Chapter 583

“Dr. Lloyd, Aspen and Christina seem prepared for something serious. We need to be cautious,” Lauren warned, her voice tinged with concern.

Francesca nodded in agreement, her brows furrowed. “Aspen’s always been proud and arrogant. She wouldn’t dare show up here and threaten to ruin Moonlit Apothecary unless she had absolute confidence in her backing.”

Andrew smiled faintly. “Her confidence comes from that hunchbacked old man standing behind her. His skills are decent. In Jayrodale, there might not be many who could stand against him.”

Lauren’s eyes widened in surprise. “That old man? He looks so frail he can barely walk. I didn’t think he’d be a master fighter!”

Francesca’s worry deepened. “That just makes it worse, Andrew. Aspen’s failures here have already filled her with resentment. I’m worried that after dealing with Madblade Martial Academy, she’ll turn her attention to you.”

Andrew snorted, a hint of disdain tugging at his lips. “Sure, he might be formidable to others around here. But to me? He’s nothing special.”

His words were understated. After all, the Five Convergence Pill had broken the first seal in his body, and Andrew could easily crush the old man with a single hand. If the second seal broke free, the man would not even survive within five steps of him.

Once the third seal was broken, Andrew would recover his full strength.

Meanwhile, Aspen’s gaze sharpened, her voice filled with malice. “Rodney, today is the day you pay with your life.”

Aspen savored the fearful glances directed her way. In Bridgefields, she had always been untouchable, and now she wanted to send a message here in Jayrodale: no one could cross her and live.

Rodney’s face darkened as he strode to the front. “Aspen, you arrogant bitch, who the hell do you think you are, coming here to challenge Madblade Martial Academy?”

His tone was venomous, and his eyes glinted with cold rage. He had been waiting for this moment, eager to crush Aspen after the humiliation she had caused him in the past.

Aspen sneered, crossing her arms. “Trash like you isn’t worth my time, Rodney. The shame you put me through will be paid back a hundredfold today.”

Rodney chuckled lewdly, his gaze roving over her. “Oh, please. Last time, I only had time to grab those ‘headlights’ of yours. This time, I’m going all in–let’s see you spread those legs and welcome me properly!”

His crude words triggered a chorus of laughter from the Madblade Martial Academy members behind him. They jeered and made vulgar comments about Aspen’s impending downfall.

“Mr. Sanford is definitely skillful in that area. That dumb bitch is finished!”

“I don’t know what this woman is thinking. She actually dared to mess with Madblade Martial Academy–seems like the last lesson wasn’t enough for her.”

“There’s no need to compete with her. Not only is Mr. Sanford here today, but Mr. Lincoln is also here to help us. Aspen is gone!”

Lauren frowned. “Dr. Lloyd, do you think Madblade Martial Academy can handle that old man?”

Andrew shook his head. “It’s going to be tough. Rodney may seem reckless, but he’s actually shrewd. He came to me earlier to forge an alliance, showing he knows how to adapt to circumstances.”

“But he doesn’t understand how dangerous that hunchback is, and it’ll cost him,” Andrew added.

Francesca pointed out, “But Mr. Lincoln is still here. He’s Madblade Martial Academy’s top master. He might be able to turn the tide, right?”