still trash!¡± ¡°But it¡¯s good that you¡¯re here. You can be the witness and gift your maidservant to the Prince yourself.¡± After saying that, Aidon¡¯s gaze landed on Andrea, and his tone was unquestionable. ¡°Nonsense!¡± Andrea stood up and glared at Aidon. She had been staying in the Booker family all along and naturally, knew the Booker family¡¯s affairs very well. Aidon was simply talking nonsense. ¡°The clan leader never gave you the order to move to my Master¡¯s residence. You made the decision yourself!¡± ¡°This is where Master lives, not you!¡± Andrea¡¯s words caused anger to flash across Aidon¡¯s face. It was a thorn he had always had inside of him, but Andrea had pulled it out and exposed him. The clan leader had always disapproved of him moving in, but now that the old fellow was in seclusion, and with the support of the Prince and the other elders, even the clan leader couldn¡¯t say much. However, he was still bothered by it. ¡°You speak very eloquently, but I don¡¯t know whether you are equally impressive when serving!¡± Aidon then walked towards Andrea. ¡°What are you trying to do?¡± Seeing Aidon approaching, Andrea couldn¡¯t help but retreat. Aidon was extremely powerful, having already reached the rank of Level-five Battle Master. He was the most talented person in the Booker family. ¡°Hehe, if you¡¯re willing to follow this useless person, you might as well follow His Royal Highness. With King Jarold as his backer, I can guarantee that you won¡¯t have any worries for the rest of your life.¡± The Prince whom Aidon was talking about was the Prince in control of this area¡ªthe eldest son of King Jarold. The power of King Jarold was indeed much greater than that of the Booker family, which was only limited to the Green Valley Town. They were simply incomparable. Andrea¡¯s face turned pale when she saw the other young man walking out of the door with Aidon. It was none other than Prince Darren. Darren watched this scene with interest. He enjoyed playing with people¡¯s hearts. Darren ignored ¡®Jaidon the trash¡¯. He walked closer to Andrea and said, ¡°Tsk tsk, what a beautiful face and excellent figure. Follow me from now on.¡± In his eyes, Jaidon had already become a good-for-nothing and was not worth wasting his time. He was also certain that Jaidon would not dare to attack him. People cherished their lives. The power of King Jarold in this area was as great as the Heavens. Darren¡¯s face was sickly white, but his eyes were lecherous as he looked Andrea up and down as if she already belonged to him. What was even worse was that he extended his hand, about to touch Andrea. ¡°Get lost!¡± Jaidon took a step forward and slapped Darren¡¯s face mercilessly, sending him flying. The Booker family disciples were stunned by the scene before them. What did they just see? This piece of trash Jaidon actually dared to hit the Prince? Did he want to die? Did he want to drag the entire Booker family down with him? These people all felt hatred towards Jaidon. He was basically pushing the Booker family into a fire pit. ¡°You¡¯re finished!¡± ¡°Very well, I will remember you. Your name is Jaidon, right? I will make you die today!¡± After he finished speaking, a powerful aura erupted from Darren¡¯s body. He was actually a Level-one Battle Master! ¡°Trash, not only do I want you dead, but I also want to play your woman to death!¡± Darren¡¯s face revealed a ferocious expression as pale yellow essence energy surged towards Jaidon.. Chapter 4 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the face of this essence energy, Jaidon remained motionless. But Andrea was in a panic. Although she hated Darren to the core, she did not want her Master to risk his life for her. ¡°Master, hurry up and leave. I¡¯ll hold him back.¡± Andrea¡¯s face was filled with the determination to die. As long as her Master left and survived, she would end her own life. Even if she were to die, she did not wish to be defiled by this beast. ¡°Step back.¡± ¡°But Master¡­¡± ¡°Are you not going to listen to your Master? Since I dare to come back, I won¡¯t do anything I¡¯m not confident in!¡± Jaidon¡¯s eyes were brimming with confidence. A mere Prince was nothing to him. Darren had obviously already thought of Andrea as his woman. Now that he saw his woman flirting with another man, the anger in his heart was unimaginable. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± The pale yellow essence energy surged up, and its power increased even further. Bang! A punch landed on Jaidon¡¯s chest with a dull thud. After a while, Darren stared blankly at the scene in front of him. He was in disbelief. After he landed the punch, Jaidon did not retreat even half a step! ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for devouring the skill¡ªGold Ingot Fist. You have obtained 50 Devour Points.¡± The system notification sounded, and it devoured all of Darren¡¯s attacks. Not only Aidon but everyone else was also stunned. What the hell was going on? Even if Jaidon had recovered his capability, it would be impossible for him to face this attack without moving an inch. Moreover, Jaidon had indeed become crippled. His vessels were all torn and his spine was shattered. If he wasn¡¯t a good-for-nothing, what was he? A sinister smile appeared on Jaidon¡¯s face. ¡°It would be impolite not to reciprocate. How dare you have designs on Andrea? Take your chance in your next life!¡± Realizing that something was wrong, Darren retreated. However, Jaidon did not intend to let him off. Pale yellow essence energy surged out from his feet as his body turned into a shadow and caught up to Darren. He raised his leg and hit on one of Darren¡¯s body parts. Everyone watched in disbelief. An almost imperceptible sound rang out. Crack! Everyone gasped. Darren was crippled! King Jarold¡¯s eldest son had been crippled by a kick! He would have no longer be able to reproduce and have descendants. ¡°Ahhh!¡± A tragic scream rang out. Darren¡¯s face flushed red as he covered his crotch and jumped up and down. Jaidon¡¯s kick had shattered it into pieces. Even if he used all the medicinal pills in the world, there was no chance of recovery. ¡°Your Highness, I wonder if you can endure this move of mine, which will render you unable to have descendants?¡± A smile appeared on Jaidon¡¯s face. If not for the Prince before him, how could he have been crippled back then? Aidon, who was standing at the side, revealed a look of terror before he flew into a rage. ¡°Jaidon, you¡¯re the scourge of the Booker family. Even if you want to die, do you have to drag the entire Booker Family down with you?¡± ¡°You attacked His Royal Highness because of a maidservant. If King Jarold finds out, he¡¯ll definitely turn you into ashes!¡± Unexpectedly, Jaidon threw his head back and laughed. ¡°I have already died once. So what if I offend him? Besides, what does the Booker family have to do with me?¡± ¡°Jaidon, how dare you say such disgraceful words!¡± An older member of the Booker family couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. He pointed a trembling finger at Jaidon and shouted angrily. Haha. Jaidon sneered inwardly. Why hadn¡¯t these fellows stepped forward earlier? The moment something happened to the Prince, all of them had transformed into so-called ¡®righteous people¡¯. They even stood on the moral high ground to criticize him. It was better not to stay in this so-called Booker family! After his cultivation was disabled, he no longer felt any concern from the Booker family and even suffered all kinds of humiliation. And now, they had even chased his parents out. What was the meaning of staying in the Booker family to Jaidon? Jaidon¡¯s eagle-like gaze swept across the onlookers. His icy killing intent rendered them speechless. ¡°Jaidon, what a good piece of trash. I¡¯ll teach you how to behave today!¡± Aidon was furious. Now that he was the Master of the Booker family, the future Booker family would definitely be his. However, all of this would probably become a shattered dream because of Jaidon¡¯s actions. Once the Prince decided to take revenge, and King Jarold picked trouble with them, the powerless Booker family would no longer have a place in Green Valley Town. And the culprit behind all of this was Jaidon! Bang! Aidon stomped on the flat limestone floor. As essence energy overflowed from his body, the floor sank. Essential energy surged out of Aidon¡¯s body and moved along the surface. A moment later, it formed a thin layer of Essence Energy Armor. ¡°This is¡­ a Battle General!¡± Countless people were shocked. The Essence Energy Armor was the unique mark of a Battle General. This meant that Aidon¡¯s aptitude was no less than Jaidon¡¯s. Only a few elders and clan leaders in the Booker family were able to reach the level of a Battle General. It was the source of high-level combat power of a family and caused great deterrence to others. Countless gazes of admiration focused on Aidon. He was also enjoying himself. Only he was the center of attention, while Jaidon was just a piece of trash. He was in the past and he would remain so in the future! ¡°I am going to make you understand the difference between a genius and trash!¡± Aidon took a step forward and shot towards Jaidon like a cannonball. Jaidon stopped Andrea, who was about to rush forward, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. He calmly smiled and said, ¡°Is that so? Then, I will let you understand the difference between a genius and a loser.¡± With the Devouring System, there was no difference regardless of whether he had talent or not. He could level up by gaining experience, instead of meditating and cultivating. When it came to gaming, no one was better than him! Jaidon¡¯s strong self-confidence infected Andrea, who was standing behind him. She couldn¡¯t help but be deeply captivated. Such a Master was really attractive. Although he didn¡¯t understand what Jaidon was saying, Aidon¡¯s aura was also strong. ¡°Hehe, you¡¯re quite confident, trash. But can you take this hit?¡± A sinister smile appeared on Aidon¡¯s face. This move was the family¡¯s ultimate skill. ¡°Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm!¡± Someone recognized this palm. It was a martial technique that every member of the Booker family would learn after advancing to the Battle General rank. It was also the strongest martial technique. Essence energy condensed in the air like water droplets. Countless water droplets gathered in the center of his palm before he gently pushed it towards Jaidon. The water droplets transformed into thousands of sharp needles as they flew towards Jaidon. Jaidon was extremely familiar with this martial technique, he was shaking his head. Aidon¡¯s cultivation was obviously very weak. He couldn¡¯t even use 70 percent of the strength of this technique. His abilities must have been temporarily increased by medicinal pills. He was no longer afraid of such opponents. Jaidon also pushed his palm out slowly. Under everyone¡¯s mocking gazes, it collided with the needles condensed from essence energy. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for devouring the skill¡ªThousand Spirits Destructive Palm. You have received 300 Devouring Points.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll let you experience the despair of a genius facing a cheat!¡± ¡°Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm!¡± The essence energy of the same intensity was unleashed, but the power unleashed by Jaidon was more tyrannical and stronger than Aidon¡¯s. Bang! A palm landed mercilessly on Aidon¡¯s chest. ¡°Pfft!¡± Blood splattered everywhere as Aidon¡¯s life force gradually disappeared. Booker family¡¯s Master Aidon had also been crippled by Jaidon! Chapter 5 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host, you have accumulated 500 Devouring Points. Do you want to level up?¡± ¡°Yes or no?¡± Jaidon chose ¡®yes¡¯ without hesitation. He was not an idiot. If he did not choose to level up, it would not conform to his ideal of being a level-up maniac. Buzz. A yellow light that no one else could see enveloped Jaidon. His rank had also increased from Level-two to Level-three Battle Apprentice. He required 500 points to level up. Previously, he had obtained 100 points from killing Damon and the others. Killing off a Battle Master earned him 100 points, whereas Battle General earned him another 300 points. In other words, it was a piece of cake for him to reach the peak like in his previous life! The corners of Jaidon¡¯s mouth curled up as he looked at one of the Newbie Outfit Sets that the system had given him. [Devouring Ball x3: It can absorb the energy of a Battle General¡¯s attack and convert it into Devouring Points. It can be used multiple times.] [Note: If there is no Devouring Ball, and in the situation that the host has not left the dregs, the host should not seek death and forcefully challenge a Battle General.] At this moment, one of the three balls had already shattered because the energy it absorbed had reached its maximum value. This was also the reason why Jaidon dared to come to the Booker Residence to stir up trouble. The three Devouring Balls were sufficient to intimidate this bunch of people who ¡®bullied the weak and feared the strong¡¯. If the Booker family wasn¡¯t afraid, why would they push Jaidon into the fire pit for offending a Prince? Why would they collude with outsiders to harm their own family? The so-called massive Booker family was so laughable in Jaidon¡¯s eyes. Whoosh. There was an uproar. Regardless of whether they were men or women, old or young, the Booker family members saw Aidon¡¯s energy center become flat as if it was leaking air. All the essence energy was assimilated into the surroundings. Aidon, the most promising Master of the Booker family. He was the rising star of the Booker family and even for Green Valley Town. He even had the chance to join the Heavenly Sword Sect. And now, Aidon was crippled! Boom! This was no different than a sudden clap of thunder on a sunny day. In an instant, everyone was stunned from the inside out and didn¡¯t dare to speak. Aidon and the Prince were crippled at the Booker residence. This news was enough to cause huge changes in the entire Booker family. Everyone believed that once this news spread, it would definitely stir up a new storm. Booker family was about to undergo huge changes. ¡°I will give you two hours. Throw these things out for me!¡± Jaidon coldly pointed at the elegant items that were ¡®placed neatly¡¯ in the courtyard. ¡°Otherwise, I will personally send you on your way!¡± Jaidon¡¯s smile was like that of a demon in Aidon¡¯s eyes. However, when he thought about how he had become crippled, along with the Prince who came to the Booker residence as a guest, the anger in his heart soared. He shouted angrily, ¡°Jaidon, don¡¯t be so smug. Even if your cultivation has recovered, you have offended the Prince. King Jarold will not let you off!¡± ¡°When the army arrives, not only will you die, the entire Booker family and Green Valley Town will be finished!¡± Darren held his lower body and stood up with difficulty. He stuttered, ¡°You useless piece of trash. My father will definitely pull out your tendons, skin you alive, and grind your bones to dust!¡± However, before he could say anything else, Jaidon¡¯s figure appeared before him. Bang! With a single palm strike, his energy center was smashed in! ¡°Ahhh!¡± The excruciating pain almost made Darren, who had never suffered since a young age, faint. He frantically covered his upper and lower body with one hand each. It was extremely comical. Andrea, who had been worried about the situation, couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter, her smile causing all flowers to pale in comparison. ¡°Y-y-you!¡± Darren pulled up a hand and pointed it at Jaidon with hatred. However, before he could finish speaking, his eyes rolled back and he fainted. Aidon, who was standing at the side, had bruises all over his face. Jaidon¡¯s next words made him feel as though he had fallen into an icy pit. ¡°You still have half an hour. After half an hour, if there are any of your belongings left in the courtyard, I guarantee that your fate will be even worse.¡± A look of admiration appeared on Andrea¡¯s face. ¡°Master, you¡¯re really amazing.¡± Only then did a rare smile appear on Jaidon¡¯s face. He said cockily, ¡°If you continue to follow me, your Master, you will see even more formidable sides of me.¡± ¡°Really? Then I must stay by Master¡¯s side forever.¡± ¡°If Old Master and Madam knew about this, they would definitely be very happy.¡± Upon hearing the mention of his parents, Jaidon¡¯s expression froze. He had been an orphan in his previous life. Now that he had become one with Jaidon, he could clearly feel the kinship that blood was thicker than water. In the huge Booker family, only Andrea and his parents could stir up waves in Jaidon¡¯s heart. No one else was worthy! ¡°Andrea, where can we find them?¡± Jaidon¡¯s voice carried a hint of coldness. If anything happened to his parents, he would turn the entire Booker family upside down even if King Jarold came into the picture! Andrea pondered for a moment before her eyes suddenly lit up. She said with certainty, ¡°The Elders¡¯ Union. The clan leader is in seclusion, so all the family matters are left to the Elders¡¯ Union to decide. They definitely know.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go! We¡¯ll settle the score with them!¡± ¡°But I¡¯m afraid that the Elders¡¯ Union is supporting Aidon¡­¡± Andrea hesitated, worried that Jaidon would be in danger. ¡°It¡¯s fine!¡± ¡°I¡¯m definitely going to cause trouble in the Elders¡¯ Union today!¡± ¡°If they dare to touch my parents, not to mention some bullshit Elders¡¯ Union, even if it¡¯s the Grand Elders¡¯ Union, I will turn it upside down!¡± After Jaidon left, Aidon, who was cleaning the courtyard, had his eyes light up as he looked at the people who had once knelt and looked up to him. Meanwhile, those who were watching the show scattered and left, not even looking at this ¡®former genius¡¯. Aidon had merely made the same mistake as Jaidon. Furthermore, he no longer had any chance of recovering from it. In the huge courtyard, it became cold after everyone left. Aidon felt depressed. He spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed. ¡­ At this moment, at the inner court in the deepest part of the Booker residence, the Elders¡¯ Union was in full swing. In the outer court, the elites of the younger generation had gathered and were conversing in low voices. Ordinary disciples could not even enter the outer court without the approval of the Elders. Being able to enter this place was a symbol of status. In the center of the outer court, the five brothers of the Booker family, known as the ¡®Five Great Generals¡¯, were in the lead. Not only was it because they were powerful but also because the influence behind them belonged to Aidon¡¯s lineage, so they became the target of flattery. ¡°Do you believe that even at Jaidon¡¯s peak, any one of us could easily break his neck?¡± Aaron, one of the five brothers, laughed heartily. He looked down on the group of people discussing Jaidon¡¯s deeds. However, his words caused a series of ¡°shh¡± sounds. Everyone knew that Jaidon had become a good-for-nothing. Wouldn¡¯t killing him be as simple as crushing an ant? ¡°Alright, since you don¡¯t believe me, the next time I see him, I will definitely beat him until he kneels and calls me daddy!¡± ¡°Everyone, be my witness. I will definitely beat Jaidon up!¡± Aaron¡¯s words made everyone turn to look at him. He enjoyed the scene and continued to hurl more curses at Jaidon. Those who wanted to curry favor with Aidon¡¯s faction all echoed the five brothers¡¯ words, criticizing Jaidon as a great demon who would commit all sorts of evil, harm others, benefit himself, and harm the common people. From their words, it seemed like even the heavens could not bear to watch any longer. However, right at this time, the outer courtyard¡¯s gate was blasted open by a tremendous force. Bang! The door fell apart. ¡°Is that so? With just you guys?¡± Hearing the loud noise, everyone turned to the door and their pupils constricted. At the entrance stood the man who used to be high and mighty, the former Head of the Booker family, Jaidon! Although Aaron found it strange that Jaidon would appear here, it just so happened to fulfill his wish. He immediately laughed coldly and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t this the famous trash Jaidon from Green Valley Town? Why, are you trying to show off your Master¡¯s authority?¡± ¡°Hahaha, this trash, he still thinks he¡¯s some bullshit Master. He¡¯s probably gone mad.¡± The five brothers burst into laughter and scoffed at Jaidon¡¯s appearance. The lackeys of the five brothers also mocked, ¡°The Booker family is really unlucky to have such a good-for-nothing.¡± ¡°To be honest, I feel ashamed for his parents. If I had such a useless son, the first thing I would do would be to beat him to death.¡± Jaidon¡¯s appearance aroused ridicule from many people. Even more people were watching coldly from the sidelines, including those who had once been happy to be able to speak with Jaidon. Andrea was so angry that her expression turned ugly. She said angrily, ¡°Master is not trash. Master just crippled that stinky Aidon..¡± Chapter 6 - Kneel and Call Me Daddy Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The air in the courtyard suddenly became still. Everyone looked at each other and burst into laughter. ¡°I¡¯m dying of laughter. Not only has this trash gone mad but even his maidservant has gone mad. Hahaha!¡± ¡°I think we should just chase the two of them out of the Booker family, lest we embarrass ourselves!¡± Andrea¡¯s words had made the entire courtyard clamor, but no one believed her words. The eldest of the five brothers, Ryan, walked forward with a lecherous look and said with a smile, ¡°Little girl, why don¡¯t you follow me? I¡¯ll protect you. This way, you won¡¯t have to follow this trash around and pretend to be crazy all day. How about it?¡± These five brothers were named, from the eldest to the youngest¡ªRyan, Landon, Cameron, Jordan, and Aaron. The five of them looked the same, but each of them had his own unique traits. Ryan was bold and daring, while Landon was honest and straightforward. Cameron was calculative, and Jordan was revengeful. Aaron was strong and ruthless. However, they all had one similar trait, their brains were not very bright. But there was no doubt about their capabilities. Andrea was so angry that her entire body was trembling. She rebuked, ¡°Dream on!¡± In this life, she would only follow Young Master and go wherever he went. ¡°Haha, Ryan has spoken. Even if you don¡¯t want to, you¡¯re still the woman belonging to Ryan and the four of us. If you serve us well, you might still be able to lead a good life!¡± Cameron curled his lips and had a lustful gaze in his eyes. Ryan¡¯s woman was the five brothers¡¯ woman. They had long agreed on this. As he spoke, Aaron approached Jaidon step by step. As he shook his head, his body crackled like beans. ¡°Trash, do you want to give me your woman, or do you want me to break your legs and snatch your woman away?¡± Aaron rubbed his hands excitedly. In the current Booker family, Jaidon¡¯s influence was gone and he was just a nobody. Aaron believed that even if he crippled Jaidon, he would not be punished. That huge figure greatly intimidated people, and Andrea¡¯s expression changed. But when she thought of the Master beside her, her confidence rose. ¡°Aaron, I recall that you did not call me that in the past,¡± said Jaidon calmly with a faint smile. Aaron seemed to have thought of something as his expression changed drastically. Just as he was about to seal Jaidon¡¯s mouth, Jaidon slowly spoke. ¡°I remember that someone was beaten up by me until he called me ¡®daddy¡¯. That was so pitiful. Call me that a few more times. Could it be that you are no longer used to it after not calling me that for so long?¡± A year ago, the five brothers had challenged Jaidon because of their improved cultivation. In the end, they were beaten to the point of kneeling on the ground and calling him ¡®daddy¡¯. This humiliating scene was something they would never forget. The five brothers¡¯ faces instantly turned red, green, purple, and white when their unsightly past was exposed. In an instant, they felt the gazes of everyone around them change. They became furious. Jaidon actually dared to humiliate them! Aaron, who was the first to lose control, threw a punch. The sound of his fist rubbing against the sleeve was extremely loud. He was confident that with this punch, Jaidon would be bedridden for life. But Jaidon stood rooted to the ground, which made Aaron even more at ease. ¡°Trash is indeed trash!¡± The Jaidon back then was long gone. Now, he was not even qualified to be Aaron¡¯s opponent! Countless gazes watched this scene, but no one intended to help. No one wanted to seek trouble for themselves. Jaidon was already crippled. When the fist reached Jaidon, he finally moved. ¡°Eight-Grade Blast!¡± The eight layers of energy overlapped and faint essence energy appeared in Jaidon¡¯s hands. Bang! The two fists collided, producing a muffled sound. Neither of them took a step back. This punch was equal in strength. Jaidon had withstood the attack of a Battle Master with a Level-three Battle Apprentice¡¯s cultivation level. ¡°What!!!¡± Everyone was shocked. How was that possible? Wasn¡¯t it said that Jaidon¡¯s cultivation had been damaged and he had become a cripple? What was going on now? Those who were waiting to see a joke drew in a cold breath and stared at the scene in disbelief, deeply afraid that what they saw was an illusion. But it was the truth. Looking at the calm Jaidon and even seeing the faint smile on his lips, Aaron felt that he was dealt with a huge impact. Jaidon¡¯s confident appearance was exactly the same as when he was at his peak a year ago. Jaidon had recovered his cultivation! ¡°Impossible, I don¡¯t believe it!¡± Aaron¡¯s face flushed red. From what he knew, his energy center was completely destroyed. How could he still have the ability to fight him head-on? ¡°Look, Jaidon¡¯s cultivation.¡± Someone in the crowd shouted. Everyone turned to look and found that there was essence energy in Jaidon¡¯s energy center! Could he have really recovered his cultivation? ¡°Level-three Battle Apprentice!¡± When they found out that Jaidon was only a Level-three Battle Apprentice, everyone, including the Five Great Generals, heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Hahaha, trash is indeed trash!¡± ¡°Although I don¡¯t know how you reached Level-three Battle Apprentice, today, I will make you crippled again!¡± Aaron¡¯s hands moved swiftly as he struck Jaidon¡¯s energy center. This palm contained the full power of a Level-five Battle Master! Jaidon would definitely be crippled! Boom! A loud sound rang out as Jaidon revealed a mocking expression. ¡°It¡¯s better to return your attack to you!¡± The system notified him that he had gained 150 Devouring Points. Then, Jaidon returned the devoured attack. ¡°Pfft!¡± After being struck in the chest, Aaron grunted and flew backward. There was dead silence. Jaidon had instakilled the genius Aaron in one move. Many people found it hard to accept. Anger appeared on the four faces of the remaining Great Generals. They were just about to join forces to attack Jaidon when a voice rang out. ¡°Who is causing a ruckus at the Elders¡¯ Union?¡± A tall and thin middle-aged man walked out and berated. The person was the Great Elder currently in charge of the Booker family¡ªBryson. He was also Aidon¡¯s father. As soon as he came out, his gaze landed on Jaidon, who was standing at the entrance. His pupils shrank involuntarily, but they quickly returned to normal. ¡°Great Elder, you must avenge my fifth brother. Jaidon has violated the clan rules and publicly injured my fifth brother. If you don¡¯t expel him from the Booker family, it will be hard to resolve the hatred in my heart!¡± Jordan stood up and pointed at Jaidon, his face full of grievance. Those who didn¡¯t know better would think that this was the truth. Bryson¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that this little bastard had recovered his cultivation? However, after checking that Jaidon was only a Level-three Battle Apprentice, he was instantly relieved. He must have used some secret technique. However, the recovery of Jaidon¡¯s energy center made him feel uneasy. This was the perfect opportunity to get rid of Jaidon. By that time, his son Aidon would be able to successfully seize the position of the clan leader. ¡°Jaidon, were you the one who injured Aaron?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it¡­¡± Andrea wanted to refute, but she was frightened by Bryson¡¯s gaze and didn¡¯t dare to speak. ¡°So what if I am?¡± replied Jaidon. He knew that the old dog would not be able to hold back. ¡°Very well, I¡¯ll capture you right now and interrogate you properly. Hurting your fellow clansmen is a grave crime!¡± Bryson¡¯s eyes were like a hawk¡¯s as his large hand grabbed towards Jaidon. He was at the rank of a Battle General.. Jaidon would not be able to escape even if he had wings! Chapter 7 - Carlos Booker Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios A strong sense of danger assailed Jaidon, causing his entire body to tense up. It was all because his cultivation level was too low. This old dog definitely would not have been his match before he was crippled. Bryson sneered, thinking it was just as he had thought. If Jaidon had fully recovered his cultivation, Bryson would have turned around and run away without a second thought. However, obviously, he didn¡¯t. Right at this moment, a subordinate hurriedly ran over from outside. As he came over, he shouted, ¡°Great Elder, there¡¯s trouble.¡± Bryson, who had wanted to show off his prowess, immediately stopped what he was doing and frowned. ¡°Why are you so flustered?¡± Seeing that the subordinate before him was in such a pathetic state, Bryson was displeased. After following him for so long, couldn¡¯t he be a bit more calm? Even if the sky collapsed, there was no need to panic like this, right? It seemed like he had to find a more reliable aide. ¡°Master Aidon has been crippled!¡± Boom! The news stunned everyone. ¡°Say that again!¡± Bryson did not seem able to process that, as he asked once again without any facial expression. The subordinate trembled with fear and braced himself. ¡°Sir Aidon has been crippled.¡± Crack! Cracks began to appear on the limestone ground under Bryson¡¯s feet. Buzz! The Great Elder, who had remained composed earlier, immediately formed an Essence Energy Armor. The light yellow Essence Energy Armor completely enveloped the usually friendly Great Elder Bryson, revealing the malevolence on his face. ¡°Who crippled my son!¡± Just as he was about to kill Jaidon to pave the way for his son, he unexpectedly received his son¡¯s tragic news. ¡°It¡¯s me!¡± Jaidon took a step forward and sneered. After his cultivation was crippled, Jaidon remembered clearly what the Great Elder had done to him. He had tried his best to suppress him and his parents. Even Aidon¡¯s plan to kill him was probably orchestrated by him. ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s him!¡± The subordinate had also noticed that Jaidon, the culprit, was around. ¡°Jaidon, you¡¯re courting death!¡± Bryson¡¯s gaze was like a knife stabbing towards Jaidon. As he exerted force on the floor beneath his feet, some of the stone slabs crushed into powder. ¡°Old dog, you orchestrated the plan to kill me, right?¡± Hearing Jaidon¡¯s words, Bryson¡¯s expression changed slightly. However, this precisely confirmed his conjecture. ¡°Since you want to kill me, can¡¯t I cripple your son?¡± ¡°Haha, if not for my kindness, you would have gone to collect your son¡¯s corpse by now.¡± Bryson was filled with rage inside. ¡°You¡¯d crippled my son! I¡¯ll make you die a horrible death!¡± ¡°Sixfold Wind Piercing Palm!¡± The enraged Battle General Bryson went all out, completely different from his initial calmness. He mercilessly struck out his attack. A strong wind swept across the courtyard, causing layers of dust to scatter. The other disciples of the Elders¡¯ Union rushed over from the inner court. When they saw this scene, their expressions changed drastically. However, they were even more shocked that Jaidon had crippled Aidon. The Booker family¡¯s power allocation would be reshuffled! ¡°Sixfold Wind Piercing Palm!¡± Jaidon didn¡¯t have the slightest confidence when faced with a full-blown attack from a Battle General. But he was not afraid! After all, he was someone who had died once. At most, he would be a good man again after 18 years. There were two Devouring Balls left in total. One of them had been destroyed by Aidon, so he did not know if he could withstand the attack. Crack! One of the Devouring Balls shattered. Finally, when the two Devouring Balls were shattered and only a small portion of the attacks was remaining, Jaidon took action. ¡°Gold Ingot Fist!¡± Jaidon retreated a dozen steps before finally stopping. The Battle General¡¯s attack was finally blocked. However, Jaidon himself had only suffered minor injuries. ¡°How is this possible!¡± Jaidon was merely a Level-three Battle Apprentice. How could he possibly withstand a blow from a Battle General? Moreover, it was his full-blown attack! Not only Bryson, even the juniors with the rank of Battle Apprentice and Battle General were in disbelief. The disparity in strength between the two sides was too great. There was simply no way to compare them. Even so, Jaidon managed to block it. Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Jaidon mocked, ¡°The grand Great Elder of the Booker Family, did your cultivation return to the womb? Your attack is so weak.¡± ¡°Like father, like son. It¡¯s not without reason that the Booker family is being suppressed by the Warden family.¡± ¡°Look at the Great Elder of the Warden family. He¡¯s known as the Ghostblade Hand of the Green Valley Town. What about you? You¡¯ve raised a useless son and you¡¯re still so smug all day. Even I feel embarrassed for you!¡± ¡°You, you!¡± Bryson felt his heart palpitating and his blood pressure rising. ¡°What you! Are you eating shit? Can¡¯t you even speak properly? How can you be the Great Elder? Even the old man who feeds the pigs can speak more fluently than you!¡± ¡°You!¡± Bryson wanted to speak again, but he was once again interrupted by Jaidon. ¡°What else can you f*cking say other than the word ¡®you¡¯? To think that you look like a human but can¡¯t speak human language.¡± ¡°You¡¯re still pretending to be innocent after getting a bargain. You¡¯re just a trash bag. Stop pretending.¡± Jaidon¡¯s mouth was indeed vicious. As the Great Elder of the Booker family, Bryson was so angry that his blood was churning and he couldn¡¯t help but spit out a mouthful of it. ¡°Pfft!¡± He spat out a mouthful of blood, and the Essence Energy armor on his body weakened a little. However, at the same time, it also caused the anger within Bryson to reach its peak! ¡°Jaidon, I must kill you!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll burn your bones and scatter your ashes so that you will never rise again!¡± Bryson used the strongest martial arts technique of the Booker family¡ªThousand Spirits Destructive Palm! This was much stronger than what Aidon had displayed previously. The other elders were burning with anxiety. No matter what, Jaidon was still a member of the Booker family as his name was still within the family clan records. If he killed Jaidon in front of so many people, not only would it cause turmoil in the hearts of the Booker family members, but the clan leader would not forgive them after he returned from seclusion. ¡°Grand Elder, stop!¡± Many cried out in alarm. However, Bryson¡¯s eyes were filled with killing intent. If he did not kill this little bastard that day, the hatred in his heart would not be relieved! When Bryson used the martial arts technique, his entire body was already covered with Essence Energy needles. He had been immersed in this martial arts technique for decades and his achievements were extraordinary. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Countless energy needles shot towards Jaidon. Some of the timid ones even closed their eyes. Once this attack landed, the scene would definitely be bloody. Andrea was forcibly restrained by Jaidon to stay behind. He hoped that the clan leader would be able to take care of this foolish girl after coming out of seclusion. ¡°Come on, Old Dog! If I don¡¯t die today, I¡¯ll pay you back a hundredfold!¡± ¡°You want to survive my attack? Dream on!¡± A look of determination appeared on Jaidon¡¯s face. There was no hint of fear. ¡°Stop!