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The second Gerald’s sentence ended, a crisp ‘crack’ could be heard. Following that, Yesirn’s screams of pain filled the air!

Gerald had just crushed one of Yesirn’s arms, and the excruciating pain that the young master was feeling was evident in his expression.

Seeing that, Henrick’s fury knew no bounds as he glared at Gerald while shouting, “You…!”

“Look, you old b*stard! Your son’s in my hands, and if you want him alive by the end of all this, you’d better hand over my sister! I’m sure you know what’ll happen to him if you don’t comply!” retorted Gerald straightforwardly, not wanting to waste any more time than he needed to with Henrick.

It was clearly a proposal that Henrick couldn’t reject unless he didn’t care about his son, and everyone there knew that.

In response, however, Henrick simply continued pointing at Gerald as he yelled, “Listen here, if my son dies neither you nor your sister will be able to leave Jaellatra alive as well!”

‘You’re really asking for it, aren’t you?’ Gerald thought to himself. Rather than feeling afraid, the more Henrick threatened him, the more annoyed he got.

With that, more cracking sounds could be heard, followed by another ear-piercing scream from Yesirn!

“P-please… dad…! Pro- promise him that you’ll return her…! I… I don’t want to die…!” pleaded the agonized young master.

Seeing his son being tortured so much, Henrick gave it some thought, gritting his teeth the entire time before eventually growling, “…Fine! You have my word that I’ll return Jessica to you!”

Understanding that the priority was to keep his son alive, Henrick then turned to face one of his servants before ordering, “Go bring Jessica over!”

Hearing that, the servant instantly rushed back to the Quartermain family manor to retrieve Gerald’s sister.

Before Henrick could say another thing, however, he heard Gerald shout, “You’d better not be playing any tricks on me, you old b*stard! If even the slightest harm comes to my sister, I guarantee that your family will have a bloody price to pay!”

Though Henrick remained silent, he was now more enraged than ever.

To think that he, the mighty and magnificent master of the Quartermain family, would actually be threatened by this inexperienced young man! If word about this got out, he’d surely drown in humiliation!

However, he wasn’t too worried about that scenario happening. After all, the second his son was out of danger, he could just kill both Gerald and his sister on the spot! Even if he failed to do so immediately, he was definitely not letting them leave Bario city unscathed.

It was around ten minutes later when Jessica was led into the pavilion under the guide of two servants…

Upon realizing Gerald’s presence, her eyes instantly teared up as she cried out, “Gerald…!”

She knew her younger brother would definitely come save her…!

“Don’t worry, sister! Both of us will surely leave this place safely!” consoled Gerald.

Looking at all the scars and injuries Jessica had suffered, her pitiful state only served to fuel Gerald with an even greater wrath. He really wanted to chop all the Quartermains into pieces right now!

Even so, he refrained, knowing very well that the priority was to rescue his sister first. He wasn’t going to allow her to sustain any further injuries.

Regardless, upon hearing Gerald’s words, Jessica simply nodded slightly. She believed in Gerald, and she knew that they were going to make it out of all this.

Unwilling to further watch the heart-warming scene between the two siblings, Henrick then demanded, “Look, I’ve brought your sister here, Gerald! Now release my son!”

“Humph! Impatient, aren’t we? Release my sister first if you want him back!” sneered Gerald as he glared at Henrick.

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“You…! Listen here, your sister’s still in my grasp! Don’t you even dare consider playing any tricks, you hear?!” retorted Henrick as he angrily grabbed Jessica by her neck.

“You old b*stard! One wrong move on my sister and your son will be dead! If you think I’m just joking around, then try me!” roared Gerald as he instantly lifted Yesirn by his neck as well.

When Henrick saw that his son’s eyes were already rolling back on his reddened face, the master of the Quartermain family knew that his threats meant nothing to Gerald.

Rather reluctantly, Henrick then released Jessica’s neck before replying, “…Fine! Let’s exchange our hostages at the same time then!”

Hearing that, Gerald knew that he had to play along. Releasing Yesirn’s neck as well, both Gerald and Henrick began slowly walking toward each other, making sure to have a firm grasp on their hostages’ backs.

