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Seeing that Yuri defeated the Black Gorilla, Leon and Raphael finally approached them.
“Thank you for everything, Mister Thompson,” Leon said, grateful for Yuri’s help. He intended to utilize one of his Potential Energy Forces to defeat the Black Gorilla, but thankfully, Yuri arrived just in time to help him, and as a result, Leon did not need to resort to using his precious Potential Energy Force!
However, Leon silently etched the Black Gorilla’s betrayal to memory and vowed that he would one day take revenge on him once he advanced to a higher power level!
“Don’t flatter me, Mister Wolf.” Yuri smiled at this, but paused, as though he was hesitating to say
something.
Raphael sensed this and added, “Yuri, Mister Wolf, this isn’t the right place for us to be chit–chatting. Shall we leave?”
“Yes, of course. Let’s go!” Yuri nodded, then followed Leon and Raphael out of the Black Market.
At the open–air parking lot outside the building, Raphael finally introduced the two of them to each other.
“Mister Wolf, let me introduce you to my cousin, Yuri, the young master of the Thompsons.”
“Yuri, this is Mister Leon Wolf. He’s a distant cousin of the Scammells.”
Since Leon injured Seth while they were in the hall, he was determined not to reveal Leon’s true identity to anyone else for fear of causing Leon trouble. However, considering that Yuri was his cousin and not an outsider, he decided to tell Yuri the truth..
“The Scammells‘ cousin?” Yuri frowned, surprised to hear this. He was the heir to the Thompsons and thus was familiar with most of the major families in the Southern region. Because of this, he was fully aware that the Scammells were just an ordinary, albeit ancient, martial arts family.
He initially thought that Leon got to know Raphael because they both hailed from equally powerful and influential families, but it turned out Leon was just a distant relative of the Scammells, and this surprised him greatly!
“Don’t underestimate Mister Wolf, Yuri! Although he’s not a direct descendant of the Scammells, he’s a
powerful man and has already attained the Overlord State at a young age. Not even Seth was a match for him,
..
Raphael declared triumphantly as he described the events of Seth and Leon’s fight to Yuri.
“Oh, is that so? You must be quite a talented martial artist, Mister Wolf,” Yuri said, smiling.
It was an impressive feat for Leon to attain the Overlord State at such a young age.
However, Yuri already attained the Emperor State and was one of the only few people to make the top of the Sky County Elite List. He was no doubt one of the smartest men in the Southern Region!
Leon’s power level was still a long way away from his, and thus he did not feel at all threatened by Leon’s display of power.
“By the way, Raphael, didn’t you say that there was a Jade Griffin here at the Black Market? Is Mister Wolf the one who ended up winning it?” Yuri’s expression turned solemn when he mentioned this.
“Um, no. it turns out that the Jade Griffin was a counterfeit, and not the real treasure at all,” Raphael let out
a sheepish smile.
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“What? How did this happen? How did the Jade Griffin end up becoming a counterfeit?” Yuri was utterly stunned to hear this. He came all the way to try his luck with the Jade Griffin, and his heart sank to hear that it turned out to be a counterfeit!
“Don’t be upset, Yuri. Although the Jade Griffin was a counterfeit, the good news is, Mister Wolf managed to expose the Black Gorilla’s scheme, and we managed to get our hands on another piece of priceless treasure. “This treasure contains powerful True Energy, and is certainly a valuable piece of treasure that harnesses Light Energy,” Raphael said, then briefly explained everything about the Luminous Pearl to Yuri.
“Is this true? If so, this is splendid news!” Yuri was delighted to hear this, and a glimmer of hope ignited within his previously crestfallen heart.
“Mister Wolf, this treasure of yours will prove itself to be very useful to the Thompsons. Do you mind
look. lending it to me for a few days?” Yuri asked rather hesitantly, shooting Leon an expectant
He volunteered to help Leon so that Leon would owe him a favor, and in using that, he would be in a better position to ask Leon for the treasure.
Unfortunately, not everyone was generous enough to borrow someone a piece of priceless treasure, and thus Yuri was a little worried about this.
