Jennifer's face was filled with fear, but she mustered up some courage and said cautiously, "Don't do anything rash! Lydia's husband is the young master of the Trumans in Aurelia, powerful and feared by all!""What a joke!"Don't even mention the Trumans' young master. Even if the leader of the Trumans were here, I'd crush him with a flick of my hand," Angus said.Angus was familiar with the Trumans in Aurelia. He held them in no regard. As a peak-stage Grandmaster, he had the strength to back up his arrogance.Years ago, he studied martial arts in Aurelia and spoke its language fluently. Despite his confidence, he greatly respected the country's hidden powerhouses, especially the Three Worship Masters, each said to be more terrifying than the last. He knew he was no match for them.Angus waved his hand, and the nearby furniture turned to dust instantly.'What kind of power is that?'Jennifer and the others were utterly shocked, their faces paled with disbelief. They knew Henry
Finally, Lydia and Henry had arrived.Henry sensed something was wrong as soon as they approached. His earlier suspicions were confirmed—something was wrong with Jennifer and William, and they were facing powerful opponents.'When did Aurelia have another Grandmaster?'No, he's not from Aurelia.'Ninjas from Islehaven?' Henry thought.Unaware of the danger, Lydia led Henry inside with a smile, calling out, "Mom!"However, as soon as she stepped in, she saw her parents huddled in fear, a few people lying unconscious nearby, and two cold, short men standing ominously.Islehaveners?What were they doing there?"Mom, Dad, are you alright?" Lydia rushed forward with concern.When Jennifer saw Angus' glance, her expression shifted, and she shouted, "Lydia, what are you doing here?!"We've already disowned you! Why do you insist on coming back here? Are you trying to get us killed?" Jennifer yelled angrily.Henry's face darkened, but he quickly understood what Jennifer and William
Lydia was startled as she watched her parents get kicked to the ground, hitting the floor heavily. She took a step forward instinctively to check on them. However, she immediately stopped herself.They were hurt, but not fatally; at least their lives did not seem to be in immediate danger. She feared they would only insult her if she showed her concern.'Who are these people? And what kind of grudge did they have against her?' Lydia thought."Who are you guys?" Lydia demanded angrily."Have the Millers already forgotten the mess they created?" Jewell asked.Since Lydia looked confused, he said, "Let me remind you, then. Do you remember Keith Murry?"Lydia froze. She could not remember who Keith was.However, Henry immediately recognized the name.When Keith died, he had sworn that the martial arts experts in Islehaven would come for revenge. At the time, Henry had anticipated that someone would come for him soon, but when no one showed up, he gradually put the matter behind him
At that moment, Lydia finally realized that her mother had never truly changed, nor had she ever shown honest regret. Everything Jennifer had done was likely for the power Henry held and the company Lydia owned.She could not believe the truth. Yet, the reality was unavoidable.Henry noticed the pain in her expression and gently patted her, comforting her with soft words. "Don't be sad. You have me, and I'll always be by your side."Jewell scoffed, "Kid, you have no idea what kind of powerhouse you've provoked. You'll be dead this time."He sneered, clearly mocking Henry's confidence, and wondered if Henry had thought that beating Keith meant he could stand against Angus. Angus was a near-invincible Grandmaster, the top martial artist in Islehaven.Angus' cold gaze fixed on Henry, his voice icy as he asked, "Was it you who killed my disciple, kid?""Yes, so what?" Henry responded, just as cold."How dare you! Do you even realize who stands before you?" Jewell shouted in fury. "T
Jennifer finally understood that if Angus won, they would likely be dragged into his wrath and killed. However, if Henry won, they would surely be safe. As for her earlier behavior, she could always find an excuse to smooth things. After all, she had Lydia wrapped around her finger.She began silently praying for Henry to defeat Angus.Henry chuckled when he heard Angus' words and casually said, "What a coincidence. I didn't even use my full strength or even ten percent.""Don't be ridiculous!" Angus shouted angrily."Do you even realize who you're up against? I'm a peak-stage Grandmaster, while you are barely mid-stage. You wouldn't be able to withstand a full-force strike from me even with your full strength!"Henry, however, snorted coldly. "I'm done wasting words on you. Leave Aurelia now, and I'll spare your life!"Jewell saw his chance and quickly shouted. "How dare you speak to Master Bentley like that!"You not only harmed his disciple but continued to act so arrogantly.
Their faces paled as they watched in disbelief, witnessing someone's life being taken for the first time.Lydia, however, remained much calmer. She had been apprehensive about Henry's safety, even though she knew how powerful he was. The enemy seemed terrifying. She could finally breathe a sigh of relief.Angus, after being slapped, seethed with anger. He could not comprehend how Henry had managed to avoid his attack and land a blow on him. He thought it must have been a sneak attack.However, Angus' confidence and dominance was gone. He eyed Henry warily and asked in a dark tone, "What exactly is your strength, kid?""You'll find out," Henry replied mockingly, watching as Angus got tensed."Don't be arrogant! I know you're using some special movements, but our ninja movements are far superior. I was caught off guard before." Angus tried to maintain his composure."What are you waiting for then? Hit me," Henry said calmly."Don't get cocky! Even if we're equally strong, you won'
After dealing with Angus, Henry took out a vial of corpse-dissolving powder and expertly applied it to the two bodies. Within moments, the corpses dissolved into mere puddles of liquid.He then glanced at Lydia, who remained composed. She had been somewhat prepared for that sight. Even though there was a hint of unease in her eyes, Lydia stayed calm, her gaze toward Henry soft and relaxed.When Henry noticed Lydia was fine, he turned his attention to William and Jennifer. The two visibly paled as Henry's gaze fell upon them.Having just witnessed him kill two people without hesitation, they were torn between relief that the danger was over and terror at how easily Henry had disposed of the bodies, clearly indicating he had done that many times before. The realization that Henry was a ruthless killer filled them with dread, especially given that moments earlier, they had tried to shift all responsibility onto him.As Henry looked their way, they became so terrified that they almost
"Exactly, Lydia, you've misunderstood your mom," William quickly said. He was baffled by how sharp Lydia had suddenly become.Lydia chuckled bitterly. "Dad, Mom, this will be the last time I call you that. I'm not stupid and blind to everything, but you've forced me to see the truth."I've tried hard to ignore everything, but you've taken every chance to destroy even that repeatedly. How am I supposed to lie to myself anymore?"Jennifer's eyes were filled with tears, and her face showed sadness and anger.Both of them were stunned. Lydia's voice, full of strength, carried a deep sorrow that left them speechless."I'm sorry," Lydia said, her voice steady but filled with pain."But from now onward, I can no longer fulfill my duties as your daughter."Let's go, Henry!"Lydia strode out without looking back, not even checking if Henry was following her.Henry sighed, not expecting things to escalate. Watching Lydia, heartbroken and devastated, he felt an impulse to kill her parent