¡± Suddenly, a shout came from afar! A figure flashed out like a ghost and appeared before Jaidon. The figure also had an Essence Energy Armor surrounding it and a defensive martial arts technique was used. An indistinct shield appeared in front of the middle-aged man. Clang! When the energy needles and golden shield collided, an ear-piercing sound of breaking glass could be heard. Some of the weaker people immediately covered their ears. Even Jaidon felt his ears go numb and quickly covered Andrea¡¯s ears. The golden shield disappeared, and a white-haired middle-aged man appeared before everyone. It was the Booker family clan leader, Carlos Booker! Chapter 8 - Challenge Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The Booker family¡¯s clan leader, Carlos, was a famous expert in Green Valley Town. When he was young, he had a great reputation that ordinary people could not match. Although he was getting older, no one dared to undermine such an expert. No matter where they were, the strong had absolute authority. ¡°He crippled my son, Aidon. As the clan leader, are you going to protect him?¡± Bryson gritted his teeth and said. Why did he have to come out at this time? He was so close to killing this little bastard. Looking at the Booker family clan leader, who had a stronger aura, Great Elder Bryson was extremely reluctant to give in. The others also looked over, so did the elders. Aidon had been crippled and Jaidon¡¯s cultivation level had significantly dropped, so the Booker family¡¯s power would definitely be reallocated. They wanted to take the opportunity to probe the clan leader¡¯s thoughts. The other disciples did not think too deeply about it, but what made them happy was that perhaps they had a chance to become Masters themselves. After all, everyone here was a core disciple of the Booker family. It was impossible for them to not have any desire towards the position of the clan leader. ¡°Old dog, what do you mean I crippled your son? You and your son are working together to kill me. Am I not supposed to resist?¡± ¡°Do you think I¡¯m an idiot? Do you think I¡¯ll wash my neck and wait for you to kill me?¡± Jaidon sneered coldly. If Aidon couldn¡¯t do it, then he would play the blame game. If he couldn¡¯t afford to lose, why did he have to do it in the first place? Hearing Jaidon¡¯s vicious words, Bryson tried his best to control his twitching eyes. He was afraid that he would not be able to control himself and would jump over to slap Jaidon to death. ¡°Clan leader, not only did Jaidon cripple Aidon, he even injured Aaron and publicly insulted the Great Elder.¡± As the eldest of the Five Great Generals, Ryan stood up and began to accuse Jaidon of the crimes he had committed. He was practically turning lies into facts. Many others agreed with Ryan. No one wanted Jaidon to rise again. Jaidon watched this scene with cold eyes. Those harsh and unkind faces were etched in his mind. These were the so-called elites of the Booker family. Very well. ¡°Clan leader, I suggest that we remove Jaidon from the family clan records and ban him from entering Green Valley Town forever.¡± ¡°Agreed. He is a scourge. I heard that he even formed a grudge with the Prince. The Booker family is really unlucky to have such a troublemaker.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, clan leader!¡± In a large clan, the competition for benefits was far more important than bloodline. The bigger the clan, the more tigers and leopards there were. In their eyes, if Jaidon was crippled, then so be it. At most, he would be trampled by everyone. However, it was impossible to let him rise up again. Once Jaidon rose to power, he would steal their limelight. This was something that none of them wanted to see. ¡°Are you done?¡± Carlos glanced over indifferently. Those who were being watched felt their hair stand on end. Carlos was undoubtedly the strongest person in the Booker family and had the greatest right to speak! Even if the elders wanted to resist Carlos, they still needed to consider their own level of capability. After Carlos started speaking, the entire place became silent. ¡°Jaidon is a member of the Booker family. Don¡¯t ever mention this again!¡± As soon as Carlos finished speaking, Great Elder Bryson immediately said furiously, ¡°Then my son Aidon, did he become crippled for nothing?¡± ¡°He is next in line to be the Booker family¡¯s clan leader. How can the Booker family¡¯s dignity remain after he was harmed by such a despicable person? I will not rest until Jaidon is removed from the family clan records!¡± Since he couldn¡¯t win in a fight, Bryson immediately acted shamelessly. If he wasn¡¯t given the outcome he wanted, he wouldn¡¯t let go of this matter. Carlos frowned slightly. To be honest, before he went into seclusion, he had only discussed with the elders about Aidon temporarily being next in line for becoming the clan leader. He never said that he was the next clan leader. He didn¡¯t have a good impression of Aidon. He was decently strong, but he lacked brains. It wasn¡¯t realistic to let him manage such a huge family like the Bookers. He thought highly of Jaidon, but unfortunately, he was crippled¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s put the punishment aside for now and wait for the matter to be investigated.¡± ¡°But!¡± Bryson was unwilling to accept this. This obviously meant siding with Jaidon, but he had no choice. Just as he was about to kill Jaidon, he remembered that he was facing the clan leader, so Bryson immediately cowered. The Five Great Generals wanted to launch a reckless attack, but Carlos stopped them with a look. The authority of the clan leader was absolute in the entire Booker family. Just as the clan leader was about to leave with Jaidon, Great Elder Bryson¡¯s expression wavered. He seemed to have thought of something as a gloomy look flashed across his eyes. ¡°Clan leader, I know that you are biased towards Jaidon. I can let him off for attacking my son, but he must agree to one condition!¡± ¡°That is to challenge the five brothers in the ring!¡± ¡°Regardless of the outcome, I will not pursue this matter!¡± After Bryson finished speaking, a large group of people secretly cursed this old fellow for being extremely shameless. One had to know that the combined strength of the Five Great Generals was comparable to a Battle General. Even Bryson could not withstand them. Jaidon, a mere Level-three Battle Apprentice, was obviously no match for them. The Five Great Generals belonged to the Great Elder¡¯s faction, not to mention that Jaidon had injured Aaron not long ago. The five of them were also clamoring to pressurize Jaidon. Jaidon didn¡¯t even need to think before rejecting such an idiotic request. However, at that moment, a voice condensed from Essence Energy drifted into Jaidon¡¯s ears. ¡°If you don¡¯t agree to it, you will never hear about your parents.¡± Jaidon looked at the half-smiling Bryson, his eyes surging with killing intent. He dared to agitate him with his soft spot. Regardless of what status Bryson had, he was bound to die! ¡°Alright! I agree!¡± ¡°So what if there are five of them. Trash is trash. I¡¯ve made them call me ¡®daddy¡¯ once, I can do it again!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s set the date three days later!¡± ¡°Alright! Old dog, just wait for your face to be beaten to a pulp.¡± Jaidon was truly enraged this time! This old dog dared to threaten him with his parents¡¯ whereabouts. He hoped that he wouldn¡¯t regret it! Hearing Jaidon agree to the challenge so decisively, Carlos frowned. Although he really wanted to know where Jaidon got his confidence from, this challenge was a gamble on the dignity of martial artists. Even though he was the clan leader, he could not interfere. After Carlos and Jaidon left, the atmosphere in the courtyard instantly relaxed and discussions started. The livid Bryson flicked his sleeves and left. The Five Great Generals¡¯ faces were also flushed red. Being exposed in public like this made their hatred for Jaidon reach its peak. ¡­ After Jaidon returned to the residence, Carlos gave him a few instructions and left. He only told Jaidon to be careful after three days. At the same time, he also gave a Blood Ginseng to Jaidon. Blood Ginseng (Devourable) Grade: Medium-Grade Level-one Spiritual Medicine Special Feature: Calming, Nourishing¡­ Sitting cross-legged on the bed, he stared at the Blood Ginseng in his hand. For a moment, Jaidon was unable to understand why the clan leader would treat him so well even though he had become a good-for-nothing. It was only when he recalled that his father had saved the clan leader¡¯s life when he was young¡­ ¡°It seems that father has saved me¡­¡± The corners of Jaidon¡¯s mouth curled into a smile. However, when he thought of Bryson, that old fellow, he felt an urge to improve his abilities urgently. ¡°System! Devour the Blood Ginseng!¡± Chapter 9 - Alchemist Apprentice Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The Blood Ginseng was a Medium-Grade Level-one spiritual medicine. Although it was only a Level-one artifact, it was worth thousands of gold coins. Spiritual medicines were divided into the grades¡ªLevel-one to Level-nine, and each grade was further divided into high, medium, and low. Even if it was Low-Grade Level-one, it was still a hot commodity in this Green Valley Town. Since the clan leader was willing to give such a precious item to Jaidon, it meant that he had not completely given up on him. The Blood Ginseng in his hand transformed into a ball of warm energy and entered his body. Following the circulation route of the Flame Mantra, it flowed through his meridians before returning to his energy center. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1,500 Devouring Points!¡± ¡°Level up!¡± Buzz! Two rays of yellow light flashed around Jaidon. Host: Jaidon Cultivation: Level-five Battle Apprentice Devouring Points: 0 (Limit: None) Essence Energy: 100 Cultivation Method: Booker Family¡¯s Cultivation Technique, Flame Mantra Martial Skills: Stone Shattering Fist, Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm, Gold Ingot Fist Rage: 50 (Capability will be unleashed along with Rage) Based on his current capability, Jaidon believed that, with his previous battle experience and the Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm, defeating a Level-six Battle Apprentice would not be a problem. But it would be very difficult for him to defeat a Level-seven one. The Five Great Generals were at the ranks of Battle Master. Even the weakest, Aaron, was a Level-five Battle Master. If he couldn¡¯t improve his capability as soon as possible, he would be like a fish on the chopping board. At this moment, a system prompt sounded. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for triggering the Devouring special characteristic and obtaining the Alchemist Apprentice badge!¡± Jaidon was stunned. What the hell was this badge? Could it be that the Blood Ginseng had triggered a hidden function? Opening the system interface, Jaidon found that a badge page had appeared in the upper right corner. He clicked on it and saw a bright icon. [Alchemist Apprentice Badge] [Value: One Star] [Rarity: One Star] [Usage: Proficiency in various entry-level alchemy skills] ¡°Do you want to wear it?¡± ¡°Yes or no?¡± Jaidon was instantly excited upon reading it. This was freaking good stuff! The status of an alchemist in this world was much higher than that of ordinary cultivators. Furthermore, it was a profession that could easily earn gold. In Green Valley Town, there was only one highly respected Rank-one alchemist. For a family like the Bookers, ordinary alchemists would not even look at them. As soon as he put on the badge, a massive amount of knowledge of cultivating medicine flooded into his mind. He could tell the medicines apart and determine their properties with a single glance as if he was playing with them. Awesome! As expected, the system¡¯s products were definitely top quality! After obtaining such a special badge, Jaidon would not just sit there. He jumped off the bed and prepared to test out the benefits brought about by this skill. As soon as he stepped out, he bumped into Andrea, who had just returned. ¡°Master, I¡¯ve heard that the Prince has already been sent back to his residence.¡± Provoking Darren would definitely lead to greater trouble, but Jaidon had never regretted crippling this fellow. It was already good enough that he did not kill the man who dared to covet his woman. ¡°Andrea, you did very well.¡± Jaidon stroked Andrea¡¯s beautiful hair, a look of enjoyment erupted on her face. Helping her Master was her greatest happiness. ¡°King Jarold has gone to war, and the residence is currently empty. I still have time to improve myself¡­¡± Jaidon muttered. But he didn¡¯t have much time. When they arrived at the storeroom where the finances were settled, a person looking like a butler was enthusiastically handing over the monthly allowance to a Booker family disciple. After he left, Jaidon walked forward. ¡°Butler Lee, you were the one who confiscated the money in my room, right?¡± Jaidon said coolly. The smiling Butler Lee turned around. When he saw Jaidon, his face fell. ¡°Go, go, go. What money in your room? Hurry up and leave!¡± This Butler Lee was extremely stingy and liked to curry favor with others. He had never been nice to the useless Jaidon. As he turned around, he muttered, ¡°A piece of trash wants money? Why don¡¯t you look in the mirror¡­¡± Before he could say anything, he was kicked from behind, causing his fat body to fall onto the ground. Stepping on his fatty flesh, Jaidon said with an unchanging expression, ¡°Are you giving me the money or not?¡± ¡°Ouch, ouch, ouch! Here, here!¡± Butler Lee was just too cheap! If he didn¡¯t teach him a lesson, Lee would really think that he was a pushover. Jaidon took the money and left in satisfaction, not caring about the other party¡¯s attitude. After leaving the Booker residence, he finally had a chance to take a good look at this foreign land. This world that was different from Earth was called the Mystic Realm. The level of technological development could only be compared to that of the feudal era on Earth, but the power of the warriors was unprecedentedly strong. They could fight against the heavens and earth with their own powers. If one cultivated to the highest level, he would have the power to destroy the heavens and earth, to shift the stars and overturn the sea. This power was something that even nuclear weapons could not compare to. However, that level was still too far away from the current Jaidon. After fiddling with quite a few interesting things along the way, Jaidon finally arrived at his destination¡ªthe Violet Royal Auction House! Outside the auction house, there was a beautiful violet orchid. This was the totem of the Violet Royal Auction House, exuding a noble and elegant aura. Although it was an auction house, it was selling all sorts of items. Jaidon had set his sights on the medicinal herb section. In the common herb section¡ª Jaidon swept his gaze over them. They were all spiritual herbs that did not even have a grade or any spiritual energy. He shook his head. These things were great nourishment for ordinary people, but they were dispensable for martial artists. Jaidon¡¯s eyes lit up as he gazed at the spiritual herb area. ¡°Low-Grade Level-one Green-purple Orchid, Low-Grade Level-one Twin Life Grass, Low-Grade Level-one Bitter Lotus.¡± It was a dazzling lineup. ¡°There actually are high-grade spiritual herbs¡ªDragon Root, Green-spotted Tongue, and Golden Age Herb.¡± In the depths of the counter, there were even three Level-two spiritual herbs. Although the names were written on them, Jaidon¡¯s memory from the Alchemist Apprentice badge did not contain any relevant knowledge. It seemed like this Violet Royal Auction House had a strong backing. If there was no power behind it, they would have been robbed clean long ago. ¡°It seems that Mister is also an expert. Our Violet Royal Auction House¡¯s spiritual medicines are definitely worth a lot. What do you need?¡± A staff member wearing the Violet Royal Auction House uniform smiled as he introduced the items to Jaidon. Jaidon pondered for a moment. In the records of this Alchemist Apprentice badge, there was a type of medicinal liquid that could not only help a Battle Apprentice stabilize their foundational skills, but could also greatly increase their capability. It was the most cost-effective item. ¡°I want¡­¡± Just as Jaidon opened his mouth to speak, a voice that caused his body to involuntarily detest rang out. ¡°Oh, isn¡¯t this Booker family¡¯s Master Jaidon?¡± ¡°What brings you here today?¡± A folded fan hit on Jaidon¡¯s shoulder and a voice rang out. ¡°Master, it is that trash, Jaidon. Hehe.¡± His lackey also chimed in as he cast a provoking glance at Jaidon. The owner of the fan wasn¡¯t very good-looking, and the amount of powder on his face almost made Jaidon vomit. It was too disgusting. It was neither red nor white and he looked like a zombie. However, he had a confident smile on his face. Jaidon really did not know who gave him the courage. The youth slowly swayed beside Jaidon and patted his lackey¡¯s head with his fan. He said, ¡°How can you say Brother Jaidon is trash? Although Brother Jaidon¡¯s cultivation has been crippled, he has been chased out of the Heavenly Sword Sect, his position as Master has been removed, and he was beaten up daily, Brother Jaidon still has the face to live. This is already much better than other trash..¡± Chapter 10 - Hank Warden Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Young Master is right.¡± The lackey nodded and bowed, agreeing without any shame or hesitation. When the surrounding people saw this white-clothed youth, they hurriedly retreated. ¡°Isn¡¯t this Warden family clan leader¡¯s eldest son¡ªHank Warden? Why is he here?¡± ¡°This son of a b*tch. A few days ago, he kidnapped my only daughter from the streets. When she was sent back, she was already delirious. Now, I can only cry all day long.¡± ¡°Is that right? Shh, shh, shh. Don¡¯t talk nonsense or you¡¯ll get another lesson.¡± The surrounding people all looked at Jaidon with a silent look of pity. Being targeted by Hank, there was a high chance that he would suffer. He would still be lucky if he only suffered from broken arms and legs. If he accidentally lost his life, there would be no place for him to seek any retribution. Because in Green Valley Town, the Warden family had absolute authority! As the son of the strongest family clan, no one dared to provoke him. ¡°Hank Warden?¡± Jaidon looked at this fellow in surprise. He remembered that this fellow usually went back and forth through the Land of Fireworks. He should not be here. Jaidon looked at Hank¡¯s bulging wallet thoughtfully. He must be the one spilling his wealth. Hank previously had some conflicts with Jaidon, so Jaidon knew his personality. He was very concerned about his status. Even when kidnapping a girl, he would force her to say that she was willing¡­ Although it was useless, he enjoyed it. Seeing that Jaidon had remained silent, Hank pointed at the ordinary herbs and bent down to laugh. ¡°Could it be that you want to use these herbs to recover your energy center? Hahaha¡­ I¡¯m dying of laughter¡­¡± ¡°Trash is trash. Yet you want to turn things around?¡± In the large hall, Hank was the only one laughing loudly. Perhaps because they felt that the situation was awkward, his sidekick also started laughing loudly. Jaidon looked at the two idiots speechlessly. Were they here just to be funny? ¡°Hehe, are you an idiot?¡± Jaidon was speechless. ¡°Huh? You dare call me an idiot?¡± Hank¡¯s laughter came to an abrupt halt. He stared at Jaidon in disbelief and said viciously, ¡°I will cripple your legs and leave you paralyzed.¡± Ever since Jaidon was crippled, he had become a punching bag whom everyone could bully. Now, he actually dared to oppose Hank Warden? At the thought of this, the anger in his heart soared. ¡°Hehe, if you¡¯re not an idiot, then who is? You dare to come to the Violet Royal Auction House, do you even know what these things are? You ignorant country bumpkin.¡± Jaidon pointed at the spiritual herbs with a sneer on his face. As Jaidon expected, this guy would definitely lose his cool. ¡°F*ck you! I know better than you even with my eyes closed. How dare you call me a country bumpkin? Beat him up!¡± ¡°Beat him to his death!¡± Hank was enraged. The lackey behind him walked towards Jaidon threateningly. It seemed like he was preparing to attack. ¡°If you are not a country bumpkin, do you dare to compete with me?¡± Jaidon grinned. The fish had taken the bait. ¡°Compete in what?¡± Hank asked subconsciously. Jaidon pointed at the pile of herbs that had just been delivered and had yet to be placed on the counter. ¡°Let¡¯s see who knows more about herbs!¡± ¡°Do you think I¡¯m stupid? Do you think I¡¯ll compete just because you say so?¡± ¡°Country bumpkin!¡± ¡°You!¡± ¡°Country bumpkin!¡± ¡°Alright! Let¡¯s compete!¡± The surrounding people were dumbfounded. This situation was developing too quickly. Their brains couldn¡¯t keep up. The two of them placed their money bags in the middle as stakes and started competing. The staff member was even pulled over to be the referee. ¡°What is this?¡± Hank replied, ¡°I know about that. The Spirit Awakening Root has the effect of strengthening the body.¡± Jaidon said, ¡°The Spirit Awakening Root often grows in the shade of tall mountains. Its growth period is two years, and there is a hint of spiciness in its sweetness. Due to its appearance, it is rumored to be able to strengthen the Yang. In reality, it is used to treat symptoms such as heart disturbances, breathlessness, and disturbances in the mind. In layman¡¯s terms, it allows one to calm down and focus, allowing one to enter a better state of cultivation. Also¡­¡± Both Hank and the Violet Royal Auction House¡¯s staff members were stunned. Hank was unconvinced after coming to his senses. However, Jaidon¡¯s performance made him unable to close his mouth. Hank: ¡°Strengthen the yang¡­¡± Jaidon: ¡°Blah blah blah¡­ (500 words omitted)¡± Hank: ¡°Nourish the kidney¡­¡± Jaidon: ¡°Blah blah blah¡­ (1,000 words omitted)¡± In the end, Jaidon successfully earned a large sum of money. Hank had originally wanted to take action, but his sidekick had been knocked down by Jaidon in one move. He himself was also a piece of trash who could not cultivate. Thus, he could only go mad with rage. There was nothing he could do to Jaidon. After selecting a High-Grade Level-one spiritual herb and several Low-Grade Level-one spiritual herbs, Jaidon returned with a bountiful harvest. As for Hank, that idiot? Since he was already called an idiot, would normal people care about his feelings? After returning to the Booker residence, Jaidon went to look for Butler Lee and asked for some spiritual herbs. If he didn¡¯t give them to him, Jaidon would beat him until he gave them up. Jaidon was like a local gangster. Originally, his money wasn¡¯t even enough to buy a single Middle-Grade Level-one spiritual medicine. But when he returned to his own room¡ª Good heavens, there was one High-Grade Level-one spiritual medicine, two Medium-Grade Level-one spiritual medicines, several Low-Grade Level-one spiritual medicines, and some ordinary medicinal herbs used to mediate the effects. Jaidon felt that it was faster to just snatch these items. He worked until midnight to make the Spirit Ascension Fluid. Finally, Jaidon wiped off the sweat on his forehead and looked at the steaming wooden barrel before him. He poured a bottle of Spirit Ascension Fluid into it and the water instantly turned a deep green color. At a glance, it seemed as though there were signs of life. He took off his clothes and jumped into the water. ¡°So hot!¡± It was not the temperature of the water. Rather, a stream of energy flowed out from within Jaidon, causing beads of sweat to appear on his face. ¡°Congratulations to the host, you have obtained 10 Devouring Points!¡± ¡°Congratulations to the host, you have obtained 10 Devouring Points!¡± ¡­ Spiritual medicines had many characteristics. One of them was that it could stimulate potential energy. It could also turn violent energy into mild energy. Jaidon could devour 100% of the energy, but he would lose more than 100% of the potential energy. The potential of the Spirit Ascension Fluid reached 200%! ¡°Devouring Points +9!¡± ¡°Devouring Points +10!¡± ¡°Devouring Points +9!¡± A series of prompts caused Jaidon to suspect that he had reached heaven. It was not until the next evening that the medicine in the wooden barrel was completely absorbed. Jaidon¡¯s cultivation had reached the rank of Level-seven Battle Apprentice! He had also accumulated a few hundred Devouring Points. At long last, Jaidon felt that he could protect himself. Late at night, Jaidon finally stabilized his cultivation. ¡°Hu¡­¡± Slowly exhaling a mouthful of white smoke, Jaidon¡¯s eyes abruptly opened. It was at this moment that a figure flashed past the courtyard. It was already so late and the movements were still so strange. There must be something wrong. Jaidon quietly followed. ¡°This is the path to the Great Elder¡¯s place?¡± Since there was nothing else to do for the time being, Jaidon decided to give chase and take a look. Leaning against the wall, Jaidon carefully watched as the man in black walked to Bryson¡¯s side. ¡°This is our clan leader¡¯s sincerity. As long as you are willing to help us, the clan leader will agree to let you be the clan leader of the Booker family!¡± ¡­ Chapter 11 - Half a Step Away from the Ring Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Three days had passed since the appointed time, and the ring was set up in the middle of the Booker family¡¯s martial arts arena at noon. Although the competition advocated ¡°compassion first, competition second¡±, everyone knew that no one could avoid injuries during a battle. As long as it wasn¡¯t too obvious, becoming crippled would only be considered as lacking in capability. The huge martial arts arena did not have Booker family disciples training like usual, instead, it was filled with an audience. Everyone was speculating about the winner of that day, but most of them believed that the Booker family¡¯s Five Great Generals could easily defeat Jaidon. Jaidon¡¯s capability as a Level-three Battle Apprentice had already spread, but most people only thought that he had some dog-shit luck. Furthermore, even if his energy center had really recovered, it would be impossible for him to catch up to his peers. Jaidon would definitely lose that day! ¡°Master, do you really have to go?¡± Andrea tidied Jaidon¡¯s clothes and looked at him with a worried expression. ¡°I heard that Aaron said he would¡­ on stage¡­¡± Andrea couldn¡¯t bear to continue. ¡°What did he say?¡± ¡°He said that he would cripple Master.¡± The corners of Jaidon¡¯s mouth lifted slightly. It was hard to say who would cripple whom! ¡­ Under the scorching sun, five tall figures stood aggressively on the stage. The surrounding grandstands were all packed with spectators, and there was a constant commotion. ¡°Why isn¡¯t that trash here yet? Could it be that he has backed out?¡± Aaron hated Jaidon the most. When he saw that it was almost time for the match but Jaidon was nowhere in sight, the fury in his heart could be imagined. The other four were also furious, but they were in no hurry. They had already made a foolproof plan. If Jaidon did not come, then his reputation would be completely ruined. In the future, they could trample on him however they wanted. If he came, it would be even better. They would beat him to death. The few of them revealed smiles on their faces, and the Great Elder on the grandstand also had a mischievous grin on his face. The few of them looked at each other, and their smiles became even wider. As for the agreement that they had made among themselves, only they knew. Although this was only an internal competition within the clan, the eyes of the entire Green Valley Town were focused here. This challenge was crucial to the rise of the useless man who had been crippled for a year. If he lost, his reputation would be ruined. If he won, he would gain both fame and fortune. It was getting closer and closer to noon. Under the strong sunlight, the five figures on the stage were already drenched in sweat. They were waiting bitterly for the person who had yet to appear. However, the Five Great Generals didn¡¯t want to get off the stage, lest it hurt their image. They could only stand there foolishly under the bright sun. ¡°F*ck! When that kid appears, don¡¯t hold back and just beat him to death!¡± As the eldest, Ryan had never felt so angry before as he said fiercely to the other four. The other four also agreed. Suffering the scorching sun was a small matter, but it was mainly because they had lost face. In front of so many people, they definitely couldn¡¯t move around. So in the end, they just stood there like damn poles. It was already disgraceful to fight five against one, and now they had to be looked at like they were a bunch of monkeys performing on a stage. The more they thought about it, the more aggrieved they felt. They wanted to beat him up, but there was no one. At this thought, their faces turned red. As for Jaidon, who they were bitterly waiting for, he was hiding in inconspicuous shade, watching the five upright poles with a leisurely expression. Anyway, it was not the time yet. If they liked to stand, they could stand for a while longer. After a while, Jaidon lifted his head to take a look. Seeing that it was about time, he walked towards the arena. ¡°Trash, you¡¯re finally here. I¡¯ll make you wish you were dead!¡± In front of Jaidon was the candidate for the position of Booker family¡¯s next clan leader, Aidon! Madness appeared on Aidon¡¯s face. Ever since his cultivation was crippled, he had finally experienced what it felt like. It was as if the world had suddenly lost all color. He was so high up above everyone else, but in the next second, people couldn¡¯t even be bothered to pay attention to him anymore. They even found it satisfying and wanted to trample on him. Aidon was on the verge of going crazy from the treatment. He looked at Jaidon with unconcealable hatred. It was Jaidon. Jaidon had ruined his life! He wanted Jaidon to pay with his blood! ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°You¡¯re in my way!¡± Jaidon gently waved his hand, sending Aidon¡¯s frail body flying with his mouth covered in blood. The Great Elder who had come along was furious. However, he seemed to have thought of something and looked in a certain direction, suppressing the killing intent in his eyes. Bryson gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Jaidon, don¡¯t be so arrogant. Do you know how big of a crime it is to injure a fellow clan member?¡± Unexpectedly, Jaidon looked at him in surprise and said, ¡°Fellow clan member? Every member of the Booker family is an elite. We can beat up the Southern Mountains and kick the Northern Sea. We can pierce the heavens and control the earth.¡± ¡°How can this piece of trash be worthy of being Booker family¡¯s clan member?¡± ¡°Great Elder, have you gotten blind from your old age?¡± Jaidon asked in surprise. ¡°You!¡± Bryson was furious. ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± At this moment, Aidon struggled to stand up and stared straight at Jaidon. ¡°Trash, you can act smug now. You¡¯ll end up worse than me!¡± The more Aidon spoke, the more agitated he became. He couldn¡¯t help but spit out another mouthful of blood. Jaidon stood where he was and shook his head. After a long while, he sighed and said, ¡°Trash these days are really scary. Not only do they come out to hang around, they even dare to place their faces in other people¡¯s hands. It¡¯s fine if you want to put on an act, but you even had to pretend to be smart.¡± He sighed. The world was getting worse by the day. It was not so easy to be a good-for-nothing anymore. ¡°Pfft!¡± Blood stained the sky, and Aidon showed everyone in the Booker family ¡®how trash could ascend to heaven on the spot¡¯. ¡°Aidon¡­¡± Bryson shouted, tears streaming down his face. Just as the father and son were about to begin their emotional acting, the five brothers on the ring could not hold it in any longer! They haven¡¯t even had breakfast in the morning and just stood there like monkeys. It was already noon before Jaidon finally arrived. They really wanted to tear Jaidon apart. ¡°Jaidon, come up and fight if you¡¯re a man!¡± Ryan, as the eldest brother, was the first to step forward and shout. ¡°You fellows haven¡¯t stood enough and want me to stand with you?¡± Jaidon¡¯s half-smile stunned them. It took them a long time to react. ¡°F*ck!!!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been played by this kid!¡± Ryan was the first to react. He slapped his forehead. He knew that something was wrong. It turned out that this f*cker had been watching them from the side. The five brothers were almost cooked under the scorching sun. After Ryan¡¯s reminder, the others also immediately reacted and their faces turned ashen. ¡°Looks like you guys aren¡¯t that stupid. Since you know that you¡¯ve been fooled by me, what would you like to say now?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Aaron¡¯s hand was filled with Essence Energy. His movement was extremely fast. He arrived in front of Jaidon in a flash, his large hand about to touch Jaidon¡¯s face. Jaidon, however, remained calm. He slowly said, ¡°Are you sure you want to be so impatient? I have yet to enter the arena. If you attack me now, you will be charged with the crime of harming your fellow clansmen.¡± Upon hearing his words, Aaron was stunned. He hurriedly retracted his Essence Energy and suffered a backlash. Jaidon was only half a step away from the stage.. Chapter 12 - Fake Battle? Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios They could neither beat him in fighting nor scolding. When had the Five Great Generals ever been so aggrieved? As for saying that Jaidon had hurt his own clan member? Aidon? Now that Aidon had been reduced to a good-for-nothing, no one would treat him as one of their own. He was just a piece of trash. So be it. This was the Booker family. Without the strength, everyone would look down on them! ¡°Aaron, come back.¡± Jaidon slowly stepped onto the stage and a sinister look appeared on the faces of the other five. ¡°Trash, you dare to mess with us brothers? I guarantee this will be the last time you¡¯ll be able to walk on your own. Don¡¯t kneel and beg for forgiveness later on.¡± ¡°That would be no fun!¡± The five of them surrounded him like five iron pillars. Their imposing aura caused many people¡¯s expressions to change. Seeing that the battle was about to begin, the audience began discussing among themselves. ¡°Look at how aggressive Jaidon seemed, could he have really recovered his cultivation? I¡¯m afraid a fierce battle is about to begin.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t make me laugh. Didn¡¯t you see that Jaidon is merely a Battle Apprentice? Even I can crush someone like him with one hand!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, he¡¯s just a piece of trash, how could he possibly win!¡± Although Jaidon revealed a strong self-confidence, there weren¡¯t many people on his side. After all, self-confidence would only make one feel more carefree before losing. It was useless. After hearing the praises of many people, the Five Great Generals felt that they had regained the respect that they had lost. Their faces were brimming with confidence. How could the good-for-nothing Jaidon fight them? Even so, the five of them did not realize that their fear towards Jaidon had not dissipated much. After all, a martial artist who cared about his image would not outnumber an opponent with a lower cultivation level. Moreover, the disparity between the two parties was not just a tiny bit, but an entire level. ¡°Let the match begin!¡± Following the announcement, the match officially began. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Countless gazes were fixed on the six people on stage. This was the first time the Booker family had seen such a scene in so many years. Whether it was the return of a genius or the death of a good-for-nothing, it would be clear at a glance. ¡°Jaidon, I don¡¯t know where you got the courage to come to the challenge as a mere Battle Apprentice.¡± ¡°But today I will show everyone the biggest trash of the Booker family!¡± The anger in the Five Great Generals¡¯ hearts couldn¡¯t be quelled, especially after standing there for an entire morning. Facing the five of them, Jaidon¡¯s expression did not change. He spat out two words, ¡°Try it.