Hiss!
Both Jeffrey and Clara gasped.
'Isn't he a beggar? Why is his strength so terrifying?'
Thud.
Jeffrey's legs weakened, and he fell to the ground; his face was pale, obviously unable to hold it any longer.
"Father!" Clara yelled bitterly and hurried forward to help her father.
At the same time, she did not forget to plead with Darryl. "Hero, please, save my father. Please!"
Darryl walked forward and checked out Jeffrey's injuries and vitals. His expression was glum. He shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I can't do anything for him."
Darryl was right that Jeffrey's heart vein was pierced through, and he had lost too much blood. Even the gods, and even the Divine Farmer, were powerless to save Jeffrey.
Darryl remembered that only the heart of the Ocean could save the person when one's heart vein was destroyed. However, there was only one Heart of the Ocean in the world. Ten years ago, when Dax's heart vein was pierced, they had used that one and only Heart of the Ocean.
Clara slumped to the ground in despair.
Jeffrey forced a weak smile and said to Clara, "My dear daughter, don't be sad. I feel better now that I know that you're alright, and I'll be able to go in peace."
"Father, don't say that. I must find a way to save you."
Jeffrey waved his hand and smiled affectionately at Clara. "Don't be stubborn. I am aware of my injuries." As he was talking, he took a soft cloth bag and handed it to Darryl.
"Sir, you've saved my daughter's life, but I can't pay for your kindness. This is the treasure that those assassins wanted to snatch from me. I'll give it to you now."
Jeffrey's weak face was overwhelmed with feelings. "It is true that the wealthy and talented may be targeted by hateful sentiments. My dear daughter, you must stay low in the future and don't cause any trouble as I did."
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