All the bones in the thug's entire body ached in pain, almost as if they were going to fall apart, and at least five to six of his ribs were already broken.He was lucky that Leon did not deliver a killer move, or else all four of them would have been dead by then!"H-how's that possible..." Iris was dumbfounded to see the scene in front of her. She rubbed her eyes vigorously and could not believe that everything she saw was true.She already resigned herself to face a certain death, and she thought Leon would have the same fate too. However, she never would have dreamed that Leon would defeat all four of the armed thugs in less than a minute!It came as a complete shock to her! She finally understood that Leon was not bragging earlier—it was she who underestimated Leon's strength!"Leon, you're… You're so amazing! When did your fighting skills become so powerful!" Still reeling from the shock, Iris looked at Leon from head to toe with a face full of disbelief.At the same time,
Upon seeing that Leon was unmoved, the four men started to become desperate. They looked at Iris behind them, and they suddenly had an idea to throw themselves before Iris.Leon was startled by their actions. He was worried that they would hurt her, so he quickly stood up to shield Iris and stared at the four of them with even a colder expression!"Please, spare us. We're in the wrong when we did those actions. We're sorry...""Yeah. Please show us some mercy and let us live..."The men immediately kowtowed Iris and begged for mercy.Being the woman that she was, Iris still felt a bit of compassion even though she knew that they were the villains."Forget it, Leon! Everyone makes mistakes, and it's important to be forgiving when the situation calls for it. Let them off just this once time," Iris advised him."But Iris," Leon protested, "you can't just them off so easily! People like them are the scumbags of society. If you let them off this time, there's no guarantee that they w
Leon's mind was a complete mess earlier, as he was so concerned about Iris's injury that he forgot about his medical skills.He felt a little awkward after that brief episode.Leon then glanced around and spotted a relatively clean large rock not far away. He helped Iris over and motioned Iris to sit down on the rock."Take off your shoes, Iris. I'll check your foot for you," Leon said with a smile.Iris nodded. She took off her small leather boots to reveal a fair-skinned foot wrapped in flesh-colored stockings.It was breathtakingly beautiful!Leon's heart skipped a beat and his pupils dilated.Iris's beautiful feet were slender and petite, and they could only barely fit in his palm. Her five toes were playfully alluring in her stockings, and it was undoubtedly a very beautiful view.Leon could not help but feel a fiery feeling in his heart. He felt an inexplicable urge to immediately hold that slender and beautiful jade foot in his hand and play with it."Didn't you say you
"How are you feeling now, Iris? Does it hurt?" Leon asked worriedly.Iris moved her ankle and genuinely felt surprised! "It doesn't as much as earlier!""I'm glad to hear that.""The joint has been realigned and you'll be fully recovered with a few days' rest," Leon said."A few days?! So, you're saying that my foot hasn't been cured completely yet?" Iris looked surprised as she put her shoes on."It's cured, but you shouldn't put too much pressure on it for the time being. It'll be best if you could avoid making any movements that would injure it a second time. I recommend not walking for at least twenty-four hours..." Leon explained simply."What?! Then how do I get down from this mountain?" Iris was taken aback. Staying on the mountain for twenty-four hours was very unrealistic and completely out of the question!"Easy. I'll carry you down from the mountain." Leon let out a soft but audible sigh, but deep down, he was delighted and he even secretly thanked God for giving him
Leon did not want Iris to be in danger, but he could not bear to see Iris being disappointed either."Never mind that. We shouldn't give up halfway now that we're already here! Come on, I'll bring you to the top of the mountain and let you see the scenery today!"Leon gritted his teeth and made an immediate decision.His energy refinement level has reached mid-stage, making his strength and agility much more powerful than ordinary people. Furthermore, Mistcloud Mountain was not a dangerous peak with cliffs, and he would not face any issues as long as he took extra care."Are you sure?" Iris was still worried."You don't have anything to worry about with me around. I promise I'll keep you safe!" Leon said firmly. His sonorous voice gave Iris an indescribable sense of security."Okay. I believe you," Iris nodded uneasily.Leon then put Iris down and lifted Iris in a bridal carry.That way, their center of gravity was tilted forward as much as possible, thereby aiding them in term
Leon walked around on mountain peak with Iris on his back and found a relatively clean space where they could sit down.Before long, the sun's rays pierced through the dense peak of mist and cloud as it began its descent in the west.Clouds and mist lingered even as the bright golden rays of the setting sun shot through. The reflection, refraction, and dispersion of light made for a colorful display of iridescence, which gave rise to a sense of awe and amazement that could captivate anyone who had the good fortune of laying eyes on it.When the sun finally disappeared from the horizon, the two of them woke up from their amazement."It's getting late, Leon. Let's go home," Iris said with a smile.Although some unpleasant things happened earlier that day, Leon's company made for an enjoyable time and she felt indescribably content.Leon nodded, carried Iris on his back, and began the descent.Going down was much easier than going up, and Leon's pace made it feel as if he was flyin
At that point, Leon walked out of the scenic spot with Iris on his back. They were both happily talking and laughing when they ran into the 30 or 40 young men blocking the entrance aggressively."Boss! This is the kid who hurt us! You gotta get payback on him for us!" As soon as they saw Leon approaching, one of the men immediately appeared spirited as he pointed his hand in Leon's direction with a resentful look on his face."Grab him! Don't let him get away!" Their leader snorted coldly and tossed away the cigarette butt in his hand.Under his orders, all the young men brandished their weapons—which included machetes and batons---while swarming toward Leon and Iris.Standing slightly further back was Jess's boyfriend, who was about to rush up and teach Leon a lesson, rattled by the sight of those black-clad men surrounding Leon. The scene left him in a stupor, and he immediately stopped what he was doing before retreating some distance away in fear of being dragged into the impen
It was unfortunate that she only realized it a little too late.The leader strutted over and glanced directly at Leon. "Where are you from kid? You've some balls of steel for hurting my men on my turf!"Leon set Iris down from his back and looked directly at the man with a relaxed and fearless gaze. "Who are you?""Ignorant fool! Let me tell you who he is. He's Felix Leopard Moneta, our boss who rules the area surrounding Mistcloud Mountain!" the man with the earring said proudly.By then, the commotion already alerted the surrounding passers-by. Some of the more timid and fearful ones left in a hurry, while the braver lot stayed behind and watched the situation unfold from a distance.When they heard the man with the earring announce the name of their leader, every single onlooker was startled and a hubbub immediately ensued."That's the man they call Leopard?!""Rumor has it that Leopard, armed with only a machete, hacked eighteen or so people more than ten years ago. They say