It was obvious Wilbur Lee managed to cling to someone more powerful.That was why he became a lot more arrogant when he spoke compared to before.“What a disgrace!“Our mighty Branch Leader Lee spent decades building the Martial Hall’s reputation!“And then you took down your own sign as soon as the place was handed to you!“What? People found out that you don’t know martial arts? Do you think you can change your luck after changing the sign?“How naive can you get?!”The people around Wilbur were laughing out loud, as if they were looking at a clown in front of them.“Wilbur, right? Was the lesson from last time not enough for you?Harvey York merely shrugged.“You want me to teach you a lesson you won’t forget?“How b*tchy can you get?Harvey disdainfully glared at Wilbur’s longsword before heaving a sigh.“I was wondering why you have no self-awareness at all…“You’re just a sellout, after all!“You just cling to whoever’s powerful enough to support you!“It doesn’t
Obviously, the experts were the previous instructors of the Martial Hall who came from sacred martial art training grounds.Those people were showing proud looks on their faces as they glared at Harvey York.Harvey squinted after seeing those people. He could tell that they were up to no good.At the same time, Harvey was sure that Wilbur Lee was just another pawn and that someone else was behind him.It was not that Harvey looked down on Wilbur. It would be out of the ordinary if someone with Wilbur’s status could get Layne Naiswell and the others to come here.Wilbur disdainfully looked at Harvey before jumping onto the hood of his car with a microphone in hand.“Everyone! You’re all familiar with Instructor Naiswell here! She was Martial Hall’s lead instructor!“The other nine instructors were also founders of the place!“Not only are they extremely knowledgeable and skilled, but they are also very considerate and passionate about martial arts!“They disagreed with the Mart
“You’re right,” said Harvey York without giving a straight answer.“Your gimmick isn’t bad, but it’s just scare tactics at most.“You’re probably planning to take money in other ways, like clothing, meal, and tutor fees at this point.“Or maybe the ten-cent enrollment needs to be drawn as a prize?“Do you think we’re all idiots or something?”The excited people froze instantly after hearing Harvey’s words. They immediately stopped themselves in their tracks.‘He’s right!’‘If Wilbur Lee decides to play small tricks like this, everyone’ll be fooled into it!’‘Does he think we’re all idiots?!’“Don’t worry!Wilbur was boiling in anger after seeing his well-laid plan about to be foiled.“I’ll accept any amount of students to enroll here! Food and uniforms are also on the house!“We won’t play any tricks on our students after the ten-cent payment!“After all, we’re doing this for the people!”The people had riled up once again after hearing Wilbur’s words.In just a moment,
“Of course not.Harvey York cracked a smile.“I was worried that the Martial Hall would be completely empty…“But, I think the place is about to become famous when someone’s advertising for us that well.”Dillon Lee and Kayden Balmer froze.“What do you mean?“They’re the ones enrolling people for a dime.“They’re even giving out free food and robes!“They’re burning their money just to get rid of us!”“Since they want to spend this much money, we’ll just help them spend even more!“Come. You should upload a few clips to Durin. Advertise the clips well so the People’s Budokan gets known.“You send the clips to every major television and radio media. Call up the news platform as well.“Tell them that everyone can claim free robes and food here!“Tell them that the owner’s also a gracious man, and he’s able to sustain his business with just a dime per enrollment…“I do want to see how much money Wilbur can burn from his support!”A dime to enroll in the People’s Budokan wh
Kayden Balmer and the others felt extremely anxious, but they immediately calmed down after seeing the sight.They were all playfully looking at the instructors working.Kayden called a few of his friends from the underworld, telling them not to miss out on such an offer.He was also planning to pay for them.Harvey York occasionally grabbed the microphone as well.“Let’s go, Instructor Naiswell!“As expected from a disciple of a sacred martial arts training ground!“Way to keep your promise! Good job!”The crowd was getting exhilarated after hearing those words. Even the people who did not intend to learn martial arts wanted to take advantage of the situation.After all, this was such an excellent opportunity to learn something from the Golden Palace.Layne Naiswell and the others were getting extremely anxious when more and more people came by.Not just actually teaching; they were already exhausted when simply answering questions the students had.They were also starting
Not only was Wilbur Lee having a major crisis about the situation, but Layne Naiswell and the others were also getting terribly anxious.They knew their reputation would be ruined if they did not immediately rectify the situation.After all, in a place of martial arts like Flutwell, disappointing others after giving them hope would cause a disaster.Wilbur had no choice but to call for more takeouts while getting Layne and the others actually to teach something to calm everyone down.If not, everything they did that day would turn into one big joke.At this moment, a dozen people who looked like bodyguards showed up and pushed the crowd aside.A pallid young man with luxurious items covering his entire body walked over. The man would occasionally cough when he came.“Instructor Naiswell, my name is Aldo John. I visited the Martial Hall a few times while you were the lead instructor. I wanted you to teach me.“I know that you were born from the Golden Palace! You are truly a top
