“You really disappoint me!” Kole Wooler glared coldly at the other person.
“I’m sorry, I was wrong, I really was wrong…” Gerardo Wooler responded while kowtowing.
“Today, if it weren’t for Mr. Billy, not only I but also your sister and the elders would have met a terrible fate!” Kole Wooler replied coldly.
“Moreover, you drove away your colleagues and harmed your siblings for your ambition!”
“And because of you, Mr. Billy’s wife almost died in Black Rock Gorge!”
“Do you think a simple apology can make up for all of this?”
“I…” Gerardo Wooler trembled all over.
“Elder Aaron, proceed according to the guild’s laws!” Kole Wooler interrupted angrily.
“No…” Gerardo Wooler shouted loudly.
He knew very well that with what he had done, even ten lives wouldn’t be enough if he were dealt with according to the guild’s laws.
Lydia Wooler, standing nearby, originally wanted to say something but ultimately decided to keep silent. For her, if Gerardo Wooler had only committed the first two offenses, she might have pleaded for him since they were siblings. But this matter involved Billy, making it inconvenient for her to intervene. After all, she had no right to make decisions on Billy’s behalf.
“President, the eldest young master…” Aaron Wooler hesitated before speaking.
“Proceed!” Kole Wooler interrupted sternly.
“Mr. Wooler!” Billy spoke up from the side.
“Although Mr. Gerardo has made many mistakes, he doesn’t deserve death. Moreover, this time he acted unknowingly. Please calm down, President.”
In truth, Billy had already sentenced Gerardo Wooler to death in his mind. However, he had to consider the feelings of Kole Wooler and Lydia Wooler. He knew that deep down, Kole Wooler didn’t want to kill Gerardo Wooler. This harsh treatment was clearly meant to give Billy an explanation. For Billy himself, Gerardo Wooler was no longer qualified to be his opponent, so he didn’t care to pursue the matter further.
“Please calm down, President!” Aaron Wooler and the guild elders spoke in unison.
“Since Mr. Billy has pleaded for you, I’ll spare your life this time!” Kole Wooler looked at his son and said sternly, “But you won’t escape punishment!”
With that, he raised his hand and sent a gust of wind into Gerardo Wooler’s abdomen. The force shattered Gerardo’s dantian, ending his martial path forever.
“Ah…” Gerardo Wooler screamed and fainted from the shock.
In truth, this was already a good outcome for him; at least he kept his life. Moreover, due to the secret technique he practiced, if his powers weren’t abolished, his fate might have been even worse.
“Thank you again for your great kindness, Mr. Billy!” Kole Wooler took a deep breath and turned to Billy. “From now on, whatever Mr. Billy needs, I will do without hesitation!”
“Mr. Wooler is too kind; it was just a small effort!” Billy smiled faintly and continued, “There’s nothing more here; we’ll take our leave now and talk next time.”
“Thank you, Mr. Billy!” Lydia Wooler bowed in gratitude.
“No need to be so polite, Miss Wooler. Compared to the help you’ve given me, this is nothing,” Billy smiled again.
Then, Billy and his group bid farewell and left.
Thus, the turmoil at Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce came to an end!
In the following four or five days, Billy and his group stayed at the inn to cultivate. Each of them had enough resources in their storage rings to enhance their cultivation within a few days.
Harleen advanced to second-rank Entering Dao Realm; Ivy and Casey both broke through to Entering Dao Realm. Casey’s physique had significantly improved after merging with the Demon Blade’s soul consciousness, speeding up his cultivation progress.
Opal advanced to eighth-rank Otherworldly Realm; Amber stepped into seventh-rank Otherworldly Realm. Azure Fang and Azure Dragon reached seventh-rank Otherworldly Realm; Vermilion Bird and White Tiger entered fifth-rank Otherworldly Realm.
Aubree also made progress, stepping into sixth-rank Entering Dao Realm.
As for Billy himself, he easily advanced a level to fourth-rank Entering Dao Realm.
Besides improving their cultivation levels, everyone tirelessly practiced the Perceiving Dao Realm martial arts they obtained from Canyon View Institute. They had made some progress over this period.
One morning, while everyone was chatting in the courtyard, a graceful figure walked in through the gate.
It was the black-clad woman from Akabuchi Star Palace.
“Is it you again? What do you want?” Azure Dragon frowned at her.
The group didn’t have a good impression of her and naturally didn’t show her any kindness.
“Mr. Billy, hello. Let me formally introduce myself; my name is Erica Cardenas,” the black-clad woman ignored Azure Dragon and addressed Billy directly.
This time, her eyes no longer held any disdain.
She had learned about the events at Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce despite Kole Wooler’s gag order. She was shocked when she first heard the news. On one hand, she was amazed by Billy’s strength; he had become so formidable in such a short time that even she wasn’t confident about fighting him anymore. What shocked her most was that Billy had a relationship similar to that of a disciple with Kymani Vasquez! Kymani Vasquez hadn’t appeared publicly for nearly a century; even Star Palace’s princess had been rejected by him when she sought to become his disciple! Yet Billy had managed to gain Kymani Vasquez’s favor in such a short time in Akabuchi City-truly impressive!
Not only was she surprised, but Star Palace’s princess was also taken aback upon learning this. She couldn’t understand how Billy had caught Kymani Vasquez’s eye!
“What do you want?” Billy asked calmly.
“I’m here specifically to apologize to Mr. Billy,” Erica Cardenas said with a slight bow toward Billy.
“I admit that I tried to use Mr. Billy against Black Rock Gorge last time. I hope Mr. Billy can forgive me.”
As she spoke, she flicked her fingers and sent a storage ring toward Billy.
“This storage ring contains some of my personal cultivation resources as a token of my sincerity. Please accept it.”
“Just get to the point,” Billy said without taking the storage ring.
“It seems Mr. Billy still won’t forgive me?” Erica Cardenas asked again.
“You don’t need to apologize. Regarding Black Rock Gorge, I should thank you instead. Without your information, I wouldn’t have known Harleen and Ivy’s whereabouts,” Billy replied.
“If Mr. Billy accepts this storage ring, I’ll believe you don’t blame me,” Erica Cardenas insisted.
“Thank you,” Billy said as he took the storage ring.
“I should be thanking Mr. Billy for not blaming me,” Erica Cardenas smiled.
“You didn’t come here just to apologize, did you?” Billy asked.