Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 947: Chapter 742: Storm Alliance

Su Yuan took Antonios and quickly headed towards Storm City, the headquarters of the Storm Alliance, with Jing Chenghui.

Storm City, a large city by the sea.

Although most of the Western Desert is vast and sparsely populated, incomparable in terms of population density to countries like Huo Luo and Great Flame.

But as the base of the top five forces of the Sea Gang, Storm City is undeniably much more lively.

Tall buildings stand tall in the city, with houses closely packed together.

On the sea, as far as the eye can see, are star energy ships of various sizes, most of which bear the Storm Alliance’s emblem.

Jing Chenghui brought Su Yuan and Antonios directly to a spacious building in the center of Storm City.

Here is precisely the headquarters of the Storm Alliance.

Before the rugged-styled room, a group of people were already guarding the door outside.

Among them, two people exuded a strong presence, quite eye-catching.

One was an old man with a harsh face, looking even older than Li Su.

The other was a stern-looking man with blue hair, exuding a faint cold aura, causing others to unconsciously distance themselves from him.

The old man’s name was Yuan Shan, a veteran figure of the Storm Alliance, who had been following Xu Hengjiang even before he broke through to Burning Sun.

The stern man was named Teng Jinghua, whose reputation was quite significant.

It is said that during a sea beast siege on the city three years ago, Teng Jinghua froze a hundred-mile sea area, slaying star beasts, earning him great fame and the nickname ”Baili Binghe” or ”Hundred-mile Ice River.”

In the eyes of the Sea Gang, his strength even rivals that of the Twelve Fierce Moons!

In the Western Desert, the Twelve Evil Stars and the Twelve Fierce Moons are selected through the ”Western Desert Championship” organized by first-class forces like the Fire God Alliance and Red Sun Sect as part of the Central Alliance.

The Evil Star Tournament occurs every three years, while the Fierce Moon Tournament every five years.

If during this process, someone challenges and kills one of them, they can take over their position.

As long as it is an Evil Star or a Fierce Moon, they have a chance to join any force of the Central Alliance.

Besides this, they also receive rewards given by the Central Alliance, and their names resound throughout the Western Desert!

However, experts are among the people, and not everyone yearns for first-class forces or fame in the Western Desert.

Since coming to Storm City five years ago, Teng Jinghua has never left since.

At this moment, Jing Chenghui brought Su Yuan and Antonios over, immediately attracting everyone’s attention.

Yuan Shan scrutinized Su Yuan and Antonios, raising an eyebrow upon seeing Antonios.

”Jing Chenghui, is this the healer you mentioned, why is he a Northerner!” Yuan Shan shouted in a low voice.

Not only Yuan Shan, but the rest also cast wary glances.

Jing Chenghui frowned, ”Branch Master Yuan, Mr. An is indeed a Northerner. But if it weren’t for him, those dozens of poisoned brothers wouldn’t have lasted until now!

Among them are seven or eight from under your command. Mr. An, out of kindness, helped treat them, and yet you’re not grateful, instead choosing to question him?”

”So he was the one who treated them...”

The crowd realized, and their expressions towards Antonios softened a bit.

Teng Jinghua stepped forward, clasped his fists towards Antonios, and said, ”Thank you.”

Jing Chenghui explained to Antonios, ”Among those dozens of people, more than ten are under Branch Master Teng’s command.”

Antonios understood, ceremoniously returning the gesture with a smile, ”You’re welcome.”

Seeing this, Yuan Shan couldn’t say much more, just coldly said, ”Then let him in and take a look. If he dares to do anything to the Alliance Leader... hmph, don’t blame me for being impolite!”

Jing Chenghui frowned at Yuan Shan but could only be polite due to the latter’s high seniority, and said to Su Yuan and Antonios, ”Master Su, Mr. An, please follow me in!”

”Alright.”

Su Yuan chuckled nonchalantly and followed Jing Chenghui into the room.

Yuan Shan and Teng Jinghua also followed in.

Inside the room, a rugged-faced man was half-reclining in the hall, his face pale, skin dark, his demeanor extremely weak, appearing to be critically ill.

Xu Hengjiang didn’t even look, weakly saying, ”Brought people... again?”

”Alliance Leader!” Jing Chenghui anxiously approached upon seeing Xu Hengjiang’s condition, ”Alliance Leader, how are you?”

Xu Hengjiang managed a difficult grin, slowly saying, ”Don’t worry, I won’t die... I’ve already said, finding healers is useless... the previous four healers couldn’t do anything.”

Jing Chenghui said, ”Alliance Leader, this time it’s different, I’ve seen Mr. An’s Healing Skill before, it’s quite extraordinary, let’s try again!”

Xu Hengjiang glanced twice at Antonios, then his gaze fell on Su Yuan, discovering he couldn’t see through, his dazed eyes grew slightly more serious.

After a bit of pondering, Xu Hengjiang mustered some spirit, saying, ”Then let’s try.”

”Alright!” Jing Chenghui’s eyes lit up with joy, turning to say to Antonios, ”Mr. An, please!”

Antonios glanced at Su Yuan, seeing Su Yuan slightly nod, then stepped forward.

”Alliance Leader Xu, I’ll begin now,” Antonios reminded.

”Mm,” Xu Hengjiang replied in a low voice.

