A look of concentration crossed Damien's features as he spoke, his voice tinged with a hint of expertise, "Although I cannot name this particular poison, the aroma reveals its true nature to me. There was a time when I was taught the art of pill refining, but my limited talent hindered me from going further into the art."Isabel and Monique maintained a hushed silence, patiently anticipating his words. The prevailing atmosphere was punctuated only by the audibly agonized hisses emanating from Alexander. The pain he endured was excruciating, yet he exhibited remarkable self-restraint by suppressing any urge to vocalize his suffering.Damien's brow furrowed with concern as he continued, "This poison, it originates from the most obscure and treacherous sources found in abandoned mountains. Obtaining it is no simple feat, as it requires navigating through perilous terrains and locating rare, hidden materials." Pausing for a moment, he added, "However, there is a glimmer of hope amidst the
"I vividly remember you assuring me that this pill is the antidote needed to rescue him," Isabel said, her frustration evident as she glanced over at Alexander and then turned her attention to Damien.Damien, wearing a confused expression, furrowed his brows and responded, "I am certain that this pill is made from the mysterious phoenix tail grass. However, I am confused and still don't know why young master here has not regained consciousness yet. I know i couldn't learn much in this field because of my poor talent, but I can assure you hundred percent that this pill is indeed made from the Phoenix Tail grass. Despite his current state, I can sense a faint breath, indicating that he is still alive."As Isabel felt a wave of anxiety wash over her, Monique approached and gently placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, soothing her nerves. Taking a deep breath, Isabel regained her composure and joined Monique and Damien in observing Alexander intently.Suddenly, a subtle and barely au
The young man had a furious expression on his face. He said, "You wanted to get back at Alexander for what he did to your student. I allowed you to do that. But do you really think that makes you invisible? You also have to face the consequences for kidnapping Monique and trying to kill Alexander."The old man responded with a smile, saying, "You don't have enough power to stop me or even take my life. And even if I were to die today, I wouldn't have any regrets for two reasons. First, I got my revenge on Alexander and avenged my student. Second, whoever eventually manages to kill me will have to face the wrath of my brother in a brutal manner."The young man laughed as though he had just heard a hilarious joke. Afterward, he responded, saying, "I'm sorry to say, but I believe you will end up feeling sorry and regretting after you die. Maybe when you are in the underworld, you would learn why i allowed you do as you please."The old man, with a smug grin on his face, reacted by saying
The figure with the aged voice who let out a weary sigh emerge. This person was none other than Tobias, a person well-known to Alexander. Tobias was the old man who had cunningly deceived Alexander into becoming his disciple, and also gave him the mysterious black pill. Furthermore, he happened to be the brother of the old man who had set out to kill Alexander.Tobias stooped down beside his dying brother, his voice filled with remorse as he uttered, "Brother, I deeply regret not helping you but you have committed numerous acts of evil, and I have allowed them to go unchallenged. Let this moment be your chance at redemption. Even if I had intervened, you would have been able to inflict harm on Alexander, let alone surviving. They gave me face and let you do what you did."His brother let out a pained groan and asked, "He has a powerful expert like me by his side. Who exactly is Alexander?"Tobias turned to his brother, his voice filled with a mixture of nostalgia and gratitude. "Can y
"Ever since we left the abandoned building," Damien wondered, "I haven't seen Alexander or Monique make a single phone call or even lift a finger. But for some reason, Alexander seems confident that the old man who attacked him has been taken care of by now. It makes me wonder... Could it be that Alexander has another skilled expert hidden away, someone more powerful thsn Isabel, who is secretly working by his side? If that's true, then why didn't this expert show up when Alexander was in danger? Ah well, forget it. Trying to understand the ways of truly powerful people is just too confusing for me."Monique and Isabel weren't very surprised by the situation. They understood that there were experts nearby who were watching and protecting them closely. However, they didn't know why the experts didn't step in right away. They had a suspicion that it was a decision from someone in a higher position to help Alexander become stronger. They believed that the more danger Alexander encountere
Helen brought Alexander inside the house. When they entered the living room, they saw Mr. Baker, Helen's father, already seated and patiently waiting. Without paying much attention to Mr. Baker, Alexander simply found a seat for himself. Mr. Baker didn't like Alexander's attitude and was unhappy with it, but he decided to tolerate it because he had a plan in mind.Mr. Baker greeted Alexander, saying, "Welcome to my humble home, Alexander," without sounding overly humble or dominant.However, Alexander being his usual self, responded, "If this place is a humble home, then I must be living in a trash can."Mr. Baker felt embarrassed by Alexander's comment, but Alexander didn't seem to care. Getting straight to the point, he asked, "What do you want?""I heard that the Taylor family tried to have you killed before, but you managed to survive. Now, they're trying to harm my daughter as well. It's obvious they have a strong desire to cause trouble for my family. And you know i also take yo
Gem Taylor, his teeth clenched, expressed frustration by asking, "Why won't he just die?" Despite three attempts made on Alexander's life, two direct and one indirect, he managed to survive. This led Gem to wonder if Alexander was truly invincible. Alexander wasn't as powerful as he was yet he kept giving him headaches.Gem walked anxiously back and forth in the living room before finally making a decision. He declared, "The Chen family leader's upcoming birthday party presents an opportunity. Our plans with the Baker family will no longer go smoothly, after all we have fallen out. We will use the birthday celebration as an opportunity to propose a marriage alliance with the Chens. Prepare a birthday gift befitting the head of the Chen family. I believe I have the perfect gift in mind for the marriage proposal.""Yes, master," one of the servants replied, and the two servants promptly left to carry out Gem's instructions.The next day, Alexander was at home when Isabel brought in the
Finally, the day everyone had been eagerly anticipating had arrived – the birthday celebration! People who had received a special invitation were allowed to bring a single companion with them. Meanwhile, those who hadn't received an invitation were still welcome to join the festivities, but they were directed to a separate room reserved just for them. These non-invitees comprised mostly of ordinary individuals, and due to the limited space, they couldn't be seated together with the families who had received formal invitations.The hosts of the celebration wanted to ensure that all guests felt comfortable and had a wonderful time. That's why they carefully organized the seating arrangements to accommodate everyone's needs. The big families, who had received the much-coveted invitations, were seated in the main hall where they could enjoy the lively atmosphere and be part of the central festivities.On the other hand, the guests without invitations were guided to a smaller, yet equally