Once they were close enough, the two men released their grasps at the same time, allowing Yesirn and Jessica to begin walking toward the other party…

However, the second the two passed each other, Henrick made a dash toward Jessica! Since his palm was already charged with essential qi, it was obvious that Henrick had planned to do this from the very beginning!

However, Gerald had naturally read Henrick’s mind long before this exchange. With that in mind, Gerald was able to instantaneously respond by dragging Jessica over and launching his own palm attack!

What followed was an explosive sound that shook the entire Featherlight Pavilion!

With dust and debris flying all over the place, Gerald used that chance to successfully flee the pavilion together with his sister!

By the time the dust had settled, Henrick realized that he had been outwitted!

His anger was cut short when he heard his servants shouting, “Y-young master…!”

Turning around, Henrick watched as his servants quickly ran over to his son’s side… However, Yesirn… He was lying motionless atop a pool of his own blood!

Momentarily frozen in place, Henrick finally snapped out of it when one of his servants turned to look at him before crying out, “M-master…! Young master, he’s… He’s dead!”

Upon hearing that, Henrick felt as though he had just been fatally struck by lightning.

“Yesirn…!” shouted Henrick as he ran toward his son’s corpse.

Though blood was still flowing endlessly out of Yesirn’s gaping neck, it was evident that the boy was no longer among the living.

As to how that gash had got there, during the earlier moments of chaos, Gerald had ordered Jade Infused Blade—who had been within Gerald’s body this entire time—to momentarily reveal himself and slice Yesirn’s neck! Since nobody there knew about Jade Infused Blade, the deed managed to be done rather stealthily.

Regardless, the now deeply pained Henrick then howled in rage, “I’m tearing off all your skin once I get my hands on you, Gerald…! I’m breaking every single tendon of yours too, and once I’m done, I’ll drink every last drop of your blood…!”

Meanwhile, Gerald was already rushing out of the city with immense speed.

“They… Won’t pursue us, right…?” asked a worried Jessica as she continued clinging onto Gerald’s back.

“Even if they do, I’ll protect you, sister! There’s no need to worry!” reassured Gerald who had already thought about his next move.

Soon enough, both of them arrived at the mouth of the Underworld Valley…

Even from afar, Jessica had already noticed a graceful but nervous-looking woman sitting under a large tree near the mouth of the valley. The person in question was Nori!

After Jade Infused Blade got the Primocorose for Gerald, both of them had decided to momentarily part ways with Nori. Before heading off to Bario city, however, Gerald had told her to wait here for him since he still needed her help with something.

Regardless, upon seeing that Gerald had made a safe return, Nori instantly got to her feet before shouting, “Gerald…!”

Gerald himself wasted no time in handing his sister over to Nori.

“Nori, I still have to deal with those people so I’ll be leaving my sister in your care for the moment. Make sure to leave immediately! Also, take this sound talisman. Once I’m done dealing with them, I’ll contact you before meeting up again!” instructed Gerald as he took a talisman out from his pocket before handing it to Nori.

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“Please be careful, alright, Gerald…?” muttered Jessica before her brother parted ways.

She knew how much trouble Gerald had gotten himself into just to save her. With that in mind, she was rather reluctant to see him put himself in danger again now that they had made it out in one piece. If anything terrible happened to him because of her, Jessica was well aware that she would remain guilty about that for the rest of her life…

In response, Gerald simply revealed an understanding smile before saying, “You don’t have to worry about me, sister!”

With that, the youth turned around and instantly left…

Not too far away, Henrick was leading several of his men in pursuit of Gerald. Since Henrick had already entered the Sage Realm, his speed was near unimaginable.

Regardless, when Henrick finally saw Gerald—who appeared to be silently standing in place, waiting for his arrival—the master of the Quartermain family found himself roaring, “You’re dying today if it’s the last thing I do, Gerald…!”

