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.

and I might spare your life intact.” Billy

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are you mistaken?" After downing the contents of his glass, the man looked at Billy and asked, feigning

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person. I have no idea

he suddenly flicked his wrist, sending the wine glass

his sleeves. Billy waved his hand, a gust of wind sweeping through and causing the wine glass

hadn't expected Billy's

a mass of black mist rapidly billowed towards Billy. The mist's volume was increasing as it approached. Upon closer inspection, one would find

he spoke. With a swift palm strike, the table was soon splattered with small specks of blood. Meanwhile,

could you...?" Trembling all over, the man was filled with disbelief. “This black mist is fatally poisonous. How can you remain unharmed?" "A trivial trick,"

similar to a whistle with his mouth. In the next moment, a snake as thick as an arm

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

think your petty tricks could harm

his face reflecting boundless fear.

he would never have dared to cross paths with Commander Gardner, a figure that even the elders of the Southern Edge region feared. Realization struck-meeting him was sheer misfortune, a result of forgetting to consult his fortune before stepping

enough. Speak. Who ordered you?" Billy moved closer. "And let me emphasize again, don't harbor illusions of escape. Otherwise, your

his demeanor crumbling. He understood too well that

requested by Master Will. He promised that as long as I helped him with this, he would provide me with a large supply of medicinal

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the Toye family, one of the four major families