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Chapter 718 The Rescue of the Child

Steven watched Robin's figure standing in the sunlight, his mind drifting back in time.

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The young man's silhouette reminded him so much of someone from over 20 years ago-the legendary warrior from Draconia's military!

That figure had been his idol, the one he looked up to more than anyone else.

He had been the Dragon Lord-someone Steven had always admired.

At that moment, Steven found himself truly seeing Robin for the first time.

His face, his gestures, his way of speaking and acting-ll of it mirrored the God of War of Draconia's military forces,

For a long time, Steven stood there, rooted to the spot, trying to shake the odd sense of recognition.

He turned to look back at Robin, who was walking toward the pavilion, and wondered to himself why he felt this connection.

Could it be that after all these years of being bedridden, my mind is stuck in a loop, haunted by memories / can't escape?

The tragedy of Dragon Manor from that fateful night still haunted him, its shock and sorrow never fully fading.

Could it be that his grief from that catastrophic event two decades ago was making him project his memories onto this young man?

But Robin was just a young, skilled officer in his twenties.

Sure, Robin had saved his life, but it shouldn't make him see this man as the legendary Lord Dragon, right?

Robin turned to glance back at Steven, who was still lost in thought under the sun.

"Mr. Steven, what's on your mind? Come inside, and I'll give you treatment, Robin called out, his voice calm.

"You've been bedridden for over a decade. Your health is in serious decline. If we don't clear your blocked meridians soon, you might not make it much longer."

Steven froze, realizing that his deep thoughts had wasted Robin's precious time! He was the one who had saved him, after all!

Snapping out of his thoughts, Steven quickly nodded. Oh, yes... These past years, I've been lying in bed, unconscious. It's made me a little sluggish.

"Mr. Ramsey, luckily, you managed to help me with some needle therapy before, and I did feel some improvement, But I'm worried that...."

Robin gave a nod of understanding. "I fear that in just two hours, your body may no longer be able to withstand the strain.

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"Come on. Let's talk later. I'll give you a quick treatment

Steven walked into the pavilion and sat down

"Take your shirt off and sit still, Robin instructed.

After a brief hesitation, Steven removed his shirt.

As soon as Robin saw the countless scars on Steven's body, he paused,

His body was covered in wounds-bullet and knife marks that told of the battles he had fought in as Draconia's hero.

Each scar was a testament to the sacrifices made on the front lines, a badge of honor.

"Sit tight, Mr. Steven, I'll help restore some vitality to your body. These scars of yours deserve another 20 years of life." Steven shuddered.

Another 20 years! The confidence in Robin's words reminded him of someone from two decades ago. Before he could fully absorb the meaning of Robin's words, he felt 18 needles piercing his skin. Eighteen Spirit Needles!

The thought flashed through Steven's mind.

He remembered hearing stories about a mysterious figure known as Shadow-someone who served a great man and was skilled in martial arts and a miraculous form of needle therapy called the Eighteen Spirit Needles. It was said that anyone treated by them could avoid death itself.

How could this young man possess such remarkable skill?

"Mr. Ramsey-Steven started to speak.

Robin immediately cut him off. "Don't speak, Mr. Steven. You need to focus.

"Your meridians have been blocked for so long that they could rupture if I'm not careful. I'll make sure you're okay."

With that, Robin inserted the silver needles, placing them with precision in the 18 acupoints.

Instantly, Steven felt his energy begin to flow freely.

His pale, sickly complexion began to gain a touch of color. Even the white hairs on his head seemed to

warm up.

His body trembled as he fought through the intense pain, feeling like he was being torn apart by countless sharp needle

After 18 minutes, Robin gently removed the needles.

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After a sudden shudder, Steven coughed up blood, his body shaking

But soon, he exhaled deeply, feeling a weight lift from his body

His joints felt more flexible, and his skin had a healthier, more vibrant glow.

Robin turned to him. "Mr. Steven, stand up and test your strength."

Steven put his shirt back on, stretched his arms, and slammed his palm onto the wooden table in front of him.

The thick rosewood top cracked apart with ease.

Steven's eyes widened in surprise and excitement. "Mr. Ramsey

He bowed deeply. "Not only did you save my life, but you've given me 20 more years to live!

"I feel like I'm in my prime again.

"Mr. Ramsey, I owe you these 20 years. Whatever time I have left is yours to command.

"Tell me, Mr. Ramsey, what can the Lynches do for you?"

Robin shook his head. "I don't need anything from you. I only need one thing-

"I've heard that on the night of the Dragon Manor fire, you entered the grounds. Mr. Steven, do you remember?noveldrama

The Inspectorate has no records of this because you chose to hide the truth."

Steven froze, his face draining of color.

His eyes widened with panic as he looked at Robin. "Mr. Ramsey, why would you ask me about that? That was so long ago, and I

Robin's face grew serious. "There's no need to hide the truth from me. Some things are too important to be kept secret. You can choose to speak, or you can stay silent, and I'll pretend I never asked."

For a long time, Steven stared at Robin, his expression conflicted. Then, with a sigh, he spoke.

"Alright, Mr. Ramsey. Since you saved my life and gave me 20 more years to live, I'll tell you exactly what happened that night.

"On that evening, as the head of the Brighton Inspectorate. I was leaving a meeting is the South Garden. As I drove home, I passed Dragon Manor.

"I saw flames rising into the sky, so I stopped and ran inside.

"By the time I entered, the manor was already consumed by fire.

"Inside, I found the body belonging to the lady of the house. She had been stabbed multiple times but was still intact. She was already dead.

"I searched the place, but there

was no one else alive.

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"I knew something was terribly wrong.

"Just as I was about to leave to report it to the military leadquarters, I saw a shadow move across the courtyard

"And I heard a child crying.

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"When I looked back, the spot where the lady's body had been was now empty-a hole large enough for a child about a year old.

"I tried to find the palace's security footage, but it had been removed.

"Later, I found out that before her death, the lady had dug a hiding place for the son.

"The shadow I saw must have been the one who took the child and escaped