¡± ¡­ ¡°Clan leader, just let Jaidon admit defeat. After all, there¡¯s no way this piece of trash can win. This will only make the Booker family a laughing stock. How would the Booker family face anyone then?¡± On the viewing platform, the elders of the Booker family and the clan leader Carlos were seated at the front. However, apart from Carlos, the others didn¡¯t look too good. The Third Elder tried to dissuade him. The other elders also tried to persuade him. ¡°That¡¯s right, clan leader. Jaidon is already crippled. His cultivation is not even at the level of a Battle Master. How can he compare to Ryan and the rest?¡± Not just the elders, even Carlos found it hard to believe that a Battle Apprentice was fighting against five Battle Masters. Carlos¡¯s gaze turned to the youth on the field. He had stopped him three days ago, but Jaidon¡¯s confident expression and his words, ¡°I never do anything I¡¯m not confident at!¡± were still echoing in his mind. ¡°I hope you surprise me.¡± His health had already started to decline. The Booker family needed someone younger to lead them. ¡­ ¡°I¡¯ll go first!¡± Aaron was the first to step forward. He wanted to clear away the humiliation he had suffered. Although Jaidon¡¯s mouth was unforgiving, he still placed great importance on the other party. He immediately assumed a battle stance and looked at Aaron. The Five Great Generals were known as such because not only was it a sign of their capability, it also showed that the focus of their powers was on strength! Sure enough, as soon as Aaron came forward, a pit formed on the ground. His strength was terrifying. ¡°It¡¯s Aaron. He¡¯s extremely good at fist techniques. His iron fists are unmatched among the juniors of Green Valley Town.¡± Many in the audience were shocked. From what they knew, Aaron never held back when fighting his enemies. There was once someone who overestimated himself and tried to challenge him, he was punched until he was half paralyzed. This was going to be a good show. Jaidon was definitely no match for him. ¡°Jaidon, I was too careless last time. This time, I want to see you kneel down and beg for mercy!¡± Aaron laughed out loud and made use of the momentum of his step to charge forward. His violent fist carried a tremendous force, bringing with it the sound of the wind as it struck Jaidon¡¯s clothes. The sound produced was extremely frightening. Under such forceful attacks, Jaidon was forced to retreat. Boom! Boom! Boom! The fist containing Essence energy blasted a hole the size of a person¡¯s head on the ground. Just one look from afar was enough to make one¡¯s scalp tingle. This scene made those who had originally thought that Jaidon had recovered feel relieved. The elders laughed smugly. As expected, Jaidon would never rise again. They had already given up on Jaidon in the past. Their dignity would not allow to them accept any change. At this moment, even the clan leader Carlos looked worried. Even though Jaidon had recovered his cultivation, he was no longer as strong as before. Even the most senior elder who had just returned to the elder¡¯s seating area smiled. ¡°Jaidon, aren¡¯t you good at talking big? People see you as trash, who will side with you? You¡¯ll be killed by me sooner or later.¡± A sinister smile appeared on Bryson¡¯s face, as though he had thought of something. There were quite a few people in the Booker family who also hoped that Jaidon would get crippled. It was not that he had many enemies in the past, but that they were completely driven by their own selfishness. Jaidon had already been abandoned by them from the bottom of their hearts. It was too difficult to acknowledge his talent and status again. ¡°Jaidon! Why are you avoiding the attacks? Fight me!¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you a genius? Aren¡¯t you very powerful?¡± Aaron said readily as he fought. This was definitely the peak moment of his life. A man should fight to his heart¡¯s content. Seeing Jaidon retreat in battle, Aaron wanted to laugh out loud to express his excitement. Bang bang bang! The collision of fists produced an extremely huge impact force. But as many people watched, they realized that something was wrong. Aaron, who had been enjoying the fight just now, gradually turned red as though he had eaten something wrong. ¡°What happened?¡± On the surface, it would seem that Jaidon was at a disadvantage¡­ However, Jaidon¡¯s expression was relaxed, while Aaron seemed sullen. He was acting? Many people had this ridiculous thought. However, the truth was that Aaron had nowhere to use his strength. When Jaidon rose to Level-seven Battle Apprentice, the Devouring System informed him that he had acquired a martial arts skill¡ªTaichi Fist. This martial arts technique emphasized using gentle movements to counter attacks, using silent movements to counter attacks, and defeating the strong effortlessly. He could easily deflect a thousand attacks with just a few moves. He was simply the nemesis to someone who only knew how to use brute force. Aaron threw another punch, but Jaidon diverted some of his energy and returned it to Aaron. It seemed like Jaidon had been forced into a corner, but he was actually fine. On the other hand, Aaron had already suffered minor injuries. As they fought, Aaron suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, startling everyone. ¡°Is this a f*cking act? What kind of nonsense is this?¡± ¡°F*ck! Jaidon¡¯s movements are so slow and he can¡¯t even win. They must have colluded!¡± ¡°Their acting skills are too bad¡­¡± The crowd immediately booed. The person who was attacking had vomited blood. Would anyone believe it? Apart from the Booker family disciples, the elders and Carlos widened their eyes as if they had discovered something incredible. They were all Battle Generals, so they had some knowledge and experience. The battle techniques that Jaidon had displayed were extremely exquisite. Even they would not be able to execute them. The way the Great Elder looked at Jaidon had changed. Jaidon¡¯s genius-like performance showed his potential to make a comeback. Carlos was even more exaggerated. He immediately stood up and praised loudly, ¡°What a great move of using gentle movements to overcome force!¡± ¡°Aaron¡­¡± As for the four ignorant men, they began to suspect their own brother. Could it be that Aaron had really joined forces with Jaidon? Although it was unlikely, there was no other explanation. After all, although there were many martial artists in this world, No one had ever heard of the technique¡ªTaiji Fist. As for Aaron, he felt extremely aggrieved. Not only did others not believe it, but even he himself did not believe it. It was obviously him who had attacked, but he was the one who got hurt. It was so strange! ¡°I don¡¯t believe this!¡± Aaron¡¯s anger rose. He was determined to kill Jaidon that day. One punch after another, the effects were exactly the same as before. ¡°Don¡¯t you want to kill me? I¡¯m standing right here. Come and hit me!¡± How could Aaron withstand Jaidon¡¯s provocation? His huge body suddenly lunged at Jaidon, his hard fists filled with rage. ¡°Die!¡± However, the truth was that Aaron was losing out to Jaidon. That¡¯s right, he was completely losing out. Because he had attacked with all his might every time, he had become exhausted. Wasn¡¯t this just a chance for Jaidon to trample all over him? ¡°Hehe, aren¡¯t you one of the so-called Five Great Generals?¡± ¡°Why? Is that all you have?¡± ¡°Come at me together, lest you say I¡¯m bullying you guys..¡± Chapter 13 - Dragons Have Their Limits Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Jaidon stood with his hands behind his back while Aaron was kneeling on the ground. To be honest, Jaidon would have been unlikely to win if this guy was any smarter. However, the so-called Five Great Generals were too confident of their own strength. They thought they could sweep through everything with just their strength. They were people who had never learned their lessons fighting in society. ¡°All of you, attack!¡± Jaidon¡¯s words were like a fuse that ignited the other four. The most unbelievable thing for them was that their most trusted brother, Aaron, had betrayed them. This was obviously a fake match. If Aaron knew what they were thinking, he would have shouted that he was wronged. He really wasn¡¯t acting. It was just too damn strange. To be safe, the four of them looked at each other and decided to attack together. ¡°Since you¡¯re courting death, then we brothers will fulfill your wish!¡± Landon and Cameron attacked from both sides while Jaidon calmly displayed his Taiji Fist stance. With a light push, Jaidon managed to pull their attacks together, successfully turning the situation around. Strange! It was too strange! Only then did they finally understand that their brother had not turned against them. There was something wrong with Jaidon! When they were attacking, a strange force kept guiding their attacks in a different direction. But the audience did not know! Ryan and Jordan were also stunned! The more they looked, the more they felt that something was amiss. Many of the audience members also realized that it was not what they had thought. Some of the geniuses of the younger generation could also vaguely tell the secret behind Jaidon¡¯s actions and were greatly shaken. ¡°All of you are f*cking useless! Listen to my command, let¡¯s attack together!¡± Ryan, who had been silent all this while, was furious. He took the lead and stood in front of the team, his big bronze eyes looking mighty. Ryan¡¯s cultivation was at the level of Level-nine Battle Master! The power that he could unleash far surpassed that of Aaron, who was a Level-five Battle Master. He was the most fearsome of the five. Even Carlos acknowledged Ryan¡¯s capability very much. He also had some basic intelligence, he just could not view things from a broader perspective. Thus, if the Booker family was left in his hands, it would definitely not last long. Seeing the clan leader nod his head, the other elders also revealed smiles on their faces, ¡°Clan leader, among the younger members of the clan, the one with the highest level of cultivation is Ryan. We think that Ryan is the most suitable candidate for the next Young Clan Leader.¡± ¡°After all, Jaidon has already become a thing of the past.¡± The Great Elder¡¯s originally unsightly face had a warm smile on it when he saw Ryan appear. Ryan¡¯s capability was quickly catching up to the older generation. He was truly standing at the peak among the young members in Green Valley Town. With him taking action, what was Jaidon in front of him? ¡°Jaidon, I have to say that you are very capable. Even Aaron isn¡¯t your match. However, you won¡¯t have a chance this time!¡± Ryan, together with the other three, continued to approach Jaidon. The four of them were like real generals. The slight trembling sounds coming from the stage because of them could put great psychological pressure on any person. ¡°Hehe, the so-called Five Great Generals are really openly upright. Even fighting five against one can make you guys feel superior. You are indeed a bunch of shameless beasts!¡± Jaidon smirked coldly. It was human nature to get angry! Having been provoked by Jaidon again and again, the few of them could no longer hold back! ¡°Attack!¡± Ryan ordered. The four of them surrounded Jaidon and charged towards him. Using kicking techniques, finger techniques, palm techniques, and claw techniques respectively, they launched five different attacks at Jaidon. This time, Jaidon would definitely lose! Even Battle Generals might not be able to withstand such an attack. The five attacks converged towards Jaidon, who was in the middle. A sharp whistling sound rang out, and the stone slabs that the four of them passed through cracked inch by inch. However, before the attack could get close, Jaidon kicked Aaron towards two of them. At the same time, he unleashed his Taichi Fist and skillfully deflected the attacks from the rest. The combined efforts of the four were easily blocked by Jaidon. Silence! It was surprisingly quiet! A pin drop could be heard in the entire venue. No one believed that Jaidon could dodge such an attack. Carlos gave a rare laugh and said, ¡°Great Elder, does the current Jaidon have the capability to become the Young Clan Leader?¡± Bryson snorted coldly, and his expression was so grim. The other elders also felt great waves surging in their hearts. Even they didn¡¯t have the confidence to dodge the combined attack. However, Jaidon successfully neutralized it. ¡°Go all out!¡± Ryan commanded. However, no matter how they attacked, Jaidon slithered through them all. Their moves were either nullified or only hitting air. They had strength, but they could not unleash much of it. ¡°Big brother, let¡¯s use that move.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± The five of them stood in different positions, and Essence Energy continuously surged out of their hands. ¡°It¡¯s here! This is the Five Spirits Fist!¡± Jaidon¡¯s heart stopped for a moment. The combined attack of the Five Great Generals was stronger than Aidon¡¯s Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm. It was said that the five of them had used this move to heavily injure a Battle General before. Not many of the older generation could withstand their combined attack. ¡°Jaidon, let¡¯s see how you¡¯re going to fight us now!¡± Loud laughter erupted from the mouths of the five people. A massive fist formed from Essence energy smashed down from the sky, locking Jaidon in place! Usually, one needed the rank of a Battle General to make Essence energy emerge from the body, but the Five Great Generals relied on their combined strength to do that! And the momentum was terrifying! Even among the juniors of Green Valley Town, there was only a handful who could withstand such an attack. The five of them were very confident. Jaidon would definitely die under this attack! Rumble! As the fist landed, smoke rose from the arena, and the ground cracked from the impact, forming a huge pit four to five meters in diameter and a meter deep. Seeing this scene, many people stood up. Even Carlos, who had been watching silently, could not help but break out in a cold sweat for Jaidon. An attack of this level was definitely not something that a mere Battle Apprentice could withstand. He was already prepared to attack at any moment. Jaidon could not die! Great Elder Bryson was finally in a good mood. Even his son, Aidon, revealed a rare smile. Even in the Booker family, the Five Spirits Fist was a top-notch martial arts technique. When the five of them used it at the same time, other than the clan leader, no one dared to say that they could withstand it. This time, Jaidon would definitely die! Dust filled the air as Five Great Generals revealed a look of disdain. They were still wondering how great Jaidon was at fighting, but this was it? ¡°Trash, he¡¯s indeed trash¡­¡± Just as Ryan was about to let the middle-aged man announce the results, a voice sounded from the center of the stage. ¡°Are you trying to tickle me with this little attack?¡± Jaidon was enveloped in a pale yellow energy barrier. Although there was a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, it was completely different from what everyone had imagined! ¡°How is this possible?¡± ¡°Essence energy Armor! From a Battle General!¡± The Essence Energy Armor was a technique that only a Battle General could use, yet it was used by the Level-seven Battle Apprentice, Jaidon. This scene that defied common sense was hard to accept. Carlos was even more shocked. At this moment, he had truly acknowledged Jaidon¡¯s strength. The position of Young Clan Leader was definitely Jaidon¡¯s! ¡°Young Master, you can do it!¡± Andrea shouted from a corner. Jaidon shot her a confident smile and continued to face the Five Great Generals. At this critical moment, Jaidon would use up his remaining Devouring Points in order to allow his capability to soar. But time was running out. The aura around Jaidon skyrocketed, his body constantly flickering with a pale yellow glow. The violent power of his Essence energy was shocking. ¡°No! This is impossible!¡± The Five Great Generals simply couldn¡¯t believe that it was Jaidon. Jaidon had returned! Jaidon had been the same a year ago. He had crushed them in an invincible manner, rendering them powerless to retaliate. Now, the same thing was going to happen again! Creak! The few of them had extremely ugly expressions. They gritted their teeth so hard that they almost broke. It wasn¡¯t easy to turn Jaidon into a good-for-nothing. Because of that, they had turned the tables and become the dazzling existence in the family. It was all ruined by Jaidon again! They were indignant! ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Suddenly, Ryan laughed. ¡°Jaidon, oh Jaidon, I admit that you are a genius, but you won¡¯t be one for long!¡± ¡°You could have just obediently let us cripple you, but you forced the five of us!¡± With that said, the five of them tacitly took out a pill each and swallowed it. Boom! As their strength increased, Essence Energy Armors appeared on their bodies! Even their aura had risen to the level of a Battle General. ¡°Not only will I cripple you, I will also snatch your woman, your position as Young Clan Leader, and even your parents, we will treat them well. Hahaha!¡± The five of them had arrogant expressions on their faces. Who was Jaidon to fight with them? Bang! The armrest of Carlos¡¯ chair was crushed and he stood up! There was no doubt that Ryan and his brothers had violated the rules of the challenge. The arena challenge forbade the use of Spirit Amplifying Pills! This unforeseen event caught everyone off guard. Only the Great Elder revealed a vicious expression. No matter what, Jaidon had to die. From the moment Aidon was crippled and the clan leader had sided with Jaidon, he knew that the position of Clan Leader would belong to Jaidon! Only with Jaidon¡¯s death could his plan proceed smoothly. Seeing that the situation was worsening, Carlos hurriedly went forward to stop it. However, who knew that the Great Elder would step forward first and stop the clan leader. After blocking Carlos¡¯ attack, a cold smile appeared on Bryson¡¯s face as he slowed down his attack speed. No matter what price he had to pay, Jaidon must die on the arena. Even if he had to sacrifice these five people¡­ Hearing the words spoken by the five brothers, Jaidon stood rooted to the spot. Even after his Devouring Points were used up and his Essence energy armor disappeared, there was still no response from him. The rage in Jaidon¡¯s heart rose steadily. They could bully him, humiliate him, and hit him. But his family and Andrea were his limits. It was his final straw! Now that someone wanted to push him to the limits, it was no different from courting death! Jaidon¡¯s eyes were lowered, an inferno raging within them. He could no longer suppress it. ¡°Ding! System prompt: Host¡¯s rage points are increasing rapidly. Do you want to consume all rage points?¡± ¡°Yes or no?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± With the consumption of his rage points, Jaidon¡¯s aura suddenly soared, and his body once again revealed the Essence energy armor. A furious voice resounded throughout the entire arena. ¡°Eight-Grade Blast!¡± Eight layers of force overlapped in the skill! All of you shall die! Chapter 14 - I Will Definitely Protect Jaidon Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Eight-Grade Blast!¡± Jaidon¡¯s figure disappeared from the spot. The five of them were shocked. Sensing that something was amiss, the Five Great Generals unleashed a massive amount of Essence energy in an attempt to block Jaidon¡¯s attack. But could they block it? Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! The audience only had time to see an afterimage on the stage before the five of them were sent flying. The Booker family¡¯s Five Great Generals seemed too insignificant at this moment. They simply couldn¡¯t block Jaidon¡¯s attack. After the five of them were sent flying, the entire arena became dead silent. No one spoke. At this moment, everyone understood that the Booker family¡¯s Jaidon had returned! His strength and status had returned. No one would continue to think that Jaidon was merely trash. Furthermore, all of this happened even after the other party had used Spirit Amplifying Pills and their cultivation had increased tremendously. The Spirit Amplifying Pill was a Middle-Grade Level one spiritual medicine. It could raise a martial artist¡¯s cultivation level in a short period of time. However, the repercussions were also very serious. Not only would their cultivation level fall, but their talent would also be affected. Furthermore, after three minutes, they would not be able to use the Essence energy in their bodies for an entire month. The cost was also very high. It was far more valuable than spiritual herbs of the same level. However, these five brothers would not be lucky enough to experience the after-effects. Their energy centers had been completely destroyed by Jaidon! Jaidon would never show mercy to enemies who threatened him with his family. If not for the fact that they were from the Booker family, there would have been five corpses lying on the ground. Suddenly, an air-piercing sound could be heard. It was Bryson, who had arrived late. He had originally wanted to silence Jaidon after the Five Great Generals finished dealing with him. Who knew that Jaidon would actually win! Immediately, a palm condensed with spiritual energy turned towards Jaidon. At the same time, the Great Elder shouted, ¡°Jaidon, hand over your life!¡± Jaidon¡¯s gaze met Bryson, who was closing in on him. His rage points had already been exhausted, and he did not have any combat power left. However, he was still fearless. ¡°Great Elder, are you breaking the clan rules?¡± In the nick of time, a fist flew through the air and sent Bryson flying. Carlos came to Jaidon¡¯s side and asked with concern, ¡°Are you alright?¡± Jaidon shook his head to indicate that he was fine. The Great Elder was knocked down by the forceful fist. The strike had caused him to suffer significant injuries. He was clearly so close to killing Jaidon. But this was also a point that he could not cross no matter what. How frustrating! He should have gotten rid of him in secret right at the start! With Carlos¡¯s protection, attacking Jaidon again would forever remain a dream. ¡°The match is over. The winner is Jaidon!¡± The middle-aged man only reacted after a while and shouted. Everyone in the Booker family also came back to their senses. The power within the Booker family was about to change. Aidon was crippled, and so were the five brothers. Only Jaidon had the right to be the Young Clan Leader! Carlos smiled and patted Jaidon on the shoulder. ¡°Genius of Booker family, welcome back.¡± ¡°Your father would be proud of you if he knew.¡± Jaidon was stunned. My father? Wasn¡¯t he imprisoned by the Great Elder? After asking around, he had found out that the decision to send his father to go to the Northwest border had been made by the Great Elder. If Carlos had not come out of seclusion, Jaidon would naturally not have learned where his father had gone. Now that everything was left to him, the clan leader, to manage, it was simply too easy to find out. And the so-called imprisonment was also a nonexistent matter. ¡°This old thing!¡± Jaiden was fooled by him. However, this also allowed Jaidon to breathe a sigh of relief. It would naturally be better if nothing had happened to his parents. If something were to happen, Jaidon would kill the Great Elder personally regardless of who he was. He meant what he said! However, these recent events had already caused the two of them to form a deep hatred. As long as he could find an opportunity, Jaidon would be happy to beat up the drowning dog. Before long, Jaidon entered seclusion under the excuse of being injured. In fact, as soon as he entered the courtyard, he fell into a coma. His rage points had been depleted, putting a considerable burden on his body. If not for maintaining an image to intimidate others, Jaidon would have long fainted on the arena. ¡­ When Jaidon opened his eyes again, he saw Andrea standing at the side cautiously. Jaidon couldn¡¯t help but smile. His large hand stroked her silky hair, and he clearly saw her body stiffen. When she saw that her Master had woken up, Andrea¡¯s eyes were filled with a bright glow. ¡°Master, this is the best healing medicine, The clan leader delivered it. Drink it while it¡¯s hot.¡± Seeing Jaidon start to touch her, Andrea said shyly. This scene made Jaidon burst out laughing. In just half a day¡¯s time, Jaidon had fully recovered. Other than the fact that he had used up too much energy, there were no major issues. However, at the thought of the Great Elder, a strong killing intent flowed out from Jaidon¡¯s eyes. Bang bang bang. There was a knock on the door. When Andrea went to open it, she was extremely shocked. Someone had delivered a large number of items. They were all resources that only the clan head had access to. They were even levels higher than Jaidon¡¯s original items. It was obvious that the clan leader intended to entrust all his treasures to Jaidon. ¡­ In an underground chamber not far from the Booker residence. The Great Elder was having a secret discussion with a black-robed man. ¡°Bryson, why did you act on your own? Do you know that Carlos has already begun to pick up on our plan because of your actions?¡± The black-robed man asked in a deep voice, with a tone rather impolite. ¡°Plan? My son has become crippled. Why are you still discussing plans with me?¡± It was not only the black-robed man, but Bryson¡¯s expression was also rather ugly. This was his only son. He had a bright future ahead of him. Now that his son was in such a state, this man still had the face to talk about a plan here? Hearing these words, the black-robed person hesitated for a moment. Finally, his tone became a little gentler, ¡°You can rest assured. A Level-two alchemist has recently arrived at the Warden residence as a guest. As long as you act according to the plan, the position of clan leader will be yours. The problem regarding your son will also be resolved.¡± ¡°Leave Jaidon to me.¡± ¡­ Amidst all the chaos going on in Green Valley Town, something big had happened in the distant, King Jarold¡¯s City. The biggest residence in the city was King Jarold¡¯s! A Level-four alchemist was trying to treat a dispirited young man on the bed. After a long while, the alchemist shook his head and said regretfully to the anxious madam beside him, ¡°Whoever did this was extremely vicious. He messed up the energy center and completely crippled the Prince¡¯s precious body parts.¡± His words could be considered tactful. In reality, Jaidon¡¯s kick had nearly forced Darren¡¯s sign of manhood into his flesh. It was almost impossible to recover. ¡°Is this Jaidon from Green Valley Town? He crippled my son. I will definitely wash Green Valley Town with blood!¡± The noblewoman¡¯s beautiful face was extremely twisted from anger and looked very terrifying. The entire King Jarold¡¯s residence was shaken. The fact that the Prince was crippled meant that he could never have a child. It would have a fatal impact on his future. At the Booker residence, Jaidon was cultivating the Flame Mantra. Even without the merger of the ¡®Heavenly Flame¡¯, this ¡®Flame Mantra¡¯ was still much more powerful than the Booker Family¡¯s Cultivation Technique. However, the cultivation process was still too slow. Of course, this was a comparison based on the Devouring Points. The current Booker family was in turmoil. The Great Elder had ulterior motives and the Prince had gone back for a period of time. They were truly facing internal and external troubles. His cultivation level as a Battle Apprentice was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered in such chaos. Time passed quietly. Three days had passed since Jaidon and the Five Great Generals¡¯ battle. In these three days, Jaidon¡¯s reputation as a genius spread throughout the entire Green Valley Town. Countless people were very interested in Jaidon¡¯s recovery. Under this atmosphere, The Booker family was about to do something that would leave everyone dumbfounded. The Elders¡¯ Union jointly decided to expel Jaidon from the Booker Family. From then on, Jaidon would have nothing to do with the Booker Family! Once the news got out, not only the Booker Family but even the families outside could not understand what they were trying to do. Why would they expel their own family¡¯s genius out? Andrea ran into the courtyard in a panic. As she ran, she shouted, ¡°Master, something bad has happened.¡± Then, Andrea told Jaidon about the Elders¡¯ Union¡¯s joint decision to expel him from the clan. There was no change in Jaidon¡¯s expression. ¡°Master, I¡¯ll go and reason with them. You¡¯re clearly the genius of the Booker Family. Why would they treat you like this?¡± Andrea¡¯s eyes started tearing up. The Booker Family¡¯s actions were truly disappointing. ¡°Andrea, do you trust your Master?¡± ¡°Yes, I trust you.¡± ¡°Sooner or later, I will make them regret their actions.¡± Although Jaidon had thought of leaving the Booker Family, he did not expect that these guys would act first. ¡®Since you are so heartless, don¡¯t blame me for being unrighteous!¡¯ Bang! In the main hall of the Booker residence, Carlos smashed the chair under him with a single palm. His power was extremely terrifying. Opposite him sat five elders. Two of the elders had previously supported him but changed to stand on the Great Elder¡¯s side. ¡°Do you two know what you are doing?¡± Carlos forcefully suppressed his anger and asked. The two elders looked at each other and said, ¡°Clan leader, Jaidon is a scourge. He will destroy the Booker Family!¡± ¡°Clan leader, take a look at this first.¡± The Great Elder smiled as he took out an invitation card. On it, the Warden clan had invited the Booker clan to celebrate the Warden clan leader¡¯s birthday and also his successful breakthrough! Breakthrough! Upon seeing this word, Carlos fell silent. If he had succeeded in his breakthrough, there would be a Middle-stage Battle General in the Warden Family, which was equivalent to a Level-four Battle General. He would become the strongest expert in Green Valley Town. The Warden family was originally the number one family clan in Green Valley Town. It was hard to guarantee that they would not have any ambitions to conquer the rest. As expected, at the end of the invitation, there was a line of text. It wrote that Jaidon had robbed Hank Warden of his money to buy medicine, resulting in the death of a member of the clan. ¡°Bullshit!¡± Carlos was completely furious. This was obviously a false accusation! However, everyone present was cunning. It might seem like a small matter, but it could be used as a fuse to start their attacks against the Booker Family. And there was also the Prince that Jaidon had offended, so it was normal for the elders to work together to exert pressure on the clan leader. However, even if they persuaded with all their might, Carlos already had his own plans. ¡°You guys don¡¯t have to say any more.. I¡¯ll definitely protect Jaidon!¡± Chapter 15 - Trevor of the Booker Family Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The five elders had greater authority than the clan leader. They could expel Jaidon from the Booker Family, but if it was someone that Carlos wanted to protect, the elders would not be qualified to do that! The Great Elder wanted to say something, but when he saw Carlos¡¯ terrifying gaze, he did not dare to resist. However, Bryson felt extremely displeased inside. Why was Carlos the clan leader of the Booker Family while he himself was only a mediocre Great Elder? He had to put in good words and rope in the other elders just to cripple a small fry like Jaidon. The clan leader could control the entire Booker family. This was what he really wanted. The Booker family would be his sooner or later. Although Carlos had tried his best to protect Jaidon, he was still expelled from the Booker Family. However, with the support of the clan leader, they could only put Jaidon under observation and he would still have the chance to be recruited back into the clan in the future. After all, with the combined powers of the five elders, they already had an authority equivalent to the clan leader. If they took back the decision they had just made, it would undoubtedly be a slap to the Booker Family¡¯s face. Even Carlos could not do anything about this. This was the first time the Booker family had made such a decision that divided the entire clan. ¡°I agree with the elders¡¯ decision. He¡¯s just a piece of trash. He¡¯ll be a disgrace if he stays in the Booker family.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I¡¯ve long noticed that Jaidon¡¯s appearance is very different from ours. Perhaps he is a wild kid from somewhere.¡± ¡°He¡¯s just a wastrel at the level of a Battle Apprentice. Yet he is dreaming of becoming the Young Clan Leader?¡± ¡°He¡¯s just like a toad lusting after a swan.¡± Many people in the Booker family were cheering for this decision. There were also some who spoke rationally, but they were quickly drowned out by the opinions of the masses. When Andrea was walking around the Booker residence, she heard comments targeting the Master everywhere, and she wanted to go up and confront them. However, she was just a little maidservant with a kind heart. How could she win an argument? Instead, she could only run back in tears. Jaidon, who was cultivating in the courtyard, turned a deaf ear to the discussions of the outside world. The mouth was on someone else¡¯s body, they could say whatever they wanted. In any case, it would not harm his interests at all. As for the Young Clan Leader? Anyone could take up that position. If not for the fact that he had to wait for his parents to return, he would have left the cold Booker family long ago. Exhaling a mouthful of white smoke, he was done with his cultivation. His cultivation had reached the peak of Level-seven Battle Apprentice. He only needed an opportunity or a small amount of Devouring Points to successfully advance to Level-eight. By then, his capability would increase by quite a bit again. At this moment, the door to the courtyard opened and a figure rushed in. It was Andrea. When she saw Jaidon, she could only pretend that nothing had happened and turn her head away, quietly wiping away the tears flowing out of her eyes. But how could such an action be hidden from a Level-seven Battle Apprentice like Jaidon? ¡°Young Master,¡± Andrea forced out a smile. However, it caused Jaidon¡¯s heart to ache even more. This silly girl, even if she was bullied outside, she would rather endure it alone and not say anything. When would she learn to be smarter? ¡°Tell me who bullied you. I¡¯ll avenge you.¡± Jaidon caressed Andrea¡¯s hair as he spoke gently. However, his eyes were filled with killing intent. Others could gossip about him all they want. They were just a bunch of mad dogs barking. However, if they hurt people around him, Jaidon would teach them how to behave! After Jaidon asked repeatedly, Andrea finally told him what had happened. The person who bullied her was notorious even in the Booker family. Together with Warden Family¡¯s Hank Warden, they were called Green Valley Town¡¯s two great bullies. However, the difference was that Hank depended on his father who was the clan leader, while this person from the Booker family was quite capable. He was the Third Elder¡¯s son, Trevor Booker. His cultivation level was already at Level-three Battle Master. Coupled with the fact that he liked to form alliances, he possessed quite a bit of power. Now that Aidon and the Five Great Generals were finished and Jaidon was facing expulsion from the clan, if one were to ask who had the highest chance of becoming the Young Clan Leader, it would undoubtedly be Trevor! ¡°I don¡¯t care how many people they have. Those who dare to bully my people will have to pay a painful price!¡± Fury burned in Jaidon¡¯s eyes as he dragged Andrea to where Trevor was. But before Jaidon could leave, the door was kicked open with a bang. Jaidon looked over. The person at the front was Trevor, the one who had bullied Andrea! Haha. Jaidon was worrying about where to find them. He hadn¡¯t expected that they would come knocking on his door. ¡°Oh? Isn¡¯t this Andrea? Who bullied you? Why are you crying so sadly? Since this trash doesn¡¯t want you anymore, why don¡¯t you follow me? I¡¯ll take good care of you.¡± Trevor¡¯s eyes lit up as soon as he saw Andrea and he started to flirt with her in front of Jaidon. He had long desired Andrea, but she had never appreciated his intentions. ¡°Bleh! You scoundrel!