Remorse After Breaking Up (Sebastian)

Chapter 457: Chapter 483 Wang Hu Confirms His Love

Xiao Hong felt that something was suspicious. She was ambiguous, certainly having committed a serious mistake. Wang Hu should not be dragged into it. Wang Hu nodded; he thought the same.

Bai Fanglan was both ashamed and angry, almost to the point of bursting with rage. But she couldn’t leave in a huff and kneeled before him, choking up, "What’s the point in discussing past events? I promise this will be the last time I trouble you. Please don’t be so heartless; consider the child we lost..."

Xiao Hong interrupted her, "Hasn’t Wang Hu compensated you? Everything has a limit. Once it’s too much, it’s fake. You’re not disabled. You’re healthy, young, and have a college education. What’s so difficult about finding a job? You simply don’t want to work hard yourself and want easy money, but how is that possible?"

"Shut up," Bai Fanglan shouted angrily, "Who asked you to mind our business? Matters between Wang Hu and me are not yours to interfere with!"

Xiao Hong slightly frowned and became silent.

Wang Hu said, "Xiao Hong is right; I won’t help you find a job. If you want to kneel, you can just keep kneeling."

After saying this, he took Xiao Hong’s hand and walked away quickly. Xiao Hong’s entire arm felt stiff, and turning back, she glanced at Bai Fanglan left crying on the spot, then at Wang Hu.

Wang Hu chuckled, "Stop looking. No matter what happens to that woman, I won’t care."

"Hmm, but you’re still holding my hand."

"Is it wrong for me to hold your hand?"

Xiao Hong blushed, "But... but you said it was fake."

"It’s real now. Can I really hold your hand now?" Wang Hu smiled as he looked at her.

Xiao Hong lowered her head, rarely shy.

Wang Hu said, "I need to ask for your forgiveness. I’ve been divorced because I was immature in handling emotions and lacked empathy, like a wooden post, which hurt some people."

"I also dated before, but we broke up due to personality differences," she was quick to say, "Those romantic things aren’t suitable for us soldiers; we’ll be a fitting pair. Don’t ask about the past, but cherish the present!"

Though Wang Hu had a cold temperament, he was quite lenient with his own, giving Xiao Hong confidence that she’d have a good life with him.

Wang Hu laughed out loud, deciding to forget the pretensions. Together, they walked hand in hand.

Thus, Xiao Hong, once just helping out, became truly involved in the relationship, though Wang Hu’s parents weren’t aware.

A few days later, Wang Hu’s father’s lung examination results came out, just a minor inflammation from excessive smoking, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Mrs. Wang resolutely banned his smoking and incidentally pressed Wang Hu to finalize the marriage plans.

Both families highly approved, hastily setting their wedding for New Year’s Day, intending to relocate quickly. Otherwise, in such a remote area, how could Xiao Hong be pregnant? The parents were worried.

Thinking it over, Wang Hu agreed; he had been away long enough.

Things were joyous in their circle, but Bai Fanglan was miserable. Pleading with Wang Hu yielded no results, so she sought out other acquaintances. However, her grandfather, now retired, led these people to be extremely perfunctory towards her. Furthermore, Bai Fanglan’s affairs had become widely known, making hospitals reject her due to her poor medical skills.

Soon after her expulsion, she was forcibly discharged and returned home, only to find Bai Chuan had prepared a purchased train ticket for her.

Infuriated to the point of liver pain, Bai Fanglan bit her lip, "Grandfather, are you really giving me no way out? Just driving me away like this?"

Bai Chuan sighed, "It’s for your own good! Staying here no longer holds any meaning. I’m getting old, truly cannot withstand the stress anymore. Don’t worry; every month when my salary comes, I’ll send you fifty bucks."

Bai Fanglan coldly laughed, standing up abruptly, "Fine! Since you dislike me so much, I’ll leave! You’ll get your wish!"

She returned to her room and slammed the door.

Bai Chuan shook his head and went to care for his great-granddaughter. The child was pitiable; Bai Fanglan never cared while working, and even now unemployed, she remained indifferent.

The next morning, Bai Chuan woke up to find Bai Fanglan’s room in disarray. Everything was thrown about, yet she was gone.

Bai Chuan was puzzled; what happened? Then on the table, he found a letter.

Bai Fanglan said she’s left, gone south to find work, aiming to return once successful. The child was left for Bai Chuan to care for temporarily. Besides her jewelry and savings, she also took four thousand bucks from Bai Chuan’s drawer.

Bai Fanglan left in a fit of anger, refusing to believe she wouldn’t succeed! She vowed to get revenge! Against everyone who looked down on her and ignored her!

Bai Chuan worried, struggling to catch his breath, almost fainting. What on earth is Bai Fanglan trying to do!

The child from the next room cried out loudly, and Bai Chuan couldn’t neglect her, so he went to take care of her. Seeing her dark, gaunt face, Bai Chuan sighed deeply too, poor child. No father, and a mother who’s always negligent.

Bai Chuan’s previous grand ambitions were wiped away, leaving him with only taking care of the child daily.

Meanwhile, Sun Chan’s situation gradually returned to calm. Yuan Bing, due to his indecency and attempt at intentional homicide at their camp, faced serious charges. Coupled with Gu Junming’s thorough investigation, a raft of Yuan Bing’s business misconducts came to light.

