Chapter 316 No Taste For The Mundane World
Chapter 316 No Taste for the Mundane World
"Boss, how is he?" Frostde asked again after Billy removed his hand.
"He''s hurt bad, it''s a miracle he''s still alive." Billy replied with a grim expression. "They intended to
strike through Ebony Lord''s heart with a single palm, but luckily, he had his Chi to protect him, or
he''d be dead by now."
Having said that, Billy took out silver needles from his pocket and began to treat Ebony Lord. After
cing nine needles, he channeled his Chi into Ebony Lord''s Dantian. After a while, Frostde and
the others saw ck blood seeping from the base of the needles near the palm imprint.
Around twenty minutester, the palm imprint gradually turned dark red, and the surrounding skin
returned to normal. Billy then removed the needles one by one.
"Commander, is he going to be alright?" Wally Hammond asked.
"He won''t wake up for a while," Billy responded before taking a piece of paper and pen from the
coffee table and writing a prescription for the medical hall personnel. "Get these ingredients and
make a poultice for Ebony Lord."
"Yes!" the two nodded and left.
"Help Ebony Lord to his room and have someone watch over him for twenty-four hours." Billy
instructed Wally Hammond.
"Yes, sir!" Wally Hammond responded and, along with two SHADOW members, assisted Ebony
Lord to his room.
"What''s next?" Frostde asked Billy.
"Tell me about the major families in Earthford." Billy said thoughtfully.
"Alright," Frostde said after pouring a ss of water for Billy.
"The prominent families in Earthford are simr to those in Enssea. Apart from the four major
families, there''s another n, one of vale''s five Earth-ranked prominent ns, the Riley n."
"Hmm," Billy nodded slightly. He was well aware of the prominent ns within their territory.
"The number one ranked Lawson n and the fourth-ranked Dittman n have had conflicts with
the Riley n. Althou gh the Lawsons'' strength doesn''tpare to the Rileys'', they''re not far
behind."
"Have you investigated the backgrounds of the Lawson n and the Riley n?" Billy asked again.
"Yes," Frostde nodded. "The Riley family has a fair share of issues, but the Lawson family is
rtively straightforward."
"And what about the Dittman family?" Billy asked with a slight nod.
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"They are an old local family in Earthford, specializing in medicine." Frostde replied. "Their family
lineage dates back nearly as long as the Riley n''s. It is said that their ancestors served as royal
physicians in the former dynasty, enjoying considerable prestige. In present times, despite a decline
in their fortunes, they still hold a prominent position within Earthford, counted among the four major
families."
"Is it possible that the Dittman n was involved, perhaps by someone from the Riley n?" Billy
asked, lifting his teacup to take a sip.
"I think it''s unlikely," Frostde replied after a brief pause. "Although conflicts frequently arise
between the two families, the Rileys wouldn''t resort to such extreme measures unless there were
special circumstances."
"But what if there were special circumstances?" Billy mused.
"Boss, although the Riley n is a suspect, I believe Ink Pavilion is more likely." Frostde
continued. "I don''t know Ink Pavilion''s motives, but based on the oue, it resembles their style of
operation."
"Hmm, it''s possible," Billy nodded slightly. "Well, we don''t have any leads at the moment. We''ll ask
Ebony Lord for information when he wakes up."
With that, he got up and headed to the door.
"Boss, where are you going?" Frostde asked, slightly puzzled.
"Frostde, do you always neglect worldly matters when you''re not on a case or training?" Billy
chuckled. "I''m starving, and your hospitality as a host has been rathercking!"
"Oh! It''s almost two o''clock!" Frostde nced at the wall clock and blushed slightly. "I''m sorry,
I''ve been preupied with Ebony Lord''s condition and forgot about food."
"Ah..." Billy sighed. "With you like this, how will you take care of a household when you marry Azure
Fang?"
Frostde''s face turned slightly red.
"Work is important, but life matters too. You need to pay more attention to your personal life." Billy
said with another smile. "You should learn from Night Orchid. She bnces work and life so well,
gracefully managing both."
"Boss, I..." Frostde began softly.
"Come on, what are you standing around for?" Billy interrupted her. "We finally came to your
territory, so you should treat me to a good meal!"
Frostde was extraordinary in many ways, but she tended to be aloof and reserved, especially in
front of others. She rarely spoke in front of anyone except for Billy, and even then, her
conversations were brief and to the point. Billy had to intervene asionally to ensure that
Frostde didn''t end up alone and isted.
"Alright!" Frostde responded, slightly taken aback, and then hurriedly followed Billy.
"Boss, I know a ce where you can try authentic Earthford cuisine." She said.
"Sounds good!"
An hourter, the two of them arrived at a restaurant. Based on the decor, it was clear that it was an
upscale establishment, and it was quite rare that Frostde had found such a ce.
They found a table by the window.
"May I take your orders?" a waiter approached them.
"Boss, take a look at the menu and tell me what you''d like." Frostde handed the menu to Billy.
"This is your territory, you decide!" Billy replied.
"I... I''m not very good at ordering..." Frostde said timidly.
"You order, I''ll eat whatever you choose."
"OK," Frostde said, then handed the menu back to the waiter. "We''ll have one serving of each of
your top ten dishes, please."
Billy choked on his saliva.
"Miss, our portions are quiterge. It might be a bit too much for just the two of you." The waiter
hesitated before responding.
"In that case... Please help us make the selection." Frostde said, pulling out 20 bills from her
pocket and handing them to the waiter. "Just keep it within a budget of two thousand."
"I see." The waiter epted the money, turned, and left.
"Is this how you usually order?" Billy asked as he sipped his tea.
"I... I rarely dine out. I usually eat at the base''s cafeteria, and if I''m traveling alone, I go to small
eateries." Frostde replied.
"Can''t you treat yourself better?" Billy''s lips twitched again.
"I think it''s fine this way. Martial practitioners shouldn''t indulge in worldly pleasures." Frostde said
earnestly.
"Alright," Billy sighed.
At that moment, the sound of high heels approaching the entrance could be heard.
"Wow, look! Isn''t that Earthford''s number one beauty? She''s dining here too!"
"Really? I''m so excited! It''s my first time seeing her up close!"
"She''s so stunning, even more beautiful than those movie stars!"
"..."