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.

eyes clear, he emptied his

gaze, complex and conflicted, fell on Finnegan. “We have no old scores, yet I must kill

shoulder, steadying the man with one arm.

carried Finnegan toward the

freshly dug pit, three meters deep,

debt. From this moment, I promise to protect your family, ensuring no harm

he spoke, the scimitar descended swiftly toward

of black intercepted it.

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reacting with lightning speed, spun his scimitar into

stepped back, sizing up his new opponent. Doom Star, dressed entirely in black, stood protectively in front of Finnegan. His saber was lowered, but his eyes blazed with

not expecting this

icy wave of hostilitý surged, and the aura of a Preliminary Rank Terra Realm

engaged Bennett with

He scrutinized them, his expression growing more

Doom Star remained silent,

who should have been incapacitated, opened his eyes,

have no old scores. Why do you want

beat at Finnegan’s unexpected recovery. “How are you unaffected?” he questioned, realizing his

doctor, I recognized ‘A Thousand Dreams’ herb in it. And I could detect the scent of its antidote, ‘The Awakening’, on

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

curious, asked, “Was that why you

whose cultivation is at the Preliminary Rank of Terra Realm. Plus, you seemed to be cautioning everyone to drink less earlier, but

his oversight and sighed, “I’ve clearly underestimated

you tell me why you’re doing this?” Finnegan pressed.

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

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