¡± Andrea¡¯s eyes were red as she raised her head and scolded. Jaidon took a step forward and calmly said, ¡°You are the one who was being touchy with Andrea?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, so what if it was me?¡± Trevor boldly admitted without fear. She was just a maidservant and was no different from a toy. Trevor did not care. ¡°Hehe, it is good that you admitted it. I was afraid that you would not admit it,¡± said Jaidon calmly. Trevor had yet to make his move, but some of his lackeys could no longer hold back. One of the subordinates wanted to show off, thinking that he was much stronger than Jaidon as a Level-eight Battle Apprentice. ¡°Boss, stop talking nonsense with him. I¡¯ll finish him off. Isn¡¯t this girl just a maidservant? You can do whatever you want with her, right?¡± As soon as he finished his sentence, everyone, including Trevor and the people behind him burst out laughing while they looked at Andrea with creepy smiles. If it wasn¡¯t for Jaidon, such a beautiful woman would have long been toyed with. After saying that, the lackey who thought he had some capability readied his martial arts move and sent a punch towards Jaidon. The attack from the Level-eight Battle Apprentice swept through the audience, causing many to cry out in surprise. Jaidon was only a Level-seven Battle Apprentice. Many people naively believed that Jaidon¡¯s win over the so-called Five Great Generals was either due to luck or because they had gone easy on him. Otherwise, how could a mere Battle Apprentice possibly defeat five Battle Masters well-coordinated with one another? It was completely impossible. Now, he was going to personally tear apart this image of Jaidon! When the attack approached, Jaidon raised his right hand nonchalantly and calmly said, ¡°Too weak!¡± Taking on the force of triple Eight-Grade Blasts, the lackey immediately spat out blood and flew backward. The move came and went faster than anyone could react. He had already flown out of Jaidon¡¯s courtyard. He lay on the ground and no one could tell whether he was dead or alive.. Chapter 16 - Devouring the Golden Body Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Splash! The dozen or so Booker Family disciples were in an uproar. No matter what, this disciple was a Level-eight Battle Apprentice. Even in the Booker family, his talent was considered quite strong. But now, with just a light punch, he was beaten to the point where he might be dead? Trevor¡¯s face turned ashen. At this moment, Jaidon beating up his subordinate was akin to slapping his face. His gaze towards Jaidon was filled with ruthlessness. ¡°Jaidon, don¡¯t push your limits. I¡¯m just standing here and talking to you nicely because I think highly of you!¡± Hearing this, Jaidon laughed. ¡®Talking to me nicely?¡¯ ¡®Your underling even wanted to slap my face. Is this what you mean by talking nicely?¡¯ ¡°If you were talking nicely just now, am I not talking nicely to you too?¡± ¡°This scum, it doesn¡¯t matter if I beat him up. Anyway, he¡¯s just one of you scums. Don¡¯t you agree?¡± Jaidon said with a faint smile. However, a cold glint flashed across his eyes. Gradually, people started to surround and watch. Hearing Jaidon calling Trevor and the others scum, everyone was stunned. Even though Trevor was not as strong as the Five Great Generals, his influence among the younger generation was much stronger than the Five Great Generals. Furthermore, he was the son of the Third Elder. He was part of the clan leader¡¯s bloodline. Jaidon¡¯s actions were obviously meant to offend everyone in the Booker Family. From top to bottom, he did not miss a single one. Trevor¡¯s face turned green with anger. ¡°How dare you call me scum?¡± Jaidon was just a piece of trash, how dare he call him scum! Among the younger generation of Green Valley Town, who would not give him face? Even Aidon had tried to befriend him, and he had always been proud of it. But now, he was being insulted? If he could tolerate this, then it wouldn¡¯t be like him, Trevor! Boom! Boundless essence energy burst forth from his body. At the Battle Master level, one was already capable of making essence energy flow to the surface of the skin. It was extremely beneficial to a cultivator. Although it was not as good as the Essence Energy Armor, it was definitely an insurmountable skill for a Battle Apprentice. A weaker Battle Apprentice would find it difficult to break the defense of a Battle Master. This was also the source of Trevor¡¯s confidence. Trevor wasn¡¯t the only one. Every underling behind him began to unleash a violent aura. Clearly, he wanted to use his power to suppress Jaidon! A conflict was about to break out. ¡°As a Booker Family disciple, how can you create trouble in public?¡± Suddenly, a serious and strong voice rang in everyone¡¯s ears. Soon, a figure appeared before Jaidon and the others with the Booker Family¡¯s enforcement team. The person who spoke was the Booker Family¡¯s Enforcement Elder¡ªSage Booker! He was the Second Elder of the Booker Family. Sage looked at Jaidon thoughtfully before turning to question Trevor. ¡°Trevor, are you trying to turn the Booker family upside down?¡± Even Trevor had no choice but to cower in front of this strict Second Elder. After all, Sage¡¯s authority in the Booker family was only second to the clan leader and the Great Elder. Even his father, the Third Elder, would give in to him. Trevor gave in without hesitation. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare.¡± ¡°After you return, copy the clan rules three times and hand it to me personally for inspection.¡± ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s nothing else, let¡¯s disperse. Don¡¯t you find it embarrassing enough?¡± Once Sage spoke, everyone dispersed like birds and beasts and went back home. Sage walked up to Jaidon and sized up this young man whom the clan leader thought so highly of. He said calmly, ¡°Jaidon, although the clan leader wants to protect you, I hope that you are a self-aware person.¡± ¡°There are some things that the Booker Family cannot shoulder.¡± With that said, he left with a cold snort. He had originally thought highly of Jaidon. However, the trouble that Jaidon had caused this time was simply too great. It was so great that the entire Booker Family would find it difficult to protect itself. He had provoked the terrifyingly powerful King Jarold and even made enemies with the Warden family. Wasn¡¯t this deliberately pushing the Booker family into the fire pit? ¡°Master¡­¡± Hearing the second elder¡¯s words, Andrea looked at her Master worriedly. She was blaming herself inside. Jaidon looked at the departing Second Elder and couldn¡¯t help but shake his head and smile. When he became useless, who cared about his identity as a member of the Booker family? Why was he telling him to consider the Booker family now? Haha, Jaidon did not care at all! However, he would remember Trevor. If anyone dared to touch his people, they had to bear the punishment! After returning to his room, Jaidon immediately shut the door tightly. ¡°System, what was that notification just now?¡± Just as Jaidon finished speaking, a prompt sounded. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for devouring the energy center and obtaining the Body Cultivation Technique¡ªDevouring Golden Body!¡± He remembered that when he was fighting Trevor¡¯s lackey, the punch was aimed at his lower abdomen. He must have accidentally absorbed it. Thinking of this, Jaidon couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. He had only intended to teach the other party a lesson, but who would have thought that he would devour his energy center instead? What a pitiful fellow. However, he was not innocent. Just thinking about the technique made Jaidon extremely excited. In the Mystic Realm, cultivation techniques were divided into the ranks of Heaven, Earth, Magical, and Yellow. The Booker Family¡¯s Cultivation Technique was a Yellow-rank Medium-Grade technique while the Flame Mantra was a Yellow-rank High-Grade technique. As for the so-called Devouring level, he had never heard of it even from his vast reading during the year he was crippled. However, just by hearing the name, one could tell that it wasn¡¯t anything simple. [Devouring Golden Body: A special body cultivation technique for devouring the earth. When this technique is cultivated to a high level, the body will be able to overturn Heavenly Way] [Rarity: 10 Stars] [Level: Devouring] [Description: There are nine levels in total. Each level will result in a huge transformation.] ¡°Holy f*ck! To think that devouring an energy center would give me something so awesome!¡± A body capable of overturning the Heavenly Way? What level was this? If they were playing a game right now, Jaidon could easily reach a conclusion. The Heavenly Way represented the server of the game! If there was a game character powerful enough to destroy the game server, wouldn¡¯t that be so cool? At that level, a single finger could probably destroy an entire world. Jaidon¡¯s mind couldn¡¯t help but sink into a trance, unable to recover for a long time. If one were to make a comparison, it was likely that even the Flame Mantra would not be able to match it. However, the Flame Mantra had one advantage. As long as one continuously swallowed the ¡®Heavenly Flame ¡®, there would be unlimited possibilities. If he continued developing the skill, it might get stronger than ¡®Devouring Golden Body¡¯. Speaking of which, it had been some time since he came to this world. He had never heard of anything called Heavenly flames. But he was not discouraged. Green Valley Town was indeed too remote. It was normal for him not to know about a powerful existence like Heavenly Fire. He opened his character interface and woke up from his beautiful thoughts. Devouring Golden Body (Level 0, Experience points: 0/100) Level 0 meant that after absorbing the energy center of a Level-eight Battle Apprentice, he did not even reach the minimum requirement of the first level of Devouring Golden Body. ¡°Looks like I have to find a way to devour more things..¡± Chapter 17 - Master Booker Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Jaidon had been searching in the market for three days in a row, but he found nothing. He had no idea how to cultivate the skill ¡®Devouring Golden Body¡¯. Ordinary body cultivation techniques would only require physical training. However, even though Jaidon was covered in wounds, he still could not see any progress with the skill. Not to mention making progress, he could not detect any changes. ¡°Do I have to devour countless energy centers?¡± In the past few days, there had been some ignorant people who had wanted to provoke Jaidon. However, Jaidon still was not able to trigger anything. He still hadn¡¯t made a single improvement in the skill. It couldn¡¯t be. No matter how impressive the skill was at the later stages of cultivation, it shouldn¡¯t be that difficult to get started, right? Moreover, Jaidon had the system. If he wanted to improve anything, it should be as easy as playing a game. This skill should not be the only exception. While thinking, Jaidon soon arrived at the Violet Royal Auction House. This was the most luxurious place in the entire Green Valley Town, and also the place with the most treasures. Maybe there was something here he needed. ¡°Move, move!¡± While Jaidon was pondering, an expensive-looking carriage stopped at the entrance of the Violet Royal Auction House. Soon, many people climbed down and carried items into the auction hall. Many people were pointing from afar. ¡°It¡¯s an auction that happens once every three months. I wonder what good stuff will appear this time.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. The Grade-two elixir that Master Fleck refined when he entered the spiritual realm last time was crazily sought after by various family clans. In the end, it was the Warden Family who got it.¡± ¡°And¡­¡± So it was an auction. Jaidon understood immediately. However, he had not participated in an auction ever since he was crippled. Firstly, he had no money. Secondly, he could not afford to lose face. But now, things were different. However, Jaidon immediately shook his head. ¡°I should go and practice the Flame Mantra. Although the improvement is slow¡­¡± However, Jaidon¡¯s steps suddenly came to a halt. The skill ¡®Devouring Golden Body¡¯ that had not reacted for a long time actually underwent some changes at this moment! When a box over a foot long was taken out, Jaidon¡¯s heart, filled with abundant energy, violently thumped. As the box approached, his pupils shrank. The muscles all over his body grew restless. Jaidon immediately knew that the thing inside was what he needed to upgrade his skill. He had searched far and wide for it, only to find it right next to him! The thing he had been searching for for so long had finally appeared. Jaidon had spent so much effort to find what he needed because he felt that once this body cultivation technique made a breakthrough, his capability would advance by leaps and bounds. Even though he would not return to the level from before he was crippled, he would gain greater confidence to face a Battle Master. As the wooden box went further and further away, Jaidon¡¯s emotions finally calmed down. He almost couldn¡¯t resist snatching it. However, seeing that there were no less than five guards, Jaidon decided to forget about it. He didn¡¯t want to lose his life even if he could obtain it. The auction would be held five days later. ¡­ Five days passed in the blink of an eye. Taking advantage of the time when the auction had yet to begin, Jaidon continued refining medicinal pills like crazy. They were all Low-grade Level-one Energy Replenishing Pills, Concentration Pills, and others. Although Jaidon could refine a High-Grade Level-one medicinal pill, his efficiency was not high. Not only were the raw materials difficult to find, but even the refining time was extended by several times. On the contrary, it was better to produce these Low-grade pills. Their raw materials were common and there was no concern about insufficient demand for them. After all, no matter what, Low-level martial artists were the majority in the town. The day of the auction. Early in the morning, countless people rushed towards the Violet Royal Auction House. Jaidon also finished refining the last batch of elixirs. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and prepared to head to the auction house. He had made a lot of money in the past few days. He asked Andrea to wait for him in the courtyard before he set off. Unexpectedly, not long after he left, he met his nemesis. ¡°Jaidon!¡± Aidon gnashed his teeth as he looked at Jaidon. The hatred in his eyes was so obvious, making one feel a chill. Behind Aidon was his father, Bryson, who was also staring at Jaidon with hostility. The two of them were the ones who hated Jaidon the most in the Booker Family. ¡°Don¡¯t be smug. One day, I¡¯ll trample you under my feet and turn you into a cripple again!¡± Aidon said fiercely. However, perhaps because of his injuries, he seemed to be short of breath. ¡°Oh? Then what do you want to do? Come and hit me?¡± After saying that, Jaidon shook his head and sighed. ¡°I forgot. You have already become a cripple. You can¡¯t even walk. Sigh, what a pity.¡± ¡°Booker Family¡¯s former genius!¡± Jaidon¡¯s words were like needles stabbing Aidon¡¯s heart. He was extremely sensitive to the word ¡®cripple¡¯. In fact, he had developed a fear of it. Seeing Jaidon¡¯s imposing manner, that shadow-like kick from that day seemed to return to mind again, scaring Aidon so much that he almost fell back. Seeing this scene, Bryson felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart. ¡°Jaidon, do you really think I won¡¯t dare to take action against you?¡± The veins on Bryson¡¯s forehead were bulging. It was obvious that he had been feeling extremely suppressed. Jaidon asked back, ¡°Do you dare to attack?¡± The essence energy surged into his palm but was quickly forced back. Not only would killing Jaidon not bring any benefits, but it would also ruin his larger plans. However, letting him live was really infuriating. In the end, he could only drag Aidon along and rush to the auction house without looking back. He would bear with it this time. Sooner or later, he would get back at Jaidon. Jaidon gave him a disdainful look before heading off alone. ¡­ At the counter of the Violet Royal Auction House. A mysterious person wrapped in black was warmly received by an old man. The old man was dressed in a silvery-white robe and had a head full of white hair. There was a horizontal bar drawn on his chest. If there were people who knew him, they would definitely know that this unbelievably enthusiastic person was the famous alchemy master of Green Valley Town, a First-grade alchemist, Master Fleck. It was said that Master Fleck was about to make a breakthrough to become a second-grade alchemist. His future was limitless. The small Green Valley Town was not good enough for a second-grade alchemist. Even Battle Generals would have to lower their stance when they came across Grade-two alchemist. The people who saw him felt that it was unbelievable. Such a Master usually didn¡¯t even give face to the clan leaders of the big families. Yet, he was so passionate towards that person. This caused many people to speculate about the identity of the black-clothed person. ¡°Master, please come in and have a seat.¡± Master Fleck, who was usually proud and arrogant, personally escorted the man in black into the room before closing the door. It stunned everyone standing outside. Master? Wasn¡¯t Master Fleck a master? He would actually address someone else as master? This was unbelievable. However, no one there could have ever imagined that the black-robed man was Jaidon himself! Chapter 18 - Thunder Source Wood Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After receiving Jaidon earnestly, the two finally got to the main topic. ¡°Master, how many pills do you plan on selling today?¡± asked Master Fleck expectantly. ¡°200 Energy Replenishing Pills and 300 Concentration Pills.¡± Jaidon slowly uttered the shocking number. To be honest, this amount of medicinal pills was indeed nothing much. But what if it was the amount an alchemist produced in a day? That would be insane. Of course, even so, Master Fleck would not be so polite to Jaidon. The main reason was that Jaidon¡¯s experience with First-grade medicinal pills had far surpassed his own. He even felt enlightened. He himself could only produce Grade-two pills. If he could learn something from Jaidon, he would earn a fortune. Even for him, just refining 50 Low-grade Level-one pills in a day was already very difficult. It was impossible to refine so many. After the transaction was completed, Jaidon received tens of thousands of gold coins on his Violet Crystal card. It should be enough to bid for that item. Under Master Fleck¡¯s enthusiastic arrangements, Jaidon entered the first private room. And in return, all Jaidon had to do was to casually answer a few questions related to alchemy. Sometimes, Jaidon couldn¡¯t understand how someone like Master Fleck could be considered a First-grade alchemist. They were clearly very simple questions, but even after thinking for a long time in his clumsy brain, he would still come up with a bunch of wrong conclusions. As such, Jaidon was speechless and spoke impatiently. Even so, Master Fleck still had to think of ways to please Jaidon. Knowledge was priceless, and dignity was nothing. In the end, Jaidon could only come to one conclusion. It wasn¡¯t that a Grade-one alchemist was useless, but the Alchemist Apprentice badge was simply too impressive! ¡­ Not long after the arrival of the two big families, the Warden and Booker Family, as well as the Golden Saber Dojo, all three of which had an important status in Green Valley Town, the auction began. With a glance, Jaidon noticed many familiar faces. The first item was a Grade-one Spiritual Weapon, a rare treasure saber. The people from Golden Saber Dojo successfully bid for it. There were also quite a few good items afterwards, but Jaidon had no interest in them. After two hours, when Jaidon was about to fall asleep, the item was finally presented. A charming woman slowly walked forward. ¡°Next is the 17th item¡­¡± After attracting everyone¡¯s attention, she continued,¡± Strange Thunder Wood!¡± Whoosh! Hearing the name of this item, all the men present were in an uproar. Even the Booker and Warden families were tempted. Jaidon looked over and found Aidon and Hank staring at the Strange Thunder Wood as if they would snatch it away any minute now. ¡°Master, even you are interested in this Strange Thunder Wood?¡± The moment the auction item was brought up, Jaidon appeared to have a very strong desire. It was clear that he was very fond of this item. But¡­ ¡°But Master, this Strange Thunder Wood¡­¡± Master Fleck hesitated. ¡°No need to say anything else. I must get this item!¡± Jaidon said in a hushed tone. Master Fleck¡¯s heart felt like it was on fire. From his voice, his height, and his experience in refining pills, the master should be an old man, right? Strange. Why would he be interested in such things? ¡°I¡¯m sure everyone knows that the Strange Thunder Wood has a very strong effect on men. I won¡¯t introduce it here. The starting bid is 1,000 gold coins!¡± That¡¯s right, the Strange Thunder Wood was definitely effective in boosting one¡¯s vitality! It was rumored that the use of one could prevent a person¡¯s manhood from ever failing, and it would not be a problem even if he had many Imperial Concubines. Seven times a night, eight times a night, It would all be child¡¯s play. It wasn¡¯t surprising that Hank wanted it, but for Aidon¡­ Looking at his longing gaze, Jaidon felt that Aidon was a pitiful person. Alright, all the men present had their own thoughts. ¡°1,000 gold coins!¡± ¡°I bid 1,500!¡± ¡°2,000!¡± ¡­ The price rose crazily, soon reaching tens of thousands. At a time like this, only the three great powers of Green Valley Town had the financial ability to continue bidding. The people from the Golden Saber Dojo were not interested. In other words, there were only the Booker and Warden families. The bidders were Aidon and Hank. ¡°20,000 gold coins!¡± Just as the price was slowly rising, Jaidon finally made his bid. A bunch of ignorant fools. Strange Thunder Wood? It was clearly Thunder Source Wood! Such a good thing being used just for ¡®that¡¯ was really too wasteful. When Jaidon called out his bid, countless people¡¯s gazes converged on his room. Those who were qualified to enter this room were definitely not ordinary. Gritting their teeth, Aidon and Hank continued bidding. When the price reached 40,000, both of them hesitated. This item might be useful, but it wasn¡¯t that useful. Spending 40,000 gold coins was already a loss. However, facing the mysterious existence, the two of them did not dare to voice their anger. Of course, if they knew that the bidder was Jaidon, they would probably put on a different act. Very smoothly, Jaidon obtained the Thunder Source Wood. Hank was filled with unwillingness as he watched the Thunder Source Wood gradually disappear into the distance. He said to a person who looked similar to him, ¡°Brother, you have to help me!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. No matter who that person is, Warden family has the final say in Green Valley Town.¡± ¡°It would be fine if he knew what was good for him, but if he doesn¡¯t¡­¡± On the other side, Bryson and Aidon were also discussing. Aidon was born impotent, so perhaps he could be cured with the Strange Thunder Wood, but he never expected that someone would beat him to it. Bryson patted Aidon¡¯s shoulder. ¡°I¡¯ll find a way to get you this Strange Thunder Wood.¡± Aidon had become a cripple. If he was unable to carry on the family line, it meant that he would no longer have any say in the Booker family. Both families had their eyes on Jaidon. [Beep! Do you want to devour the special ingredient Thunder Source Wood?] ¡°Yes or no?¡± Seeing the prompt, Jaidon gave a faint smile. ¡°Fleck, prepare a secret room for me. I want to refine pills!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let anyone disturb me. I¡¯ll solve your problem when I come out.¡± Master Fleck was filled with joy at Jaidon¡¯s request. He didn¡¯t even feel that the address ¡°Fleck¡± was out of place. [Thunder Source Wood: One of the special materials for cultivating the Devouring Golden Body.] [Rarity: One Star] [Special feature: It can greatly increase the experience points required for Devouring Golden Body] ¡°System, devour!¡± Boom! It was like a thunderclap had exploded out of thin air. Endless power of thunder surged out from the tiny Thunder Source Wood. White lightning covered the entire chamber. Violent energy seeped out from the Thunder Source Wood. If the martial artist wasn¡¯t careful, their energy would fall into chaos. However, Jaidon was different from others. With the Devouring System, he had no need to worry about these issues. ¡°System, devour with all your might!¡± ¡°I want to see how many experience points there are!¡± Chapter 19 - Powerful Body Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Boundless lightning energy surged from the Thunder Source Wood. Jaidon¡¯s energy center appeared to be the entrance to the devouring system. The power of lightning entered his energy center and mysteriously disappeared. However, it did not completely disappear. Instead, it turned into the experience points required to cultivate the skill ¡®Devouring Golden Body¡¯. Experience points +1! Experience points +1! ¡­ The notifications rang out continuously. Staring at the progress bar that kept rising, Jaidon suddenly felt as though he had returned to his previous life where he had once grinded for three days and three nights just to level up. Seeing the results with his own eyes, he felt excited and proud. The cultivation of the skill was even more obvious. Jaidon sat cross-legged on the ground with his eyes closed. His breathing gradually aligned with his surroundings. The most obvious change was that Jaidon¡¯s body had gradually turned bronze. His originally thin and frail body had become extremely robust, like a ferocious tiger that had just escaped its cage. A faint dignity hung between his brows. Although it wasn¡¯t strong, it exuded the aura of a champion. If anyone was there to witness it, they would definitely be shocked by his aura. However, this was only the beginning. As the bronze color on his body intensified, he looked more and more like a bronze statue. The surface of his body also became tougher. One could not help but wonder if the strength under his muscles could break all things with a single punch. As the devouring system increased its absorption rate, the power of lightning from the Thunder Source Wood began to dissipate. After all, it was just a piece of wood soaked in the power of lightning. No matter how much it contained, there had to be an end to its capacity. Crack! Just as Jaidon¡¯s body was about to transform into a bronze body, he ran out of power. Even when the lightning energy within the Thunder Source Wood was completely sucked dry, he could not make a breakthrough. ¡°What a pity¡­¡± From Jaidon¡¯s point of view, his experience points were stuck at 99. He was just a little bit away from making a breakthrough. Jaidon had a premonition that if he had made a breakthrough, his body would have undergone a massive transformation. Unfortunately, that 1% of experience was like a huge chasm that would be difficult to cross in a short period of time. ¡°But it¡¯s not completely fruitless.¡± He waved his arms. Just his physical strength alone was enough to cause a whistling sound. He punched the wall! Bang! The rock several times harder than ordinary rocks instantly caved in to form a huge dent. Following that was a loud bang in the secret chamber. ¡°It¡¯s strong! It¡¯s so strong!¡± Jaidon¡¯s eyes lit up. The 40,000 gold coins were worth it! It was no exaggeration to say that if Trevor dared to appear in front of him again, Jaidon could fight him with his physical strength alone. Not to mention the use of essence energy unique to martial artists. The current Jaidon was truly confident in his ability to fight against a Battle Master. After leaving the secret chamber, Jaidon returned to his private room and continued to wait for the auction to end. If he could obtain another piece of Thunder Source Wood, he was confident that he would be able to make a breakthrough and gain a complete understanding of the skill. One had to know that he had not even reached the first stage of ¡®Devouring Golden Body¡¯. The auction was in full swing and many treasures were presented one after another. However, most of them were of no use to Jaidon. The few useful items were bought by the various influential family clans. Among them were also people being auctioned. This world was in an era where the strong enslaved the weak. Slave trade was nothing unusual. The eyes of every slave presented on stage had long lost their luster. Even if Jaidon bought them, it would be very difficult for them to recover. Furthermore, Jaidon had never been a kind person. He couldn¡¯t save so many people. ¡°Next up is the last item to be auctioned today.¡± Everyone fell silent. In every auction, the final items were always the most sought after. They wouldn¡¯t be sold for any less than a few hundred thousand gold coins. Among them, the three great family clans were the first to react, all of them had looks of anticipation on their faces. The Booker Family sent out Bryson, the Warden Family sent out the eldest son of the clan leader Gage Warden, and the Golden Saber Dojo sent out Marcos, who was nicknamed ¡®Silver Saber¡¯. They were the representatives of the three families that had come to participate in the auction. ¡°I believe everyone is familiar with spiritual herbs. Consuming spiritual herbs can increase a martial artist¡¯s cultivation speed. The effects after refining them into elixirs are even better.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. The last item for auction is a Low-grade spiritual herb!¡± Seeing that everyone seemed a bit disappointed, the auctioneer of the Violet Royal Auction House smiled as if she had already expected this. She said slowly, ¡°And the spiritual herb is Level-two!¡± Whoosh! As soon as she finished speaking, the entire crowd went into an uproar. Those who could attend the auction did not care about Low-grade spiritual herbs, especially when it was a Level-one herb. And now, everyone was thinking they had heard something wrong. There really was a Level-two herb? As if to reflect everyone¡¯s thoughts, the beautiful auctioneer smiled and said with certainty, ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s Level-two!¡± Many people were shocked. One had to know that a Level-two spiritual herb was extremely beneficial to a Battle General. The level of a Battle General was the highest in Green Valley Town. Every further improvement would bring a significant boost to the clans. If a Level-two spiritual herb was used during a breakthrough, it would provide twice the result with half the effort. It was not something that everyone could ignore. The three factions exchanged glances with one another. They were determined to get the Level-two herb. ¡°The starting bid is at 10,000 gold coins!¡± ¡°I bid 50,000!¡± Gage was the first to speak. Jaidon looked over in surprise. Gage was a genius second only to Jaidon from before his cultivation was crippled! Jaidon could sense a faint threat coming from him. His current cultivation had probably already entered the level of a Battle General! He was the fully deserving number one genius of Green Valley Town! No wonder he could represent his elders to participate in this auction. His strength was probably on par with the experts of the older generation. And he was only 20 years old. His future was limitless. The three great clans began an intense competition. The others wanted to participate, but they did not have the financial capability to do so. Jaidon was also extremely interested in this Level-two spiritual herb. If he could devour this spiritual herb, his cultivation level would probably rise again. But when he touched his Violet Crystal Card¡­ There were less than a hundred thousand gold coins left. According to the market price, a Level-two spiritual herb was worth 500,000 gold coins. That was equivalent to the Booker Family¡¯s annual turnover. ¡°I¡¯m still too poor¡­¡± Of course, if others knew what Jaidon was thinking, they would probably vomit blood from anger. A hundred thousand gold coins were equivalent to the entire fortune of a small family. Was that not enough? In the end, the rich and overbearing Warden Family obtained the Level-two spiritual herb. They spent 600,000 gold coins. The auction ended successfully. When Jaidon walked out of the private room, several gazes were locked onto him. Bryson and Aidon walked over coincidentally. When the two of them saw Master Fleck standing beside Jaidon, their hearts shook as they tried to guess Jaidon¡¯s identity. To be able to get a Level-one alchemist to accompany him, this person must have considerable prestige. ¡°Please wait!¡± Chapter 20 - Threaten Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Two people walked out of the private room. Everyone had noticed that the person who had shouted the bid earlier wasn¡¯t Master Fleck. In other words, it was the black-robed man beside Master Fleck. Of course, Master Fleck wouldn¡¯t need an object like this in the first place. Those who had interacted with Master Fleck knew that he didn¡¯t care about women. He was wholeheartedly focused on alchemy, which was how he had earned his current status and position. Jaidon stopped in his tracks. After confirming that the others had not discovered his identity, he lowered his voice and asked, ¡°What is it?¡± As expected, upon hearing this familiar voice, joy appeared on Bryson and Aidon¡¯s faces. He was the one who had shouted the bid during the auction, so the Strange Thunder Wood must also be on him. ¡°Can I discuss a deal with you?¡± Bryson asked while suppressing his excitement. ¡°A deal?¡± Master Fleck studied Bryson for a moment, then shifted his gaze to Aidon, and a look of understanding appeared on his face. Aidon, on the other hand, was extremely embarrassed. However, he couldn¡¯t add anything to the conversation between the elders. Of course, the main reason was that he didn¡¯t have any confidence left after becoming a cripple. Without Bryson¡¯s protection, Aidon¡¯s fate would have been even worse than Jaidon¡¯s. After all, his arrogant and overbearing way of doing things had made many Booker Family disciples unhappy in the past. Now, in order to carry on the family line, the father and son duo were determined to obtain the Strange Thunder Wood. Seeing that the black-robed man had no reaction, Bryson could only turn to Master Fleck for help. Master Fleck shook his head and said, ¡°Your business is with Master only, don¡¯t count on me.¡± Master Fleck spoke in an indifferent tone, but it caused Bryson and his son¡¯s hearts to be in turmoil. Master Fleck, whom everyone in Green Valley Town addressed respectfully, would actually call someone else master? Who was this black-robed man? No matter what his status was, a person addressed by Master Fleck as his Master was definitely not ordinary. Provoking him would not be in their best interests. To put it bluntly, they were cowards. All of a sudden, Bryson¡¯s mind was filled with emotions. He gritted his teeth and said with heartache, ¡°I¡¯m willing to buy the Strange Thunder Wood in your hands for 50 thousand gold coins. Would you be willing to sell it?¡± The Booker family was quite well-to-do, but most of their assets were in properties. Even Bryson was unwilling to take out so many gold coins in one go. This was equivalent to giving the other party 10,000 gold coins for nothing. Aidon also looked up with a hopeful gaze. That piece of Strange Thunder Wood was their final ray of hope. However, never in their wildest dreams would they have imagined that the person who had obtained it was Jaidon. Furthermore, he had already used up the Strange Thunder Wood. Jaidon almost couldn¡¯t hold back his laughter. ¡®Even you father and son had to end up like this.¡¯ They were really great members of the Booker family, acting fierce in the family and groveling outside. Shaking his head, Jaidon said mercilessly, ¡°I¡­¡± Just as he was about to reject the offer, two figures walked over from the other side of the passageway. ¡°The Booker Family offered 50,000, but the Warden Family will offer 60,000!