“Boss!” As Billy’s group approached, Stout spoke up.
“Stout, what did you do to him?” Judge asked, looking at Silent Annihilation Monk rolling in the pit.
At this moment, Silent Annihilation Monk had lost all his previous arrogance. His veins bulged, eyes turned bloodshot, and his clothes were soaked with sweat. His clenched fists oozed blood, and his mouth was wide open, but no sound came out. He was practically on the brink of death.
“Nothing much,” Stout shrugged. “Just crippled his cultivation, sealed his acupoints, and let him taste the feeling of bone-devouring ants.”
Judge and Soul Chaser both choked for a moment.
“Stop, I want to talk to him,” Billy said casually.
“Sure!” Stout replied, then slapped Silent Annihilation Monk’s chest. Seven or eight silver needles retracted from his body.
“Ah…” Silent Annihilation Monk finally let out a hysterical scream.
“Where is the jade pendant?” Once the opponent had somewhat recovered, Billy asked in a calm tone.
“In-in the underground vault of my villa.” Silent Annihilation Monk replied, devoid of any previous defiance. He knew the situation was irreversible. Persisting further would be meaningless, and he would only suffer inhumane torment.
“Lead the way!” Billy responded.
Ten minutes later, the group arrived at Silent Annihilation Monk’s residence. Casey and Azure Dragon escorted him into the villa. After about five minutes, the three of them came out.
“Boss, here you go!” Azure Dragon handed the jade pendant to Billy.
“Good!” After taking the jade pendant, Billy verified its authenticity using the method Adam Greenleaf had demonstrated to him.
Indeed, it was genuine.
At last, all five Five Elements Jade Pendants were collected.
“Ivy, take the jade pendants back to the capital and hand them to the prime minister!” Billy then handed the jade pendant to Ivy.
“Okay!” Ivy nodded in acknowledgment.
Billy then turned to Silent Annihilation Monk. “I have a question that’s been bugging me. How did you know that this jade pendant was in the hands of Death in Sanctum of Darkness?”
He had been curious about this question since the events in Place of Darkness.
Two months ago, Billy learned from the prime minister of Aquilandia that the fifth jade pendant might be in Sanctum of Darkness. However, when he went there after dealing with Ink Pavilion, Death informed him that someone had snatched the jade pendant from him several days earlier. Undoubtedly, Silent Annihilation Monk must have learned about the jade pendant around the same time.
Billy had only shared this information with several trusted followers, and he believed it couldn’t have leaked from someone close to him. Therefore, he was curious about how Silent Annihilation Monk got hold of this information.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t reveal that information…” Silent Annihilation Monk took a deep breath before continuing, “I can only tell you that the source of the information is someone from the capital’s major clans. As for how they got it, I don’t know…”
“Still trying to be stubborn? If you don’t spill the beans, do you believe I’ll make you taste that bone-devouring feeling again?” Stout said, taking out a silver needle as if ready to use it.
“Stout, that’s enough!” Billy stopped him.
“Boss, he…” Stout hesitated.
“I already know the answer!” Billy responded again.
With only two major clans left in the capital, and considering that he had already subdued the Greenwood clan, this information couldn’t have come from them; otherwise, Joel Greenwood would have informed him already.
So, it must be from the Harding clan!
Moreover, from this incident, it could be inferred that the Harding clan had some connections with certain individuals in Aquilandia.
“Alright!” Hearing Billy’s words, Stout stopped his actions.
“Boss, how do we deal with him? Execute him?” Azure Dragon pointed at Silent Annihilation Monk and asked.
“Commander Gardner, you can’t kill me. I have a special identity. If you kill me, you will bring trouble upon yourself…” Silent Annihilation Monk took a deep breath and continued, “As long as you let me go, I promise not to be your enemy again. I’ll write off all the grudges between us!”
“Oh?” Billy chuckled. “What kind of identity do you have? Tell me.”
“My surname is Greenleaf, full name Addison Greenleaf!” Silent Annihilation Monk responded. “You should know what the Greenleaf surname means in Glavale, right?”
“Hmm?” Billy narrowed his eyes slightly.
The surname of Greenleaf was a national status symbol.
“Hmm?” Ivy was slightly surprised. “You’re the eldest uncle of Uncle Adam who has disappeared for many years?”
“The Uncle Adam in your mouth should be Adam Greenleaf, right?” Silent Annihilation Monk asked.
“Is it really you?” After getting the confirmation, Ivy’s expression changed slightly. “So, you’ve been hiding in Heartbreak Valley. No wonder Uncle Adam and the others couldn’t find you!” After saying that, she turned to Billy. “Billy, he…”
“Call Uncle Adam!” Billy frowned slightly and interrupted her.
Ivy dialed Adam Greenleaf’s number.
“Ivy, no need to call!” Just then, Adam Greenleaf’s voice sounded at the entrance of the courtyard.
“Uncle Adam?!” Everyone was stunned, then turned to look.
“Young Master!” Adam walked in and gave a slight bow to Billy.
“Uncle Adam, why are you here?” Billy was also momentarily surprised.
“I went to the Douglas’s house and learned that you guys came to Heartbreak Valley. Worried that something might happen to you, I rushed over, but I’m still a step late.” Adam Greenleaf replied.
“Adam, long time no see!” At this moment, Silent Annihilation Monk looked at Adam Greenleaf and spoke without much expression on his face.
“Uncle, I didn’t expect you to hide here. It made it difficult for us to find you!” Adam’s tone was somewhat cold. After saying that, he turned to Billy again. “Young Master, I need to take him to the capital. There are some matters to handle.”
“Uncle Adam, please go ahead!” Billy smiled faintly.
“Thank you, Young Master!” Adam nodded in response and continued to ask, “Young Master, did you come to Heartbreak Valley for the fifth jade pendant? Did you find any clues?”
“We’ve found the fifth jade pendant!” Ivy smiled and handed the jade pendant to Adam. “Take it back to the capital with you!”
Seeing the jade pendant in Ivy’s hand, Adam’s eyes lit up. “How did this jade pendant end up in Heartbreak Valley?”
“The person who took the jade pendant from Death a while ago is none other than your uncle here!” Billy chuckled.
“I see!”
After taking the jade pendant, Adam looked at Silent Annihilation Monk and spoke lightly. “Uncle, so many years have passed, it seems you still haven’t given up!”