Five minutes later, the doorbell rang.
I knew it must be the delivery of the medicinal herbs.
Opening the door, I found several people standing outside. There were no delivery workers; instead, there were two elderly men and a young girl.
The three were holding a large pile of herbs, and there was also a neatly arranged stack on the floor.
I recognized two of them as Larry Martin and his granddaughter Stephanie Martin.
As for the other elderly man, I didn't know him, but from the aura of the other, I could tell they were of the same ilk.
"Mr. Martin, don't tell me your Charity Hall can't even afford workers, bringing this personally?" I joked.
Mr. Martin smiled awkwardly and explained, "Mr. Johnson, we didn't intend to disturb you, but we were really afraid the workers might not handle the herbs properly, so I personally brought Stephanie and a friend here... If we've disturbed you, please forgive us."
"Come in then."
I invited the three inside.
The three carefully placed the herbs on the round table in the living room.
Even though these three had seen much in the world, they were still slightly amazed by the opulent decor.
The penthouse at The Celestial Tower—the price is something most people can't bear, more terrifying than most of Brooksdale's villas.
Larry Martin was surprised initially when he saw David taking a taxi to Charity Hall today. Now seeing where David lives, it seemed normal.
It seems this young Grandmaster wants to keep a low profile outside.
Stephanie Martin was also slightly astonished upon entering. In her impression, whether judging by his attire or aura, David was a poor man. But now it was clear that David's wealth far exceeded hers. Remembering her endless insults that day, calling him a country bumpkin, Stephanie felt her face burning, even wishing she could find a hole to crawl into.
If someone living in the penthouse at The Celestial Tower is a country bumpkin, then what does that make her, Stephanie Martin?
The three moved all the herbs inside, and I wanted to pour them a glass of water, but unexpectedly, since I had just moved in, there was no water. I couldn't possibly let them drink pool water.
"Um... I'm really sorry, I don't stay here often, and there's no water... How about I go downstairs and buy some for you?"
Larry Martin shook his head repeatedly, "Mr. Johnson, we're not thirsty... We actually have another matter..."
I naturally knew they had other motives, so I directly sat on the sofa and said indifferently, "Go ahead."
As soon as I finished speaking, Dennis Williams stepped forward and knelt in front of me, "I am Dennis Williams, thank you for saving my life, Grandmaster Miller!"
Hmm?
Saving life?
I was a bit confused. Recently, I had only saved Samuel Thompson. Where did this old man come from?
"What are you..."
Dennis Williams quickly explained, "Grandmaster Miller, truth be told, I am Stephanie's master. I taught her martial arts, and you modified the Seven Suns mental method, which not only broke my martial arts bottleneck but also ensured my future cultivation won't be hindered! From now on, you are my benefactor!"
I realized that my modification of Stephanie's flawed cultivation technique inadvertently saved Dennis Williams's life.
Thinking of something, I curiously asked, "You just called me a Grandmaster, what does that mean? Is being a Grandmaster impressive?"
Upon hearing my question, not only Dennis Williams was stunned, but the Martin grandparents were too!
A Martial Arts Grandmaster not knowing what a Grandmaster means?
Is he really a Martial Arts expert who can release True Qi externally?
The division of realms is the first lesson for everyone entering Martial Arts!
How did David reach this realm without knowing even the most basic things?
Seeing everyone's shock, I quickly explained, "I just came down the mountain recently, so I'm not very clear about Eldoria's martial arts divisions, please enlighten me."
Dennis Williams finally understood and earnestly said, "Grandmaster Miller, Eldoria's martial arts system is like this: when one first enters martial arts, it's divided into Outer Strength and Inner Strength. Inner Strength is further divided into Small Success, Great Success, and Peak. After that comes Half-step Transformation, and beyond that is the Transformation Grandmaster, the state that you are in."
I squinted slightly. This realm is indeed different from what the old man told me.
But it's normal; the cultivation technique I practice isn't comparable to Eldoria's public Martial Arts techniques.
The old man had told me the real cultivation realm divisions are: Body Tempering Realm, Origin Opening Realm, Qi Movement Realm, Separation and Reunion Realm, True Essence Realm, and Divine Travel Realm, each divided into nine levels!
As for realms beyond the Divine Travel Realm, they are even more terrifying, but I'm not qualified to know them yet.
My current realm should be at the fifth level of the Origin Opening Realm.
According to Dennis Williams, Eldoria's Martial Arts Grandmasters should be between the Origin Opening Realm and the Qi Movement Realm.
This was much stronger than I had imagined.
I wondered what realm the person in Silverwood was in!
Is he a Grandmaster?
Or an existence beyond that?
"Are there many Grandmasters in Eldoria?" I asked solemnly.
Dennis Williams thought for a few seconds and replied, "Grandmaster Miller, openly, there are fifty Grandmasters in Eldoria, ten top-tier Grandmasters, but it's unknown how many are hidden. Based on my speculation, there must be stronger existences beyond Grandmasters, but with my current standing, it's hard to reach them.
Moreover, one thing is certain: most of these Grandmasters have some connection with the families of Eldoria.
As long as a family has a Grandmaster in charge, its status will inevitably rise! Although now is an era of technology and law, the part of people truly in power all have martial arts experts by their side."
I lightly tapped my thigh with my fingers, pondering the current situation, and then continued asking, "What about Brooksdale? What is the martial arts situation in Brooksdale?"
Dennis Williams glanced at Larry Martin, "Regarding Brooksdale's situation, Brother Martin should know better than me."
Larry Martin didn't hesitate and explained, "If we talk about the main forces in Brooksdale, the four families must be mentioned. In terms of power, they should be the Miller Family, Wood Family, Morris Family, and The Hernandez Family. The Miller Family has the strongest heritage and power, while The Hernandez Family is the weakest... but don't underestimate The Hernandez Family. If the old master of The Hernandez Family returns, it will be different.
Unfortunately, a few days ago, I don't know who The Hernandez Family offended, but both father and son were tragically killed at home, and The Hernandez Family has now been kicked out of the four families, replaced by the Rogers Family."
I had heard Jack Hernandez mention before that The Hernandez Family had a Grandmaster cultivating at Mount Grizzly and even used this person to threaten me.
Now, The Hernandez Family's old master must know about what happened to The Hernandez Family, but I don't know when he will return.
Although I had done it very cleanly at the time, leaving no evidence, if the other side is mindful, they will definitely suspect me!
Jennifer Mitchell already suspected me, so surely others will too!
As for the Miller Family, Wood Family, Morris Family, and Rogers Family, I indeed have acquaintances among the current four families!
The most memorable one is Samantha Miller!
That high-above woman who played with me!
If it hadn't been for five years ago when she humiliated me in front of the entire school!
I wouldn't have lost all motivation!
Nor would my parents have cried every day!
And they wouldn't have gone to the Mistwood Manor banquet for my dignity!
Five years have passed, I clearly remember everyone's face back then!
And remembers how each family's children called me trash in front of my parents!
I also remember the stubbornness in my parents' bloodshot eyes when they stood up for me!
In their eyes, their son was never trash! No one had the right to insult him!
"Samantha Miller, this time back, I'll make sure you understand what is truly unattainable!" I thought to myself.