Ch. 741..750
Chapter 741
James had plans to return to the Southern Plains.
He would wield the Blade of Justice again and claim the lives of those unpunishable by law.
Although he needed powerhouses like the Elite Eight to assist him, they had already exposed themselves.
Keeping them around would only inconvenience him.
“Understood.”
No one said anything more.
James nodded. “Alright, head back immediately. Cansington‘s affairs aren‘t your concerns anymore.”
“Boss, what about the antidote...”
Wave Dragon looked at James Warily.
Before submitting to James, he had consumed a poison made by him.
He constantly feared for his life, worried that he would die from it.
James smiled and reassured him, “Go look for Henry. He‘ll give you the antidote.”
“Understood.” The Elite Eight nodded and turned to leave.
Only James, Quincy, and Blake remained in the room Blake was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed and a cigar between his fingers. He chuckled and said, “I was curious how you managed to subdue them. I see you‘ve poisoned them into submission.”
James finally turned his attention to Blake, the infamous and legendary Assassin King, He was like a poisonous snake that exuded a dangerous aura. James stayed on guard, knowing he could get bitten if he was not cautious.
After a brief moment, James replied, “I‘ve gotten you out. It‘s time for you to fulfill your promise and detoxify the venom in my body.”
James put a lot of effort into breaking Blake out of prison because he had identified the poison in one glance and claimed he knew how to detoxify it.
Otherwise, he would never have gone to such great lengths to rescue the dangerous Assassin King
Upon hearing James mention the word “venom“, he asked with a grave face, “Who poisoned you?”
James pulled out his phone and opened a portrait sketched by the forensic artist. He handed the phone to Blake and said, “It’s him.”
Blake’s brows furrowed as he identified Reign from the sketch.
James inquired, “Are you acquainted with him?”
“More than that.”
Blake’s face screamed murder.
James could feel the rage oozing from Blake. It was enough to make him wary.
“Do you hold a grudge against him?”
Blake returned the phone and took a deep drag on his cigar. He nodded and said, “Yeah, his name is Reign Maverick. He‘s a descendant of the Gu Sect from a hundred years ago. Also, he’s an enemy of mine. He‘s the one who annihilated my family thirty years ago.”
“You know about the Gu Sect?” James was surprised.
“How can I not?” Blake took a deep breath and said, “I myself am a descendant of the Gu Sect.”
“What?” James was intrigued.
“Tell me about it.” Never did it cross his mind that Blake could be a descendant of the Gu Sect.
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James was interested in the history of the Gu Sect that existed a hundred years ago
Blake harked back to the past, and after a while, he said, “It’s a long story. The Gu Sect has always been isolated from the world. It wasn’t until a hundred years ago that our existence was exposed.
“Three major families formed the Gu Sect—the Mavericks, the Davis, and the Owens. Consequently, there were three patriots.
“A hundred years ago, someone infiltrated our village and sought out the Mavericks‘ head. This person wanted to use our Gu raising abilities and venom to conquer the world. “My family, the Blakes, united with the Owens and allied with some martial arts experts from the outside world to wipe out the Mavericks.”
Halfway through the story, Blake took a deep breath.
“This happened a hundred years ago when Sol had just been founded. The person who initiated the battle against Gu raisers was the then King of Sol. After wiping out the Mavericks, he betrayed us. He was afraid our families would also attempt to turn the world upside down with our Gu raising skills and decided to eradicate the remaining two families. Only a few of our ancestors were fortunate enough to escape death.
“After that, the Gu Sect became history and was slowly forgotten. It was as if they never existed before.”
Blake‘s story came to an end.
James was surprised that such shocking events had taken place during Sol‘s founding period.
Thud!
Blake slammed his fists on the table, shattering the glass table into pieces.
With a grim expression, he roared furiously, “Back then, the Davis made great contributions when Sol was faced with a crisis. In the end, the King of Sol betrayed us.”
Tames looked at him curiously and asked, “What does this have to do with Reign killing your whole family?”
“My direct ancestors were fortunate not to have been in the village when the tragedy happened. That‘s how they narrowly escaped death. After the village was destroyed, my great grandfather led our family into seclusion, and we lived peacefully. However, when I was ten, Reign discovered us and attempted to coax us into joining his plan.”
James inquired, “What plan?”
