“Y-yes…” the Frost Pce Master finally gave in. “It was… people from Veridiania who asked us to take action…”


    He couldn’t move at all now, not even the right to end his own life. He knew that continuing to resist would only bring more suffering without any meaning.


    “Who contacted you?” Billy continued to ask.


    “It… it was their lord who personally approached me. He promised me that no matter what method I used, as long as I killed a person from vale, regardless of age or gender, he would give us a top-rank spirit stone. No matter how many I killed, he guaranteed to fulfill his promise…”


    “Veridiania!” Billy’s eyes narrowed with anger.


    “Damn! It really was thoseckeys!” Soul Chaser cursed.


    “You’ve been operating in the Pr Domain for so many years, you should have umted quite a bit of wealth. Where is it hidden?” Azure Dragon asked.


    “I-It’s… in the underground basement of thest building.” the Frost Pce Master responded with difficulty. After speaking, he looked at Billy again and asked, “Can you tell me your name? Let me know who defeated me!”


    “Have you heard of Commander Gardner from vale?” asked Soul Chaser.


    “W-what?” the Frost Pce Master looked at Billy in astonishment. “You’re Commander Gardner? The Kylin of vale, a rare genius seen once in a millennium. Your reputation is well-deserved. To die by your hands… I ept it. Give me a quick death!”


    “Very well!” Billy replied, then struck him with a palm.


    After a burst of blood mist, the Frost Pce Master disappeared like the two vice masters before him, leaving no trace. With this, the Frost Pce, which had stood in the Pr Domain for decades, was officially wiped out.


    An hourter, everyone boarded the car and left. Before leaving, they had searched the Frost Pce’s storeroom. Frost Pce was truly worthy of being one of the three strongest forces in the Pr Domain. Their storeroom was not only filled with arge amount of precious treasures, but also over a dozenrge boxes of spirit stones of different grades, including a whole box of top-rank spirit stones. Even Ernest Shepherd and Otis Hum couldn’t help but exim when they saw these spirit stones. Based on the number of these spirit stones, there were numerous lives lost at the hands of the Frost Pce.


    Before boarding the car, Billy had Azure Dragon divide one box of top-rank spirit stones among the hundred people brought by Ernest Shepherd. They were extremely grateful. For them, this was a substantial reward; if they could sessfully refining these top-rank spirit stones would greatly help them advance in their cultivation, more effective than half a year of hard work.


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    “Boss, should we head straight to Veridiania?” Stout asked in the car.


    “No rush.” Billy shook his head slightly. “Let’s wait until wee back from exploring that Ice Cave!”


    “Since Veridiania is colluding with Frost Pce, they should soon find out that something has happened to them. If we don’t act immediately…” Judge chimed in.


    “That’s exactly what we want. We’re afraid of them not knowing!” Ivy replied.


    “What… what do you mean?” Stout and Judge were momentarily stunned.


    “It’s time to settle the score with Veridiania!” Night Orchid responded. “If we don’t hit them hard, they won’t learn their lesson!”


    “Why don’t we just level their stronghold in the Pr Domain?” Judge suggested.


    “Not enough!” Night Orchid shook her head. “During the cmity that struck vale a hundred years ago, Veridiania caused a lot of harm to ourpatriots. And for the past century, they have been provoking vale. And now, they’ve done something like this! Just wiping out their forces in the Pr Domain won’t be enough.”


    “I understand, boss wants to uproot the big boss!” Judge finally caught on.


    “Yes!” Night Orchid nodded. “If they find out that Frost Pce has been annihted, they should easily guess that it was us who did it. In that case, they would also realize that their actions have been exposed. To prevent us froming after them, they will surely strengthen their stronghold! Most likely, apart from requesting reinforcements from within the country, they will also seek support from Northfortia!”


    “Got it!” Stout and Judge nodded in unison.


    “Lord Hum, spread the word that the Frost Pce has beenpletely wiped out by vale!” Billy instructed Otis Hum.


    “Understood!”


    Several hourster, the group returned to the town. After dinner that evening, there was nothing special going on, so Billy let everyone arrange their own activities. After spending so many days in the Pr Domain under high intensity, it was rare to have some leisure time.


    Casey, White Tiger, Azure Fang, and Ian each went shopping with their respective partners.


    “Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, Bob, in a while, you can bring your girlfriends over for a vacation.” Harleen said, smiling at the three.


    “It’s good to have a Ms Knight who understands us.” Azure Dragon grinned. Then he looked at Billy and asked, “Boss, is that okay?”


    “As long as you can convince them, anytime is fine!” Billy replied.


    “Really?” Bob’s eyes lit up. “Then I’ll call Violet in a couple of days and have here over right away!”


    “Are you sure you can convince her?” Stout asked, smirking.


    “Of course, I have the final say!” Bob responded.


    “You probably don’t even believe that yourself, do you?” Stout nced at him.


    “You little brat, you don’t know anything, get lost!” Bob red at him.


    Chuckling, Harleen and Ivy exchanged a smile.


    “Billy, I’m going out with Ivy for a stroll.” Harleen said after a brief pause, looking at Billy.


    “Sure! Go ahead!”


    “Harleen, I won’t go. It’s better if you and Billy go. I’ll go back to my room and cultivate.” Ivy replied after a moment of hesitation.


    “Ivy, I want to buy some small things to bring back as gifts for Tasha. Billy isn’t interested in apanying me, can you help me pick?” Harleen asked with a smile. After a smile, she directly pulled Ivy out of the courtyard.


    “Aren’t you guys going out for a walk?” After Harleen and Ivy left, Billy asked Azure Dragon and the others.


    “What’s the point of a bunch of grown men going out for a walk? It’s better to meditate and cultivate!” Azure Dragon smacked his lips and sat down on a stone stool, crossing his legs.


    “Alright then, you guys do as you please. I’m going to have a chat with James Reynolds.” Billy said, heading towards the entrance.


    About fifteen minutester, Billy arrived at the Lord’s Mansion.


    “Greetings, Lord Dragon!” The four guards at the entrance bowed when they saw Billy.


    “No need for formalities!” Billy raised his hand slightly. “Is Lord Reynolds here?”


    “He is!” One of the guards made a gesture of invitation. “Pleasee in.” After saying that, he led Billy into the courtyard.