Including tax evasion, engineering fraud, and bribery, among others, these evidences ensured Yuan Bing likely wouldn’t come out for life. People all around talked about it extensively, mostly cursing Yuan Bing and Bai Fanglan, some discussing Sun Chan.

Zhuang Lin was jumping up and down vigorously, but her husband knew and suppressed her decisively.

Later, the camp erupted with another scandal, overshadowing this one. It turned out Liu Gang secretly wrote reports, intending to falsely accuse Gu Junming!Chapter 645

Timothy shrieked in pain and turned in the direction where the branch had come from. His eyes were filled with fury as he asked, "Who ambushed me?"

There were only trees in sight, and nobody was there. Mad and flabbergasted, Timothy knew that the attacker was strong. A person who could pierce through his palm and then a tree with a branch must be a divine grandmaster.

Hence, he hurriedly summoned his ride-Hurricane Eagle. When Hurricane Eagle arrived, he jumped on it in a hurry and escaped.

Kaitlyn sighed in relief and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your help, sir. Please step out so I can thank you in person."

Obviously, she wasn't going to receive an answer. Just then, Sebastian walked out of the forest next to her. Thinking that the hidden expert had revealed themselves, Kaitlyn twirled around and found Sebastian instead.

"It's you? Why are you still here?"

"Didn't you ask me to be your pretext? I can't leave just like that," Sebastian said.

"Aren't you afraid that I'm going to kill you?" Kaitlyn said dangerously.

Smiling, Sebastian shook his head. "You would have killed me already if you wanted to. Why did you wait until now?"

"It's because you still have some use. Once you lose your value, I'll kill you," she said coldly.

Sebastian smirked without a word. Finally, he realized that Kaitlyn was a kind person. She was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Although she kept saying she'd kill him, she never meant it.

"I'm returning to the sect. Don't forget your promise earlier to help me find that old man within a month. If you can't do it, I swear I'll kill you," Kaitlyn uttered and left.

"Hang on," Sebastian stopped her.

"What else?" she asked, looking back at him.

"Do you know how to leave this world?" Sebastian implored.

Besides the advanced third stage technique, this was currently his other big concern. Many people were waiting for him and they must be worried since he had been missing for such a long time He must

find his way back as soon as

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"Leave this world?" Confusion was written all over Kaitlyn's face. "I have no idea

what you're talking about. I'm going now if there's nothing else."

Sebastian nodded and left the spot as well because he could sense people heading this way at a high speed. They must be the experts from Netherworld Sect who had heard squads of the fight from earlier. s

He planned to make a trip to Holton and find out from a few more people about ways to leave this world.

Unbeknownst to him, a young man was leading a group of people to Jenna's house. His name was Sean Knott, Martin's nephew and Heather's cousin.

With a loud bang, Sean kicked and broke the wooden door before marching into the yard aggressively. "Sebastian Wilder, get out here!"

Jenna and Fressia rushed out after hearing the commotion. "Who are you?"

Sean's mouth opened to say something, but he suddenly saw Fressia and was smitten by her beauty. "What a gorgeous woman! Are you Sebastian Wilder's wife?"

"Yes. Do you know my husband?" Fressia asked.

"Damn it. That bastard is really lucky to marry such a beautiful woman." Sean's face was full of jealousy. "Where's SebastianChapter 646

Upon Sean's command, a group of hitmen charged at Jenna and Fressia. One of them kicked Jenna so hard that he broke her legs, then they rained punches and kicks on her.

"Jenna! Stop it!" Fressia wanted to save Jenna, but she was helpless and couldn't even save herself.

A few men dragged her into the house. Despite having cultivation, she didn't know how to put it to good use.

"Remove all her clothes! I'll be the first, and the rest of you can queue up after me." Sean was losing patience, starting to undress after stepping into the house.

Fressia was so scared that she turned pale. She pleaded with them miserably, but they had no compassion at all. Instead, they were even more excited.

Lying in the yard, Jenna didn't even have the strength to get up. Besides cursing loudly, there was nothing else she could do.

Although the neighbors heard the commotion, they didn't dare to stick their noses into this because someone recognized that these people were from the Knott Estate.

...

Holton was a bustling city, and the streets were full of people. Suddenly,

hoofbeats echoed from the front. It turned out that a carriage was out of control, rampaging on the street. Terrified, the pedestrians jumped out of the way in panic.

Sebastian stood at the side of the road as well, but a little girl's cries in the middle of the road caught his attention.

Seeing that the carriage was about to hit her, the little girl froze on the spot in fright and continued crying. Without hesitation, Sebastian stood in front of her in a flash and placed a palm on the horse's head.

The big and tall horse fell from the huge impact, flipping the carriage to the side as well.

"Ah!" A woman in the carriage shrieked, and two people dashed out of the carriage.

They were a middle-aged man and a gorgeous young lady. The moment she stood up, she turned to Sebastian and said in a huff, "How dare you flip our carriage! The nerve of you!"

"I did it to save a life." Sebastian pointed at the little girl.

When the young lady wanted to say some more, the middle-aged man stopped her. "Abigail, it's alright. He didn't do it on purpose. Moreover, we almost hit someone earlier."

"How are you doing, Father?" the young lady, Abigail Watson, asked in concern.

