Chapter 142 - 142: 142: Attention to the Battle Zone
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With just a palm strike, Ethan Smith dissipated Den Steele’s fierce attack and even knocked him to the ground!
Lying on the ground, Den Steele had blood spilling from his mouth, and he felt a sharp recurring pain in his chest!
“Ari Steele!” Commander Keller quickly stood up, his face filled with anxiety.
“No need to worry, he has just broken a few ribs.” Smith took a sip of tea and said lightly.
Commander Keller’s face turned sour, and with a tinge of displeasure, he said, “Ethan, even if you want to prove yourself, there is no need to be so cruel, is there?”
Ethan furrowed his brows, just about to speak, when Den Steele from afar suddenly shouted, “Commander Keller! This has nothing to do with Mr. Smith, I ampletely convinced!”
Afterwards, despite the pain, Den Steele managed to get up from the ground and gave Smith a bow, “Mr. Smith, I was indeed rude just now, I hope you can forgive me.”
This surprised Ethan; Den’s attitude before and after the duel was like night and day.
Looking at Den Steele, heughed and said, “I hurt you and you are not angry?”
Den shook his head, “It was indeed I who provoked the situation first, and besides, I feel that you had held back.”
Ethan Smith nodded and replied, “I only used 30% of my power.” Hearing this, Den Steele couldn’t help butugh bitterly.
“I was indeed too arrogant and ignorant.” Den Steeleughed bitterly.
The attitude of Den Steele made Ethan Smith appreciate him a little bit more.
Even though Den was arrogant, he admitted his mistakes and knew when to submit to a bet. At the very least, he was a man of honor.
Commander Keller who was standing nearby also shook his head saying, “This is just how Ari Steele is, he respects the strong.”
Ethan Smith slightly leaned forward, saying, “Please wait a moment, Mr.
Steele.”
Then, Ethan turned and went back to his room.
He took out a few herbs from the storage room, spread his palm slightly, and a spiritual fire danced in the center of his palm.
Ethan flicked his fingers, and the spiritual firended in the vessel.
With the aid of the spiritual fire, the speed at which Smith made the ‘Soothing’ increased several times. It was a pity that it was too unstable. After multiple attempts, the herbs werepletely destroyed.
Finally, on the sixth attempt, Ethan Smith sessfully produced the ‘Soothing’ pill.
“Damn, controlling this spiritual fire is really difficult.” Ethan couldn’t help but wipe his sweat.
Then, Ethan Smith came out with the ‘Soothing’ pill.
He gave the ‘Soothing’ pill to Den Steele and chuckled, “After eating this, the pain in your body will disappear.”
Den Steele took the ‘Soothing’ pill, swallowed it with some suspicion. A few minutester, indeed the pain in his chest vanishedpletely.
“It actually worked!” Admiration shone in Den’s face!
Immediately, he bowed and said, “Mr. Smith, I ampletely convinced, I misunderstood you earlier and here I offer my sincere apology.”
Ethan Smith waved his hand to show that he didn’t mind.
Then Ethan Smith said, “Take this ‘Soothing’ pill once a day, for three days at most, and your ribs will be as good as new.”
“Thank you, Mr. Smith.” Den said sincerely.
Commander Keller, who was standing nearby, also couldn’t help sighing, “It seems that Chief Richardson was right, Ethan Smith is indeed skilled in both medicine and martial arts! This trip wasn’t in vain!”
Ethan Smith, however, fell silent.
After a while, Ethan Smith shook his head, “Commander Keller, I am sorry, I
am not interested in the battle zone, could you please tell Chief Richardson that I appreciate his kind intentions.”
Commander Keller was taken aback and then jokingly said, “Ethan, it’s time to put away the act, isn’t it? You can’t stay aloof forever.”
On one side, a desperate Den Steele said, “Mr. Smith, are you still ming me? If that’s the case, I am willing to ept any punishment you give.”
Ethan quickly shook his head saying, “It has nothing to do with you, it’s just that I am used to my freedom and donlt like being restrained. I apologize.”
Commander Keller was silent for a moment, and then he said, “Ethan Smith, have you really thought this through? Joining the battle zone would only bring you benefits.”