Blake explained, “The same plan a hundred years ago–conquering the world with Gu. My grandfather refused to be part of it. Reign knew we had mastered Gu raising skills, and since we chose not to join him, he wanted us dead.”
Hearing this, James fell into thought. After a while, he asked, “Does the Emperor know about your identity?”
Blake shook his head and said, “No, If he knew, he would‘ve killed me long ago. He only knows me as the Assassin King and has been trying to recruit me. That‘s why he‘s yet to kill me.”
“So, are you capable of detoxifying the venom?”
Blake looked at James and shook his head. “No. My great–grandfather knew the dangers of Gu and burned everything related to it. However, he did pass down the knowledge to my grandfather and father. I was also exposed to it as a kid, but I‘m not exactly proficient.”
James‘ face darkened. “How dare you deceive me, Blake? If I can break you out of prison, send you back in there.”
“Hold on, James. Let me finish.”
James glared at him.
Blake explained, “Gus are terrifying parasites that carry countless viruses. One can only wait for death after being poisoned. However, they‘re afraid of one thing.”
“What?”
“True Energy.” “True Energy?” James was confused. Blake noticed James‘ perplexed expression and could not help but ask, “Are you saying that despite almost reaching the pinnacle of martial arts, you don‘t know about True Energy? You‘re only one step away from cultivating True Energy and becoming a grandmaster...”
He hit the nail on the head.
James relied on his knowledge to make medicine for himself to improve his physical qualities.
Never had he once heard of True Energy.
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“True Energy? What‘s that?” James asked, “Let me think how I should break it down for you.” Blake massaged his temples, trying to think of an easier way to explain it to James, but to no avail.
He had only heard of it and was still far from reaching the level of cultivating True Energy.
Blake racked his brain for a while and said, “To put it simply, it‘s an energy that one is born with. Since ancient times, martial arts have been divided into two categories –external and internal.”
He glanced at James.
“You‘ve reached the pinnacle of External Martial Arts, and to reach your highest potential, you have to learn to cultivate True Energy.”
James‘ face was grim.
Blake‘s words opened his eyes.
He never expected such an unrealistic thing as True Energy to exist.
“So, how am I supposed to cultivate True Energy?”
Blake explained, “You‘ll have to use a specific cultivation method. Since ancient times, different grandmasters have practiced exclusive cultivation methods, which were then passed on to their descendants and kept a secret from outsiders. Unfortunately, such martial arts have been lost, and modern martial arts only consist of External Martial Arts. Very few people know about Internal Martial Arts.”
“And you know of a cultivation method?”
“No.” Blake shook his head.
“No? Then, what‘s the point? I‘m highly suspicious that you‘re bluffing, Blake,” James‘ face darkened.
“Why would I lie to you? Everything I‘ve said is true. However, I don‘t know of any cultivation methods. I would‘ve already become a grandmaster myself if I did,” Blake said helplessly.
He had learned all of this from his grandfather.
A hundred years ago, countless grandmasters existed in Sol.
A thousand years ago, Sol was home to numerous sects. The martial world read in novels was not a fairy tale but actually existed.
James fell into thought, trying to determine whether Blake was telling the truth.
Judging by Blake‘s expression, it did not seem like he was bluffing.
At that moment, the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside‘s Edge crossed his mind.
Bobby revealed that the secrets to immortality were hidden in the painting
He thought of the ancient scroll from the chest unearthed from the Prince of Orchid Mountain‘s tomb. It recorded eighteen human bodies marked with meridian and acupuncture
points that did not match up to modern medical practices.
If he was not mistaken, the secrets hidden within the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge must contain an ancient cultivation method.
Combining the eighteen meridian diagrams would allow him to acquire a cultivation method.
James took a deep breath, considering the possibility of his theory. He looked at Blake and asked, “Is there a grandmaster out there who‘s capable of cultivating True Energy?”
Blake nodded and answered, “Of course. Sol is thousands of years old. Even though sects have vanished, their descendants still inherited and passed down their cultivation methods. However, most of them aren‘t interested in fame and fortune and have chosen to stay hidden from the world. Thus, no one knows about them.”
“Are you acquainted with someone like that?”
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“No.” Blake shook his head.
He stared at James and said, “James, I‘ve already given you the detoxification method in exchange for your favor of breaking me out of prison. We‘re even now. So, give me the antidote, and we can part ways.”
