Medical Sage

Then, the milky-white light began to dissolve at an astonishing rate amidst the turmoil, as if it had never appeared, a shock to the soul.

This method was alarmingly similar to the secret voice transmissions of legendary peak powerhouses. Who on earth could it be from?

”Hmm...”

Seeing this, even Chen Fei couldn’t help but narrow his eyes. At some point, his pitch-black eyes, as clear as obsidian, had turned toward a shadowy corner nearby. There, an elderly figure with white hair and a stooped back had appeared.

The old man seemed extremely aged, with only a few, sparse strands of hair like dead grass remaining on his wrinkled scalp. His facial skin was as withered as tree bark.

Yet, his expressionless figure standing silently in the dark projected an indescribable and fearsome power. Even as Chen Fei’s gaze met his, he could clearly feel a fiery bright aura, like a slumbering volcano, hidden within the old man’s body.

If that power were to erupt, it would surely be a shocking and terrifying sight.

Noticing this change, Chen Fei knew, even if he were an idiot, that anyone who could make him feel such inexplicable pressure had to be at least at the Innate Middle Stage or an ss-Level Superpowered.

In other words, this old man is actually an ss-Rank superpowered being!?

Damn it. No wonder even Jack the Blade and his Martial Uncle Yama were so wary of the Nuo Deng Family, one of the three great Families of Light of the Holy Church of the Divine Holy Church. This heritage is indeed a bit frightening. After all, an ss-Level Superpowered isn’t some common cabbage you can find just anywhere, right?

As Chen Fei’s eyes continued to narrow, the stooped old man gave him a deep look and suddenly cracked a smile. ”I presume you must be a friend from that Eastern nation? You seem rather unfamiliar. To use an old saying from your Huaxia, you are truly a young talent.”

”Elder Sise!”

At this moment, Dagondo finally got a clear look at the newcomer. His pupils contracted, his face lit up with excitement, and his voice rang out, ”Elder Sise, the Glory Page is in his hands! I saw it myself just a moment ago!”

Elder Sise! Sise Norton!

If anyone from the European Continent who was familiar with him were present, they would likely faint from shock. This man, Elder Sise of the Nuo Deng Family, was the family’s most outstanding genius decades ago. Moreover, he was now one of the ’world-famous’ nine bishops of the Holy Church of the Divine Holy Church! He was undoubtedly a heavyweight who held sway over Europe and even the entire Dark World.

After all, that was a bishop of the Holy Church of the Divine Holy Church. Only at least an ss Rank Dominator was qualified for such a position. The name Sise Norton was absolutely renowned within these circles.

Therefore, even though Chen Fei was a mysterious Eastern powerhouse who could easily overwhelm Dagondo, Dagondo was still absolutely certain who was stronger. When compared to this venerable figure who commanded respect throughout the European Dark World... That lad could never match Elder Sise!

Now that a top-tier powerhouse from their Nuo Deng Family had appeared, he could surely snatch the Glory Page back. Definitely!

”I know. I sensed it just now. Leave the rest to me,” Elder Sise said, nodding calmly. He lifted his head again, his deep eyes studying Chen Fei’s youthful face as he offered a slight smile. ”Respected sir, perhaps we can get acquainted. My name is Sise Norton, from the Nodeng Family of Vatican.”

Hearing Elder Sise once again use the words ”respected sir,” Dagondo seemed to snap back to reality. His expression froze, and he felt his scalp tingle.

He knew full well that Elder Sise of their Nuo Deng Family was a very proud man. He would never speak in such an equal, even slightly wary and courteous tone to someone he considered his inferior. Yet now, he was doing just that.

Could it be that this Eastern Lad truly has what it takes to be considered his equal, to stand shoulder to shoulder with him? But… how is that possible? He’s so young!

”My surname is Chen.”

By the Arno River, Chen Fei looked at Sise with a calm, almost expressionless face. ”My surname is Chen, from Huaxia. However... I don’t think we need to get acquainted.”

Though he appeared calm, it was clear from his tone and the slight gravity in his eyes that deep down, he was not nearly as composed as his expression suggested.

He couldn’t help it. With his current power, dealing with an S+ Superpower User or a cultivator at the Early Stage Peak of the Innate Realm was easy enough, but an ss Level opponent… he was still somewhat outmatched. This was the true reason for the solemn look in his eyes. After all, S Level and ss Level are two completely different worlds. Even the so-called S+ doesn’t qualify for comparison; the gap is simply too vast.