"I'm fine. I can still take it." The middle-aged man seemed frail and left with Abigail's help.

"You're in a terrible condition now. If you don't receive treatment on time, you'll pass away in half an hour," Sebastian said.

"How dare you cure my father!" Abigail was enraged.

Sebastian chuckled softly. "I'm merely telling the truth. Your father sustained a hidden injury when he was younger and has been dragging it way too long. It's a miracle he's alive until now." s

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"How do you know that my father has a hidden injury from his early years? Who are you?" Abigail asked warily.

"I'm a doctor. Your father's illness is clearly written on his face, and I can tell with just a look," Sebastian explained proudly.

"Since you're so amazing, do you have a way to treat it?" she asked with a hopeful face.

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"It's a piece of cake to me. He'll be as good as new with one pill," Sebastian answered.

Abigail grabbed his arm anxiously. "What pill is that? Let me have it! I promise to

pay you handsomely as long as it can save my father."

"The pill is very precious," Sebastian explained.

"That's not a problem. My father isChapter 647

"Do you know how to leave this world?" Sebastian asked.

"Leave this world?" Abigail wore a look of confusion.

Hendrick Watson suddenly interjected, "Mr. Wilder, do you mean leaving Coreland?"

"Do you know about it?" Sebastian was exhilarated. His biggest fear was that no one knew about it.

"So, the records in the ancient books are real! Honestly, I didn't know about it. I've only seen some records in an ancient book," Hendrick explained.

"Where's the ancient book?" Sebastian asked anxiously.

"Wait a minute. I'll ask someone to bring it." Then, Hendrick ordered a worker to bring the ancient book.

Hendrick soon found the part where Coreland was recorded. After checking it carefully, Sebastian finally found a clue. "The Abyss!"

If the records were accurate, the way out of Coreland was through The Abyss.

"Mr. Wilder, The Abyss is a death zone. Anyone who goes in there will die. Don't act recklessly," Hendrick advised.

Abigail nodded in agreement. "Yes. The Abyss is one of the three forbidden areas. For thousands of years, no one has walked out of there alive.

"The records in the ancient book may not be correct. I think it's just a myth. It's impossible to have another world. That's all nonsense."

Sebastian merely smiled without a reply, feeling even more confident that The Abyss was the exit. Although it was a forbidden area, he had to take the risk in order to get back and only after he obtained the advanced stage three technique.

The stage three technique must be within the doors of Netherworld Sect. There were three ways to get it. The first method was very straightforward robbing.

With his strength, not even a thousand men from the Netherworld Sect were his opponent. In spite of that, it was ethically wrong to rob so brazenly.

The second method was stealing. Although it was also ethically wrong, it was slightly better than robbing.

Last but not least was trading. He had the techniques for the first and second transformations. They would probably agree if he traded one of them with them.

Sebastian was a man of his word. He asked Abigail to get him a brush and paper and wrote dozens of herbs in one shot.

These were the herbs needed to produce the Ultimate Nourishing Pill. This pill could strengthen the body and increase the cultivation. In the meantime, it could also heal injuries.

As the largest commerce

association in the county, the Holton Chamber of Commerce had all sorts of herbs. Some herbs had a different name as the ones in the surface world but

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Abigail

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After the herbs were prepared, he started making the pill right away. The chamber

of commerce had a place dedicated to making pills, and there was also a mini

Spirit Gathering Formation.

Beneath the cauldron was magma,

which could save a lot of energy

during the refining process. In addition, Sebastian's cultivation had greatly increased, so it didn't the him at af to refine the Ultimate

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In less than half an hour, it was ready. Hendrick was stunned when Sebastian presented the pills to him.

"Goodness, this is a second-grade medication. I didn't expect that you're a second-grade alchemist, Mr. Wilder. It's an honor to meet you." Hendrick politely bowed down low toward him, full of respect.

The way Abigail looked at Sebastian took a change as well, her eyes filled with admiration. There was even an odd light in her eyes, and her face blushed unwittingly.

"Are second-grade alchemists amazing?" Sebastian asked, puzzled.

As there were only a handful of alchemists in Coreland, he never found out his alchemy level.

Hendrick replied, "Of course, they are. It's incredibly rare to find an alchemist, and every one of them are very noble.

"All bigger sects and families are spending a lot of money to recruit them, and they enjoy generous benefits if they work for the royalties.

"Furthermore, second-grade alchemists are even harder to find. The head alchemist of Netherworld Sect is their fourth great-elder, Bertha Erikson. She's a second-grade alchemist."

"There's only one third-grade alchemist in Starfire Empire, and he's the imperial chaplain. His status is high, and even the king has to respect him," Abigail added.Chapter 648

Now that Sebastian already knew where the advanced stage three technique was and the way back home, he planned to return home and explain everything to Fressia.

Before he even reached the door, he already sensed something amiss. The door was missing, and pieces of wood were scattered around.

His instinct told him that there was trouble, so he bolted over as fast as he could.

Upon entering the yard, he saw blood on the ground, and the unease in his heart amplified.

"Jenna! Fressia!" he shouted while dashing into the house.

One of the rooms was a complete mess, and there were also bloodstains. There was even a large hole on the roof.

"Jenna! Freesia!" He dashed back to the yard and continued shouting their names, but nobody answered.

