Chapter - 5418

A formidable gust of wind surged forth from Charlie's clenched fist, creating a hurricane brimming with immense power. This whirlwind moved with such incredible speed that it caught Zeba, who was already at a precarious forty-five-degree angle, suspended in mid-air!

As Zeba teetered on the edge of falling, she had already resigned herself to her fate. She knew that if she tumbled forward, her face would be irreparably maimed. Yet, in her current state of complete physical debilitation, she was powerless to stop the impending descent.

However, she never expected that Charlie, who stood a few feet away, would unleash a forceful gust of wind! To her astonishment, this powerful gust not only caused no harm to her, but also acted as a protective barrier, firmly supporting her body, preventing it from hurtling downward!
Just as she marveled at this phenomenon and remained suspended at a forty-five-degree angle, she caught a glimpse of Charlie striding towards her out of the corner of her eye.

At the moment when the wind began to weaken and she was about to resume her forward plunge, Charlie had already reached her side.

Without delay, Charlie stabilized Zeba's body with his right hand, exerting a gentle force that straightened her posture.

Relieved, Zeba was about to express her gratitude when, unexpectedly, Charlie's left hand swiftly approached her face!

Zeba, witnessing Charlie's rapid left-hand movement, presumed he intended to slap her. A barrage of question marks flooded her mind, accompanied by a surge of indignation. Having lived for over a hundred years, she had never endured a slap to the face.

However, she understood that as Charlie's captive, she had no choice but to endure any humiliation and torment that came her way.

Just as she felt the height of humiliation, Charlie's left hand didn't strike her face but instead delivered a black pill into her mouth.

Zeba was further startled, believing Charlie had fed her some sort of poison, similar to what the Lord might do. Before she could even finish chastising Charlie in her thoughts, she felt the pill he had given her transform instantly into a warm, pure energy that rapidly mended her body!

Zeba had never encountered such a potent elixir before. Combined with her grave injuries, the elixir evoked a sensation similar to a person freezing in the snow suddenly plunging into a hot spring, enveloped by its soothing warmth, instantly revitalizing the frozen body. Even the severe injuries sustained in the recent explosion began healing at an astonishing rate!

Although one Rejuvenating Pill couldn't fully restore her to normal, it allowed her to reclaim her life from the brink of death. Only then did she realize that the substance Charlie had fed her was not poison, but an incredibly precious elixir! Despite her initial inability to stand, she now felt that her fractured bones had mended, enabling her to walk unaided.

Overwhelmed with shock and gratitude, Zeba respectfully bowed to Charlie and with teary eyes, uttered, "Thank you, Mr. Wade, for saving my life..."

Charlie released his grip on her and calmly stated, "If you truly wish to express your gratitude, save it for later. Instead, share with me all the information you possess."

Without hesitation, Zeba replied, "Rest assured, Mr. Wade. I will divulge everything and spare no detail!"

Charlie nodded, refraining from further words and turned to leave.

Zeba hastily followed, catching sight of the graceful figure standing before her. As she observed the person's face clearly, a look of terror crossed her own. She exclaimed in disbelief, "Ma... Maria?"

"It's me!" Maria responded crisply. She gazed at Zeba, mischief twinkling in her eyes and remarked with a smile, "So, you're Zeba? I've heard tales of your beauty and charm. Judging from today's encounter, your reputation is quite justified."

Zeba stared at the youthful Maria, her dark eyes filled with tumultuous emotions. She couldn't help but inquire, "Miss Clark, is it true that you have lived for over three hundred years?"

Maria calmly nodded, maintaining her composure. She smiled and replied, "Indeed, as one of the Four Marshals of the Warriors Den, you must have heard of me decades ago, haven't you?"

Zeba concealed nothing as she responded, "That's correct. I heard of Miss Clark's name eighty years ago. It is an honor to finally witness Miss Clark's true appearance today..."

Maria knew that Charlie aimed to win Zeba over to their side. She smiled at Zeba, cleverly stating, "Zeba, it is not an honor for you to meet me. Instead, it is an honor for you to encounter Young Master Wade. If it weren't for Young Master Wade, even if you survived tonight, Morgana would undoubtedly hunt you down relentlessly. You wouldn't even need her to find you, you would willingly return to the Warriors Den. But the outcome wouldn't be as you expected."

“Furthermore," Maria continued, "Without Young Master Wade, your cultivation would be lost and worthless in Morgana's eyes. Being severely injured would only burden her, as you still hold many of her secrets. She won't attempt to save you but rather choose to eliminate you to prevent any potential future trouble."

These words left Zeba standing there dumbfounded. While she had no desire to return to Morgana's control and manipulation, she never anticipated that even if she wished to do so, her loss of cultivation and severe injuries rendered her incapable. Her injuries were beyond recovery and Morgana would never expend her own reiki to save her. Consequently, she held no value to Morgana.

Morgana wouldn't keep someone worthless around. When it came to someone deemed worthless yet in possession of Morgana's secrets, she would not allow that person to continue existing!

Upon realizing this, Zeba's determination to cooperate with Charlie grew stronger. Thus, she knelt on one knee, gratefully gazed at Charlie and respectfully declared, "Zeba is forever grateful to Mr. Wade for saving her life!"
Charlie admired Maria a little more inwardly, thinking, "This girl, over three hundred years old, is truly astute. She hits the mark with every word she speaks. It seems that longevity brings about a different kind of wisdom!"

However, he soon dismissed these thoughts, offering a slight nod to Zeba. He calmly stated, "The elixir I administered earlier was only meant to provide initial relief for your injuries. After some time, I will find an opportunity to restore your cultivation to its former glory."

Zeba was astounded but couldn't contain her astonishment as she exclaimed, "Mr. Wade... is it truly possible for you to restore my cultivation to its former state?"

Charlie replied nonchalantly, "When Gideon exploded, I sustained more injuries than you. How do you think I am recovered now?"