LORD CHESTER COMES BACK

It wouldn’t be accurate to say that Eric Chester was surprised when he saw Sebastian Meskill. It would be more accurate to say that he was frightened. This was because more than thirty years ago, Eric Chester had fought against Sebastian Meskill and the result was a draw.

Thirty years had passed, and although Eric Chester had made progress, it was not significant. In Eric Chester’s eyes, even Jun Chester wouldn’t impress him.

The reason why Eric Chester was frightened by Sebastian Meskill was that he hadn’t seen him again in over thirty years. Fear arises from the unknown. In other words, the Yufo Forest, Eric Chester’s sect, and the True Martial Sect had never gotten along.

As for why they didn’t get along, it was simply because these two forces had accumulated numerous grievances over the years. It was difficult to sort out who owed whom.

In any case, although the Yufo Forest and the True Martial Sect hadn’t reached the point of irreconcilable enmity, they couldn’t stand each other. In the martial arts world, these two forces were like the relationship between Buddhism and Taoism. Everyone wanted to convince the other, but at the same time, no one respected each other.

Eric Chester never expected that Sebastian Meskill, who usually paid no attention to worldly matters, would suddenly appear in his home. What was he here for? Was he here to make friends or to kill someone?

But at this moment, Sebastian Meskill, dressed in a white Taoist robe, was sitting on a stone bench under the pergola, drinking tea. Cecelia Garner, who had just recovered from her injuries, was pouring tea for him. Lyvia Harding and Sienna Lovall were also present. When Sebastian Meskill arrived, they treated him as a guest, thinking that he had come to find Jun Chester to inquire about something’s whereabouts. However, he didn’t mention what it was. Lyvia Harding thought Sebastian Meskill’s attitude was relatively friendly and instructed Sienna Lovall to make tea for him.

But what she didn’t expect was that Cecelia Garner, who was resting in the bedroom, came out to greet Sebastian Meskill directly and personally served him tea. Now, Cecelia Garner was sitting nervously across from Sebastian Meskill, clearly aware of his background and strength. Up until now, Cecelia Garner was also unaware of Sebastian Meskill’s purpose for coming, but she was about to ask when Eric Chester pushed open the door and entered.

Sebastian Meskill glanced at Eric Chester as he pushed open the door, looking slightly stunned. It seemed that he hadn’t expected to see Eric Chester, who had been missing for a long time, here. The two locked eyes, and Sebastian Meskill spoke first.

“Don’t you recognize me?”

Only then did Eric Chester walk towards the pergola, chuckling.

“Why are you here?”

Sebastian Meskill smiled.

“Don’t be nervous, I’m not here to fight you.”

Eric Chester looked Sebastian Meskill up and down, squinting his eyes as he said,

“If you want to fight, we can.”

Sebastian Meskill also looked Eric Chester up and down, his smile unchanged.

“Let’s have a few exchanges after I achieve my goal on this trip. Judging by your aura, you haven’t made much progress. I should be able to defeat you easily.”

Eric Chester laughed coldly.

“Not necessarily.”

With that, Eric Chester had already reached the pergola and questioned,

“Why did you come to my house?”

Sebastian Meskill smiled in response.

“I’m looking for Jun Chester to inquire about the whereabouts of something.”

Eric Chester asked in doubt,

“What thing?”

Sebastian Meskill smiled.

“You have the qualifications to know, but it’s a serious matter. I need to see Jun Chester to explain.”

Eric Chester snorted.

“Playing tricks! Don’t you know what a big event happened at the Zhiqi Pavilion? My son is there, currently involved in a military strategy meeting. You can go find him!”

Sebastian Meskill’s smile remained unchanged as he calmly placed his teacup down and replied,

“Members of the True Martial Sect do not concern themselves with court affairs. Moreover, we had an agreement with Lordran’s current leader. People from the True Martial Sect will not set foot in that place.”

Eric Chester suddenly retorted,

“Then wait outside. Don’t stay here and be a nuisance. I don’t like you!”

Sebastian Meskill smiled and said,

“My purpose for this trip is not solely as the Vice Sect Master of the True Martial Sect. I’m here in my capacity as a shareholder of your son’s conglomerate.”© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Eric Chester looked puzzled.

“You’re a shareholder of my son’s conglomerate?”

Sebastian Meskill nodded.

“Of course. After he established Tianjun Group, he handed over the management to that girl from the Hale family. Over the years, she has raised funds multiple times for Tianjun Group. Among the descendants of my Huangfu family, some have participated in those fundraising activities for Tianjun Group.”

Eric Chester teased,

“You’ve always been pursuing the path of enlightenment. How come you’re now interested in worldly wealth and business?”

Sebastian Meskill chuckled.

“There’s no conflict in that. Besides, I’ve been cultivating in the imperial capital all these years, practicing the Path of Worldly Desires.”

Suddenly, Eric Chester asked.

“What if my son doesn’t know the whereabouts of the thing you’re looking for?”

