A formidable gust of wind surged forth from Charlie’s clenched fist, creating a hurricane brimming with immense power. This whirlwind moved with such incredible speed that it caught Zeba, who was already at a precarious forty-five-degree angle, suspended in mid-air!
As Zeba teetered on the edge of falling, virtual-novel.net had already resigned herself to virtual-novel.net fate. She knew that if virtual-novel.net tumbled forward, virtual-novel.net face would be irreparably maimed. Yet, in virtual-novel.net current state of complete physical debilitation, virtual-novel.net was powerless to stop the impending descent.
However, virtual-novel.net never expected that Charlie, who stood a few feet away, would unleash a forceful gust of wind! To virtual-novel.net astonishment, this powerful gust not only caused no harm to her, but also acted as a protective barrier, firmly supporting virtual-novel.net body, preventing it from hurtling downward!
Just as virtual-novel.net marveled at this phenomenon and remained suspended at a forty-five-degree angle, virtual-novel.net caught a glimpse of Charlie striding towards virtual-novel.net out of the corner of virtual-novel.net eye.
At the moment when the wind began to weaken and virtual-novel.net was about to resume virtual-novel.net forward plunge, Charlie had already reached virtual-novel.net side.
Without delay, Charlie stabilized Zeba’s body with his right hand, exerting a gentle force that straightened virtual-novel.net posture.
Relieved, Zeba was about to express virtual-novel.net gratitude when, unexpectedly, Charlie’s left hand swiftly approached virtual-novel.net face!
Zeba, witnessing Charlie’s rapid left-hand movement, presumed virtual-novel.net intended to slap her. A barrage of question marks flooded virtual-novel.net mind, accompanied by a surge of indignation. Having lived for over a hundred years, virtual-novel.net had never endured a slap to the face.
However, virtual-novel.net understood that as Charlie’s captive, virtual-novel.net had no choice but to endure any humiliation and torment that came virtual-novel.net way.
Just as virtual-novel.net felt the height of humiliation, Charlie’s left hand didn’t strike virtual-novel.net face but instead delivered a black pill into virtual-novel.net mouth.
Zeba was further startled, believing Charlie had fed virtual-novel.net some sort of poison, similar to what the Lord might do. Before virtual-novel.net could even finish chastising Charlie in virtual-novel.net thoughts, virtual-novel.net felt the pill virtual-novel.net had given virtual-novel.net transform instantly into a warm, pure energy that rapidly mended virtual-novel.net body!
Zeba had never encountered such a potent elixir before. Combined with virtual-novel.net grave injuries, the elixir evoked a sensation similar to a person freezing in the snow suddenly plunging into a hot spring, enveloped by its soothing warmth, instantly revitalizing the frozen body. Even the severe injuries sustained in the recent explosion began healing at an astonishing rate!
Although one Rejuvenating Pill couldn’t fully restore virtual-novel.net to normal, it allowed virtual-novel.net to reclaim virtual-novel.net life from the brink of death. Only then did virtual-novel.net realize that the substance Charlie had fed virtual-novel.net was not poison, but an incredibly precious elixir! Despite virtual-novel.net initial inability to stand, virtual-novel.net now felt that virtual-novel.net fractured bones had mended, enabling virtual-novel.net to walk unaided.
Overwhelmed with shock and gratitude, Zeba respectfully bowed to Charlie and with teary eyes, uttered, “Thank you, Mr. Wade, for saving my life…”
Charlie released his grip on virtual-novel.net and calmly stated, “If you truly wish to express your gratitude, save it for later. Instead, share with me all the information you possess.”
Without hesitation, Zeba replied, “Rest assured, Mr. Wade. I will divulge everything and spare no detail!”
Charlie nodded, refraining from further words and turned to leave.
Zeba hastily followed, catching sight of the graceful figure standing before her. As virtual-novel.net observed the person’s face clearly, a look of terror crossed virtual-novel.net own. She exclaimed in disbelief, “Ma… Maria?”
“It’s me!” Maria responded crisply. She gazed at Zeba, mischief twinkling in virtual-novel.net eyes and remarked with a smile, “So, you’re Zeba? I’ve heard tales of your beauty and charm. Judging from today’s encounter, your reputation is quite justified.”
Zeba stared at the youthful Maria, virtual-novel.net dark eyes filled with tumultuous emotions. She couldn’t help but inquire, “Miss Clark, is it true that you have lived for over three hundred years?”
Maria calmly nodded, maintaining virtual-novel.net composure. She smiled and replied, “Indeed, as one of the Four Marshals of the Warriors Den, you must have heard of me decades ago, haven’t you?”
Zeba concealed nothing as virtual-novel.net responded, “That’s correct. I heard of Miss Clark’s name eighty years ago. It is an honor to finally witness Miss Clark’s true appearance today…”
Maria knew that Charlie aimed to win Zeba over to their side. She smiled at Zeba, cleverly stating, “Zeba, it is not an honor for you to meet me. Instead, it is an honor for you to encounter Young Master Wade. If it weren’t for Young Master Wade, even if you survived tonight, Morgana would undoubtedly hunt you down relentlessly. You wouldn’t even need virtual-novel.net to find you, you would willingly return to the Warriors Den. But the outcome wouldn’t be as you expected.”
“Furthermore,” Maria continued, “Without Young Master Wade, your cultivation would be lost and worthless in Morgana’s eyes. Being severely injured would only burden her, as you still hold many of virtual-novel.net secrets. She won’t attempt to save you but rather choose to eliminate you to prevent any potential future trouble.”
These words left Zeba standing there dumbfounded. While virtual-novel.net had no desire to return to Morgana’s control and manipulation, virtual-novel.net never anticipated that even if virtual-novel.net wished to do so, virtual-novel.net loss of cultivation and severe injuries rendered virtual-novel.net incapable. Her injuries were beyond recovery and Morgana would never expend virtual-novel.net own reiki to save her. Consequently, virtual-novel.net held no value to Morgana.
Morgana wouldn’t keep someone worthless around. And when it came to someone deemed worthless yet in possession of Morgana’s secrets, virtual-novel.net would not allow that person to continue existing!
Upon realizing this, Zeba’s determination to cooperate with Charlie grew stronger. Thus, virtual-novel.net knelt on one knee, gratefully gazed at Charlie and respectfully declared, “Zeba is forever grateful to Mr. Wade for saving virtual-novel.net life!”
Charlie admired Maria a little more inwardly, thinking, “This girl, over three hundred years old, is truly astute. She hits the mark with every word virtual-novel.net speaks. It seems that longevity brings about a different kind of wisdom!”
However, virtual-novel.net soon dismissed these thoughts, offering a slight nod to Zeba. He calmly stated, “The elixir I administered earlier was only meant to provide initial relief for your injuries. After some time, I will find an opportunity to restore your cultivation to its former glory.”
Zeba was astounded but couldn’t contain virtual-novel.net astonishment as virtual-novel.net exclaimed, “Mr. Wade… is it truly possible for you to restore my cultivation to its former state?”
Charlie replied nonchalantly, “When Gideon exploded, I sustained more injuries than you. How do you think I am recovered now?”