Gideon was the second-in-command of the Tiusto special forces as well as Samuel's right-hand man. Not to mention, he was an ancient martial artist too. So, he held great power in the local area.When Pamela saw Gideon, she put on a grave expression. Even the arrogant Jeremiah couldn't help but frown.Although his identity as an Interpol was intimidating, his authority was limited within the organization. In Draconia, he had no law enforcement power. If Gideon was a regular police officer, he might show some respect to Jeremiah due to his status. However, the special forces were not under the authority of the police. Instead, they had an independent system of their own, and this had even less to do with Interpol. If Gideon showed Jeremiah some leniency, he would be doing him a favor. But otherwise, it wasn't his duty to do so.Pamela noticed the gravity of the situation too. Initially, she'd thought that Daniel was just throwing his weight around because of his identity as
The special forces then announced to the public that they'd successfully killed The Reckless Brothers under Samuel's leadership, bringing glory to the entire special forces.The Tiusto special forces were commended by their superiors, and Samuel was praised as a hero. Rumor had it that the higher-ups were even considering making Samuel mayor in a city, and the chances of it happening was high.Within their system, less than a handful of them could be promoted to a mayor from an officer. Unless they had made an especially huge merit, they shouldn't even dream about it.Should Samuel be successfully promoted, his position would be vacant. So, Gideon would most likely take over since Samuel had written in his official report that it was the effort of his entire garrison that they'd achieved what they did.While others didn't know what had happened in the alley, Gideon knew exactly what had transpired. The Reckless Brothers were strong, and the special forces had attacked in a hurr
"Even if you can't tell what you look like, you should at least check yourself in the mirror first!" Gideon kept landing heavy kicks on Daniel. "Don't you know that you look like a beast? "She's not blind. Why would she seduce you?"Meanwhile, Daniel had no room for retaliation at all. Instead, all he could do was roll around on the floor as he yelped in pain after every kick."Curse you! Countless times, you've cheated with other women outside. I didn't make a fuss out of it because of my sister's feelings, but you have the nerves to twist the truth in my face now. "I'm going to kill you!" Gideon barked.Everyone watching was stunned, and disbelief was written on their faces. As Daniel's brother-in-law, shouldn't Gideon be supporting Daniel? Why was Daniel the one suffering a beating in the end?Not to mention, every strike Gideon landed on Daniel was ruthless. He didn't seem to have any care for their familial ties and appeared as though he was on a mission to kill him inst
After all, if the company wanted a loan in the future, Pamela would have to face Daniel again. Hence, she had nothing much to gain by offending him even further.Truth be told, it was better to not burn bridges lest they met again somewhere down the road. So, what other choice did Pamela have as an ordinary citizen?"Hey fatso! Consider it the greatest luck of your life that she's willing to forgive you. If you try to get back at her in private, I won't let you off!" Gideon loudly warned.Anxiously, Daniel promised, "I swear that I'll never do that. After this, I'll approve any case that involves Ms. York."Then, Gideon turned around and asked, "Was the way I handled the situation satisfactory?"His question was meant for Woody, but coincidentally, Jeremiah was standing in the same direction and assumed that Gideon was speaking to him.He immediately put on a smug look and said, "I guess it was alright. It shows that you know where you stand since you were willing to forsake yo
"Mom, cut it out." Pamela frowned, unable to stand her mother any longer.No matter what, Woody was her ex-husband, and he was the one who'd saved her earlier. Otherwise, she would've gotten humiliated by Daniel in public.Trudy was unhappy at being told off, and upon seeing this, Jeremiah said, "Aunt Trudy, it's just a small matter. Don't get mad over it.""Jeremiah, you just returned from abroad, so you don't know how mean the people here are. A guy who doesn't know what's good for him should be taught a lesson. Or else, he won't remember it," Trudy said."I'll let it go because he's Pam's ex-husband," Jeremiah magnanimously said."You have a big heart, but it's expected of a man who has lived abroad. You've seen the world and know exactly how to speak and deal with such situations." Then, Trudy held Pamela's hand and continued, "Let's go home. We shouldn't put off Jeremiah's welcome celebration."Smiling, Jeremiah said, "You don't have to put yourselves through so much trouble
Trudy was concerned that Jeremiah would feel awkward, so she put on a smile and added, "You're very capable to have signed up for the platinum membership without hesitation, Jeremiah."Kurt—that guy who tried to scam us—was only a silver member, yet he was so arrogant."Despite the bitterness in his heart, Jeremiah tried his best to not show it on his face. "So… are we still going there?"He even had the urge to withdraw his membership now. However, when he'd applied for the card, he was clearly told that once recharged, the money could only be used for dining. If he chose not to dine, he could wait until the card became invalid. But regardless of the situation, there was no possibility of refund."Yes, we're definitely going!" Trudy loudly exclaimed, "Customers are the gods, and consumers are the bosses! No matter how arrogant he is, he has to be polite to us and humbly serve us."We'll be singing to his tune if we don't go. That's why we have to go. Anything that makes him unc
