Chapter 254: Chapter 254 - War God Legend
Even though I had already suspected it, I still felt immense regret when Wallace Wills got the definite answer!
He quickly said, "Mr. Raymond, I’m willing to trade you two herbs for your Nine Transformation Pill!"
I sneered, "Not a chance."
Earlier, I didn’t understand the Nine Transformation Pill’s true worth, so I agreed to Wallace Wills’s proposal.
Now, I had no need for Wallace Wills’s two herbs whatsoever.
After dropping those words, I spun around and walked away.
——
Wallace Wills’s expression turned incredibly sour, and he remained silent for quite some time.
"Master, what’s our next move?" Wallace Wills’s disciple inquired.
Wallace Wills spoke slowly, "It’s destiny, all of it is destiny..."
——
After securing the Divine Medicine, I got ready to depart.
"Mr. Raymond, don’t hesitate to drop by River North whenever you can," Zendaya Andrew said with a grin.
I managed a strained smile, "I doubt I’ll be able to visit anytime soon."
After all, I had crossed Hobs Jasper’s master, and there was no telling what might happen if I showed up in River North.
Zendaya Andrew appeared to understand the reason and chuckled softly, "Very well, we’ll cross paths again if it’s meant to be."
"Until we meet again," I gave a slight nod.
After saying goodbye, I drove Conrad Schroeder back to his place.
During the drive, I glanced at Conrad Schroeder in the rearview mirror and smiled, "Don’t worry, I won’t let this journey be for nothing."
While the Divine Medicine was valuable, I couldn’t possibly consume it all myself.
Besides, Conrad Schroeder had stepped up to help me during a life-or-death moment, and I would never forget that kindness.
"I guarantee I’ll help you reach Second or even Third Rank Grandmaster soon," I said casually.
When Conrad Schroeder heard this, he was thrilled!
For him, reaching First Rank Grandmaster was likely his lifetime ceiling, and any further advancement was uncertain!
Conrad Schroeder said with appreciation, "Thank you, Mr. Raymond!"
It looked like the Schroeder Family’s bet had paid off this time.
...
Once I returned to White City, my first priority was inspecting my herb garden.
When I stepped into the garden, I was stunned to find it completely bare.
"What the hell happened?" I couldn’t help but wonder.
"Victor Green! Where are my herbs!" I yelled toward the house, anger creeping into my voice.
Shortly after, Victor Green came rushing out of the room.
He said somewhat sheepishly, "Mr. Raymond, I consumed all the herbs... I just couldn’t help myself."
I took a closer look and, indeed, Victor Green’s power had increased significantly.
He had successfully broken through to the Inner Strength Masters Realm.
"You’re not upset with me, are you?" Victor Green asked with an awkward grin.
I waved my hand in resignation and said, "Forget it, what’s done is done."
"I was planning to share some of this Thousand-year Divine Medicine with you, but now I won’t."
Hearing this, Victor Green felt like he wanted to crawl into a hole and die!
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Word of Mason Raymond’s killing rampage in the deep mountains spread like wildfire.
The story of the four River North Region prodigies kneeling and Hobs Brynlee being slaughtered spread even faster, as if it had wings.
People grew more and more intrigued by Mason Raymond’s reputation.
They even theorized that Mason Raymond was part of the Sean family’s strategic plan in the River North Region.
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One afternoon, a vehicle suddenly pulled up.
As the car came to a stop, Jasper Thompson got out.
Then, Watson Thompson hopped out, full of energy.
"Mason Raymond!"
The moment Watson Thompson spotted me, she got excited.
She approached me and playfully punched my chest, saying, "You’re really something. No wonder my sister Mabel is crazy about you!"
I rolled my eyes, "You’re just a kid, quit acting so mature."
"I’m not a kid! I’m not a child anymore!" Watson Thompson deliberately pushed out her chest.
Well, she really wasn’t small anymore. This little girl had definitely developed quite nicely.
"Alright, stop pestering your brother Mason Raymond," Jasper Thompson gestured.
Watson Thompson shot Jasper Thompson a look and muttered, "I’m not even pestering him..."
I welcomed Jasper Thompson into the house and personally served him a cup of tea.
After taking a sip, Jasper Thompson couldn’t help but sigh, "Mason Raymond, it’s truly incredible when I think about it."
"When I met you six months ago, you were a broke kid who had just been kicked out of your family. Now, though, you’ve achieved such heights. Miss Sean really does have excellent judgment."
I smiled, "It’s all just luck, nothing special."
"Luck?" Jasper Thompson smiled wryly.
People can rely on luck sometimes, but they definitely won’t get far depending only on it.
It’s even more unlikely for someone like me to become Chuzzle’s top fighter, even outshining the four geniuses of the River North Region.
"Jasper, did you come here for a reason?" I asked.
Jasper Thompson nodded and said, "Actually, I do have something to ask of you."
"Want me to join the battle zone?" I guessed.
Jasper Thompson was shocked, and he asked in amazement, "How did you figure that out?"
"Lucky guess," I laughed.
Jasper Thompson sighed, "As your fame spreads, the relevant authorities have noticed you."
"Now the higher-ups have given a direct order that, whatever it takes, you must be recruited into the battle zone."
I thought for a moment and said with a smile, "I can agree, but there are conditions."
Jasper Thompson was thrilled and immediately said, "Name them. As long as it’s within my authority, I’ll agree!"
I said seriously, "First, I’d only visit occasionally, staying independent and, naturally, not taking any official roles."
"Second, I won’t remain in Chuzzle, much less in the River North Region permanently, so I might not return to Chuzzle for an extended period."
Jasper Thompson fell silent for a moment. After considering, he said, "I can accept that. If the Capital City Battle Zone can offer Ignacio Richard such terms, our Chuzzle Battle Zone can do the same."
"Ignacio Richard?" I was caught off guard.
I had heard this name multiple times, but I knew nothing about him.
"Who is Ignacio Richard?" I asked.
Jasper Thompson was surprised, "You don’t know about Ignacio Richard?"
"I don’t," I shook my head.
As he brought up Ignacio Richard, a look of respect crossed Jasper Thompson’s face.
"Ignacio Richard, just like you, was born in Capital City but had no connections," Jasper Thompson began slowly.
"When he first displayed his abilities, he was oppressed by the noble families of Capital City."
"But even under such pressure, he still became a legendary figure and even surpassed all the major families!"
"After joining the battle zone, he’s been known as the War God!"
At this point, Jasper Thompson paused, looked at me, and chuckled, "Honestly, Miss Sean once mentioned that you would become the next Ignacio Richard."
"Back then, I didn’t take it seriously, but now I’m beginning to believe it."
I rubbed my chin and whispered softly, "Ignacio Richard... I’ll keep that name in mind."
