Harvey narrowed his eyes and looked at the center of the main hall. Two old men with combed hair and dressed in traditional garb were sitting there. One was slender and with a monocle, like a noble from the West. The other one had a moustache and, while there weren't a lot of wrinkles on his face, the liver spots on his face proved he was quite old.Behind them were dozens of men and women, all of them were wearing custom-made outfits and accessories from prestigious fashion designers. They seemed to think highly of themselves, looking down on everyone around them.It was obvious that an ancient city like Wolsing didn't impress them at all as they were used to all the vibrance overseas.Among them was a woman who was of obvious mixed heritage. She was the most scornful of the lot. While she had the face of someone from Country H, her eyes were amber. She looked at everyone as if she were looking at trash. But of course, with her looks and temperament, to certain men who had certai
The entire crowd was stunned to hear Harvey's words. The next moment, the woman of mixed heritage raised her right hand and pointed at Harvey with disdain."Screw you! Do you even know who this person in front of you is? How dare you speak to Donald like that? Do you have a death wish?"The others also glared dangerously at Harvey and Charlotte. If looks could kill, Harvey and Charlotte would have already died many times."Liza Parker! How many times do I have to tell you that your ancestors come from this land and you have also inherited their heritage? Even if you encounter a cat or a dog, you have to show some respect, understand?"Wilhelm narrowed his eyes. Harvey had caught his attention. He could tell who Harvey was very quickly—it was obvious he had received Harvey's information before arriving."Not to mention, this man in front of you is not some cat or dog. He's the most prodigious among all prodigies in the current generation! He's Harvey, the one who stands above all
Though Liza was apologizing, she didn't look apologetic at all. Her so-called apology was closer to mocking Harvey.Donald and Wilhelm watched this scene unfold with a dry smile. They didn't stop Liza. It was obvious they wanted to see how Harvey would react now that Liza had humiliated him so thoroughly."Looks like those who returned from the West don't even know proper courtesy and how to apologize properly. It's natural for something like this to happen if they had never bathed in the light of civilization," Harvey said calmly. "From this alone, it's enough for me not to take someone like you, who has just come back to her ancestral lands, seriously. But if a certain someone refuses to learn and still won't stop, I'm afraid I'd have to teach her a lesson on culture and courtesy."After saying that, Harvey looked at Donald and Wilhelm. "Of course, if some of our seniors need it, I can also teach them about how to respect the old and love the young.""Never been bathed in the l
However, Donald refused to let it go even if he had calmed down. With a cold smile, he pointed at Harvey and said maliciously, "Boy, all I can say is that you're quite fortunate for the deacon to speak on your behalf. Otherwise, I would have slapped your face so hard you can't turn it anymore."Know that in the Summer Isles, even across Country A, I have slapped hundreds and thousands of arrogant youths. Don't think you can act so arrogantly just because you have some talents, young man. I…""Alright. Stop yapping already," Harvey said impatiently as he cleaned his ear using his pinky. "If you have anything else to say, say it now. I want to get some supper after this. Are you going to bring me out to supper if the shop closes?"Liza and the others shuddered, furious It was the first time that they had seen someone who would dare to speak to them like this.What kind of person was so arrogant that they cared little for anyone?There was one right here!"Alright! Fine! I won't a
"You…" Donald looked at Harvey in anger, as if Harvey was beyond hope—that he could never learn. In his understanding, the Country A Martial Arts Alliance had always been the leading country in the martial arts community. The other four Great Directors within the World Martial Arts Alliance weren't that important.How dare the representative of a director nation question him? He couldn't take this anymore!"Harvey! I'm trying to explain things to you kindly, but I never expected you to be so stubborn!" Donald waved his hand. "If you're so stubborn, I'm going to teach you a lesson!"Wilhelm also smiled. "Since you're Country H Martial Arts Alliance's representative, then you should understand we now walk in peace. In the international arena, we've always tried to convince others using words instead of martial power. Your battle with the Shinto Way occurred without any preparation from either side. Both sides didn't have any plans. It doesn't matter if you win or lose—either way
"I understand you're young, Harvey, but you better not make any more demands. What else do you want when Donald has already given you a mask to cover your face?" Wilhelm said, his tone rather strange. "You should know what's good for you. If Donald gets angry, the consequences will be quite bad. You won't be able to deal with it. I hope you can understand, Harvey. Donald isn't only supported by the Martial Arts Alliance from Summer Isles, but also the ones from Lion City and Bright Isle, among others…"Wilhelm leaned back on the sofa. "Now go and apologize, seeing that we still have time. Once you're done, I can give you 20 dollars to get some fried chicken for supper. See? I'm very considerate, right?"Liza chuckled as well. "You should know when to drop it, Harvey. Don't cut off your escape route…"As Harvey listened to what they had to say, a huge smile stretched across his face. He looked at Wilhelm and the others curiously. "Can I understand that you're threatening me?"Li
