The Trial of Fire and Venom
On the fifth day, the Grandmaster approached Ethan Cole at the entrance to the side courtyard. "The medicinal herbs and Spirit Stones are all prepared. Are you absolutely certain you want to take this step? I warn you: once you commit to this path, there is no retreating, only cultivating. If you regress, the foundation built through these forced methods will become your death warrant."
Ethan Cole nodded. He would not have come to Los Angeles under an assumed name to become a househusband if he still had options. He had no way out but forward.
The Grandmaster finally grunted and instructed the Apprentice Monk to lead Ethan Cole to a side room in the backyard. Inside, a large wooden vat was already prepared. Ethan Cole glanced in and felt a chill of horror. Ce
