Silence! A deathly silence! The moment they saw the scene before them, the entire room plunged into an eerie stillness."This, How's this possible?"Ida's mind was in turmoil! What she witnessed exceeded even the fear of death that the dagger brought her earlier!It was not just Ida. Chester and Qassim were also frozen in place! Their eyes widened, filled with disbelief as they stared at Liam. Howser was utterly stunned! He couldn't fathom how someone could achieve all this. The intense shock left Howser momentarily unable to recall what Liam had just done to him!However, Liam did not care about what Howser and the others thought. Seeing that Ida was out of danger, he gently waved his hand.Then-With a crash, the objects that were suspended in mid-air finally fell to the ground, producing a series of clattering sounds!"Liam, what did you do?"Hearing the noise, Howser snapped out of his daze. He turned to look at Liam, his voice trembling as he asked."Just saving a
Using his powerful inner energy, Liam controlled all the scattered objects in the room!After figuring out everything, Howser’s eyes flashed with shock.Recalling the first time he met Liam when Liam was unwilling to demonstrate his martial arts skills in front of him, Howser thought Liam only knew the moves and might have some hidden reasons preventing him from practicing martial arts.A bitter smile crossed Howser's face."Thank you, Grandmaster Burrey," he said.He bowed respectfully to Liam, now addressing him differently.When Howser first met Liam and was taught the Lesser Nine Skies Tai Chi Fist Boxing technique, he thought it was Liam’s good fortune. Being appreciated by him meant a bright future!However, after everything that happened, Howser realized that meeting Liam was his great fortune."Grandmaster Burrey, how did you do it?" Qassim, now fully alert, asked excitedly.Although Qassim did not fully grasp what Howser experienced, he was eager to know how Liam heal
However, at that moment, no one paid attention to Chester's words. Witnessing everything that unfolded before her, Ida's eyes trembled, and her mind went blank. Beyond the intense shock, she now realized just how severely she erred.In the next moment, a trace of bitterness crossed Ida's beautiful face. She took a step forward and approached Liam. Facing him, she bowed deeply."Grandmaster Burrey, I am sorry, it was my mistake!" Ida said, her voice trembling as she kept her head down. "It was my recklessness and presumptuousness that misunderstood you, Grandmaster Burrey. I spoke carelessly, but as long as you can forgive me, I will agree to any condition you set!"Although Ida's spoiled personality made her somewhat unruly, she was quick to admit her mistakes and apologize once she realized them."No problem," Liam replied. He turned his head to glance at her and shook his head lightly. He did not care about Ida's earlier actions. Or rather, he did not give any thought to it from
The next moment, Howser turned abruptly toward Liam as he spoke nervously."Grandmaster Burrey, I don’t know what Ida did at the Lloyd family's home, but all of this is our fault! Tell us how we can make amends. Whatever it is, we'll do it immediately!"Liam glanced at Howser. Recalling the change in the Lloyd family's attitude when Ida arrived and accused him of being a fraud, he let out a sneer as he shook his head."There's nothing for you to do.""But..."Howser opened his mouth as if to say more but hesitated when he saw Liam’s firm attitude. He lowered his head and said no more.Liam examined Howser’s legs again and said, "Alright, since your legs are healed, there's nothing more to address. When you train, be mindful of your waist. There's an old injury."Having said that, Liam turned around to leave. After all, he came here only because of Howser’s sudden health issue. Now that the problem was resolved, he had no reason to stay.Howser’s eyes flashed with urgency. He bl
Hearing Liam's words, a flash of anxiety appeared on Chester's face. He waved his hands frantically and exclaimed, "Grandmaster Burrey, it's not like that! Those titles were forced upon me by others. How could I dare call myself an emperor in front of you?"Liam's words had scared Chester.However, Liam remained calm and continued, "Since that's the case, I actually have two things I need you to do."Chester’s expression became serious as he solemnly replied, "Grandmaster Burrey, your command is my duty!"Liam looked at Chester with a steady gaze. "The first task is to make all gangs involved with loan sharks in South City disappear, just like what the Fowler Society has been doing recently."Chester was stunned. "Was it your orders that Nathaniel carried out?"Liam nodded lightly. "Yes, I instructed Nathaniel to handle that matter.""Well…"Chester's eyes widened in surprise. It was not that Liam’s request was overly difficult. While eliminating all loan shark-related gangs in
Liam's demeanor revealed just how important the matter was."Grandmaster Burrey..."At that moment, Qassim's voice suddenly broke the silence.He approached Liam cautiously and asked, "May I invite you to visit the Medical Guild, Grandmaster Burrey? The techniques you've mastered far surpass those of many of our great masters. We hope you can come to our sect and enlighten us with your knowledge."Of course, once you visit, you can freely browse our extensive collection of medical texts. While your skills are extraordinary, our texts might still offer some value to you. If you come, everyone will be deeply grateful for your kindness!"Qassim's nervousness was palpable. He knew that apart from their medical texts, they had little else of value to offer. Given Liam's expertise, those texts might not hold much appeal.Liam frowned and asked, "The Medical Guild?"However, something caught his attention.His eyes sharpened as he pointed to a feather adorning the sachet at Qassim's w
