"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
The consequences would be disastrous if Leon suffered several devastating blows!Besides, 700,000 dollars was nothing to her, and she felt that it was worth the trade to exchange that sum for her and Leon's safety."Are you serious?" Leopard was so shocked that his jaw nearly dropped to the ground. He never dreamed that Iris would agree to his terms!Seven hundred thousand was no small sum, and he was swayed by it as it was practically his entire year's income!If Iris was willing to compensate 700,000 dollars for their medical expenses, whatever bad blood between the two sides would be written off! It was a solution that both sides could benefit from."Don't listen to her nonsense, Leopard! She came here with that kid in a shabby motorcycle this morning. I don't think they can even fork out seven hundred bucks, let alone seven hundred thousand!" the man with the earring sneered."F*CK! Are you trying to pull my leg?" Leopard was furious."I'm not. I'm telling the truth. If you
"If you leave this place and contact them as soon as possible, I promise I'll be fine by the time they arrive and deal with those thugs..." Ever since Iris was kidnapped by the gangsters last time, her grandfather dispatched additional staff to protect her safety from the shadows.However, she was not fond of having anyone interfering in her private life, so she told those people to keep a distance from her—they duly obeyed her and avoided getting too close.What happened in front of her was so sudden that she could guess without thinking that most of the people responsible for protecting her were just slightly too far away to notice the abnormality immediately.If Leon could leave and tip the news off to them, the entire problem would turn into a non-issue!"Iris, I don't care if this is a stop-gap measure or not. All I know is, I'll never leave you alone in the face of danger, even if there's only a tiny bit of danger!" Leon said decisively.He knew that Iris's method was much m
"Very nice! You asked for it! Give it to him, fellas. Tear this kid into shreds and toss him onto the street for the dogs to feed on!" Leopard laughed despite his anger and waved his hand to give his attack order.His underlings were already raring to go, and they raised their weapons one after another while charging fiercely toward Leon."Come at me!" Leon yelled. To protect Iris's safety, he did not leave half a step away from Iris's side and was even careful not to dodge the enemy's attack on a whim in case it landed on Iris once he escaped it.'I'm giving it my all!' Leon gritted his teeth, concentrated some spiritual energy on his back, and resisted the attack of the three iron rods before letting out a muffled groan. He then jumped into the air and kicked the three enemies away in a flurry of kicks.Two opponents with machetes seized the opportunity to try and hack Leon's head. Leon remained calm in the face of impending danger and reached out to grab one opponent's wrist. He