Chapter 783: Chapter 783 Walking Into The Trap
I tucked away the formula and slowly shut my eyes, like I was hunting for something deep inside.
The next day rolled around.
The Medicine Storage opened right on schedule, and plenty of Pill masters showed up to grab their herbs. I was one of them.
The second I walked into the Medicine Storage, I bumped straight into Colin Ava.
Colin lit up and called out, "Mr. Raymond! You here for herbs too?"
I flashed him a smile. "Yeah, what about you? Anything crazy happen last night?"
Colin rubbed the back of his head. "Nah, I don’t have that concentric pill recipe, so no drama for me."
"Right." I gave him a quick nod.
Then Colin suddenly piped up, "Mr. Raymond, word is you took out Wesley Thornton last night? You get that concentric pill formula?"
His voice wasn’t exactly quiet, and everyone around us caught every word.
The moment those words left his mouth, every single person nearby locked their eyes on me.
Their stares burned with raw killing intent and pure greed.
Colin’s face went white as he slapped his hand over his mouth. "Oh crap... did I just mess up big time?"
I waved it off casually. "Don’t sweat it."
Colin bobbed his head. "Okay then, Mr. Raymond, I’m gonna head inside."
I nodded back and didn’t rush to follow him in.
Instead, I planted myself right at the entrance, letting my gaze drift over the crowd.
And every one of them was staring right back at me.
I squinted my eyes, and a cold smile crept across my face.
Out of this whole bunch, only seven were Military Marquises. The rest were just Grandmasters and regular masters.
Nobody except those Military Marquises had the guts to come after me.
I let out a soft snort and marched into the Medicine Storage.
While I was collecting herbs, I kept sneaking glances at the crowd.
I wanted to see exactly what kind of stuff these people were picking up.
Pretty soon, I spotted something fishy.
The herbs these guys were grabbing looked identical.
Not just the same types - even the amounts were practically matching.
"Just like I thought," I muttered under my breath.
My suspicions were totally confirmed.
After I finished collecting my herbs, I spun around and walked out of the Medicine Storage.
That whole day, I didn’t bother rushing into pill refining. Instead, I sat cross-legged on my bed with my eyes closed, just resting.
"Well, well, you’re pretty chill about this whole thing," the man with the mustache said, stepping closer.
I cracked my eyes open. "Got any tricks to help me track someone down?"
The man with the mustache wrinkled his brow. "Track someone? Sure, there are methods, but I’d need something personal from them - hair, maybe something like that."
"What if I’ve got nothing? Any chance of finding someone by reading the heavens or whatever?" I asked.
The man with the mustache scoffed. "You’re dreaming, kid. If you were some mighty realm cultivator, maybe. But a Military Marquis? Not happening."
I could only nod.
Night fell.
The sky slowly turned black.
Everything in the world seemed ready to drift off to sleep, but right then, I snapped my eyes open.
I pushed myself up and stared out the window, like I was expecting something.
Thirty minutes dragged by, then I heard movement outside my door.
A wave of creepy energy rolled in, one after another.
"Finally!" My eyes blazed with excitement!
Before I’d even finished speaking, my door got blasted open by a surge of power!
Right after that, several guys strutted in!
Every one of these men was Military Marquis level, and they were all clutching different magical artifacts!
Their weapons were top-shelf quality and gave off incredible auras.
I glanced at them and said coolly, "What brings you boys by so late?"
One of them stepped up with an icy grin. "Kid, quit playing games! Where’s that concentric pill formula!"
"That’s right! You killed Wesley Thornton, so you’ve definitely got the formula! Fork it over and we might let you live!"
I looked at the men standing in front of me and smiled slightly. "And what happens if I don’t?"
"Don’t?" One of them burst out laughing.
"You’re completely surrounded - what choice do you think you have!"
I raised an eyebrow. "Surrounded? By just you few?"
As I spoke, I suddenly lifted my palm and clenched my fingers. In a split second, a series of space barriers materialized around us!
"Ever heard the saying ’walking into a trap’?" I raised an eyebrow.
Their expressions shifted, and they frowned. "What’s that supposed to mean?"
I sneered. "I deliberately spread the word that I had the concentric pill formula just to bait you here."
"Bait us?" When they heard that, the men exploded into laughter.
"Exactly, but don’t get it twisted - I’m not after any secret techniques or formulas from you guys. I just need your golden cores." I smiled lightly.
"Kid, you’re way too cocky!" One of them stepped forward and roared.
"You think you can take on all seven of us by yourself?"
I took a swig of water and said casually, "There’s not even one Peak Form Military Marquis among you, and you think you can act tough?"
Before I’d even finished talking, the water in my hands suddenly shot out!
This water was packed with my spiritual power, and it hit harder than any bullet!
"Bang, bang, bang!"
Just a few drops of water completely destroyed several guys’ kneecaps!
"What incredible strength!" Their faces went white instantly!
"Everyone attack together - kill him!" one of them yelled.
I watched the man grip his magical artifact and charge straight at me!
The artifact glowed in his hands, and terrifying power instantly flooded the air!
"Die!" The devastating force, powered by the magical artifact, came racing toward me!
I snorted and raised my Golden Fist, throwing a punch right back!
"Clang!"
The massive sound echoed instantly, and the magical artifact shattered into pieces!
"How... How is this possible!"
Before he could wrap his head around it, my fist was already connecting with him.
One punch completely crushed his skull!
I crouched down and pulled the golden core from his dantian. Then I wiped the blood off on my sleeve.
"Well, I’ve collected almost ten golden cores now." I said calmly.
The remaining men’s faces turned absolutely horrible! Some were already thinking about running and trying to get away!
But I’d already set up space barriers - there was no way I was letting them escape!
"Since you came here, you’re leaving everything behind!" I shouted coldly and immediately charged forward!
In a flash, golden light exploded everywhere, and the whole room filled with screams!
In just over ten minutes, there were exactly seven fresh corpses scattered around the room!
I ripped open their dantians and grabbed their golden cores.
"With these guys, I’m up to eighteen golden cores now." I said with satisfaction spreading across my face.