Hence, he utilized his spiritual senses. The next second, he turned to the haystacks nearby and was over there in a flash. Parting aside a bunch of dry weed, he found Jenna.

Her face was covered in blood, and her breathing was barely noticeable. She already slipped into a deep coma, and her life was hanging on a thread.

Hurriedly, Sebastian pressed his palm against her and injected his spiritual energy into her to treat her injuries.

His spiritual energy had strong healing effects. In seconds, Jenna's breathing gradually stabilized, and she slowly opened her eyes.

"You're back, Sebastian." Jenna's voice was very weak, but her expression took a great change the next second. "Sebastian, run! The men from Knott Estate want to kill you!"

"Don't worry, Jenna. They can't do anything to me. Tell me what happened. Where's Fressia?" Sebastian implored anxiously.

Although he and Fressia were from different camps and were even enemies, they were husband and wife before she recovered her memories, and they have feelings for each other.

"I don't know where she is, either." Jenna briefly told him what happened.

The men dragged Fressia into the room with indecent intentions, but Jenna had

no idea what happened later. There was a fight, and then, she heard a loud bang.

Jenna was in the yard and only heard someone saying, "After her!"

Afterward, everything was quiet.

Later, she crawled into the house, dragging her exhausted body, but there was nobody inside. All she saw was a hole on the roof Worried that the men from the Knott Estate would return, she hid between the haystacks and passed out unwittingly. s

"Martin and Heather Knott, I'll make sure you die a horrible death!" Sebastian clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming coldChapter 649

"Don't cry, and rest assured, Jenna. I won't strike unless I'm confident, but I can promise you that I'll bring Fressia home," Sebastian assured.

Time was crucial in saving a life, not to mention that Fressia was gorgeous. In the hands of those inhumane men, it wasn't hard to imagine the torture she'd have to go through in their hands.

Therefore, she must be saved as quickly as possible. Any minute later meant that she would suffer more.

For now, Jenna's condition was stabilized. Unfortunately, her legs were broken. Even after Sebastian had given her an Ultimate Nourishing Pill, she'd still need a few days to recover.

Sebastian was ready to return Jenna to the room and then save Fressia when he heard sounds of hooves from outside the door. He looked outside and saw dust rolling as a group of stocky bandits headed toward his house on galloping horses while carrying weapons in their hands.

The chief was a tall and burly skinhead. With a chubby face and eyes as big as golf balls, he looked ferocious and intimidating.

At the sight of them, Jenna's face fell. "Oh, no! They're the bandits from Mount Blitzen, and their chief is Brork Gantz. Run, Sebastian!"

In this world, many bandits claimed mountainous areas to be the chiefs, and Mount Blitzen was the closest bandit lair to this village.

To the kind and innocent villagers, bandits were more terrifying than the nobles. Although the nobles would also intimidate them and even steal the virginities of brides, they would usually return the women to their families after they were done with them.

However, bandits were different because they often murdered and plundered. It was common for them to violate young women and abduct the pretty ones to be their wives. Once they were bored of them, they would kill them.

Due to this, bandits were akin to devils in the villagers' eyes, and the fear they held for bandits was deeply instilled.

Undoubtedly, Sebastian wasn't afraid of the bandits, and he waited for their arrival silently.

Their house was not located at the entrance of the village, but the bandits headed straight for them and entered their yard.

"I heard that there's a beautiful bride in this house. Bring her out here and show me," Brork directly announced the reason that he had gone there.

Although Fressia had only been there for a short time, everyone who saw her would be stunned, and her beauty was already known far and wide.

After hearing news of her, Brork had brought his men here to bring her back for their own enjoyment.

Anxiously, Jenna fell to her knees. "Mr. Gantz, the men from Knott Estate have abducted my goddaughter-in-law."

"You're lying! Search the house!" Brork wouldn't be taken in so easily. Upon his order, the bandits behind him hopped off their horses and headed for the house. s

"Stop right there!" Sebastian bellowed out of the blue, and everyone froze.

"Don't be rude, Sebastian. Apologize to Mr. Gantz now!" Jenna berated sternly Then, she flashed Brork a smile, "Mr Cantz hChapter 650

"Get on my knees for him? He doesn't deserve it. Get up, Jenna. There's no need to be afraid of them," Sebastian said.

The bandits were enraged, charging at him ferociously. Some even raised their swords, ready to cut him to pieces.

Jenna couldn't bear to watch and could already imagine Sebastian's terrible death.

On the other hand, Sebastian didn't move a muscle or dodge. Brork simply thought that he was too frightened to move and sniggered.

The next second, swords landed on Sebastian, but there was no bloody scene.

Everyone merely heard a loud boom as a terrifying energy erupted from Sebastian's body. In an instant, the terrifying energy shattered the swords, and the bandits were thrown off, spewing out blood and dying before even hitting the ground.

"What?" After seeing this scene, Brork was flabbergasted, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

The men he had brought with him were the elites amongst his henchmen, and they were all warriors, including the second-in-command of the bandits, who was a pinnacle warrior.

Sebastian had killed all of his men solely by releasing his energy. This was a fearsome strength, and Brork reckoned that not even a grandmaster might be capable of it.

"You're a grandmaster!" Brork's face was full of shock. "Why is there a grandmaster in a small village?"

Sebastian raised his head at him and said indifferently, "You've successfully enraged me, and the price to pay is death."