James smiled sardonically. “Do you think that‘s possible? You‘re a wanted criminal right now. Where can you escape to?”
“That‘s none of your business.”
“Blake, what do you think about teaming up with me?” “Teaming up?” Blake looked at James.
James nodded and suggested, “Reign is an enemy that killed your family. At the same time, he‘s also an enemy of mine. He‘s an accomplice of the Emperor, and just as you‘ve mentioned, they’re scheming to conquer the world just as those people did a hundred years ago. If they succeed, the world will be thrown into chaos. They must be stopped.”
Blake asked indifferently, “What does the world‘s fate have to do with me?”
James replied, “Decades ago, your grandfather rejected Reign because he didn’t want Gu to destroy the world. If your grandfather was still alive today and knew what Reign was scheming, do you think he’ll stop him?”
“That‘s a given.” Reign nodded. “There you go. That‘s enough reason to work with me to stop them.” “Why would I? What do I get from doing so?”
Blake was a cold blooded assassin.
He single–handedly founded the Dark Castle and trained many powerful assassins.
Money became his only motivation.
As long as he was given money, he would kill anyone.
James said indifferently, “The Black Snake told me about you. He said you were ready to turn over a new leaf but got captured. I‘m sure you don’t want to continue living in the dark Rumors say that you‘re a ruthless character who would kill without blinking. However, deep down, I know you‘re a person with a sense of justice.”
“Cut the flattery. Don‘t make me out to be so great...” Blake interrupted James.
James shrugged and continued. “Then, if not for anything else, don‘t you want to seek revenge against Reign for killing your family?” “Revenge?”
Blake looked at James and said, “Do you think Reign and the Emperor alone can conquer the world with Gu? They‘re simply puppets to the real mastermind. He‘s so strong that neither you nor I are a match”
James asked, “Is he a grandmaster capable of cultivating ‘True Energy?” Blake nodded, “Yeah. Also, there exist different ranks of grandmasters. Becoming a grandmaster and being able to cultivate True Energy doesn‘t equal invincibility. You‘ll understand once you step into that realm.”
Revenge had always been his ultimate goal.
In fact, the Dark Castle was created just for that purpose.
However, he had given up. He was no match for the person standing behind Reign.
“After being imprisoned for all these years, I‘ve reflected on my life. Why should I be so caught up with revenge when life is so short? I‘ve accumulated enough wealth in my earlier years and now have inexhaustible wealth to enjoy the rest of my life.”
James never expected the legendary Assassin King to have such a side to him. Blake was a powerhouse that he badly wanted to win over. Having Blake as an ally would save him a lot of trouble in the future.
“Are you not going to think about it? You‘ve killed many people and committed countless crimes. Do you not want to make up for it?”
“Don‘t try to guilt– trip me. I‘ve finally escaped after being imprisoned for so many years. I‘m going to cherish my life.” Blake stretched his body sluggishly, seemingly determined to retire from his cruel ways.
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“You don’t have a choice.”
James threatened coldly, “There‘s only one path you can take. You either team up with me and help me run some errands or get sent back to prison. Take your time to think about it. I‘ll come to see you again.”
Upon saying that, James got up to leave.
Quincy, who tagged along, remained silent throughout the whole conversation. Seeing that James was about to stand up, she quickly rushed over to support him.
Blake sat on the sofa with a grim expression as he watched James getting up.
Quincy supported James and left the unit.
Outside the apartment building...
Quincy asked, “James, do you believe him?”
James nodded, “Yeah. Sol‘s history dates back thousands of years, and many things have been buried in the past. I believe in the existence of grandmasters capable of cultivating True Energy.”
Quincy was suspicious of Blake‘s unbelievable stories.
Despite that, she dropped the topic and asked, “So, where to?”
Standing on the district streets, James watched the endless traffic passing them. Then, his gaze turned to the tall buildings in the distance. In the large city, there was no place for him.
At that moment, he really wanted a place to call home, and the thought of settling down crossed his mind,
He gently shook his head and said, “I‘m not sure. Perhaps I should go to the cavern where I found the medical book.”
Blake‘s words opened James‘ eyes to the world of cultivation.
He learned that grandmasters that cultivated True Energy existed in this world.
Back then, he jumped into a river and drifted into an underground cavern. Inside, he acquired a medical book and the Crucifier.