“Lend you? May I know what you intend to do with this treasure, Mister Thompson?” Leon asked after a moment’s pause.
Knowing that Raphael, too, kept seeking out treasures that harnessed Light Energy, he was curious to find out why the two of them were so insistent on getting their hands on this treasure!
“Well, my sister, Roanne, is sick with a terminal illness known as the Third Degree Block,” To prove his sincerity, Yuri decided to tell Leon the truth and saved no details.
A Third Degree Block was a congenital illness that caused one’s internal circulation to be blocked, and unfortunately, it was terminal. According to the severity of the blockage, the disease could be categorized into a Third Degree Block, a Six Degree Block, or a Nine–Degree Block.
Third Degree Blocks typically occur around the age of 27, and each attack was not only untreatable but potentially fatal!
Ever since Roanne was diagnosed to have a Third Degree Block, the Thompsons have sought out help from seasoned doctors all over the country, but none could cure her.
However, a few months ago, Yuri’s father heard from an experienced doctor that treasures which harnessed Light Energy were effective in the treatment of Third Degree Blocks, and if the Thompsons managed to get their hands on one, they would have a high chance of curing Roanne’s illness once and for all!
Ever since then, the Thompsons have been on a frantic search for a treasure like this, but unfortunately, treasures were hard to come by, not to mention those that harnessed Light Energy!
Even after embarking on this search for a few months now, the Thompsons were yet to find that sacred treasure!
“Third Degree Block? No wonder!” Leon finally understood.
Ever since he received the sacred knowledge from his ancestors, his medical expertise took a significant leap and although Third Degree Blocks were, in itself, a rare condition, he still knew a thing or two about it.
“Don’t worry, Mister Wolf, we Thompsons, unlike the Black Gorilla, are not thugs who commit daylight
robbery. I can guarantee you that as long as you lend me the treasure, I will return it to you, as good as new, in ten days after my sister gets better,” Yuri said earnestly.
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“Um, to be honest with you, Mister Thompson, a treasure that harnessed Light Energy will indeed be useful against your sister’s illness, but unfortunately, this Luminous Pearl of mine doesn’t harness any Light Energy at all. It won’t be of use to you even if I lend it to you,” Leon replied truthfully.
According to his knowledge, the Luminous Pearl that he got his hands on was an ancient relic that could aid him in his sage arts and martial arts training, but not a piece of treasure with Light Energy at all!
He was not lying to Yuri at all.
“That’s impossible! Mister Wolf, the true energy contained within this Luminous Pearl is so powerful–it must certainly harness Light Energy! Have you made a mistake?” Raphael was stunned to hear this.
He sensed pure energy within the Luminous Pearl back when Leon triggered it, but truth be told, even he was not certain whether the Luminous Pearl was indeed a treasure with Light Energy.
“Mister Wolf, are you refusing to lend it to me because you’re worried the Thompsons might steal your treasure?” Yuri was beginning to wonder whether this was just an excuse for Leon not to lend him the
treasure.
“No, that’s not the case. Unfortunately, the Luminous Pearl won’t be of use to your sister at all,” Leon sighed. He intended to explain further, but Yuri jumped to conclusions and refused to listen to his explanation.
“Never mind. Since you’re so reluctant to lend it to me, I shall leave you alone! We Thompsons can always get our hands on another piece of treasure!” Yuri scoffed, then turned to storm away.
As desperate as he was to get his hands on the Luminous Pearl to help his sister, the Thompsons were a prestigious family after all, and Yuri was not willing to utilize force or violence to steal anyone’s treasure from them!
He would never be able to do that, considering how poorly it would reflect on his family!
Besides, Roanne was sick for over two decades now, and they did not need to rush to find a cure. He knew that the Thompsons would surely find another way to get their hands on the treasure needed to cure her!
“Wait, Mister Thompson. You don’t necessarily need Light Energy to cure your sister’s disease. Perhaps I can find a way to help her!” Leon called out after Yuri’s retreating figure.
Leon always possessed good medical knowledge, and since Yuri helped him just now, he was still grateful for his help and wanted to offer to help Roanne whenever feasible. This would be his way of paying Yuri back for
his favor!
