Betrayed, But Not Defeated novel Chapter 158

After that, Daniel left the place without a second glance.

At that moment, the oppressive energy that had been pressing down on him instantly vanished without a trace. As his mindset shifted, a surge of energy roared to life within him.

"The Heart Refining Phase is complete!"

Daniel smiled. This was the final phase in the Foundational Establishment stage. Having crossed this threshold, he was now a true Foundation Establishment expert. However, his spiritual energy was still insufficient to support a full breakthrough.

Back in the cultivation world, his longing for home had made his foundation unstable. But now, his cultivator's will was clear and unwavering, his foundation as solid as a mountain. The path ahead for him was wide open.

Olen collapsed to the ground, unwilling to accept his fate. Immediately after, the window shattered, and a fierce wind howled into the room.

Olen's body visibly withered away—this was the backlash of his scheme.

Daniel paid no further attention. Once he reached downstairs, he turned to Alden. "Bury him."

"Yes, Mr. Ashcroft!" Alden immediately said, then waved his men, who quickly charged into the building.

Handling this kind of task was no challenge for Alden.

Daniel then drove to Taylor Apothecary.

Zephyr was visibly excited when he saw Daniel arrive. "Daniel, how did it go?"

Daniel walked over to Luciana and gently waved his hand. The silver needles flew out from her body, and as they were removed, Luciana snapped her eyes open. A glint of clarity flashed in her eyes, and her gaze became lively once more.

"All done," Daniel said simply.

Luciana moved her body slightly. "What… What happened to me?"

"Nothing! You're awake now, and that's all that matters!" Zephyr said, tears streaming down his face.

"Okay, be careful!" Charlene hung up, but she was still filled with anxiety.

Meanwhile, at Ashcroft Cosmetics, Bridget Field ended the call grimly and reported the situation to Daniel.

Daniel listened silently to Bridget's report.

It was undeniable that everyone connected to him was now being manipulated by someone behind the scenes. It was as if the walls were closing in on all sides.

"I gotta hand it to the Crane family—their tactics are quite impressive," Daniel said, shaking his head.

But then again, as a hidden dynastic family, it was to be expected. They wouldn't act unless they were prepared to shake all of Qranross. Unfortunately for them, they had chosen the wrong target!

Daniel stood up and headed straight to the Geller residence.