Almost everyone was shocked when they saw Harvey "obediently" kick Donald to the ground. They were so stunned that they didn't know how to describe it. They didn't expect that not only Harvey would be so bold, but he would also choose to follow such a "request".Things were already quite bad when he slapped Donald, but he even kicked Donald to the ground and stepped on the latter's face.That…That wasn't as simple as hitting someone. Harvey had ignored Donald's status and identity. He ignored the Summer Isles Martial Arts Alliance and all the organizations behind it. He was humiliating Donald completely!After a brief moment, Wilhelm regained his composure. He jumped off his seat, anger written all over his face. "What are you doing, Harvey? Do you even know what exactly you're doing? How dare you touch him, you bastard!"Even Liza was overtaken by fury. "I'll kill you! I'll kill you right now!"She immediately pulled out a flexible blade she used as a sword and rushed toward Ha
"You… You little bastard!" Donald was in so much pain that his tears came out. He yelled furiously, "How dare you touch me? You'll regret it! You'll definitely regret it!"There was a bang. Harvey put in some more strength, and this time, he really did step right on Donald's face. He even crushed Donald's face under his boot.Donald's face was full of dirt; he shuddered in anger, but he was still stubbornly resisting. "Bastards! You're all bastards! I won't show you any mercy! You'll all pay for your actions!"Harvey clicked his tongue a few times before sighing. "Normally speaking, the older a person is, the wiser he is. Someone as old as you must be extremely wise… But now, I'm a bit suspicious. I don't even know how you managed to survive until this age when you're so blind to your situation!"Harvey gave Donald another stomp, to the point blood came out of his nose. Looking at the blood on his shoe, Harvey wiped it off disdainfully on Donald's clothes."You…" Donald was indign
Harvey laughed, caring little. He was not interested in women who wanted nothing but power and wealth."What? Cat got your tongue? You don't have a response?" The long-haired woman looked at Harvey with scorn. "Let me warn you! Even if this isn't about Yvonne, Wolsing is not a place where a country bumpkin like you can show yourself. I find it hard to believe how blind Yvonne must be to become your secretary. Even if she wants to experience life, there's no need for her to humiliate herself like this, right?"The long-haired woman shook her head and sighed with a face full of disbelief. It was as if the choice Yvonne made had completely ruined the Xaviers of Wolsing's reputation. As the three women continued to taunt Harvey, a well-dressed waitress came over with a cart. Then, she served each of the women their meal. Even before the dome was opened, a sweet scent was already permeating from under the dome.While the meals inside looked quite simple, they were all very exquisite.
When Rita saw Harvey walking toward him, there was disdain on her face. It wasn't the first time she had met Harvey. However, she now looked at Harvey with even more disdain than the time she saw him back in Buckwood a few years ago.When Harvey was at Buckwood, he was the most powerful man then. While Rita didn't like him, even she had to admit that Harvey had quite the talent.But ever since the so-called number one of Buckwood came to Wolsing, he became just another fish in the ocean. In Wolsing, when scions of powerful families walked around in plain sight, Rita couldn't understand what was so special about Harvey.At this time, the woman with the short hair also noticed Harvey. She glanced at Harvey, and her eyes were instantly filled with scorn. "Don't tell me this is the man from South Light that Yvonne had a relationship with, Rita? Yvonne's taste really is quite something. Does she like someone like this? She's ruining the reputation of a top family like ours."It was ob
When Harvey saw that number, he thought it was Rita again. He gave it a thought and picked it up anyway. Before he could say anything, a woman's noble voice came from the other side. "Your number is so hard to find, Harvey! What? You won't even give me a call when you're in Wolsing?"Harvey was stunned when he heard that voice. "Princess Wright?"Even he didn't expect that Sienna would personally call him at a time like this.Sienna smiled. "It's me, but I'm not in Wolsing until recently. I'm back today and I already heard about how you're challenging the Islanders again. You're going to battle at the Apex of the Forbidden City in the full moon. Are you going to do what you did at Flutwell again and humiliate them too?"Harvey smiled. "You must be joking. The Islanders are already humiliating us. As the Country H Martial Arts Alliance's representative, how can I not do anything? Then again, I don't think this will go as planned, because…"Just then, a shrill tone pierced his e