"Alright, since there's nothing else, I'll be heading back."With that, Liam glanced at Howser and Chester before turning to leave.Liam made it clear that he intended to leave. Howser and the others did not try to stop him.As they watched Liam leave, a look of astonishment crossed everyone's faces. They had not expected that Liam would leave so calmly after helping them so much!It was as if he had simply brushed off the matter and walked away. His attitude made them admire Liam even more.Howser put on a conflicted smile. "Who would've thought that at such a young age, Liam would be truly extraordinary?"He still felt incredibly fortunate to have met Liam that day at the top of the Hush Purple Gardens.The memory of the shock Liam brought them was still vivid in Howser's mind. In fact, he could barely feel any joy about reaching the level of inner energy he had longed for.Ida stood beside him, looking up and hesitantly speaking, "Grandpa, are we really not going to do anyth
Etchen put down his phone, a cold smile playing on his lips as he looked around."What?""The Irving family is going bankrupt?""How did you get this news?"As soon as Etchen spoke, the entire Lloyd family home was thrown into chaos. The Lloyd family members widened their eyes in shock, their faces full of astonishment. They did not see it coming.Ronald lifted his head, a hint of surprise flashing across his face. He hesitated for a moment before speaking."If the Irving family is indeed on the brink of bankruptcy, as you say, it's understandable that the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation canceled their cooperation with them, but is this news reliable?"If this has nothing to do with Liam, why would they choose to collaborate with the Lloyd Group just as Liam suggested?"Etchen scoffed. "Dad! How can this news be fake? I've said all along that this is just a coincidence! After the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation canceled their cooperation with the Irving family, they had t
In the very next moment…As soon as Charles and the others processed what was happening, they hurriedly turned to Liam, frantically urging, "Liam, you need to leave now! This time, you’ve really gotten yourself into trouble!"Even though Charles and his companions still had not figured out what exactly was going on in front of them, and they had no idea who the woman who suddenly appeared was or what her relationship with Liam might be, they were absolutely certain that this time, Liam had truly stirred up major trouble!Despite Liam and the mysterious woman who appeared behind him both displaying impressive skills, they were still only two people.When faced with United Financial, Liam wouldn’t stand a chance of resisting.Not to mention—breaking Godfrey’s leg had completely severed any chance of reconciliation with United Financial. With Godfrey’s vengeful nature, this would undoubtedly escalate to a fight to the death!In Charles’s eyes, Liam’s only option was to flee immedi
"Don’t! Don’t you dare interfere with me!"Sensing the bodyguards' movements, Godfrey suddenly snapped awake. His face twisted with fury, his eyes bloodshot as he roared, "Kill him for me! Kill him!"The searing pain in his leg distorted Godfrey's features, but none of it could mask the blazing anger inside him.He, Godfrey, had been beaten into this state by a mere useless ex-convict!Even the Lloyd Group, the former backer of that useless ex-convict, Liam, wouldn’t have dared to treat him this way!Who gave him the nerve to do this?At the instant Godfrey's order rang out, the two bodyguards who had initially rushed toward him abruptly turned around. They swiftly drew retractable batons from their waists and aimed them straight at Liam’s head!"Yes! Beat him to death for me! I want his skin peeled off!"Godfrey's body trembled as he screamed madly at the scene before him.However, just as the two batons were about to strike Liam from both sides...A flash of cold light strea
Charles could not just stand by.However, Liam had not continued speaking yet.The moment Godfrey heard Charles’s words, his eyes widened abruptly, and an exaggerated grin appeared on his face."Liam?"Godfrey extended a finger, pointing straight at Liam, his tone dripping with sarcasm as he asked, "You wouldn’t happen to be that Liam, famed in South City, would you?"It was clear he had heard of Liam’s exploits."I don’t know anything about being famed in South City."Liam looked at Godfrey calmly and said, "I am Liam Burrey.""Hahaha!"Hearing Liam’s response, Godfrey burst into uncontrollable laughter, clutching his stomach. His laughter was saturated with ridicule. "I can’t take it! You’re killing me!"I thought the Hensworth family found someone reliable to back them up, but it turns out it’s just a useless piece of trash!"And you dare spout nonsense about breaking my legs?"Shaking his head, his face was full of disdain. "Now it’s clear—you people have lost your mind
