hapter 46 I am Jeff Ashcroft h Finished Raymond stared blankly . His lips parted as if his soul had been knocked out of him . He had made a name for himself in Mornwick with his remarkable medical skills since his return from training . He earned respect and admiration throughout the upper echelons of society . His reputation had soared , and his fees were in the millions . Even a powerful family like the Halloways didn't intimidate him . His decision to help stemmed entirely from his belief in his talent and his current mood . He had always thought his medical skills were extraordinary , not quite matching those of his master but still superior to most . However , he was utterly shaken by Leander today . Not only did Leander possess medical knowledge comparable to that of his master , but his inner strength was also formidable . Leander looked down at him with an indifferent gaze . Raymond immediately snapped to attention , cupping his hands in respect . " It's an honor to meet a true Sovereign . I'm really yielding ! " He is truly a Martial Sovereign ! Previously , Raymond hadn't regarded Leander highly at all . He had scoffed even when Gale referred to Leander as " Mr. Ashcroft . " However , he felt nothing but awe now . Leander appeared to be only seventeen or eighteen , yet he had already achieved the pinnacle of martial arts . The news of a Martial Sovereign under twenty would send shockwaves not just through Mornwick but throughout all of Astria . Raymond understood what it took to reach such a level because of his master's connections . He understood just how much effort a warrior had to invest to achieve the status of a Sovereign . Becoming a Martial Sovereign and reaching the peak of the martial realm required talent , hard work , time , and opportunity . Each of these elements was essential . In the past twenty years , Gareth had been recognized as the most talented martial practitioner in Astria and was currently regarded as the strongest . Yet , even he only achieved the status of Martial Sovereign by thirty . Now , young individuals surpassing Gareth's gifts had begun to appear as Astria's martial community flourished and new talents emerged like Ethan and Daphne . They were only sixteen or seventeen and already masters in their own right , just a step away from Sovereignty . But they would not reach that level before twenty , even with their extraordinary talent . A young Martial Sovereign like Leander had already surpassed all other talents and defied the 1/4 19:30 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 46 I am Jeff Ashcroft limits of history . How could this not leave him astounded ? 39 Finished " Hand over the item since you yield , " Leander said and pointed to the pendant on Raymond's chest . " This ... " Raymond's expression changed instantly . His hand tightened around the jade pendant , and he hesitated to give it up . Leander narrowed his eyes with a dangerous smile playing at the corners of his mouth . " Have you forgotten our wager ? " Raymond's face shifted through various emotions before settling into a forced smile . " Mr. Ashcroft , this pendant was a precious gift from my master when I left the mountain . It's a symbol of our bond . Please have some mercy ! " " I'll gladly give you anything else I own besides this pendant . How about that ? " It was clear he didn't want to part with the pendant . " I didn't force you when we made our wager , and you agreed willingly . Now that the outcome is clear , do you want to break your promise ? I don't care if this pendant symbolizes your bond with your master . The bet is binding and cannot be changed . Do you think I'm joking ? " The atmosphere in the room shifted abruptly as Leander's words fell . Everyone held their breath and was afraid to speak . The scene where Leander demonstrated his techniques from a distance replayed vividly in his mind . Both Dylan and Gale , being internal martial practitioners , understood that a Martial Sovereign's words held immense weight and were always kept . Raymond's expression grew tense as he took a step back . Facing a Martial Sovereign was daunting for anyone . Yet , he felt no fear despite his serious demeanor . He met Leander's gaze directly . " Mr. Ashcroft , while I did lose the wager , this pendant is a gift from my master , so I cannot decide this alone ! My master will not be pleased if you attempt to take it by force . He might come down from the mountain himself to confront you ! " Leander remained unperturbed . " No matter who your master is , you will leave this pendant with me today! " Raymond burst into laughter , his arrogance shining through . " There are still those who are stronger , though you're a Martial Sovereign . You likely lack 2/4 19:30 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 46 I am Jeff Ashcroft 32 Finished experience compared to my master ! My master resides at Listin Star Peak , and in the martial world , he is known as the Jade Emperor ' in the martial world " . Gale and Dylan , who had been quietly observing , suddenly trembled at the mention of " Jade Emperor . " Their expressions froze as if they had heard something unbelievable . " Jade Emperor ? " Leander's brows furrowed slightly . Raymond felt a surge of satisfaction by seeing Leander's reaction . His master held a prestigious position in Astria's martial community . Ninety - nine percent of martial practitioners would be intimidated by the name " Jade Emperor ." He would still be overshadowed by Raymond's master even though Leander was a Martial Sovereign . Raymond thought he could sense fear in Leander . However , Leander's next words left him speechless . " I've never heard of him ! " Leander's eyes were cold , and his patience had run thin . " Enough of this nonsense . You can leave after you hand over the pendant ! " He stepped forward as he spoke . " Mr. Ashcroft , don't ! " Gale exclaimed in alarm after seeing this and was desperate to stop Leander . But Leander seemed oblivious as he took another step forward . " Humph ! " Raymond didn't expect Leander to really take action . He scoffed and tossed out four black steel balls and then bolted for the door . The speed he unleashed was that of a master - level internal martial practitioner . He leaped ten feet and used the black steel balls as cover to escape the room . These steel balls were his homemade " blast orbs " filled with explosives . He believed he could buy enough time to flee even against a Martial Sovereign . Leander stood still and raised his hand slightly . He opened his fingers and effortlessly caught the four steel balls between them . Then , he threw a punch at Raymond's back ! Although Leander was ten feet away , the force of his punch reached Raymond in an instant and hit him squarely between the shoulder blades . Cough ! 3/4 19:30 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 461 am Jeff Ashcroft Raymond spat out a mouthful of blood and crashed to the ground . Finished Leander casually tossed the steel balls into the trash bin and then walked over to Raymond to remove the pendant with a commanding tone . " I'll take this pendant ! Go back and tell your master that he is welcome to come to Ravenridge to confront me if he has any complaints ! " " He may be known as the ' Jade Emperor , ' but my name is Jeff Ashcroft ! " Send Gifts 50 。 (