Layne Naiswell frowned. She knew she had no choice but to stay for the time being.She took a deep breath and calmed herself down before she looked around her.“Young Master John’s situation is quite peculiar, everyone. I might use all my energy just to treat him. We’ll have to end it here today!“I hope that all of you can understand!”There were people about to cause an uproar before Aldo John waved his hand. His bodyguards then revealed a briefcase filled with cash.“Please, everyone!”Between the towering bodyguards and the money, everyone knew exactly how to choose.Layne showed an odd look before making a gesture to invite Aldo inside.Aldo sat down in front of Layne before she put her tender fingers on his wrist. Her frown was quite apparent at this moment.After a long while, she heaved a long sigh.“Your body’s naturally weak, but you forced yourself to learn the Rising Heat Fist, causing your body to lose energy and blood for long periods of time…“That’s why you’v
“Sit down here! I’ll use my force to help you break through!”Layne Naiswell got someone to bring out a futon and gestured to Aldo John to sit on it.She then took a deep breath before slapping his forehead.Then, she slapped his temple before slapping the middle of his chest and other spots…Finally, she slapped Aldo’s pelvic region before she completely lost all color on her face. She instantly became frail.Aldo, on the other hand, was rejuvenated. His face was as red as a tomato.Layne fell on her chair before she started gasping for air.Aldo could not help but laugh after feeling the energy flowing inside him.“Hahaha!”Everyone was filled with shock when they saw Aldo.They were completely surprised by the sight. After all, the people in Flutwell had some understanding of martial arts.“How is this possible?! Aldo seemed so weak before, but now he looks like a true expert!”“This is insane!”“Instructor Naiswell actually helped him achieve his breakthrough!”“Maybe
Harvey smiled. "Aren't you afraid that it'll cause discord once your words reach back to Grand City if you praise me this much? I'm going to Grand City eventually."Geoffrey's eyes slightly narrowed when he heard it, and then he smiled. "It makes sense if you're going to the city. Since you're the representative of the Martial Arts Alliance, which makes you the mayor of Grand City, it's logical if you want to go there. But there's something you need to be mindful of. The Seven Families publicly acknowledged Dan as the scion of Grand City, and everyone thought he would become the representative."If you go to Grand City, everyone will see you as trying to usurp power whether you want it or not. When that happens, the two of you will never have peace until one of you is dead…""Dead?" Harvey smirked. "What makes him think he has the right to call himself Grand City's scion? If he wants to become the owner of Grand City, he has to reclaim his status and become a representative and not
Meanwhile, Sol moved a chair over for Harvey and made a cup of tea for him. Harvey drank the flower tea that had just been freshly brewed. After a drink, he said with a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Geoffrey.""You saved me, so it's nothing strange for me to show you some appreciation," replied Geoffrey with a smile as he waved his hand. Then, Sol and Lune closed and covered all the windows and doors leading to the studies. Later, he said, "Harvey, I've prepared everything I need to. It's all in your hands now."In the next few days, he had already written down his own comprehension of his martial arts and those that he believed needed to be recorded, then passed them to Sol and Lune for safekeeping. Geoffrey was prepared for the consequences of his treatment."Alright. Since you have made the decision, then I won't delay this any further. But I suggest that we should make a video recording. That way, you will not only know what changes occur to your body but also what I did." Harvey sugge
"You heard it too, didn't you? I gave Victoria a call," Harvey said openly. "Victoria is the eldest princess of the Empire. She owed me one, so I asked her a favor. To her, something like this is easily within her powers."Yvonne was shocked. "You're actually familiar with the Empire's eldest princess?"Harvey smiled. "It's all in the past. Not to mention that this time, it involves the lives of many of your relatives. It's more convenient if the Empire is the one that makes the move."Yvonne gave it a thought and mumbled, "Sir, you probably need to repay her for a favor this huge, right? If you need anything, just let me know, and I'll have the Xaviers prepare them.""Well… There's no need to," Harvey said as he glanced at his phone screen with a message written in the Empire's script. "I guess this is all over once I find some time to treat her to a meal."When she heard it, Yvonne's expression instantly turned strange. But she was a smart woman; she knew there were things she s