"I didn't even break a sweat over it. I just want to thank everyone today. At the same time, I hope that this can also help Jonah get over his shock," Javier said, pretending to be humble.Indeed, many were taken aback that Jonah was here. Just a few days ago, he had been taken away by the special forces during Manuel's funeral on the charge of abetting a crime.This charge was not a joke and could lead to severe consequences. However, in a mere few days, Jonah was released thanks to Javier pulling his connections. In addition to the power of money, he had managed to change Jonah's charge from abetting to incitement too.Hence, Jonah was only locked up for three days and had to simply pay a fine before he was released."Thank you, Mr. Dakota. If you hadn't extended your help, I wouldn't have been released so quickly. I wouldn't even have been able to enjoy this drink with everyone." Jonah continued to hold his glass in the air, and everyone else followed.Then, Javier roared i
Upon listening to their compliments, Javier's ego ballooned, and he generously offered, "Just come and work in my company after this. I can't be sure about anything else, but rest assured that something as minor as a promotion and salary increment is guaranteed."This was Javier's attempt at poaching talents from Helenova Ventures. But most importantly, Javier's main objective was to get Sasha to work with him. Then, he would have the advantage of meeting her every day and would easily win her heart. Today, Sasha was a stark difference from her usual self. After Shane had retrieved the 300-hundred-thousand-dollar compensation from the loan shark, their family moved to Lake Kaspy, and Sasha had bid farewell to her frugal life.Without those stressors, Sasha quickly regained her confidence. Recently, she'd been buying a lot of clothes and cosmetics that she used to be hesitant to purchase in the past too. And besides that, she'd also changed the habit of dressing up in office wea
Solomon didn't dare to resist and could only comply.By the time everyone arrived at the back of the mountain, the sky was already starting to lighten.Directly ahead lied a deep canyon with steep cliffs.Woody tied one end of the rope to the bridge pillar, slung the coil of rope over his shoulder, and nodded to the people around him."Is there something wrong?" Woody asked the battered elder.The elder quickly responded, "No problem!"Woody pushed off with one foot, launching himself into the air toward the other side of the cliff.While Woody was halfway through the flight, his body began to plummet downward.From this angle, he didn't stand a chance of making it across.At that moment, a giant eagle swooped in from the side.The elder stood at the edge of the cliff and blew the eagle whistle.The giant eagle spread its wings, and with Woody stepping onto its back, they instantly shifted from falling to ascending.In the next moment, he landed steadily at the edge of the
Woody's bold statements echoed throughout the entire Martial Arts Union Headquarters.In the past, if anyone dared to speak to their union president like that, Solomon wouldn't even need to say anything–the followers alone would leave the person questioning their life choices!In front of the Headquarters, how could he be allowed to speak recklessly?The current situation was that Woody not only said something, but also tore down their gate and injured dozens of their people.Of course, this number wasn't set in stone.If anyone else dared to step up, Woody certainly wouldn't hold back and was more than willing to help the Martial Arts Union continue increasing the number of casualties."You... have quite the attitude!"Solomon, being the union president of the alliance, held a certain standing and position, so it was unlikely for him to just back down easily.In reality, he had been feeling extremely anxious for quite some time.The eight seasoned elders teamed up and still c
He didn't want anyone to mention it, especially in public."Where are the eight elders?" Solomon's eyes were filled with rage as he shouted loudly."Here!" The eight elders spoke in unison, giving their response."That person destroyed our place and harmed our followers; he should be struck down on the spot to serve as a warning to others," Solomon said through gritted teeth.The eight elders responded in unison, "Yes, sir!""Attack!"The eight of them were all masters of martial arts who had reached the Peak level.They had impressive performance!At the headquarters, in terms of both status and strength, they were second only to Solomon.Even the legendary Martial God wouldn't stand a chance against the combined strength of these eight individuals.They coordinated seamlessly, surrounding Woody and launching a flurry of fierce attacks from all directions.If it were someone else, they would have been torn apart by them.Woody remained calm, letting his mind wander for a m