Sebastian Meskill pondered for a moment, his smile fading as he earnestly replied,

“I have been searching for that thing for many years, and I have investigated thoroughly. That thing is in your son’s possession, so how could he not know its whereabouts?”

Eric Chester, struck by a thought, tentatively asked,

“It’s not the formula for the True Martial Sect’s Opening Meridian Golden Pill, is it?”

Sebastian Meskill shrugged his shoulders.

“No, it’s not. And I know that the formula is in your hands, not your son’s.”

Eric Chester looked astonished.

“How do you know that the formula is in my hands?”

Sebastian Meskill smiled.

“A disciple of the True Martial Sect stole the Diamond Sutra from your Yufo Forest, and a disciple from your Yufo Forest stole the formula for our True Martial Sect’s Opening Meridian Golden Pill. So, if it’s not in your hands, then whose hands could it be in?”

Eric Chester sneered.

“Two prestigious sects like yours, resorting to sneaky methods to diminish each other’s influence, it’s truly disgraceful!”

Sebastian Meskill maintained his smile.

“The Diamond Sutra in your Yufo Forest holds more value than the formula for the Opening Meridian Golden Pill. And how can you call it theft? In other words, it’s a matter of taking what you’re capable of taking. It’s a display of strength!”

Eric Chester let out a cold snort but didn’t deny it.

Sebastian Meskill added,

“The Buddhist tradition is originally a branch of our Taoist tradition. So, according to that, you should bow when you see me.”

Eric Chester retorted,

“The Buddha I follow didn’t come from an external domain; it originated right here! Besides, since you joined the Taoist sect, have you never practiced Buddhism? We’re even!”

Sebastian Meskill didn’t argue and asked,

“When will your son return? I’ve waited for so many years; I’m losing patience.”

Eric Chester replied irritably,

“I don’t know.”

Suddenly, Sebastian Meskill made a suggestion,

“How about we have a fight before he returns? If you win, I’ll call you ‘father,’ and if I win, as Jun Chester’s father, you’ll instruct him to hand over the thing I want! This way, we can achieve our goals without damaging our relationship. Isn’t it great?”

“…”

Eric Chester was speechless upon hearing this proposition. Cecelia Garner, Lyvia Harding, and others also found the suggestion somewhat absurd. But before anyone could react…

Sebastian Meskill unexpectedly grabbed Eric Chester’s wrist.

His speed was astonishing, leaving people in awe!

However, in that instant, Eric Chester swiftly turned his hand and grasped Sebastian Meskill’s wrist around the middle.

Within moments, a burst of qi emanated from both of them.

Sebastian Meskill was enveloped in a layer of blue radiance, as if a divine being had descended!

Eric Chester emitted golden radiance, resembling a great Buddha!

Simultaneously, a mixture of blue and golden qi surrounded the immediate vicinity of the ceiling!

Yet, there were no further actions from either of them.

Whether it was the stone stool beneath Sebastian Meskill or the tea set on the stone table nearby, they shattered one after another!

On the other hand, Eric Chester remained unfazed.

However, the ground beneath his feet cracked, forming several fissures like small abysses!

Cecelia Garner and Sienna Lovall, witnessing the confrontation between Eric Chester and Sebastian Meskill, were filled with shock!

Although there seemed to be no immediate danger on the surface, a sense of impending doom overwhelmed them both!

If Eric Chester and Sebastian Meskill engage in any further actions, it won’t just be the two of them who are severely injured. It’s feared that not only this old mansion but even the entire imperial city would be destroyed in an instant!

Because the true qi and power contained within both Eric Chester and Sebastian Meskill are truly unfathomable!

At this moment, Eric Chester and Sebastian Meskill were locked in a staring contest. It seemed that neither dared to make the next move. Moreover, both of them refrained from speaking, fearing that their words might provoke the other’s emotions. In that case…

The imperial city would truly be ruined!

However, just at this moment, Lyvia Harding, who had been standing by Cecelia Garner’s side, suddenly extended her hand and pointed at an acupoint on Sebastian Meskill’s shoulder.

In an instant, Sebastian Meskill felt as if his entire true qi had been punctured as if there was a hole in it!

True qi leaked out!

Boom!

The blue and golden qi surrounding the ceiling suddenly shattered!

The entire ceiling exploded!

And at that very moment!

Eric Chester abruptly released Sebastian Meskill’s wrist and swiftly moved, locking onto Sebastian Meskill’s throat!

With excitement, he said,

“Sebastian Meskill, you have lost, call me ‘father’!”

Sebastian Meskill, however, showed no concern for his own safety. Instead, he immediately turned his head and looked at Lyvia Harding.

The shock in his eyes was as if he had seen his deceased mother!

Damn it!

How did he suddenly perceive a violent True Martial Qi emanating from outside his body just now?

And yet…

This petite woman before him effortlessly broke through his Blue Gold Qi!

What on earth is going on?

Who is this woman?

Why is she so terrifying?

How does she possess True Martial Qi?

But just as Sebastian Meskill was puzzled and bewildered, Lyvia Harding uttered in a cold tone,

“If you want to fight, go somewhere else!”