---- Chapter 2650 Andrew did not answer. He simply gave a mysterious, casual smile while ncing at Jerome, who was standing half a step behind Milo. Jerome gave him a slight nod, silently telling him that it was fine to make a move here. Andrew understood immediately. Jerome must have arrived at the Advanced Medical Institute ahead of time and already paved the way for him. This saved Andrew a lot of effort and trouble. And Milo, being a seventh-grade alchemist and an elder of the Institute, clearly held real authority. That made him a perfect stepping stone for Andrew''s n.
If it had been some nameless runner disciple, it would have been useless to him. It showed how meticulous Jerome was and how thoroughly he had arranged things. Andrew had to admire that. Finally, he said, "Mr. Av, nice to meet you! The Advanced Medical Institute is truly a first-rate major sect. If I imed I alone could settle your internal conflicts, I''d be bragging." ---- Milo let out two coldughs, though he did not mock him further. Clearly, Andrew''s humility and tone were effective; it was a subtle gesture of respect, and Milo appreciated it.
"Go on," Milo said as he lifted his chin slightly, signaling Andrew to continue. Eric''s eyes went cold. He thought Milo acted way too high and mighty. In his mind, Milo was not even worthy of polishing Andrew''s boots. A seventh-grade grand alchemist might be a big deal within the Institute, butpared to a ninth-grade supreme alchemist like Andrew, he was basically a beggar digging in the dirt. However, since Andrew was not offended, Eric held himself back and watched to see how Andrew would y this. Andrew said politely, "I came from Chetvine, as I''m sure Mr. Thornton already told you.
Our family isn''t that dominant inside Chetvine itself. But outside Chetvine, we still hold some influence. I''m here entirely for your sake, Mr. Av, as well as Mr. Thornton''s. Whatever is happening inside the Advanced Medical Institute and whatever actions need to be taken... My people and I will follow your instructionspletely." Milo''s expression softened a lot. His gaze toward Andrew even carried a hint of approval. ---- "Good. Very good. I see potential in you. Since you''re this humble, then I''ll speak inly. As long as you lend us your support...
Once everything settles, your family and you won''t miss out on any benefits." Andrew pretended to be thrilled. "That''s exactly what I was hoping to hear from you, Mr. Av. So please tell me what you need me to do, Mr. Av." Milo asked, "Mr. Lloyd, besides yourself, did your family bring any other experts along? If it''s just you alone, and I don''t mean to be rude, but that won''t be much help." Andrew smiled. "To be honest, I brought 20 of our family experts with us. But to avoid drawing too much attention, I''ve stationed them around the area.
With just one word from me, they cane to the gate at any time and await your orders, Mr. Av." Milos eyes lit up. "Oh? 20 experts? What level are they? How strong are they?" Andrew put on the trademark arrogance and swagger of a Chetvine young master. "As for theirbat ability, that goes without saying. Everyone above the martial king level counts as our family''s elite." Milo repeated, "Good, good, very good! In that case, please... Come with me!" ---- He became extremely enthusiastic as he invited Andrew to enter the Institute''s mountain gate.
Andrew smiled and quickly declined politely. "Mr. Av, you first I''m just a junior, I can''t possibly walk ahead of you." Milo looked even more satisfied and stroked his beard as he walked in front. While leading the way, he said, ''To be honest, I''ve never had a particrly good impression of the big families from Chetvine. For example, the Owens family. They''re nothing but Mr. Vazquez''spdogs. Yet they insisted on interfering with our internal affairs, and that bastard Lorenzo has been stirring up trouble with the Grand Elder." He let out a dull sigh.
"These Chetvine families are all the same... Ambitious and eager to carve up the Advanced Medical Institute for themselves." Andrew widened his eyes in surprise. "Oh? From what you''re saying, the Owens family came here too?" Milo shot him a sideways nce and smirked. "What? Just hearing the name Owens family scares you? If you''re afraid, then I''d suggest walking back down the mountain right now." Andrew clenched his fist and snarled, "You''re misunderstanding me. I''m not scared. It''s just that the Owens family has always ---- oppressed my family back in Chetvine.
I didn''t expect to run into that disgusting n here as well." He added sharply, "Let me be upfront. When ites to the Owens family, I will never show mercy."<style>
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