"They… didn't make it!" Sophia choked back her tears. Filled with grief, she briefly recounted the events."So you're saying that the Fantasy Sea Alliance ambushed your group for treasure?" Bertha's expression turned cold instantly."That's right! They were greedy and heartless. They took advantage of their numbers and slaughtered everyone." Sophia burst into tears by the end of it."Those damned bastards! How dare they kill our people? I'm going to make them pay a heavy price one day!" Bertha seethed, gritting her teeth. The disciples she dispatched as their trial had been Harmony Sect elites. Naturally, she was devastated to find that almost all of them were dead. "If it weren't for Jackson and his group intervening, I would have joined them too!" Sophia sobbed."Jackson, thank you for saving my disciple. Harmony Sect is indebted to the Embersteel Order," Bertha expressed her gratitude. "You're welcome, Master Peach. Our sects have always been on good terms. Sophia is also
"What? Soul Elixir?"The Harmony Sect members were shocked. For martial artists, Soul Elixir was considered a highly coveted treasure for cultivation. With enough of it, even an ordinary martial artist could progress rapidly and break through to the realm of a grandmaster. Unfortunately, Soul Elixir was an exceedingly rare precious substance, typically only found in the most extraordinary treasures of nature. Obtaining it was also an arduous process involving intricate refinement and purification. It wasn't an exaggeration to claim that even a single drop of Soul Elixir was worth a fortune, and a small bottle of it could potentially spark a bloodbath. If Sophia's water bottles contained Soul Elixir, the disciples couldn't even begin to imagine their value. "You're right, Master Peach. These bottles are indeed filled with Soul Elixir, and it's not just one bottle either. I have eight of them!" Sophia revealed. "Eight… Eight big bottles of Soul Elixir?" Bertha was stunned t
Night soon fell, and back at the inn, Grace's team of guards returned to their rooms to rest after dinner. However, just to be safe, two groups stayed behind to patrol the area. They had been physically and mentally exhausted during their time in the Deadlands. Now that they've come out from that place, they could finally get a good night's sleep.In one of the rooms on the second floor, Dustin took a refreshing hot bath before sitting on the bed with his eyes closed to recuperate. Their mission this time was finally complete. As for the treasures, Dustin was not slightly interested in them. All he took was a bottle of Soul Elixir. He had never tried it before, and he was purely curious about the taste. At his level, he would not be able to benefit greatly from it. Not to mention, he still possessed the greatest treasure in the martial world, the Celestial Pearl, which allowed him to cultivate at an astonishing speed. That was why he wasn't particularly crazy about the Sou
As Sophia spoke, she gradually closed the distance and touched Dustin's robust chest. Her bright eyes glowed subtly, emanating an enchanting allure capable of ensnaring one's soul. For ordinary martial artists, just a mere glance was enough to succumb to its captivating influence. This was Harmony Sect's distinctive Art of Seduction, Blushing Intoxication. The reason Harmony Sect was able to prosper in the Southwest for so many years was closely tied to the practice of this seductive art. The more beautiful one was, the higher their proficiency in this art, and the more irresistibly they attracted men. Sophia had been honing Blushing Intoxication since young, perfecting it over more than a decade. Coupled with her exceptional figure and looks, few men could resist her charm. Even someone like Jackson from the Embersteel Order couldn't escape her seductive technique and fell victim to her enchantment.Sophia believed that if Dustin harbored any affection, or even the slight
Dustin had just slammed the door and was about to climb into bed to meditate when he noticed a woman in his room. The woman wore a veil and a hood, obscuring her features, leaving only her lively eyes visible. She gave off an air of graceful nobility that was hard to look away from. She was none other than Grace."Hmm? When did you come in?" Dustin was puzzled and slightly surprised. He had been preoccupied with Sophia and didn't notice when Grace entered. "Dustin, I'm lonely and scared to be left alone at night. Can you keep me company?" Grace teased, imitating Sophia's tone. "Can you be more serious? You're a princess, for god's sake…" Dustin rolled his eyes.Grace laughed. "Oh, Dustin, I didn't expect you to be so popular with the girls. Even beautiful women are willingly offering themselves to you." She added, "If it had been me, I would have taken advantage of the opportunity. After all, there's no harm in accepting, or do you prefer to have them suspect you of havin
Tranqurin was a colorless and tasteless drug. It was famous in the martial world and specifically used to restrain grandmasters.Anyone who was affected by it would become powerless. Unable to muster the slightest internal energy, they would be at the complete mercy of others. "I didn't expect you to be so well-prepared, Master Peach. This is great!" Sophia was ecstatic. "With this bottle of Tranqurin, our plan will succeed for sure!"Dustin was the greatest threat among Grace's team. As long as they dealt with him, the rest of the group would be easy prey. "Master Peach, people from the Embersteel Order are here!" a Harmony Sect disciple announced as he entered. "Hurry up and invite them in." Bertha lit up and gestured for the disciple to bring them to her. Soon, led by the Harmony Sect disciple, a group of around ten people entered briskly.At the forefront of the group was a burly, middle-aged man wielding a golden broadsword. He had a rugged appearance and an imposing
Chester wouldn't have dared to act recklessly without the Tranqurin. Now that they had this precious bottle in hand and the support of numerous highly skilled fighters from the Embersteel Order and Harmony Sect, it would be enough to take Dustin and his group down. "After we succeed, we'll split the spoils evenly between our sects. What do you think?" Bertha asked with a smile. "No problem!" Chester agreed readily. Naturally, he wouldn't refuse such a good opportunity where they would only need to take the smallest risk to gain the greatest benefit. "Wait!" Jackson, who was standing behind them, suddenly spoke up."Master Newberry, Dustin and Ms. Linsor were once our partners. We're also indebted to them. I don't think it's appropriate to plot against them."Jackson always had a clear sense of morality and gratitude. If it weren't for Dustin and Grace's protection throughout their journey in the Deadlands, they would have been long dead, let alone acquire treasure. He fo
In the wee hours of the morning, a group of individuals dressed in black encircled the inn. With light movements, they moved without a sound. Resembling a pack of wolves hunting for prey, they were cautious, stealthy, and filled with the intent to kill. Currently, there were two guards stationed at the main entrance of the inn. However, they failed to notice anything unusual due to the darkness.Suddenly, a gentle breeze wafted through, carrying a faint mist with a unique fragrance. Moments later, the two guards felt dizzy. Before they knew it, their vision went dark, and they collapsed onto the ground. After dealing with the two vigilant guards, the elite fighters from the Embersteel Order and Harmony Sect, dressed in all black, swiftly surrounded the inn. To avoid alerting anyone, they continued the use of drugs to clear their path instead of launching a direct assault, spraying the sedative mist through door and window slits of every room. The sedatives were Harmony Sec