An Astronomical Medical Bill

Neither racial talent nor combat experience can compare to the Branch Manager.

Soon, a large piece of scale was peeled off Edward's tail with the twin blades, revealing a deep wound that exposed bone.

The massive blood loss caused Edward's vision to gradually blur, and the flames on his body were no longer as intense as before.

"Why bother, Mr. Edward? Consider this a lesson for you. If you dare to do it again, I'm afraid I'll have to take you to Utopia for further interrogation."

The Branch Manager brandished his two swords, approaching Edward lay on the ground, step by step.

This man still has a sliver of hope. The Branch Manager doesn't want to kill the lord's little pet; he might even get a severe scolding from the bank manager.

Therefore, the only plan was to cut off his two horns as punishment.

If Edward comes back to cause trouble again, the Branch Manager will have to report it to the leadership so that the lizard can be taken back.

What happens to him after he gets back is none of his business.

However, just as the Branch Manager was about to cut off the dragon's horns, Edward, who was lying on the ground like a dead dragon, suddenly sprang up, and even hotter red flames erupted from his body, enveloping him.

This flame is the lifeblood of the Red Dragon, and its temperature is extremely high; legend has it that it can even harm some Great Beast.

Theoretically, no living thing can survive in this flame. So what if this Branch Manager is incredibly powerful...?

"Underestimating the enemy is a major taboo on the battlefield, sir, you should also..."

Before Edward could even gloat for a few seconds, the Branch Manager emerged from the red flames, carrying two almost melted swords, and looked at him with a friendly expression.

To Edward's horror, the Branch Manager's skin, burned through by the flames, was visibly healing at a rapid pace.

In the blink of an eye, his flesh and blood had been restored to their original state, and a new suit had been formed.

"Sigh, maintaining elegance is a difficult thing, sir. You'll have to return one to me later."

The Branch Manager's clothes were now so close to his skin that walking down the street felt like he was running around naked.

However, in order to maintain his elegance, he's too lazy to care about anything now.

"What kind of monsters are you?"

"Monsters? The Gaul sorcerers and Sargon natives of decades ago often called us monstrous creatures, but we have always been loyal warriors of the great utopia."

The Branch Manager pinned Edward to the ground. Although Edward was no longer able to resist, cutting off his horns was a bit like processing food; a better cutting board was needed.

Ground level is a very good choice.

Just as the Branch Manager was about to make the cut, Wei Yanwu and a large group of other talents rushed over.

However, Adams wasn't among this group; the tiger instantly turned into a kitten when he encountered Utopia.

"Spare his life!"

A red light appeared in Wei Yanwu's palm, accompanied by bursts of dragon roars.

The Branch Manager was somewhat conflicted.

This is a bit tricky. My knife isn't fast enough or sharp enough; I'm afraid I won't be able to cut off Draco's dragon horns anytime soon.

Is another fight about to break out?

The Rat King, the deposed crown prince of Yan Country, and the Great Yan Forbidden Lord lurking behind them, ready to strike at any moment...

These people are all formidable fighters. If one were to fight multiple opponents without time to recover, even he himself could easily be injured and killed.

The Branch Manager previously held an intelligence position, so he lacked skills in large-scale combat and was completely unskilled in direct combat.

Wei Yanwu: "Your Excellency, please forgive this brainless lizard for what happened today. He drank a bit too much, and his cerebral cortex is not quite normal. We will send someone to apologize to you in the next few days. Please forgive him."

Stopping now is indeed good for both parties; the bank has basically suffered no losses.

But should we really let this dragon go?

"I think you've all forgotten that no one can run wild on Utopia's territory, not even the ruler of a country."

Just then, a deep, resonant voice suddenly came from the bank entrance behind them.

A burly man with the iconic Sarkaz horns on his head emerged from inside the bank, carrying a greatsword.

The man has red horns on his head, with leaf-like patterns.

The Sarkaz man had a very strong and powerful physique, and although his suit wasn't exactly tight, it accentuated his build perfectly.

He had a sign hanging on the right breast of his shirt that read "Bank Manager".

Hedley.

"Gentlemen, my name is Hedley. I came to this bank five years ago to serve as its president. Because Mr. Edward's behavior has seriously affected the dignity of Utopia, he must be punished."

"Gentlemen, you are certainly welcome to challenge me, but can you bear the consequences of being enemies of Utopia?"

Hedley's presence permeated the entire area, causing even the Great Yan Imperial Guard hidden in the shadows to tremble.

Hedley, originally Sarkaz people.

After Kazdel merged into Utopia, Hedley officially became a member of Utopia, and more than thirty years later, he volunteered and successfully passed the test of the Abundance Warrior.

Five years ago, Hedley passed the test of the Hundred Battles Abundance Warrior and successfully received an even more powerful blessing.

In the same year, he was assigned to Lungmen as a combat force and also served as the president of Utopia Bank.

He's even more powerful and has a much larger cup size than the original character, Hedley.

The Rat King whispered to the person next to him, "Wei Yenwu, do you think this person is powerful?"

"Based on the intelligence I gathered when I was still a prince, all of us combined probably wouldn't be enough to defeat a single Utopia soldier in this form with just two hands. In a fight, it would likely only take one..."

"A 10% chance of winning sounds alright."

"That's not what I meant. I meant that they could chop us all into pieces in nine seconds."

Wei Yanwu had never experienced the power of the Hundred Battles Abundance Warrior, but all the intelligence within the palace warned against provoking these madmen.

An ordinary Abundance Warrior could easily kill Edward, and now there's another super elite monster.

