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.

he emptied

waist, Bennett wiped it with a tissue. His gaze, complex and conflicted, fell on Finnegan. “We have no old

his shoulder,

carried Finnegan toward

pit, three

his hand. “I owe you a life debt.

he spoke, the scimitar descended swiftly toward Finnegan’s head.

was mere centimeters away, a blur of black intercepted it.

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with lightning speed, spun his scimitar into a defensive maneuver.

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

taken aback, was not

another icy wave of hostilitý surged, and the aura of a Preliminary

phantom, engaged

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

Doom Star remained silent, their focus on

eyes, clear and

“We have no old scores.

Finnegan’s unexpected recovery. “How are

doctor, I recognized ‘A Thousand

energy to

why you

meeting, I could tell you were a skilled fighter, whose cultivation is at the Preliminary Rank of Terra Realm. Plus, you seemed to

realized his oversight and sighed, “I’ve

that I’ve answered your question, can you tell me why you’re doing

Star blocking any escape, confessed, “You and I bear no grudges, and I have no personal reason to harm you. However, I

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