Chapter 267 The Apostles

An hour and a half later, Li Mochen lay on the sofa in the reception room, letting a mid-level holy healer hired by Nathan Sports Group treat his injuries.

"Fortunately, it's just a crack in the seventh to eighth ribs; no need for divine healing. Just take some medicine, and it will heal naturally."

"This won't affect A Mo's match next week, will it?"

Karl touched his nose: "We've come this far; it would be a shame to lose because of an injury."

"No! His constitution is very strong. With some medicine, he'll be fully recovered in two or three days."

The holy healer shook his head with certainty: "This isn't a difficult injury. If necessary, we could also use holy healing."

"No need."

Li Mochen stood up, covered in bandages: "I can handle this minor injury myself. Thank you, Mr. Utred."

"You're welcome. Nathan paid me a generous fee and donated thirty thousand gold shields to my church."

The holy healer smiled as he picked up his medical kit: "Then I'll take my leave, Mr. Wiltonstein. One last reminder: in this wrestling sport, it's best to know your limits. I guess you must have encountered at least a level-seventeen strongman."

After Karl saw the man out, Li Mochen smiled and patted Hazel's head: "Why the long face? It's not your fault. No one would have fared better in your situation."

Hazel gave a bitter smile and shrank back, afraid of hurting Li Mochen again.

"I have to thank you, Andre. You saved me, pulled me out of despair, out of hell, and gave me things I never imagined. But not only can I think of no way to repay you, I've even hurt you."

"Why repay me? You're my sister now, right?"

Li Mochen pulled Hazel closer. She resisted slightly, and suddenly flames burst from her body, startling her and making the black fire even more rampant. But the true energy Li Mochen sent into her quickly suppressed the flames.

"Don't worry, Hazel. You can't control it now, but that doesn't mean you never will. It just takes practice. I'll guide you. Trust me, OK?"

Seeing Hazel's emotions calm a little, Li Mochen smiled: "I've commissioned Nathan Sports Lab to make two sets of armor for you. They'll help you control your strength and the Calamity Flame, letting you move like a normal person. You can wear them until you have enough control."

"Those two sets of armor are expensive. According to your design specs, they'll cost at least five hundred thousand gold shields each."

Karl walked back in, looking at Hazel with strange eyes: "I'm really curious about what she went through yesterday. She suddenly grew to fifteen or sixteen and turned into a humanoid dragon."

The word 'dragon' clearly triggered Hazel, causing a few wisps of black flame to emerge again.

Li Mochen shot Karl a fierce glare: "Don't mention that in front of her from now on, okay? Her body underwent an inhuman transformation; it's a very painful memory."

"I'm sorry!"

Karl immediately became serious, realizing his mistake: "Sorry, Hazel! Please forgive me. It was my fault."

Hazel pursed her lips and nodded slightly, indicating she didn't mind. She knew Li Mochen didn't want others to know about her usurping the power of the Calamity Flame Dragon Girl, so she wisely said nothing more.

"I've already contacted the renovation company. They'll start work tomorrow. They said it'll take about five to six days. The cost will be covered by our company, so don't worry. Also, about what you mentioned—buying another floor in the Unicorn Apartments to build a more professional training facility—Mr. Peyton got back to me. You don't need to worry about that, A Mo. Due to structural issues, the Unicorn Apartments can't be professionally modified. Nathan Sports Group can buy a fitness club in the nearby Birch Building instead. It's less than seventy meters from the Unicorn Apartments, with plenty of space, even room for an indoor track. We'll equip it with the latest, best, and most professional training equipment. This is for your dragon vein and Hazel, right? We guarantee the equipment won't break easily."

Karl continued sheepishly: "For the next few days, you can stay on the second floor or at Angela's place. I bet she'd welcome you. And the two sets of armor should arrive by tomorrow morning at the latest."

He didn't dare stay long, reminding Li Mochen to take care of himself before hurrying off.

After seeing him out, Li Mochen patted Hazel's head again: "Show some spirit, girl! Where's the courage you had when you fought the Calamity Flame Dragon Girl Adriana yesterday? Hazel, you weren't afraid of a demigod. EMMM~ Now you're a demigod too. How many things in this world are worth fearing? From now on, if someone rubs you the wrong way, just slap them down—but don't include me in that. So stop cowering. From now on, this place is your home."

Hazel couldn't help but smile: "But I'm afraid of hurting you, and I've cost you so much money, Andre."

"Eh, I haven't lost anything. I've gained a demigod sister, haven't I? When you grow up, you'll help me, right?"

Li Mochen was pleased to see confidence and hope gradually appearing on Hazel's face.

"And what have I really paid? If you asked Conshil Wiltonstein to choose between fifty billion gold shields and a demigod, he'd definitely pick the latter. So tell me, have I gained or lost? Besides, even without you, Hazel, I've made a lot this time."

That was true. He now controlled assets worth hundreds of millions of gold shields and had capable subordinates like Sampson Brut, Thompson Adams, Zhang Wei, Howard Eisenhower, and Dainn Stacy.

"I will definitely help you, Andre!"

Hazel's eyes shone. She had found her value to Andre.

"As long as I'm here, no one will hurt you, just like you did for me yesterday, even if it costs me my life."

She had inherited part of Adriana's memories and knew the power of the Dragon Witch Cult. Thus, she understood that the risks and costs Li Mochen had taken for her went far beyond money.

Li Mochen was startled, wondering if he had overdone it. He quickly smiled and patted Hazel's head again: "But that's for later, after you've grown up, Hazel. Girl! The person who can hurt your big brother hasn't been born yet. You're still just an eleven-year-old girl. The most important thing now is to enjoy your childhood, understand?"

The girl enjoyed Li Mochen's touch, feeling his affection, but she disagreed with his words. However, she wisely didn't argue directly. Instead, she said thoughtfully: "But I think I can help you. Though I'm not sure—"

As she spoke, she struggled to force seven black orbs out of her body.

"These are part of the power of the Calamity Flame Apostles from Adriana's memories. After they were killed, the power didn't return to Adriana's main body but came to me instead."

"Wow!"

Li Mochen looked closely, then said with a strange expression: "Is this buy one, get seven free? These can really help me. They can create seven less powerful Calamity Flame Apostles."