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 said in a calm tone as he sat across

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

a hint of surprise flickering in his eyes. sᴇaʀᴄh

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

You don't stand a chance. That will only lead you to experience agony before

no idea

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

sleeves. Billy waved his hand, a gust of wind sweeping through and causing the wine glass and the two snakes to burst instantly. The snakes"

clearly hadn't expected Billy's dexterity.

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

soon splattered with small specks of

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

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

onto the table, twitching a 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

and remarked, "It's truly laughable to think your petty tricks could harm the King of

Stout's words, the man trembled, his face reflecting boundless fear. "You're... You're Commander

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. Realization struck-meeting him was

you?" Billy moved closer. "And let me emphasize again, don't harbor illusions of escape. Otherwise, your life will become

a heavy sigh, his demeanor crumbling. He understood too well that defying Billy any

was requested by Master Will. He promised that as long as I helped him with this, he would provide me

Will?" Billy asked in

the Toye family, one of the four major families in