¡± They were Hank and his older brother, Gage. Gage¡¯s face appeared calm, but Hank was looking at Aidon with arrogance and provocation. The Warden family wasn¡¯t called the number one family in Green Valley Town for nothing. In terms of assets, they were more than a level higher than the Booker family. Naturally, they were more confident. ¡°Sir, we can discuss the price further.¡± Bryson¡¯s heart was burning with anxiety, fearing that the man would be attracted by the Warden Clan¡¯s title. However, Bryson¡¯s words attracted Hank¡¯s ridicule, ¡°Is your Booker Family¡¯s small business worthy of stealing from our Warden Family?¡± ¡°I am definitely getting the Strange Thunder Wood!¡± Hank made a solemn vow. The Level-two Spiritual Herb was obtained by the Warden Family, causing Hank¡¯s ego to inflate so much he couldn¡¯t find his bearings. In fact, in his eyes, even the elders of the Booker Family had the word ¡°poor¡± engraved on their faces. The atmosphere became tense. It seemed like they were about to start fighting. Jaidon sneered inwardly. Both of them had a grudge against him, yet they wanted to get benefits from him? They were probably living in a dream. What did the Warden and Booker family amount to? Battle General rank was the highest these families could achieve. Jaidon believed that with the system¡¯s help, the day he reached Battle General rank would not be too far off. ¡°You fellows don¡¯t need to argue.¡± Jaidon¡¯s calm voice came from beneath the black robes, causing the two sides to hold their temper. Their eyes were all focused on Jaidon. Hank believed that the man had no reason to refuse, while Bryson was a little nervous. ¡°You guys don¡¯t have to fight over it. I¡¯ve already used the Strange Thunder Wood.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Hank was immediately angered. If he wasn¡¯t a bit afraid of Master Fleck, he would have already taken action. Jaidon, who was wrapped in a black robe, did not reveal any essence energy fluctuations. In their eyes, he was just a lowly person deliberately mystifying things. A cold glint flashed across Jaidon¡¯s eyes as he said mercilessly, ¡°Are you threatening me?¡± He took a step forward and a powerful force swept out. The floor cracked instantly. Hank nearly peed his pants from fear. He¡¯d never seen such a display of power before, so he hid behind Gage. ¡°Master said that he doesn¡¯t want to sell it. Could it be that you want to take it forcefully now?¡± Master Fleck stood out to help Jaidon. Seeing his own family member being bullied like this, Gage said, ¡°Of course not, but I hope that you will give the Warden Family some face!¡± His tone was threatening. ¡°What if I refuse? Do you want to attack me?¡± Jaidon laughed. ¡®Do you think I¡¯m afraid of you?¡¯ Although Gage appeared calm on the surface, the twitching corners of his eyes indicated that his heart was not calm at all. ¡°Of course not, our Warden Family is very peaceful.¡± With that said, he snorted and left with Hank. Master Fleck was very dissatisfied with the Warden family, but he could do nothing about it as the Warden family was big and powerful. ¡°What about you fellows? Don¡¯t tell me you plan on forcing a deal too?¡± Jaidon turned his attention back to Bryson and his son. The two quickly shook their heads. Doing such a thing in the Violet Royal Auction House was undoubtedly inappropriate. Although the Booker family¡¯s business was not small, based on the current situation, it was best not to provoke others. They could be described with just one word, cowards! Jaidon sneered, flicked his sleeves, and left. Master Fleck naturally followed behind him. Master Fleck wasn¡¯t interested in these messy matters, but he wanted to continue discussing the medicinal pills with Jaidon. ¡°Big brother, are we going to let him off just like that?¡± Coming back to his senses, Hank wanted to wash away this humiliation immediately. This damned old man, since he refused to cooperate, he had to kill this fellow deliberately creating trouble! ¡°Impossible. It¡¯s impossible for the Strange Thunder Wood to be used up in such a short period of time.¡± Gage calmly said. Hank¡¯s eyes immediately lit up. He whispered something into his big brother¡¯s ear, a vicious light flashing in his eyes. After that, the two of them left the Violet Royal Auction House. Meanwhile, Jaidon and Master Fleck were chatting in the living room. Of course, even though it was just a casual chat, Master Fleck had been leading the conversation in the direction of pill refinement. Jaidon couldn¡¯t help but admire this old man. With so many questions, he had probably accumulated knowledge for decades. There were all kinds of strange questions, and his perspective was also especially inflexible. However, Jaidon, who had the Alchemist Apprentice badge, could answer these questions effortlessly. ¡°Master, I¡¯ve been trying to refine a Level-two medicinal pill recently. However, it involves the principles of the five elements and requires the addition of spiritual herbs that complement them. The ratio and order of refinement are too complex.¡± ¡°Do you have any insight into the Five Elements Theory?¡± Master Fleck wanted to become a Level-two alchemist, so he asked many questions about the basics. Jaidon smiled and said, ¡°Can¡¯t you tell how to use it just by looking at it? Can¡¯t you tell the ratio and order with a glance?¡± Master Fleck¡¯s face gradually stiffened. After a while, he forced a smile and said, ¡°Is¡­ is that so¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Jaidon laughed and said, ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t tease you anymore. This answer is very simple¡­¡± Jaidon Immediately started explaining a bunch of theories, shocking Master Fleck. Master was indeed a master! He was just so awesome! Chapter 21 - Still Too Young Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After shaking off Master Fleck, Jaidon went to buy some spiritual herbs. Soon, his 100,000 gold coins were all spent away. He couldn¡¯t help but sigh. He had returned to his original state. When he left the Violet Royal Auction House, the sun was already about to set. The sunset dyed everything red, but there wasn¡¯t much warmth in it. Just as he stepped out of the door, he stopped for a moment. The corner of his mouth hidden beneath his black robes revealed an inexplicable smile. Then, he left hastily. The night was falling, and a good show was about to begin. After walking for a while, he suddenly stopped in a remote location. ¡°You¡¯ve been following all the way. Come out,¡± Jaidon said to his empty surroundings. Pa! Pa! Pa! Applause rang out as Gage and Hank appeared before Jaidon. A smile appeared on Gage¡¯s face. ¡°Since you know that we¡¯re coming, I won¡¯t waste any more words. Hand over the Strange Thunder Wood.¡± ¡°Hand it over? Do you really think you can defeat me by yourself?¡± Coincidentally, he had made great progress in the skill ¡®Devouring Golden Body¡¯. Jaidon wanted to test just how powerful this body cultivation technique said to be able to sweep through the Heavenly Way was. ¡°Hey! What do you mean by himself? I¡¯m here too, okay?¡± Hank protested but was ignored by the two. Not only did Jaidon not treat him as a human, but even Gage did not think that this good-for-nothing brother of his could help much. As long as he did not cause more trouble, it was fine. Gage pondered for a moment and said, ¡°I know that you are quite capable, but have you considered the consequences of offending the Warden Clan?¡± ¡°I forgot to mention that my father has already made a breakthrough to the Mid Stage of Battle General. Just like him, I am also a Battle General!¡± This was a blatant threat. He was just short of snatching it by force. At the mention of the Warden Family, Hank also said excitedly, ¡°That¡¯s right, my Warden Family is not one you can afford to provoke. If you know what¡¯s good for you, hand over the Strange Thunder Wood and apologize for attacking me.¡± ¡°Just kneel down and kowtow!¡± At the mention of the Strange Thunder Wood, Hank recalled the humiliation he had just suffered and wished he could immediately kill Jaidon. But before that, he had to humiliate him. Even now, neither of them had recognized Jaidon. They had thought that this robed man was just some clanless martial artist and had just been lucky enough to befriend Master Fleck. But to be honest, the Warden family was not afraid of offending Master Fleck! Recalling the recent arrival of a guest elder from the Warden Family, the smile on Gage¡¯s face grew even wider as if everything was already within his grasp. Jaidon shook his head. A Mid Stage Battle General had caused the Warden Family to be so complacent. He really didn¡¯t know who had given them such confidence. If it was in a game, it would be a classic case of being too short-sighted. Just like a beginner finding out that they have joined the top guild and thinking that they were invincible. They did not know that after leaving the beginner stage, there were various other big cities. At a level above the big cities were the capital cities, the imperial cities, and even world-class guilds. The ignorant are truly fearless. ¡°Warden Family? Which little village clan is it from?¡± Jaidon asked, feigning ignorance. This greatly infuriated the two of them. They had lived under the protection of the Warden family ever since they were young. Both of them had strong confidence in their family. Now that they had heard someone slandering their family, how could they bear it? Especially Gage, his gentle face revealed traces of malevolence as he shouted, ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± With that said, the aura of a Battle General erupted from his body, and the signature Essence Energy Armor enveloped him. Boundless essence energy burst forth. His cultivation level was even higher than Aidon¡¯s before he was crippled. This was the reason he dared to intercept this man alone! In the entire Green Valley Town, there were very few Battle Generals. And Gage was extremely familiar with these people. He was certain that this person before him wasn¡¯t one of them. ¡°No one has ever dared to insult the Warden family in front of me. You are the first and last!¡± With a burst of speed, Gage appeared before Jaidon in an instant and sent a violent punch towards him. It seemed like he did not intend to hold back. Jaidon¡¯s essence energy surged as well, but he immediately revealed his status. ¡°A Level-seven Battle Apprentice, hahaha¡­ I¡¯m dying of laughter. You¡¯re just a Level-seven Battle Apprentice. I thought you were so awesome that you dared to go against me, let¡¯s see if How fast I can kill you!¡± Seeing Jaidon display his capability, Hank finally regained full confidence. This guy before him was just an ant. Gage was also slightly surprised. That kick at the auction did not seem like a move that a mere Battle Apprentice could make. However, he didn¡¯t think too much about it. After all, it was just an ant. He could just crush it to death. Bang! Jaidon and Gage fought head-on. Jaidon had actually managed to receive this punch. ¡°Impossible!¡± Gage was shocked. He could sense the immense power coming from above. This was definitely not an attack from a Battle Apprentice. Even if he did not use his full strength, crippling a Battle Apprentice was not a problem. However, he was easily suppressed by this person who looked like he was only a Level Seven Battle Apprentice. ¡°Wind Spinning Palm!¡± Gage used a martial technique that transformed essence energy into a cutting blade, attached itself to his palm, and spun towards Jaidon. ¡®Devouring Golden Body!¡¯ Jaidon called out the spell. A change began to appear on his body. His skin turned into a heavy bronze color, and lean muscles containing immense strength began to form. Just looking at them made one feel apprehensive. Unfortunately, Jaidon was wrapped in a black robe, making it impossible to see his transformation. However, one could sense that Jaidon¡¯s aura had become stronger. Jaidon did not dare to be careless. He used the gentle skill of the Taichi Fist and activated Devouring Golden Body to its limits. ¡°Block!¡± Clang! It was like the sound of a bell being struck, and the ground beneath collapsed as dust and dirt rose up with shocking impetus. Although Gage looked down on Jaidon, he was also afraid of death and had no choice but to retreat. This was the first time Jaidon had faced a Battle General head-on without relying on the system. Jaidon took tens of steps back, blood trickling out from the corner of his mouth. Although he was injured, he could still receive a blow from a general. Gage was also forced back a few steps by the tyrannical strength of his body. His evaluation of Jaidon immediately rose to a whole new level. Even though he was a Battle Apprentice, his status was on par with a Battle Master. ¡°Your physical strength is very abnormal.¡± Gage narrowed his eyes as killing intent surged from his body. At the same time, he wanted to figure out how Jaidon had cultivated his physical strength. At this level, if he did not have the support of essence energy, even he would not be a match for Jaidon in terms of pure physical strength. If the Warden Family obtained this cultivation method¡­ ¡°Haha, a Battle General is nothing in front of this.¡± Having completed the test of the Devouring Golden Body, Jaidon immediately pulled out the Thunder Source Wood, which did not possess any lightning powers anymore, and tossed it elsewhere. As expected, Gage immediately went to catch it, whereas Jaidon sneered. ¡®Little man, you are still too young.¡¯ Jaidon immediately shot towards Gage like a cannonball. That Level-two spiritual herb was on Hank! Chapter 22 - Hanks Death Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Jaidon had discovered that ever since he had acquired the Devouring System, his sensitivity to Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures had skyrocketed. He could sense a massive fluctuation of essence energy coming from Hank¡¯s body. Other than the Level-two spiritual herb, it could not be anything else. Jaidon immediately thought of snatching it. Seeing Jaidon rush toward him, Hank was scared out of his wits and stood rooted to the ground. He nearly peed his pants. He was just a profligate disciple without any cultivation. Not to mention a Level-seven Battle Apprentice, even a Level-one Battle Apprentice could easily beat him. ¡°Don¡¯t, don¡¯t kill me!¡± Hank staggered and fell to the ground, shouting, ¡°Kill him if you want, don¡¯t kill me, don¡¯t kill me!¡± Hank pointed at Gage and mercilessly betrayed his own brother. Unexpectedly, Jaidon had only taken away the Level-two spiritual herb in his arms, which made him overjoyed. However, he unintentionally saw the face underneath the black robe. It was as if he had seen a ghost. Jaidon! It was Jaidon! It was that trash, Jaidon! Hank¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. Even if he racked his brains, he would never have imagined that a piece of trash like Jaidon would be able to go against his big brother. Wasn¡¯t he crippled? How could this be¡­ ¡°Jai¡­¡± Just as he was about to shout, he realized that his neck was being strangled by a hand. Crack. A crisp sound rang out across the open ground. Hank was dead. Shaking his head, Jaidon muttered softly, ¡°I wanted to spare your life, but you just had to court death.¡± Now was not the time to fall out with the Warden Family. Thus, he could only keep the identity of the black-robed man a secret. He would only be safe if Hank was dead. Gage, who had been overjoyed after obtaining the Strange Thunder Wood, could no longer maintain his composure after seeing his own brother being killed. His blood-red eyes stared at Jaidon. ¡°You killed Hank! I will make you accompany him to the afterlife!¡± He unleashed his full strength of a Battle General. The crazed Gage launched attacks like a rainstorm on Jaidon and used all of his techniques. However, Jaidon had already achieved his goal. He would not waste any more time with Gage. After the two of them were entangled in a battle for a while, Jaidon took advantage of the dense darkness to escape the crazed Gage. Soon, Jaidon returned to the Booker Family. Perhaps it was because she was too tired, Andrea had fallen asleep leaning against the chair. She was still muttering softly, ¡°Master, don¡¯t¡­¡± Jaidon, who had been feeling heartache for her, suddenly felt his face darken. He really did not know what this girl was thinking. He gently picked her up and placed her on the bed. After covering her with a blanket, he began counting his gains for that day. A Level-two spiritual herb and several Level-one spiritual herbs. After a busy night, Jaidon refined all the Level-one spiritual herbs into five Spirit Transformation Pills.grade This was a High-Grade Level-one medicinal pill consumed by people with the cultivation of a Battle Apprentice. They would rise almost by a level after taking each pill. However, no one would do that. Not only would it cause their foundation to be unstable, but more importantly, it was too expensive¡­ One pill was worth 100,000 gold coins. The total value was no less than that of a Level-two spiritual herb. Even people from great clans wouldn¡¯t waste their resources like this. After all, a Battle Apprentice wasn¡¯t the best at combat. Even if they used the pills, it wouldn¡¯t be able to strengthen their clan. But for Jaidon, it was just right. With the functions of the Devouring System, there was no need to worry about any instability. Devouring one pill after another, Jaidon converted all the Devouring Points he had obtained into experience points. His cultivation base rose rapidly. Awesome! It was simply too satisfying! It was no wonder so many people were pursuing the highest realm of martial arts. Just the feeling of being able to compete with immortals was enough to make a man unable to stop himself. With such a large amount of Devouring Points, the ceiling instantly disintegrated like wet paper. Boom! The essence energy in his body surged and he made a breakthrough. Jaidon¡¯s cultivation had also successfully reached Level-eight. However, when the five Spirit Transformation Pills entered his stomach¡­ He let out a burp, but he hadn¡¯t broken through to Level-nine. ??? ¡°System, are you f*cking kidding me?¡± System: ??? ¡°Other Battle Apprentices can advance one level with just one Spirit Transformation Pill, but I¡¯ve already swallowed five pills and I only broke through from Level-seven to the Mid Stage of Level-eight?¡± ¡°Did your unscrupulous system absorb the excess energy?¡± ¡°Ding! System prompt message: If you have the capability, then level up yourself.¡± ¡°Prompt: This system is absolutely honest.¡± ¡°Additional prompt: The host¡¯s energy center is currently crippled and cannot be cultivated without the system.¡± Hearing the prompt from the system, Jaidon felt powerless. He had originally thought that this system, which had been silent all this while, was very aloof. It turned out that it was also quite playful. Alright, the system was the boss. Jaidon also swallowed that Low-Grade Level-two spiritual herb and finally reached the peak of the Battle Apprentice level. Just a little more and he would be able to break through to become a Level-nine Battle Apprentice. Of course, after considering it carefully, Jaidon felt that the system was still quite conscientious. Disregarding everything else, just the fact that his foundation was so stable made the extra energy worth it. Even so, Jaidon still felt his heart ache¡­ Host: Jaidon Cultivation: Level-eight Battle Apprentice Devouring Points: 3 (Limits: None) Essence Energy: 1000 Cultivation Method: Booker Family¡¯s Cultivation Technique, Flame Mantra, Devouring Golden Body Martial Skills: Stone Shattering Fist, Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm, Gold Ingot Fist, Eight-Grade Blast, Taiji Fist Title: Alchemist Apprentice Rage: 0 (Capability will be unleashed along with Rage) ¡­ At the Warden residence, Shane Warden and a group of elders were gathered together. In the middle of the crowd was a corpse. Its eyes were wide open, but its pupils were unfocused. Gage¡¯s eyes were bloodshot as he said in a low voice, ¡°Hank is dead, the Warden Family cannot let the culprit get away scot-free!¡± The rest of the people nodded their heads in agreement. If this matter was over just like this, how would the others view their Warden Family in the future? As the clan leader, when Shane saw his son¡¯s corpse, his eyes flashed with sadness, followed by intense anger. ¡°Find him! We must find him!¡± ¡°Since he dared to kill Hank, I will crush his bones and scatter his ashes. I will personally kill him!¡± The clan leader¡¯s furious shout reveberated through the huge Warden residence. Everyone was silent and no one dared to further agitate him. Soon, the streets and alleys were filled with portraits of a black-robed man, as well as rumors about him. Even though they didn¡¯t dare to say anything, the people of Green Valley Town secretly cheered, saying that this black-robed individual was a great hero who killed the evil for the people. As for finding him? How could they find someone from a picture of a masked black-robed figure? For three whole days, there was no news at all. ¡°A bunch of good-for-nothings, go look further!¡± Shane lost his temper. ¡°Father, don¡¯t worry. There¡¯s someone who has a close relationship with the black-robed man. He must know something.¡± Gage¡¯s eyes were fixated on the Violet Royal Auction House. The person was none other than the highly respected Master Fleck.. Chapter 23 - Kneel Down Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the last three days, many major incidents had occurred in Green Valley Town. One was Hank Warden¡¯s death. Secondly, a Level-two alchemist had appeared in Green Valley Town. He even became the Warden Family¡¯s guest elder. As soon as the news came out, there was an uproar in Green Valley Town. A Level-two alchemist was an extremely respected figure. How could he be willing to come to a small town like Green Valley and become a guest elder? This was not the most shocking thing. What was even more shocking was that the moment this Level-two alchemist arrived, he refined large quantities of medicinal pills, allowing the Warden Family to seize as much market share as possible. As a result, the Booker Family and some other small families that dabbled in producing medicinal pills faced the danger stagnating sales. Many families that specialized in making money through medicinal pills faced the risk of bankruptcy. In a situation where the price was low and the quality was guaranteed, or even better, even a fool would know which medicinal pill to choose. Because of this, the Warden Clan¡¯s alchemy shop was bustling with people. Even the business of the Violet Royal Auction House was affected. Many small clans wanted to join forces to protest, but were quickly suppressed by the Warden family. No one dared to stand out. They did not know if they would win even if they worked together, and the one who took the lead would definitely die miserably. In the Booker family¡¯s meeting room, Carlos gathered all the senior members to express their views. ¡°Warden Family nearly snatched the entire share of medicinal pill sales in Green Valley Town.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. If they keep going like this, they will eventually die from overeating.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know if they¡¯ll be stuffed to death or not but if our sales get any lower, it¡¯ll severely affect the our operations.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we lower the price?¡± ¡°We have already tried that a long time ago. If we reduce the price, the Warden Family will also reduce theirs further. If this continues, we would start making a loss. It¡¯s not worth it.¡± Everyone sighed. The Warden family had gone too far this time. They did not give them a way out. The sales of medicinal pill was originally a huge source of profit in Green Valley Town. All the families shared it together, so it was understandable for the Warden Family to take a slightly larger portion. But to suddenly snatch away all the market demand, they were really too greedy. After discussing for a long time, they still could not come up with a feasible plan. If there was really no other way, they could only transport these pills to the nearest city to sell them. But the cost of transporting them was huge. Furthermore, it had to be done quickly. After all, these pills had an expiry date. It was the most obvious for low level medicinal pills. Once past the expiry date, the pills would lose their medicinal strength. At that time, it could only be treated as a waste pill. As such, loss was something they could not bear. Carlos asked each of them to share their thoughts, but none of them had any valid ideas. The Warden Family had an alchemist overseeing the business. There was no way to fight this battle. Suddenly, someone suggested, ¡°If the Booker family also had an alchemist¡­¡± However, everyone started flaming the suggestion as soon as it was made.. F*ck, this was a totally useless idea. The key was that there was no such person at all! Moreover, the cost of hiring an alchemist was so high that they could never afford it. They might as well suffer a loss from selling the pills at low prices. At least, there were other businesses that could earn money, and it would not make the Booker Family so depressed. ¡°Alright, alright. All of you may leave.¡± Carlos ended the meaningless discussion. If only the Booker family really had an alchemist¡­ ¡­ For the next few days, Jaidon continued to explore the functions of the Devouring System. He realized that as long as he continued to devour valuable items, there was a certain chance that the system would reward him with special items. At the same time, Jaidon felt that the Devouring system¡¯s Devouring Points were quite complex. Currently, devouring points could increase one¡¯s cultivation and also accumulate explosive capabilities. However, Jaidon had a feeling that there might be more uses for the Devouring Points. Of course, this was purely based on his years of gaming experience from his previous life. Jaidon asked if the system would update its version but he only obtained a reply with two words. System: Hehe. As soon as Jaidon returned, he found a large group of people surrounding the entrance. He could faintly hear crying noises. ¡°No!¡± Jaidon hurried forward and saw Trevor pouncing on Andrea with a lewd expression. The corners of his mouth curled into a disgusting smile. ¡°Hehe. Andrea, why don¡¯t you just give in to me? What future can you have by following that trashy Master of yours? I swear I¡¯ll treat you well.¡± ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re dreaming!¡± Andrea¡¯s face was still wet with tears, and her pitiful appearance made people want to protect her. ¡°When I become the Master of the Booker Family in the future, you will be the Master¡¯s wife. Isn¡¯t that wonderful?¡± Hearing those words, his lackeys burst into loud laughter. Andrea was forced into a corner, unable to retreat. Seeing this, Jaidon¡¯s anger soared, and a boundless fury rose in his heart. ¡®Trevor, I haven¡¯t even settled the score with you, and you still dare to come!¡¯ ¡°Trevor, people will celebrate your death anniversary this time next year!¡± Jaidon sent out a tyrannical punch. Trevor did not even have time to react before he was sent flying. The subordinates¡¯ laughter came to an abrupt halt as they looked like they had seen a ghost. How did Mr. Trevor disappear in a gust of wind? ¡°It¡¯s Jaidon!¡± Everyone looked forward. It was Jaidon, who had guarded Andrea behind him! Trevor rolled to his feet and spat out a mouthful of blood. ¡°Jaidon, how dare you hit me?¡± Offending Trevor because of a maidservant was unreasonable in the eyes of many. But only Jaidon knew the truth. Back when he was a genius, it was Andrea who had taken care of him. After he had become a cripple, it was Andrea who had stayed by his side and encouraged him. Andrea had long been an indispensable part of his family. Whoever touched her would die! Before Trevor could say anything, Jaidon¡¯s body turned bronze as his muscles tensed. ¡°Combo Attack, Infinite Combo!¡± Trevor was sent flying into the air with a kick at his chin. Jaidon¡¯s body followed closely and landed another attack in the air, giving Trevor a double blow. All of a sudden, it was as if he had returned to his previous life when he was played games and continuously attacked his enemies with combo attacks. One move after another, whereas the enemy had no room to counterattack. ¡°Trash, you will die a horrible death arghhh!¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to kill you arghhh!¡± ¡°Ahhh!¡± ¡°Jaidon, I was wrong. Let me go and I will never fight you again.¡± Trevor, who was hit by the combo attack, could not gather any strength and was covered in wounds. ¡°Jaidon, my lord, let me go. I won¡¯t dare to do it again¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± However, Jaidon¡¯s eyes were so cold that they could freeze people with a look. His hands did not stop moving. The people below were dumbfounded and could not help at all. ¡°This is the final blow. Kneel before me!¡± Bang! Dust flew everywhere as a figure fell from the sky and on his knees in front of Andrea, covered in blood! Chapter 24 - I Am an Alchemist Too Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The one kneeling on the ground was the genius of the Booker Clan¡ªTrevor Booker! He was the most promising person in the younger generation of the Booker Family. But now, Jaidon had beaten him into a dog. He was kneeling on the ground half dead. Even a Level-three Battle Master was nothing much! Trevor¡¯s underlings hurriedly retreated a few steps upon seeing such a ferocious Jaidon, deeply afraid that they would be implicated. As for Trevor? Since their boss had been beaten up, what was the point of the underlings going up? Seeing this group of cowards, Jaidon spat. He stood on the steps and looked down at everyone. None of them dared to step forward to defend Trevor. Ha, this was the Booker family full of dragons. What a joke. Jaidon stepped on Trevor¡¯s back, causing his kneeling body to bend completely. His head touched the ground without any resistance. The once high and mighty Trevor had become Jaidon¡¯s prisoner. ¡°Apologize to Andrea!¡± Jaidon increased the force on his feet with every word. ¡°Master, there¡¯s no need¡­¡± Andrea said worriedly. Although she was very touched, she was afraid that Jaidon would be implicated by the Booker Family. ¡°Andrea, did he think about the consequences when he bullied you? If he makes you suffer, I¡¯ll make him wish he was dead!¡± ¡°Not only this bastard, I have to make everyone understand that you¡¯re mine. This is the consequence of daring to touch my people!¡± Boom! As Jaidon increased the force under his feet, Trevor¡¯s knees sank into the ground. He said indistinctly, ¡°Jaidon, I apologize. I deserve to die but please let me go. I don¡¯t want to die. I don¡¯t want¡­¡± ¡°Do you think I want you to apologize to me?¡± Jaidon kicked Trevor and sent him flying. He rolled for quite a distance before stopping. However, Trevor did not seem to feel any pain. Under Jaidon¡¯s killing intent, he was terrified to death. He crawled on his knees in front of Andrea and repeatedly kowtowed in apology. Andrea¡¯s heart was filled with pity, causing Jaidon to sigh. It was hard to be a good person in this world. If Jaidon had not returned in time, Trevor might have done something even worse. When Jaidon was still a genius and the Master of the Booker Family, Trevor had always followed behind him and called him Big Brother. He even called Andrea his sister-in-law. However, in such a short period of time, after becoming a crippled person Jaidon finally understood how heartless humans could be. He would cherish the little bit of warmth left by his side now. He stared at Trevor mercilessly, who had shuddered and kowtowed until his head was covered in blood. He could sense Jaidon¡¯s killing intent. Jaidon wanted to kill him, but he didn¡¯t want to die. He didn¡¯t want to die. ¡°Get lost!¡± Jaidon kicked him, using the soft power of the Taichi Fist. Trevor¡¯s energy center was destroyed and this gentle force would make him suffer every day. Until the moment of death. Jaidon was a man of his words. Only after everyone had left did Jaidon walk over to tidy up Andrea¡¯s clothes and wipe away the tears on her face. ¡°Master, I-I don¡¯t deserve this. The Booker family will definitely take revenge.¡± Andrea lowered her head, feeling both touched and worried. However, Trevor was the son of the Third Elder of the Booker Family and was quite popular among the masses. Andrea was worried that Jaidon would be ostracized by everyone in the Booker Family. He might not be able to stay in the Booker family anymore. ¡°Haha, I¡¯ve wanted to leave Booker family for a long time already. At most, I¡¯ll just leave.¡± ¡°Or do you not believe in your Master? I can stay or leave as I wish. They can¡¯t stop me.¡± Andrea raised her head. Seeing Jaidon¡¯s confident smile, she couldn¡¯t help but become dazed. It had been a long time since Master had been confident ever since he was crippled. Such a Master was really dazzling. Gently hugging Andrea, Jaidon whispered into her ear, ¡°From now on, I am the only one allowed to bully you. I will kill anyone who dares to touch you, okay?¡± After a long while, an almost inaudible ¡°hmm¡± was heard. ¡­ After making Andrea happy, Jaidon went to look for Carlos. If he didn¡¯t do anything, he might really be ostracized by everyone in the Booker family like Andrea said. Apart from not wanting Andrea to suffer, Jaidon also didn¡¯t want to disappoint his parents. When he saw Carlos, he was sitting in front of a pile of documents with a worried frown. He even seemed to have aged a little. When he saw Jaidon arrive, he forced a smile and said, ¡°You¡¯re here. Why were you looking for me?¡± He wondered if the Great Elder was making things difficult for Jaidon again. If that was so, he would have to warn him later. Jaidon grinned and said, ¡°I heard that the sale of our family¡¯s medicinal pills is being stunted by the Warden Family. Is that true?¡± At the mention of medicinal pills, Carlos¡¯ face revealed a worried expression again. He nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. The Warden Family has a Level-two alchemist. Not only is the produced quantity astonishing, the price is also much lower. He has monopolized the Green Valley Town¡¯s medicinal pill market all on his own.¡± He had been worrying about how to draw in the sales for the Booker family again. No matter how he thought about it, he couldn¡¯t find a solution. Make a Level-two alchemist disappear? The Warden Clan was the largest clan in Green Valley Town. There was no way to kill off the alchemist. Lowering the cost? If this continued, the Booker Family would be making a loss. The other methods were also rejected. It could be said that the Booker Family had encountered a true crisis. If they could not resolve it, the Booker Family would suffer great losses. In the long term, it was hard to say whether the Booker family would still exist in the future if the Warden family harbored ill intentions. Jaidon revealed a wide smile as he noted Carlos¡¯ expression. This way, he would have a chance to show off his talent. ¡°I have a way to resolve the crisis.¡± Carlos¡¯ thoughts were running wild. When he heard Jaidon¡¯s words, he couldn¡¯t react in time. ¡°What?¡± Jaidon repeated, ¡°I said, I can help the Booker Family survive this crisis.¡± Carlos, who had been acting indifferent, finally revealed a shocked expression. He had some understanding of Jaidon¡¯s personality. He would never joke around. ¡°Is¡­ Is this true?¡± Carlos asked excitedly. As the clan leader of the Booker Family, the pressure on him at the moment was greater than ever. If the Booker family declined in his hands, it would all be his fault. He would not be able to face his ancestors in the afterlife. But now, he seemed to have found some hope. Although he thought that Jaidon¡¯s solution would just be another childish suggestion¡­ for some unknown reason, it felt like a life-saving straw that he could not help but hang on to. One had to know that even all the senior members of the Booker Family could not resolve the current situation. If Jaidon could really resolve it, perhaps the Booker Family could be led by him in the future¡­ He stopped thinking. He was waiting for Jaidon¡¯s answer. Boom! Suddenly, a red flame ignited from Jaidon¡¯s hand. It was none other than his Pill Flame, which could be used to concoct pills. Seeing Carlos¡¯ look of disbelief, Jaidon smiled. ¡°Because I am also an alchemist!