That was the day he had promised to complete the task for Dante."The Warchester family…"As he pondered over what the old man had told him, Liam squinted slightly. The task handed to him was simple.Go to the Warchester family and retrieve an item.Liam knew a bit about the Warchester family. Known as the 'King of Hestian Shipping', the Warchester family controlled more than half of Hestia's shipping business. Having dealt with many storms over the years, they had accumulated substantial wealth and influence, making them an undeniable giant. Even the Hill family could not compare to the Warchester family's status.While Liam was in prison, he had no idea about the Warchester family's significance. It was only after his release that he learned about their stature. It made him even more curious about Dante. After all, when Dante mentioned the Warchester family, his casual attitude was as if he was talking about an insignificant ant."It's about time."Liam checked the time and
"May I go in now?" Liam stepped forward, preparing to enter the first mansion of the Emperor-One Estate. However, just as he reached the entrance, he was abruptly stopped.A bodyguard, frowning at Liam with disdain, demanded, "What do you think you're doing? Who told you to come here?"Liam was taken aback. "Didn't you say I could go in?"The bodyguard's eyes widened as he snapped, "When did I ever say that? I said you could leave! Mister Warchester isn't here today. You should leave right now!"Liam frowned. "Mister Warchester isn't here? If Mister Warchester isn't here, why didn't you tell me sooner? Why make me wait at the gate for so long?"The bodyguard sneered, shaking his head dismissively. "It was your choice to wait. What does that have to do with me? Even if you waited, so what? Do you think you can come to the Warchester family estate just because you want to?"Liam squinted. "So, you're saying I can't enter the Warchester Residence today? What if I insist on going i
The man in athletic attire had a thin waist and a broad back. His temples were pronounced, and his muscles bulged against his tracksuit, exuding immense power. His hands, holding a teacup, were covered with calluses, and his sharp eyes gleamed with a fierce light. He was clearly a martial artist of extraordinary skill. Sharing a table and drinks with the head of the Warchester family further indicated his esteemed status.The man in athletic attire pointed to a nearby surveillance monitor and looked at Joshua. "Mister Warchester, did you summon me back from the capital just for today?"The monitor showed the fight outside the Warchester family mansion, where Liam's figure was clearly visible.Joshua nodded after glancing at the monitor. "Indeed. All I need is for you to spend the day here chatting and drinking tea with me, Master Specter. I'll pay you thirty million dollars for your trouble. Of course, if any minor issues arise, I hope you can also handle them for me."The man Jo
Despite the fear in Joshua's eyes quickly disappearing, Andrew still noticed it. He could not help but be curious about the kind of person who could still instill such fear in the renowned Hestian ship magnate even after their death. However, the curiosity quickly passed as it did not hold much significance for him."Just a young boy," Andrew muttered, shaking his head after glancing at the surveillance footage again."Master Specter, try this freshly brewed Pearl Oolong Tea," Joshua said, noticing the confidence in Andrew's demeanor.It allowed him to relax a bit, and he poured another cup of tea for Andrew with a smile.Although Joshua had heard that Dante was seriously injured and on the brink of death, the fear that Dante instilled in them was irreplaceable. They always believed that Dante could not be defeated so easily.However, Joshua finally felt relieved to see that the person coming to demand things was an unknown young man and not one of Dante's followers.Joshua sho
"Master Specter..."Joshua looked at Andrew. "Mister Warchester, there's no need to worry."Andrew smiled faintly and stood up. "Let's go out and have a look. I've developed a bit of interest in this lad."With that, he stepped towards the door.The commotion at the entrance had also caught the attention of the other guards and personnel within the manor. They curiously hurried toward the entrance.Who could be so bold as to cause trouble at the Warchester household's front door?Just as Liam kicked another guard against the Warchester family's gate, the large brass doors slowly creaked open. A large group of people emerged from inside, their eyes narrowing as they took in the scene of the scattered guards. They surrounded Liam instantly.Despite the situation, Liam remained calm, casually saying, "I thought such a big manor might be empty. Seems like I didn't knock the right way at first."He glanced around at the crowd and said, "Which of you is Joshua? Return what you took
It was important to note that Andrew's status was extraordinary. He was rarely seen unless it was a significant occasion.Joshua had invited Andrew, so what urgent matter had arisen?However, when the members of the Warchester family saw Andrew appear, they immediately relaxed. They were a bit worried when they saw Liam take down so many bodyguards earlier. With Andrew around, anyone who dared to cause trouble with the Warchesters would only face death.Liam squinted. He sized up the suddenly appearing Andrew and said, "Respecting the elders and masters? Respecting the elders and masters depends on the person! Those who don't return what they take don't deserve respect!"A hint of disdain flashed across Andrew's face. "What could the Warchester family possibly take from you? Ridiculous! Since your master didn't teach you manners, I'll teach you. Let's see how much skill you have, daring to cause trouble for the Warchesters!"Before the words even settled, Andrew's powerful aura
As Liam had anticipated, he was indeed a bit bewildered. However, his confusion was not due to the ferocity of Andrew's punches, but rather because he felt that Andrew's martial arts were surprisingly weak.Liam had never had a standard for comparison, so he did not know his own strength. Thus, when Andrew first appeared, Liam took him quite seriously, especially given the reactions of those around him. The man in front of him, dressed in tight-fitting clothes, should have been quite formidable.However, he had not expected that when Andrew made his move, he would be so weak. Could it be a misconception?A hint of confusion flashed through Liam's mind. However, he quickly dismissed those thoughts. Whether he was strong or weak would soon be revealed.Since Andrew used the Shattering Fist technique, Liam decided to use it too.With a focused gaze, Liam faced Andrew's incoming punch. He sank his shoulder and shifted his body, forming his fist into a tiger stance and striking out f
Liam squinted when he recalled Andrew's shocked words. He had only heard about the different levels of martial artists from Howser. However, the concept of an Ascendant was entirely new to him. "An Ascendant of martial arts? What's a martial arts Ascendant?" He lowered his head and looked at Andrew, who lay on the ground, his face pale. "A martial artist who can manipulate inner energy is a Master, and one who can project this energy over five inches outside their body is an Ascendant!" Andrew muttered, his eyes vacant. "However, Ascendants are extremely rare. Even as the top fighter of Shattering Fist, I can barely project my energy over three inches..."It was evident that Andrew could not believe he had seen a martial arts Ascendant with his own eyes, let alone one who was so young."Is that so? Since when did such people exist in this world?" Andrew did not respond to Liam. He gazed blankly at the sky. Liam's single punch had shattered all of Andrew's fighting spirit.