Chapter 240: Chapter 240 - Invulnerable
Fury consumed both their faces.
Ashley Buchanan especially radiated deadly killing intent, his terrifying presence sending sand and debris swirling through the air!
Meanwhile, I stood perfectly still, completely unaffected.
"What exactly do you want?" Ashley Buchanan narrowed his eyes and demanded.
I sneered. "Simple enough. Let me crack one of your ribs first, then pay me back for my house. Then we’re even."
"Hahahaha!" Ashley Buchanan exploded into laughter.
"You’re really asking for death!" Then Ashley Buchanan unleashed a furious roar!
His roar carried devastating Inner Strength, launching an overwhelming force directly at me!
Using sound to channel Inner Strength—his power was genuinely impressive!
But I didn’t budge, letting the Inner Strength crash into my body.
"Clang!"
After a sharp ringing sound, my body remained completely undamaged.
The Inner Strength scattered immediately, vanishing without a trace.
"You’ve got some ability." Ashley Buchanan’s eyes tightened slightly.
Conrad Schroeder, standing nearby, couldn’t hold back any longer. He stepped forward anxiously and said respectfully, "I’m apologizing to both of you on Mr. Raymond’s behalf. Please let this matter drop."
"Conrad, I already showed you respect. It’s this punk who’s courting death!" Ashley Buchanan said coldly.
Just as tensions reached a breaking point, Stanley Sonia suddenly moved forward, smiling slightly. "Mr. Raymond, we apologize for today’s disruption. Please excuse us."
"This is all for Conrad’s sake. Even if our deal falls through, it doesn’t need to end this way." Stanley Sonia chuckled warmly.
Hearing this, everyone stood stunned.
Ashley Buchanan frowned and asked, "Stanley, what are you doing?"
Stanley Sonia snapped, "Mr. Buchanan, we were wrong from the start! Forget it, stop making trouble, and let’s get out of here!"
Though Ashley Buchanan couldn’t grasp the situation, he still nodded silently.
"Kid, you’d better be careful." Before departing, Ashley Buchanan coldly dropped that warning.
"Same to you," I replied indifferently.
——
As they walked away from Mason Raymond’s house, Ashley Buchanan asked in bewilderment, "Why did you hold me back? That arrogant brat deserved to be slapped to death!"
Stanley Sonia looked at him and snorted. "You witnessed it yourself—this Mason Raymond is merely an Inner Strength Master. How could he possibly defeat Conrad?"
Ashley Buchanan frowned, confused. "What’s your point?"
"You fool," Stanley Sonia said irritably.
"Conrad’s power far exceeds Mason Raymond’s, yet he willingly submits to him. What does that tell you?" Stanley stated coldly.
After thinking it over, Ashley exclaimed, "You mean... Conrad fears whatever’s backing Mason Raymond?"
"Not just fears—he’s probably terrified," Stanley replied calmly.
"Do you think you could escape Chuzzle alive after murdering Mason Raymond?" Stanley raised an eyebrow.
Ashley finally caught on.
He wiped sweat from his brow and couldn’t help feeling frightened.
In this world, nobody could claim they’d reached the absolute peak.
Ashley Buchanan had some reputation in the River North Region, but countless stronger people existed throughout the country.
"So we just swallow this? I can’t stand it!" Ashley Buchanan ground his teeth in rage.
Stanley Sonia smiled faintly. "Of course this can’t end here."
Ashley Buchanan quickly looked at Stanley, waiting for him to elaborate.
Stanley said viciously, "When the Divine Medicine appears, Mason Raymond won’t miss it! And when the Divine Medicine emerges, there’ll be a battle for it. At that moment, killing him—who could prove it was us?"
"Even if his backing is powerful, they couldn’t possibly trace it to us!"
"Someone like Mason Raymond—who knows how many enemies he’s made!"
Ashley suddenly understood.
He gave Stanley a thumbs up and said, "Old Stanley, you’re always brilliant! When that time comes, let’s see how arrogant Mason Raymond remains!"
However, Stanley had different schemes.
Once Mason was eliminated, Chuzzle would lack leadership. Then, Conrad Schroeder would definitely become Chuzzle’s top figure.
With Conrad’s abilities, he was no match for the Stanley family!
At that point, the Stanley family would launch a massive expansion into Chuzzle and capture the market!
"What an unexpected bonus." Stanley’s lips twisted into a cold smile.
——
Looking at my destroyed villa, I couldn’t help but feel heartbroken.
"They could’ve just fought... why did they have to wreck my house..." I rubbed my head and mumbled softly.
Conrad Schroeder, standing beside me, felt both amused and sorrowful.
He said urgently, "Mr. Raymond, Stanley Sonia and Ashley Buchanan’s strength far surpasses mine! And knowing their nature, they’ll never let this slide!"
"Mm, so what?" I looked around heartbroken and casually asked.
Conrad rushed to say, "When the Divine Medicine appears, they might strike at you, and even the Sean family won’t find proof!"
"Continue." I didn’t seem concerned, and even walked to the table and began drinking tea.
Conrad gritted his teeth. "Mr. Raymond, if it’s truly impossible, we could abandon the Divine Medicine..."
"Abandon it?" I raised an eyebrow. "Why should I abandon it?"
Conrad pleaded desperately, "As long as the green hills remain, there’s no fear of lacking firewood! With your talent and potential, there’s no need to take such risks!"
However, I just scoffed.
"Those two weaklings still can’t kill me." My lips curved into a cold smile.
"And... I’m vindictive. Even if they don’t come for me, I’ll still hunt them down." I said while sipping my tea.
Conrad opened his mouth, but couldn’t find words for the moment.
Conrad had battled me, so he understood my strength perfectly.
Although Conrad had indeed lost to me, I hadn’t won easily, and even relied on formations for help.
In Conrad’s opinion, my strength was absolutely no match for either Stanley Sonia or Ashley Buchanan.
"Mr. Raymond..." Conrad opened his mouth, wanting to speak, but I cut him off with a hand wave.
"Get ready. Leave with me the day after tomorrow." I gestured.
Seeing my stubbornness, Conrad didn’t want to keep pestering, so he could only nod in agreement.
The next day:
More and more people arrived in White City from various places across the River North Region.
Some distant families even got word and rushed to White City.
Such was the appeal of a Divine Medicine!
——
No.1 Winery.
"Master, word has gotten out, and many major families have arrived in White City." Wallace Wills’s disciples sighed.
Wallace Wills nodded slightly. "After all, it’s the appearance of the Thousand-Year Divine Medicine. Apart from those top aristocratic families, probably nobody can resist a Thousand-Year Divine Medicine’s temptation."
"Master, are those so-called Martial Arts Association people actually useful? With this happening, the Grandmasters seem meaningless," the disciple asked, frowning.
But Wallace Wills simply laughed, shook his head, and said, "The Martial Arts Association serves its purpose. Don’t worry, everything remains under my control."
