Chapter 89

Icarus informed Isaac about the situation with Edith. As it involved Ruth's safety, Isaac took it seriously and hurried to the scene. Isaac took Edith away while Ruth remained silent, simply too exhausted to find the strength to speak. Drained and in need of rest, she applied for leave and then headed home. In the afternoon, Icarus lay on the table with his eyes closed. His mind was active despite the stillness, calculating the Energy Devouring Technique. He realized its potential after last night's research. With a bit more time, he could enhance the technique to become a cultivation method that absorbed spiritual energy instead of life energy. ... Zion was in the VIP ward of the city hospital, lying in bed with his left cheek wrapped in thick gauze. A middle-aged man with a commanding presence stood angrily beside the bed. His name was Ryan, and he was influential in both the underworld and law enforcement. Last night, Ryan was in Sunderland having a business meeting with a c