Although the expressions on their faces were grim, a hint of fear flickered in their eyes.
Billy’s Celestial Black Finger move just now made them realize that they couldn’t possibly withstand it.
“They are not my match. If you really want to keep me here, call for more people!”
Billy ignored the elder and turned to Leah Daugherty.
“Such ignorance!” Leah Daugherty sneered. “You have no idea who you’re up against!”
“No one else to call?” Billy responded and then looked at the elder.
“Then make your move. If you can withstand one strike from me, I’ll cripple one of my arms!”
“You arrogant brat!” The elder exhaled heavily and attacked Billy.
Although he knew he might not be Billy’s match, as one of the elders of this pharmacy, he couldn’t back down without a fight.
He understood that he might only have one chance to strike, so he went all out from the start.
With a determined look, he formed a solid spear with his hand and thrust it at Billy, sparks flying in the air.
“Too weak!” Billy said calmly.
Without any fancy moves, he raised his hand and pointed at the elder, causing a surge of energy.
“Elder Hudson, you can’t handle it, retreat quickly!”
At that moment, ripples appeared in the air nearby.
A gray-robed elderly man emerged, sending a gust of wind to counter Billy’s attack.
After a loud crash, Billy was pushed back twenty or thirty steps, the floor turning to dust. “Boss!”
Ian Blade and his companions shouted simultaneously.
“I’m fine!” Billy wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked at the newly appeared elder.
With silver hair and a gray robe, his aura was sharp, indicating he was at the half-step Otherworldly Realm.
In fact, with Billy’s current strength and his bloodline power activated, he could fight against a half-step Otherworldly Realm opponent.
He hadn’t expected another strong opponent to be lurking around, which caught him off guard and led to his injury.
“Uncle Lawson!” Leah Daugherty bowed slightly upon seeing the elder.
“Yes,” the elder named Lawson Daugherty nodded and looked at Billy.
“Confidence in young people is not a bad thing, but if it goes too far, it becomes arrogance and will lead to suffering.”
“Ian, you guys leave first!” Billy ignored Lawson and instructed Ian Blade and his companions.
“Boss, what’s going on?” Ian Blade, Night Orchid, and Stout were puzzled.
“Go!” Billy said firmly.
“Alright!” Ian Blade and his companions hesitated for a moment before heading towards the stairs.
Although they didn’t understand why their boss wanted them to leave suddenly, they trusted his judgment and followed his orders without question.
They weren’t too worried about Billy’s safety. Knowing their boss, even if the opponent was a genuine Otherworldly Realm expert, he could escape if he wanted to.
“Elder Hudson, stop them!” Leah Daugherty ordered.
“Got it!” Elder Hudson quickly moved towards the trio.
“Get lost!” Billy’s voice rang out as he pointed at Elder Hudson.
Elder Hudson frowned and dodged to the side. The energy from Celestial Black Finger obliterated a row of cabinets.
Meanwhile, Ian Blade and his companions reached the staircase. Just as they were about to go down, Lawson Daugherty waved his hand, creating a barrier that blocked their path.
“Ian, come back!” Billy shouted.
Ian Blade and his companions quickly returned to Billy’s side without hesitation.
“You’ve been watching us since we entered the first-floor hall, haven’t you?” Billy asked Leah Daugherty.
“Boss, what do you mean?” Stout asked.
Ian Blade and Night Orchid also looked puzzled.
“When did you start suspecting us?” Leah Daugherty didn’t deny it.
“At first, I didn’t think much of it,” Billy replied calmly. “But your insistence on making Sky City Pill Society’s young lady leave was unnecessary.”
“Why?” Leah Daugherty asked again.
“If you were just standing up for her, it wouldn’t matter whether she stayed or left,” Billy explained. “But you insisted on her leaving because there were things you didn’t want her to know.”
“And your eagerness to drive away other customers was obviously for the same reason.”
Billy paused and then added, “If I’m not mistaken, you’re after something in my body, right?”
Stout cursed under his breath upon hearing this. Ian Blade and Night Orchid also realized what was going on.
“I heard your martial arts talent is astounding and your mind is exceptional. Seeing you today proves it’s true,” Leah Daugherty admitted. “Since we’ve laid it all out, I’ll be direct. Hand over the treasure, and I’ll let you live.”
“Haha, do you believe that yourself?” Billy laughed lightly. “That treasure is something many dream of.”
“If you get it, you’ll kill us to avoid trouble, won’t you?”
“You are indeed smart!” Lawson Daugherty interjected. “If you hand it over willingly, I’ll give you a quick death.”
“I’m curious about one thing: how did you know I had that treasure?” Billy asked.
This question genuinely interested him. The knowledge about the treasure was limited to his own people and Jorge Craft. Only Holy Heaven Sect knew about it otherwise. Could Deep Sky Pharmacy be connected to Holy Heaven Sect?
“If you hand over the treasure, I’ll tell you,” Lawson Daugherty replied. “And don’t try any tricks! You should know that with just the four of you, there’s no escaping today!”
“Really?” Billy sneered. “Are you that confident?”
“Nonsense!” Lawson Daugherty scoffed. “Though you’re talented enough to challenge several levels above you, you stand no chance against me!”
“Let’s find out!” Billy smiled faintly.
With that, he waved his hand, forming a barrier around Ian Blade and his companions.
“Boss, let us out! We’ll fight them…” Stout shouted from within the barrier.
“Stout, stop shouting!” Night Orchid interrupted. “Stay inside and don’t distract Boss!”
“Alright…” Stout muttered reluctantly.
“Do you really want to resist? You should know…” Lawson Daugherty began but was cut off by a blood-red blade light slashing towards him.