Chapter 192: Chapter 192 - Homeward Peril
Nate and I keenly eyed the Marrow Generating Pill, our gazes filled with curiosity.
"This tiny pill is capable of solving an international problem? It’s simply unbelievable," Nate murmured.
His words were full of skepticism, but I paid them no mind.
If I hadn’t witnessed everything myself, I might not have believed it too.
Then, I walked over to Nikhil Drake with an Impulse Protection Pill in hand.
Placing my hand on Nikhil’s chest, Nikhil’s mouth slowly opened after a while.
I quickly popped the Impulse Protection Pill into Nikhil’s mouth, using my own qi to guide the pill into his body.
"Done," I said, looking at Kathleen Drake.
"I’ve done everything I can, now it’s up to you," I told her.
Kathleen nodded, replying, "Let’s go. Dinner is ready, we can chat over the meal."
"No need for dinner." I shook my head.
"I have to return right away."
Kathleen exclaimed in surprise, "You’re in a rush? I was planning to take you out for some fun."
I muttered, "I don’t know why, but I have a bad feeling."
This feeling was so strong, it put me on high alert.
When Kathleen saw the determination in my departure, she did not insist further.
They followed me out of the villa.
I then collected my cellphone.
The moment I switched it on, I saw several incoming messages.
There were messages from Jack Schultz, Jasper Thompson, and Blair Blake.
"Mason, Conrad Schroeder has emerged and has ascended into the Grandmaster Realm. Do not return," Jasper Thompson said in his message.
"Mason, did you run away? The entire Chuzzle is buzzing about it. Anyone related to you has been suppressed by the Schroeder family. Blair Blake is even heavily injured..." Jack Schultz’s message read.
Upon reading the messages, my expression changed drastically.
"Conrad...Chose this moment to come out," I said in a low voice.
I urgently turned to Kathleen and said, "I need to return immediately. Does your family have a private jet?"
Kathleen rolled her eyes, "A private jet? Do you think we are the richest family in the country?"
I had no time to joke around and quickly urged, "Then quickly help me book a ticket, the faster the better!"
"What happened?" Matias Howe asked in shock.
I waved my hand, not offering any explanation.
I then got into Kathleen’s car and raced towards the airport.
En route, I made a phone call to Jasper Thompson.
In no time, the call was answered.
On the other side, Jasper sounded anxious, "Mason, where have you been the past few days? Why didn’t you leave any messages?"
I answered gravely, "I was caught up in something. What’s the situation in Chuzzle?"
Jasper was silent for a moment before sighing, "In any case, just don’t come back for now. I’ll try to mediate as much as possible."
"No." My face looked grim.
"Jasper, I hope you can tell me the truth." My tone was frosty.
At the other end, Jasper could only sigh, "Conrad is looking for you. Anyone related to you has been suppressed. Blair is in a vegetative state, Jack is temporarily suspended, and now... Conrad has headed to River City."
My face turned pale instantly!
Anger, instantly surged my chest!
"Mason, just don’t come back for now," Jasper warned gravely.
I gritted my teeth. I tried to resist my anger and said, "Jasper, I need a favor."
"What is it?" Jasper consented.
"Go tell Conrad that I will take full responsibility for my own actions. It has nothing to do with others. I’ll be back in River City in no more than a day." My voice was icy cold.
Uncle Jasper on the other end was immediately horrified and said anxiously, "Have you gone mad? Conrad Schroeder is now a genuine Grandmaster level martial artist, coming back would mean courting death!"
"Even if I die, I won’t let others die in my place!" I said coldly.
"And besides, he is merely one Conrad Schroeder. It’s not like he can certainly kill me."
Uncle Jasper on the other end wanted to persuade me further, but I was resolute.
Helplessly, Uncle Jasper could only agree.
After hanging up the phone, I looked at Kathleen Drake and said, "Could you drive a bit faster, please?"
——
In River City.
News of Conrad Schroeder’s arrival was instantly spread.
The higher-ups, in an attempt to keep things calm, immediately shut down Mason Raymond’s factory.
People associated with Mason Raymond back then were in panic at this moment.
"Brother Woods, I heard that Conrad Schroeder is cold-blooded and extremely ruthless, should we hide for a bit?" One of Woods Walters’ subordinates spoke gravely in his office.
Woods Walters’ face looked extremely harsh.
He was scared deep down.
If it came to who was closest to Mason Raymond in River City, it would be him, Woods Walters.
It is very likely that Conrad Schroeder would use him as a warning to others!
"We cannot." After much deliberation, Woods Walters shook his head.
"If I leave, others would end up suffering."
Woods Walters’ underling muttered, "Brother Woods, even Mason Raymond has fled, what are we staying here for? That Mason Raymond is truly a heartless guy..."
Woods Walters glared at him and reprimanded, "Don’t spout nonsense! I believe Mr. Raymond is not that kind of person!"
But despite saying that, he was still worried.
In the recent days, news from Chuzzle kept coming to his ears.
Anyone, even those with the slightest connection to Mason Raymond, had been severely beaten.
Yet there was no appearance of Mason Raymond.
Without a doubt, that must be fabrication.
"As the ancients say, opportunity comes with risks." Woods Walters clenched his teeth.
"If I can firmly stand by Mr. Raymond’s side this time, that would be the greatest opportunity for me!" Woods Walters stands up, fully determined.
For him, reaching where he was today was already his limit.
But who doesn’t have ambitions? Who doesn’t want to hold great power?
——
The Lucas house.
Holmes Lucas and Maeve Lucas were sitting at home watching TV.
At their level, they naturally didn’t know anything about this Conrad Schroeder thing.
They were eating a watermelon while watching a TV drama.
Just then, a Rolls-Royce Ghost stopped at their doorstep.
As the car came to a halt, Conrad Schroeder and Uncle Leonardo stepped out.
"Leader, this is Mason Raymond’s birth family." Uncle Leonardo said.
Conrad Schroeder snorted and said, "Since it’s his birth family, they must be very important to Mason Raymond. Let’s start with them."
"Yes." Uncle Leonardo nodded slightly.
The two men pushed open the door of the Johnsons home, and strode right in.
As soon as they entered, Maeve Lucas stared at Conrad Schroeder.
"Who are you? Who let you in?" Maeve Lucas asked, frowning.
Conrad Schroeder glanced at them and asked indifferently, "Is this Mason Raymond’s home?"
As soon as Mason Raymond was mentioned, Maeve Lucas was so angry she could hardly speak.
"You must be friends with Mason Raymond, right? I’m telling you, get out of here right now!" Maeve Lucas said angrily.