"What arrogance!" Brork snorted. "So what if you're a grandmaster? I've been the king at Mount Blitzen for more than two decades. The Knott Estate has tried to take me down many times but to no avail. Why do you think I could achieve this?"

Suddenly, he jumped and gave Sebastian a palm through the air.

A huge wave of energy blasted toward Sebastian, who was unfazed and composed. With a wave of his hand, an even greater energy erupted from him.

Along with another loud bang, Brork's attack was repelled, and the remaining force struck him without stopping.

As though struck by lightning, Brork was blasted away by the energy and threw up blood, his eyes filled with shock.

There was a thud as Brork landed heavily on the ground after he was blasted off more than 30 feet away. The impact was so strong that it created a concave in the ground.

Sebastian's eyes were impassive, and with a flash, he was right in front of Brork. Quick and silent, he moved like a ghost.

Brork almost wet his pants as he begged for his life on his knees in panic. "Please spare me. I was wrong. Please let me off."

"Bandits have done all kinds of evil, violating women, plundering, and many other heinous deeds. You deserve death, and I'll rid the people of such a wicked many today Sebastian said. s

Right before he struck, Brork said anxiously, "Please hold on and listen to me, sir. Although I'm a bandit and have done many wrong, I usually plunder and rarely kill.

"Furthermore, I rob the rich and hardly harass the villagers. Please let me off. I promise I'll never do it again."

"I'm missing a henchman now. Are you able to obey me unconditionally?" Sebastian asked.

"Y-Yes, master!" Brork didn't dare to disobey. He had succumbed to Sebastian's strength and had no thoughts of defying him.

Meanwhile, Jenna was utterly flabbergasted by the scene before her eyes. She knew that Sebastian was strong because he coChapter 651

"You can refuse, but I'll kill you right now," Sebastian said coldly.

"I'll go! I'll go, okay?" Brork almost cried. Not going meant death, but going also meant death. It was just supposed to be a simple mission, so how did things get so unlucky for him?

The two of them rode their horses at full speed and soon entered Holton, heading straight for the Knott Estate. Upon arriving at the entrance, they dismounted and barged right in.

"Hold it!" the guards immediately shouted harshly.

Sebastian acted as if he hadn't heard them and continued walking straight ahead.

"How dare you trespass on Knott Estate? You're courting death!"

Enraged, the guards drew their swords and slashed at Sebastian.

Sebastian ignored them, leaving Brork no choice but to intervene and send the guards flying.

The fallen guards were both shocked and furious, and they quickly called for help. Hearing the commotion, more people from the Knott Estate rushed out.

"Sebastian Wilder!"

Many recognized him immediately since Heather had been seen showing him around Knott Estate not long ago.

they were also aware that Sebastian had fallen out with their young lady, so they angrily shouted, "How dare you barge into

Martin to get out

lord! You're asking for it! Seize him

group of them charged at Sebastian. Sebastian stood still, making no

He knew all too well that if he didn't act, Sebastian wouldn't hesitate to kill him. So, he reluctantly braced himself

more than capable of handling these guards. Each strike sent several flying, and not

was furious. "You're Brork Grant, chief of the bandits from Mount Blitzen, aren't

you cause trouble at the Knott Estate! You've got some nerve!

ordinary guards weren't even considered warriors; only the

addition, there were silver-armored guards, all of whom were warriors, with the squad leaders being mid to

leader's order, a group of silver-armored guards charged at Brork. But a grandmaster was still a grandmaster, even wounded, he was

quickly fell one

"You're courting death!"

was enraged. He suddenly leaped into the air and struck

hurriedly raised a fist to block the attack. A resounding bang followed, and he spat

leader was also a grandmaster. He then approached Sebastian with an air of

side. That's impressive, but if you think you can storm the Knott Estate

"Rely on him?"

on anyone but myself. Brork is merely my

Nevertheless, she

her illness. As for cultivation, she didn't really need to rely

since childhood, so switching to

fury. "Sebastian, you've got some nerve! How dare you trespass into Knott Estate

saw Heather, his eyes flashed with a hint of

he was unconscious, she had used evil methods to extract his spiritual energy, blood essence, and even bone marrow, all before

strong cultivation and resilient body, he would have died.

third stage of his technique and a way

line by

thing for you to harm me, but why go

sneered. "They're just two lowly commoners. I

surprised you're still alive after

to hide long ago, but here

and others followed behind Martin. He turned to Heather and said, "Heather, there's no need for you to dirty your hands. Just stand aside and watch-I'll

let him die too easily. I

bit of it!" Sean assured with a cruel grin. He then looked at Sebastian and said, "If you kneel down

ones who should die are

people! Release my wife

immediately, or I'll slaughter

everyone in knott Estate!"

