Chapter 426: Chapter 426 The Scent Of Blood
I wiped the blood from the corner of my mouth, my pale face making the vivid red stand out even more.
"I’m fine," I shook my head.
As I spoke, I tried to get up but staggered and almost fell to the ground.
Victor Green and Mya Winona hurriedly supported me, their faces full of worry.
"Mr. Raymond, you should lie down," said Victor Green with furrowed brows.
I waved my hand and said, "I’m not that bad yet."
If the act went on, it would be too fake.
I stood up and walked to the window of the living room.
Gazing out the window, I asked softly, "What month is it now?"
Mya Winona hastily replied, "It’s mid-May."
"Mid-May... just over three months left," I sighed with a worried expression on my face.
"Master Raymond, are you still thinking about that matter even now?" Mya Winona bit her lip, looking even more worried than I was.
I sighed and said, "I’ve put so much into helping Mabel Sean. To give up now, I won’t be satisfied!"
After saying that, I suddenly punched the glass.
The glass shattered instantly, turning into countless razor-sharp pieces!
My pale face was reflected in each piece of glass.
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Outside, one shadow after another flashed past. Their forms slowly disappeared in the darkness.
Little did they know, Mason’s divine sense never left their shadows.
Only after everyone had vanished did Mason return to his room. He continued to wait, waiting for the news to ferment.
That night, the Martial Arts Forum erupted! Countless prominent figures in the world of martial arts began to express their opinions on the Martial Arts Forum.
"It seems that Mason Raymond really did suffer a severe injury, leaving a hidden illness in his dantian."
"That’s right, I saw with my own eyes that he kept coughing up blood, and his breath was extremely weak."
"A once heaven’s favorite, it seems he’s destined to fall."
Those who said these words were all people with significant influence in the world of martial arts. What they said was naturally more credible!
At this moment, another person added fuel to the fire. This person was Lainey Kessler.
Lainey Kessler personally posted his opinions on the Martial Arts Forum.
"On that day, I saw with my own eyes that the killing intent within Kamden Nick’s formation entered Mason’s dantian. Since then, Mason has been coughing up blood and barely managed to leave Hanah with a strong body," Lainey Kessler said coldly.
"Now, Mason Raymond is no longer worth mentioning. To call him a once heaven’s favorite is giving him too much credit."
With multiple sides confirming, the news suddenly seemed much more plausible! For a time, countless people were eager to take advantage of the situation and kill Mason!
Mason’s rise in recent times had been meteoric, and one could even call him a martial arts superstar! As a result, countless people in the shadows wanted to step on Mason to rise to prominence!
Whoever killed Mason would undoubtedly receive attention from all sides and become the new martial arts superstar!
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At this moment, I was lying in bed. In the darkness, my mouth curled up into a smile that perfectly matched the environment.
Then, I slipped my phone into my pocket and fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, as soon as I woke up, I saw Conrad Schroeder appear at the door. This caught me off guard.
I stood in the living room for a short time, contemplating, and then went to the entrance.
As soon as the door opened, I saw Conrad Schroeder’s anxious expression.
"Mr. Raymond, there’s a rumor everywhere now that you’ve suffered a serious injury, your dantian is damaged, and your breath is weak... Is it true?" Conrad Schroeder asked anxiously.
I returned to the living room and sank into the couch.
"Sit down." I patted the sofa and then said.
Conrad Schroeder sat down on the sofa uneasily.
"Mr. Raymond, what’s going on?" Conrad Schroeder asked impatiently.
I didn’t say a word, just scanned Conrad Schroeder up and down with my eyes.
I clearly felt that Conrad Schroeder’s divine sense had swept across me multiple times, either intentionally or unintentionally! As if trying to figure out whether I was really weakened in strength or just faking it!
"What do you think?" I asked indifferently.
Conrad Schroeder frowned and said, "I think it’s fake."
I sighed, leaned back on the sofa, and whispered, "I wish it was, too..."
Conrad Schroeder’s pupils suddenly contracted! He stared intently at me and said, "Mr. Raymond, have you... really suffered a serious injury to your dantian?"
I nodded and said, "To be precise, it has left a hidden illness. This hidden illness could potentially cost me my life."
Conrad Schroeder’s face turned dark and uncertain, wondering what to think.
"A hidden illness in the dantian could, at best, affect one’s future path on the right way, or at worst, cause one’s Inner Strength to collapse and become a cripple," Conrad Schroeder said gravely.
I sighed and said, "Yes."
For a moment, Conrad Schroeder didn’t speak. He looked at me, with numerous expressions flashing across his face.
However, ultimately, Conrad Schroeder regained his composure. He stood up and said, "Mr. Raymond, during this time... please be careful and let me know if you need my help. If things get too dangerous, you can hide in the Divine Alchemist Pavilion."
After finishing, Conrad Schroeder bowed to me and then turned to leave.
"Wait."
At this moment, I suddenly called out to Conrad Schroeder.
Conrad Schroeder stopped in his tracks and turned to ask, "Mr. Raymond, is there anything else?"
I said with a seemingly amused smile, "Conrad, now would be a good opportunity to kill me. Are you really wanting to give that up?"
Conrad Schroeder’s face suddenly turned ugly! He instinctively took two steps back, with mixed feelings on his face.
"To be honest, I did have thoughts of killing you just now," Conrad Schroeder sighed.
"Because of you, I lost my son. It is impossible not to hate you."
"Furthermore, killing you now not only means there will be no revenge but also guarantees me a bright future..."
I nodded slightly and asked, "Why didn’t you do it, then?"
Conrad Schroeder let out a bitter laugh, waved his hand, and said, "Though you brought disaster to me and the Schroeder Family, you also granted me opportunities."
"The Pill, the herbs, and even this body of mine were all given by you."
"Without realizing it, my hatred for you has slowly diminished."
Having said that, Conrad Schroeder bowed his hand again to me.
"Mr. Raymond, I’ll try to help you as best as I can," Conrad Schroeder said.
After leaving these words, Conrad Schroeder no longer lingered and turned to leave the place.
