All Chapters of Hudson: The Secret Doctor: Chapter 231
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The Sect Master had emerged from seclusion.The moment the bell rang through the Thousand Blades Sect, every disciple immediately dropped what they were doing and rushed toward the main square in front of the sect hall, hidden deep in the forested mountains of Northern California near Mount Shasta, to welcome their leader’s return.The sound also reached Hudson, who was still inside the Sealing Heaven Realm, communicating with the four Great Grandmaster war spirits.Before questioning them, he had thought he might uncover ancient secrets.Instead, the result left him disappointed.The four war spirits knew almost nothing. They didn’t remember what had happened before they became war spirits.They didn’t know why they had transformed into war spirits. And they had no idea what truly lay beneath the fifth level of the abyss.Hudson could only feel helpless. He had gained powerful protectors, but not the answers he wanted.Just as he withdrew his consciousness, he heard footsteps approac
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She was clearly the leader of a powerful sect, someone respected, even feared, by countless people.And yet, in that moment, Lyn looked like a young woman in love. There was a hint of shyness in her eyes, mixed with anticipation, as she waited for Hudson to say those two words.Only then did Hudson finally understand why Lyn had insisted on meeting him alone, without Loie or anyone else present.She had recognized him from the very beginning.And she knew that whatever passed between them couldn’t be overheard. If anyone from the Thousand Sha Sect found out, it would cause an uproar across their entire compound in the Sierra Nevada mountains.Under her intense gaze, sharp enough to make his scalp tingle, Hudson felt an unfamiliar pressure.He had always been confident, always in control.But now, facing Lyn, he realized something uncomfortable. He might not be able to say it.If he refused, she might not let him leave California at all. She could easily keep him locked within the sect
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Hudson nearly jumped to his feet in shock. He turned his head slightly, his voice unsteady.“You… are you serious?”Lyn lifted her gaze and looked at him with complete sincerity. “Do I look like I’ve been joking with you this whole time? I know we’ve been apart for years. You might’ve even forgotten about me. But after I returned to the Quaten Sect all those years ago, I never forgot you… I also know you think what you said back then was just childish nonsense. But I never treated it that way.”Her voice softened, but her eyes didn’t waver. “I mean it, Hudson. I’m serious.”Eyes didn’t lie. And from the way Lyn looked at him, Hudson knew she wasn’t playing around.What started as a joke had turned into something real, and now he was the one caught off guard.They hadn’t seen each other in years. Everything felt unfamiliar, rushed… overwhelming. He couldn’t bring himself to reject her, but he also couldn’t just accept it like it was nothing. Not when she was looking at him like that.“
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Wasn’t she the one who said to take things slow?They hadn’t even had a wedding yet, and now she was already pulling him into a bridal room?Hudson didn’t even have the strength to resist.The cabin was simple, just a bed, a few pieces of calligraphy on the walls, and not much else. It sat quietly on the mountainside somewhere in Northern California, far from everything.Lyn, who had been bold and assertive outside, changed the moment they stepped inside.She pushed Hudson gently onto the bed, then lay down beside him. Resting her head against his chest, she spoke softly, almost to herself.“Hudson… I know this is sudden. It’s a lot for you to take in.”“But you have to understand… I can’t leave this place. Ever since I became the sect master of the Thousand Shadows Sect, my life has been tied here. I have to guard the abyss seal… for the rest of my life.”Her voice wavered.“The last time I went outside… was more than ten years ago. Right before I took over as sect master…”Her words
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In the blink of an eye, five days passed.During those days after the wedding, Hudson stayed almost constantly by Lyn’s side. Because of her position, she couldn’t leave the Thousand Brakes Sect to travel freely, so the two of them spent their time exploring the sect grounds instead, treating it like their own quiet version of a honeymoon.They talked about everything. Past, present, and even things Hudson had always been curious about, questions that Lyn finally answered without holding back.At the massive front gate of the Thousand Brakes Sect, set along a quiet stretch of land in California, Lyn held Hudson tightly, unwilling to let go.“You have to come back and visit me,” she said softly, her tone almost playful but filled with emotion. “Don’t forget, you have a wife waiting for you here.”Hudson smiled, gently rubbing her back. “Don’t worry. I’ll definitely come see you. And if you ever come out of seclusion, just ask Luie to contact me. No matter where I am, I’ll come back rig