Antonios’ eyes focused, and he formed hand seals: ”Secret Investigator’s Touch.”

A circuit of silver Star Power lit up from Antonios’ shoulders, spreading along his arms to his palms and fingers.

Then Antonios rhythmically started to rub and gently tap various parts of Xu Hengjiang’s body.

Information regarding Xu Hengjiang’s muscles, bones, skin, nutrition, toxins, Star Power conditions... all flooded through the Touch of Discovery to Antonios.

After a good while of meticulous examination, Antonios opened his right hand, and with a flash of silver light, a small silver knife appeared in his grip.

”What are you doing!” Yuan Shan stepped forward a few paces, speaking in a low shout.

Similarly, Teng Jinghua’s eyes narrowed, his right hand already gripping the hilt of the long knife at his waist, as if he could slash at Antonios the next moment!

”Everybody stop.” Xu Hengjiang raised his hand, halting the eager crowd.

A master is indeed a master. Just now during that examination of his body, Xu Hengjiang already sensed that Antonios was different from previous healers.

Antonios maintained a calm expression, holding the small knife as he addressed Xu Hengjiang: ”Alliance Leader Xu, your condition is quite severe, we must first scrape bones and wash meridians.”

Scraping bones and washing meridians...

Unexpectedly, Xu Hengjiang did not hesitate, nodding: ”Go on.”

Regarding his own body condition, Xu Hengjiang was naturally the most aware. If it continued like this, it would only become harder to bear.

Even though capable allies had already gone to the Central Region to purchase the Fourth-Level Detoxification Pill, its effectiveness was uncertain, and the round trip would take considerable time, time that his body might not withstand.

Antonios reminded him: ”I need to exert all my effort, there may be considerable pain.”

”Hahaha... cough, cough!” Xu Hengjiang suddenly burst into laughter but was stopped by a cough.

Xu Hengjiang glanced at Antonios, the corners of his mouth lifting in a smile: ”Don’t worry, even if the bones are scraped off, I, Xu Hengjiang, won’t flinch!”

”Very well.”

Antonios gave a slight nod, then firmly gripped the silver knife, cutting into Xu Hengjiang’s body.

Jing Chenghui, Yuan Shan, and Teng Jinghua all looked over tensely.

When the knife cut in, no blood sprayed, leaving only a trail of silver light.

As the knife continued to move, Xu Hengjiang’s complexion gradually paled, his facial muscles twitching subtly, continuously.

Clearly, such pain was unbearable for most people!

Jing Chenghui’s expression couldn’t help but become tense, genuinely fearing Antonios might suddenly cause an accident.

After all, when treating those dozens of gang members before, it seemed there was no pain.

But Su Yuan understood this indicated Antonios was giving it his all, unable to spare concern for the patient’s pain.

As Xu Hengjiang’s breath grew weaker under the intense pain, Antonios’ left hand pressed five fingers onto Xu Hengjiang, then lifted them, pulling out several silver threads.

Upon closer examination, these silver threads were actually hollow.

From Antonios’ palm, green energy surged. With a mere thought, droplets of Vitality Water were injected into Xu Hengjiang’s body through the silver threads.

In no time, Xu Hengjiang’s previously pallid complexion visibly regained some color, seemingly revitalized with a large infusion of energy.

Jing Chenghui and the others heaved a sigh of relief.

However, Su Yuan noticed that Antonios’ forehead was now covered with a fine sheen of sweat.

Time ticked by slowly, and soon half a day had passed.

Jing Chenghui and the others remained motionless, quietly standing guard at the scene.

At that moment, a flash of silver light appeared, and Antonios put away the small knife.

Antonios’ face was slightly pale, his eyes bloodshot—a clear symptom of excessive spiritual power consumption.

High-intensity, high-precision healing isn’t simple.

Yuan Shan immediately went to Xu Hengjiang’s side to ask, ”Alliance Leader, how are you feeling!”

Antonios let out a long breath, unsteady on his feet as he stepped aside, suddenly stumbling as if to collapse, but a hand held him by the shoulder, firmly supporting him upright.

Antonios looked at the nearby Su Yuan, giving a wry smile as he regained his footing: ”Thank you, boss.”

”Take a rest over here.” Su Yuan guided Antonios to sit on a nearby chair.

Su Yuan asked, ”How does it look?”

Discussing this, Antonios’ expression turned serious: ”I gave him a thorough cleansing, removed most of the toxins, but the poison source remains, so the situation is still concerning.”

”Is it that tricky...” Su Yuan narrowed his eyes; if even the current Antonios couldn’t completely heal him, it certainly was no ordinary toxin.

By this time, Xu Hengjiang had already walked over step by step, at least able to move basically.

Xu Hengjiang clasped his hands together, bowing: ”Mr. An, thank you very much.”

Antonios waved his hand, standing up: ”Alliance Leader Xu, the poison in you is quite potent. I have temporarily removed most of it, but not eradicated it completely.

Moreover, though you have barely regained mobility, you must also take good care, avoiding use of Star Power to prevent this toxin from spreading again.”

”What, it’s not fully cured yet?” Yuan Shan immediately furrowed his brow tightly.

Jing Chenghui sincerely added: ”Mr. An, your Healing Skill is so strong; please, you must cure our Alliance Leader!”

Nearby, although Teng Jinghua said nothing, he also clasped his hands towards Antonios.