Frank followed the Favonis to a smaller building to the back, and he could see Abel being surrounded by everyone even before he entered.He stood on the edge of the group, refraining from greeting Abel since the two Favoni sentries before were watching him.They only allowed Frank to wait instead of meddling.After all, they were told that Jaden Favoni, the star of the family's younger generation, was now half-dead because of Frank.Even if Frank had cleared his name and proved he was not some despicable poisoner, the Favonis still extended the blame to him.And whatever the higher-ups said was naturally taken way more seriously by the minions, which was why these sentries were hostile toward Frank.There were even Favoni martial artists who came, sizing up Frank to see if he really was that good. If anything, a fight would have started if those two sentries did not stop them.As such, in contrast to the respect and humility afforded to Abel, Frank was kept on a tight leash, not

The two Favoni sentries were laughing so hard at Frank's boasting that their stomachs hurt."Come on, kid. Are you right in the head?""Shush, just give it up. Let him live in his own world. Abel Loggins kneeling to him? Pfft…"After all, Abel Loggins, kneeling to some unknown kid who was merely unusually pompous?However, Frank was dead serious, smiling as he continued, "If I'm wrong, I will kowtow to you, and you can do anything to me as you see fit."Then, glancing between them, he added, "But if I'm right… You will both go down on all fours and crawl from here to the front doors of this residence while barking like dogs do. How about that?"Both Favoni sentries spaced out for a moment, seeing that Frank was serious.They could actually feel butterflies in their stomach when they saw Frank's vague smile—he was clearly luring them into a trap.However, the bet was ridiculous in itself too.After all, Abel Loggins, the most famous healer in Morhen, kneeling to Frank and askin

It was a gruesome sight that left Abel's heart skipping a beat.He could tell just from Jaden's face that he would die soon, what with the necrosis setting in and the blackness all over his brow.What on earth was he poisoned with? He was clearly a dead man walking and just might breathe his last breath at the very next instant!"Mr. Loggins, what do you think?" Chet asked urgently.Jaden was his son and the hope of his family, and his heart could break seeing Jaden like that."Patience, Mr. Favoni," Abel said, but sweat was seeping over his brow.While he thought there was hope before, it had certainly vaporized as his heart sank to rock bottom now.Just from Jaden's face, even his mentor might not be able to help here, let alone himself."Urgh…"Abel sighed as everyone looked on. "The poison has already reached his organs, probably perforating his stomach. He's now breathing his last breath, and all I can do is try to keep him alive. As for his cultivation…"His diagnosis l

However, even as Jaden turned quiet, his skin complexion was a terrible black and his breathing much weaker. In fact, he was only exhaling without breathing in."Mr. Loggins, what's happening here?!"Chet was utterly confused—how did his son's condition deteriorate so soon after showing signs of recovery?!"Let me see!" Abel pulled out the needle he just inserted into Jaden's throat, his face falling as he weighed the needle between his palms."What's wrong, Mr. Loggins?!" Chet asked, hurrying to his side.Some distance away, Edon was zoning out, as he remembered Frank warning him not to let Abel touch the needles he inserted into Jaden directly.That skin contact was enough to transmit the poison."Mr. Loggins!" Edon could not help shouting just then."Huh?!"Both Abel and Chet turned to find Edon standing there, holding out his hand toward them.However, even as Edon was going to relay Frank's warning, he suddenly changed his mind—would Abel really be unaware of the nat

At Abel's age, the Favonis' mess would at least knock a couple of years off his natural lifespan.Nonetheless, Chet was glowering at Frank and snapping, "I hope you know what you're doing. Even Abel Loggins was poisoned because of a moment of negligence, so you'd better watch yourself.""You refused to listen to me before, and you're on your high horse now?"Frank snorted—he did not think highly of Chet at all and was only here for his own reasons. "You'll tell me where Silverbell is once I save Jaden Favoni, won't you?""Silverbell?" Chet did a double take."That's the name of the chief of the Martial Alliance," Edon quickly explained beside him.Chet scowled uncomfortably right then, since he had just told Lubor that Silverbell was in their rear courtyard.Lubor would have taken her with him by now to hand her over to Hundred Bane Sect.Be that as it may, Chet nodded. "Yes, but you'll have to save Abel too. You can save him since you've promised to save my son anyway, right?"