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Ethan Smith looked puzzled at the three people in front of him, feeling like he had not met them before.
The trio quickly explained, âWe saw the whole process of you refining pills just now! You are truly amazing!â
âYeah, and you even received an invitation from the Divine Alchemist Pavilion.
We really admire you!â
Upon hearing what they had to say, Ethan Smith finally understood.
Chaim Tateâs face was rigid and extremely embarrassed.
How could Ethan Smith have received an invitation from the Divine Alchemist Pavilion? It was baffling.
âPlease, the three of you teach this brat a lesson!â Chaim Tate said again.
The trio glanced at Chaim Tate and said coldly, âChaim Tate, are we that close to you?â
âExactly. Say another word, and weâll take care of you first!â
âHow could Mr. Smith be insulted by the likes of you?â
The trio knew very well that an alchemist from the Divine Alchemist Pavilion was far more valuable than Chaim Tate, a common Medicine King.
Mr. Smith, we apologize for the disturbance. If you need any help, please feel free to ask,â the three said respectfully.
After leaving those words, the trio left together.
Ethan Smith sneered at Chaim Tate.
âMaster Chaim, it seems your connections arenât that great either,â Ethan Smith sneered.
Chaim Tateâs face was unspeakably ugly. He clenched his teeth and said, âEthan Smith, youâve already taken the herbs. What more do you want!â
âTaken?â Ethan Smith snorted.
âChaim Tate, I made it very clear to you that within three days, it would be delivered to my doorstep! Unfortunately, youâve broken your promise.â
Having said that, Ethan Smith waved his hand and put all the herbs in Chaim Tateâs booth into his Spatial Magic Artifact.
Chaim Tateâs face turned livid, and he trembled with anger.
But he was helpless against Ethan Smith and could only suppress his anger.
After getting the herbs, Ethan Smith turned and left.
Watching Ethan Smithâs back, Chaim Tateâs teeth bit together in rage.
âMr. Smith, this Herbs Convention yielded quite a harvest,â Edward Green said, quite smug.
Ethan Smith nodded, âIndeed, we have Chaim Tate to thank for that, otherwise, I wouldnât have known about this Herbs Convention.â
This could be called a blessing in disguise.
The Herbs Convention ended at twelve midnight.
Ethan Smith and Edward Green found a hotel to stay at for the time being.
At night, Ethan Smith opened the Spatial Magic Artifact and carefully counted the herbs.
There were three herbs over five hundred years old, and as many as ten over one hundred years old!
Such a huge amount excited Ethan Smith!
âIâm rich!â Ethan Smith couldnât help grinning.
He lay in bed, feeling that he would surely have a remarkable dream tonight.
Just then, there was a knock on the door outside.
Ethan Smith furrowed his eyebrows and asked subconsciously, âWho is it?â âEthan, itâs me,â Evelyn Nortonâs seductive voice came from outside the door.
âEvelyn? What is she doing here?â Ethan frowned slightly.
After contemplating for a moment, Ethan still went and opened the door.
Outside, Evelyn Norton was wearing a purple gauze dress. Under the light, her enchanting figure was clearly visible.
âMiss Norton, why did you come?â Ethan Smith asked.
Instead of answering the question, Evelyn smiled faintly, âMr. Smith, arenât you going to invite me in?â
Ethan Smith frowned, but eventually, he stepped aside and let Evelyn Norton in.
Then, Ethan Smith poured a glass of water for Evelyn Norton and casually asked, âMiss Norton, what brings you to see me in the middle of the night?â Evelyn lifted her face, her captivating eyes looking at Ethan Smith.
âCanât I visit you without a reason?â Evelyn blinked her eyes and said sweetly.
Ethan could feel the enthralling force emanating from her.As she spoke, the power that attacked her mind directly grew even stronger.
âMiss Norton, your charm doesnât work on me.â Ethan Smith said indifferently.
A look of surprise flashed across Evelyn Nortonâs face, as her charm had never failed before!
Evelyn seemed unwilling to give up. She stood up and approached Ethan, swaying her enchanting figure with each step.
Sitting beside Ethan, she leaned into his ear and spoke in a sweet, seductive voice, âMr. Smith, do you truly feel nothing?
As she spoke, Evelyn reached out to touch Ethanâs chest.
However, at this moment, Ethan grabbed her wrist.
An overwhelming force suddenly erupted!
âMiss Norton, please respect yourself. If you continue to persist, donât blame me for being rude.â Ethan said coldly.
Evelynâs expression changed slightly, and she sighed, âMr. Smith, you are the first person able to resist my charm.â
It was impossible for Ethan to be completely unfazed, as he was a young, vigorous man.
But deep within his heart, he held a profound longing.
This longing granted Ethan great determination, as well as the courage to move forward, enough to withstand any temptation in the world.
âMiss Norton, please speak directly if you have something to say, or I will go to sleep.â Ethan said coldly.
Seeing this, Evelyn stopped teasing Ethan.
She took out a green bead from her bosom, which glimmered with a bewitching light in the dim surroundings.
âMr. Smith, hereâs a gift for you, â Evelyn smiled.
Ethan took the bead, looking puzzled, âWhat is this?â
âTake a guess.â Evelynâs beautiful eyes sparkled, teasingly speaking.
As Ethan examined the bead, he answered seriously, âIf Iâm not mistaken, thisâ¦should be a glass marble.â
âPfft!â
Hearing his words, Evelyn couldnât help but burst into laughter.
âMr. Smith, do you think I visited you in the middle of the night just to give you a glass bead?â Evelyn asked, laughing.
Ethan was, of course, joking. He played with the bead and asked, âSo what exactly is this?â
Only then did Evelyn speak seriously, âThis is an inner core, from an undersea Demonic Beast.â
âInner core?â Ethan was taken aback.
This was the first time he had heard of such a term. Evelyn nodded, âYes, a Demonic Beast Core.â
Ethan frowned and asked, âWhere did you get this?â
The topic seemed to evoke memories for Evelyn.
She gazed out the window and spoke slowly, âTen years ago, I was stranded on a deserted island, where I stumbled upon it by chance.â
âThere were two in total. I had already consumed one.â
Hearing that, Ethan couldnât help but stroke the core and smile, âThe charm that emanates from you originates from this core, right?â
âExactly as you said, Mr. Smith,â Evelyn replied, covering her mouth to laugh.
Ethan rubbed his chin and asked, âThis Demonic Beast Core should be quite valuable, right? Why would you give it to me?â
With a hint of bitterness, Evelyn responded, âIâm just a woman without a background. If I want to climb higher, I must rely on a man.â
âBefore you, I considered Reginald Tucker, but now Iâve changed my mind.
Youâre more suited than he is.â
Ethan raised an eyebrow, âIs this an investment? A partnership?â
âYou can understand it that way,â Evelyn smiled.
At this moment, Ethan suddenly realized that he and Evelyn seemed somewhat similar.
Both were wholeheartedly striving to change their circumstances, yet had no background to rely on.
It was undoubtedly a difficult path to follow, and for a woman like Evelyn to arrive where she was today, she must have paid a great price.
âMiss Norton, I still donât quite understand,â Ethan said.
âIf thatâs the case, why donât you choose the scion of a Great Family?â
Evelyn raised an eyebrow, âMr. Smith, even if I were to attach myself to a powerful family, do you think I would be valued? In their eyes, I might just be a disposable plaything.â
âComparatively, investing in a stock with potential is the better choice â what if someday, you also become part of a Great Family?â