"Liam…"Seeing the scene before her, Valerie trembled.When she first heard Godfrey’s merciless words, her heart burned with grief and indignation. Yet, Valerie also understood that in the face of this situation, she did not have any viable solutions.The moment she realized Godfrey was from Union Finance, Valerie knew the Hensworth Group was nothing in comparison.What’s more, the Hensworth Group was currently on the brink of bankruptcy and had to rely on Godfrey for help!She never imagined Liam would step up at such a moment.After all, she had only asked Liam to pretend to be her boyfriend; there was no real relationship between them.And Union Finance wasn’t just powerful. Its background was incredibly mysterious.There were long-standing rumors that Union Finance in Qyn Province had connections to Juneau.Otherwise, the Nosh family could not have dominated the vast financial market and remained unshaken for so many years.Even if Liam might be capable of resolving this,
"I…"Hearing this, Charles was momentarily stunned.But in the end, he shook his head and said, "Mister Nosh, if Union Finance truly can't approve a loan for the Hensworth Group, then so be it."We'll figure out another way…"Charles's voice was low and heavy. At first, he genuinely believed Godfrey wanted to be with Valerie. But now it was clear Godfrey had no such intentions—he only wanted to toy with Valerie. How could Charles possibly agree to this?At the same time, his heart was filled with regret. He had almost become the one to push his daughter into a pit of fire!"You'll figure out another way?"Godfrey's expression darkened. He glared at Charles coldly and sneered. "Ten billion in loans, just to have Valerie play with me for a while! I really didn't know that any wh*re on the market could be this expensive!""If you don't agree, I'd like to see which other financial institution in Qyn Province would dare lend to you without Union Finance's approval!"The entire orde
"What’s wrong with you?"Hearing this, Godfrey furrowed his brows and said in a dissatisfied tone, "How long has it been? How could you not handle such a simple matter?""You still want that loan from the Hensworth Group approved, don’t you?"He immediately reprimanded Charles."Whether or not I’m with you is my business, it has nothing to do with my father!"Upon hearing this, Valerie immediately understood the implication behind Godfrey's words. Although she had just been angry with Charles, she could not allow Godfrey to speak to her father like that."Then what exactly are you thinking now?"Hearing Valerie's words, Godfrey turned his head, his eyes flashing with an inexplicable light as he looked at her. "The other day, I asked you to go out for drinks. Why didn’t you go?"The reason Godfrey had come in and started pressuring Charles was that he sensed that Valerie seemed uninterested in him.However, he had not expected Valerie to suddenly speak up at this moment."I did
"Dad, Liam really does have the ability to help our Hensworth Group…"However, hearing Liam’s words, a hint of urgency flashed across Valerie’s face. She quickly spoke, as though she wanted to persuade him of something.Even though, up until now, Valerie did not know the full extent of Liam’s influence, after the last class reunion, she was very certain—Liam helping the Hensworth Group would definitely not be a problem!"Valerie! You and Liam, both of you get out of here!"Before Valerie could finish speaking, she was interrupted by Charles. His face darkened as he pointed toward the nearby door and barked harshly."Come back when you’ve thought things through!"The Hensworth Group was already on the brink of a crisis. Yet Valerie was still stirring up trouble. Right now, Charles did not even want to see her!"Dad…"Seeing this, Valerie opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say more.And just then—Bang!A loud noise rang out. The villa door of Valerie’s home was violently k
"I…"Hearing Charles’s words, Sebastian froze. His once-straight back slowly hunched over.Charles was not wrong.If the Lloyd Group were dealing with some minor trouble, maybe he could help. But if the crisis was so severe that marrying off Valerie was the only solution, there was nothing Sebastian could do.After all, he had stepped away from the Lloyd Group’s management and handed it over to Charles many years ago.Sebastian had long since lost much of his influence.Now, he was just an old man who spent his days watering flowers and pulling weeds.At that moment, a wave of frustration washed over him.As for the truth behind Charles’s words, he did not ask much. Sebastian knew his son well. If the situation were not dire, Charles wouldn’t be saying such things.Just then, Liam’s voice rang out, slow and steady."How serious could the Lloyd Group’s crisis be for you to be in such a rush to marry off Valerie?"He narrowed his eyes slightly, fixing his gaze on Charles."Yo
The young man standing before them, tall and handsome, could he really be the person described in those rumors?"Dad! Mom! You just don’t understand!"Valerie's delicate face was filled with urgency as she looked at the scene before her. "Liam really isn’t like the rumors say.""I honestly think that being with him is an honor for our Hensworth family. Please, you have to trust me!" she pleaded desperately."Grandpa just had a chat with Liam earlier. Why don’t you ask him? Doesn’t he also think Liam is great? He’s truly amazing. Everything I know about him barely scratches the surface!"As she spoke, Valerie turned her gaze to Sebastian, seeking his support.What she wanted to convey to Charles and Janell was not just about seeking their approval for her to be with Liam.At this point, Valerie only wanted to clear Liam’s name!"Sigh..."Hearing her words, Sebastian let out a deep sigh.He raised his head to look at Charles, his tone softening slightly. "It really hasn’t been