He used the medical knowledge from the book to strengthen his physical qualities, allowing him to accomplish extraordinary feats on the battlefield and gain the title of the Black Dragon.
The Crucifier was a supernatural existence that did not conform to modern physics. It was definitely left behind by a powerhouse proficient in medicine and martial arts.
James sensed that the book’s owner must have also left the cultivation method of True Energy in the cave, but he must have missed it.
He needed to detoxify the venom in his body as soon as possible. “Cavern?”
Quincy was slightly taken aback.
James shook his head and said, “It‘s nothing. Do you have money? Could you lend me some? I need to first find a place to stay and settle down.”
“You‘re welcome at my place. It‘ll be easier for me to take care of you. You need help right now, after all.”
After saying that, she called a taxi and propped James into the car.
James had nowhere to go. After giving it a thought, he decided to go with Quincy.
Quincy was talented and had worked abroad for many years. She was well–paid and had managed to save a lot of money.
After returning to Cansington, she bought herself a villa.
Although it was not extravagant, it was still a decent two–story villa.
Quincy helped James into the house and led him to a sofa. “Have a seat. I‘ll get you some warm water.”
James leaned back into the sofa, wanting to close his eyes after the exhausting day.
Quincy quickly returned with a glass of warm water and handed it to James. “Here you go.” James took the glass, took a sip, and handed it back.
Quincy placed the glass on the table and sat down. She turned to James and asked, “What‘s next?”
James shook his head.
He was not sure and was at a loss.
There were things he wanted to achieve but did not know how.
Initially, he wanted to rescue Blake and team up. They would be invincible, one in the dark and one in the light.
Unfortunately, Blake was not interested.
Cough!
James was immersed in his thoughts but was interrupted by the sudden urge to cough.
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James covered his mouth and coughed. When he removed his hand, he saw that it was covered with blood
Tiny bugs could be seen crawling in his blood. Quincy‘s face turned pale upon noticing them, and she exclaimed, “I–James, there are bugs in your blood…”
James picked up some tissue and wiped his hands clean. He replied weakly, “This must be the Gu in my body. It‘s the reason my body is deteriorating. I need to find out how to cultivate True Energy as soon as possible. Otherwise, the most I‘ll have is three months before I‘m completely paralyzed.”
James was a doctor and knew his body‘s condition very well. The Gu in his body had been laying eggs in his blood and multiplying in number.
Soon, the Gu would cause him to be completely paralyzed and bedridden, unable to move a single muscle.
His body would become home to countless Gus. “H–How should we go about this?” Quincy asked worriedly.
“Don‘t worry. I won‘t die so soon.” James noticed Quincy‘s anxious face, and his heart was warmed. It was enough for him to have one person that cared about him.
“But...”
Quincy‘s heart ached to see James‘ pale face with blood on his lips. “I–I can‘t bear to see you like this.” Quincy‘s eyes were slightly red, and tears rolled down her cheeks. “It hurts me to see you like this, you know?”
“I‘m alright. I‘m good. Don‘t cry.” James tried his best to comfort her.
Quincy suddenly hugged James.
“James, let‘s not care about anything else, okay? I‘ll accompany you for the rest of your life. Even if it‘s for one day, please let me accompany you through your last leg.”
James could smell the fragrance from her body. He was touched, and her words warmed his heart
James reached out his hands and embraced Quincy. “Okay.” He nodded gently.
He was unsure how long he had left and if his estimation was correct.
He was also unsure if an Internal Martial arts cultivation method was present in the underground cavern where he obtained the medical book.
If it was not, his only chance at obtaining a cultivation method would be by getting in touch
with the Cadens, retrieving the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside‘s Edge, and unraveling the secrets within the painting
If that were to fail, the only thing awaiting him would be death.
There were countless uncertainties in the future, and he had no idea what fate had in store for him.
However, he did not want to miss his chance with the person in front of him.
He had already disappointed Thea and did not want to do the same to Quincy
The two silently shared a hug.
After a while, James said weakly, “You‘re too heavy. Your weight is suffocating me.” Quincy blushed and immediately pushed herself off James. She stood aside with her head lowered and murmured, “S–Sorry.”
James said with a smile, “just kidding. I‘d be able to lift ten times your weight if I was healthy.”
Quincy quietly raised her head and peeked at James.
