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.

normal, eyes clear, he emptied his half-full glass.

waist, Bennett wiped it with a tissue. His gaze, complex and conflicted, fell

shoulder, steadying

else asleep, Bennett carried Finnegan toward the

freshly dug pit, three meters deep, hidden within

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

spoke, the scimitar descended swiftly toward

it was mere centimeters away, a blur of black intercepted it. A dark, mesmerizing saber clashed

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lightning speed, spun his scimitar

flew as Bennett stepped back, sizing up his new opponent. Doom Star, dressed entirely in black, stood protectively in front of Finnegan. His saber

taken aback, was not expecting this

surged, and the aura of a Preliminary

engaged Bennett

resounding clash forced Bennett to retreat again. He scrutinized them, his expression growing more grave. “Are you with

Doom Star remained silent, their focus

his eyes, clear and alert.

have no old scores. Why do

recovery. “How are you unaffected?”

“Your wine is potent, more effective than any sedative. But as a doctor, I recognized

discreetly using his spiritual energy to neutralize the alcohol’s effects as

that why you were so guarded?”

first meeting, 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

sighed, “I’ve clearly underestimated

I’ve answered your question, can you tell

I bear no grudges, and I have no personal reason to harm you. However, I owe a life debt that must repay by taking

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