Charlie and the others expressed their gratitude one after another, their attitude towards Leo filled with warmth and eagerness.
Leo knew that these people were Nicola’s elders, so he had no intention of arguing with them. He responded to their gratitude with a casual shake of his head and a smile.
Everyone present was overjoyed, except for one person.
That person was none other than Master Miller.
“It’s impossible to eliminate the Yin Cold Inner Power with just a dozen silver needles!” Despite witnessing it with his own eyes, Master Miller couldn’t accept this reality in his heart.
“Whether you think it’s possible or not, your 1 billion is mine,” Leo said to Master Miller in an unquestionable tone.
“H-how did you do it?” Master Miller was extremely unwilling.
“Do you think I’ll explain it to you?” Leo had no intention of wasting words with Master Miller. He shifted his gaze to Winston.
Understanding the meaning behind Leo’s gaze, Winston looked at Master Miller and said, “Master Miller, the family head’s injuries have already healed, so regarding the bet…”
Master Miller’s face turned red.
1 billion wasn’t enough to cripple him, but it was still a painful loss.
If it were just him and Leo alone, Master Miller would definitely refuse to pay up. However, in front of so many people from the Pater family, if he didn’t fulfill the bet, Master Miller’s reputation in the martial cultivation world would undoubtedly plummet.
“I’ll accept the loss. The 1 billion is yours!” Master Miller looked at Leo and gritted his teeth.
Jason spoke up, “Master Miller, I, on behalf of the Pater family, will pay the 1 billion as the bet, to thank you for coming to diagnose and treat me. Tonight, the Pater family will host a banquet, and I hope Mr. Bloomer and Master Miller can stay for a meal.”
“Mr. Pater’s kindness, I appreciate it. A bet is a bet. Although I may not be as skilled, I still have integrity,” Master Miller waved his hand and continued, “Congratulations to Mr. Pater on recovering from your injuries and breaking through. I bid you farewell!”
After speaking, Master Miller turned and walked towards the entrance of the hall.
Regardless of the circumstances, Master Miller was a guest invited by the Pater family, and coupled with his identity as an alchemist, he couldn’t afford to neglect him. After exchanging glances, Winston and Charlie accompanied him out.
Night fell, and the Pater Residence was adorned with lights and decorations, exuding an atmosphere of joy.
In the spacious dining hall, over thirty people sat around an oval table, all high-ranking members of the Pater family.
On the oval table were various exquisite dishes, each with its own colors, aromas, and flavors.
Initially, Jason wanted Leo to sit in the main seat, but Leo declined the offer.
Although he had healed Jason, Leo was still a guest, and he wouldn’t take the host’s position.
Winston raised his wine glass, stood up, and said to everyone, “Mr. Bloomer used his extraordinary medical skills to heal the family head and enable him to break through in his cultivation. Mr. Bloomer is a great benefactor of our Pater family. Let’s raise our glasses to Mr. Bloomer!”
As Winston finished speaking, everyone simultaneously raised their wine glasses and stood up, toasting Leo and saying in unison, “Thank you, Mr. Bloomer!”
The members of the Pater family put their wine glasses to their lips, tilted their heads back, and drank it all at once.
Leo also stood up, smiling, and drank the wine in his glass.
After the toast, everyone began to eat, chat, and enjoy the meal.
During the banquet, Leo had initially wanted to ask about the vein and Spirit Jade, but he couldn’t find the right opportunity for it.
After three rounds of drinking, Jason spoke up in a solemn tone, “Mr. Bloomer, I am able to live and achieve a breakthrough in my cultivation thanks to your blessings. From today onwards, you are the most honored guest of our family. If you ever have any requests, our family will go through fire and water to fulfill them.”
Leo waved his hand with a smile, “Mr. Pater, you’re too polite.”
“Ah, calling me Mr. Pater feels too formal. Since Mr. Bloomer and Nicola are around the same age, if Mr. Bloomer doesn’t mind, could you call me Uncle Pater?” Jason’s gaze shifted between Nicola and Leo, his face filled with a playful smile.
According to their seniority, Leo nodded and said, “Uncle Pater.”
Winston’s attention was not on eating and drinking at this moment. Driven by curiosity, he couldn’t help but look at Leo and ask, “Mr. Bloomer, forgive my audacity, but I would like to ask what medicine you used to treat Jason. It allowed him to make such a breakthrough in his cultivation.”
Due to Leo’s swift action of flicking the Vitality Pill into Jason’s mouth earlier, Winston couldn’t see what it was.
Moreover, Winston had been stuck at the peak of the Warrior Venerable realm for three years without being able to make a breakthrough.
Jason’s sudden breakthrough gave Winston a glimmer of hope.
“I used a type of pill called the Vitality Pill for Uncle Pater. I’ll give you nine Vitality Pills. After you take them, you should be able to break through to the next stage, the Warrior Sect Realm,” Leo said, flipping his right hand, and a small white jade bottle appeared in his hand. “Here are the nine Vitality Pills for you.”
Leo poured out nine black pills from his hand and handed them to Winston, who sat beside him.
Seeing the nine black pills in Leo’s hand, Winston couldn’t contain his joy. He instinctively reached out his hand but stopped halfway.
“Mr. Bloomer, I can’t repay you enough for your great kindness to our family. If I take the Vitality Pills as well…” Winston’s old face showed an embarrassed expression.
Leo directly handed the Vitality Pills to Winston and smiled, “Please don’t stand on ceremony. Take them, I still have plenty of Vitality Pills.”
“In that case, I won’t be coy. Thank you, Mr. Bloomer, for the gift of the pills,” Winston expressed his gratitude and excitement.
The banquet continued in a lively and joyful atmosphere until late at night.
Jason arranged for Leo to stay in the most luxurious guest room in the villa.
Leo comfortably took a hot bath and was about to go to the bedroom to sleep when a knocking sound was heard.
Opening the door, Nicola appeared outside wearing a nightgown and holding a pillow in her hands.
“Leo, this is a special latex pillow I ordered from overseas. It helps with sleep. Give it a try,” she said as she handed the pillow to Leo.
Leo reached out and accepted it, saying, “Thank you.”
After Nicola handed the pillow to Leo, she hesitated for a moment, then took a step forward, tiptoed, and lightly kissed Leo on the cheek.
Leo, holding the pillow with both hands, was stunned.
“Leo, thank you for saving my dad and my family,” Nicola said gratefully, her eyes watery.
“Oh, don’t be so formal about it. We’re friends, and your matters are my matters,” Leo tried to avoid eye contact with Nicola and said with a smile.
“Hehe, it’s great to know you. I’m going to sleep now. You should get some rest too. Goodnight,” Nicola giggled and waved to Leo, then turned back to her own room.
“Goodnight,” Leo subconsciously touched the spot where Nicola had kissed him and formed a smile on his lips.
The next morning.
After Leo finished washing up and opened the door, he couldn’t help but take a step back in surprise.