Chapter 239: Chapter 239 - Vicious Strike
"There’s no need." The two men waved their hands dismissively.
"Since we’re heading to White City regardless, we might as well seek him out directly," Ashley Buchanan stated.
Conrad Schroeder chuckled: "Even better! I’ll get a vehicle ready immediately!"
This Divine Medicine release would draw in countless families.
Nobody could predict whether other Great Families beyond the River North Region would join the fray.
Plus, the River North Region alone harbored endless enemies.
Partnering with a master would be the wisest move possible.
Mason Raymond, Chuzzle’s King, had already earned widespread recognition. Many River North Region families showed keen interest in this sudden rising star, Mason Raymond.
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Right then, I stood in the vegetable garden, inspecting the herb collection.
"The spiritual energy gathering formation’s qi has been nearly drained by these herbs," I muttered quietly.
Luckily, these plants thrived remarkably, reaching peak potency in minimal time, making it worthwhile.
Just then, Conrad Schroeder’s vehicle pulled up outside.
Next, Conrad Schroeder escorted Ashley Buchanan and Stanley Sonia onto the property.
"Grandmaster?" I instinctively studied the two men, my eyes narrowing slightly.
"Mr. Raymond!" Conrad Schroeder hurried toward me.
He proceeded with introductions: "Meet Stanley Sonia, head of the Stanley family in River North; and Ashley Buchanan from the Sean family."
I acknowledged them with a nod and said courteously, "Hello, Seniors."
Stanley Sonia examined me from head to toe before asking, "So you’re the Mason Raymond who defeated Conrad Schroeder?"
I chuckled, "Pure luck, nothing more."
Ashley Buchanan and Stanley Sonia shared a look, doubt filling their expressions.
This Mason Raymond appeared unremarkable, possessing an ordinary presence that hardly suggested mastery.
"Please, both of you come inside," I offered politely.
I then headed back into the house and prepared tea for them.
Once seated, Conrad Schroeder spoke enthusiastically, "Mr. Raymond, both gentlemen are mighty realm practitioners from the River North Region. Partnering with them for the Divine Medicine release could secure us a portion."
A portion?
I nearly burst out laughing.
Half a month earlier, I truly did want to tag along and grab some scraps.
But given my current abilities, my goals had shifted dramatically!
Despite these thoughts, I maintained politeness on the surface, saying, "Working with both of you would be an honor."
Ashley Buchanan glanced at me and spoke arrogantly, "They say Chuzzle lacks talent, and today proves that reputation accurate."
"Ha, my student could probably dominate all of Chuzzle."
"Tsk tsk, turns out the famous King of Chuzzle is merely an ordinary young man."
Though irritated, I responded politely, "Just wild rumors from others."
At this point, Stanley Sonia said, "Actually, I’m quite interested in knowing what level you’ve reached to earn the title King of Chuzzle."
I considered briefly and replied, "If we’re talking martial arts classification, I’d be... an Inner Strength Master."
Hearing this, Stanley Sonia immediately spit out his water!
Ashley Buchanan’s frown deepened considerably.
"You’re kidding, right? Inner Strength Master?" Stanley Sonia asked doubtfully.
I nodded, "Correct, to be exact, I’m a Sixth-rank Inner Strength Master."
"Inner Strength Masters aren’t even fit to clean our boots, so the King of Chuzzle turns out to be nothing but a joke!" Ashley Buchanan sneered.
Stanley Sonia also scoffed, "An Inner Strength Master thinks he can partner with us? That’s pure fantasy!"
I scratched my head and said, "Seems like you’re the ones who came looking for me, right?"
Conrad Schroeder quickly defended, "Mr. Raymond isn’t your typical Inner Strength Master. His power exceeds all expectations. Even a Grandmaster might not match him!"
"Hahahaha!" Ashley Buchanan and Stanley Sonia erupted in simultaneous laughter!
"Conrad, you really don’t know when to quit boasting! An Inner Strength Master, no matter how exceptional, remains just a master!"
"You think someone this low-level can work with us? Conrad, I think you’re just wasting our time!"
Anxiety flashed across Conrad Schroeder’s face.
He spoke somewhat submissively, "I’m speaking honestly! Please reconsider and do me this favor..."
"Besides, Mr. Raymond’s potential is absolutely incredible! If he obtains this Divine Medicine, he’ll surely..."
"Conrad, there’s no need for such humility." I cut off Conrad’s words at that moment.
I sipped my tea and said casually, "Honestly, I’m not particularly interested in collaborating with you two either. If you look down on me, I feel the same about you."
Hearing my words, Conrad’s expression changed drastically!
He knew that when I previously faced Conrad, I had already struggled to win!
But Ashley Buchanan and Stanley Sonia’s strength far exceeded Conrad’s!
"Limited skill, but quite the mouth."
"Conrad, did you catch that? He doesn’t want to work with us," Ashley Buchanan said with clear displeasure.
Stanley Sonia sneered, "Hmm, we originally planned to help you, but you’re so arrogant. Well, can’t blame us then."
As Conrad prepared to speak, I stood up and said politely, "If there’s nothing else, you two should leave."
Ashley Buchanan and Stanley Sonia clearly disliked my attitude.
"Young man, watch your words and actions, or you might get hurt," Ashley Buchanan warned.
I couldn’t help but laugh, "I’ve been very courteous to you. If not for Conrad’s sake, I would’ve thrown you out already."
"Such arrogance! I’d like to see what skills this Inner Strength Master possesses!" Stanley Sonia suddenly flew into a rage, and with a hand gesture, a vicious qi blast shot straight at my face!
This Stanley Sonia was vicious, aiming to kill with his strike!
My expression couldn’t help but turn cold.
So this was how they made enemies?
They simply couldn’t agree on cooperation, and Stanley Sonia wanted to take my life?
This was completely unreasonable!
Just as I prepared to act, Conrad Schroeder quickly stepped forward and raised his hand to intercept the attack.
"Boom!"
With a thunderous crash, terrifying qi erupted from Conrad in every direction!
The entire room collapsed instantly, and Victor Green was coughing blood from the qi’s impact!
Conrad’s body staggered back several steps and crashed heavily into the wall!
Cracks spider-webbed across the wall, and fresh blood trickled from Conrad’s mouth!
My face instantly grew colder, and intense killing intent flooded my entire being!
As Ashley Buchanan prepared to gather his qi again, Conrad hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Please, for our past friendship’s sake, let this end here..."
Ashley Buchanan frowned slightly.
He withdrew his qi and said icily, "Fine, I’ll spare him for your sake, Conrad. From now on, we’re even."
"Thank you, Mr. Buchanan..." Conrad reluctantly bowed, bearing the pain.
Ashley Buchanan snorted and turned to leave.
"Did I say you could go?"
At that moment, I called out coldly.
"You injured my friend, demolished my house, and you think you can just walk away?" I spoke icily.
