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

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

hoisted Finnegan over his shoulder, steadying the man

everyone else asleep, Bennett carried Finnegan toward

a freshly dug pit, three meters deep, hidden within the orchard’s heart.

gleaming in his hand. “I owe you a life debt. From this moment, I

he spoke, the scimitar descended swiftly toward Finnegan’s

mere centimeters away, a blur of black intercepted it. A dark, mesmerizing saber clashed against Bennett’s weapon, aimed

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speed, spun his scimitar

Doom Star, dressed entirely in black, stood protectively in front of

not expecting this

of hostilitý surged, and the aura of a Preliminary Rank

like a phantom, engaged Bennett with

them, his expression growing more grave. “Are you with Finnegan?”

remained silent, their focus on Finnegan.

incapacitated, opened his eyes, clear and alert.

Bennett, “We have no old scores. Why

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

eyes narrowed as he explained, “Your wine is potent, more effective than any sedative. But as a doctor, I recognized ‘A Thousand Dreams’ herb

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

“Was that why you were so

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

oversight and sighed, “I’ve clearly underestimated you.”

your question, can you tell

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

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