The crowd began to whisper among themselves. Even Morok noticed the peculiar fragrance emanating from Adrian's cauldron. He recognized the unique qualities of the fragrance and frowned. It was the first time he felt a sense of unease, worrying that Adrian might outmatch him.Adrian proceeded to open his cauldron fully, and the intoxicating aroma filled the surrounding air. Even the passersby in the distance could not resist the allure of the fragrance."Hehehe! What's wrong with all of you? Are you just going to indulge in the fragrance? Take a look at my pill," Adrian said as he observed the crowd lost in the scent. To him, it seemed like they were captivated by a multi-talented beauty, fixated on the person’s beauty alone and neglecting their talents.Upon hearing Adrian's words, the crowd snapped out of their trance and turned their attention to his cauldron. Inside, sat only one pill, but it was perfectly round, brightly colored, and exceptionally pretty. With a single look, eve
Adrian merely smiled at the approaching energy surge. He waved, causing his energy shield to transform into a massive vortex and swirl toward Morok, catching him off guard. As the vortex was about to engulf Morok, he squinted and retorted, "Hah! Do you think I'm a pushover? Don't underestimate me!"Morok leaped into the air, his clothes fluttering even though there was no wind. White light emanated from him and formed into waves of energy that shot toward Adrian. Noticing a faint shadow appear around Morok, Adrian frowned. The shadow resembled a white snake and emitted an ominous aura. It evidently was Morok's beast familiar.Spirit summoners like Morok could control creatures known as familiars. These creatures were formed by capturing the souls of slain beasts and then refining them into servitors.However, Adrian was unfazed by the appearance of the snake familiar. He fashioned his energy into a spear and hurled it in Morok's direction. The snake had just been manifested, and i
Despite his brutal assault, Adrian did not go for the final kill. The air blades shattered Morok's defenses and knocked him to the ground. Even with this, Morok looked battered. His clothes were torn and blood lined his mouth. The crowd was shocked by Morok's defeat, questioning how someone as formidable as him could lose."What? Morok lost? How is that possible?"Others in the crowd were equally shocked to witness Morok's defeat at Adrian’s hands. Despite the astonishment, Adrian did not flaunt his victory and said with a smile, "Morok, do you want another round? I'm ready anytime.""Why you…" Morok wished to get even with Adrian, but he knew when to draw the line. He snorted and left with a threatening remark, "Fine, I acknowledge you. Remember this, you little brat. This will not be the end!" Everyone was shocked. Morok was known for his prowess, and seeing him lose to Adrian was hard to digest. Adrian had become accustomed to such situations and thus remained composed.He lef
Vardala reached into his pocket and pulled out a small vial. He then poured out a pill. It looked like a Dragon Prime Pill.Adrian took the pill and examined it closely. Soon enough, he discovered that there was indeed a problem with the pill."This isn't a Dragon Prime Pill," Adrian commented.Vardala was astonished. "It isn’t? What is it then? I followed the recipe for the Dragon Prime Pill to the T. How could it turn into something else?"Adrian continued, "Do you have any remaining ingredients from when you were making the pills? If you do, please show them to me.""Yes, I do." Vardala nodded and began searching through his belongings.After a while, he pulled out some ingredients used for making the Dragon Prime Pills and handed them over. Adrian took the ingredients and examined them closely. With just a glance, he identified a clear issue among the ingredients."These ingredients might look like those used to make Dragon Prime Pills, but there's a significant problem with
Vardala was overjoyed and continued, "Mr. Adrian, I've been in this city for a long time. No one has treated me like family until now. You're the first, and I really appreciate it!""What do you mean?" Adrian asked.Vardala explained, "This city is called Shadowhaven Citadel, and it's the holy city of spirit summoners. However, not all spirit summoners have the privilege to reside here. Only the high-ranking members are allowed to stay here. Spirit summoners from all over come here each year for various reasons. For me, I hope to obtain advanced techniques and powerful treasures from this place."Adrian was surprised to learn that Vardala had not made any friends during his stay. He said, "Don't worry. From now on, you can tag along with me.""Okay!" Vardala nodded in excitement. Adrian continued, "It’s still not time to celebrate, Vardala. I humiliated Morok, so he'll definitely hold a grudge. I need to find out what he’s up to. Then, I'll find a way to crush his plans.""Pleas
The trees contained an abundance of energy, forming a dense aura around the courtyard.Observing the grand courtyard, Adrian exclaimed, "This guy really knows how to indulge himself. He occupies such a vast space without considering the feelings of other spirit summoners. Looks like he needs to be taught a lesson." Even though Morok was a high-level spirit summoner, it did not mean he could possess such a massive courtyard. It was clear that his situation was far from normal. Adrian wanted to find what secrets were hidden behind this matter.Adrian dashed toward the courtyard. With incredible speed, he reached the fringe of the courtyard and leaped onto a large tree. From there, he peered into the courtyard. To his surprise, there was no one inside.He mused, "I would think someone like Morok would have many followers. I didn't expect such a large courtyard to be empty. I wonder if he feels uncomfortable living alone in such a large space. Anyway, I should go in and take a look."
The female summoner was remarkably beautiful with rosy lips and white teeth. Yet, a hint of coldness lingered in her features, resembling a beauty only suitable for distant admiration.Adrian mumbled, "Who’s she? Could it be a high-ranking summoner?""Mihika, do you think we should find a way to deal with Adrian?" Morok asked, "He ruined my plans, and it's unforgivable. That's why I invited you here. I want you to help me teach him a lesson!"Mihika’s brows furrowed as she asked, "Is he really that formidable?""Yes, he is. He's not exceptionally powerful, but he defeated me in just a couple of moves. Moreover, he excels in alchemy, so I'd say he's pretty tricky," Morok replied."Oh? I didn't expect there to be such a powerful individual in this city," Mihika remarked with a faint smile. "But to be honest, Morok, you tend to let your emotions get the best of you. Even if Adrian is formidable, would he have gone after you if you hadn’t provoked him?""Yeah, you're right. I shouldn
Adrian's wish was to establish his might. Therefore, he would not simply go against anyone without reason. However, it did not mean that he was going to be a doormat. He was not about to let go of someone who disrespected him. After hearing the conversation between Morok and Mihika, Adrian pondered over how to deal with this matter. However, he could not think of anything as he knew nothing about Mihika. He wanted to find a solution, but it was hopeless.‘Since I can't figure things out right now, I shouldn't think about it too much now,’ he decided.Meanwhile, the conversation between Morok and Mihika ended. Before sending Mihika off, Morok said, "You have to teach Adrian a lesson!""I know what to do. Don't worry," Mihika replied indifferently before leaving. After Mihika left, Morok could barely contain his joy. He smiled triumphantly and said, "Hmph! This is what you get for defying me, Adrian. Let's see if you'll still be so arrogant in front of Mihika!"Adrian had no inte