In a five-star hotel in the southern region, Gordon arrived by car.Joel and Seth contacted him not long ago, saying that there was something that they needed to discuss with him, so he made time out of work to hurry over."I wonder why they called me here. Can it be that they have taken care of Leon and Elegante Group and invited me here to thank me?" Gordon parked his car and muttered to himself in confusion.The two called him earlier that morning asking about Elegante Group and he instantly realized that Joel might be plotting to take control of Elegante Group because it had the potential to become a threat to the Hiltons' businesses.On the same day, the two suddenly invited him to dine with them in a five-star hotel.After a few moments of thought, Gordon realized that Joel might have succeeded and invited him to the hotel to thank him for the information he provided."Yeah, that has to be it!" The more Gordon thought about it, the more he believed it.He knew that though
"Gordon, are you mocking me and my cousin? How dare you?!" Seth slammed his palms against the table in a fit of rage."I'm not!" Gordon snapped out of it and asked, "Mister Golan, Mister Hiltons, what happened to you? Why are both of you injured?""What do you think? This is all your fault!" Seth glared daggers at Gordon.If he did not know Gordon for some time, he could have killed him right there and then."Me? How's this my fault?" Gordon asked in confusion."How's it not? You told us that Leon Wolf is just a nobody who came from Springfield City. Not only is he extremely skilled in martial art, but he's also a close friend of the Thompsons! In the end, both I and my cousin were beaten up," Feeling increasingly angry, Seth's expression darkened."What? How's that possible?!?" Gordon could not bring himself to believe what he heard.He knew that Leon was close with the Thompsons, but Joel was one of the very best martial artists in his generation with no other rival apart from
"Mister Golan, I'm telling the truth. Please believe me! Besides, why would I mislead you on purpose? What do I have to gain?" Gordon argued."Well," Seth paused and exchanged confused looks with Joel.The two of them were certain that Gordon misled them on purpose, but since Gordon had no personal grudge against them, there seemed to be no reason for him to do such a thing unless he had a death wish."Are you telling the truth, Gordon?" Joel asked."Of course!" Gordon said sincerely.He thought that Joel would crush Leon with ease, not expecting that both Joel and Seth ended up being defeated by Leon instead; hence, it was indeed an accident as he never meant Seth and Joel any harm."Well, I'll believe you this time!" Joel said, the dark expression on his face easing."Alright," Gordon sighed a breath of relief."Mister Bailey, I can let this slide, but on one condition: you have to help me take Leon and Elegante Group down!" Joel said."What?!" Gordon gaped at him. "Mister H
"I don't believe that will work! Elegante Group is not controlled by Hughes, and all of their products leave detailed records when we distribute them! If I tamper with them, they'll figure it out!" Gordon made a shaky motion with his head.He was no fool, and he knew Joel intended to serve him up in exchange for Elegante Group's demise. Gordon wanted to get rid of Leon as well, but he didn't want to risk his job or his life for it."Don't worry, you won't be held accountable! Simply find a scapegoat so that someone else can take the blame for you!" Joel stated."That could be correct," Gordon said hesitantly.It wouldn't be difficult for him to find a scapegoat in the company as long as he was willing to pay. However, as the person in charge, he would still be held accountable to some extent."This isn't up for debate! Let's be clear, Mister Bailey! You're the reason Seth and I are injured, and if you agree to assist, I'll treat you to a feast so that all three of us can have a gr
"What? You want to recruit martial artists in the Semi-Almighty and Almighty States?""Seriously?"Iris and the other three gasped in disbelief."Leon, do you have a fever or something? A martial artist in the Semi-Almighty State is already considered at the very top of the southern region, and only powerful families have what it takes to cultivate such a powerful martial artist, not to mention someone in the Almighty State! It's not possible to recruit someone like that!" Ruth reached out to place her hand on Leon's forehead as though she was testing his temperature."I'm not sick! Don't worry. I have my way!" Leon moved her hand away."Brag all you want! You aren't even in the Emperor State yourself, so why would someone in the Semi-Almighty State or above want to follow you? Do you take them all for fools?" Ruth scoffed.Martial artists always valued strength above all; since Leon had no power in the southern region and was far from reaching the Semi-Almighty State, he could n
"You were the one who insisted on taking the Basic Pure Energy Pill! Don't you regret doing that now?" Leon rolled his eyes at Ruth.The Basic Pure Energy Pill Ruth took was stolen from him when he was too weak to move, and he still held a grudge."What's the point in talking about that now?" An idea formed in her head and she grabbed Leon by the arm. "Leon, you have so many tricks up your sleeves. Think of something and get me to the Overlord State! Please!""You just can't take two Pure Energy Pills within a short period and it can’t be helped," Leon said."No way! You know something that can help me! Just help me out, alright?" She rocked his arm back and forth and pleaded sweetly.Leon gasped when he sensed something soft pressed against his arm."Why aren't you saying anything?" Noticing the odd look on Loen's face, Ruth soon realized that she was practically clinging onto Leon and blushed. Instead of letting him go, she pressed her body closer to him and smirked. "Well? Are
"Leon, you have such a dirty mind! Tell the truth! Have you been plotting to pursue me or something?" Ruth questioned."As if I'm going to be interested in a little girl like you," Loen rolled his eyes and swallowed his following words when he recalled how curvy Ruth was."Forget it! I'm not in the mood for bickering! Just think of a way to get me to the Overlord State! If you refuse to help me, I'm going to sleep with Iris every single day and you're going to be all alone by yourself in my room!" Ruth threatened smugly."Why you! Fine! I'll help!" Leon agreed reluctantly.Naturally, he never intended on turning Ruth down, to begin with, and was simply used to bickering with her.Apart from Ruth, Iris, Snow, Cynthia, and Leon himself took the Basic Pure Energy Pills.By the time they all reached the Semi-Overlord State, they would all face the same issue as Ruth as they could not take the Advanced Pure Energy, so he would eventually have to think of a solution.He closed his eye
In the bedroom, Leon took out a few premium Energy Nurturing Pills, and each one of them took one.He then took out the Spiritual Pearl and let it float in the air as it oozed powerful true and spiritual energy.Once everything was in place, they all sat on the ground and began to focus on their training.Meanwhile, Leon already reached the Intermediate Supreme State in martial art, while Cynthia and Snow were in the Advanced Supreme State; Iris was the weakest among them and was only in the Initial Supreme State.Though such levels of strength would be considered impressive in Springfield City, they were practically defenseless in the southern region.However, with the help of the Spiritual Pearl, they were growing stronger and quicker than ordinary martial artists. Since they were all hard-working, they made progress in the past few days and were all close to a breakthrough.As long as the four of them continued to work on their power, they would soon become accomplished martia