“What? Did you say you can cure my sister? Do you mean it?” Yuri was stunned to hear this and immediately froze in his tracks. Then, he turned around and made his way back to Leon’s side.
“Yes, I mean it! I picked up some medical knowledge in the past, and have treated some rare illnesses. If your sister has indeed been diagnosed with Third Degree Block, I have about seventy percent confidence that I can cure her.” Leon nodded.
It would not be difficult for him to cure any rare diseases, but since he did not meet the patient before and was not familiar with her exact situation, he did not dare to say with certainty that he would be able to help
her.
However, if Yuri’s description was accurate, he still had about a 70% chance of succeeding!
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“That’s splendid! Mister Wolf, I’m surprised to learn that you’re such a capable doctor at such a young age.” Yuri was overjoyed at this. Although he never saw Leon in action before, the fact that Leon was so confident in his capabilities made him believe that Leon was certainly a seasoned doctor!
“Mister Wolf, do you mind telling me which doctor you were under, and which hospital you used to practice at?” Yuri asked, trying to figure out Leon’s background and whether he was truly equipped to cure his sister’s illness.
“I acquired my medical knowledge from my ancestors; I’m not a licensed doctor at all and have never practiced in a hospital,” Leon said, letting out a sheepish smile.
“What?” the smile froze on Yuri’s face when he heard this. He was initially under the impression that Leon was top of his class at medical school or perhaps trained under an experienced doctor, but he never once imagined that Leon would turn out to be someone who practiced medicine without a license!
This was shocking to him!
“Are you kidding me, Mister Wolf? My sister has a terminal illness that has stumped many doctors over the years, how can you possibly be able to cure her, considering how young you are?” Yuri snapped rather disgruntledly.
“I’m not joking with you! Mister Thompson, we don’t measure medical expertise by age–just because someone is young doesn’t mean they are incapable! This is just the same as martial arts–although you’re young, your power level has surpassed even the best of the older generations, haven’t you?” Leon replied.
“Um,” Yuri balked at this.
“Besides, your sister has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and it would not hurt to let me try. If I fail to cure her, I promise I’ll lend you the Luminous Pearl so that you can try curing her the old way,” Leon added.
“Well, alright then. Thank you in advance!” Yuri relented after some thought.
However, considering how young Leon was, and the fact that he was not even a licensed medical doctor, Yuri was still a little reluctant to believe that Leon could cure his sister, but seeing as Leon agreed to lend the treasure to them, he decided to relent.
Even if Leon failed, the Thompsons would certainly be able to find another doctor that could cure his sister’s
illness!
Thompson Mansion.
Roanne Thompson sat at a table next to the window of a luxurious bedroom, her elbows propped up on the tabletop as she gazed out at the beautiful scenery outside, a hint of sadness in her twinkling eyes.
Third Degree Blocks were a congenital illness that caused the Supreme Channel, the Secondary Channel, and the Liver Channel to be blocked, thus patients were usually frail and had to refrain from vigorous physical activity and emotional outbursts that would place their lives in danger.
Because of this, Roanne was forced to stay at home like a pet ever since she turned ten, and was forbidden to step foot out the door. The only people who were allowed to visit her, apart from her immediate family, were her servant and two bodyguards.
Due to extreme loneliness, Roanne’s mood was significantly affected by her illness, and she always longed to visit the outside world and spend the day living like an ordinary girl!
Unfortunately, due to her illness, this would prove to be impossible.
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“The doctors say that people with Third Degree Blocks can’t live past the age of twenty–seven, so there’s no telling how much longer I can live.
“If only I can go out and take a look at this big, beautiful world before I die,” Roanne sighed as her heart
sank.
Her health deteriorated ever since she turned 20, and not only did she experience more frequent attacks, each attack was even more severe than the last, and she could clearly sense that she did not have much time.
left on this earth.
The last few months, she had a strong longing to explore the outside world before she died, but unfortunately, her parents refused to let her go outside in consideration of how severe her disease was.
There was nothing she could do about this, and no one to talk to.