¡± Chapter 25 - Framing Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In order to put Carlos¡¯ mind at ease, Jaidon demonstrated how to refine a Low-Grade Level-one Energy Replenishing Pill. The red elixir flame reflected onto Carlos¡¯ excited face. When he saw five red elixir pills appear in the fire, his expression instantly changed. ¡°Great, great, great!¡± Carlos acknowledged him three times. With Jaidon in the Booker family, why would they worry about making a comeback? ¡°However, I have two conditions.¡± Jaidon struck while the iron was hot. He was not someone to contribute selflessly. ¡°First, the Booker family has to protect Andrea and my parents.¡± ¡°Second, the Booker Family and I will split the profits from the sale of the pills equally.¡± The profits in the market for medicinal pills were immense. Jaidon did not want to be a laborer for nothing. After thinking about it, Carlos agreed to them. The first point was something he would have done even if Jaidon hadn¡¯t said anything. As for the second point, although 50 percent of the profits would be taken away, without Jaidon, they would probably have lost all their money, so it wasn¡¯t a huge issue. After discussing some details, Jaidon left the study. Carlos gazed at Jaidon¡¯s back and said emotionally, ¡°He refined five Energy Replenishing Pills in less than a minute, all of which are of excellent quality. The Booker Family is about to rise again!¡± Not far away, a figure blocked Jaidon¡¯s path. ¡°Third Elder, what is it?¡± asked Jaidon with a smile. It was Trevor¡¯s father, Max Booker, who had stopped him! When Max heard Jaidon¡¯s words, he was angered to the point of vomiting blood. Wasn¡¯t this little bastard asking the obvious? ¡°Little bastard, you dare to laugh after crippling my son?¡± The veins on Max¡¯s forehead bulged and he looked like an enraged beast. ¡°What you said isn¡¯t exactly true. What do you mean I crippled your son? It¡¯s obvious that he was the one who provoked me time and time again. I¡¯m innocent.¡± Jaidon shrugged helplessly, with an innocent expression on his face. But Max could not hold it in any longer. His old face flushed red. He almost could not recognize his own son when he saw him just now. His son¡¯s entire body was covered in blood and he looked extremely miserable. More importantly, Trevor had become crippled. ¡°No matter what excuse you have, I will definitely kill you today!¡± With that said, Max¡¯s essence energy surged and his palm struck towards Jaidon at lightning speed. Clearly, he wanted to ambush Jaidon. ¡®How shameless! A Battle General is attacking a junior and yet, he feels the need to ambush him?¡¯ Jaidon thought to himself. Thankfully, he was prepared. Using Devouring Golden Body, Jaidon¡¯s body became as light as a swallow and he dodged Max¡¯s attack. Max had clearly anticipated Jaidon¡¯s movements. Just as he was about to use his martial arts technique, a figure appeared between the two of them. It was Carlos! ¡°I¡¯ve said it before very clearly. Jaidon is under my protection!¡± Carlos blocked Max¡¯s attack with one hand and said coldly. Max was unwilling. ¡°But Clan leader, this Jaidon is a scourge!¡± ¡°My son Trevor has been crippled by him!¡± The Third Elder knew that his son was not some top-notch genius in the Booker Family, but he had waited until all the top-notch geniuses had become useless for his son to finally have the chance to become the Clan leader. But at this critical juncture, Jaidon had crippled him. How could he be willing to accept this? Max felt extremely aggrieved! His eyes were filled with hatred as he looked at Jaidon. He wanted nothing more than to kill this little bastard on the spot. Carlos did not answer him. Instead, he repeated, ¡°I said Jaidon is under my protection. Do you want to disobey my orders?¡± Jaidon is the future of the Booker Family. Anyone who wanted to touch him would be touching the roots of the Booker Family! That was equivalent to going against him, Carlos! Max¡¯s mind was suddenly awoken as though cold water had been poured on him. When he saw the coldness in Carlos¡¯ eyes, he instantly shuddered. ¡°Humph! Jaidon is a scourge. Sooner or later, the Booker Family will be destroyed because of him!¡± Max looked at Jaidon one last time before leaving without looking back. With Carlos around, he had no chance at all. However, he would definitely avenge his son in the future! After Max left, Carlos turned around helplessly and sighed, ¡°Are you satisfied now? You¡¯ve offended all five elders of the Booker Family.¡± Jaidon grinned. ¡°So what?¡± ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± ¡­ For the next five days, the Booker Family provided raw materials while Jaidon went into seclusion to refine pills. With the title of Alchemist Apprentice, Jaidon could almost perfectly refine any Level-one pill. And there was not a single wasted pill. Not only was the quantity huge, but the quality was also much better than the Warden Family¡¯s medicinal pills. As early as the second day, the pills provided by Jaidon officially went on sale in public at the Booker Family¡¯s shop. As soon as the pills were sold, its reputation began to spread across Green Valley Town. The quality was good and the price was even lower. Any martial artist with the slightest bit of brains would come to the Booker Family. After all, medicinal pills were usually quite expensive. In just a few days, all the shares seized by the Warden Family had been snatched back, and even the shares originally belonging to the Warden Family had been seized. The elixirs Jaidon had refined in these five days were more than enough for the next half month¡¯s market supply. So he also came out to take a breather. What was worth mentioning was that Jaidon had earned 50,000 gold coins in the past few days. The violet crystal card was filled up quite a bit in an instant. He could not help but want to buy some spiritual herbs to raise his status. He had just arrived at the market when he heard a commotion coming from the Booker Family¡¯s shop. A young man slammed a medicinal pill on the shop¡¯s table and said fiercely, ¡°I want to sue your Booker Family for selling counterfeit goods!¡± Seeing that someone was causing trouble, the manager hurriedly came out. He hurriedly said, ¡°Don¡¯t spout nonsense. The medicinal pills we sell are all strictly reviewed. There can¡¯t be any problems.¡± The corners of the youth¡¯s lips curled up. Then, he pointed at the pill and loudly said, ¡°Then look, what is this inside?¡± The onlookers were scared out of their wits. ¡°It¡¯s Heart Disintegrating Powder! This Concentration Pill contains Heart Disintegrating Powder!¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t this damned shop want to kill people with this?¡± ¡°Shh, this is the Booker family¡¯s shop. Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± ¡°So what if it¡¯s the Booker family? Can the Booker family disregard human lives?¡± The manager took a closer look. Wasn¡¯t this exactly the Heart Disintegrating Powder? The color of the Heart Disintegrating Powder was extremely similar to the color of the Concentration Pill, but it was slightly different. it would be impossible to distinguish them if one wasn¡¯t careful. However, the effects of the two were completely opposite. The Heart Disintegrating Powder was something that could cause one to go berserk. The young man spoke again, ¡°I was wondering why the Booker family sold the elixirs so cheaply. It turns out that they were selling poison as elixirs. They are really too evil-hearted.¡± The onlookers discussed among themselves. Seeing that the matter had blown up, cold sweat dripped from the manager¡¯s forehead. No matter how the manager explained, none of them stood on his side. Not far away, Jaidon could not help but shake his head when he saw what was happening. How could anyone believe such a simple trick? Did these onlookers not know how to use their brains? It was an obvious framing tactic. If it was anyone else, they would have taken the opportunity to make a fortune. However, this guy only kept fanning the flames. Furthermore, all the medicinal pills had come from Jaidon¡¯s hands. He could tell at a glance if they were real. ¡°Is this all the Warden family can do?¡± At the critical moment, Jaidon stepped forward.. Chapter 26 - Booker Familys Scroll Storage Room Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Who are you?¡± The young man turned around and questioned. However, the manager at the side jogged over and said respectfully, ¡°Master.¡± This scene stunned many people. ¡°It¡¯s Jaidon! The good-for-nothing Jaidon!¡± ¡°So it¡¯s him. I heard that his crippled cultivation has returned?¡± ¡°Even if he has recovered and become a Battle Apprentice, his status is much weaker than before. Even I can fight him with one hand.¡± Hearing that it was Jaidon, a trace of contempt flashed across the young man¡¯s eyes. The trash Jaidon had long become the laughingstock of the entire Green Valley Town. ¡°I was wondering who it was. So it¡¯s you, trash. Could it be that on top of selling evil-hearted elixirs, your Booker Family wants to use power to suppress others?¡± The aura of a Battle Master burst forth from the young man as he said the words. He was a Battle Master at the pinnacle of Level-five! ¡°Forget about you, even if the Booker Family Clan leader comes, you guys still have to give me an explanation today.¡± ¡°Otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for destroying this shop!¡± He was sent by the Warden Family to cause trouble. His status was considerable even in Green Valley Town. ¡°Hehe,¡± Jaidon said with a sneer. ¡°The Booker Family¡¯s pills have a special pattern on the surface. You, an impostor, should not have come here to embarrass yourself.¡± ¡°Manager, take out one pill and confront him right now!¡± At Jaidon¡¯s command, the young man panicked. He had thought that it was just an ordinary Concentration Pill. In order to save money, he didn¡¯t buy the Booker Family¡¯s medicinal pills. Therefore, he had not even seen the Booker Family¡¯s medicinal pill before starting to frame them. Who knew that he would be seen through right away. ¡°No, you can¡¯t leave without giving me an explanation!¡± The young man wanted to stop the manager, but he realized that a bronze arm was already blocking him. ¡°Are you intending to be violent if you can¡¯t reason with us?¡± Jaidon¡¯s voice rang out beside his ear. ¡°Damn it! You¡¯re courting death!¡± The young man was furious. A piece of trash dared to ruin his plans. He really didn¡¯t know the meaning of the word ¡®death¡¯. The young man flew into a rage out of humiliation. With a move of his essence energy, the wide counter was hooked towards Jaidon. However, this level of attack was no different from scratching an itch when it struck Jaidon¡¯s bronze body. Bang! The counter shattered and Jaidon was unharmed. ¡°You¡¯re here just in time. It just so happens that I want to test out my current capability!¡± Jaidon¡¯s eyes turned cold as he shouted, ¡°Watch how I kick you out of this store. In the future, whoever dares to cause trouble with the Booker Family will meet their end!¡± Then, Jaidon threw a punch at the young man. The young man hastily activated his Essence Energy Armor. However, Jaidon¡¯s punch had already landed on him and he was sent flying. On the street, a disheveled figure flew out from the Booker Family¡¯s shop and crashed heavily onto the ground. ¡°Pfft!¡± This punch contained the power of the Devouring Golden Body and the strength of a Level-eight Battle Apprentice. No one would call it weak. The onlookers¡¯ expressions changed drastically as they cursed in their hearts. ¡°Is this the trash you told me about? Jaidon? How is a piece of trash so powerful?¡± ¡°If Jaidon is trash, won¡¯t we all become dregs?¡± This attack completely changed their opinions about Jaidon. Jaidon was still that Jaidon. At the very least, they could not afford to offend him. Jaidon looked down at the young man. If this young man had not underestimated his opponent, Jaidon would not have been able to win so easily. At such a close distance, it would be no different from courting death if he did not open his Essence Energy Armor to fight a body cultivator. At this moment, the manager also took out a Concentration Pill. There was a special elixir pattern on it as if made by nature, one that could not be replicated. Now that the lie had been exposed, everyone¡¯s opinion changed. They all knew that the Booker family had an honest business. The young man¡¯s expression changed drastically. Under the condemnation of the crowd, he scurried away. Of course, Jaidon had left him an unforgettable gift. After the young man returned to the Warden Family, he immediately reported this matter to the clan leader, Shane. ¡°What? Say that again?¡± Before Shane could say anything, Gage, who was standing at the side, was already fuming with anger. In the young man¡¯s report, his image of Jaidon was very similar to the murderer who had killed Hank! No, perhaps it was the same person. ¡°Even though he¡¯s only a Level-eight Battle Apprentice, his physical strength is extreme. Even after activating my Essence Energy Armor, I still wasn¡¯t his match. I was defeated in one move.¡± After the young man finished speaking, Gage was almost certain that Jaidon was the one who had killed Hank! As for how he had leveled up, it must be because of that Low-Grade Level-two spiritual herb, the Purple Seeker Flower. ¡°Gage, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Shane asked, and Gage voiced his guess. Shane was furious. ¡°What a great man, what a great Family!¡± ¡°Father, I¡¯m going to kill him now!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. My birthday banquet is in three days. I will drag the Booker Family through the mud that day. I will deal with him then!¡± After Shane finished speaking, he was about to tell the young man to leave when the young man suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground. The two of them quickly checked and realized that a force was wreaking havoc inside the young man¡¯s body. ¡°Jaidon must die!¡± Their hatred for Jaidon rose to the extreme. ¡­ As for Jaidon, after dealing with this matter, he went to buy spiritual herbs to refine elixirs. He had obtained another 1,000 Devouring Points. Although it wasn¡¯t a small amount, Jaidon still felt that it wasn¡¯t enough for him to break through to Level-eight Battle Apprentice rank, so he decided to save up these Devouring Points. Perhaps it would work wonders. On the way back to the Booker residence, Jaidon received all sorts of criticism. ¡°Look, it¡¯s Jaidon. He¡¯s the one who crippled Aidon and Trevor.¡± ¡°Not only that, I heard that he even offended a genius from the Warden Clan¡­¡± ¡°What a scourge. Why would such a person be in our Booker family? Would he only be satisfied when the Booker family is completely gone?¡± They kept commenting about him and none of them had good opinions on Jaidon. However, to Jaidon, they were nothing more than clowns. Those without strength could only rely on their mouths. Jaidon suddenly recalled that the Booker Family had a scroll storage room. It was especially used to store battle and cultivation techniques. As he was thinking, Jaidon arrived at the place that the Booker Family disciples yearned for the most¡ªthe scroll storage room! Just as Jaidon was about to enter, a familiar voice rang out. ¡°Without the clan leader¡¯s permission, no one is allowed to enter the scroll storage room!¡± Jaidon looked over. It was the Second Elder of the Booker family, Sage. That day, he was on duty to guard the scroll storage room! Seeing Jaidon, Sage did not show a good attitude. Of course, he had heard of Jaidon¡¯s deeds. That was why he disliked Jaidon so much. There was even a murderous glint in Sage¡¯s eyes. Coincidentally, Jaidon could clearly sense this killing intent. ¡°No matter what, I was once the Young Clan Leader of the Booker Family. Can¡¯t I go in and take a look?¡± Jaidon smiled. However, he was secretly vigilant. ¡°In the past, yes, but not now. I only recognize the rules, not the people!¡± ¡°I advise you not to overestimate yourself. If you trespass into the scroll storage room, the elders have the right to kill you on the spot!¡± However, after saying that, he saw the token in Jaidon¡¯s hand. ¡°Do you recognize this?¡± Chapter 27 - Martial Arts Library Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°The Clan Leader¡¯s Token?¡± Seeing this token, Sage¡¯s expression changed drastically. ¡°Impossible. Where did you get this?¡± Sage asked indignantly. Seeing the Clan Leader¡¯s Token was like seeing the clan leader himself. This was a token that only the clan leader himself could hold. ¡°Is there something wrong with your head? Naturally, the Clan leader handed the token to me? Are you thinking I somehow snatched it from him?¡± Jaidon rolled his eyes. This time, Sage could only let him pass. There was no reason to stop him from entering the scroll storage room. After taking huge strides into the scroll storage room, Jaidon saw a row of scriptures. These included almost all of the Booker Family¡¯s martial arts techniques. However, it was obvious that they were all low-level ones. At this moment, the system pop-up appeared. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for activating the hidden function¡ªMartial Arts Library!¡± Martial Arts Library: All martial arts techniques within a ten-meter radius can be recorded in the library. You can learn them directly using Devouring Points. Jaidon was first taken aback, then overjoyed. ¡°Record! Record everything inside the Booker Family¡¯s scroll storage room!¡± ¡°Scanning¡­¡± ¡°Scan completed. 34 Yellow rank martial arts techniques have been recorded. Among them, there are 20 Low-Grade martial arts techniques, 10 Medium-Grade martial arts techniques, 3 High-Grade martial arts techniques, and 1 Top-Grade martial arts technique.¡± The martial arts technique with the highest grade was naturally the Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm. Jaidon had not expected that his sudden urge to visit the scroll storage room would trigger this hidden function of the system. It seemed like he had to go out more often when he had the time. ¡°Check the martial arts library!¡± The huge Booker family only had about 30 martial arts techniques and most of them were Low-grade Yellow rank ones. And placed at the top of the martial arts library, it was indeed the Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm. However, what puzzled him was that his mastery of this martial technique had only reached the elementary stage? ¡°Impossible!¡± Jaidon had learned this martial arts technique the moment he became a Level-five Battle Apprentice. In the entire Booker Family, apart from the clan leader, Jaidon was the most familiar with this technique. But suddenly, it told him that he was only at the elementary stage. Behind the martial arts technique was a small additional number. Jaidon clicked on it. ¡°Beep! Do you want to consume 1,000 Devour Points to increase your proficiency?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Buzz! His proficiency immediately increased. At the same time, countless memories flooded into Jaidon¡¯s mind. The secrets of how to use the move appeared one by one in his mind. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that this was the Booker Family¡¯s sacred scroll storage room, Jaidon would have given the technique a try. For some reason, there was another palm technique that had entered his mind. ¡°Wait¡­¡± Why was there an additional palm technique? Jaidon suddenly recalled something and hastily entered the martial arts library to check. The Yellow rank Thousand Spirit Destruction Palm had turned to Green rank. And its name had also changed! Cold Winter Palm! ¡°F*ck! System, explain to me why the Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm disappeared after leveling up. What the hell is this move?¡± The system quickly gave an explanation¡ªThe reason was that the Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm was only the first palm technique of the set. In order to reach first stage proficiency, one needed to learn all the subsequent martial arts techniques. Jaidon became excited. It was rare for the system to be so kind. Just thinking about this perk made Jaidon look forward to it. Wouldn¡¯t he be able to upgrade and learn all those ancient and long-forgotten secret techniques now? This second palm had already reached the Medium-Grade Mystic rank! Even compared to the Eight-Grade Blast and the Taiji Fist, it was a level higher. It could be considered a powerful trump card. After Jaidon left the scroll storage food full of gains, Sage swept a strange gaze over him from top to bottom. After confirming that there was no problem, he let Jaidon leave. Early next morning, Carlos immediately called for a meeting for all and also allowed Jaidon to participate. Ironically, after finding out that Jaidon had provided the elixirs, he was once again allowed to enter the clan records. As soon as he entered the conference room, six pairs of eyes stared at him, causing Jaidon to feel somewhat awkward. ¡°Take a seat,¡± Carlos said worriedly, causing everyone¡¯s hearts to skip a beat. The Clan Leader rarely revealed such an expression. Could it be that this matter was more important than the medicinal pills? ¡°Leon, who was sent to the northwest some time ago, has returned to Green Valley Town.¡± Jaidon¡¯s face lit up. Was he finally going to meet his father in this world? ¡°However, he was detained by the Warden Family!¡± ¡°What?¡± Jaidon immediately stood up and stared straight at Carlos. The Great Elder reprimanded, ¡°What are you doing? Sit down!¡± However, Jaidon did not bother about this old fellow. Carlos had a helpless look on his face as he sighed and said, ¡°He was detained because they wanted to prevent spies of the Seven Stars Kingdom from entering the Sky Origin Kingdom.¡± ¡°Impossible!¡± ¡°My father can¡¯t be a spy!¡± Jaidon immediately denied it. In his memory, although Leon was not strong, he was very cautious and hardworking in his contributions to the Booker family. In other words, the Warden Family was starting to plot against the Booker Family. Jaidon¡¯s eyes flickered as he cast a glance at the furious Great Elder. Since this matter involved the Booker and Warden Families, Jaidon refused to believe that this old fellow had not been involved. Otherwise, how did Leon¡¯s whereabouts get leaked? Even if the Warden family was in charge of the defense of Green Valley Town, it was impossible for them to capture Leon in such a big coincidence. Jaidon was just about to turn around and head to the Warden Family to ask for his father when Carlos¡¯ words rang out. ¡°The Warden family wants to make a deal with the Booker family. Your father is fine for now.¡± ¡°Moreover, if you rush over like this, you¡¯ll only be throwing your life away. The day after tomorrow at Shane Warden¡¯s banquet, the younger generation of the Warden Family will set up an arena to spar. This is your chance.¡± Jaidon nodded and left. He was afraid that if he stayed here any longer, he would not be able to resist killing Bryson, that old snake! Soon, two days passed. That day, Green Valley Town was extremely lively. People were giving celebratory greetings everywhere on the streets. All of this was naturally for the sake of congratulating the Clan Leader of the number one clan in Green Valley Town¡ªShane Warden. The stream of people started to flow towards the Warden Family. The Booker Family was naturally one of them. Jaidon was also in the group. Upon entering the Warden residence, he felt a sense of luxury. It was even more shocking than the simple style of the Booker residence. A familiar figure walked to Jaidon¡¯s side. ¡°Jaidon, you killed my brother, Hank. You must die today!¡± Gage said maliciously as he approached Jaidon. He had already made up his mind to challenge Jaidon in the arena. Not only did he want to humiliate the Booker Family, but he also wanted to show everyone in Green Valley Town what happens to anyone who dares to touch the Warden Family! He would definitely humiliate Jaidon! Jaidon¡¯s face was calm as he said. ¡°Did I?¡± However, Gage didn¡¯t buy it. He coldly snorted and said, ¡°Haha, it doesn¡¯t matter if you¡¯re the culprit or not, just wait for your death today!¡± With that, he left. Bryson, who was standing at the side, sneered and said in a weird tone, ¡°The Booker Family will be destroyed one day with a troublemaker like you.¡± The other elders were also very dissatisfied with Jaidon¡¯s behavior. He had just entered the Warden residence and yet he had made another enemy? ¡°Enough! Haven¡¯t you embarrassed yourself enough?¡± Carlos berated. He wanted to see what tricks the Warden Family had up their sleeves! But he still had the same thought foremost.. He would definitely protect Jaidon! Chapter 28 - Arrival of Sienna Clarke Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Look, that¡¯s Golden Saber Dojo¡¯s Sienna Clarke!¡± ¡°How beautiful. I heard that she made a breakthrough to become a Battle General some time ago. I wonder if that¡¯s true!¡± ¡°How can it be not? This is insider news from the Golden Saber Dojo.¡± Not long after Jaidon and the others found a seat, a group of people in martial arts attire walked in. Their clothes were engraved with a small golden knife. At the front of the team was Dawson Clarke¡¯s daughter, Sienna Clarke. The Golden Saber Dojo was the third most powerful force in Green Valley Town, and its status was on par with the Booker Family. It was precisely because of the existence of the Golden Saber Dojo that the Warden Family did not dare to take action against the two families. The one at the front, Sienna Clarke, had an extremely confident expression on her sweet face, and she exuded an extremely powerful aura. As she looked around, there were very few young talents in Green Valley Town who dared to meet her gaze. However, when her gaze landed on Jaidon, her beautiful eyes froze. Jaidon smiled at her, but she only responded with a snort. Quite a few interesting things had happened between the two of them. Therefore, Sienna had always been prejudiced against Jaidon. After all the families settled into their seats, Shane, the main host of the day, went on stage. Of course, when he saw the murderer of his son, Jaidon, even with his forbearance, he couldn¡¯t help but emit a trace of killing intent. This gave many people the illusion that Jaidon was the main guest of that night¡¯s banquet. Why did it seem like everyone was watching Jaidon? The first half of the banquet went on normally. Jaidon was about to fall asleep as they presented gifts and kept exchanging pleasantries. These old fellows didn¡¯t have any other abilities, but they were quite good with their words. ¡°Everyone, the banquet is coming to an end. I have an event planned that I would like to ask if you guys are alright with.¡± Finally, Shane took the opportunity to reveal his plan. Some smaller family clans agreed immediately. Only the Booker family and the Golden Saber Dojo were still observing. ¡°Looking at the chaos in the medicinal pill market recently, I propose that Green Valley Town establish a medicinal pill alliance to control the entire Green Valley Town¡¯s medicinal pill market.¡± ¡°Of course, the alliance needs to delegate a leader to coordinate the overall situation. Everyone can freely choose their suitable candidates.¡± As soon as Shane finished speaking, those smaller clans that didn¡¯t have much power began voting for him. After all, he was the most qualified person to be the Alliance Leader. ¡°The Warden family¡¯s Clan leader is kind-hearted, he is the best candidate for the Alliance Leader.¡± ¡°I agree.¡± Sienna pursed her lips upon seeing this. What a bunch of spineless shrimps. It was obvious that the Warden family had made preparations beforehand. Otherwise, why would so many people support them all at once? It was obviously impossible. The Warden family probably had other intentions than just becoming the Alliance Leader¡­ Everyone knew that although it seemed like this position of Alliance Leader was to control medicinal pills, considering Warden Family¡¯s strength, the entire Green Valley Town would probably become under the Warden Family¡¯s control before long. But even if they knew that this was a conspiracy, what could those small clans do? If they didn¡¯t choose a side, they would be doomed. They might be able to survive if they just gave in. ¡°I disagree!¡± stage Just as support for Shane was getting greater and greater, Golden Saber Dojo¡¯s Silver Saber Marcos stepped forward. ¡°The matter of forming an alliance is of great importance and requires a long discussion. This is too hasty.¡± Carlos was undoubtedly on the Golden Saber Dojo¡¯s side. It was not so easy for the Warden family to succeed in their plans. Shane didn¡¯t seem to panic at all. He chuckled and said, ¡°The two of you are right. The alliance matter can¡¯t be settled so hastily. Let¡¯s put it aside for now.¡± Shane¡¯s words stunned many people. What was he trying to do? It was obviously not in line with his style. However, when Jaidon recalled that there was supposed to be a sparring match between the juniors, his face revealed a look of realization. ¡®I see.¡¯ The Warden Family was demonstrating their influence! Firstly, he had broken through to Level-four Battle General. If he were to allow his younger generation to sweep through Green Valley Town, then even if there were people who doubted him, he would still be the undisputed leader. Therefore, the following battle was extremely important! It even concerned the survival of the Booker Family! Sure enough, Shane then proposed a sparring event between the younger generation. Under such circumstances, no one would object. The first to go on stage was Gage Warden! ¡°Everyone, I¡¯m not very talented, but if anyone here can best me, my Warden Clan is willing to admit defeat!¡± Arrogant! What an arrogant tone! As soon as he entered the arena, Gage looked down at the audience. Especially towards Jaidon and Sienna, he gave them provocative looks. Among the people of the younger generation, other than those two, he simply did not place anyone else in his eyes. This scene naturally caused the anger of many to rise. No matter what, they were the chosen ones of their respective clans. How could they tolerate being belittled like this? ¡°Let me spar with you!¡± A genius from a small family clan jumped up and said indignantly. However, reality would prove that Gage had the right to be arrogant. One palm strike! In just one palm strike! The genius that the clan had been so proud of was defeated. ¡°This fellow is really formidable. His opponent is a Level-four Battle Master. To think that he couldn¡¯t even withstand a single palm strike.¡± ¡°Battle Masters are nothing. Gage is a Battle General, an existence comparable to the older generation.¡± ¡°He¡¯s too strong, who among the younger generation can beat him!¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t the number one genius of Green Valley Town supposed to be Jaidon?¡± ¡°He has long been crippled. Even if he has recovered some of his status, he is no match for Gage.¡± Talking about the geniuses of Green Valley Town, Jaidon was undoubtedly the best topic of conversation. Jaidon did not mind. Words alone had no lethality. Only by displaying his true strength could he convince others. Yet another few Battle Masters had gone up. But they were all defeated in single blows! Sienna finally couldn¡¯t take it anymore. She stood up and walked towards the arena. As she passed by Jaidon, she paused for a moment. ¡°Jaidon, I now have the qualification to fight you. Unfortunately, you no longer are the same Jaidon as before.¡± She sounded rather regretful. Back then, she had always wanted to pursue this young man. But now, his cultivation had been crippled and he had become a good-for-nothing. ¡°That may not be the case.¡± Jaidon¡¯s gaze was like a torch. His starry eyes met Sienna¡¯s and were filled with confidence. Sienna couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback. This gaze didn¡¯t seem to be lacking in confidence. Instead, it seemed more mysterious. It was like a mystery that no one could grasp. ¡°We shall wait and see!¡± Soon, Sienna regained her senses. She glared at Jaidon and walked away without looking back. Sienna used her movement technique and lightly stepped onto the arena.. She said, ¡°Gage, let me spar with you!¡± Chapter 29 - Just a Battle General Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Sienna and Gage were both at the level of Battle General and at the top of the younger generation in Green Valley Town. As soon as she went on stage, she naturally attracted the attention of everyone present. The two of them were both very strong. It was hard to tell who would win. ¡°Sienna, you have indeed made a breakthrough.¡± Gage chuckled lightly, but there was no fear on his face. He had thought that it was just a rumor, but who would have thought that her aura would be at the level of a Battle General? Only such an opponent was worthy of a battle. Sienna had a fiery temper and did not bother about him. ¡°Cut the crap. If you want to fight, then fight!¡± As a woman, she was not inferior to men. Sienna raised the golden saber she carried with her at her waist. As she brandished it, it brought about gusts of wind, making many people gasp in surprise. ¡°Alright, as you wish!¡± Gage was proficient in the Warden Family¡¯s palm technique, and he was also ready for battle. Bang bang bang! As soon as they entered the arena, the two of them quickly started fighting. Sienna¡¯s saber moves were stunning, but Gage¡¯s palm technique was superior. As both were Battle Generals, Sienna gradually came out on the losing end. ¡°Golden Saber, Cloud Piercing Stance!¡± The golden blade slashed through the air. ¡°Fierce Wind Palm!¡± The sound of the palm burst out like the wind. Bang! The attacks created layers of aftershocks, and even the stone slabs began to shatter. The attacks from the two landed on each other¡¯s Essence Energy Armor. Both of them clashed head-on with their moves. Clang! Sienna¡¯s Essence Energy Armor was the first to shatter. At this moment, Gage¡¯s aura suddenly rose from his initial stage of Level-one Battle General. It reached the Mid Stage of Level-one Battle General! Reaching the level of a Battle General was already considered the status ceiling in Green Valley Town. Any small increase in level was extremely difficult. If not for this, Green Valley Town wouldn¡¯t have produced just one Level-four Battle General like Shane Warden in the several past decades. Gage¡¯s sudden level-up caught everyone off guard. One had to know that even the number one genius of Green Valley Town, Jaidon, had become crippled not long after breaking through to the Battle General rank. As for Gage, he had surpassed the number one genius from back then and had become the true number one genius. Being at a lower stage of status, Sienna found it increasingly difficult to fight. In the end, she was defeated by a single palm strike from Gage. Whoosh! And thus, no one in the younger generation of Green Valley Town could match him. Silver Blade Marcos¡¯ expression was ugly when he saw his family¡¯s talent losing the battle, but he had to admit that Gage was very strong. Shane said with a smile, ¡°My son is not that great. I¡¯ve embarrassed myself in front of everyone.¡± Then, he turned his head in the direction of the Booker Family and said, ¡°Brother Carlos, my son has always admired the young talents of the Booker Family. Why don¡¯t you send someone up to fight with Gage?¡± The Golden Saber Dojo and the Booker Family were Shane¡¯s main targets. As for the other small families? They were not even worth mentioning. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Everyone from the Booker Family looked at each other in dismay. For a moment, none of them knew what to do. The talents had all been crippled by Jaidon alone. How could they find anyone now? As for Jaidon? They didn¡¯t have much hope. After all, he was only a Battle Apprentice. Going up to fight would only make him a laughingstock. ¡°I remember that Aidon from the Booker Family is about to reach the Battle General level. Why doesn¡¯t he compete with Gage today?¡± Shane closed in step by step, while Aidon, who was seated in the Booker Family¡¯s seats, revealed an awkward expression. When he saw everyone looking at him, he wished he could find a hole to hide in. That damned Jaidon! He wouldn¡¯t be a cripple right now if not for him. Aidon¡¯s resentment towards Jaidon had never been as great as it was at that moment. Everyone knew that Aidon had been crippled. Shane had only said this to dampen the Booker Family¡¯s fighting spirit. Just as the situation became awkward, Gage¡¯s voice came from the arena stage. ¡°Jaidon, you killed my brother, Hank. Do you dare to come on stage and fight to your death?