Chapter 43: Uninvited Guest

Thomas' words caused Miguel to tremble, finally snapping him out of his shock. He quickly walked over to Ruxley, bowing deeply as he apologized, "My young friend—no, sir, I was blind and foolish just now, offending you. Please, I beg your forgiveness. Spare our Doyle family!" Miguel's voice was filled with humility, a stark contrast to his earlier arrogance. Ruxley looked at him, a teasing smile on his face. "Oh? Now you're afraid?" Miguel let out an awkward laugh, wiping the sweat from his forehead, not daring to meet Ruxley's eyes. Seeing Miguel's fearful expression, Ruxley said calmly, "If you want me to spare you, it's not impossible." Miguel quickly promised, "As long as you're willing to forgive us, we'll agree to any of your conditions." Ruxley raised an eyebrow. "Is that so?" Miguel dared not say otherwise, nodding repeatedly. "Of course! Whatever your request, our Doyle family will fulfill it without hesitation." "Very well," Ruxley said, adjusting his sleeves. "I want your Doyle family to help me collect two hundred high-grade medicinal herbs that are at least a hundred years old within a month. You won't need to pay for them; just find them for me." Although Ruxley had acquired quite a few herbs today, they were far from enough for his needs. The Doyle family, being one of the largest herbal suppliers in the Saultrouge Kingdom, specialized in the herbal business. They had far more resources and connections than Theoleon and his associates. With the Doyle family's help, Ruxley was confident they could gather a large number of high-grade herbs in a short period. What? Two hundred herbs? This... Hearing Ruxley's demand, Miguel's face turned pale with shock. "Sir, that... that's just too much! Even with all our Doyle family's resources, it would be impossible to collect so many high-grade herbs within just one month!" Medicinal herbs over a hundred years old weren't exactly cabbages growing by the roadside, easily obtainable. Even for a family like the Doyles, possessing only a few dozen of such herbs was already the result of decades of accumulation. For Ruxley to ask for two hundred at once—this was simply impossible. Ruxley's face darkened as he asked coldly, "Then how many can you collect?" Miguel originally wanted to say fifty at most, but under Ruxley's icy stare, he gritted his teeth and said, "One hundred! In one month, our Doyle family will gather one hundred high-grade medicinal herbs that are over a hundred years old. Will that suffice?" This was the absolute limit the Doyle family could achieve. If Ruxley was still not satisfied, there was nothing more they could do. Ruxley narrowed his eyes, pondering for a moment before nodding. "Fine, one hundred herbs it is. In one month, I expect to see them. And I warn you—don't try to trick me with subpar goods, or you'll face the consequences." With that, Ruxley handed his contact information to Miguel and turned to leave Kyushu Hotel. Miguel watched Ruxley's retreating figure, his face covered in a bitter smile. This time, the Doyle family would have to empty out all their reserves. Thomas stepped up beside Miguel, sighing, saying, "Miguel, do as the Elder instructed. Gather as many herbs as possible. That man... is not someone our Doyle family can afford to provoke." Miguel's face was filled with shock as he asked, "Thomas, who exactly is he to make you so respectful? Is he a War God?" "If he were just a War God, that would be easier," Thomas replied solemnly, taking a deep breath. "Miguel, I'm not entirely sure of his identity, but just remember this: from now on, never cross that man." "Otherwise, with a single word, our Doyle family could be wiped off the face of the earth, and even if the Martial Department intervened, they wouldn't be able to save us!" What? Miguel's face turned pale with fear. He never imagined that Ruxley's status would be so terrifying. Thank goodness he had called Thomas over today; otherwise, the Doyle family would likely have faced grave consequences. Without wasting another second, Miguel pulled out his phone and immediately issued an order to all the core members of the Doyle family. "Mobilize every resource at our disposal and gather as many high-grade medicinal herbs over a hundred years old as possible, no matter the cost!" Miguel gripped his phone tightly, his eyes flashing with determination. Although the Doyle family had inadvertently offended Ruxley, this also presented an opportunity. If they could collect enough herbs and fulfill Ruxley's request perfectly, they might win his favor and form a connection with this mysterious figure. With Ruxley backing them, the Doyle family might soar to new heights, welcoming a new era of growth. After leaving Kyushu Hotel, Ruxley got into his car and returned to Riverside Gardens, ready to start refining the herbs. Meanwhile, at the Hi-Tech Park in Shiphay City, the headquarters of Noctis Group was suddenly visited by a group of unwelcome guests. A burly man with a scarred face led a gang of black-clad men who stormed into the office building like a pack of wolves. There were at least twenty or thirty of them, all with fierce expressions, like ravenous wolves ready to pounce on their prey. Moreover, these men were clearly hardened fighters, each exuding a powerful aura. Together, their combined ferocity almost made the staff of Noctis Group wet themselves in fear. But what terrified everyone most was the scar-faced man leading the group. He was over two meters tall, with a physique as broad as a bear and muscles bulging like steel cables, giving the impression of an iron fortress. His overwhelming presence made it feel like the air itself was suffocating. The security guards at Noctis Group paled when they saw him. "Tigra! It's Tigra! What is he doing here?" "Has our Noctis Group ever offended Tigra? Why would he suddenly bring his men to our doorstep?" "Yeah, Tigra is the head of Tiger Gang! It's said he was once just an ordinary country boy, but when he came to Shiphay City, he fought his way to the top with his iron fists, becoming a notorious figure in the city's underworld!" "That's right! Tigra is not only strong but also ruthless! In the past few years, he's crippled dozens of people in Shiphay City—if not a hundred. Every time he makes a move, his target is left either crippled or worse. He's a truly vicious man!" "We're doomed! With Tigra barging in like this, could it be that he's here to target our company?"