"You used her phone to reply to my messages?" Harvey frowned slightly.Realizing she had blurted the truth out, the woman on the other side of the call said, "I'm Rita. We met back in Buckwood. I'm Yvonne's sister-in-law. Anything wrong with me responding to her messages on her behalf?""If she's alright, I wish she could tell me that herself," Harvey said sternly. "I'm afraid that won't be possible," Rita said calmly. "Yvonne's going to get married soon. The Xavier of Wolsing is a very traditional family. If she's going to get married, she can't see any men other than her fiancé. So you can forget about it.""Yvonne's marrying?" Harvey was shocked. "Why have I never heard about it? Let's see. I'll visit your family later on. If Yvonne's willing to marry, I'll give her my blessings without any issues. If not…""What do you mean, 'if not'? What rights do you have to interfere with our family matters?" Rita was somehow furious when she heard what Harvey had to say. "Do you know
"Understood. I will arrange everything right now." Charlotte quickly nodded. "Meanwhile, should we send a few more people to keep an eye on Wilhelm? While Donald is difficult to deal with, most of his influence lies overseas. He has no foundation in our country, so there's a limit to how difficult he can be."However, Wilhelm is different. He's a Wolsing local. If he wants revenge after getting angry again, it'll be very, very complicated."Harvey smiled. "You can handle that too, but the people you use must be quite smart. They should remain hidden if they can't get any information, since there will be plenty of skilled people around them. Aside from their men, there most likely will be Islanders…"Charlotte was slightly stunned before nodding. It was just like Harvey had said. It wouldn't matter much if they sent people to keep an eye on them, but if anything happened to her people…It would be difficult!"Alright. Let's stop here tonight." Harvey stood up and put the teacup dow
"I know." Charlotte nodded slightly. "But sir, while Donald's action is quite depraved, he does represent the martial arts community beyond our country. These people are very powerful. Not only do they have powerful economic backing, they have even combined their powers with other factions that are against our country."Normally, our country is soft on them. But after what you did today, our relationship has broken down entirely."It was obvious that Charlotte still wanted Harvey to act less rashly. While it felt good doing so, they might hurt themselves in the process."Broken down?" Harvey smiled. "Can't you see? Donald and his entourage have already forgotten their ancestors. It doesn't matter who's behind them, whether it's Country A or the Island Nations. It's easy to see they're all aligned with Shinto Way."In this situation, it's either I surrender and kneel before Shinto Way, or sever my relationship with them. There's no third path other than these two, understand? Since
If a veteran threatened Wilhelm, he wouldn't be too worried. The underworld wasn't all about violence—it was about relationships as well. No matter what people did, they wouldn't push it too far so they would have some space to bargain with in the future.However, a youth like Harvey was different. He didn't care about being patient, which meant that he could really kill Wilhelm. The moment that thought crossed his mind, Wilhelm had no choice but to suppress the regrets inside of him. The corner of his eyes twitched, and he muttered with great difficulty, "I'm sorry, Harvey.""Ha! While your apologies are worth nothing, I can let you go for Dragon Palace's sake." Harvey took out another paper towel and, after wiping his fingers, wiped the cold sweat off Wilhelm's forehead. "You better remember this. If you see me next time, you better kneel on the side. That way, I will pretend not to see you. Understand?"Wilhelm's face twitched, but he knew there was no point in escalating this
"You old fool… You're still threatening others at a time like this," Harvey walked over to Wilhelm, disdain in his eyes. "Do you think I wouldn't dare to hit you after I've hit Donald?"Right after Harvey said that, he immediately slapped Wilhelm's face. While Wilhelm was an expert himself, his skills were useless before Harvey. Harvey's attack was simple, but Wilhelm somehow felt he could block it; however, the attack immediately fell his Wilhelm's face. He was in so much pain that he shuddered."Argh!" When Wilhelm finally realized what had happened, he held his face. He was furious and upset. "You bastard! How dare you hit my face! You…"Harvey slapped him again. "So what if I hit your face? Do you think there's anything special about you that I should hit your face? If it isn't because you're asking for it, I wouldn't even hit you. Don't you know why this is happening?"Liza and the others looked down on Harvey even more when they saw Harvey humiliate someone like Wilhelm as
"You're way out of line, Harvey! How dare you treat our VIP from the Summer Isles like this! Do you even care about our laws?!" Wilhelm roared.He was enraged when he saw Harvey easily beat Donald up. He didn't dare to say anything just now because Harvey had a hostage, but now that Harvey no longer had any hostage, he couldn't suppress his anger anymore."Do you think I have no temper? That I'll just watch you harass others in front of me? As the Deacon of Wolsing's Dragon Palace, I'm now ordering you to immediately apologize to Donald and give yourself up to him. Otherwise, I'll deal with you according to our laws!"He grabbed the cup next to him and threw it to the floor.Harvey glanced at the floor. "That's an antique cup worth 15 million dollars. Remember to pay for it.""I'm paying nothing!" Wilhelm's expression darkened, his anger reaching a boiling point. He was telling Harvey about the law, but Harvey was telling him to compensate for a cup? He couldn't take it anymore!