With Shadow Dread's intervention, Bidegla finally let out a long breath. Jennie's family was a colossal financial conglomerate, and with Bidegla's power, even a casual flick from someone else could spell doom for him. That's why he had to bring his master into the picture. Only with his master's involvement could Bidegla ensure Jennie's safety.

"Xuan Yue, let's call it a day. I'll visit another time," Shadow Dread said, bowing.

"Go on, go on," Master Xuan Yue impatiently waved his hand, as if he couldn't wait to kick them out immediately.

Driving his Lamborghini, Bidegla headed towards the city center with his master. Due to the limited seating, Stuart Buzer had to be left behind without any sympathy. However, with numerous subordinates, a single phone call would have someone pick him up. Bidegla didn't force him to come along. Besides, Bidegla was now carrying Shadow Dread. Even with a hundred times more courage, Stuart Buzer wouldn't dare to vie for a seat with his own master.

"Bidegla, this is the last time I'll help you. From now on, no matter what you do, I won't interfere. If you have any problems, solve them yourself. If you can't, don't come looking for me. Even if you die, I'll just pretend I didn't see it," Shadow Dread spoke, rendering Bidegla silent.

Indeed, he had already asked for help twice in just over ten days. If he asked for help again, Bidegla would lose face. But Shadow Dread was being too harsh. Was this really his master?

"Don't doubt my words. If you encounter any difficulties in the future and seek my help, I will assist you once more. But as the saying goes, three times is the limit. After I help you for the third time, our master-disciple relationship will come to an end."

With that, Shadow Dread fell silent, casting a somber mood. Bidegla, who had always been under his protection, understood that it was impossible to continue relying on him. If Bidegla developed a dependency on Shadow Dread, it would spell the end of his future. However, if he wanted to bring Jennie out, he couldn't do it without Shadow Dread's help. After this incident, Bidegla would not be able to ask for his help again. He would have to rely on himself for everything.

Disregarding the New Yang Building, at Shadow Dread's signal, Bidegla went straight to the airport in the Bamboo Sea City. Jennie Laura's family was not based in the Bamboo Sea City, but in a place called Beishi City. The city was directly named after Laura's family, a testament to their immense influence. Because Laura's headquarters were located there, Beishi City's economic strength ranked at the top every year, having long since evolved into an international metropolis, even more powerful than Bamboo Sea City. Of course, the majority of the business and industrial chains within Beishi City were under the control of the Laura family. They held the economic lifeline of Beishi City in their hands. As long as Laura fell, Beishi City would fall too. This was their domain, and foreign companies had no place here. With just a word from Laura, the mayor could be replaced immediately.

Standing at the exit of Beishi International Airport, Bidegla couldn't help but shiver. Then, he activated his martial arts technique, feeling much better. Bamboo Sea City was already cooling down, but Beishi City was even colder, with snowflakes falling from the sky. Winter had already arrived.

The airport was unusually bustling, and they flagged down a car at random. Bidegla and Shadow Dread headed towards their destination.

"Take us to the Mingyue Manor," Shadow Dread spoke, then closed his eyes and fell silent.

"Going to the Mingyue Manor is fine, but I can only drop you off about a kilometer away," the driver spoke, looking at the two of them with some curiosity.

"Why is that?" Bidegla asked, also feeling curious upon hearing the driver's words.

"The Mingyue Manor is not accessible to ordinary people. We drivers dare not enter, and if we were to force our way in, we might lose our livelihood," the driver sighed, then started the car.

The taxis they worked for were all under Laura's umbrella, so they had been warned from the very beginning that no matter who wanted to go to the Mingyue Manor, they had to park a kilometer away. Crossing that line would result in immediate dismissal.

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The requirements were stringent, and every driver was unwaveringly committed. No taxi had ever dared to enter the estate.

Therefore, very few people knew what the Mingyue Manor was like. Even the locals had never seen a report on it, only knowing that it was a residence for important figures of the Laura Group.

Finally, the driver dropped off Bidegla and Shadow Dread about a kilometer away from the Mingyue Manor and drove away.

Standing at a distance of a kilometer from the manor, Bidegla and Shadow Dread could clearly see the exterior of the Mingyue Manor.

