They didn't know the identities or intentions of the two men, and making a rash move could be seen as poor hospitality. However, the tall man's smug grin and squinting eyes made it incredibly hard to hold back."Get him out here already! We are disciples of Master Lenny of the Spectres Circle! Our master has come all this way to treat Xayne's injuries, knowing the fight against Charlie is crucial for Wyncock's pride. "Understand this: our master rarely intervenes. For Xayne to receive his treatment, he should consider this a blessing from his ancestors!" The tall man shouted, his tone as obnoxious as his expression.The tall man's arrogance practically oozed as he puffed out his chest.The Heaven Sword Circle disciples exchanged glances. This was above their pay grade. They hurried back inside to report."Mr. Xayne, two men at the gate claim to be Lenny's disciples from the Spectres Circle. They're asking for you to come out and greet them. They say their master has come down fro

As soon as Lenny stepped inside, he wasted no time. He slapped both of his disciples hard across the face, his handprints leaving an angry red mark on their cheeks. Then, pointing to the floor at Xayne's feet, he shouted, "Kneel down and apologize to Mr. Xayne. Now!"Xayne raised a hand slightly, his expression calm. "Forget it. I'm not the type to hold grudges over trivial matters. Let them go.""Thank Mr. Xayne for his generosity!" Lenny snapped at his disciples, glaring at them."Thank you, Mr. Xayne, for your kindness!" the two stammered, bowing deeply and even knocking their heads against the floor in gratitude before scurrying out of the room.Once they had left, Lenny turned to Xayne, bowing deeply. "Mr. Xayne, this is all my fault for not teaching my disciples properly. It's because of my negligence that they dared to offend you.""It's fine. So, Master Lenny, what brings you here today?" Xayne replied with a faint smile, waving off the apology.Lenny glanced briefly at E

Lenny reached into his robes and took out three dark red pills, carefully presenting them to Xayne."These pills are incredibly rare. There are only five left in the world. These three should be enough to heal your injuries," he said, his tone reverent.He placed the pills in his palm and extended them toward Xayne with great ceremony. Xayne casually picked up one of the pills, bringing it to his nose for a sniff. A wave of putrid, fishy stench hit him immediately. Any medicine meant to save lives would carry a pleasant, refreshing aroma. Only poison reeked like this. This simple ploy, something even a novice healer could see through, was laughable in Xayne's eyes."Oh my, this seems like a remarkable pill. Why is it called the Hundred-Life Pill, I wonder?" Xayne remarked, feigning interest.He toyed with the pill, pretending to bring it close to his lips before pulling it back. Lenny froze for a moment, his composure faltering. The pill wasn't medicine at all. It was a slow-ac

Madoc shot Lenny a sharp glance, frowning. "What's your plan?""Do you know the Christy family of Heavenly Peak who guards the cemetery of the First Dragon?!"'The Christy family? The legendary tomb keepers?'Their kickboxing prowess barely made a ripple in the Kickboxing Association as they had never produced a single top-tier fighter in centuries. In other words, they carried dead weight.The Christy family commanded respect anywhere they went, whether among kickboxing clans or in the halls of power. Guarding the ancestral tomb was more than a duty; it was a sacred mission to protect the nation's lifeblood.It was said that Drakonia's unbroken strength over five millennia owed much to their vigilance. Their contribution was unmatched."You're saying you have connections with the Christy family?" Madoc's brows lifted in surprise.As an elder of the Kickboxing Association, he had never seen any of their members."Of course. He's just a distant descendent, though. He's about twe

Just then, a Heaven Sword Circle disciple rushed into Xayne's villa, panting. "Mr. Xayne, there's an old man outside claiming to be from the capital. He demands you personally greet him. Said if you're late, he'll… he'll…""He'll what?" Xayne frowned.'What's going on today? Why does everyone think they can order me around? He wants me to personally greet him?'"If you're late, he'll punish you!"'Punish me?' Xayne laughed coldly and said to the disciple, "Let him wait."The disciple nodded and ran back outside.Meanwhile, Bernie stood at the villa's gate, clutching an imperial decree. With his hands behind his back, he loomed arrogantly alongside two middle-aged men.Upon hearing that Xayne had told him to wait, Bernie scoffed. Turning to the men, he sneered, "What did I say? Who does Xayne think he is? I've come with an imperial decree, and I didn't even make him kneel. That's already a grace!"The two men quickly chimed in."Exactly, Bernie. Xayne's nothing more than a figu