In the darkness, countless shadows darted back and forth.When they clearly saw that the gateway, which symbolized the Martial Arts Union, had been destroyed and was now nothing more than a pile of rubble, they were immediately filled with rage."Who dared to be so bold and fearless!""How dare you tear down the Martial Arts Union's gate? You're asking for trouble.""Whoever it is, they're definitely not a good person. Let's deal with them thoroughly first and ask questions later!"A crowd filled with anger saw what appeared to be a figure standing in front of the ruins."Hey kid, did you see who did it?"A sharp-eyed person noticed that the figure was a young man and immediately started questioning him."I'm warning you, this situation is serious. You need to tell everything you've seen, or else you'll face the consequences."Woody stood calmly and said, "I saw it.""Come on, who is it?" a group of people demanded in unison.Woody said calmly, "That's me!""What?!"The gr
Rudolf immediately became anxious. He shielded his granddaughter, Penny, while loudly rebuking, "Mr. Edwards, is this really how your Martial Arts Union treats guests? If word gets out, we won't be afraid of becoming the laughingstock of our peers in the martial arts community!"Solomon was completely unfazed. "You think you're worthy of being called guests?"Faced with a large group of people who were eyeing them aggressively, the three of them were no match at all.It was quickly dealt with!"Solomon, aren't you worried that Mr. Snider's disciple, Woody, will come looking for trouble if you do this?" Rudolf shouted loudly while struggling.Solomon couldn’t care less. “If he dares to come, I will make sure he gets a taste of being a prisoner! The person you were taught by is no good, so it's likely you won't be any better. It's fitting that you pay off your teacher's debt. Let both the old man and you face the consequences together!"What's all the fuss about Woody? He's just a
Solomon was using very offensive language.Miranda had a cold look on her face, but since she was on someone else's turf, she couldn't act out.Jaycee was actually Solomon's sister, and there was an age difference of over twenty years between them.After Jaycee was born, her parents passed away due to illness. Before their death, they entrusted her, still an infant, to the care of Solomon.Solomon had a hard time raising his younger sister by himself. Now, as he watched her grow into a beautiful and talented young woman, she was becoming increasingly admired by people in the martial arts community.There were so many people trying to arrange marriages with the Edwards family that they practically wore down the doorstep from their frequent visits.Solomon was overwhelmed with options, dreaming of his sister marrying into a wealthy family and securing a beautiful marriage.Dreams shattered!Jaycee, who was as fresh and naive, ended up being paired with someone considered old and
To be honest, Woody was quite intrigued.Every time he got into a scuffle with the underlings, he couldn't help but deeply miss Alexia.The esteemed Princess of the Epochal Realm was clearly being used by him as a henchman.The key point is that Alexia wasn't upset at all; instead, she was quite happy to help."No way."Reason overcame impulse, and Woody frowned as he said, "You have to stay at home. Only then can I be at ease."Alexia's expression fell. "Alright then!"Woody laughed and said, "You're being so obedient, I must reward you for that.""What kind of reward?" Her ears perked up with excitement, and her eyes were sparkling.Woody pulled a serpent's core of his pocket and said, "I promised you a gift earlier, and now I'm making good on that promise."Alexia's eyes lit up with excitement again. "The serpent's inner core!"In the past, she would not have paid any attention to the inner core of this quality.Every extra look is an insult to the title "Princess of the
Edwin was, of course, unconvinced! As the teacher, he had failed, but the student had succeeded on the first try. If it wasn't sheer luck, then what was it? Woody didn't respond and picked up a second heavenly crystal. Moments later, he succeeded again! Edwin's eyes widened in amazement, as though he witnessed something truly extraordinary. Meanwhile, the admiration on Alexia's face skyrocketed. "Try it again!" Edwin was still unwilling to accept it. This time, Woody didn't humor him and directly put away the remaining heavenly crystals. "What's the meaning of this?" Edwin widened his eyes. Woody stood up to leave and without looking back, he said, "Thanks!""Wait, are you sure you've fully mastered it?"Edwin hurried after him and said, "What if something goes wrong? I can help you figure it out!""No need. If my master believes he's fine, then he's definitely going to be fine," Alexia said, blocking the old man and speaking with solemn assurance. At that moment, Edwin's
Edwin stiffened his neck, trying to maintain a normal expression to cover up his embarrassment as his earlier demonstration had ended in failure. Although he knew the method, his lack of practice over the years had led to a mistake, which was understandable.""Ha..." Alexia let out a big yawn, her eyelids feeling as though they were weighed down by a thousand pounds; she was getting sleepy!Edwin's lengthy lecture had successfully bored her into a drowsy state. As for the later parts of the lesson, it didn't register in her mind at all; everything he said went in one ear and out the other, leaving no trace behind. "Carry on…"Alexia stretched lazily signaling for the two of them to continue without being affected by her. This left Edwin feeling utterly defeated! He felt as though he had been slapped in the face! Putting a student to sleep was already embarrassing enough, but to make matters worse, his demonstration had also failed. "It's fine, let me try." Woody volunteered.