The agreement on the Highsea has been settled. All that remained was for time to slowly pass and let matters ferment.
After all, the Damrons also needed a long time to gather their forces for such a grand battle, for it concerned their family's reputation and their very survival.
On the other hand, Matthew seemed somewhat subdued.
After the initial fervor of the challenge had died down, things had gradually settled. Additionally, the finishing work of the Martial League's first stage competition was wrapping up, and various spectator nations were starting to return.
The once bustling city of Bainbridge suddenly appeared somewhat deserted.
In his leisure, Matthew went to the backyard of Renew Pharmaceuticals.
The hidden sect disciples had already departed, and within the yard, the golden leaves rustled more than before. The once lively courtyard was now empty, devoid of any presence. The residual laughter and joy had been dispersed into the wind.
After Shawn had sent his greetings the day before, he hurriedly returned to Mightwater. Of course, Salazar accompanied him back to Eastshire. He said he had enough of staying in Bainbridge.
As for Matthew, his primary purpose in coming was to retrieve the herbs he had stored in the room. However, before he could open the door, he heard a commotion from behind.
"Dr. Larson?"
Turning around, Matthew was met with a slight smile from the person who had approached.
"It's really you, Mr. Larson. I thought you wouldn't come back here again.
"Oh, that reminds me, the Goddess of Meteora asked me to give you this before she left."
As he spoke, the staff handed him an envelope with a red face and quickly dashed away.
Matthew took a gander at the envelope.
He smiled faintly and continued on his way. The budding atmosphere of the courtyard was extinguished, leaving only the accumulating pure white snow.
In the following days, Matthew returned to his state of cultivation, and under his continuous practice, the Solitary Nine Needles became more and more proficient.
With the power of his spiritual energy, he could already use a single needle freely. As for the double needles, although Matthew could control them simultaneously, their stability and lethality were greatly reduced.
Moreover, the Solitary Nine Needles were not limited to offensive capabilities. They also had extraordinary effects in treating illnesses and ailments. Their ability to administer medicine, guide energy flow, and clear meridians surpassed that of ordinary silver needles by several folds.
Matthew stared at the metal needle within the black rosewood box in front of him and narrowed his eyes. Then, one of the metal needles shot forth like a streak of lightning, swiftly rotating around Matthew as its center.
The metal needle itself was extremely small, and with its incredibly high speed, it vanished from sight for a moment.
Outside, even though the Highsea challenge had not yet begun, those with ulterior motives had already begun employing underhanded tactics.
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