Just as she was deep in her thoughts, frantic footsteps rang out from behind her as Yuri, Leon, and Raphael stormed into her room.
“Yuri, Raphael, what are you doing here?” an expression of delight crossed Roanne’s face when she saw them, and her pale face immediately flushed with color as she got up to meet them.
‘What a stunning girl!‘ Leon thought as his gaze landed on Roanne’s dainty face, in awe of her beauty.
Roanne was about 23 or 24 years old, with a dainty face, sculpted features, and beautiful, twinkling eyes. Her skin was rosy and thin, and she was wearing a white nightgown that made her look as though she walked straight out of a fairytale.
Roanne’s beauty was no less than that of Iris and the rest of the Four Beauties, and this was the first time Leon even came across such a stunning woman in the Southern region!
Unfortunately, she was sick with a terminal illness, with caused her skin to become eerily pale, and her skinny frame looked as though she would be blown away by the wind at any moment. However, her frailty made any man who set eyes on her want to take her under his wing and protect her from the harshness of
life.
“Roanne, you should sit down and get some more rest,” Yuri said as he gestured for Roanne to sit back down
in her chair.
“Who’s this, Yuri?” Roanne asked dubiously, glancing at the only unfamiliar face in the room. Due to her constantly being kept indoors, she rarely got to meet anyone outside of her family, especially someone who was her age, like Leon. Because of this, she could not help scrutinizing him out of curiosity.
“Oh, let me introduce you. This is Mister Leon Wolf. I invited him here to help cure you. Mister Wolf, this is my sister, Roanne.” Yuri briefly introduced them to each other.
“Nice to meet you, Miss Thompson,” Leon greeted her with a smile.
“Is this man here to follow me up, Yuri?” Roanne asked, suddenly recalling something. Ever since her condition deteriorated a few years ago, her father and brother would occasionally arrange for famous doctors to visit her and follow her up to ensure everything was okay.
However, all the doctors they brought over in the past were middle–aged or even elderly men; this was her
first time coming across a doctor as young as Leon.
Because of this, Roanne could not help feeling a little puzzled by this.
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“No, Mister Wolf claimed that he can cure your Third Degree Block, and so I brought him over to take a look at you,” Yuri explained to his sister. Although he was not too confident in Leon’s capabilities, he knew that Leon was right–considering Roanne was sick for so long now, there was no harm in letting him try.
“Can he cure me? This is splendid news!” Roanne was delighted to hear this. A glimmer of excitement flashed through her twinkling eyes but soon dissipated.
After all, she was sick for over two decades now and visited plenty of famous and seasoned doctors for her illness. Every time she got her hopes up, she ended up disappointing herself.
Because of this, she turned numb to this and thus did not have much expectations for Leon at all!
“Don’t worry, Miss Thompson. I’ll do my best!” Leon smiled. He could understand Roanne’s feelings and thus did not try further to change her mind.
“Okay, thank you,” Roanne smiled back at him. Perhaps it was because Leon was her age, or perhaps Leon possessed a more laidback aura, but she could not help feeling relaxed in his presence, as compared to those elderly doctors she was previously.
“Miss Thompson, please give me your hand. I’d like to check your pulse first.” Leon smiled as he sat down across from Roanne. Then, he placed his fingers across Roanne’s pulse and began examining it.
After a long time, Leon furrowed his brows as a solemn expression crossed his face.
“What’s going on with my sister, Mister Wolf?” Yuri could not help asking when he noticed the strange look on Leon’s face.
“Mister Thompson, if my guesses are correct, Miss Thompson here used to practice martial arts, didn’t she? “Leon asked, ignoring his question. He thought that Roanne was just a simple case of Third Degree Block, but after some examining, he discovered that her condition was far more complex than that!
“Yes, my sister used to practice an ancient art passed down in my family before she was ten, but one day, she suffered an attack and was diagnosed to have Third Degree Block. Ever since then, she has gotten weaker as the days passed, and hence did not continue her training anymore,” Yuri answered truthfully.
“Oh, if so, which power level did she attain before stopping? Was she very fast at advancing her power level?
“Leon asked.
