Female Novel
Chapter 326 Baiting
Chapter 326 Baiting
Billy agreed to take the formula not for any other reason but to ensure that the Lawson family wouldbe spared further disasters. This formula was not only attractive to Ink Pavilion but also heldsignificant temptation for some hidden noble clans and martial sects. Now that the news hadspread, considering the current strength of the Lawson family, it was indeed challenging tosafeguard this formula for them. Keeping it within the Lawson family would only bring themimmense trouble.
The formula had no value to Billy personally. Similar formulas could be obtained from SecretEssences if he desired them. However, he wasn't particularly interested in using elixirs to enhancehis cultivation; he preferred the path of martial combat.
He firmly believed that true power came from battles that pushed one's limits, not from relying onexternal elixirs. In his view, elixirs were merely supplements, not a shortcut to strength.Furthermore, he suspected that the formula was incomplete, a detail the Dittman clan's head mightnot even be aware of.
"Thank you for your understanding, Mr Gardner." Herman Lawson said with relief.novelbin
"You're welcome," Billy replied, handing the formula to Frostblade. "Keep it in SHADOW's archives,marked as S-class."
"Yes," Frostblade acknowledged, taking the formula.
Billy and his SHADOW team then left the scene.
"This young man is extraordinary." Ferris Lawson remarked as he watched Billy's departing figure.
"Second Elder, haven't you figured out Mr Gardner's identity yet?" Herman Lawson smiled.
"Hmm?" The Second Elder was momentarily puzzled. "What do you mean, sir?"
"At such a young age, he possesses a cultivation level above the Warlord stage, is affiliated withSHADOW, and holds a higher status than even Frostblade." Herman Lawson explained with asmile. "Who else could it be besides the King of the West?"
"Herman, are you saying that Mr Gardner is the one from the Western Territory?" Ferris Lawsonasked in amazement.
"Yes," Herman Lawson confirmed.
The Lawson family members all gasped in shock, realizing that their guest was none other thanCommander Gardner, the ruler of the Western Territory and the leader of SHADOW.
No wonder he had been so decisive in dealing with Piers Riley!
On the other hand, Eleanor Lawson wore an expression of disbelief. She recalled the regal aurashe had sensed when she first saw Billy, and she knew he was not an ordinary person. However,she had never imagined that his status would be this extraordinary.
"Commander, should we head straight to the Riley estate?" Several minutes later, as Billy and histeam were traveling by car, Wally Hammond asked.
"No rush," Billy replied. "Arrange for someone to deliver a message to the Riley clan. Inform themthat the third-in-command of them has been eliminated by SHADOW, and the Dittmans' formula isnow in SHADOW's possession. Tell them Piers Riley willingly confessed the Riley clan's crimes, andthey have one day to come to SHADOW to confess their sins. After one day, if they don't show up,SHADOW will officially visit the Riley clan."
"Commander, won't this give them and Ink Pavilion time to prepare?" Wally Hammond asked,slightly puzzled.
"Handle it as boss instructed," Frostblade interjected. She knew Billy well enough to understand thathe was setting a trap.
If they were going to deal with the Riley clan, they needed to do it thoroughly, preferably uprootingthem entirely. By giving them one day to prepare, they would ensure that all the relevant individualswere gathered in one place.
"Yes." Wally Hammond replied after a brief pause.
As Billy and his team drove back to the SHADOW base, inside the Riley estate, in a luxurious villa,two middle-aged men were sitting together. One of them, wearing a traditional Chinese suit, was theclan head, Ralph Riley. The other, dressed in Daoist robes, had a cold expression, sharp eyes, andan air of danger around him.
"Mr Pearce, let me congratulate you in advance!" Ralph Riley raised a glass of red wine and lookedat Melvin Pearce. "Once we get that formula, your status is bound to rise higher."
"Thank you, Mr Riley. You will also have a share in our success." Melvin smiled faintly and raisedhis wine glass.
"By the way, Mr Pearce, I heard that SHADOW has been relentless in pursuing Ebony Lord,intending to investigate thoroughly." Ralph said as he handed Melvin a cigar.
"Let them investigate all they want," Melvin replied indifferently. "What can SHADOW achieve inEarthford? They're making a big deal out of nothing."
"Indeed," Ralph agreed. "SHADOW has been trying to clear out all our contacts lately. We haven'thad a chance to settle scores with them yet."
"If they were really headed for their doom this time, let them get acquainted with the true might ofInk Pavilion, starting with SHADOW in Earthford."
"Mr Pearce, I've heard that guy in SHADOW might very well have been at the War Emperor Realm.We shouldn't underestimate him." Ralph Riley's face displayed a hint of trepidation.
"If Ink Pavilion decides to make a move against SHADOW in Earthford, it won't be child's play tolure him here."
"Humph! Is this so-called War Emperor really that strong?" Melvin Pearce sneered.
"He's just a pitiful frog in a well, ignorant of the vastness of the heavens and the earth. If he wants tomake me their enemy, they won't have a chance to survive, not even with ten lives!"
"I see." Ralph Riley nodded slightly after a moment's pause.
However, his thoughts were far from that. He didn't know how formidable Ink Pavilion was, but hewas well aware of the strength of the King of the West.
That man's strength wasn't just about his personal prowess; it also stemmed from his status andposition within Glavale. Within the territory, many might want to confront the King of the West, butnot many dared to take the initiative. It wasn't merely fear of his individual skills. After all, that man'spower only represented the pinnacle of the secular world, but if you included the hidden clans andancient martial sects, it was an entirely different story. Many hidden old monsters who had lived fortwo or three hundred years surpassed the King of the West in both cultivation and actual combatstrength; while the major clans within the territory didn't dare to ask the powerful individuals of thesects to deal with that man for one main reason: they feared the people behind the King of theWest.
In the past year, rumors about that man's identity had started to circulate. If the rumors were true, itwould be a truly despair-inducing existence.
"Has there been no news from Mr Piers Riley? It's taking quite a while for something as trivial as theLawson family." Melvin said impatiently after taking another puff of his cigar.
"Please, Mr Pearce, stay calm. Let me make a phone call." Ralph Riley picked up the phone fromthe coffee table.
Just then, a member of the Riley family, looking anxious, rushed in.
"Sir, something... something has happened!"