A Mortal’s Medicinal Elixirs

Chapter 144 Dragon’s Cradle

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Winton smiled. “And now that makes you our leader. Tell us if you need anything, Mr. Barrett.”

William nodded. “Just about to get to that. I’d like to look into the cases of a few people. They’re the bigwigs of their turf.

Winton said, “No one too powerful is going to stay in a county. Just tell us what to do, sir.”

“Look into the cases of Zachary Frost and Dumpty Franklin. I want to find out their connections and take the shares of the resort back from them.”

Winton stood up. “Right away, sir.”

Once they were gone, William went to see Dorian. Dorian’s tablet was in the Franklin ancestral hall. They’d have to go back to Leila’s place if they wanted to pay him a visit. The village Leila grew up in was called Dragon’s Nest. Back during the early days of the first empire, there used to be a snake that resided here, and it evolved into a dragon one day. This village had a long history, and a lot of the buildings were a thousand years old.

The Franklin ancestral hall was located in the western part of the village, and there was a plaza in front of it. It was where the elderly and the kids hung out. An M8 stopped on the plaza, and out came Leila and

William.

The villagers looked at the car, and they were all shocked to see Leila. Some quickly went back home.

Leila looked at the ancestral hall with tearful eyes, and William patted her shoulder. “Take me there.”

They entered the ancestral hall, and a mountain of tablets stood before them. Leila found the one belonging to her brother, and she cried inconsolably.

Matthew lit some candles and stood before his friend’s tablet, and he bowed. “I’ll avenge you, my friend. And I shall take care of your sister. Go in peace,” And he bowed again.

Sounds of footsteps came from the entrance, and a group of villagers huddled around outside. An old

an in his sixties hissed, “How dare you come back?”

but she turned around and glared at the old man. Loudly, she said,

“Your brother took the clan’s wealth, and Felicia took them away once he died. Felicia is not one of us. You and your brother

who took a loan to invest in the business! He bought his shares fair and square, unlike

a rage. “Insolence! Men,

capture Leila, but

her.”

stared at William and shrieked, “This is our clan’s business. Stand aside,

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for Dorian Franklin’s death. Dumpty Franklin and Zachary Frost are on the list

he

our yourselves. My name is William Barrett. Check the net.” He held Leila up. “Let’s

tried to stop him, since the police

into the car, Leila said, “I’d like to go home for a bit

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the village. The gates were locked, and the yard was deserted. Leila went into the house to get some important items, while William ascended to the top floor, where he could see the river.

light shone brighter still, breaking through the water’s surface and forming the

to see

Leila, this village goes by the name of Dragon’s Nest. Is it related to a

“Back in the first empire, there was a big snake that took up residence here, and a lot of people saw it

know where the snake resided, precisely? The place where it evolved

where William saw the light. “There. There’s a shoal on the

interested. Could it be? That light might be related to the dragon. But he had no time for this. It was Zachary and Felicia’s wedding, and

William halfway through. The investigation was underway, and they had some evidence on hand. Zachary had a lot of allies, including the captain of the Criminal Apprehenders, the mayor of Asopus, and some powerful guys. He was the ruler of this place, so to

went by the name of Daley Howe. Daley was a Divine Realm, and the Howe Family was a family of martial artists. They had a lot

Zachary, we

find out everything there is

“Yes, sir.”

William. “It’s a hassle, isn’t it?”