Marcus Sanders immediately caught the hint and hurriedly handed over a card.“This is merely a token of appreciation for your efforts. Rest assured, Masters—once the matter is accomplished, I will reward you generously.”The head of the Davidson family exchanged glances with the other two patriarchs and rose as well, offering their own contributions.The heads of the Kirk and Taylor families were more straightforward, each presenting an additional card.“Masters, if you help us resolve this trouble, it is only right that we provide annual offerings to your temple in the future.”Master Darkshade accepted the bank cards, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.“Very well. That can certainly be arranged.”Marcus Sanders’ delight was written all over him as he continued.“This time, Grayson Foster, the young master of the Foster family from the provincial capital, has heard of our plan to deal with Adrian and wishes to lend his support.”Soon, several martial artists who appeared to

Emptiness grinned. “With spiritual energy this dense, not taking a bath would be a waste!”“Mr. Doyle, come join me!”Adrian pictured the scene of two grown men soaking together and shuddered.“No. You go ahead.”Seeing how decisively Adrian refused, Emptiness dropped the matter.Adrian surveyed the cavern and soon noticed something unusual.“It seems this place once bore traces of human cultivation.”Unbothered, Emptiness quickly stripped off his clothes, baring himself completely in no time.“That’s only natural. I wouldn’t abandon a place like this either.”He had a point. Whoever had once cultivated here must have either ascended beyond this world—or perished.The scarcity of spiritual energy in the Novaland Republic was precisely why Divine-tier cultivators were so rare.To stumble upon such a place was nothing short of a blessing.Just as Emptiness leapt toward the spring, a sudden disturbance rippled through the water.A monstrous head emerged, followed by an enormous body.A f

“I have to admit, this spirit beast core is so pure it almost feels unreal.”After cultivating for so long in such a hidden sanctuary, the Qiongqi’s core had reached an astonishing level of refinement.Adrian nodded, gazing at the bead-like core, as if it existed within a veil of clouds.“It’s quite beautiful.”Emptiness suddenly extended his hand toward Adrian, the core resting quietly in his palm.“I retrieved it for you—how will you thank me?”Adrian answered without thinking, “I’ll treat you to a meal.”Given the value of a spirit beast core, such a response would have been almost insulting to anyone else.But for Emptiness, it was exactly what he wanted.“Mr. Doyle, you’re a delightfully straightforward man!”“Here—take your core.”As Adrian accepted it, he could still feel the heat radiating from its surface.The core resembled a flawless piece of craftsmanship, perfect beyond compare.Even the wealthiest or most powerful individuals in the world would be driven mad at the sight

Neil Peterson’s ability to read people was second to none. The moment he noticed Cameron Hill’s troubled expression, he quickly agreed and bent slightly as he escorted him toward the door.Just as the door opened, someone outside pushed in at the same time—nearly causing a collision.“Who—”Neil Peterson was about to speak when he caught sight of the group: uniformed officials, unmistakable in their presence, led by a stern-looking man.“Sir, you are…?”“Who is Cameron Hill?”The tall man in the lead swept his gaze over them, his demeanor authoritative and unyielding.Cameron Hill stepped forward immediately.“I am.”The man glanced at the photo in his hand, then back at Cameron.“The actual controlling shareholder of Joy Hotel—Cameron Hill, correct?”Though confused, Cameron nodded.“We have received reports that Joy Hotel has long been providing a venue for illicit transactions involving prohibited substances. All responsible parties are required to come with us for investigation.”

Thornton Trinity frowned, her face etched with disdain.“No matter what, we are your elders. Is this any way to speak to us?”Russell Sanders lifted his chin arrogantly, not sparing her a second glance.“Elders? You think you deserve that title? Sign the contract and you might live. Otherwise, every ten minutes you stall, I’ll kill one of you—until there’s no one left.”He dragged over a chair and sat down carelessly.The words left his mouth with unsettling ease, as though taking a life meant nothing at all.But the vicious glint in his eyes was unmistakable, and Joanna Emerson and the others felt a chill of fear creep in.Even without asking, they already knew who had been orchestrating everything behind the Hill family’s downfall.And they could not be certain that Russell Sanders was bluffing.He, for his part, had no intention of wasting more time.“Think it over carefully. The choice is yours.”Joanna Emerson trembled with rage. Seeing his absolute confidence only deepened her f