Medical Sage

Outside the cleared passage, seven or eight people approached, riding ferocious, deep-blue monsters that resembled wolves. An immense, oppressive force and an inexplicably cold current emanated from their ranks. They pushed forward arrogantly, as if no one else was present. The surrounding crowd, who had already made way, couldn’t help but shiver violently and retreat further in terror.

”Frost... Frost Wolves? Are those Frost Wolves?” someone stammered, their eyes fixed on the azure beasts. They trembled in disbelief, as if they were witnessing some legendary species.

”Frost Wolves?”

Hearing this ’somewhat new’ term, Chen Fei’s eyes, black and as clear as glass, also landed on the ferocious azure beasts, a look of surprise and curiosity dawning on his face.

He then turned to Duke Ovilia behind him and whispered, ”Duke Ovilia, what are those?”

”Those are Demon Beasts,” said Duke Ovilia.

”Demon Beasts?” Chen Fei was momentarily taken aback.

”Yes, Demon Beasts.”

Duke Ovilia organized his thoughts before explaining, ”Mr. Chen, you must have seen our Western fantasy films, right? Many of the supernatural creatures in those are based on these Demon Beasts. And I recall that you have similar species in the East.”

”Yes, we do.” As soon as Duke Ovilia explained, Chen Fei understood immediately. The duke’s words inevitably brought to mind the great serpent at the bottom of Emerald Lake.

Truth be told, that creature was far more formidable than any Frost Wolf. It could probably take on a hundred of these things… hmm…

While they were conversing in low tones, the pack of Frost Wolves drew even closer to Huane Tower. The crowd then noticed who was riding the lead Frost Wolf, the one with the most powerful aura. It was a young man dressed in a dark gold formal suit. Although he radiated a powerful aura that he could release at will, the arrogance and disdain on his face were truly repulsive.

However, the powerful, bloody scent he emanated was so oppressive it made many people turn pale with fear. He had, astonishingly, reached the level of a Blood Clan Duke, equivalent to an S-rank expert! Chen Fei could sense that the man had only just broken through and was nowhere near as powerful as a veteran at the Blood Clan Duke Peak, like Ovilia.

Even so, for someone his age to have reached this level was truly remarkable. This was likely the source of his arrogance and self-confidence.

In the next moment, the pack of Frost Wolves charged straight for Huane Tower. Many people along the path turned pale and scrambled out of the way. Coincidentally, Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, and his group were directly on that route.

”What are you doing in the way? Scram!” Seeing Chen Fei’s group blocking their path without retreating, one of the riders barked out an imperious command. His words were filled with scorn and ruthlessness, as if Chen Fei and the others were ants to be trampled underfoot if they didn’t move.

”You’re courting death!”

Ovilia was an elder of the Brad Family, a powerhouse at the peak of the Blood Clan Duke level. He only had to restrain himself in front of a monster like Chen Fei; otherwise, he was usually quite domineering. Besides, in his eyes, none of these newcomers were worth a second glance except for the young Blood Clan Duke leading them. And now these nobodies had the audacity to tell them to scram!? How could he swallow such an insult? He was instantly tempted to act.

But if even he couldn’t swallow this insult, how could Chen Fei possibly do so?

Chen Fei’s eyes grew cold and his gaze turned fierce. A burst of scorching spiritual power shot from his fingertip like a crimson laser, blasting a bloody hole through the chest of the man who had told them to scram. He died instantly!

”ROAR!”

”RUMBLE... RUMBLE...”

The Frost Wolf beneath the dead man panicked and began charging about wildly, throwing the scene into chaos and pandemonium.

”Damn it!”

Witnessing this, the arrogant young man with the strength of a Blood Clan Duke had his expression change drastically, turning extremely grim. He stretched out his hand, his five fingers transforming into terrifying claws that slashed at the out-of-control Frost Wolf. To the onlookers, it was as if five bloody streaks of light instantly tore through the air, viciously striking the beast.

The Frost Wolf immediately froze rigid, then its massive body slowly slumped to the side. THUD! It hit the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

On closer inspection, five claw marks, deep enough to expose bone, were visible on its head. It had been killed in a single strike!

”You... have a lot of nerve.”

At that moment, the arrogant young Blood Clan Duke finally fixed his icy gaze on Chen Fei. He looked at him as if he were already a dead man, his eyes filled with terrifying murderous intent. Not only that, but a disconcerting, bloody energy also began to radiate from his body, causing many of the onlookers’ faces to turn pale.

