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 half-full

gaze, complex and

Finnegan over his shoulder, steadying the man with one arm.

everyone else asleep, Bennett carried Finnegan toward

freshly dug pit, three meters deep,

owe you a life debt. From this

scimitar descended

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

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speed, spun his

stood protectively in front of Finnegan. His saber was lowered, but his eyes blazed with

not expecting this

hostilitý surged, and the aura of a Preliminary Rank Terra Realm enveloped him.

a phantom, engaged

them, his expression growing more grave. “Are

silent, their focus on Finnegan.

opened his eyes, clear and

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

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

doctor, I recognized ‘A Thousand Dreams’ herb in it. And I

energy to neutralize the alcohol’s effects as

why

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 eyes betrayed a hope

sighed,

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

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

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