The group studied Cedric. He was well known at the club.One of them asked, "You sure?"Instead of agreement or praise, they just laughed at him."Dude, you're drunk.""No way the Rios family's elite guards could take down the Red Eagle Guild, right?"They laughed again at Cedric's boast.Cedric's hands clenched into fists.The group went back to their conversation."You're right. The Red Eagle Guild wasn't just some ordinary mercenaries. They were under The Horned Crocodile's command.""Who doesn't know The Horned Crocodile? He's famous in Vecredal's underworld.""I heard he's a mutant too. No way he got taken down easily.""Especially not by the Rios family's elite guards.""You're right. They're no match for the Red Eagle Guild.""Our young master here really has had too much to drink."They doubled over, holding their stomachs as they laughed.A brunet with tattoos on his right arm sneered, "If he weren't drunk, he wouldn't dare spout nonsense like that.""Look at him. Typical spo

The largest man, wearing a red earring beside the blue-earring one, spoke up. "Viper, enough of this nonsense.""The boss won't believe anything without proof."The yellow-earring man, Phantom, nodded in agreement. "Titan's right. We should finish this quickly before that damn flower seller runs off."Adrian answered dismissively. "So you're choosing to move forward?"He laughed flatly. "A stupid leader really does attract stupid followers."The yellow-earring man warned in a low, threatening tone. "Insult our master one more time, and I'll make sure you melt into human pulp."But Adrian showed no fear at all."Stupid people always get defensive when their stupidity is exposed.""Clearly, you can't even understand what I'm explaining."Adrian's gaze fixed on the three white-haired men with glossy black skin. Without being told, he knew they were the mutant triplets called the Savage Scorpions. "Do I need to learn scorpion language since you don't understand human speech?"Phantom snap

That same morning in Ucrousal, Alexander hadn't touched his breakfast. His gaze remained fixed on the empty chair across from him. Vivian's chair.A servant approached hesitantly. "Sir, your food is getting cold. Shall I warm it up?""Take it."The servant lifted the plate, but Alexander didn't look at him. His eyes stayed on that empty chair.In his mind, one line from Adrian kept repeating.Have him bring his daughter's body if she hasn't been buried yet. I'll examine her.Alexander muttered under his breath. "Crazy man."Still, his thoughts wouldn't stop questioning. What if he actually could?He's a collector of rare plants. Maybe he knows something.And he owned that mushroom. Maybe there's still a chance.Besides, someone like him wouldn't just casually ask to see a dead body, right?Soon, one of his men approached and saluted."My Lord, we found that flower shop. But it's already destroyed."Alexander lifted his head. "Destroyed?"This information was strange. He had assumed the

Having secured Alexander's permission, Adrian said nothing. He pulled out a cloth bundle containing his silver needles.His focus returned to the body in the coffin. His hand reached for the collar of Vivian's dress and tore it open down to her stomach.Rip!Alexander's eyes went wide. "What the hell are you doing?""Are you trying to defile my daughter's corpse?""You sick bastard!"Without thinking, Alexander ordered his men. "Beat that bastard!"His men hesitated, caught between fear and confusion.They didn't dare disobey Alexander. But at the same time, they didn't dare fight Adrian, who had already proven he could defeat the Savage Scorpions singlehandedly.Adrian turned to face Alexander."Mr. Russell, didn't you give me permission to treat her?""I'm about to perform acupuncture on specific points to break the Blue Jelly Morel's poison seal. After that, I'll target the points that can revive her and stabilize her condition."Adrian noticed the fear on the faces of Alexander's

Vivian screamed hysterically, "Dad!"But her panic only made the electrical current stronger.Alexander needs to be saved. If this continues, he'll die.Adrian quickly pulled Alexander's hand away from Vivian's body, completely unaffected by the electric shock.He carried the blond man out of the bathroom. Alexander lay on the floor just outside the door, his body still trembling but no longer connected to the current.Adrian checked his pulse. "Luckily, he's just stunned."He pressed a few points on Alexander's chest. Moments later, Alexander's body relaxed, though his eyes remained closed.After confirming Alexander was stable, Adrian gave the order. "Landyn. Take Mr. Russell to a guest room."The green-suited butler hurried over. "Right away, Sir."Soon, several men arrived and carried Alexander to another guest room.Adrian turned to Vivian. She was crying, face down, arms wrapped tightly around herself."What do you want?""Go away!""I'm a monster!""I hurt my own dad!"Adrian d