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

slender, shiny scimitar from his waist, Bennett wiped it with a tissue. His gaze, complex and conflicted, fell on Finnegan. “We

hoisted Finnegan over his shoulder, steadying the man with

Bennett carried Finnegan toward

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

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

descended swiftly

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

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reacting with lightning speed, spun his scimitar into

his new opponent. Doom Star, dressed entirely in black, stood protectively in front of Finnegan. His saber was lowered, but his

aback, was not expecting

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

phantom, engaged

them,

Star remained silent,

Finnegan, who should have been incapacitated, opened his eyes, clear and alert.

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

“How are you unaffected?”

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

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

curious, asked, “Was that why you were so

could tell you were a 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 that they’d drink more. With these peculiarities, how could

and sighed, “I’ve clearly underestimated

answered your question, can you tell me why you’re

no grudges, and I have no personal

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