”Oh, Chen from Huaxia, perhaps you need not harbor such hostility towards me. We can certainly sit down and talk. For Ancient Martial Artists of the East like yourselves, the Glory Page is a superfluous trifle. For our Nuo Deng Family, however, it is of extraordinary significance. Therefore, we are very keen to retrieve it and restore it to its peak state.”

It had to be said that compared to the reckless and arrogant Dagondo, the current Clan Leader of the Nuo Deng Family, Elder Sise was far more shrewd. His tone and his words were much milder, and he made no attempt to hide his intentions, just as he said.

Perhaps they really could sit down and talk.

”But this is my trophy. Don’t you think trying to snatch it from me right from the start was a bit disrespectful?” Chen Fei said coolly, not yet ready to relent.

”A trophy? Oh, my apologies. That was indeed our mistake. But would you mind revealing from whom you obtained this Glory Page?” Elder Sise asked slowly, a curious glint in his eyes.

”You want to know?” Chen Fei glanced at him flatly, then suddenly shook his head. ”If you’re looking to cause trouble for him now, you’re probably too late. Have you heard of a man named Jack the Blade? He’s an assassin. I got this Glory Page from him.”

”What?! Jack the Blade! Could it be...” Upon hearing this, Elder Sise’s expression changed, and the look he gave Chen Fei was no longer so gentle.

Of course, he knew who Chen Fei meant by Jack the Blade. He was a legendary assassin whose reputation echoed throughout the Assassin World of not just Europe, but the entire globe. He had even managed to assassinate a Vice Sect Hierarch of their Holy Church of the Divine Holy Church.

But that wasn’t the main point now. The main point was that they had already received news of Crimson Fang’s destruction and the legendary assassin’s demise. Now, Chen Fei was claiming the Glory Page was a trophy he’d taken from Jack the Blade. Could it be… Even with his composure and status, Sise couldn’t help but let his expression shift, his eyes fixed on Chen Fei as he slowly asked, ”You killed him?”

Hearing this, Dagondo couldn’t help but shiver, and his gaze toward Chen Fei was now a mixture of confusion and fear. If that’s true, what kind of tone was I just using with a monster like that?!

”So, this should be considered my trophy, right? Why should I return it to you?” Chen Fei said coldly, ignoring the question.

At his words, Elder Sise’s aged eyes involuntarily narrowed. The infamous reputation of the legendary assassin Jack the Blade was well-known throughout the European Dark World and beyond. Even Sise himself would not want to make an enemy of him lightly. Yet now, this troublesome figure had apparently been eliminated by the young man before him. This was something he had certainly not expected.

Still, as one of the bishops of the Holy Church of the Divine Holy Church and a genuine ss Rank Dominator, who had Sise ever truly feared?

Most importantly, there was the matter of the Glory Page in the young man’s hands. It was the Holy Artifact their Nuo Deng Family had been searching for for over a decade, the final missing piece of the Book of Glory. To simply let it go was unacceptable for the Nuo Deng Family.

And so, after a long, expressionless silence, Elder Sise finally looked up and spoke, his voice turning cold.

”Ordinarily, I would not wish to have a misunderstanding with a powerhouse such as yourself. However, the Glory Page is simply too important to our Nuo Deng Family, so I ask for your understanding of our difficult position.”

Elder Sise gazed deeply at Chen Fei, then added, ”Perhaps we would be willing to pay a price to have you return the Glory Page. It all depends on what you require.”

It was clear that while his tone was assertive and left little room for negotiation, he still couldn’t ignore the threat posed by Chen Fei, the man who had killed Jack the Blade. Thus, his tone softened slightly, leaving the door open for discussion.

The Glory Page was originally a Holy Artifact of their Nuo Deng Family, yet now they were willing to trade for it… That did show some sincerity.

”An exchange?”

Hearing this, Chen Fei’s eyebrows twitched, and a thoughtful look crossed his face.

Although he disapproved of their initial attitude, of trying to snatch things from his hands, they did have a point. A so-called Western Holy Artifact like the Glory Page, in the eyes of an Ancient Martial Artist like him, was indeed something of a trifle. Holding onto it didn’t seem to have much use.

With this in mind, his eyes narrowed thoughtfully. He then looked up, locking his gaze on Sise, and said slowly, ”I can give you the item, but you must agree to one condition.”