Since James had agreed, she was technically his girlfriend for the time being. However, she was unable to rejoice in that fact.
Perhaps James only accepted her because he knew that he could not live for long
“What‘s the matter? Why are you crying again?” James looked at Quincy‘s teary face and asked puzzledly.
“Alright. Don‘t cry. I‘m fine. I‘m sure I‘ll win the battle against fate.”
“James... I‘m scared. I‘m scared I‘ll lose you one day.”
“Silly, what kind of nonsense is that? I‘m a little hungry. Go get me something to eat.”
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Quincy had not been home for a while, so there was no food in the kitchen. Moreover, she was not the type to cook
Therefore, she resorted to ordering takeout James took out his phone, opened a map, and scrutinized it.
After ordering food, Quincy turned around and peeped at James‘ phone. She asked out of curiosity, “What are you looking at?”
Quincy‘s body leaned against James, and he could feel the residual warmth on her skin. The two looked incredibly intimate.
James explained, “Ten years ago, I jumped into a river after Thea pulled me out of the inferno. My body drifted along the river, and I was washed up inside an underground cavern, where I found my medical book.”
“So, that‘s where your medical skills came from.” Quincy came to a realization. “Yeah.” James nodded and continued, “The cavern was huge. I was starving and hurriedly left after finding the medical book and some silver needles. My guess is there must be an Internal Martial Arts cultivation method in there. However, I can‘t pinpoint the exact location of it.”
After explaining, James closed his eyes.
Ten years ago, he drifted along the river for a very long time and did not know how he ended up in the underground cavern.
On top of that, he could not determine where he left from either.
All he knew was that after he left the underground cavern, he kept traveling south and arrived at the Southern Plains. Ultimately, he became a soldier there.
He had no idea how long he had been wandering before arriving in the Southern Plains. Thus, he was unable to identify the underground cavern‘s location. “Argh!”
James was racking his brain when a headache struck again.
In his head, it felt like countless worms were chewing on his brain, and his face distorted as he let out a painful groan.
“I told you to stop thinking so hard.”
Quincy immediately stood up, climbed onto the sofa, and sat behind James.
“Here, lean back I‘ll give you a massage.”
James leaned back on her.
Quincy gently massaged his head, and the pain slowly subsided. “Is it necessary to find that underground cavern? Look at yourself. How are you going to find it in this state?” Quincy asked worriedly
“I have to find it. I‘ll die if I don‘t. I still have a lot to accomplish and am not ready to go yet,” James closed his eyes and muttered. Although he wasn‘t scared of death, there were things he wanted to achieve before dying. It was not time yet.
He was poisoned, and cultivating True Energy was the only currently known method to detoxify the venom,
Whatever the chances, he was willing to give it a shot.
Quincy refrained from saying anything more and quietly massaged James.
James closed his eyes and enjoyed it. Before he knew it, he was fast asleep.
The symptoms kept intensifying as the venom continued to spread in his body. Not only was he prone to hunger, but he also became tired easily.
Quincy gently laid James on the sofa and covered him with a blanket.
James slept for more than an hour and woke up when his stomach began grumbling.
He could smell the delicious food as soon as he opened his eyes. Instantly, his appetite increased
He turned around and sat up on the sofa. Glancing at the food on the table, he subconsciously smiled. “It smells good!” Quincy had already set up the food and was getting the utensils. She came back and prepared to feed James.
“I‘m not at the point where I can‘t even hold my own utensils. Give it to me. I can feed myself.” James took the utensils from Quincy‘s hands and began eating
Quincy also picked up her spoon and began eating while peeping at James.
Suddenly, she sighed.
After the meal, James asked Quincy to buy him a few maps.
When she returned with the maps, James immediately began estimating the underground cavern‘s location.
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A few maps covered with numerous lines and circle markings were scattered on the table.
After careful analysis, James took out a brand new map, picked up a pen, and drew a red circle on the map.
“Have you found it?” asked Quincy.
James replied uncertainly, “Ten years ago, I remember just finishing my dinner before my family villa was set in flames. After I was rescued, I jumped into a river and lost consciousness, When I woke up, I was already in the underground cavern. It took some time before I felt hungry, so I can conclude that the underground cavern isn‘t far from my family‘s villa.”
James pointed to a river on the map.
“I jumped into this river. According to the speed of the water, the underground cavern is most likely to be in this area.”
