After obtaining ten Essence Blood Pills, Brian Carter's cultivation efficiency increased several times. Relying on his recovery abilities, he spared no effort in pushing his potential to the limit, refining one Essence Blood Pill per day. In ten days, all ten pills had been refined. With the power of these ten pills, his aura underwent a tremendous transformation, now no weaker than that of an ordinary Organ-Refining expert.

"The Dongyang Sword Manual's cultivation method is extremely domineering, and combined with the approach of learning from others' strengths, my physique has grown significantly in just half a month. Because I'm cultivating both Tendon Transformation and Marrow Cleansing, as well as Organ Refining and Blood Replacement at the same time, I can't quite determine my exact level... But if I were to face the likes of Karen Miller or George Green again, even without relying on the sacred arts of the Chaos Divine Hall, I could still defeat them in battle."

With this, he finally possessed the power to protect himself.

Chapter 13: Blockade

The caravan continued on its way, but stopped when it was still four days from the capital of Lorraine.

They were waiting for someone.

Since there might still be lingering threats behind them, Brian Carter did not leave the caravan. Instead, he used the environment to cultivate in peace, striving to adjust his physique to the human limit, equivalent to a Blood Replacement Grandmaster.

The wait was not long. The next day, a group of four joined the team.

These four consisted of a young man and woman, along with two people dressed as guards. Notably, all four of them, without exception, possessed cultivation no weaker than the Organ-Refining stage. The two guards had even reached the peak of Organ-Refining and begun circulating their vital energy.

That night, while resting in a small town, Philip White specially came to invite Brian Carter to dine together, and introduced the two of them one by one.

"Young Master Brian Carter, these two are Young Master Philip and Miss Sophia White, the children of the owner of our Yunlin Pavilion. Their purpose this time is to travel to the capital, take the flying boat, and participate in the Hunyuan Heavenly Sect's outer disciple examination, hoping to join the sect and become members of the Hunyuan Heavenly Sect."

Philip White introduced from the side.

"So you are the esteemed children of the Yun Pavilion Master. My respects."

Brian Carter gave the two a slight nod.

"Greetings, Young Master Brian Carter."

The two saluted Brian Carter with a reserved attitude.

This scene made Philip White feel a bit helpless. He had already told Philip and Sophia White beforehand that this Brian Carter was no ordinary person, had powerful backing, and was likely to enter the Hunyuan Heavenly Sect's inner circle in the future. He had hoped his young master and miss would build a good relationship with Brian Carter early on. Unexpectedly, the two had grown up in Qianlin City, used to being praised, and couldn't adjust their mindset.

But as a servant, he naturally couldn't criticize them in front of his young master and miss. He could only smile and say, "Young Master Brian Carter is a renowned young talent in our Yunhuang City, with unfathomable cultivation. It's said his swordsmanship has reached the pinnacle, and his future prospects are limitless."

"That's not quite right. I've heard of Yunhuang City, and there are a few young talents, but the ones I know of are George Green, Ethan Brooks, Henry Foster, James Walker, and a few others. As for Brian Carter... he does have some reputation, but..."

Sophia White interrupted.

Philip White quickly said, "That's because Young Master Brian Carter usually keeps a low profile. In fact, he is the most outstanding genius in Yunhuang City. You may not know, but half a month ago, when Young Master Brian Carter left Yunhuang City, he single-handedly defeated many of the city's top talents, including James Walker, Henry Foster, and George Green. Even... even the Hunyuan Heavenly Sect's outer disciple Karen Miller could only fight him to a draw..."

"Is he really that impressive? If he's such a genius, why would the Zhuo family announce his expulsion? For a small family like the Zhuos, it's rare to have such a talented young man. They should do everything they can to nurture him, right? Could the rumors be wrong?"

Philip White's face darkened at once.

Can't you watch your words!?

Brian Carter also had no desire to waste more words with the two at the table. He stood up and said, "Philip White Steward, I have finished my meal. Thank you for your hospitality. I have a sword technique to ponder, so I won't disturb your meal any longer. Farewell."

With that, he left directly.

Philip White could only stand up, cup his hands to Brian Carter, and see him off.

After Brian Carter left, Philip White turned to Philip and Sophia White with a bitter smile. "Young master, miss, you really... missed a good opportunity to befriend Young Master Brian Carter."

But Philip and Sophia White didn't care. Philip even laughed and said, "Philip White Steward, father said we are adults now and allowed us to act independently. We are fully capable of judging our own actions. As for that Brian Carter, when you messaged me three days ago, I already had someone look into him. The conclusion was that he's just someone seeking fame. Although he's the eldest son of the Zhuo family head's line, he's said to be obsessed with women and neglects his cultivation. His level is supposedly only at the Tendon Transformation stage. Not long ago, he even made a huge joke of himself by giving up his chance to enter the Hunyuan Heavenly Sect's inner circle to Ethan Brooks... Truly blinded by lust. What qualifications does such a debauched person have to befriend us siblings? If I hadn't wanted to see what kind of person would ruin his future for a woman, I wouldn't have bothered to sit at the same table with him."