"What's the big deal? It's just a job, isn't it? You could always get another one. Why put your life at risk over something like this?" Ellen wrenched herself out of Wilbur's grasp. "I didn't just lose my job. I've lost my whole life along with it. Nothing about me belongs to me, and I've tried so, so hard." "I think I can help you out there. I'll look for a job with you, and I'll help you with your family. I'll get those who bullied you to apologize to you and give you a normal life." "What did you say? You're going to make the people who bullied me apologize to me? Hahaha! Can you even do that?" Ellen snorted. She had never been able to escape her father, and she did not think it was something she would ever be able to do. Yet Wilbur's words gave Ellen a spark of hope. If everything had lost its meaning, the best thing she could hope for was the people who had hurt her before to be punished. "I can do that. But you need to promise me that you're going to live a long and won
"So, now that your mother's paralyzed, you're the breadwinner of the house but all the money you make goes to your father?" "Yes." Ellen took a deep breath, her eyes as she mustered up the courage to say, "I'm sure you didn't expect that, right? You must be thinking that I'm a complete joke. Well, go ahead. Laugh all you want." Wilbur shook his head. "No. I feel awful that you had to go through all of that. Dashan people do not like mocking others. Besides, I told you I would help you." Ellen barked out a laugh, tears welling up in her eyes. She had been ready for Wilbur to laugh at her and even abandon her, leaving her to leave the cafe awkwardly on her own. Yet not only did Wilbur not laugh at her, but he even comforted her, which had warmed her heart. After the cafe, Ellen brought Wilbur to the theme park at his suggestion. The two of them had a fun afternoon together until Ellen's father called her screaming. Ellen's smile froze on her face, and she turned to Wilbur. "I t
Howie rolled around in pain, glowering at Wilbur. "Just you f*cking wait, you bastard!" He got up after that, stumbling out of the door. "It seems like your father isn't the biggest fan of talking to me." Wilbur turned to Ellen, who had stepped out of her room and was staring at him in shock. She could hardly believe that Wilbur had defeated her own father so easily. Howie had been Ellen's worst nightmare ever since she was a child, but Wilbur had taken him down just like that. Ellen felt like she was in a dream, standing frozen in a daze not knowing what to say. "Get some rest. I'll make dinner." Wilbur grabbed the bag of food they had bought and went into the kitchen. Ellen eventually snapped out of her stupor, rubbing her cheeks in disbelief. She went back into her room, staring at herself in the mirror as tears streamed down her face. The dining table was laden with dishes not long after, making Ellen's heart warm once more. Just then, Ellen's mother Lisa asked, "Yo
Ellen screamed, "Watch out, Wilbur!" Wilbur grabbed the baton Howie swung at him, yanking it out of Howie's grasp as a fierce gust of wind swept past and made a chill run down Howie's back. The baton was somehow right on top of Howie's head, and he trembled as he stared at Wilbur. "W-What are you t-trying to do?" Wilbur yanked Howie into a room. "I think we should really have a talk about your family and your life, Mister Howie. You definitely owe Ellen and her mother an explanation." Howie snapped out of his daze then, flaring up in rage. "Who the f*ck do you think you are? My family is none of your business!" Wilbur kicked Howie to the floor, and a sharp pain spread through Howie's stomach as he rolled around close to tears. Wilbur asked, "Is it my business now?" "You… fine." Howie knew that he was no match for Wilbur and could only comply. Wilbur walked to the door and shooed the four hooligans away before closing the door and sitting down at the table. "Come on, Miste
Soon enough, the new guide on duty walked over. "Mister Penn, Madam Judy has made it clear that there's no changing her mind on the bronze cauldron, and she hopes you won't come here anymore." "Anything could happen. I understand where Madam Judy is coming from, but I'm sure I'll be able to touch her heart with my determination. Madam Judy will eventually sell the cauldron to me." The guide's face flushed. She was going to ask Wilbur to leave, only for him to be so fiercely confident that she had no choice but to say, "Alright, then. Do as you wish." Wilbur came out of the museum and received a call from Layla. "Sir, according to the latest news, the deputy leader of the Black Panthers, Bernard Stoli, is on his way to Migorn with the other three members of the Black Panthers. All eight members will gather in Migorn by noon today. Their next step will probably be to team up and go after you." "Please be careful, sir." "Of course. Don't worry about me. I can handle a few stra
The others lowered their heads at Perry's words, who asked, "Bernard, will you be scared if Wilbur Penn really is our master's chosen one?" "No." "Why not?" Bernard sneered. "I would've been dead a long time ago if it hadn't been for Master. He's the only reason we have the privilege of life, and I've lived for quite a while. Besides, we've pledged our loyalty to the Master in the first place. Death is hardly something I fear." "Do you not fear Wilbur, then?" "Why should I? If he is Master's chosen one, we would be fated to die at his hands. If he isn't the chosen one, we'll be the ones to kill him instead. All we have to do is try our very best and leave the rest up to fate." "You're absolutely right. Let's go." The Black Panthers got into a car, and Bernard asked, "Perry, where are we going?" Perry said, "Automotive giant Billy Erwin's manor." "You mean Billy Erwin of Kaylee Automotives?" "Yes. He's one of Master's men and only made it to this day with Master's bl
Due to the fact that Wilbur and Perry knew each other, and it was said that the Black Panthers only killed evil cultivators, Wilbur did not want to kill them. He turned and entered his room when his phone rang with a call from Ellen. Ellen was sobbing. "Where are you, Wilbur?" "Ellen? What's the matter?" Wilbur found out that Ellen and Lisa had been kicked out of home, so he rushed to them at once. He found them by the road outside of Ellen's house and noticed that Perry was also there. "Perry? What's this? You still aren't giving up yet?" Perry smiled. "You are powerful, Wilbur, but your lady's weak. If you want to save them, come to this address and look for me tomorrow." Perry tossed a card to Wilbur, turning away and becoming invisible, disappearing from his view. Wilbur looked down at the card, which read: Carrington Building, balcony. Carrington Building was a pretty iconic landmark in Migorn, as it was the first skyscraper in the nation. Despite the fact that W
All eight men turned invisible at the same time, and Wilbur was the only one left on the balcony to face the gigantic black panther as it took off charging toward him. The black panther moved incredibly fast, clawing at Wilbur viciously. Wilbur's right hand flipped over, and the thunder cleaver appeared in his grasp. Wilbur swung it at the front left paw of the panther, but the panther ended up holding the cleaver down before swiping at Wilbur's stomach. Wilbur summoned a thunder spear in his left hand, which he hurled at the panther's stomach. It pierced through the panther's stomach as it let out a howl of pain, and the grip on the thunder cleaver loosened considerably. Wilbur took the opportunity to grab the cleaver and soared backward at top speed before bringing it down onto the panther's head. The panther opened its mouth, waving its right front paw over. Wilbur scrambled to dart backward, avoiding its sharp claws. The next second, the panther pounced with its jaw agape