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.

your life intact.” Billy said in a calm tone as he

was the one they were after. People who frequently dabbled in poisons emitted a unique smell, which Billy

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

you mistaken?" After downing the contents of his glass, the

That will only lead

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

the sentence, he suddenly flicked his wrist, sending the wine glass whistling

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

clearly hadn't expected Billy's dexterity. His

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

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 diners were rushing

Trembling all over, the man was filled with disbelief. “This black mist is fatally poisonous. How can

made a sound similar to a whistle with his mouth. In the next

few times before becoming still. "Damn it!" The man's voice grew somber, and without a second thought, 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 head,

approached and remarked, "It's truly laughable to think your

face reflecting

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. Realization struck-meeting him was

ordered you?" Billy moved closer. "And let me emphasize again,

understood too well that defying Billy any further would only

Master Will. He promised that as long as I helped him with

Will?" Billy

son of the Toye family, one of the four major