Henrick! From the looks of it, all of them

currently already nearing the end stages of the Ninth-rank of the

he had the exceptional Jade Infused Blade—who was also a Ninth-rank Chakra King—inside his body. Due to that, Gerald was technically not fighting alone this

body! With a single swipe of his aurablade, Jade Infused Blade easily decapitated all of

slightly in fright. They were all Eighth and Ninth-rank Chakra Kings…! Despite that, Gerald had barely even needed a few seconds to

the Ninth-rank of the Rune Realm! It appears that I’ve truly looked down on you! However, know that that rank is useless before me! After all, I’ve already entered the Sage Realm a long time ago! You,

the Rune Realm at such a young age definitely signified how talented the youth was. In the end,

then, you old b*stard!” retorted Gerald without

that he hadn’t entered the Sage realm yet, he believed that Henrick wasn’t capable enough to kill him. Due to that, he wasn’t afraid of the Quartermain

speed!

of an eye, he was already directly in front of Gerald! Aiming for Gerald’s chest, Henrick

to do as he pleased. With that, Gerald

followed by the ground beneath them

flew in all directions, Henrick couldn’t help but feel surprised. He never thought that Gerald would actually be able to

on his side. With that in mind, these two individuals—who had both entered the Ninth-rank of the Rune Realm—were just enough to

Henrick was clueless about all

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Let’s see if

hands slightly before shouting, “Holy Flaring

time, the

Gerald quickly yelled, “Herculean

the shield that Gerald had just put up, Henrick then mocked, “Just give it up! There’s no way you’ll be able to stop this

ensued as a blazing fire collided against Gerald’s

bypass Gerald’s Herculean Armor, Gerald instantly felt the pain of his skin being burnt! He hadn’t expected Henrick’s attack to be this powerful! Had Gerald’s body not possessed such ample amounts of essential qi, Gerald knew for a fact that

this point, Gerald’s

is this even possible…?!” shouted the now wide-eyed

Henrick before retorting, “Is that the best you can do, you old b*stard? What else do you have? Come on,

Gerald’s mockery, Henrick decided that it was high time he took Gerald out with

made up, Henrick then stomped both his feet onto the ground, causing yet another sinkhole to form around him! His body now engulfed within a raging fire, Henrick then snorted before arrogantly declaring, “You’ll

then sent five flaming dragons flying in

You won’t be able to withstand

of the fiery arts in Jaellatra. Once the technique was performed, each following fire dragon would be more powerful than

words. After all, the Herculean

five dragons then rapidly

as that particular serpent collided against a large tree that was behind him, Gerald found himself frowning slightly when the entire tree turned into nothing but

into a stone wall, resulting in the

however, Gerald was unable to avoid getting

than all the previous ones, Gerald instantly found himself unable to move a

the air from the impact—slowly began falling into the

survive such a fall, Henrick found

of the abyss… Sensing nothing,

the Underground Valley’s abyss—into what seemed like a meadow of sorts—, Gerald

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up…!”

beside the youth for

body was now filled with scars—continued breathing shallowly,

essential qi now ruined, it was honestly a miracle that Gerald was still

that moment, Jade Infused Blade’s ears twitched slightly. Following

stretching out toward Gerald… Once he was all wrapped up, the

was about a day later when Gerald’s eyes finally opened again… Upon attempting to get up,

yet! With that said, just lie down and recuperate

vigilant out of habit. Even after looking around, however, he couldn’t seem to

asked Gerald

chuckling heartily, the voice then replied, “I’m a tree spirit that resides in the Underworld Valley! I’m the one who saved you, you know? Regardless, the tree hole you’re

“I see…!

he could further express his gratitude, however, Gerald

blood in his mouth, the tree spirit simply advised, “Look, you’re terribly injured at the moment. Go lie down and stop moving about! Understand that your body’s barrier of essential qi is slowly recovering! It needs time to fully

Five Blazing Dragons attack was. From what he

settled down a bit and I’m pretty sure that you have nowhere else to go, tell me, how did you suffer such serious injuries?” asked the tree spirit, clearly trying

of the Quartermain family! After being hit by his Five Blazing Dragons attack, I ended up getting hit by the final dragon!