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She was such a joy to play

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for it!" Sebastian could no longer suppress the fury within

terrifying killing intent erupted from

present felt a chill of fear, and even

Sebastian

he hadn't heard anything and broke Sean's other leg with another

that tears were streaming down his face. "Please, spare me! I was lying earlier! Your wife isn't

is she? Let her go immediately!"

added, "I don't know where she is! We never captured her in

still lying to me!" Sebastian snarled as he crushed Sean's shoulder

We planned to do something to her, but she suddenly went wild! She broke through the roof, and escaped.

truth,

memory loss hadn't affected her abilities; it was entirely possible she escaped through the

or I'll have you

at Sean. "Even if you didn't hurt my wife, you still harbored evil intentions toward her. Not

"You deserve to die!"

snapped Sean's

forward to check, but Sean

Mr. Sean! The nerve

Knott Estate was filled with rage, and Heather's murderous aura surged as well. "How

unleashing a terrifying

remarkable! As expected of Holton's

She's reached the pinnacle Warrior level at

She now has

chance of

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she turns 18."

even that of Ms. Kaitlyn from

their eyes brimming with

she prepared to strike Sebastian. Just then,

"Hold it!"

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an undeniable authority that shook everyone to their core. Heather

all turned toward the source of

forward, accompanied by a young

Mr. Watson!"

the chairman of Holton

Watson, what brings you to Knott Estate?"

ordinary person. Since Sebastian wanted to handle things himself, it was clear

given him a new lease on life, and he was determined not

don't know why Mr. Watson is protecting

she spoke, she unleashed her aura again, making the guards around her

my power. It won't be long before I become a grandmaster. In my eyes, you're nothing more than an insect. If you kneel and apologize now,

me. You don't even qualify as one, yet you dare spout nonsense in front of me?

shouted furiously. She raised her hand and struck Sebastian with a powerful

an inch,

step in to save

connected with Sebastian's chest, but he remained completely unaffected,

drastically as she was filled with

disdainful smile and then extended his hand, pressing it in her direction from

bore down on Heather. She had no strength to resist and

present was stunned. Heather was a pinnacle warrior, yet after hitting Sebastian with a palm

of his hand, he had forced her to

but the invisible force was too overwhelming, rendering

be! How is your strength so

not that my strength is formidable; it's that yours is too weak," Sebastian replied,

loud smack echoed as Heather was sent flying nearly 20

I will make sure you die without a

as he charged toward

city lord himself

exclaimed excitedly, as seeing a divine grandmaster take action was a rare sight.

to retaliate when Hendrick suddenly stepped in, positioning himself

an

with Sebastian, he knew that once Martin killed Sebastian, he wouldn't be

but Knott Estate's guards surrounded him

can go ahead and try!" Hendrick stepped forward, releasing a similarly terrifying aura, one that matched

Watson is

grandmasters were

capable of single-handedly

individuals were

all of Holton, excluding the Netherworld Sect, Martin

had also ascended to the Divine Realm, it

to the Divine Realm!" Martin

also broke through the bottleneck and

"Mr. Watson, even though you've entered the Divine Realm, you've only just broken through. You're no match for me, so I

consider. I won't allow anyone to harm

you've brought this upon yourself. Don't blame me for being ruthless," Martin growled before

countered with a punch of his

echoed as a terrifying force erupted from the clash of their fists. The shockwave hit those nearby, stinging their faces and sending them

back a few steps by the powerful energy, while Martin

that Martin had entered the Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick had just recently broken through. It certainly left a

Vol

punch, leaving Hendrick with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and struck Hendrick squarely in the

immediately spat out a mouthful

Abigail cried out in shock,

you before that you're

mouth and said coldly, "Even if I'm not your match, if

won't stop you if you leave right now, but that kid is

why you dared to make trouble at

where you get your confidence from, brat. You're at

approached, her eyes filled with

one has ever laid a hand on me since I was a child. You're the first. I will make you wish for death over life! As for your wife and godmother,

speaking, a terrifying killing intent erupted from Sebastian, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. Everyone present felt a chill of fear

Sebastian

of an eye, he was in front of Heather, gripping her neck

with fright; she never expected Sebastian's strength to be so terrifying. What confused her even more was that she had

you die a brutal death!" Martin shouted, both shocked and furious. He was startled by Sebastian's power, especially

remained confident that he could easily subdue Sebastian. After all, no matter

As a divine grandmaster himself, that was merely a slightly stronger

Heather and said icily, "You have some nerve, Heather, threatening me

composure as she said, "Let me go now,

my eyes! He's not even worth fearing!"

way too arrogant! He actually dared to call

one of the most powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to call a divine grandmaster an ant? What a joke!

Hendrick and Abigail thought Sebastian was being

needed to be a limit; otherwise, it would just make him a

if you think I'm just an ant, then let Heather

continued

her over 30 feet away. She landed heavily

Heather was furious, nearly

kill him outright! I want

said coldly, "You heard Heather. I'll first cripple your cultivation, then break your limbs. After that, Heather can take her time tormenting you

full of disdain. "You're just an ant, yet you dare to boast in front of

this ant!" Martin roared,

metal, making his fist go numb. He tried to retreat

erupted from Sebastian. With a deafening

immediately spewed a mouthful of blood mid-air as his eyes filled

What!

stunned, unable to

he had punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed and instead sent Martin flying.

power! I knew Mr. Wilder was a genius at pill refinement, but I never imagined his combat prowess would be so

her eyes sparkled as she watched,

father, whom she had believed to be

be this overwhelming?" Martin gasped, struggling to comprehend the situation. His eyes were

consequence to you. All you need to know is that you are nothing but ants in my eyes, something easily

thought he was

a single move from Sebastian. To the rest of them, they weren't

turned his gaze toward Heather, who instantly paled. Terror was

Heather stammered, trying to sound defiant. "I'm warning you. I'm an apprentice of the Netherworld Sect. My mentor is Bertha Erikson!

