“Commander Gardner, it’s ready!” After about fifteen minutes, as the water covered the stone pillar by half a meter, Scarletwind Cohen announced.
“This is the Spirit Spring infused with the essence of heaven and earth, right?” Azure Dragon scrutinized the pond and asked.
“Yes!” Scarletwind Cohen affirmed. “Commander Gardner, you can go in now. Sit cross-legged on the stone pillar, activate your cultivation method, and enter a meditative state.”
“I’ll give it a try!” Stout said, stepping into the pond and settling cross-legged on the stone pillar.
Soon, a refreshing and cool energy permeated through Stout’s pores, inducing a sense of tranquility.
“Boss, it’s really effective!” Stout looked at Billy after experiencing it for a while.
“Excellent!” Billy nodded and glanced at the others. “Alright, the rest of you can go in too.”
“Boss, aren’t you going in?” Casey inquired.
“I don’t need to.” Billy smiled.
A few years ago, the old master took Billy to the Secret Essences Sect and told him that relying on external forces to enhance his martial talent was no longer realistic. However, it didn’t mean Billy’s talent had reached its limit. There was still a lot of room for improvement, but it required the right opportunity. And that opportunity might be related to the awakening of his bloodline. When Billy’s bloodline awakens, it would be his moment to soar.
“Commander Gardner, you really won’t try?” Both Scarletwind Cohen and Revenge were surprised upon hearing Billy’s decision.
Silent Annihilation Monk had imprisoned Scarlet Cohen for nearly ten years, and he hadn’t uttered a word.
“I don’t need that.” Billy replied.
“Boss, why don’t you give it a try? If it doesn’t work, you can…” Azure Fang suggested.
“Azure Fang, Billy’s talent can no longer be enhanced by these external forces!” Ivy interjected. She had known about Billy’s special physique and bloodline since his visit to the Secret Essences Sect.
“Is that so? Well then!” Azure Fang was slightly stunned.
“Alright, everyone go in, make good use of your time!” Billy smiled. “I’ll come back for you in ten days. If you’re hungry, eat some of the fruits in there!”
Ahem! Scarletwind Cohen coughed again but didn’t say anything. Although he felt a bit distressed, considering the contribution of the Spirit Spring, those fruits were not that important.
“Understood!” Everyone responded in unison and entered the pond one after another.
“Mr Cohen, let’s go. Considering the Spirit Spring, I’ll help you check your injuries outside.” Billy turned to Scarletwind Cohen.
“You know medicine?” Scarletwind was slightly surprised.
“You really don’t know what’s good for you!” Stout looked at Scarletwind with a contemptuous expression.
“Where are you from?” Scarletwind was surprised once again.
“Secret Essences Sect.” Stout replied and ignored him, closing his eyes to absorb the essence of heaven and earth in the pond.
Hearing Stout’s words, Scarletwind Cohen took a sharp breath. He hadn’t expected Stout to come from the Holy Land of Medicine, the Secret Essences Sect. No wonder Stout had only dealt with his external injuries and achieved such immediate results.
“Thank you, Commander Gardner!” Scarletwind bowed to Billy with gratitude. He was convinced by what Stout said. Originally, he didn’t have much hope for his injuries, but now a glimmer of hope arose in his heart.
Half an hour later, Billy, Scarletwind, and Revenge returned to the small town. The next morning, Billy began treating Scarletwind’s injuries.
The injuries were severe. Stout had only dealt with some external injuries before. Silent Annihilation Monk didn’t hold back, not only locking Scarletwind Cohen’s acupoints and limbs but also breaking almost half of his meridians, causing fundamental damage. The only fortunate thing was that his Dantian wasn’t ruined; only his cultivation was sealed. Probably, they were afraid that if they destroyed his Dantian, Scarletwind Cohen might not live for more than a month.
Billy spent nearly a whole day treating Scarletwind’s injuries.
“It’s almost done. Take a few days to recuperate, and with the assistance of some spirit fruits and other medicinal herbs, you should be mostly healed!” In the evening, after finishing the treatment with acupuncture, Billy spoke.
“That’s enough. Rest for a few days, and with the help of some spirit fruits and medicinal herbs, you should recover completely!” In the evening, after finishing the acupuncture, Billy spoke.
“Thank you again, Commander Gardner, for your life-saving grace!” Scarletwind got off the bed and knelt down to Billy, expressing gratitude.
While speaking, he admired Billy’s medical skills from the bottom of his heart. He knew his own physical condition very well, and it was almost at the point of no return. Yet, Billy had managed to restore him to his prime within just one day, a miraculous feat.
“Get up please.” Billy raised his hand.
“Thank you again, Commander Gardner!” Scarletwind bowed to Billy and then stood up.
“Heartbreak Valley has been in chaos for years under Silent Annihilation Monk’s influence. What do you plan to do?” Billy asked. Initially, his plan was to wipe Heartbreak Valley off the map of Glavale completely. However, recent events made him reconsider.
Scarletwind Cohen, from his interactions over the past few days, seemed somewhat bearable. Besides, after meeting some of the residents of Heartbreak Valley, he realized that not all of them were deserving of death.
“Please give me three days, Commander Gardner!” Scarletwind responded after a brief pause. “In three days, I will clean up all the chaotic elements and give everyone a clean Heartbreak Valley.”
“Three days are too long; today will do.” Billy responded calmly. “I will bring my SHADOW brothers into the town to assist you. Today, we will identify and apprehend all those who should be dealt with.”
Billy’s SHADOW brothers, led by Azure Fang, had been waiting outside the town gates since yesterday afternoon. Following Billy’s instructions, no one was allowed to enter or leave. From the messages he received, there were numerous conflicts as people attempted to leave, but they were all stopped.
Worried that if the situation dragged on, those people might target the ordinary residents of Heartbreak Valley, using them as hostages. Therefore, he couldn’t afford to wait for three days.
While speaking, Billy took out his phone. Just as he was about to dial, a call came in, and Brigham Bush’s number appeared on the screen.
“Bush, what’s going on?” Billy answered the call.
“Commander, there are people trying to break through the east gate. They are highly skilled, and we can’t stop them.” Brigham Bush’s urgent voice came through the phone.