The War God's Homecoming

Chapter 229 The Mastermind

"We've screened Ashton Erickson's call records and identified thirty suspicious numbers." A SHADOW guard reported over the phone.

"We found one out-of-town number's owner to be highly suspicious. Plus, he emits an unusual herbal scent. He's the person we've been looking for!"

"Where is he now?" Judge asked in a deep voice.

"He's just entered a restaurant to have a meal.”

"Send me the address!" Judge said before hanging up the phone immediately.

He then turned to Billy and recounted the situation.

A few minutes later, the three of them were on their way in a car.

In less than half an hour, Stout parked the car outside a restaurant. "Commander, Judge!" As they got out of the car, ten members of SHADOW quickly approached.

“Is he still inside?" Billy inquired.

“Yes, he's sitting by the window in the main hall, dressed in a dark gray Daoist robe."

"You guys stay outside. Don't let anyone in for now." Billy instructed before heading towards the main hall.

Stout and the others spread out.

I might spare your life intact.” Billy said in a calm tone as he sat across

moment, he was entirely certain that this person was the one they were after. People who frequently dabbled in poisons emitted a

man's hand holding the wine glass paused for a moment, a hint of surprise flickering in his eyes. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt

After downing the contents of his glass, the man looked at Billy and

You don't stand a chance. That will only lead you to experience agony before your death!" Billy's

the wrong person. I have no idea what you're talking..." The man replied

suddenly flicked his wrist, sending the wine glass whistling towards

of wind sweeping through and causing the wine

man clearly hadn't expected Billy's dexterity. His eyebrows furrowed

volume was increasing as it approached. Upon closer inspection, one would find that the mist was filled with densely packed

tightened as he spoke. With a swift palm strike, the table was soon splattered with small specks of blood. Meanwhile, at Judge's urging, the surrounding

man was filled with disbelief. “This black mist is fatally poisonous. How can you remain unharmed?" "A trivial trick," Billy calmly

given up yet. He made a sound similar to a whistle with his mouth. In the next moment, a snake as thick as an arm shot out from his

he darted towards the exit, his speed astonishing. He knew his expertise in poison was mere child's play in the eyes of his pursuer. Remaining was a certain death sentence. However, what chance did a Battle General of his level have against escaping from Billy's grasp? But before he could cover more than a few paces, three silver needles shot into him from his waist, causing him to collapse instantly, the lower half of his body numb. Struggling to lift his

think your petty tricks could harm

trembled, his face reflecting boundless fear.

him with despair. If he had known, he would never have dared to cross paths with Commander Gardner, a figure that even the elders of the Southern Edge region feared.

ordered you?" Billy moved closer. "And let me emphasize again, don't harbor

sigh, his demeanor crumbling. He understood too well that defying Billy any further would only

promised that as long as I helped him with this, he would

Billy asked in a deep

the Toye family, one of the four