Then, he pointed to a mountain
Quincy asked again, “Then, when will you be going?”
James waved his hand and replied, “I‘m not in a rush. Plus, I‘m not certain if it‘s even here or not. I‘ll need someone to find out for me. I‘ll give the Blithe King a call.”
After speaking, James took out his phone and called the Blithe King
“I‘m sorry, James. I‘m swamped today and don‘t have the time to pick you up.” The Blithe King‘s voice transmitted through the phone. “It‘s alright. By the way, could you lend me some men?” James replied.
“What‘s wrong?” The Blithe King inquired. “I need some skilled men to help me find a place.” “Okay. I‘ll get Daniel to help you. Just give him a call if you need anything.” “Thank you.”
“We‘re old friends. Why are you being so polite? Alright, I‘m hanging up. Got to get back to work.”
The Blithe King ended the call.
Afterward, James called Daniel.
He instructed Daniel to arrange dozens of nimble soldiers to assist him in finding the underground cavern.
After making arrangements, James leaned back on the sofa.
While he rested, Quincy observed the area marked on the map by James. Suddenly, her phone vibrated on the table. She glanced at the screen and saw that it was ‘Thea calling.
Her brows furrowed as she murmured, “Why is she calling now?” Quincy looked at James, who had already dozed off, and walked to the door to answer the call
“Thea, what‘s the matter? Do you need something?”
“Is James with you!” “Thea‘s questioning voice sounded from the phone. Quincy hesitated, contemplating if she should tell Thea the truth.
“Answer me, Quincy.” Quincy took a deep breath and answered, “Yes, he‘s with me.”
“Are you guys a thing now?” Thea raised her voice in anger. “You could say so,” Quincy replied honestly.
It was going to be made known sooner or later. James and Thea were divorced, so she was not destroying anyone‘s family.
“I treated you as my best friend, Quincy, but you stole my man?! I never expected you to be such a person,” Thea berated her.
“You‘ve divorced James, and he‘s no longer your husband. What do you mean I’ve stolen your man? I like him, and I‘m in love with him. He‘s single now, so why can‘t I be with him?‘
“Quincy, you scheming b*tch. You knew that James was the Black Dragon but didn‘t tell me. Instead, you kept encouraging me to divorce him. I see now. You‘ve been waiting for this to happen. I‘m telling you, you and James will never happen. He‘s mine, and no one else can take him from me.”
Hearing Thea‘s words, Quincy was rendered speechless. The did not understand James at all. The person she liked was the Black Dragon, the War God of Sol.
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At the Callahans‘ villa.
Thea threw her phone in anger,
Bang! The phone smashed into the wall and shattered on the ground.
“That b*tch!”
She furiously sat on the sofa. “What‘s the matter, Thea? Why are you so mad?” Gladys walked over and asked after seeing Thea’s destroyed phone. “I–It‘s nothing.”
Thea took a deep breath, got up, and headed out.
James belongs to me. I won‘t allow another woman to have him.‘
She had been to Quincy‘s newly bought villa before and had a feeling that James was there.
Thea stormed out of the house, got into a newly bought Porsche, and rushed to Quincy‘s place. Quincy was troubled after receiving Thea‘s call.
She knew that this day would come. For the sake of their friendship, Quincy had restrained herself from pursuing James and did not act until the two were divorced.
She knew that being with James would mean the end of her friendship with Thea.
Meanwhile, James was sleeping like a log.
After some time, he woke up. Seeing Quincy sitting beside him absent–mindedly, he asked, “What‘s on your mind?”
Quincy regained her senses and shook her head. “I–It‘s nothing.”
James picked up his phone and saw that it was already four in the afternoon.
“Push me out for a walk. It‘s stuffy inside.”
“Alright.”
Quincy brought the wheelchair, helped James onto it, and pushed him out.
They strolled down the villa district‘s sidewalks,
The chilly autumn wind caressed their skin.
Soon, a brand new Porsche appeared.
The driver was none other than Thea
She had come to see Quincy. However, she did not expect to see her and James out on a stroll.
She slammed the brakes and got out of the car furiously
Thea stormed over and slapped Quincy.
“Quincy. I trusted you, but you stole my man!”
Quincy was stunned,
With tears in her eyes, she reached out her hand and covered her cheek.