a flick of his wrist, Heather was unable to resist and was

grandmaster could manipulate objects from a distance, but usually no further

15 feet away, and Sebastian still managed to pull her toward him effortlessly. This display of

grabbed Heather by the neck

doing, Sebastian?" Heather asked, both angry and terrified. Her eyes betrayed

hard across the face and sneered. "What can you do now

and panicked. "My mentor will never let you get away with this!" she

thought you had some brains, but it seems that you're

you don't understand what kind of being

you. Even if your mentor Bertha were here, she wouldn't be able to save you because, in my eyes, she's nothing more

one of the Grand Elders of the Netherworld Sect! She has unfathomable

had pleaded for help from her mentor, Bertha,

level of skill, ordinary people wouldn't pose a threat

make this father-daughter duo

approached Sebastian and whispered, "Mr. Wilder, the Netherworld Sect is full of experts. They have five divine grandmasters,

ants,"

underestimate them, Mr. Wilder," Hendrick

unfazed. It wasn't arrogance but confidence, confidence

pigeons and their giant birds that people

had passed, and

your mentor won't be coming," Sebastian

Sect's once-in-a-millennium genius apprentice. If you kill me, the Sect will never let

were afraid, I wouldn't have let you call for

me, fine.

a powerful sect as casually as

confidence was this? How strong did one have

had heard him before, they would have dismissed it

him severely injured Martin in a single move-it was

have any last

don't kill me. For the sake of the one night we shared as husband and wife,

die."

me, used wicked means to steal my energe essence, and marrow and then tossed me off a

pleaded, "I'm just still too young and made a terrible mistake in a moment of weakness. I truly know I was wrong now. Please give me a chance to change. I'll

skills. Let's set the fact that you harmed

sent people after my godmother, had her beaten severely, and even tried to humiliate my wife. Such malice-how could

wasn't my doing! It was Sean acting on

nothing to do with me," Heather quickly

all

but I don't believe he acted alone. If it wasn't her, then it must've been you." Sebastian turned his gaze te Martin, his eyes full of

intent.

belongs to s

wave of fear, Martin quickly denied, "It wasn't me! I had nothing to do with

"Well, it's definitely either one of you. So, you can

you trying to turn us against each other? How vicious!"

agreed, thinking that forcing them to choose

simply

all, the survivor would

I'm giving you one

Heather's eyes were full of fear

a loss for words. He didn't want to die, but he also couldn't

go, and just name your price-

"Alright. I'll give you a chance. I want one

you just rob a

coins were enough for someone to live comfortably for a lifetime. One million gold coins

unwilling to pay one million, that's fine. I can just kill your daughter, and you won't

Martin gritted his teeth, feeling as

of gold,

Martin handed Sebastian ten notes, each worth 100 thousand gold

word and

hadn't intended to kill Martin and Heather-not because he was merciful, but because he wanted

Knott Estate, Sebastian followed Hendrick to the Holton Chamber

ask you for a

"Mr. Wilder, there's no need to be so formal. Just tell me

only healed his wounds, which saved his life, but also helped him break through his

that Hendrick considered a second

second grade alchemist, with immeasurable strength to boot. Such a

requested paper and a pen, then drew an image

wasn't a professional artist, his

is the woman in the

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

in Abigail's eyes. It was hard not to admire a man as

but after seeing the portrait, her confidence

the drawing

matching her

then explained the circumstances and timing of

worry, Mr. Wilder. I'll send people to find her immediately. I'm sure we'll

the chamber,

for some people

he assigned Brork to protect

power first hand, Brork didn't

word of refusal. He was completely subdued, with no

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

swallow this

looked at Heather and asked, "Are you willing to marry

is an outstanding man. Of course

today and then ask the

then stepped out to greet

in large

was a dignified middle-aged man, Denzel Stonebrook, the head of the Stonebrook family and one of the top powerhouses of

him was a young man of about 26 years old. Though his appearance was average, he had an impressive presence; this was

our humble Knott Estate," Martin said with

smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Knott, you're too kind. Please forgive our unannounced

need for that; it's our honor. Please, come in." Martin led the

that your daughter is as beautiful as a goddess,

slightly shy. But the more reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden became; his eyes never left her, like they

to keep staring at Ms. Knott. Apologize

his daze and quickly stood up,

not angry at all. In

Heather could become the young mistress of the Stonebrook family, it would be like a shortcut to

by leaps and bounds, making it

secure a place among the four great ladies in the

Denzel smiled a

"My

Knott once not long ago, and

love at first

lost his

his appetite and many.

her. As his father, I

Cóntent

was done speaking, he clapped his

a box of jewelry, a box of

pill box, though smaller,

a box of top-grade

the Stonebrook family had truly gone all out. The gold coins alone amounted to 880 thousand,

their rarity, even internal consumption was not enough, making them extremely scarce in the market. When Martin and Heather heard about the Purification Pills, their eyes

improve physical constitution, extend life, and greatly enhance a warrior's

consumed by warriors, these pills significantly improved their constitution, accelerated their training speed, and even helped

