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

wiped it with a tissue. His gaze, complex and conflicted, fell on Finnegan.

hoisted Finnegan over his shoulder, steadying the man with one

else asleep, Bennett carried Finnegan toward the orchard.

later, they arrived at a freshly dug pit, three meters deep, hidden within

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

scimitar descended swiftly toward Finnegan’s head.

a blur of black intercepted it. A dark,

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with lightning speed, spun his

in black, stood protectively

not

wave of hostilitý surged, and the aura of a Preliminary Rank

a phantom, engaged Bennett with his cutlass.

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

Star remained silent, their focus on Finnegan.

been incapacitated, opened his eyes, clear and alert. The

Bennett, “We have no old scores. Why do you want

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

“Your wine is potent, more effective than any sedative. But as a doctor, I recognized ‘A Thousand Dreams’ herb in it. And I could detect the scent of its antidote, ‘The Awakening’, on you.”

his spiritual energy to neutralize

curious, asked, “Was that why you

you were a skilled fighter, whose cultivation is at the Preliminary Rank of Terra Realm. Plus, you seemed to be cautioning everyone to

and sighed, “I’ve

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

and Doom Star blocking any escape, confessed, “You and I bear no grudges, and I have no personal reason to

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