¡± Another piece of explosive news was revealed, undoubtedly making everyone¡¯s jaws drop. It turned out that the ¡°good person¡± who had eliminated the number one tyrant in Green Valley Town was actually Jaidon? At this moment, Shane¡¯s gaze was also placing immense pressure on Jaidon. But his expression did not change. Devouring Golden Body had made Jaidon¡¯s willpower extremely strong. He was completely unafraid of the pressure from Shane. The Booker Family members also looked at Jaidon in disbelief, as if they had seen a ghost. Not only had he provoked the Warden Family, but he had even killed someone. No wonder Gage hated Jaidon so much. ¡°Haha! You claim that I killed Hank? Do you have any proof?¡± Jaidon laughed and retorted. ¡°You¡­¡± Gage was about to say that Jaidon¡¯s physique was similar to the black-robed man. However, it suddenly occurred to him that all of this was merely a guess and couldn¡¯t be used as evidence. Seeing the look on Gage¡¯s face as if he was forced to shut up, Jaidon laughed. ¡°Does your Warden Family think that I¡¯m easy to bully? You want to kill me just by framing me with a crime?¡± ¡°In the future, if the Warden Family finds trouble with someone, just say that he was Hank¡¯s murderer and save yourself the trouble of finding a reason to kill him.¡± Everyone laughed the moment he said that. It also indirectly made many families consider whether the Warden family¡¯s behavior was worthy of support. ¡°Bullsh*t! You¡¯re definitely the murderer!¡± ¡°You are the only one who could be the black-robed man. Your height and martial strength all fit the bill!¡± Seeing the mischievous look in Jaidon¡¯s eyes, Gage was enraged. ¡°Trash, you have quite a sharp tongue. Do you dare to fight me to your death?¡± ¡°Father, can you let me fight him? I can confirm whether Jaidon is the murderer or not if I fight him!¡± Whether Jaidon was the black-robed man or not, he would know once he fought Jaidon. But even if Jaidon wasn¡¯t, he would kill him regardless. ¡°Good!¡± Shane raised both hands in agreement. Carlos¡¯ face revealed a trace of darkness. There was a trace of essence energy seeping out from under his clenched fists, but it quickly disappeared. ¡°You can¡¯t go. You are the hope of the Booker Family. Even if I have to declare war on the Warden Family, I will protect you.¡± Jaidon walked past Carlos but was stopped by the latter. Not only had Jaidon recovered his cultivation rapidly, he was also a First-Grade alchemist. His future accomplishments would definitely be great. The Booker Family had already suffered great damages. If they lost Jaidon as well, it would really be the end for them. ¡°It¡¯s fine. He is just a Battle General.¡± After saying that, Jaidon walked up the stage. Sienna, who was recuperating at the side, was speechless upon hearing Jaidon¡¯s words. She really didn¡¯t know where Jaidon¡¯s self-confidence came from. He dared to look down on a Battle General even though he was only at the mere Battle Apprentice level. Wasn¡¯t this courting death? ¡°Jaidon, I will let you know what true combat ability is!¡± ¡°It¡¯s too late to beg for mercy now!¡± A brutal look appeared on Gage¡¯s face as he arrogantly stared at Jaidon, who was walking up the stage. Gage felt that it was even an honor for him to personally deal with Jaidon. After both sides were in position, the battle officially began! Chapter 30 - Battling Gage Again Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Brother Carlos, who do you think will win?¡± Seeing that both sides were prepared to fight, Shane chuckled and asked Carlos beside him. A trace of ruthlessness flashed across the depths of Carlos¡¯ eyes. He unconsciously moved forward. If he ever discovered that Jaidon was in danger, he would definitely attack regardless of the consequences. Even if the Booker Family was destroyed, as long as there was still Jaidon, the alchemist, it would rise again sooner or later, and perhaps become even stronger. On the stage, Jaidon¡¯s sloppy posture drew Gage¡¯s anger. ¡°Are you looking down on me?¡± ¡°If you say so.¡± Gage couldn¡¯t restrain himself any longer. ¡°Fierce Wind Palm!¡± The moment he came up, he immediately used a High-Grade Yellow rank technique! A cyan-colored palm silhouette formed in the air and a gust of wind blew towards Jaidon. Without a doubt, this attack had the power of a Battle General. ¡°Is this Gage trying to kill Jaidon? Jaidon is only a Battle Apprentice!¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Even a Battle Master would be severely injured, let alone a Battle Apprentice.¡± ¡°As expected of a Battle General.¡± The attack hadn¡¯t even reached Jaidon, but his face was already hurting. A Medium-Grade Level-one Battle General¡¯s status wasn¡¯t something to be taken lightly. No one believed that Jaidon would be able to withstand this attack. ¡°Devouring Golden Body!¡± ¡°Taiji Fist!¡± ¡°Eight-Grade Blast!¡± With a soft shout, Jaidon¡¯s tall and straight body seemingly grew even bigger. His body transformed into a very attractive bronze-colored skin. Not only that, but Jaidon had also combined the power of the Taichi Fist with the hidden force of the Eight-Grade Blast. With two Low-Grade Mystic rank techniques and a heaven-defying body cultivation technique, Jaidon was prepared to meet Gage¡¯s attack head-on. Jaidon also unleashed a palm strike. The two extremely tyrannical attacks collided, making creaking sounds. The limestone slab beneath their feet had long collapsed into ruins. Boom! Bang! Two figures were sent flying. Jaidon was actually on par with Gage! Everyone¡¯s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. Jaidon was able to withstand a blow when there was such a huge disparity in their cultivation levels? It was unbelievable! Sienna, who¡¯d been constantly paying attention to the situation in the surroundings, froze as well, and she gazed at the tall figure on the arena with disbelief. Even she was barely able to block such a violent attack. However, Jaidon didn¡¯t seem to be struggling. Gage¡¯s lips twitched as he was forced backward. He was now 100% certain that Jaidon was the black-robed man from back then! Even if it was possible for one¡¯s physique to be similar to another person, their attacking methods could not be faked. It was Jaidon who had killed his brother Hank! ¡°Jaidon, it was indeed you who killed Hank. I¡¯m going to kill you today!¡± The berserk Gage completely disregarded his numb palm. He concentrated his Essence Energy to launch another attack at Jaidon. This time, Jaidon was up against a berserk Battle General. His situation was precarious. Carlos, who was below the stage, couldn¡¯t help but stand up. Jaidon could lose his life at any moment. However, Shane walked up to Carlos and patted his shoulder lightly. ¡°Brother Carlos, why are you in such a hurry?¡± ¡°Could it be that you¡¯re planning to interfere with the battle?¡± Shane had already learned from Gage¡¯s behavior that Jaidon was Hank¡¯s murderer. He couldn¡¯t let Carlos ruin this show so easily. Bang! Bang! Bang! Both of them took the fierce approach, and the arena was badly damaged. However, Jaidon managed to block Gage¡¯s attacks every time. This undoubtedly made him even angrier. ¡°Let¡¯s see if you can withstand the next strike!¡± ¡°Essence Shattering Palm!¡± Essence energy frantically surged into Gage¡¯s palm. Even the essence energy in the sky and earth was stirred. ¡°This is a High-Grade Yellow-rank skill, Essence Shattering Palm?¡± It was a palm technique equally famous as the Booker Clan¡¯s Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm. In the past, Jaidon would still have been able to use the Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm to resist, but now, he was practically sending himself to his death. His eyes darkened and he could not be bothered to hide anymore. ¡°Cold Winter Palm!¡± Suddenly, the essence energy from the sky and earth surged towards Jaidon¡¯s palm and gradually formed an ice-cold essence energy palm! ¡°A Mystic-rank martial skill!¡± Many people who knew their stuff exclaimed! Even Shane, who was originally just watching the show, could not sit still anymore. He did not expect that there was a Mystic-rank martial skill in Green Valley Town. A look of greed flashed across his eyes. If he had this martial skill, their Warden Family¡¯s status would rise to another level. The other small families looked at the Booker Family with fear. They did not expect that the Booker Family actually had a Mystic-rank technique. They had really hidden it well. However, the Booker Family was in a daze. They had no idea how Jaidon had acquired such a powerful martial technique. That was something that could stir up the essence energy of heaven and earth! A trace of ruthlessness flashed past Gage¡¯s eyes. ¡°So what if it¡¯s a Mystic-rank skill? I will personally kill you today!¡± Rumble! An extremely violent attack exploded on the stage. Surging essence energy rippled out. The arena completely collapsed at this moment, and both of their attacks were extremely ferocious. In the beginning, both sides had been evenly matched. Jaidon had even slightly suppressed Gage. But with the passage of time, Jaidon¡¯s limited essence energy simply could not sustain such a powerful move. Gradually, he began to show signs of weakness. ¡°Hahaha, Jaidon, oh Jaidon, so what if you have a Mystic-rank technique? You¡¯re only at the Battle Apprentice level. Wanting to fight me is simply a fool¡¯s dream!¡± After saying that, Gage increased his essence energy, and his attack became even stronger. Jaidon was forced to retreat. He was about to be knocked off the stage. And if the Warden family won the competition, not only would they not return his father, they might even make things worse for them. Thinking about that, a trace of madness flashed across Jaidon¡¯s eyes. ¡°I¡¯m serious about fighting to my death!¡± Jaidon disregarded what everyone thought was a crazy move. He stopped the Cold Winter Palm and used his body to receive Gage¡¯s attack. ¡°Jaidon!¡± Upon seeing the almost suicidal action, Carlos wanted to use all his powers to save Jaidon, but Shane at the side had already noticed his intentions and immediately stopped Carlos. The atmosphere suddenly became strange. Was Jaidon really courting death? The violent attacks bombarded Jaidon¡¯s chest. The pain of his flesh being torn apart spread out, causing Jaidon to nearly cry out. It was too painful! However, Jaidon could not just sit there and wait for death. He knew that if he relaxed slightly, he would lose his life in an instant. ¡°Devour! Devour with all your might!¡± Energy surged into Jaidon¡¯s body and was converted into Devouring Points. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100 Devouring Points!¡± ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100 Devouring Points!¡± ¡­ The notification sounds continued to ring out as Jaidon¡¯s body was further damaged, his body breaking apart inch by inch. ¡°Absorb! Keep absorbing!¡± Gage realized that he was in deep trouble.. Chapter 31 - Traitor Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Gage realized that he could not control the essence energy in his body at all. The essence energy seemed to have gone crazy as if it had seen the most delicious thing in the world. It surged out uncontrollably. As for Jaidon, he spent all the Devouring Points he had obtained to increase his cultivation level. He could feel the ceiling to the Level-nine Battle Apprentice rank being pried open bit by bit. He was about to make a breakthrough. Boom!!! He made a breakthrough! When the last few inches of Jaidon¡¯s body were about to break, he finally leveled up! A yellow glow appeared. Jaidon had advanced to Level-nine Battle Apprentice. Not only that, but he had also fully recovered. ¡°Essence Energy Armor, activate!¡± His unbelievably solid foundation allowed Jaidon to obtain the Essence Energy Armor at Level-nine Battle Apprentice! His true fighting prowess was comparable to any Battle Master. ¡°Cold Winter Palm!¡± Jaidon turned his palm towards Gage, who had already exhausted all his tricks. Gage¡¯s energy center had long since been exhausted, and he could only watch helplessly as the palm struck him. His entire body was frozen stiff, and he was instantly blasted out of the arena. The winner of this match was Jaidon! The crowd fell silent. The turn of events was too shocking for them to react. In just a few seconds, the situation had completely reversed. The originally overpowering Gage had now become a loser. This meant that the Warden Family had lost! Jaidon deserved to be crowned the champion of the younger generation of Green Valley Town. ¡°Impossible! This is impossible!!!¡± Shane watched as his son was utterly defeated. Then, he stared fixedly at the high-spirited young man on the stage. A Battle General had lost to a mere Battle Apprentice, just how humiliating was this?! How would his Warden family raise their heads in Green Valley Town in the future? Looking at Gage, he was most likely crippled as well. The essence energy undulations on his body were almost nonexistent. He had lost two sons consecutively, and one of them was a genius supposed to inherit his family business in the future. But just like that, his future was ruined and he had become crippled! ¡°Jaidon, pay with your life!¡± Shane was clearly a sore loser. Jaidon pursed his lips. Who was the one who had happily agreed to fight to their deaths? Why was he turning hostile now? Speaking of which, Shane had to thank Jaidon for not killing his son. Shane¡¯s attacks had been blocked by Carlos once earlier, so it was naturally impossible for him to succeed now. The two of them immediately exchanged blows. Shane was unable to break out of the encirclement. The people from the Booker and Warden Families all had their daggers drawn in this short period of time. Under such circumstances, a battle might break out the next second, so they had no choice but to be careful. ¡°Carlos, this little bastard killed my son Hank and crippled my son Gage. If I don¡¯t kill him today, your Booker Family can forget about keeping your foot in Green Valley Town!¡± In other words, the two families would fight to their deaths! ¡°Hehe, do you think our Booker Family is afraid of you? You set the rules for the arena battle, and you¡¯re the one who broke the rules. Do you really think that the Warden Family has that much power?¡± The sense of hostility was unusually strong. Even the people from Golden Saber Dojo were paying attention to the changes in the situation. Right at this moment, a voice resounded throughout the surroundings. ¡°Old Warden dog, if you do not wish for your son to lose his head, hand over my father.¡± Jaidon held Gage by the neck and said arrogantly. In any case, he had no intention of settling this matter peacefully that day. He was crazy! Almost everyone had this thought. Was the Booker Family crazy? They dared to openly provoke the Warden Family. Did they want to die? However, if the Warden family had not pressed them, things would not have come to this. Seeing that the big families were about to start fighting, the small families all wanted to avoid it. They no longer dared to stay in the Warden residence, fearing that they would be implicated. The Golden Saber Dojo, on the other hand, was in a wait-and-see state and was not in any hurry to take sides. ¡°Father!¡± Gage said with a face that had turned purplish red from the suffocation. Seeing this scene, Shane was completely enraged, but he knew that he could not let his emotions affect his decisions. One wrong move would lead to huge repercussions. Taking a deep breath, Shane put down his hand filled with elemental energy. ¡°Go, let them go.¡± After that, his subordinates went to release Leon and the others. Jaidon only relaxed when people from the Booker family reported that they had been safely sent home. During this period, nobody knew what the Great Elder of the Booker Family was secretly discussing with the other four elders. This was especially true for the Great Elder, who kept turning to secretly look at Shane. The others might not have noticed this, but Jaidon had. There was definitely nothing good about Bryson, that traitor. ¡°Can you release Gage now?¡± Shane gritted his teeth as he spoke, hating Jaidon to the bone. ¡°No, you still have to let us leave safely¡­¡± However, before Jaidon could finish speaking, a powerful fist came from behind him. He didn¡¯t even have time to think before he rolled to avoid the attack. After that, a black-robed man grabbed Gage and left. Even if Jaidon wanted to catch up, it was too late. Moreover, Jaidon didn¡¯t want to chase after him. The other party¡¯s energy fluctuations clearly indicated that he was a Battle General. Even if he chased after him, it would not be good for them. ¡°Carlos, do you really think that the Warden Family won¡¯t dare to destroy the Booker Family?¡± Shane narrowed his eyes, revealing a dangerous aura. However, before Carlos could say anything, the five elders of the Booker Family betrayed him. ¡°Mr. Warden, our Booker Family has no intention of becoming enemies with the Warden Family. We hope that we can settle this peacefully.¡± The Great Elder Bryson spoke, and the other elders nodded as well. ¡°That¡¯s right, Mr. Warden. It¡¯s all Jaidon¡¯s fault. We are willing to hand him over. We only hope that the two families can get along harmoniously.¡± Until now, they had yet to realize how much effort Jaidon had put into the elixir business. Once Jaidon died, the Booker Family¡¯s elixir sales would collapse at any moment. By then, they would have no power to go against the Warden Family. But the five old fellows didn¡¯t know all of this. ¡°Shut up! When has our Booker Family ever been afraid!¡± Carlos was also furious, angry that they did not bother to put up a fight! They were just a bunch of spineless old fogies. They had already come so far, did they really think that the Warden Family would get along with them? From the moment they started producing medicinal pills to oppose the Warden Family, the two families were already destined to be at odds. The funny thing was that they still could not see the situation clearly and still had naive thoughts. If they handed Jaidon over, not only would they not benefit, it would also throw away the source of power that could potentially resist the Warden Family. How foolish! But before Carlos could say anything. The five elders surrounded Carlos and said apologetically, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Clan Leader. This matter concerns the survival of the Booker Family. We can¡¯t just watch the Booker Family perish.¡± Afterward, the five of them unleashed their Battle General cultivation and used their essence energy to trap Carlos. Carlos was unable to break through the energy barrier formed by the five of them for a short while. ¡°Haha, good!¡± Shane grinned maliciously. A giant hand formed from essence energy grabbed towards Jaidon! His target was Jaidon¡¯s Mystic-Grade martial technique! Chapter 32 - System Upgrade Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Devouring the Golden Body!¡± ¡°Cold Winter Palm!¡± A Mid Stage Battle General¡¯s attack was just too fast and powerful. As soon as Jaidon used his martial technique, he discovered that the ice palm was steadily losing ground. In a short moment, the attack broke through Jaidon¡¯s Cold Winter Palm and struck his chest. ¡°Pfft!¡± He spat out a mouthful of blood. He was injured. This made Jaidon realize that the gap between his status and that of a Mid Stage Battle General was simply too great. It was so great that if the other party attacked seriously, he would have no chance to resist. Even escaping was a dream. As for opening his chest to absorb the opponent¡¯s attack? Jaidon dared to fight to his death, but he cannot waste his life. Previously, when he fought with Gage, it was because he had been so close to breaking through. If he could not absorb enough energy to break through before his body was completely ruptured, he would probably have died. However, he won the gamble and successfully made a breakthrough. As for now, if he dared to act like before, he would die in minutes. On the other side, Sienna looked at that stubborn gaze with a complicated expression. Even when facing a Mid Stage Battle General, his aura still remained imposing. Her heart was filled with complicated emotions. ¡°Uncle Marcos, aren¡¯t we allies with the Booker Family? Aren¡¯t we going to make a move?¡± Glancing worriedly at Jaidon, Sienna looked at Marcos and opened her red lips. Marcos was the Silver Saber, second only to the Golden Saber in the Golden Saber Dojo. He himself was also a Level-two Battle General. If he made a move, he might be able to protect Jaidon. Shaking his head, Marcos replied in a soft voice, ¡°Although we¡¯re allies with the Booker Family, we don¡¯t have any substantial benefits here. We can¡¯t act recklessly.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± For some reason, Sienna felt a little stifled in her heart, but she did not know what to say. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go.¡± This matter was about to end. Ultimately, Jaidon and Gage were the only two geniuses that were lost. It was not a loss for the Golden Saber Dojo. In fact, it was a good thing. In the end, Jaidon was captured and Carlos was brought back to the Booker Family by the five elders. Shane looked at the distant group of Booker Family members and a cold smile appeared in his eyes. ¡°When I obtain the Mystic rank martial technique, I¡¯ll slowly settle the scores in the future!¡± ¡­ When Jaidon woke up again, he realized that he was in a dark dungeon. The air was somewhat humid, but fortunately, there was some candlelight that allowed him to see his surroundings clearly. However, Jaidon had no time to care about that. The first thing he did after waking up was to send his consciousness into the system. He remembered that after he entered Level-nine Battle Apprentice rank, he could activate his Essence Energy Armor. The system had also prompted a comprehensive update. ¡°Ding! System update completed!¡± As soon as he entered the system space, the system notified him. Jaidon excitedly opened the system. First, there were some changes to the character page. Host: Jaidon Cultivation: Early Stage Level-nine Battle Apprentice Devouring Points: 500 (Limits: None) Cultivation Method: Booker Family¡¯s Cultivation Technique, Flame Mantra, Devouring Golden Body Martial Skills: Stone Shattering Fist, Thousand Spirits Destructive Palm, Gold Ingot Fist, Eight-Grade Blast, Taiji Fist, Cold Winter Palm Innate Mystical Power: Berserk Bloodline: None Title: Alchemist Apprentice, Treasure Seeker Jaidon was stunned. Some things were missing, but there were also some things that piqued his interest. Berserk: Currently Level-one. After entering berserk mode, your status will be doubled, lasting 3 minutes. Side effect: Weakness for one day Charging time: One day Jaidon reckoned that it had transformed from his rage points. However, he preferred this kind of real ability. Treasure Seeker: Can search for items that can be devoured within 500 meters. He did not expect the system to be so generous as to give him another badge. Jaidon did not hesitate to wear it. In but an instant, Jaidon sensed that there was something nearby that could be devoured and absorbed. It was probably the Warden Family¡¯s treasury. If not for the fact that he was trapped, he would have immediately dived in and devoured everything. There was nothing else in his inventory, which caused Jaidon to feel somewhat disappointed. However, this disappointment disappeared in an instant. There was a shopping mall behind the inventory. It was similar to the gaming mall in his previous life. However, the things inside had a great variety! Heavenly Axe Combat power: ??? Effect: ??? Devouring Points required: 100,000¡­ Chaos Bead (Infinite Space) Combat power: ??? Effect: ??? Devouring Points required: 100,000¡­ Countless question marks appeared in Jaidon¡¯s mind. He could not even count how many Devouring Points he needed. Terrifying. It was too terrifying. He could even get his hands on something from the Primordial World. What could the system not do? As he continued to scroll down, Jaidon also saw some Chaos Essence Soul, Mysterious Purple Energy, Connate Way Body, Immortal Slaying Sword, Native bloodline, and even some Universe-destroying great divine power. Jaidon was drooling. However, when he suddenly saw the 500 Devouring Points in the upper right corner, he felt a faint sadness. This was the feeling of watching from afar and not being able to play with the items. His heart was itching. It was too unbearable. Any one of those things could probably make Jaidon the strongest man in the world. Unfortunately, he had to pay a price that probably no one in this world could afford. To put it simply, even if he sold the Mystic Realm, he would not be able to afford it¡­ He was way too poor. Of course, it didn¡¯t take long for Jaidon to get the system to show the items he could purchase. If he continued to watch all these heavenly items, his heart would probably be unable to take it. Out of sight, out of mind. However, with 500 Devouring Points, he really could not buy anything good. Suddenly, the door of the dungeon was opened. The person in the lead was Prince Darren. The black-clothed man who had saved Gage, Shane, and Gage himself followed behind him. Seeing Jaidon in a daze, Darren felt extremely satisfied. He had been thinking about this scene day and night. Finally, it was here. ¡°Jaidon, today I will let you experience a fate worse than death!¡± ¡°Experience the pain thousands of times worse than mine!¡± Only the heavens knew what it felt like to have one¡¯s manhood turn into meat paste under Jaidon¡¯s kick. However, Darren had experienced it before. With endless hatred in his eyes, Darren approached Jaidon, one step at a time. In his hand was a spiked club that had hooks all around it. He continuously brandished it at Jaidon¡¯s lower body. Darren wanted to force Jaidon towards despair step by step. Shane did not stop him. The Warden Family wanted to use this opportunity to build a relationship with the Crown Prince. At the same time, they would wait until Jaidon could not take it anymore and force him to tell them about the Mystic-rank martial arts technique. It would be killing two birds with one stone.. Chapter 33 - Warden Familys Treasure Vault Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Jaidon, you shall suffer and cry in pain!¡± It was as if Darren was possessed. The more he laughed, the happier he became. He was dancing with joy. Jaidon was stunned. ¡°Could he really have gone mad?¡± Jaidon muttered softly. However, in this dungeon, it was exceptionally ear-piercing. Darren¡¯s face immediately turned into the color of pig liver. ¡°F*ck! I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Darren could not take it anymore. He had had enough. He swung the spiked club viciously at Jaidon¡¯s crotch. ¡°How dare you! Let¡¯s see how you are going to kneel down and beg for mercy!¡± With his crazy expression and a frightening spiked club, an ordinary person would definitely be scared out of their wits. But Jaidon was not afraid! ¡°Devouring Golden Body, activate!¡± Clang! The club struck Jaidon¡¯s body, producing the sound of metal clashing. Without his cultivation, Darren could not even break Jaidon¡¯s defense. Darren looked as if he had seen a ghost after he landed the strike. He kept mumbling, ¡°Impossible.¡± Then, one strike after another. He only stopped when he was too tired and had collapsed on the ground. Jaidon laughed loudly and said mockingly, ¡°Crown Prince, aren¡¯t you quite impressive? Why do you only have this little strength? Are you trying to tickle me?¡± Every shield would have an opening, but Devouring Golden Body did not. It provided complete protection without any blind spots. Unless it was a martial artist, ordinary people would not be able to break through his defense. ¡°Ahhh!¡± Darren could not accept the scene before him and broke down. Shane, who was watching by the side, despised him in his heart. He was a prince after all. Was this all he had? Shane did not just keep watching. He handed a sharp sword used by martial artists to the prince and said, ¡°Your Highness, this is a High-Grade Yellow-rank sword. It can definitely break his body-tempering technique.¡± Only now did he clearly see that Jaidon was using a body-tempering cultivation technique. He no longer concealed the desire in his eyes. If he could obtain the rare body-tempering cultivation technique and Mystic-rank martial arts technique, he would have more confidence to crush the Booker Family and the Golden Saber Dojo. ¡°Haha, alright, I¡¯ll use this to kill you!¡± As he said that, Darren took the sword and slashed at the same spot once again. This strike would definitely cause spatter blood everywhere. However, Jaidon moved his legs and caught the sword between them. He then used his remaining strength to slash at Darren. ¡°No!¡± However, by the time he reacted, the sword had already arrived in front of him. Right now, he was just a piece of trash and could not even avoid such a feeble attack. Swoosh! The sword was extremely sharp. It cut off Darren¡¯s legs, and even his remaining manhood was removed. Blood was indeed spattered everywhere. Darren once again tasted the pain of losing his manhood! ¡°Kill him! Kill him for me!¡± The prince howled in pain as he pointed at Jaidon. Everything happened so quickly that even Shane was completely stunned. The development of the situation had completely surpassed his imagination. His hand immediately gathered essence energy, he wanted to cripple Jaidon with one palm strike. Jaidon would be like a cat on a hot tin roof. He could do whatever he wanted with Jaidon. However, before the attack could reach him, he saw Jaidon¡¯s strange smile. ¡°Clan Leader Warden, please take care of this trash. Also, I¡¯m taking all the things in the Warden Family¡¯s treasury. Bye-bye!¡± Jaidon crushed the teleportation talisman that he had bought with 500 Devouring Points and instantly disappeared. Teleportation Talisman (Treasure Teleportation): Teleports to the place with the most devouring value within a 500-meter radius. [Note: It can only be used once a day] Swish! Under their incredulous gazes, Jaidon¡¯s figure disappeared without a trace. After feeling some discomfort from the spatial teleportation, Jaidon regained his senses and saw a pile of treasures. ¡°I¡¯m rich! I¡¯m rich!¡± The thousand square meters of space was filled with all kinds of heavenly materials and treasures. Not only were there spiritual herbs, but there were also weapons and medicinal pills. If he could devour all of them, it would be hard to imagine how many Devouring Points Jaidon would obtain. ¡°Devouring Hand, devour them all!¡± After the system upgrade, he no longer relied on his body to devour. Instead, it relied on Devouring Hand to devour energy. Anything that came into contact with it could be devoured. ¡°Ding! Devouring points +10!¡± ¡°Ding! Devouring points +100!¡± ¡°Ding! Devouring points +56!¡± Ding! ¡­ Jaidon didn¡¯t care about anything else. He absorbed everything he could see. It was the Warden family¡¯s items anyway. It would be a waste not to take it. ¡°Hehe, the Warden Family¡¯s treasury is really filled with valuable items. I wonder how long it took to gather so many things.¡± Thinking about the expressions on their faces when they realize what had happened, Jaidon felt extremely pleased. Shane, that old dog, would probably vomit blood from anger. By the time Jaidon had finished absorbing all of them, his Devouring Points had reached 40,000. Suddenly, Jaidon noticed a bottle of black medicinal liquid in a corner. He hastily picked it up and absorbed it. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host, you have obtained 10,000 Devouring Points from Devouring Earth Dragon¡¯s essence blood.¡± Jaidon jumped in fright. What was this thing? It was actually worth 10,000 Devouring Points? Wasn¡¯t it too awesome? It was just a small bottle. Seemed like the Warden Family had managed to collect some truly incredible treasures all these years. Unfortunately, they were all devoured by him now. ¡°Beep! Activate Beast King¡¯s bloodline!¡± Beast King¡¯s Bloodline: Gather 10,000 different Demonic Beast Bloodlines and you can obtain the Beast King¡¯s Bloodline (1/10,000) Just as the devouring points were about to reach 60,000, the Warden Family¡¯s treasury was finally robbed clean by Jaidon. It was so empty that it could even produce an echo. Coincidentally at that time, Shane and the others rushed over. When he saw the state of the treasure vault, his expression froze on the spot. Especially when he noticed that the black medicinal liquid bottle in Jaidon¡¯s hand was empty. Not a single drop was left. It was all the Warden family¡¯s hard-earned treasure accumulated over the ages! Shane¡¯s heart was bleeding! He hated him to the core! He couldn¡¯t wait to kill this brat in front of him! ¡°Brat, where did you take these things?¡± Shane asked indignantly. Jaidon burped and said indifferently, ¡°I ate it all. It¡¯s all in my stomach.¡± ¡°Do you think I¡¯m stupid?¡± ¡°How do you know that I treat you like a fool?¡± Shane was about to go mad with rage, but when he swept his gaze over, there was no trace of any treasure at all. ¡°Heavenly Ring, he must have the Heavenly Ring!¡± Darren said weakly. He was much smarter than the people from the Warden family. ¡°Heavenly Ring?¡± In an instant, Shane¡¯s eyes practically glowed. He had not expected Jaidon to have so many treasures on him. That was fine as well. Since there was no exit to this secret chamber, Jaidon would definitely die that day. He will make him spit out everything later. Jaidon didn¡¯t dare underestimate these people. After all, Shane himself was a Mid Stage Battle General rank martial artist. Underestimating him would result in death. ¡°Then let me show you this move!¡± Chapter 34 - Terrifying Earth Bursting Stars Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°System, I¡¯ll buy this technique!¡± There were many single-use skills in the system. Although they were expensive, they were worth it. Earth Bursting Star (Small): Forms into a small meteorite. It has a large area of damage, suction force, and fire attribute damage. Devouring Points required for purchase: 30,000 points Jaidon gritted his teeth and bought it. This was the ultimate move of one of the greatest villains in Anime from his previous life. It was more than enough to deal with the Warden family. ¡°Earth Bursting Star!¡± Following Jaidon¡¯s shout, the entire secret chamber began to quake. The rumbling sounds of countless stones falling from the sky could be heard. Under the terrifying suction force, Jaidon escaped from the secret chamber and flew into the sky above the Warden residence. He rose higher and higher, and only stopped when he was tens of meters above the ground and could see the entire residence. The commotion caused at the Warden residence was really too loud. Even in the middle of the night, it attracted the attention of many people. ¡°Oh my god, is that a deity? How can he fly?¡± ¡°Such a terrifying energy fluctuation, how could he appear in Green Valley Town? It¡¯s too strong, could it be Clan Leader Warden?¡± ¡°How terrifying. I should stay far away to avoid being caught up in that.¡± Some were curious, some were fearful, and some were even prepared to risk their lives to investigate. A figure illuminated by the Earth Bursting Stars floated in the air, looking down on the Warden residence with a cold gaze. Countless rocks and houses were sucked into the Earth Bursting Star, forming a huge ball with a diameter of tens of meters. The energy inside was even more shocking. ¡°What level is this move?¡± When the Mid Stage Battle General Shane saw the Earth Bursting Stars, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a deep sense of fear. He would die! If he took it head-on, he would definitely die! No! This was not an attack that a Battle General could unleash. Perhaps only the legendary Battle King could unleash such a powerful attack. But the Warden Family did not provoke such an expert! But when their gazes swept towards the tiny figure beside the meteorite, their faces instantly revealed astonishment. It was Jaidon! It really was Jaidon! No matter how hard they racked their brains, they could not figure out how Jaidon, a mere Battle Apprentice, could unleash an attack so far beyond his level. Even if he cultivated a body tempering cultivation technique for a million years, it was impossible. Unless Jaidon had an expert helping him! Yes! ¡®I see.