How do you play this?

Wei Yanwu could only sigh repeatedly, "What do you want to do to this lizard? Anything is fine as long as it doesn't become extinct and turns into an idiot."

Hedley glanced at the Branch Manager beside him, who immediately understood.

The Branch Manager replied, "It's just a minor punishment; all that's needed is to cut off the horns that represent their racial characteristics."

It turns out it was just cutting off a dragon's horns, no big deal?

Wei Yanwu glanced at Edward, who was lying on the ground half-dead, and finally felt a huge weight lifted from his heart.

This lizard from Victoria was a real tiger; it almost scared Adams to death.

But they said all they needed to do was cut off the horns on the head.

With a gloomy face, Wei Yanwu drew the Crimson Sky sword in front of everyone and then respectfully placed it in the hands of the Utopia Branch Manager.

"Sir, this sword is sharper and faster; please punish him as you see fit."

The onlookers:...

I initially thought Wei Yenwu drew his knife because he wanted to fight, but he chickened out on the spot.

Wei Yanwu: This isn't cowardice, it's social skill!

Without wasting words, the Branch Manager quickly removed Edward's horns from his head using the Crimson Sky Sword.

Looking at Edward's now bald forehead, Wei Yanwu couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

It came looking for trouble but ended up getting beaten half to death. Hopefully, today's lesson will teach this lizard a lesson.

Wei Yanwu carried Edward to the best hospital in Lungmen, only to find out that it was also run by Utopia.

Moreover, the fees were extremely high, quickly depleting the savings of the Lungmen trio.

Even the money meant for the Rat King's future wedding was used to save Edward's life.

Just a few hours ago, the group only had four members, but Adams now wants to divest his stake.

The wealthiest members of the group all wanted to withdraw their shares, leaving the rest of the group penniless.

At the same time, Master Huang also learned about Edward's situation and couldn't help but sigh.

"It's no wonder he's Talulah's father; the two are absolutely cut from the same cloth. You don't even need genetic testing to recognize them. They do things without considering the consequences at all."

Edward is still too young; he's only in his early twenties.

This kid didn't like studying when he was a child in Victoria, so it's not surprising that he stumbled as an adult.

Chapter 403: Exorbitant Medical Bills

Edward was admitted to the hospital on the third day, and because Wei Yenwu could not afford the high-end medical fees, he only woke up now.

If he could pay upfront, Edward could wreck the bank again that very night.

So it wasn't until the morning of the fourth day that the other members of the Lungmen team learned of this news, mainly because that was the day Utopia made Edward's horns into ornaments and hung them at the bank entrance.

Because the characteristics were so obvious, and because Hedley even bought a newspaper headline, news of Edward's defeat quickly spread throughout Lungmen.

Having learned the whole story, Adams finally gave up his plan to sell his shares. After all, if Master Huang really wanted to make things difficult for Edward, he would have been chopped into lizard paste by now.

"How is Edward?" Adams asked as he arrived at the ward.

"Not good, he probably won't be able to get out of bed for at least six months."

Wei Yanwu didn't want to give up on Edward, even though he had caused him a lot of trouble.

Moreover, his power will still be needed in the future, so the loss still cannot outweigh the value it can bring in the future.

Most importantly, they must be kind-hearted, not the stupid and wicked type.

What Wei Yanwu needs is a brother he can rely on. Edward, having learned his lesson, should soon realize that there are always people more capable than you.

What these kinds of people lack most is a blow to their pride. I really don't know what kind of life this lizard had in Victoria before?

Don't even mention him running away after he grew up; wasn't this guy punished when he was a child?

"Brother, how is Edward?"

At this moment, Wei Yanwu's younger sister, who had received the news, ran over, her eyes full of worry.

Wei Yanwu couldn't help but twitch his lips and tap Edward's hospital bed with his pipe.

"It's alright, at least his manhood is saved, but it was a near-death experience. He'll probably have to work for us to pay off our debts from now on."

Wei Yanwu's younger sister blushed, lowered her head, and said cautiously:

"I'll make him work hard to pay it back."

"That's more like it." Wei Yanwu raised his nose, and the nurse taking care of the patient next to him handed him a bill.

"Adams, you should pay for today's treatment." Wei Yanwu didn't even dare to look at the numbers on the bill.

Goodness, mid-range medical services are already this expensive, how outrageous must the high-end ones be?

Even Adams, the richest man, couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

After all, the Shi Huaiya Family left behind a considerable amount of assets in Victoria after leaving the city, and their wealth shrank by 80%. It's unknown how much more they lost during their journey to Lungmen.

Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger, Adams believed it was worth it.

"This is way too expensive!"

Although it hurt, Adams, as the team's financial backbone, gritted his teeth and took on all of Edward's future medical expenses.

After a while, Edward weakly opened his eyes.

"Wei Yanwu, am I still alive?"

Wei Yanwu dismissed his sister and angrily shouted, "Bastard, if you were dead, what would I be now? A fool who went to heaven with you?"

"I'm sorry, I was really too impulsive. It turns out that my so-called escape was just a joke in his eyes."

In this single battle, Edward and the entire dragon understood.

My existence is truly dispensable to that person in Utopia, and the idea that I might overturn the entire Victoria is utter nonsense.

An ordinary Abundance Warrior could nearly kill himself; how strong must the fully-formed Hundred-Battle Warrior be?

This is an unimaginable level.

In reality, Edward was already quite strong in combat; at least before he was crippled, he was the strongest among everyone present.