A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 272

Chapter 272 Yet I Must Kill You

Jaxon feeling the effects, admitted defeat. “I talked big for nothing. You guys carry on, I need a break.” He stumbled over to a hammock and collapsed into it.

Zephyr taunted him, “So much for being Jadeborough’s ‘Night Prince’. Can’t even handle your drink?”

Upon hearing this, Shaun nudged Zephyr, suggesting another round. “Let’s not brag and just drink.” They both raised their glasses and downed their drinks.

Bennett cautioned, “Though my wine doesn’t cause hangovers and feels fine the next day, you should still take it easy. I don’t want anyone getting an upset stomach.”

“No problem, if Zephyr doesn’t collapse tonight, then I will!” Shaun declared, egging on Zephyr.

Casper, intrigued, joined their drinking contest.

The table buzzed with lively chatter, lifting everyone’s spirits. Rhiannon, Yuliana, and Nancy, initially planning on non-alcoholic beverages, decided to join in with another round of pineapple wine.

Bennett invited Finnegan, “Come on, let’s have a drink too.”

Finnegan laughed lightly, cautioning, “Take it easy, Bennett, I’m not great with alcohol.” He clinked glasses with Bennett and drained his in one go, then

engaged in casual conversation.

By nine, Shaun and the others were thoroughly intoxicated, staggering about in disarray. Rhiannon and the other ladies had succumbed to sleep, snoring softly at the table.

Finnegan, his face flushed, set down his glass. “I can’t drink any more, Bennett…”

Mid-sentence, Finnegan slumped forward, collapsing onto the table.

Meanwhile, Bennett remained unaffected, as if he hadn’t touched a drop.

complexion normal, eyes clear, he emptied his half-full

a tissue. His gaze, complex and conflicted, fell on Finnegan. “We have no

over his shoulder, steadying the man with one arm.

else asleep, Bennett carried Finnegan toward the orchard.

at a freshly dug pit, three meters deep, hidden within the

gleaming in his hand. “I owe you a life debt. From this moment, I promise to protect your family, ensuring no harm comes

the scimitar descended swiftly

it. A dark, mesmerizing saber clashed against Bennett’s weapon, aimed at

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speed, spun his scimitar into a defensive maneuver.

opponent. Doom Star, dressed entirely in black, stood protectively

not expecting this intervention.

wave of hostilitý surged, and the

materializing like a phantom, engaged Bennett with his

to retreat again. He scrutinized them, his expression growing more grave. “Are you with Finnegan?”

Doom Star remained silent, their focus

been incapacitated, opened his eyes, clear and alert.

he confronted Bennett, “We have no old scores.

heart skipped a beat at Finnegan’s unexpected recovery. “How are you unaffected?” he questioned,

is potent, more effective than any sedative. But as a doctor, I recognized ‘A Thousand Dreams’

remained cautious throughout, discreetly using his spiritual energy to neutralize the alcohol’s effects

that why you were so guarded?”

I could tell you were a skilled fighter, whose cultivation is at the Preliminary Rank of Terra Realm. Plus, you seemed to be cautioning everyone to drink less earlier, but your eyes betrayed a hope that they’d drink

oversight and sighed, “I’ve clearly

answered your question, can you tell me why

and I have no personal reason

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