Jeremy Bongso sat slumped in the leather chair, still nursing the pain in his ribs. Though it was only one blow, his pride felt utterly shattered. But he didn't dare act recklessly. Not without his bodyguards. Not after seeing the almost emotionless look in Jonathan's eyes.He's really not an ordinary person, Jeremy thought to himself, but his face remained cold, hiding his fear with arrogance. Later, outside, you will feel my revenge. For now, he chose not to act, as it could backfire on him.After nearly twenty minutes, the appraisal staff member returned. With an unfriendly face and a curt tone, he said, "I told you so. This item is fake. It's not worthy of being included in our auction house catalog."Jonathan was skeptical; he knew it was a valuable antique. He looked at the man calmly. "Did the staff member truly examine it properly?"The staff member tensed up, feeling doubted. He was clearly offended. "Are you questioning our professionalism?" he said angrily, slapping the app

The atmosphere in the auction house's front hall was still tense as Manager Gideon turned his sharp gaze towards Jeremy, who stood stiff as a board, frozen in fear."How dare you offend a friend of Master Anderson." Gideon's voice was loud, enough to make all the guests and staff look in their direction.Jeremy tried to answer nervously, wanting to explain, "If I had known, of course—"Before Jeremy could finish his sentence, he was cut off by Gideon. "You didn't know, because you're arrogant and foolish!"Jeremy fell silent, his breath caught in his throat."If it weren't for Master Anderson not wishing to prolong the matter, your family's name might have been tarnished today. Be thankful, and get lost before your reputation is truly destroyed," Gideon continued.Without giving him a chance to defend himself, Gideon immediately turned around and gestured politely for Master Anderson to enter the auction house.Meanwhile...Roselin clenched her fists behind her expensive dress. Her fa

At first, Suryo thought Jonathan might have some skill, but upon hearing Jonathan's words just now, he instead believed Jonathan was simply jealous of his medical prowess."You just said the Ancient Seven Star Technique could kill him within ten seconds," Suryo stated flatly but sharply. "But the child is fine. You were just trying to scare everyone to make yourself look better, weren't you?"The attendant who had been silenced earlier joined in with a cold laugh. "Hah. Just as I thought. People like him are usually just showing off."Seeing that no one believed him, Jonathan could do nothing more."If you don't believe me,it's no concern of mine. But I won't be the one regretting it later."With a bitter smile, Jonathan shouldered his bag of herbs and walked towards the exit. His final words were faint, "I hope you realize it before it's too late."Inside the clinic, the old man grew impatient and began to fret. "Why is my grandson shivering again? I thought you said he was cured?" t

He looked awkward, especially when Physician Saputro suddenly knelt slowly and spoke in a firm yet sincere voice. "Sir Jonathan, please allow me to call you Teacher. If you will not accept me as a formal disciple, then let me learn from you like a disciple in secret. I will still regard you as my teacher."Jonathan hurriedly bowed and bent down. "Physician Saputro, I am not worthy. The knowledge I possess is merely the result of my seclusion; it shouldn't form the basis of a teacher-student relationship. We merely exchanged knowledge, complementing each other."But Physician Saputro shook his head firmly. "Exchanged knowledge? No, Jonathan. What I gained from that exchange wasn't ordinary theory, but life-changing understanding. You, who grew up in nature, learning directly from the energy of the earth and sky. You know things that cannot be taught in books or academies." He looked straight into Jonathan's eyes. "Today I swear, for as long as I live, I will call you Teacher."Jonathan

Mr. Zio no longer paid any attention to Azka. He stood with his hands clasped in front of his chest, his face pale and his breathing heavy. Before him, Jonathan remained silent, seemingly unaffected, unshakable by anyone."Mr. Winaldy! I truly didn't know that the target in this job was you," Zio said, his voice heavy with regret. "If I had known from the start, not only would I not have taken the payment, I wouldn't even have dared to come near!""And you think I'll just believe that, after you showed up here with a group of armed men?" Jonathan asked, his tone piercing.Mr. Zio immediately bowed even lower, almost prostrating himself. He hurriedly explained, "I was standing beside the Leader when he was in the People's Village. I saw with my own eyes how the Leader of the Sky Dragon Sect bowed in respect to you."In an instant, Jonathan understood—this man was a member of the Sky Dragon Sect. "I wasn't paying much attention to my surroundings at the time. But it seems you have some