“Yes, she was superb at all, and she, at one point, advanced even quicker than me! If it weren’t for the fact that she fell ill, I’m sure she would be even more powerful than me now!” Yuri replied wistfully. He was one of the Thirteen Greats according to the Sky County Elite List and was one of the most talented martial artists in the Southern region.
Despite this, he was still no match for Roanne at all, so one could only imagine how powerful Roanne could
be if she did not fall sick!
“I guessed so,” Leon murmured to himself as a conclusion began to take place in his mind.
“What’s going on with my sister, Mister Wolf?” yuri asked in concern.
“Truth be told, Miss Thompson’s condition isn’t a simple case of Third Degree Block. She also has an underlying condition known as the Darkness Complex,” Leon explained solemnly.
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“The Darkness Complex? What’s that?” Yuri was surprised to hear this. He exchanged puzzled glances with Raphael and Roanne.
“Well, the Darkness Complex is-” Leon gave them a brief explanation of Roanne’s condition.
The Darkness Complex was a rare, one–in–a–million physiological entity. Usually, women who possessed the Darkness Complex were not only stunning, but they were also highly intelligent and were oftentimes natural talents at martial arts and other practices!
Unfortunately, although Roanne possessed the Darkness Complex, she was also born with Third Degree Block, which meant that all the purified Dark Energy within her was cooped up for years with no place to go!
To be born with both the Darkness Complex and Third Degree Block was even rarer to come by, but unfortunately, both these conditions combined were undoubtedly even more dangerous and would prove to be fatal!
“If my diagnosis is correct, Miss Thompson probably has only a few months left to live,” Leon concluded.
Third Degree Blocks usually manifested their most life–threatening attack around the age of 27, and considering that Roanne was only 23 or 24 years old, she had, theoretically, a few years left, but her condition was complicated by her being born with the Darkness Complex, which would cause her illness to deteriorate even quicker. Therefore, Leon could make an educated guess that she probably only had a few months left to live.
“What? What should we do now, Mister Wolf?” Yuri and Raphael were stunned to hear this.
Yuri grew even more panicked to hear that his sister’s condition was far more serious than they originally thought.
Roanne, on the other hand, was strangely calm. She was not at all surprised to hear this, because ever since her health started to deteriorate a few months ago, she could already sense that she did not have much time
left.
“Don’t panic, Mister Thompson! The Darkness Complex isn’t the one causing Miss Thompson’s problems- the root cause of all this is her Third Degree Block! As long as we can cure that, things will take a turn for the better! However, because her condition is complicated by the Darkness Complex, it will be far more difficult to cure her than I originally imagined, but it’s not something I can’t handle,” Leon reassured them.
With his medical expertise, it would not be too challenging to cure Roanne’s Third Degree Block. He could easily do so by using Pressure Point Treatment and combining it with something that harnessed Light Energy to unblock her internal circulation!
Unfortunately, Roanne’s Darkness Complex caused all the Dark Energy to be trapped within her body for many years, and no ordinary treasure with Light Energy could cure her entirely!
Leon knew he needed to proceed very cautiously from this point onwards!
“That’s great! Mister Wolf, please do your honors and help my sister!” Yuri exclaimed, sighing as he placed all his hope within Leon.
“Yes, I will! Miss Thompson, please sit down on the bed, and I shall apply pressure in certain points of your
circulation to protect your heart so that no accidents will happen!” Leon nodded and gestured for Roanne to sit down.
With that, he poised himself, ready to apply pressure on Roanne’s pressure points when-
“Stop!”
Someone called out from behind them.
A strong, burly man in his mid–fifties strode into the room, followed by a beautiful and elegant woman.
An old yet surprisingly sprightly man with white hair as well as a young boy carrying a first–aid kit trotted closely behind them
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“Father, Mother, what are you two doing here?” Yuri quickly approached them.
The couple who arrived were none other than Yuri and Roanne’s parents, Angus Thompson and Vivian Westwood.
The old man following behind them was one of the oldest and most seasoned doctors in the Southern Region, Elder Swire. He was appointed by Angus to look after Roanne.
“Hello, Aunt Vivian, and Uncle Angus,” Raphael greeted as he approached them.