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Hudson had always been a man of principles. No matter how underhanded or ruthless his enemies were, he rarely let it get to him. Anger wasn’t something he showed easily.But there was one line he would never tolerate crossing, threatening the people close to him.Whoever was behind this, even if they hadn’t yet reached the Garcia family estate, had already made it onto Hudson’s kill list.Outside the Garcia family property, three fighters stood near the gate, chatting casually.The street in front of them was completely empty. Every shop along the block was shut down, by their order. It was meant to send a message.A warning.The sharp sound of brakes suddenly echoed from around the corner as night fully settled in.“What the hell? Someone actually has the guts to drive down this street?”The three men frowned, immediately stepping forward into the road. Anyone who ignored their warning clearly needed to be taught a lesson.Inside the car, Hudson saw them move to block his path.He di
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It wasn’t strange for Butienmen to suspect something after their disciples went missing in Sandigan Valley. Arjan’s assumptions were, in a way, understandable.But what didn’t sit right with Hudson was this, Out of all the possible suspects, they had pointed directly at him.Yet instead of investigating broadly, Butienmen had come straight to him.That alone was suspicious.Standing there, Hudson’s eyes grew colder as the pieces began to fall into place.This had the Tipcan Sect written all over it.Luie had likely mentioned something in passing, perhaps about Edward being warned not to retaliate. Someone like Edward wouldn’t dare act openly, but that didn’t mean he would let things go.If he had learned that Butienmen’s disciples disappeared after entering Sandigan Valley, and that Hudson had been there around the same time, it wouldn’t be hard to subtly guide suspicion in Hudson’s direction.A simple push in the right place… And Butienmen would do the rest.No matter how things pla
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The Butienmen council chamber quickly filled with people. Those seated inside were all elderly, and every single one of them was at least a first-rank grandmaster. The atmosphere was tense the moment the meeting began.“I just received news,” one of them announced grimly. “Everyone we sent out this time has been killed… including Arjan.”“What?! Who would dare kill members of Butienmen?”“Was it another sect?”“Who has the nerve to provoke us like this?”Voices rose one after another, the entire hall erupting into shocked discussion.Amid the noise, an old woman slowly stood up, her frail body trembling. Her voice was hoarse as she asked, “Is Arjan… gone?”All eyes turned toward Reggie, the sect leader of Butienmen, whose headquarters was hidden deep in the mountains of California.He gave a slow nod.The moment he did, the old woman, Reyna, broke down. She didn’t care about the setting or the people around her. She cried out loudly, her grief raw and uncontrollable.“My grandson… my
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The courtyard fell completely silent.Andrei and Edward stood frozen in place, as if their bodies had been locked. Neither of them dared to move.They weren’t unfamiliar with great grandmasters. In fact, people at that level were figures they had always looked up to, the kind of strength they had spent their entire lives trying to reach.Based on everything they knew, no matter how talented Hudson was, there was no way someone his age could have reached that level. At best, he should’ve been a ninth-rank grandmaster.And while the difference between a grandmaster and a great grandmaster sounded small, in reality, it was like the gap between heaven and earth.That was why Edward had been so confident earlier. He believed that once Butienmen sent a great grandmaster, dealing with Hudson would be effortless.But he had overlooked something critical.Even if Hudson himself wasn’t a great grandmaster… who said he couldn’t have one, or more, on his side?What truly broke Edward was the real
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Early the next morning, just as Hudson came downstairs, Hansel rushed in, his face tense.“The people from Butianmen are here!” he said anxiously.They came faster than expected.Hudson didn’t say much. He simply nodded and walked out with Hansel. The two groups ended up meeting at the same place where Arjan had been killed before.The moment they faced each other, the tension exploded.Reyna clenched her fists, her eyes burning with hatred. She stared straight at Hudson and asked coldly, “Where is my grandson’s body?”Hudson raised an eyebrow. “Who?”“Arjan!”Hudson didn’t recognize the name. He had killed too many people to keep track.“I’ve killed a lot,” he said calmly. “I don’t remember what he looked like. Do you have a photo?”With a sharp flick of her hand, Reyna threw a photo at him like a blade. Hudson caught it easily, glanced at it, then nodded.“Oh, him,” he said. “If you want his body, come with me.”The outcome for Reyna was already decided in his mind.She was a great