"That's because the Empire produces most of the firearms we Second Caste used. Once they stop their services, we will lose access to those firearms in the short term. The First Case will use this chance to retaliate. If we ever reach that stage, the Second Caste is doomed. That's why we have no choice but to execute the Empire's orders."That's not the worst part. Unless we can completely go without the weapons produced by the Empire from within our army, otherwise… Harvey basically owns the Second Caste from now on. Crossing him is suicidal. In our current condition, the Second Caste doesn't have the resources to change the firearms from within our army. That's why, whether we like it or not, he basically owns us," said Bart, heaving a sigh. His expression darkened."Darn it… I told them I would rather cross the people from Country A than the people from Country H. Why didn't they believe me? They only regretted it after they had been thoroughly humiliated."When Zoe heard it, she
"Let's go!" Bart's expression darkened when he saw things had reached this stage. With a wave of his hand, he was going to leave with his underlings. He was filled with dissatisfaction.Today was supposed to be his day of glory. He was supposed to crush the Xaviers right under his boots. He was even prepared to have some fun with the women from the Xaviers. But he never expected one call from Harvey to be enough to turn his dreams into nothing. He was extremely dissatisfied.Zoe shuddered and was also about to leave. She wished Harvey could forgive her existence at this moment."Did I tell you that you can leave?" Harvey glanced at the group as they reached the entrance. "Don't forget, all of you have to give me an explanation that I'm happy with."Then, Harvey glanced at Zoe and said, "And you, Maiden. Don't forget your words so soon?"Zoe's expression darkened as she shuddered.Meanwhile, Bart immediately bent the knee on the floor with a loud thud. Then, he said in a bitter vo
Bart was completely stunned. "Sir, that's not what you said earlier! You gave explicit orders that…""What orders?" The voice coming from the other side was grim. "Do you understand what I'm telling you? Do as I tell you right now. Other than letting them know, I don't care whether you must cry or beg; you must gain the Xaviers' forgiveness. "Remember. If you fail, I'll kill all your family! This is not just my personal order but the collective will of the entire Second Caste. You must gain their forgiveness even if you were to sacrifice your own life!"After Mr. Garcia roared back at Bart, he angrily hung up. Obviously, there was pent-up anger in him, making him very furious and agitated. Unfortunately, it seemed that he could not resist it. That was why, even if he did not want to, all he could do was follow Mr. Garcia's orders.What happened?Bart, Zoe, and the others could not react as their eyes were fixed on the phone on the table. Their expressions were completely frozen.
"Tsk. Didn't you say you just gave a call to the Empire? That's our suzerain! If there's really someone on top of the pyramid speaking on your behalf, we all had to obey!" Bart said, his words were spiteful once more."Maybe you should give her a call again? Tell her that the Second Caste is very scared, waiting for her to come and punish us. Or maybe, your phone is out of credit? Do you need more money to pay for your credits?" Bart then pulled out a 20-dollar bill and threw it at Harvey. What Bart just did made all the people from Country I laugh even more arrogantly.Zoe could not be bothered to waste her time anymore. Instead, she extended her foot before Harvey, signaling Harvey to kneel and lick the sole of her heel quickly. Otherwise, someone from the Xaviers would have to die again if time was up.Buzz…As the mockery climaxed, Bart's phone started to vibrate. Everyone instantly looked at him. Bart was also stunned and glanced at the screen of his phone. Then, he gave Harve
"What? Don't tell me the Victoria you called just now was actually Princess Victoria from the Empire? I suppose you must have gotten what you wanted if you could talk to her directly. I wonder what kind of orders she gave us? Did she tell us to be on our knees right now or tomorrow?" A smirk appeared on Zoe's face the moment Harvey hung up. She looked at Harvey as if she was looking at a clown running a circus."Oh, right, I need to remind you. In one hour, we will kill another member of the Xavier family. If she only contacts us after a long time, then the Xaviers will all die," said Zoe as she folded her arms in front of her chest and slowly approached Harvey. Then, she leaned closer to Harvey and said, "And here I'm looking forward to falling on my knees and calling you Daddy. So please, you better give me this chance."At this time, Zoe acted so seductively. If it were not because everyone here knew that Zoe and Harvey were enemies, some might even think that Harvey and Zoe might
"Seems like you didn't change at all, Maiden. You still wouldn't give up until your final moments," Harvey stepped forward and glanced at Zoe. She might look stern on the outside, but she was already shaken inside."You know full well that if I could give you the money all this time, it would mean that I have the evidence. Maybe the Second Caste didn't care about the betrayal and continued to use you because you have some value. But the moment I show all this evidence on the internet, a sinner like you will make everyone remember everything."Perhaps the First Caste, who is at a disadvantage right now, could use this as an initiative and retaliate. That's why if I were you, I would immediately turn tail and leave, then think of a way to convince the Second Caste to stop instead of wasting your breath here."Zoe smiled coldly. "You can stop threatening me now, Harvey. I confessed everything to my higher-ups a long time ago. So what if you can reveal all the evidence you have? It mean