at the level of a Ninth-rank Chakra King. Despite that, he still ended up getting terribly beaten up and he even fell right into the Underworld Valley’s abyss! With that in mind, Gerald truly felt

ended, the tree spirit instantly broke into a

Five Blazing Dragons? You can’t be serious!” scoffed the spirit as it

to laugh at him like that, the now frowning Gerald then muttered,

laughing about Henrick!” replied the tree spirit as he quickly explained himself

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is that?” asked Gerald

Sage Realm! Though I can see that you’re already nearing the end of the Rune Realm, I don’t think I have to remind you that a Ninth-rank Chakra

all these injuries due to our strength difference?” asked Gerald rather

definitely reduced you to

Henrick… Who exactly are you, if you don’t mind me asking…?” asked Gerald, sensing that something

tree

him well! Henrick’s my junior!” replied the

hearing that, Gerald

your junior?

just to clarify, I wasn’t always a tree spirit! Back then, I had fought a great battle with Henrick in the Underworld Valley as well! However, due to my carelessness, Henrick found a chance to launch a completely avoidable sneak attack on me! As a result, I lost the battle… After being tossed into the valley’s abyss, my soul somehow got integrated with a tree spirit within this deep valley. With that said, I’ll be staying here for a while! However, know that my resentment toward Henrick hasn’t diminished in the slightest!” detailed the tree spirit who clearly despised

two together, Gerald then asked, “From what you’ve told me, both you and Henrick share a master, correct? Why did you end up fighting each other? What exactly did Henrick

the time, I was the only one capable of using it after master

of the scroll in the deepest parts of my body, which was why Henrick only managed to get his hands on an incomplete scroll!” sneered the tree spirit as

and the Five Blazing Dragons. As it turned out, Henrick was

Five Blazing Dragons attack, I assure you that you were only hurt

could I have your name…?” asked Gerald, curious about the tree spirit’s real name

course! It’s Roman

pleasure to meet you, Mr.

have a feeling that fate had a role in our meeting, mister! With that said, I’m willing to impart the complete

Gerald, overjoyed that Roman was willing to teach the technique to him

that would surely be able to take Henrick out with ease, Gerald’s enthusiastic reply also stemmed from the fact that he

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half a day for Gerald’s injuries to be

imparting the Five Blazing Dragons skill into Gerald, but the tree spirit also taught Gerald many other martial arts that he had learned throughout his

As for what the condition itself was, what Roman wanted was quite straightforward, and it was honestly something that Gerald had already been planning to do anyway. In short,

long before Gerald was able to completely master the Five Blazing Dragons attack. Since the knowledge was imparted into Gerald, Gerald didn’t even need

he had imparted all his skills, Roman’s voice boomed one final time in the tree hole as he said, “I’ve imparted everything that I know into you, Gerald! Now that

Roman Freeman was now finally able to rest in peace, free from

step was to get rid of Henrick. After all, the sooner he fulfilled Roman’s

With determination in his eyes, Gerald had a serious expression on his face as he declared, “I definitely won’t

giving the tree a deep bow, he then

Blade—who had been inside Gerald’s body

result of attaining Roman’s skills, the Herculean Primordial Spirit within Gerald’s body underwent a rapid improvement, allowing

and vaulting over walls was nothing. With that in mind, Gerald easily

with Henrick, he knew that he had to at least meet up with

everything had gone to plan, Nori should have brought Jessica to a small town—not too far from the Underworld Valley—to recuperate for a while, while waiting for Gerald. Hoping that that

had been waiting for him for almost an entire day by this point, and

glad that you’ve returned safely, Gerald…!” cried out Jessica

know how capable my martial arts skills are, sister… With that in mind, I’d

to believe that, accidents can happen, you know? If something happens to you, how am I to even answer to our parents…”

Jessica didn’t even know whether she’d still have

a gratuitous smile on his face as he said, “Also, thank you for taking

Though… How do you plan to repay my kindness?” teased Nori in return,

from her beauty. After

How would you like me to repay your kindness? Give it some thought and once you’ve made up your mind, I’ll agree to one of