“Greetings, Elder Javion!” The old man in the blue robe bowed respectfully.
After a brief pause, he explained the situation.
“Let him in,” the gray-robed elder said sternly, frowning.
“Elder Javion…” the old man in the blue robe began again.
“Silence!” The gray-robed elder interrupted, then turned to Lydia Wooler and bowed slightly. “Miss Wooler, please calm down. Elder Vincenzo is just doing his duty…”
“Patrick Gregory, bring it in for me,” Lydia Wooler glanced at the two elders and then looked at Billy before turning and heading towards the garden.
“Alright!” Billy replied and followed her closely.
“Elder Javion, Mr. Wooler instructed that without his permission, Miss Wooler should not be allowed to meet anyone. Letting him in like this, Mr. Wooler will…” The old man in the blue robe spoke, watching Billy and Lydia’s retreating figures.
“What trouble can a mere servant cause?” The gray-robed elder said sternly. “Tomorrow is her final deadline; there’s only one day left. Don’t complicate things.”
With that, he waved his hand dismissively. “Alright, go about your business and don’t make a fuss over nothing.”
“Fine,” the old man in the blue robe nodded.
Meanwhile, Billy followed Lydia Wooler into a hall within the small garden.
“You’re not Patrick Gregory. Who are you really? Why have you come to see me?” Lydia Wooler asked as they entered.
“What makes you think I’m not Patrick Gregory?” Billy was slightly taken aback.
He believed his disguise was flawless, so how did Lydia Wooler see through it?
“Your disguise is indeed impressive; in terms of appearance and voice, it’s almost perfect!” Lydia Wooler said calmly. “However, there are two obvious flaws.”
“Let’s hear them,” Billy said, intrigued.
“First, although I usually eat fruit, your fruit basket doesn’t contain my favorite fruit. If you were Patrick Gregory, you wouldn’t make such a basic mistake,” Lydia Wooler continued.
“Second, and most importantly, Patrick Gregory always looks at me with reverence. But I don’t sense any respect in your eyes.”
Before Billy could respond, she added, “Also, you spoke loudly outside on purpose so I would hear and bring you in.”
“Am I right?”
“Miss Wooler, you are indeed exceptional. Impressive!” Billy smiled faintly and reverted to his original voice.
“Hmm?” Lydia Wooler was stunned for a moment after hearing Billy’s voice. “Are you Mr. Billy?!”
“Indeed!” Billy smiled again. “Long time no see!”
“Are you really Mr. Billy?” Lydia Wooler’s eyes brightened.
“Due to special circumstances, I can’t reveal my true identity for now. Please understand,” Billy responded with a smile.
“Thank you for your concern, Mr. Billy!” Lydia Wooler took a deep breath and continued, “This place is too dangerous. You should leave immediately. Don’t worry about me; I’ll be fine for now.”
She was genuinely touched that Billy had taken such a risk to see her.
Although she couldn’t detect any martial aura from Billy, she estimated his strength to be at most at the late stage of the Otherworldly Realm.
But in this manor alone, there were nearly ten Perceiving Dao Realm experts, five of whom were on her boss’s side!
Additionally, there were dozens of people with Entering Dao Realm cultivation!
If Billy were discovered, no matter how talented he was, it would be a life-or-death situation!
“Is there a way for me to meet your father?” Billy interrupted her thoughts.
“You want to meet my father?” Lydia Wooler was surprised again.
“The current situation with the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce is troublesome. The best solution is for your father to intervene,” Billy explained.
“Let me see your father first and see if there’s a way to heal him.”
“No!” Lydia Wooler shook her head. “That would be too dangerous for you!”
“As long as you don’t tell anyone, no one will know it’s me,” Billy smiled again.
“But…” Lydia Wooler started to speak.
“If we don’t do it this way, we’ll have to force our way in, which could result in more casualties!” Billy interrupted her again.
“Alright then,” Lydia Wooler took a deep breath and nodded.
The two then spent fifteen minutes discussing some details.
Soon after, Lydia Wooler led Billy to a pavilion in the small garden where a gray-robed elder of second-rank Perceiving Dao Realm was sitting cross-legged, seemingly meditating.
“Inform my brother that I want to see my father,” Lydia Wooler said to him.
“Miss Wooler, you should know…” The elder named Javion Rowland began.
“Tell my brother that if I see my father, I’ll give him the Black Flame Army token!” Lydia Wooler interrupted him.
“Miss Wooler, are you joking?” Javion Rowland’s eyes narrowed slightly at her words.
“Before I change my mind, you’d better inform my brother immediately!” Lydia Wooler insisted.
“Please wait a moment, Miss Wooler,” Javion Rowland thought for a moment before taking out a sound transmission stone and sending a message.
A few minutes later, Gerardo Wooler’s message came back.
“Miss Wooler, please,” Javion Rowland gestured invitingly after hearing the message.
“Patrick Gregory, did you bring the Spirit Fruit for my father?” Lydia Wooler turned to Billy.
“Yes, Miss Wooler,” Billy indicated the fruit basket in his hand.
“Follow me,” Lydia Wooler nodded.
“Alright,” Billy replied.
“Miss Wooler, the president has been unconscious all this time. I’m afraid he won’t be able to…” Javion Rowland began again.
“Let’s go,” Lydia Wooler ignored him and looked at Billy before heading towards the garden gate.
“…,” Javion Rowland opened his mouth as if to say something but ultimately remained silent.
Twenty minutes later, Billy followed Lydia Wooler to Kole Wooler’s residence.
Two black-robed elders guarded the entrance, both at the late stage of Entering Dao Realm cultivation.
“Sister!” As they approached the entrance, Gerardo Wooler walked over.
“Greetings, Mr. Wooler!” Billy bowed respectfully.
Gerardo Wooler glanced at Billy but found nothing unusual. He then turned to Lydia Wooler and said,
“Lydia, father’s injuries are severe. You need to be prepared; if he doesn’t wake up within three days, it might be too late.”
“Isn’t that exactly what you want?” Lydia Wooler retorted coldly.
“Sister, I know you’re upset, but please watch your words. Some things shouldn’t be said carelessly,” Gerardo Wooler’s eyes flashed with coldness.
“Don’t worry. After I see father, I’ll give you the Black Flame Army token. Then the entire chamber will be yours!” Lydia Wooler replied coldly before leading Billy inside.
“Miss Wooler, please wait.” One of the black-robed elders at the door reached out to stop them.
“Move!” Lydia Wooler’s brow furrowed.