“Thank you for your kind intentions, Commander Keller, but for now, I will not consider going to the battle zone. I am sorry.” Ethan Smith refused again.
Seeing this, Commander Keller could only sigh slightly and say, “It seems I’m going to have a hard time justifying this when I go back.”
Ethan Smith didn’t say a word. Whether Commander Keller could justify himself or not, had nothing to do with him,
The current Ethan Smith, indeed, is not suitable for the battle zone. Even though the resources in the battle zone are plenty, the restrictions are also substantial.
The most important reason is that Ethan Smith feels even if he goes to the battle zone, he won’t necessarily gain much attention.
Seeing this, Commander Keller had nothing more to say. After finishing hisst cup of tea, he quickly left with Den Steele.
After getting back, Commander Keller quickly reported Ethan Smith’s attitude to the Deputy Chief.
The Deputy Chief was somewhat surprised at Ethan Smith’s refusal. After all, countless people are dying to go to the battle zone.
“I’ll invite him in person.” The Deputy Chief said on the other end.
Upon hearing this, Commander Keller couldn’t hide his surprise, “Deputy Chief, Ethan Smith’s abilities and talents are indeedmendable, but aren’t we making a big deal out of it?”
The Deputy Chief chuckled, “You don’t understand. Ethan Smith’s capabilities are far beyond this.”
“As far as we know, the overseas Grandmaster who died not long ago, was killed by Ethan Smith.”
“Grandmaster?” Commander Keller’s face changed instantly.
“You must be joking. Judging from his Qi, Ethan Smith is just an Inner Strength Master. How could he defeat a Grandmaster…” Commander Keller said awkwardly.
Although he’s not a martial artist himself, he understands the huge gap between them.
The Deputy Chiefughed heartily, “This is precisely why we value him. Inner
Strength Masters are given due respect, but only a few have ever defeated a Grandmaster.”
“As far as I know, except for Ignacio Burke back then, no one could have bridged this gap.” The Deputy Chiefmented lightly.
Ignacio Burke?
Commander Keller swallowed.
“Deputy Chief, isn’t your evaluation a bit high … Ignacio Burke is a legend in the battle zone…” Commander Keller voiced some doubts.
On the other end, the Deputy Chiefughed heartily, “While he indeed can’tpare to Ignacio Burke now, the future is uncertain. Also… this Ethan Smith Imows how to make medicines. The Soul Nourishment Pill he makes is the rage all over the state, and themercial department ns to provide key
support.
Pausing briefly, the Deputy Chief carried on, “By the way, you’re apanying me to his factory for a visit tomorrow.”
“Understood!” Commander Keller did not say more, but simply gave an affirmative response.
At night, Ethan Smith sat alone in the courtyard.
In his palm was a flicker of me, and in front of him were regr herbs.
These ordinary herbs were carefully prepared by Ray Walters, even though they are not considered to be of high grade, they were perfect for practice.
“Whoosh”
A breeze blew past, and the herbs in front of Ethan Smith were instantly burned to ash by the spiritual fire.
“Failed again.” Seeing the ashes in front of him, Ethan Smith couldn’t help but bitterly smile.
Ethan had just started to control the spiritual fire. His control over the temperature was still not skilled enough, and out of the dozens of times he refined, he only seeded once.
“This instability may cause unexpected oues at the Traditional Medicine Conference.” Ethan thought to himself.
There was less than a week left till the Traditional Medicine Conference. With such a short period, it was almost impossible to improve his control ability.
“It seems like I’ll have to use regr fire for now.” Ethan Smith couldn’t help but wryly smile.
Even though this process is a bit slower, at least it’s reliable.
All night, Ethan Smith didn’t sleep, neither did Edward Green return.
Early the next morning, Ethan Smith headed towards the factory.
As the Traditional Medicine Conference approached, Ethan wanted to go and find Elder Hansen to understand some details.
During this period, Elder Hansen poured all his time into the factory. With Ethan’s Pill form, Elder Hansen could easily produce the Soul Nourishment
Pill.
Soon, Ethan Smith’s car arrived at the factory entrance.
But just as he reached the entrance, Ethan Smith saw a group of people standing there, led by none other than Daxon Johnson from the Johnson family..