“Oh, I didn’t know you’d be here too, Raphael.” Vivian smiled at him, a little surprised to see him there. After some quick greetings, Angus immediately turned to stare coldly at Leon, who was still standing by Roanne’s bedside.
“Who is this, Yuri? What are you doing?” he demanded in a booming voice.
“Father, let me introduce you. This is Mister Leon Wolf. He’s the man Raphael and I invited to take a look at Roanne,” Yuri explained.
“Oh, is he a doctor?” Angus echoed in confusion..
“Um, no,” Yuri froze, suddenly remembering that Leon was not a licensed medical doctor at all.
“What? He’s not a doctor? How can you let him treat Roanne, then? This is utter nonsense!” Angus snapped, utterly outraged by this.
“Please stay calm, Father. Although Mister Wolf isn’t a licensed doctor, he still practices medicine, and he’s already examined Roanne just now,” Yuri added. However, before he could explain further, something strange happened.
“Mother, I’m so cold,” Roanne muttered, shuddering. She wanted to get up, but all of a sudden, a wave of nausea washed over her, and her vision turned black. She staggered backward and tipped over with no warning.
Thankfully, Leon reacted quickly and managed to catch her before she could fall.
The last memory Roanne had before finally passing out was the sensation of being caught in Leon’s arms.
“What do you think you’re doing, you punk? Let go of my daughter!” the color drained from Angus‘ face at
this.
His first impression of Leon was already bad enough, considering that this man dared to treat his daughter’s illness despite not being a licensed medical practitioner, but now, seeing that Leon was holding Roanne in his arms, he could not help growing even more outraged at this.
Leon, on the other hand, took no notice of Angus‘ rage at all and instead quickly lowered his head to check on Roanne. Her lips turned purple, and the skin all over her body turned a sickly shade of white. Even while unconscious, her entire body was shaking like a leaf.
He could easily tell that Roanne was experiencing another attack!
“Mister Thompson, your daughter’s condition is critical. I need to apply needles to her pressure points,” Leon said. He intended to place needles in Roanne’s pressure points precisely for this reason–knowing that
she was inflicted with the Darkness Complex, he was worried that her illness would recur at any moment!
Unfortunately, because of Angus‘ sudden arrival, Leon did not manage to treat her just in time, and she was experiencing another attack!
Leon was utterly flustered by this sudden twist of events!
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“No need for that! You’re not even a proper doctor, and yet you insist on treating Roanne willy–nilly. Are you trying to kill her? I’m warning you–you’d better let go of her right this instant, or else!” Angus snarled, channeling his true energy within his palms as a threat.
He wanted nothing more than to take down Leon right then and there, but since Roanne was still in his hands, Angus had no choice but to stifle his anger for the time being.
“I’m not treating her willy–nilly,” Leon wanted to defend himself, but considering that Angus did not even believe him in the first place, there was no way he could convince Angus to change his mind!
Vivian and Yuri approached him. “Mister Wolf, right? I appreciate your kindness in wanting to help, but it’d be best if you hand Roanne over to us for now,” Vivian said frantically. She was worried sick about her daughter’s sudden deterioration.
“Oh, alright then.” Leon had no choice but to relent and hand Roanne over to her mother and brother.
Vivian took Roanne from him and gently placed her on the bed. Seeing this, Leon instinctively stepped aside to give them some privacy.
“Good call, punk!” Angus scoffed and finally began to relax.
Seeing this, Yuri opened his mouth to say something, but no words came out.
Considering that Leon managed to diagnose Roanne with the Darkness Complex, he could not help feeling that Leon was indeed as good a doctor as he claimed and was beginning to believe in his capabilities. He wanted to help defend Leon, but seeing that neither of his parents seemed willing to change their minds, and taking into account that Leon was indeed not a licensed doctor, Yuri had no choice but to swallow his words.
“Elder Swire, Roanne’s illness has recurred again. Please help her,” Vivian said to the elderly man standing
behind them.
“Will do!” Elder Swire replied, then strode over to the bed.