Knott, are you

satisfied. Extremely satisfied, actually," Martin quickly

you agree to their marriage?" Denzel

man. For him to be interested in my daughter is an honor for us. How could we

overjoyed inside. With the future title

date, setting it for a year later. Martin

Stonebrook, we've recently provoked someone whose strength is formidable and who

could cause trouble for you. Who might this person be?" Denzel

"It's a scoundrel named Sebastian Wilder. He's just

commoner.

once. Despite consulting many renowned doctors, none could help me. Later, when

me. At the time, I was powerless and had no way to refuse. I'm telling you this not just to reveal how despicable he is, but

can call off

of cold light crossed Camden's eyes. "I heard about this incident too,

worry, Heather. I don't mind. It

for understanding," Heather forced out

people already knew about Sebastian seeing her

up herself, she hoped to handle the

marry him. But what I never expected was that the scoundrel was nothing but a

engaged, he demanded that

not that kind of woman and naturally refused him. He then tried to force himself on me, but luckily, I

don't worry. Anyone who dares to bully my woman will die

Camden, that scoundrel is very strong. Even

heard he should be under 30 years old. How could he be stronger than

"As cultivators improve their skills, their lifespans increase. There are also herbs

in his 20s, but

nodded in agreement. "That's right. That brat's cultivation is at least at

real age is definitely well

scoffed. "Isn't he just an early-stage divine grandmaster? That's nothingChapter

Heather and Camden's engagement spread quickly,

of the Stonebrook family, one of the four major families of the southern region, Camden would typically

Estate, it was still far from matching the prestige of the four

that odd. Although Heather's family background wasn't on par with the daughters of the four great families,

Netherworld Bell test showed her potential at five rings, placing her on the same level as

was a genius with boundless potential and unimaginable

compensated

women felt envious and even jealous of Heather. After all, becoming the Stonebrook family's daughter-in-law was like ascending to

secretly admired Heather, were equally disheartened,

mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything else; he wouldn't want her even

coins from Martin, Sebastian invested

of the cultivation

now to boost the cultivation

exhausting process, so Sebastian took breaks periodically to rest. One day, after finishing his pill refinement session, Hendrick came

tomorrow at Knott Estate. They've sent over

of them is for me, I

"Yes,

more than an attempt to use the

are

an invitation, so if I don't go, wouldn't I be letting them down?" Sebastian replied

quickly said, "Mr. Wilder, I think it's best if you don't go. Martin and Heather both hate you to the core and their invitation is definitely not

is

walking right

clowns. There's nothing to fear," Sebastian responded

Stonebrook family has many powerful figures. If you go you're bound to be at

Hendrick warned.

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remained unmoved. "I appreciate your concern, but those

just clowns. They're not worth worrying

fine. If they dare provoke me, I'll

ie

Stonebrook family is one of the four major families in the southern region, even stronger than the Netherworld Sect. They shouldn't

listen to us and don't

cook up something else next

to confront them

the entrance of

a colorful gown, with a veil partially hiding

need from me?" Sebastian asked.

Sebastian nodded.

that the Stonebrook family plans to kill you at the banquet. Going there

just to tell me this?" Sebastian asked with a

just happened to run into you and

to care so much about me. Could it be that you've fallen for me?" Sebastian

dreaming." Kaitlyn scoffed and turned to

"Mr. Wilder, if Ms. Gardner says so, then it's

you're alive. With your talent, you're destined to become

made up. No more advice, please,"

father and daughter both sighed and shook their heads, thinking Sebastian was marching to his

atmosphere was festive and

the Netherworld Sect had shown great respect by sending Korbin and his daughter

end of

his face was beaming. To have Heather a woman both stunning and neredibly talented was something that would inspire envy in countless

and touched by Sebastian So the only way to remove

Sebastian.

keeping tabs on Sebastian's

that moment, "Mr.

the exits once he enters. Make sure he doesn't escape," Camden ordered with a vicious

be able to get away, even if he sprouts wings," the subordinate

"By the way,

issues and likely won't make it today. But with the family's third elder and the seventh elder

again in

Sebastian and his

What's he doing here?" Korbin exclaimed

already warned Sebastian about the Stonebrook family's plan, yet he still showed up. Was he

the guts to come. I can't decide if I should praise your

place isn't exactly a dragon's lair. Why wouldn't I dare

Since you've come today, don't expect to

mocking smile. "Brat, today next year will be your death

didn't give you a chance. If you kneel down, admit your mistakes, gouge out your own eyes, and break your own hands, I'll

"You invited me to your engagement party. I came here to congratulate you, so I'm your guest. Yet, here you are, shouting threats. Is this how you treat

sneered. "I invited you here just

guy is such an idiot. He thinks that just because he came to congratulate the couple,

Knott's reputation. Mr. Camden would never let him live. I can't tell if this guy is naive or

was quick to hurl insults. Among all the people present, aside from Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian. Despite everything Sebastian had done to her, seeing him in danger made

engagement party. Killing someone might bring bad luck, don't you

"We cultivators don't care about such things. If you want to live today, the only way is

this, Sebastian laughed and his smile was full of

grew furious. "What are you laughing

so many good women out there. Why on earth

you insult my woman? You've got some

it. This

Camden asked, he might have had a slim chance to live. But insulting Ms. Knott? Now he's probably wishing for

Everyone nodded in agreement.

stood up. They were looking ready

angry just yet. Hear me out. I was simply

been practicing

cultivation technique, one that