”I’ve always had a lot of nerve. What about it? Why don’t you join him and find out for yourself?” Chen Fei replied, his own gaze just as icy, as he internally debated whether he should just kill him on the spot.

A mere Blood Clan Duke thinks he has the right to posture in front of me!?

”Good, very good! I, Bread, haven’t met someone as ’interesting’ as you in a long time!”

The arrogant Blood Clan Duke bared a set of chilling teeth at Chen Fei, still looking at him as if he were a corpse. His gaze then shifted to Ovilia, his expression changing slightly. ”You are… I see. So you have someone from the Brad Family as your backer. Is that why you dare to be so insolent in front of me? Duke Ovilia, I trust you remember me?”

Hearing this, Duke Ovilia didn’t speak, but his expression grew complex and solemn. He clearly recognized this arrogant young man who called himself Bread.

At that moment, when the onlookers heard Bread announce his name, their expressions changed, and shock and panic flashed in their eyes.

”Hey, did you hear? He said his name is Bread… could he be *that* Bread?”

”It must be, right? But if it really is him, then even the Brad Family is in big trouble this time! That Bread is Black Dragon Nemosin’s grandson! He’s incredibly favored and spoiled. Offending him is just asking to die, isn’t it?”

”Black Dragon Nemosin is one of the most powerful figures in the European Dark World, rumored to be approaching the legendary Prince Realm! At least three SS+ experts have fallen to him!”

”Shh, keep it down! Black Dragon Nemosin is mighty, but the Brad Family is no pushover either. Don’t speak nonsense...”

***

Everyone present was clearly stunned by Bread’s identity. So this arrogant young man was the grandson of the Ashford Family’s ”Black Dragon” Nemosin. No wonder he was so brazen.

Black Dragon Nemosin’s grandson? A strange light flickered in Chen Fei’s eyes. It wasn’t that he was afraid of the man; with his current strength, ten so-called ”Black Dragons” could come at him and they’d all be put down. The only issue was that he still didn’t know if the last of the Jade Artifacts was in their hands or if it had already been put up for sale. Before I get that last Jade Artifact, I’d rather not stir up extra trouble. But now, it’s not a matter of what I want. This little bat is just too arrogant and full of himself.

”Duke Ovilia, this has nothing to do with your Brad Family. Hand that Easterner over to me! Otherwise, you should know my grandfather’s temper!” In the next moment, Bread directly threatened Ovilia, demanding he hand Chen Fei over.

”You little runt, are you dreaming?” Duke Ovilia’s face turned frigid upon hearing Bread’s words, and he rebuked him with a cold glare.

What a joke. Hand over Mr. Chen? It wasn’t just that Ovilia didn’t have the guts; even if he did, he would never do such a thing. Since when did a junior from the Ashford Family have the right to order the Brad Family around!? If word of this got out, how could the Brad Family ever show their face again? Where would they put their honor?

”Fine, fine… It seems talking to you is useless!?” Bread clearly hadn’t expected Ovilia’s reaction to be so fierce—cursing at him and telling him to get lost. His eyes immediately became so cold they seemed colorless, and a thick, bloody aura erupted from him, pressing toward Chen Fei as he prepared to act.

It was obvious he was no longer going to pay any mind to the old man from the Brad Family. With his status as the grandson of Black Dragon Nemosin, he didn’t believe they would dare to stop him if he really decided to take someone. This was Ashford Family territory, after all!

”Stop! Bread, have you forgotten what day it is? Don’t cause trouble here,” a hoarse, elderly voice suddenly called out from within Huane Tower.

”Elder Vance?”

Bread, who had been about to make his move, froze. His expression changed several times before he finally relented, as if he greatly feared the owner of that hoarse voice. He viciously retracted his hand and stared daggers at Chen Fei. ”You’re lucky Elder Vance spoke up for you personally. I’ll let you live a few more days! The moment you leave our Ashford Family’s territory, I’ll take your life!”

”Is that so? Then I’ll be waiting. However, I suspect you’ll be the one to die.” Chen Fei smiled noncommittally, his gaze fixed on Bread as if looking at a dead man. It seems the news of me severely injuring Dumbledore and those two Paladins yesterday hasn’t spread very quickly. Almost no one recognizes me. That’s fine, though... if everyone recognized me, where’s the fun in that? Would that little bat even dare to run his mouth and act so wild in front of me then?

”Hmph! Then we’ll just wait and see.” Bread’s expression shifted several more times, but in the end, he just gave a cold snort and left, his face a grim mask. The bloody aura emanating from him was glacial, thick with endless killing intent.

Seeing this, Chen Fei narrowed his eyes but said nothing.