¡¯ Why had Jaidon recovered and regained his standing, and had all sorts of incredible trump cards? There must be an expert helping him. The others also realized that. However, before they could run, they saw the meteorite stop absorbing and expanding. It suddenly smashed toward them. A terrifying pressure descended, bringing with it raging flames and a powerful gravitational force. In the face of this powerful aura, even the status of a Battle General was too insignificant. After all, Jaidon had spent 30,000 points on this move. Even now, his heart was aching. What a loss. However, when he thought about how the Warden family dared to imprison his father, a fierce look flashed across his eyes. If he didn¡¯t teach them a lesson, they would think that they were very impressive! No one knew that there was always someone better! Boom! The meteorite crashed down and a huge pit appeared. Half of the Warden Family, which occupied an area of over ten thousand square meters, had been turned into ruins. Moreover, flames were still spreading. If they were not stopped, the entire Warden Family would be reduced to dust. As for Shane and the other Battle Generals, they were all seriously injured and barely managed to avoid this attack. However, Darren had died inside. At that time, the situation was dangerous. They couldn¡¯t even run fast by themselves, so how would they have the time to care about a prince like him? In the end, Darren, whose legs were cut, was sucked into the Earth Bursting Stars and instantly turned to dust. He died immediately. Seeing the flames at the Warden residence soar into the sky, Jaidon chuckled and disappeared into the night. With so many points on him, Jaidon would be able to protect himself even if Shane and the others caught up. However, he couldn¡¯t return to the Booker Residence. It wasn¡¯t that he was afraid, but that there was no need for him to waste his points fighting against the five Elders. Needless to say, Jaidon knew that as long as he entered the Booker Residence, those five old fellows would definitely capture him and send him to the Warden Residence to claim credit. He might even implicate his father. Thus, he decided to enter the mountain range. ¡­ A day later, outside the Demon Forest Mountain Range, Jaidon was sizing up this mysterious mountain range. This was a paradise for explorers and a hell for humans. Countless demonic beasts were wreaking havoc within. If one was not careful, one could fall into an endless abyss. Jaidon opened up the map and marked out the areas with the most demonic beasts before preparing to head there. Even Jaidon would have to spend a lot of effort to obtain 10,000 demonic beasts¡¯ essence blood. After all, even if one had to kill 10,000 pigs, one would still need to slash the knife 10,000 times. Furthermore, this place was filled with danger. ¡°Hey you over there, please wait.¡± Before entering, Jaidon was stopped by someone. It was an honest-looking middle-aged man. At a glance, he gave off a kind and honest feeling. Jaidon did not say anything. He simply looked at the other party, maintaining a certain distance between them. ¡°We found a Spiritual Flame Flower. I wonder if you have any thoughts of forming a team?¡± However, Jaidon noticed that the other party¡¯s eyes had inadvertently glanced at the luggage on his back. ¡°Really? The Spiritual Flame Flower is a good thing. Can I really join?¡± Jaidon acted like a young explorer who had yet to experience the world and acted extremely curious about it. The middle-aged man smiled and rubbed the back of his head as he said, ¡°Of course. We welcome everyone with aspirations.¡± After saying that, he brought Jaidon to a relatively remote area on the outskirts of the Demon Forest Mountain Range, claiming that they were meeting up there. Using his treasure seeker ability, Jaidon sensed the dagger under the man¡¯s sleeve and could not help but sneer. ¡°I really don¡¯t know who is going to rob whom¡­¡± ¡°Uncle, how long till we arrive?¡± ¡°Soon, soon!¡± The middle-aged man became impatient. After reaching the place, he exposed the fangs hidden in the darkness. Four or five of his companions surrounded Jaidon. ¡°Are these our companions? Then, let¡¯s head out together to find the Spiritual Flame Flower,¡± said Jaidon with a cold sarcastic tone. However, it was clear that the middle-aged man did not notice his tone. He laughed loudly and looked at Jaidon like an idiot. ¡°Kid, hand over your valuables, or else¡­¡± As he spoke, they took out weapons to threaten Jaidon. They were all Level-seven or Level-eight Battle Apprentices. ¡°Hehe, I have a lot of valuable things. It all depends on whether you have the strength to take them!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Jaidon executed his movement technique, his figure as fast as lightning. ¡°Not good!¡± The middle-aged leader finally realized that something was wrong. But it was too late! Three seconds later, all five of them fell to their knees, clutching their stomachs in pain. ¡°Hand over all your valuables, or else¡­¡± Chapter 35 - Entering the Demon Forest Mountain Range Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Please spare me, please spare me!¡± When the few of them saw that they had met a tough opponent, they immediately knelt down and begged for mercy. In their line of work, those who were too bold for their own good would always die. Jaidon collected their bags one by one. However, they were all poor and only had 200 to 300 Devouring Points worth of items. That¡¯s right. If they weren¡¯t poor, they wouldn¡¯t have to resort to robbing a young man to sustain their lives. Surprisingly, Jaidon found a map. It was a map of the Demon Forest Mountain Range. There was a small red dot on it, which pointed to the Spiritual Flame Flower. ¡°Let me ask you, is the Spiritual Flame Flower really here?¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± The few of them nodded fervently. ¡°Do you guys think I am that easy to fool? If there really is one, why don¡¯t you go get it yourself?¡± Jaidon had beheaded one of them with a swing of his sword. He looked at them with a ferocious glint in his eyes, scaring them into kowtowing. ¡°We also wanted to do that but we¡¯re nowhere near strong enough. Spiritual Flame Flower is protected by the surrounding Fire Wolves. How could we possibly dare to go there?¡± Seeing that the few of them were of no value, Jaidon killed them all. Leaving behind witnesses was not his style. Moreover, these people were not good people. The Spiritual Flame Flower was a decent spiritual herb. It was a Level-two spiritual herb. However, the Fire Wolves weren¡¯t easy to deal with, either. The Fire Wolves were Level-two demonic beasts, and each of them was comparable to a Battle Master. Furthermore, they moved around in groups, so few people could gain an advantage in their territory. Of the 30,000 points in his body, 10,000 were used by Jaidon to level up. He had finally reached the peak of Level-nine. However, the Battle Master rank remained untouchable. He was only missing an opportunity. After all, Jaidon¡¯s foundation was very stable. There was no such thing as being stuck. Along the way, Jaidon felt that his speed was too slow and spent 10,000 Devouring Points to purchase a Low-Grade Wind Chasing Leopard Bloodline. His speed increased by a level instantly. Perhaps due to his bad luck, Jaidon had accidentally entered the territory of a Level-two demonic beast, the Gorilla. Just as he was about to retreat, Jaidon suddenly recalled that he needed to gather 10,000 types of Demonic Beast Blood Essence to activate the Beast King¡¯s Bloodline. He immediately charged forward. What was there to be afraid of? ¡°Roar roar roar!¡± When the Gorilla saw someone invading, it waved its huge fists and pounded its chest, while its huge eyes stared at Jaidon. ¡°Come on, big fellow. I won¡¯t use my essence energy. Let¡¯s see which is stronger, your physical body or my Devouring Golden Body!¡± Facing this Level-two demonic beast, Jaidon activated Devouring Golden Body and exchanged a punch with it. What a powerful body! As expected of a demonic beast! Despite having activated Devouring Golden Body, Jaidon could still feel waves of numbness coming from his arm. The Gorilla was clearly enraged as well. It swung its huge fists at Jaidon, sending out punches one after another. Each punch was extremely powerful, and cracks appeared on the ground. Boom! Boom! Boom! ¡°Awesome!¡± The battle stimulated Jaidon¡¯s desire to fight and he fought even more valiantly. Wherever the man and beast passed, trees fell and boulders cracked. Jaidon fought more valiantly as the battle progressed, but the Gorilla was soon terrified. It could not understand how a mere human could have such a powerful body. In the past, all the humans it met were killed by a single slap from him. Now, it was helpless. As time passed, Jaidon relied on his nimble movement techniques to continuously leave wounds on the Gorilla¡¯s body. The confrontation did not last long before the Gorilla fell because it was no match for Jaidon. Jaidon also successfully absorbed the Gorilla¡¯s blood essence. ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host, you have triggered the Devouring special characteristic and obtained the Devouring rank Master Ball.¡± Just as he absorbed the Gorilla¡¯s blood essence, the system notification sounded. Devouring rank? Jaidon suddenly recalled that the Devouring Golden Body cultivation technique was also at the Devouring rank. That should be very impressive. [Devouring Ball: A Master Ball that comes from a different space, and has experienced a long time. It has crossed countless dimensions and has the Devouring attribute.] [Rarity: Five stars] [Effect: 100% chance of capturing animals weaker than the user. The animal can be equipped with the Devouring attribute.] Although it was not as rare as Devouring the Golden Body, it was still a decently precious item. Of course, what Jaidon looked forward to the most was still the devouring attribute. Anything else was boring. Along the way, Jaidon also encountered some demonic beast cubs. However, their potential for growth was too limited. Some of them, even at the peak of their adulthood, were only at Level-one. Jaidon could kill them with a single punch. He couldn¡¯t possibly subdue them and raise them as mascots, right? As time passed, Jaidon had already been in the Demon Forest Mountain Range for a day. His entire body was covered in blood. His gains were not small either. He had already collected more than 50 demonic beast blood essence and obtained over 1000 Devouring Points. Suddenly, an air-piercing sound was heard as a white-robed woman rushed towards him. This woman didn¡¯t have any makeup on, but she was extremely beautiful. Her skin seemed so soft it could be broken with a single blow, and her appearance could cause a state to fall. Her eyes were pure and spirited, and the black hair on her back was tied up casually. She clearly hadn¡¯t dressed up any special, yet it was impossible to forget her even with a single glance. What Jaidon was most concerned about was not her appearance, but the elemental energy fluctuations emanating from her body. A Battle General! Moreover, she was even stronger than Shane! Jaidon could not afford to provoke such an expert. He hurriedly tried to make way. After all, no matter how beautiful she was, he had to have the life to enjoy it. However, God seemed to be joking with him. He clearly didn¡¯t want to cause trouble, but trouble just had to find him. ¡°Ahem, may I ask for your help with something?¡± The woman was severely injured. She stood before Jaidon and looked at him expectantly. Looking at this fairy-like figure, Jaidon could not help but stare blankly. Even the two-dimensional wives in his previous life were not as ethereal as this woman in front of him. Jaidon¡¯s dazed look was noticed by the woman. She couldn¡¯t help but frown. However, a helpless expression also appeared on her face. She was already used to such gazes, but she didn¡¯t have much time to waste now. Soon, Jaidon snapped out of his daze. He silently cursed himself for having such low self-restraint. Just this bit of beauty was enough to mesmerize him. ¡®Bah, I, Jaidon, am not that kind of person.¡¯ After taking a deep breath, Jaidon examined the woman in front of him again and asked, ¡°Do I know you?¡± The woman was stunned and said in a daze, ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t know you, do I have any reason to help you?¡± The lady thought about it and realized that it made sense. But she immediately reacted. Reason my ass. I¡¯m so pretty, shouldn¡¯t I be helped? Ever since she was young, she had never seen someone as strange as Jaidon. Jaidon rubbed his hands and chuckled. ¡°If it is within my abilities, I can help you.. However, you will need to pay me a little¡­¡± Chapter 36 - Lightning Tribulation Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Jaidon wasn¡¯t afraid of causing trouble at all, but he was afraid of causing trouble for no reason. Even if she was a beauty, Jaidon had to think of a way to maximize his benefits. At the very least, he could not lose out on himself. ¡°Alright!¡± Not long after, the white-robed beauty agreed and handed Jaidon a porcelain bottle and a jade slip. ¡°Take this jade slip to the Heavenly Sword Sect. This is the payment for you, a Small Revitalizing Pill.¡± Jaidon opened the porcelain bottle and saw a white Small Revitalizing Pill inside. His face lit up with joy. He did not expect her to be a rich lady. After he obtained the title of Alchemist Apprentice, he had learned a lot more about alchemy. The medicinal pill before him was a Level-two medicinal pill. Jaidon estimated that after devouring it, he would be able to obtain several thousand Devouring points. He¡¯d earned it. Seeing that Jaidon was smiling so widely, the woman in white was instantly displeased. ¡°Hey, did you hear me or not? This jade slip is very precious. You absolutely cannot lose it.¡± Jaidon waved his hand. ¡°Got it.¡± He was clearly distracted. The white-robed woman was about to explode from anger. She had never seen someone like this before. What was it called again? Yes, it was a case of forgetting lust for profit. If she were to meet this guy again, she would definitely teach him a lesson. Suddenly, an air-piercing sound came from behind. The white-robed woman¡¯s expression suddenly changed as she hurriedly said, ¡°Leave quickly, there are people catching up.¡± ¡°What level are they at?¡± If their cultivation levels were lower, Jaidon might be able to help. ¡°The peak of Battle General¡­¡± The smile on Jaidon¡¯s face suddenly froze. He then activated Devouring Golden Body, his movement technique, and Wind Chasing Leopard Bloodline to escape like the wind. He only left behind one sentence¡ª ¡°Miss, hold them off for me for now. I will definitely deliver the item. We will meet again!¡± His voice grew further and further away. After a few breaths, Jaidon¡¯s figure disappeared. Only the woman in white was left in frustration. It wasn¡¯t that he was afraid, but the disparity in their levels was just too great. Shane Warden, a mid-stage Battle General, was already able to thrash Jaidon, let alone someone a few levels higher. Wasn¡¯t that just asking for his life? At the very least, the current Jaidon was incapable of fighting back. After running a long distance, Jaidon finally stopped to rest. He first devoured the Small Revitalizing Pill and obtained 2,000 points. Then, he took out the jade slip. ¡°Deliver it to the Heavenly Sword Sect¡­¡± Jaidon was extremely familiar with this sect. Jaidon was once an outer disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Unfortunately, he was crippled by a fellow disciple bribed by the prince and then expelled from the Heavenly Sword Sect. Cripples had no right to stay in the Heavenly Sword Sect. This was the last sentence of the deacon who had chased him out. Jaidon would definitely repay this debt to the sect. However, now was not the time! Jaidon arrived at the Demonic Beast Canyon. There was a river flowing with essence energy. Naturally, there were countless demonic beasts on either side of the river. His objective on this trip was precisely these demonic beasts. ¡­ Five days later, Jaidon hid beneath the river flow, holding his breath. An alert Early-Stage Level-three demonic beast was slowly walking towards the river. It was a Black Armored Turtle with extremely powerful defensive abilities. Because he had alerted the enemy earlier, Jaidon had no choice but to wait for his prey to take the bait. If it were not for the fact that the Black Armored Turtle¡¯s shell was too hard, he would have long since attacked it. Previously, Jaidon had slashed at the Black Armored Turtle tens of times, causing a crack to appear on his sword. Yet, the Black Armored Turtle was unscathed. The Black Armored Turtle seemed to be extremely sensitive to its surroundings. It shook its huge head and looked around in confusion, but it did not discover any danger. Then, it lowered its head and drank some water. Slurp slurp¡­ A good opportunity! Just waiting for it to show its head. Jaidon, who was hiding underwater, was overjoyed. With the help of the pushing force, his body erupted with unparalleled speed. ¡°Wave Breaker Swordsmanship!¡± It was a sword-type martial art in the Booker Family¡¯s Scroll Storage room. Jaidon had spent hundreds of Devouring points to learn it. Swoosh! The sword pierced through the water and stabbed the Black Armored Turtle¡¯s head, instantly killing it. This was already the 300th type of Demonic Beast. In the past few days, Jaidon had killed so many creatures that his hands had gone soft, and his combat experience had been rising rapidly. However, it was a pity that he had yet to achieve a breakthrough to become a Battle Master. He was already very powerful, but he was still unable to break through. ¡°System, what¡¯s going on? Why can¡¯t I break through?¡± Could it be that the system had a flaw that prevented him from breaking through the level of a Battle Apprentice? That was impossible! Even the Heavenly Axe could be bought, so there was no way there would be such a fatal restriction! ¡°Should we cancel the blocked heavenly tribulation?¡± Jaidon: ¡­ ¡°What does this mean? Where did this heavenly tribulation come from?¡± Jaidon was completely confused. Wasn¡¯t I just asking why I couldn¡¯t break through? Was the system trying to kill me? Was it unhappy with me? ¡°Because the host¡¯s soul is incompatible with this world, every major breakthrough requires a baptism of lightning tribulation.¡± ¡°The first lightning tribulation has been automatically blocked for the host.¡± After hearing the system¡¯s explanation, Jaidon finally understood why he was unable to break through to the Battle Master realm. It turned out that it was really the system¡¯s doing. Without undergoing the lightning tribulation, one would not be able to obtain the acknowledgment of the power of the world, and thus, one would not be able to break through the realms of this world. So that was the case. Jaidon finally understood. ¡°System, is the lightning tribulation powerful?¡± ¡°¡­¡± After a long time, the system finally gave an answer. ¡°Even a Battle General would die if they weren¡¯t careful.¡± ¡­ Jaidon was flabbergasted. ¡®I just want to become a Battle Master. How am I supposed to survive this lightning tribulation?¡¯ If even a Battle General was going to die, wouldn¡¯t a Battle Apprentice like him be extremely insignificant? Jaidon finally understood why the lightning tribulation had been blocked by the system. It was afraid that a bolt of lightning would kill him! However, if he couldn¡¯t break through, it would be very difficult for his status to improve further. Jaidon felt conflicted. ¡°Let¡¯s do it!¡± Wasn¡¯t it just a lightning tribulation? ¡®When have I, Jaidon, ever been afraid of anyone?¡¯ ¡®If the lightning tribulation is descending because the heavens are dissatisfied with me, then I, Jaidon, will accept it!¡¯ If he did not even dare to face the tribulation, how would he have the courage to challenge the real experts and protect the people around him? ¡°System, cancel the block!¡± This time, Jaidon¡¯s voice was sonorous and powerful without any hesitation. Boom! Just as Jaidon finished speaking, a clap of thunder suddenly sounded from the clear sky. The voice gave Jaidon a fright. He had never thought that the lightning tribulation would descend so quickly and he was not yet ready. Dark clouds gathered and white lightning began to brew within. The birds and beasts in the area all left with fear. They were naturally afraid of the power of nature. ¡°Devouring Golden Body, activate!¡± Jaidon stood on the ground, his body standing atop a tree trunk. He stared at the lightning tribulation, his eyes filled with determination. At that moment, a bold thought appeared within Jaidon¡¯s mind.. Chapter 37 - Demonic Beasts, Im Coming Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Demonic beasts were innately resistant to lightning tribulations, and lightning tribulations were their nemesis. If he could use the lightning tribulation to harvest the demonic beasts, then his harvests¡­ Jaidon didn¡¯t dare to imagine. There was no lack of demonic beasts in this Demonic Beast Canyon, they were practically everywhere. Killing a peak Level-two demonic beast would normally be extremely difficult. Jaidon had waited for an entire day before finding the weakness of the Black Armored Turtle. Such a method of killing the demonic beasts was too slow. If he really wanted to gather the blood essence of 10,000 types of demonic beasts to activate his Beast King Bloodline, how long would it take him to kill them? Once this bold idea popped up, no one could change Jaidon¡¯s mind. The thought of killing off demonic beasts all at once made Jaidon¡¯s heart leap with joy. Such a hard to obtain item was definitely not anything ordinary. He was definitely going to get this Beast King Bloodline! As soon as he activated Devouring Golden Body, the lightning tribulation in the sky seemed to grow even more violent. However, at this moment, Jaidon¡¯s heart seemed to contract rapidly. This feeling¡­ It was the same feeling he had when he encountered the Thunder Source Wood at the Violet Royal Auction House. ¡°Thunder Source Wood¡­¡± ¡°Thunder Source Wood¡­¡± Jaidon muttered to himself. After a moment, his eyes suddenly widened. He finally understood that what he needed to upgrade Devouring Golden Body was lightning! Didn¡¯t that mean that all the lightning tribulations in this area could be used to upgrade the body-tempering cultivation technique¡ªDevouring Golden Body? The smile on Jaidon¡¯s face gradually widened. The lightning tribulation had yet to descend, but Jaidon already had many ideas. He could only wait for the lightning tribulation to descend and absorb them one by one. Within a radius of 10,000 meters, the sky was filled with dark clouds. White lightning was rapidly shuttling through the clouds, creating immense pressure. This was the power of the world, the lightning tribulation! Boom! Suddenly, lightning bolts that had been brewing for a long time suddenly covered an area of ten thousand meters. The sky above Jaidon was completely covered in white lightning. The combined white lights looked terrifyingly murderous. However, in the face of this terrifying lightning tribulation, Devouring Golden Body began to grow excited, causing Jaidon¡¯s body to tremble uncontrollably. These lightning bolts, capable of wounding a Battle General, drilled into Jaidon¡¯s body without any regard for his life. ¡°Aaah!¡± The pain came to him. It was too painful. The lightning bolts were like little snakes, biting Jaidon¡¯s body in crazy fervor. They would bite wherever there was flesh. It was even more torturous than ten thousand ants devouring one¡¯s heart. Every cell began to jump under the stimulation of the lightning, wanting to jump out of the body. However, once the lightning tribulation began, there was no turning back. Of course, Jaidon did not have any hopes of turning back. He himself wanted to take this path, even if it was a bloody one! ¡°Devouring Golden Body, absorb it!¡± Although his body was constantly growing stronger, Jaidon¡¯s consciousness had been obliterated by the Lightning Tribulation. A soul that did not belong to this world. The world¡¯s will would not allow him to exist. Just as Jaidon was losing consciousness, a voice came from his body. ¡°With the world as the cauldron, with the earth as the Pill Flame, with the void as the guide, with the chaos as the beginning¡­ with my own body, I devour all things¡­¡± Deep in his heart, a mysterious and ethereal voice suddenly sounded. The voice grew louder and louder in Jaidon¡¯s ears, like an ancient calling. This was the cultivation technique of Devouring Golden Body. Only two people in all existence have known this cultivation technique. One was Jaidon, and the other was the Devouring Emperor! ¡°Wake up!¡± Jaidon¡¯s consciousness suddenly returned, his entire body breaking out in cold sweat. If not for the mysterious Devouring Emperor¡¯s help, he might have died here. Crack! At this moment, the bronze skin on Jaidon¡¯s skin had completely faded. A brand new golden skin covered his entire body. It was golden in color, like a perfect piece of art devoid of all impurities. Devouring Golden Body had finally broken through! Devouring Golden Body (Level 1, Experience points: 999/1000) Unfortunately, he was stuck at the final hurdle and could not break through no matter what. It was probably because he was immune to the absorption from the white lightning. Jaidon didn¡¯t feel that it was a pity at all. It was already a pleasant surprise that he could strengthen his Devouring Golden Body. If he insisted on anything else, he would be acting greedy. ¡°Next, I¡¯ll be in charge of the Demonic Beast Canyon!¡± An unconcealed smile appeared on Jaidon¡¯s face. The Lightning Tribulation had yet to end, but there was still so much blood essence waiting for him to harvest. Swish! After activating Devouring Golden Body, Jaidon¡¯s speed was simply non-human. In just a few flashes, he was already several hundred meters away. ¡°Demonic beasts, I¡¯m coming!¡± Thus, a rare scene appeared in Demonic Beast Canyon. A naked golden human chased after a large group of demonic beasts, revealing an extremely wretched smile. The demonic beasts did not even dare to turn their heads. They ran madly, hating their parents for not giving birth to them with two extra legs. Behind the demonic beasts, thunder rumbled as some of the slower demonic beasts were instantly burnt to ashes by the Lightning Tribulation. Even some flying beasts were unable to avoid it. Jaidon¡¯s speed was simply too fast, leaving a long afterimage in the Demonic Beast Canyon. The lightning striking the demonic beasts was extremely powerful. The beasts were all too exhausted to run. However, when the same lightning struck Jaidon¡¯s Devouring Golden Body, nothing happened. The main reason was that Jaidon was already immune to this intensity of white lightning. It was no different than scratching an itch on his body. The happiest person was, of course, Jaidon. As long as he continued to search for the carcasses, the amount of essence blood he obtained would increase rapidly. Even his Devouring Points had significantly increased. ¡°Sigh, poor demonic beasts, I¡¯m helping you train your ability to escape. You should know that this world is one where only the fittest survive.¡± Jaidon said cheerfully as he searched for carcasses. If a demonic beast could understand human language, it would probably spit water at him. Training? Survival of the fittest? ¡®You are just craving¡­ our blood essence.¡¯ 400 blood essence! 500 blood essence! 600! 1,000! ¡­ Jaidon¡¯s hands turned into afterimages as the amount of blood essence increased. The variety of beasts in Demonic Beast Canyon was truly inconceivable. Although most of them were Level-one demonic beasts and very low-level existences, the system still recognized them. In any case, they were all sources of Blood Essence, and there was no saying whether they were good or bad. Blood Essence was much easier to collect from these low-level beasts than high-level ones. Most of the blood essence came from the low-level demonic beasts. Some adventurers who passed by saw this scene and peed their pants. ¡°God, could this be a high-level demonic beast in the depths of the Demonic Mountain Range? It has the power to control lightning, my goodness!¡± ¡°F*ck you, I would rather die than come here. It¡¯s too scary, mommy¡­¡± Although those adventurers were standing far away, their first reactions were surprisingly consistent when they saw such a large area being struck by lightning. Run! Running out of this frightening mountain range. This place was too terrifying, it was not a place for humans at all.. Chapter 38 - Lady, Do You Need Help? Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Many adventurers thought that a high-level demonic beast had escaped from the depths of the Demonic Forest Mountain Range, and they were so scared that their faces turned green. This was because the ones causing such large-scale tremors were usually extremely powerful demonic beasts. In fact, it might even be above Level-four! That was a super demonic beast that could monopolize a territory. It was equivalent to a human Battle King expert. For such a powerful demonic beast to run to the outskirts of the Demonic Forest Mountain Range, it was simply an unimaginable disaster. The news spread like wildfire. It was to the extent that it was even rumored that a Lightning God had descended from the depths of the mountain range. If Jaidon knew, he would definitely say, ¡°I am the Lightning God.¡± When he collected three thousand drops of blood essence, the process became extremely slow. Clearly, even though there were many types of demonic beasts in the Demonic Beast Canyon, Jaidon had nearly killed them all. It was meaningless to continue killing. Looking at the situation, the heavenly tribulation would disappear on its own after a while. Not far from the Demonic Beast Canyon, a snow-white figure was stumbling through the forest. There was a pursuer emitting black gas behind her. ¡°Remi Moon, just surrender. No one will save you in the wilderness.¡± ¡°If you join our Demonic Cult, I guarantee that you will be able to live a good life and be surrounded by millions of male disciples.¡± Behind her was a deacon from the Demonic Sect. He had been chasing Remi for more than a month. However, what annoyed him was that his opponent¡¯s movement technique made her as slippery as an eel. Every time he was about to catch her, she would be able to escape. At this moment, he was certain that the other party was severely injured and wouldn¡¯t be able to get far. Remi gritted her teeth and replied without even turning her head, ¡°Dream on! Do you think I don¡¯t know what your Demonic Cult is planning? Don¡¯t even think about opening the Sacred Source!¡± ¡°Fine, fine, fine. I¡¯ll see how you refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!¡± ¡°I wanted to bring you back nicely, but since you don¡¯t appreciate my kindness, don¡¯t blame me for forcing it on you, hehe¡­¡± Remi¡¯s face changed dramatically. The Demonic Cult had a demonic technique that allowed them to sleep with women day and night, slowly eroding their minds. In less than a month, the woman would become a mindless puppet. This type of demonic technique was extremely vicious, and the other party clearly had such intentions. Remi revealed a bitter expression on her face. At that time, she would rather die. When he saw the woman in front of him tremble, the Demonic Cult deacon laughed out loud. His ugly face corroded by the demonic aura was extremely hideous. He seemed like a ghost, but he was happy. ¡°Are you afraid now? Are you terrified now? Then why don¡¯t you follow me obediently? I¡¯ll make you comfortable.¡± The Demonic Cult disciples lived in places surrounded by demonic aura all year round. There were even fewer beauties than fantasy stories. It was already considered lucky to be able to see a woman. Seeing such a great beauty who had a fair and tender body made him drool. No matter what, he had to taste her. It would be too difficult to meet someone like her again. Suddenly, Remi sensed the sound of air being torn apart from behind, and she hurriedly executed her movement technique to dodge it. Just as she was about to escape, a black figure flashed past and stood in front of her. He chuckled and said, ¡°I said, you can¡¯t escape.¡± ¡°Be good¡­¡± But before he could finish speaking, he suddenly saw a talisman roll out from Remi¡¯s palm. On it was the word ¡®lightning¡¯ etched in purple ink. ¡°Thunder Palm!¡± Boom! The talisman turned into ashes and a bolt of lightning shot towards the deacon. When the Demonic Sect deacon saw this scene, his face turned dark as he hollered, ¡°Then don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless!¡± ¡°Essence Energy Armor!¡± An armor made of essence energy suddenly appeared on the Demonic Cult¡¯s deacon¡¯s body. The black armor took Remi¡¯s attack head-on, while she suffered serious injuries from the rebound attack. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Demonic Cult¡¯s deacon sent Remi flying with his palm. Demonic aura started to invade her body. However, when the Demonic Cult¡¯s deacon realized that the woman had endured her injuries and ran away, he was furious. ¡°Damn it! Don¡¯t let me catch you, or I¡¯ll make you wish you were dead!¡± Looking at the Demonic Beast Canyon in front of her, Remi felt a sense of despair. Fortunately, she had asked someone to send the news of the Demonic Sect a few days ago. She didn¡¯t know if that person would keep his promise. The injuries on her body were too severe. The demonic aura had already invaded her internal organs. Before long, she would probably die. Remi¡¯s eyes were already filled with the desire to die. Once the other party caught up to her again, she would immediately end her life with the sword in her hand. ¡°W-what¡¯s going on?¡± But when she arrived at Demonic Beast Canyon, Remi thought that she had come to the wrong place. The place that should¡¯ve been riddled with demonic beasts was now filled with carcasses. Countless charred carcasses were strewn all over the place as if they had all been targeted by the heavens. In her impression, there should be a harmonious scene of birds and beasts, not a graveyard of dead animals. Not far away, a dark cloud was moving. The power of thunder within it was extremely terrifying. Remi, whose consciousness was about to fade away, finally saw hope. Lightning! The thing that the Demonic Cult feared the most! If she rushed over, there might be a chance of survival. Jaidon had harvested Blood Essence from several hundred more demonic beasts. At this moment, the lightning tribulation had also dissipated. He suddenly saw a familiar figure in the distance. ¡°That is¡­¡± It seemed to be the girl who gave him the Small Revitalizing Pill? Jaidon was stunned. What a coincidence! However, if Remi knew that Jaidon only remembered her Small Revitalizing Pill, she would probably be angered to death. ¡°Help, help¡­¡± Remi turned to look at Jaidon, who still had the power of lightning on his body. It was as if she had found her last straw to clutch at. She had no idea that the person inside was Jaidon and thought that it was an expert. After all, existences capable of controlling lightning were all extraordinary. Jaidon rubbed his chin and a mischievous smile appeared on his face. With a flash, he appeared beside Remi. ¡°Miss, do you need help?¡± ¡°Yeah, yes.¡± In this Demonic Forest Mountain Range, it was simply too difficult to meet someone willing to lend a helping hand. Remi felt as though she had been struck by luck. ¡°Do I know you?¡± Remi felt that something was wrong. The voice sounded familiar, but he was surrounded by lightning. She was sure that she did not know him. She answered subconsciously, ¡°No.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Miss, you only need to pay me. I¡¯ll help you again if within my abilities.¡± Remi was silent for a second. The word ¡°again¡± made her so angry that she wanted to hit someone. She finally remembered who he was as she looked at his playful-looking face. ¡°Ahhh! Bastard, didn¡¯t I tell you to take the item to the Heavenly Sword Sect? Why are you still going deeper into the mountain range!¡± She was really too angry. She had thought that the days of being hunted had finally come to an end. She did not expect it to be this guy again. How could a newly-advanced Battle Master help her? This was the first time she¡¯d ever said a dirty word. This would probably be the last time..