Elder Swire was one of the most experienced doctors in the Southern region and was well known for his expertise. Because of this, the Thompsons appointed him to look after Roanne for the last few months, and thus he was familiar with her condition.
With a few sticks in her pressure points, Roanne gradually stopped shivering, and the color finally returned to her lips. It would not be long before she regained consciousness again.
“What an incredible feat, Elder Swire! With just a few simple sticks, he managed to stabilize our daughter. It’s no wonder he’s considered the best of the best!” Angus exclaimed. He felt as though a weight was lifted off his shoulders at the sight of Roanne getting better.
“Don’t flatter me, Mister Thompson! However, there’s one thing I have to note–Miss Thompson has been having more frequent attacks, and each time more severe than the last. I must say, this is not a good sign at all. If possible, I hope that you can get your hands on a treasure with Light Energy as soon as possible. That way, I can treat and cure Miss Thompson before things get worse,” Elder Swire reminded them.
“Yes, I, too, wish that we can find the treasure soon, but unfortunately, treasures are hard to come by, much less those that specifically harness Light Energy. It’s certainly not an easy feat,” Angus sighed, an anguished
look crossing his face.
The Thompsons were arguably the most powerful ancient martial arts family in the Southern region, and even with this much power and influence, they were yet to find any signs of treasure over the last few months, much less those that harnessed Light Energy!
Angus racked his head, trying to find a solution to this for some time now, and was even beginning to lose hope in their situation!
“Father, Mister Wolf has obtained a treasure with Light Energy,” Yuri piped up after a moment’s hesitation.
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“What? This twat has a treasure with him? Is this true?” Angus could not believe his ears. He knew just how rare treasures were, especially those that harnessed Light Energy–they were so hard to come by that not even any of the Thompsons managed to get their hands on one!
Angus never once dreamed that a nobody like Leon would be able to get his hands on the treasure they sought!
One could only imagine his shock at this!
“As true as it can ever be, Father! Leon has already promised me that he will lend the treasure to us if he can’t cure Roanne successfully,” Yuri added.
“Well, it’s no wonder!” Angus finally understood why his son was willing to allow Leon, who was not even a legitimate doctor, to try his hand at treating Roanne. It turned out that Yuri was doing this all for the treasure!
“Splendid, this is splendid! I can’t believe the treasure is right in front of us all this while!” Angus burst into laughter, then turned to stare at Leon with a softened gaze. “Can you lend us your treasure now, Mister Wolf? Don’t you worry, we Thompsons are honest people, and I promise that once Roanne gets back, I will give you a hefty reward for your trouble!” he declared.
The Thompsons were the most powerful family in the Southern region, and he guessed that Leon was probably insisting on treating Roanne himself because he wanted to withhold the treasure until he got some
reward out of it!
He was certain that Leon would never be able to resist a hefty cash reward!
However, what happened next shocked him to the core.
“No! I won’t lend you the treasure!” Leon said, shaking his head.
“Why not? Are you trying to use this to take advantage of us?” A glimmer of rage flashed through Angus‘
eyes.
“What are you talking about, Angus? We’re the ones requesting Mister Wolf for his help, so don’t treat him with this attitude!” Vivian glared at her husband.
“I,” Angus opened his mouth to dispute this, but no words came out.
However, he was adamant that Leon was trying to take advantage of them by withholding the treasure, and thus his impression of Leon took a turn for the worst!
“Mister Wolf, this is a human life we’re talking about here. Please, I’m begging you. Can you lend us your treasure so we can save my daughter? We Thompsons will do everything in our power to fulfill any request you might have,” Vivian said earnestly. She was far more sincere than her husband ever could be.
“No, Missus Thompson, you’ve misunderstood what I meant. It’s not that I don’t want to lend you the treasure–it’s just that the treasure I have doesn’t harness Light Energy at all! It would not be of use to Miss Thompson at all even if I agreed to lend it to you!” Leon explained.
“No use? I think you’re just trying to trick us into giving you more!” Angus scoffed, confident that he saw right through Leon’s deceit.
“That’s not what I meant,” Leon sighed and could not help wondering if he would ever be able to convince these people otherwise.