“I didn‘t! You divorced him! You threw him away, so why are you stopping me from having him?!” Quincy roared.
James never expected Thea to show up. He looked at Thea‘s angry face and rebuked weakly, “Thea, what are you doing? What gives you the right to hit her? Apologize immediately.”
Thea‘s eyes were also filled with tears. She looked at James as tears rolled down her face.” James, I‘ve suffered so much pain and ridicule because of you! Is this how you‘re going to treat me? Do you know how much of a nightmare the last ten years have been for me? I woke up from nightmares every day, thanks to you!”
James went silent.
He knew that he was indebted to Thea.
It was his fault that she suffered for ten years.
“Answer me! Why aren‘t you saying anything? Have you gone mute?!”
Faced with Thea‘s questioning, James had nothing left to say.
Thea looked at James and roared as she pointed at Quincy, “I‘m asking you, what‘s your relationship with her?!”
“That‘s none of your concern.” James looked at his ex–wife, Thea. This was the woman he was indebted to.
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“How is it none of my concern? You‘re my husband! Let‘s remarry...” She held James‘ hand and wanted to leave. Thea tugged him hard and pulled him out of the wheelchair. James was feeble and was unable to stand firm. Losing his balance, he fell to the ground.
“What are you doing?!” Quincy quickly rushed to him and pushed Thea away, shouting, “Don‘t you know he‘s frail right now?” She hurriedly helped James up from the ground and asked worriedly, “Are you alright?” James waved his hand. Seeing this scene, Thea burst into tears and roared, “Tell me, James! Who is it that you want? Is it me or her?”
Quincy could not stand Thea‘s attitude.
She helped James onto the wheelchair and glared coldly at Thea.
“Thea, you keep saying you love him, and now you‘re forcing him to make a choice. But, don‘t you remember that you were the one who pushed him away? He‘s poisoned and only has a few months left to live. Do you still want to remarry him?”
“What?!
Hearing this, Thea was frightened.
“O–Only a few months to live?” Her face turned pale as she looked at James in disbelief.
“James, tell me it‘s not true,” said Thea. Sitting in his wheelchair, James remained silent.
It was true that he only had a few months left if he could not cultivate True Energy.
Perhaps he was wrong, and he could last a few years.
However, it would not change the fact that his whole body would be paralyzed and he would be unconscious for the last few months of his life. Quincy took a deep breath and said, “Do you still want him? Do you still want to remarry him with him in this condition?”
“I–I…”
Thea took a few steps back.
At that moment, her mind felt dizzy, as if bees were buzzing.
She did not know how to react.
Quincy said, “You‘ve never loved him. The person you love is his alter ego, the Black Dragon. He‘s no longer the Black Dragon. Ask yourself, do you still love him? If you‘re confident in your love and are willing to take care of him during the last moments of his life. Then, fine. I’ll let you take him.”
Hearing that she would have to take care of James, Thea was frightened,
She was there when James was poisoned and heard what Reign said about the venom.
James would gradually lose his strength, and eventually, his muscles would shrink. Ultimately, he would be completely paralyzed and would only be able to lie in bed. She could not imagine the grim future.
Suddenly, she remembered that he was also poisoned with Gu. Reign said that her skin would gradually rot, and her entire body would be covered with dark spots.
“Ah!!!
She covered her head and hurriedly escaped into her car, driving far into the distance. James sat in the wheelchair and quietly watched her drive off. Even though he was reluctant to let her go and felt guilt toward her, this was his fate, and he had no other choice.
“I‘m sorry, James.”
After Thea left, Quincy looked at James and said apologetically, “I was a little too harsh and must‘ve hurt her.”
James suddenly raised his hand and interrupted Quincy. “Fate isn‘t on her side as well. Not anyone can understand the sufferings she‘s been through. I thought I could pay off her life-saving grace from ten years ago with the ten billion dollars and end our relationship. Little did I know, she‘d be captured by the enemy and used to blackmail me “She also consumed Gu, and I don‘t know what she‘ll become of next. What I know is that once again, suffering awaits her.” James sighed.
He thought he had paid his debt, but Thea was brought into his mess again. “Could it be that I‘ll never be able to repay her in this lifetime?‘
James was desperate to find an Internal Martial Arts cultivation method, not only for himself but also for Thea. He was unwilling to let Thea be tortured again by the venom.