Billy was determined to take down Demonrealm City this time. After the intense battle with the Polar Trading Guild and Frigid Fortress the previous day, he knew they wouldn’t remain passive. Action was imminent.
To ensure their safety, Billy instructed Casey and the others to keep a close watch on Demonrealm City. If anything seemed amiss, they were to contact him immediately. He emphasized the importance of observation without engaging in conflicts until he and his mother arrived.
It was worth mentioning that after consuming the Hundred Herbs Pill, Grand Ravenwood’s cultivation had advanced from the late Fifth-rank to the strength of a Sixth-rank Saint. With his presence, Casey could feel a little more at ease.
It had been three days since then, and on the fourth morning, Billy and his companions emerged from their rooms. Billy appeared slightly weakened, a result of the spiritual and Chi strain from the alchemy process. Fortunately, everything had gone smoothly.
After a moment to catch their breath, the group made their way to the City Lord’s Manor, where Stephanie, and Edie greeted them warmly.
“Billy!”
“Mum, Aunt Edie!” Billy smiled at them. Afterwards, he looked at Edie and smiled, “Congratulations, Aunt Edie, for breaking through to the Second-rank Saint!”
“It’s all thanks to the Hundred Herbs Pill you gave me, Billy!” Edie’s face beamed with joy. “I haven’t even thanked you yet!”
Just like Grand Ravenwood, after consuming the Hundred Herbs Pill, Edie’s cultivation unexpectedly broke through to the next level.
“No problem. It’s a gift for you.” Billy responded with a smile. Then, he took out two blue pills from his pocket and handed them to Stephanie.
“Mom, the pills are ready. Take them first, and then find a place for me to administer acupuncture for you!”
“Is it really going to work?” Edie’s face showed delight. “That’s amazing!”
“Billy, do you want to take a rest first?” Stephanie sensed that Billy’s aura was not stable.
“No need, I’m fine!” Billy smiled and said.
“Alright then!” Stephanie didn’t bother with any more pleasantries and took the two pills one after another.
As the pills entered her mouth, after a while, Stephanie felt several streams of energy swirling within her body.
A few minutes later, the group arrived in an activity room. Stephanie sat cross-legged on a cushion. Then, Billy began to administer acupuncture for her. After about half an hour, all nine needles were in place. After taking a brief rest, Billy sat down behind his mother, and then, powerful Chi energy flowed from his palms into Stephanie’s body.
“Mom, relax and let me guide the Chi within you,” Billy instructed, his palms radiating a powerful surge of true energy.
“Okay!” Stephanie nodded, feeling the flow of Chi generated after she took the pills gathering towards the sealed dark force within her.
“Mom, I’m going to break the seal and remove the dark force, it might be uncomfortable. Please hang in there.”
“I see.”
The Chi energy in Billy’s palms surged once again, continuously flowing into his mother’s body.
As time passed, Billy was already drenched in sweat, and his brows furrowed tightly.
“Break!”
With a deep voice, Billy shattered the seal, causing the dark force inside Stephanie to explode simultaneously.
Stephanie couldn’t help but let out a muffled groan, feeling the destructive energy ravage her body and impact her meridians as the seal was broken.
“Aunt Edie, fall back!”
“Got it!”
Edie and the others quickly moved towards the door.
After about ten minutes, a terrifying aura burst out from Stephanie’s body, shattering the tables and chairs in the room. Billy, though thrown back by the force, had prepared himself and wasn’t heavily impacted. The intensity of the aura revealed the severe extent of Stephanie’s injuries when she was struck by the dark force.
“Billy, are you okay?” Ivy asked with concern.
Edie and Stout both had a worried look on their faces.
“I’m fine!” Billy took out a Chi Condensing Pill from his pocket and tossed it into his mouth.
Meanwhile, Stephanie’s eyes remained closed, and her brows still showed signs of pain. Her aura was chaotic, fluctuating between strong and weak, high and low.
“Mom, the dark force in your body has been cleared. Activate your cultivation technique and guide the Chi within,” Billy said after taking a moment to catch his breath.
“Alright!” Stephanie responded and began to follow his instructions.
After about half an hour, her aura gradually stabilized, and her brows relaxed. Simultaneously, a suffocating pressure filled the entire room, causing everyone, including Billy, to shiver involuntarily.
“Ivy, can you sense Aunt Stephanie’s martial arts cultivation?” Stout asked Ivy at the door.
“I can’t sense it!” Ivy shook her head. “But it must be at the late Saint stage. I feel it’s even stronger than Mr Cline’s aura.”
Stout couldn’t help but inhale sharply.
“Billy, are you okay?”
Five minutes later, Stephanie regained her composure and stood up.
“Don’t worry, I’m okay! Congratulations, Mom!”
“It’s all thanks to you!” Stephanie examined Billy’s body briefly and finally felt relieved.
“Stephanie, has your cultivation fully recovered?” Edie asked eagerly.
“Yes!” Stephanie smiled sweetly. “The dark force has been completely eliminated, and my cultivation has returned to what it was over a year ago!”
“Ah? Really? That’s fantastic!” Edie exclaimed in delight. Then she turned to Billy and said, “Billy, your medical skills are truly astonishing! Even the experts in the Central Part were helpless, but you managed to solve it so quickly!”
“I have to credit the Crystal Spirit Fruit for that. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to do it!” Billy replied with a smile.
“Don’t be so modest!” Edie smiled back. After a brief pause, she continued, “Now, let’s see what surprises Frigid Fortress has in store for us!”
“Billy, have you talked to Harleen and the others on the phone these past few days? Are they okay?” Stephanie asked Billy.
“Mom, they’re doing well!” Billy nodded. “I called them this morning, and for now, everything is okay.”
“That’s good!” Stephanie nodded and continued, “Call her again and tell her that we will set off for Demonrealm City this afternoon. Ask them to keep a close eye on the people from Frigid Fortress.”
“I’ll make the call!” Ivy responded and took out her satellite phone to dial.
However, after about a minute, she looked at Billy and said, “Billy, I can’t reach Harleen on the phone!”
“Hmm?” Billy frowned slightly. “Try calling Casey!”
Ivy dialed Casey’s number again.
After a while, she spoke with a slightly grave expression.
“I can’t reach Casey on the phone either!”