A Mortal’s Medicinal Elixirs

Chapter 16 Breaking the Killing Formation at Prosperity Villa

William narrowed his eyes I know Mia the best! Those boys have feelings for her, which I understand, bur- I hope they don’t interrupt her studies”

Mr. Craig was taken aback, for that was supposed to be his advice. He coughed in embarrassment and said, “What I meant was“

Mr. Craig. I understand You’re worried that those boys with bad grades might affect Mia’s studies. How about this? I’ll talk to the principal and have her transfer to a different class. What do you think?”

He stared at Mr. Craig, who was shocked and hurriedly explained, “No, that’s not what I‘

“I understand.” William did not give him a chance to speak. “I won’t give you trouble. Let’s go with that.” Then, he left the meeting room with Mia.

William, where are we going?” she asked.

“Home”

She was startled, “Am I dropping out?”

He explained. “Don’t worry about it. Later, I’ll request a class transfer. The class you’re in right now is a huge mess, and Mr. Craig is not helping. By the way, you should take the chance to sign up for the National Math Competition. I looked it up, and it’s in two weeks. You can still sign up for it, but you have to ramp up the training.

He knew because he looked up the information online. Candidates who made it to the top 200 were eligible to participate in the National Math Olympiad. The top candidates from that Olympiad would be joining the national training camp and making their way to the International Math Olympiad.

Mia was dumbfounded. “William, these are top students who train for more than a year under professional coaches. How could I possibly win?”

“What are you afraid of? I’ll get an expert to coach you.”

Expert? What expert is that? Oh, I’m going crazy.

Before the siblings left, Gwendolyn suddenly suggested, ‘Mr. Barrett, I might be able to help you.”

He halted and said, “Oh? Can you?”

She smiled softly. “I participated in the Math Olympiad before. If you don’t mind, I can coach your sister. How does that sound?”

“You?” William was in disbelief. “Did you win anything?”

She chuckled. “I was the second runner–up in the whole of Igneus. Is that impressive enough for you?”

He was amazed by her achievements and agreed to the idea. “Fine. I’ll have to trouble you.”

better get her transferred to a different class if you want her to go

too.”

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that.

for the math competition while he rushed over to the train station. He had agreed to help Aidan get

at the entrance with another middle–aged man. The man was not elderly, but half of his hair was grey. He was Aidan’s father, Anjur Wright.

were introduced to each other, William went up and greeted Anjur personally. “Hello,

his hand tightly. “Barrett! I’m so grateful to you. Are

to Aidan and asked, “Have you prepared the stuff I

all in the trunk,” Aidan answered and waved. “It’s almost noon.

At the entrance, Anjur appeared anxious as he shakily took out the items requested by William from the trunk. In contrast, William calmly laid out the vermilion sand and animal horn powder, which he turned into a paste with the help

a piece of paper for the talisman and drew a weird–looking. complicated symbol on it. That was how the talisman came to bethe creator shifted his Qi to enter a meditative state and drew the symbol in one attempt; only then would he produce an effective talisman. The spirits might laugh at someone who did not know

of mojo creation originated from the Book of Talisman from the Way of Heaven and Earth. He would connect the Qi from the Way of Heaven and Earth to produce harmony between the sky and earth. With that, he could get rid of any

amulet, he saw a layer of extraordinary power on the talisman via

workers, whom he wanted to bring along with some tools for excavation to

color had drained from his face. He finally understood the amount of energy needed for talisman creation

Aidan asked, concerned.

“I’m okay. I just need a quick rest. During the break, he asked, “Mr. Wright,

when you’re running a business, but I never had any serious conflict with

question. “Well, have you ever gotten in contact with those who knew

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and paid them handsomely, but none could solve my problem. He added. “Barrett, don’t worry

Aidan is a good friend of mine, so I should help him

out.”

them. which would be placed on the chest. After that, he made two more

Their first goal was to excavate the huge iar in

with the talismans, the group villa on the top of

digging with the machinery while William stood guard by the side. Aidan walked up with a new attitude and sounded more respectful when he addressed him. “William,

the Prosperity Villa is on the market, you stand a chance to repay all your debts and earn some profits while

sighed. “Never have I thought that you’re such an

that I learned about this particular Killing Formation. Count yourself