It was massive, with no end in sight. It was like an internal city, shrouded in mystery.

Being only a kilometer away, Bidegla and Shadow Dread quickly approached. However, before they could reach the main gate, they were intercepted by several guards dressed in black.

"Unauthorized individuals cannot enter here. Please leave at once," one of the guards spoke, blocking their path.

"Take this to your master. I wish to speak with him," Shadow Dread said, producing a jade token from his pocket, the token of a spiritual servant.

It represented the outer identity of the godly sect. Bidegla also had one, but his was smaller and less exquisite compared to Shadow Dread's.

After meticulously inspecting the token and scanning it several times to ensure no bombs were concealed within, the guards finally spoke, "Wait here. I will inform our master."

With that, the guards muttered something into their communication devices and a tour vehicle arrived to take the guard away.

The guards were not ordinary people; Bidegla could sense a chilling aura emanating from them. This was the kind of aura that only people accustomed to life and death would possess, sending chills down one's spine.

During the short time they stood there, Bidegla observed at least four teams of guards patrolling the area surrounding the Mingyue Manor. The defense was so tight that ordinary people wouldn't stand a chance of getting in.

Before long, the guards' communication devices crackled to life.

"Let the two of them in."

"Please, come with us," the guards said, no longer blocking their path. They led the way, escorting Bidegla and Shadow Dread to a tour vehicle.

From the outside, the manor appeared mysterious, but upon entering, Bidegla was astonished. The Mingyue Manor was truly massive, resembling an ancient palace, even larger than a palace.

One could spend an entire day merely walking, without even coming close to seeing the entire estate. Villas were built among artificial lakes, making it an incredibly pleasant place to reside.

Furthermore, the landscaping here is impeccable, with numerous golf courses, each meticulously planned to perfection. Of course, in order to reside here, even Laura's family members must meet certain qualifications. Only those who have made significant contributions to the group are permitted to live here, or else they must be direct descendants. Aside from these two categories, others can only reside in this palace-like place by contributing to the group. Living here is synonymous with status and prestige, and every inhabitant is a crucial figure in the Laura Group. This is why the Laura Group has remained prosperous for so long - countless individuals have gone to great lengths to contribute to the group, enabling it to grow into a colossal commercial empire.

The cost of the Mingyue Manor alone is estimated to be over a billion, a truly unfathomable figure. After spending a considerable amount of time on a sightseeing car, Bidegla and Shadow Dread finally arrived at a European-style castle. Several people were already waiting there for a man with a stern and imposing demeanor, exuding an aura of authority. This is Maik Laura, the current leader of the Laura Group.

Upon seeing him, Bidegla was astonished, for this man not only appeared commanding on the outside, but also seemed to conceal a radiant energy within him. He was evidently a practitioner, with a cultivation level of at least internal strength. If Bidegla's energy were a small stream, then the energy within Maik Laura's body was like a mighty river, incomparable in magnitude.

"Welcome, esteemed healer, your presence truly brings radiance to this place," Maik Laura said with a respectful smile upon seeing Shadow Dread. In the eyes of others, Maik Laura was the most powerful figure in the Laura Group - with a single word, he could bring down any group worth billions or even tens of billions. However, in the presence of Shadow Dread, Maik Laura dared not act arrogantly, displaying a degree of deference that unsettled those around him.

Shadow Dread, also known as the living Wah-to, was capable of curing any ailment, with the exception of true death. Countless influential figures in Hanxia owed him favors, to the extent that with a single word, he could even shake the foundation of Hanxia.

In comparison, Maik Laura was not qualified to be proud, as he was essentially a junior in terms of age. Sometimes, money is not all-powerful, a lesson Maik Laura understood deeply. Having mingled in the cultivation world, he was aware of Shadow Dread's formidable strength - those capable of opposing him in all of Hanxia could be counted on one hand. A person of such caliber deserved the respectful treatment he received.

"Bidegla, this is the head of the Laura Group, Maik Laura. Get acquainted with him," Shadow Dread said to Bidegla in a manner that made it clear to everyone present that Bidegla was under his wing.

"Who is he?" Maik Laura's face registered confusion at the words of Shadow Dread.

"Bidegla is my sole disciple," Shadow Dread spoke, his voice remarkably calm.