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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 1601

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…!”

of it, all of

deal with them in the past, things were much different now. After all, he was currently already nearing the end stages of the Ninth-rank of the Rune Realm. With that in

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

a single swipe of his aurablade, Jade Infused Blade easily decapitated all of Henrick’s men before swiftly returning

to the side like bowling balls—, Henrick couldn’t help but shiver slightly in fright. They

entered the Sage Realm a long time ago! You, of all people, should know how vastly different that places both you and me! With that said, I can easily just crush

Rune Realm at such a young age definitely signified how talented the youth was. In the end, however, Gerald was his enemy and there was nothing he could do to change

Is that so? You’re free to try and do so then, you old b*stard!”

was fully aware that he hadn’t entered the Sage realm yet, he believed that Henrick wasn’t capable enough to kill him.

arrogant!” shouted Henrick as he dashed forward with inhuman speed! This was

already directly in front of Gerald! Aiming for Gerald’s chest, Henrick then

Gerald wasn’t about to allow Henrick to do as he pleased. With that, Gerald struck out his

explosive sound was heard, followed by the ground beneath them forming a rather

directions, Henrick couldn’t help but feel surprised. He never thought that Gerald would actually

Jade Infused Blade on his side. With that in mind, these

was clueless

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you managed to take my first blow! Very well, then! Let’s see if

hands

ablaze! Wasting no time,

that, Gerald quickly yelled, “Herculean

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

second later, a thunderous sound ensued as a blazing fire collided against Gerald’s

burnt! He hadn’t expected Henrick’s attack to be this powerful! Had Gerald’s body

finally subsided. By this point, Gerald’s clothes were nothing more than thin

the now wide-eyed Henrick in utter disbelief. How was Gerald still

that the best

Gerald’s mockery, Henrick decided that it was high time

around him! His body now engulfed within a raging

his arms forward, Henrick then sent five flaming

is bad! That attack is called the Five Blazing Dragons! You won’t be able to withstand it!” warned Jade Infused Blade the second

of the fiery arts in Jaellatra. Once the technique was performed, each following fire dragon would be more powerful than the previous one. With that said, those who bore the same

Infused Blade’s words. After

five dragons then rapidly flew toward

against a large tree that was behind him,

avoid the second dragon, Gerald watched as it crashed into a stone wall, resulting in the stones catching fire

the third and fourth dragon as well, however, Gerald was unable to

Gerald instantly found himself unable to move a muscle the second it collided

into the air from the impact—slowly

survive such a fall, Henrick found himself breathing a sigh

Henrick took a few glances at the bottom of the abyss… Sensing

quite some time later when Gerald’s fingers began to twitch. Despite falling all the way to the bottom of the Underground Valley’s abyss—into what

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up…!” called out

quietly beside the youth for a while, Jade Infused Blade decided to at least try to wake

youth—whose body was now filled

ruined, it was honestly a miracle that Gerald was still alive. Had it not been for the Herculean Primordial Spirit in his body, Gerald

Jade Infused Blade’s ears twitched slightly. Following that, he quickly re-entered Gerald’s body.

was all wrapped up, the branches gently dragged him

when Gerald’s eyes finally opened again… Upon attempting to get up, Gerald instantly began coughing

injuries aren’t healed yet! With that said, just lie down and recuperate for the moment!” shouted a

vigilant out of habit. Even after looking around, however,

asked Gerald

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 currently in… It’s actually my body! With that said, in a way,

said, “I see…! Thank you for

he could further express his gratitude, however, Gerald found himself

moment. Go lie down and stop moving about! Understand that your body’s barrier of essential qi is slowly recovering! It

again, Gerald began thinking about how powerful the Five Blazing Dragons attack was. From what he could now tell, the only way he was going to be able to beat Henrick was by

you have nowhere else to go, tell me, how did you suffer such serious injuries?” asked the tree

his Five Blazing Dragons attack, I ended up getting hit

Gerald was a mighty person who was at the level of a Ninth-rank Chakra King. Despite that, he still ended up getting terribly beaten up and

sentence ended, the tree spirit instantly broke into a roar

be serious!” scoffed the spirit as it continued laughing for quite

at him like that, the now frowning Gerald then muttered, “Is my

Henrick!” replied the tree spirit

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that?”

the Five Blazing Dragons attack! He’s still one level short! With that in mind, the only reason you ended up getting this seriously hurt is because he’s already entered the 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

only got all these injuries due

fully mastered Five Blazing Dragons attack would’ve definitely reduced you to nothing but

appear to know quite a bit about the attack and even Henrick… Who

all, it was a wonder why a tree spirit would know

Well of course I’d know him well! Henrick’s my junior!” replied the tree

hearing that, Gerald

junior?

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

putting two and 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 have his eyes on…? Could

Blazing Dragons attack! I say ‘my’ since at the time, I was the only one capable of using it after master imparted it to me. The fact that he wasn’t chosen naturally fuelled his jealousy, and since then, he would constantly attempt to obtain the secret scroll of the Five Blazing

the end, I had one last trick up my sleeve! I made sure to hide the last part 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

it explained why the tree spirit knew so much about Henrick and the Five Blazing Dragons. As it turned out, Henrick was the original heir to the

since he hasn’t been able to complete his training for the Five Blazing Dragons attack, I assure you that you were only hurt due to his strength!” added

could I have your name…?” asked Gerald, curious about the

course! It’s

a pleasure to meet you,

in our meeting, mister! With that said, I’m willing to impart the complete Five Blazing Dragons attack to you on one condition! What do you say?” replied Roman with

Mr. Freeman! I’ll definitely try my best to fulfill it!” replied Gerald, overjoyed that Roman was willing to

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

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took half a day for

Gerald, but the tree spirit also taught

in mind, it was obvious that Gerald had agreed with Roman’s terms. As for what the condition itself was, what Roman wanted was quite straightforward, and it was honestly something

imparted into Gerald, Gerald didn’t even need to undergo any training to

tree hole as he said, “I’ve imparted everything that I know into you, Gerald! Now that I’ve successfully

just like that, Roman was gone. Just as his surname implied, Roman Freeman was now finally able to rest in peace,

next step was to get rid of Henrick.

then turned around to look at the towering tree before him… With determination in his eyes, Gerald had a serious expression on

a deep bow, he then turned to

had been inside Gerald’s body

body underwent a rapid improvement, allowing the youth to finally breach the

walls was nothing. With that in mind, Gerald easily scaled a stone wall before using the top of the wall to propel himself

with Henrick, he knew that he

gone to plan, Nori should have brought Jessica to a small town—not too far from the Underworld Valley—to recuperate for a

and sound, both Nori and Jessica were instantly relieved. After all, they had been waiting for him for almost an entire day by this point, and both

Gerald…!” cried out Jessica as she

my martial

can happen, you know? If something happens to you,

bad ever happened to Gerald, Jessica didn’t even know whether

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

my kindness?” teased Nori in return, a rather interesting smile on her

that, Gerald instantly felt slightly awkward. That awkwardness, however, didn’t stem from her beauty. After all, he was a

so he simply suggested, “…Well, let’s just say that I’m indebted to you! How would you like me to repay your kindness? Give it some thought and once you’ve made up your mind,