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.”

the way, you’d better get her transferred to a different class if you want her to go for the math competition.

too.”

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to hear that. “Is that so? Thank you.”

for the math competition while he rushed over to the train station. He had agreed to help Aidan get rid of the bad elements in the Prosperity Villa around noon.

found Aidan waiting at the entrance with another middle–aged man. The man was not elderly, but half of his hair was grey. He was

introduced to each other, William went up and greeted

grateful to you. Are you capable

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

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

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 of some cow tears. Next, he created a brush for talisman writing from a cow’s eyelash

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

Earth. He would connect the Qi from the Way of Heaven and Earth to produce harmony between

one amulet, he saw a layer of extraordinary power on the talisman via his third eye, much to his satisfaction. He

he wanted to bring along with some tools for

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

you alright?” Aidan

asked, “Mr. Wright, has your family gotten on the wrong side

hard not to make enemies when you’re running a business, but I never had any serious conflict

ever gotten in contact with those who knew

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experts and paid them handsomely, but none could solve my problem. He added. “Barrett, don’t worry I’ll make sure you’re well compensated for

big deal. Aidan is a good

out.”

arrived at that time, and William asked Aidan to distribute the talismans to each one of them. which would be placed on the chest. After that, he made

goal was to excavate the huge iar in

with the talismans, the group villa on the top of the hill, where the body of

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

commented, “Sounds good. As long as the Prosperity Villa is on the market, you stand a chance to

have I thought that you’re such

about this particular Killing Formation. Count