After saying that, Iris paused and added, "I know you did this to help some of the lower-level employees, so let me offer a suggestion. I'll have a word with Mister Mercer later and ask him to lower the factory's production capacity standards so that the performance bonuses will not be affected!""No! Iris, I know that the subject of raw materials has been troubling you a lot. Even if the production capacity standard was lowered, it's a stop-gap solution that doesn't address the root cause! I... I want to share your burdens." Leon said, summoning up his courage."You..." Iris was stunned, and an indescribable warmth surged into her heart. Leon's guess was right, the issue of raw materials was indeed one of her constant troubles!The rapid development of the company in the past two years, coupled with the insufficient supply of raw materials, left her no choice but to let Ashwin go on a business trip to source new partners who could provide the raw materials. She knew that the qualit
If those energy-infused morning dew were added to the raw materials of cosmetics, it would greatly improve the effects of the resulting cosmeceutical and promote the better amalgamation of raw materials!Behold, the beauty of nature!Leon collected the morning dew into a container. Since the spiritual energy produced at night had been absorbed by the morning dew and there was no extra spiritual energy for him to refine, he had no choice but to go back down the mountain.Back in the company, Michael was having a heated chat with Ashwin the latter's office. Ashwin happened to be the person in charge of raw material procurement, as well as production and processing, and the factory manager Guido Boyd was his subordinate.Leon stayed in the factory all day yesterday, where he made known his plans to increase the refining efficiency as well develop some cosmeceuticals. Guido realized that something was amiss and so reported it to Ashwin as soon as possible.Ashwin nearly blew up after
"I'm going to contact a few senior executives and have them try to cooperate with the R&D department to put pressure on Leon," Ashwin continued. We'll all work together during the meeting to prevent Leon from getting his way!""Gotcha." Michael nodded and exited the office.On the other hand, Leon and Ariel were on their way to the factory when they learned that Iris was holding a high-level meeting. They decided to cancel their plans and walk to the meeting room together.When Leon and Ariel arrived, the company executives were already in the meeting room.At that point, Iris entered the conference room with her secretary, Gracie, to the sound of heels clacking.As Iris sat down in the front seat, the previously noisy meeting room fell silent."Because this is our routine meeting, I'd like all departments to present their progress reports and business reports from the previous month. You can also bring up any issues you may have," Iris said casually. Her expression was as cold a
Seeing as everyone was speechless, Ashwin had no choice but to speak up. "Miss Young, we trust Miss Summers's ability beyond a shadow of a doubt, but—"Iris, however, interrupted him before he could say anything, "I don't want to hear any buts! It was Leon who secured the contract with the Wick Group, so it stands to reason that this cooperation ought to be entrusted to him! The bottom line is this: I've already made up my mind, and all discussion about this matter is to end here!" Iris slammed the table and made a final decision."I... Alright." Ashwin's expression soured and he slumped back somewhat embarrassedly.He initially planned to join hands with several executives to put pressure on Leon and attempt to force Leon into relinquishing that authority. Little did he expect that Iris would value Leon so much more than he imagined, even to the extent of giving it her all to defend Leon and waste all of Ashwin's efforts.However, he was not one to give up so easily, so he quietly
"How long has it been since then without any signs of progress or updates from your end? Are you trying to stop others from succeeding in what you have failed to do? That's some desperado logic you have there!""How dare you make such accusations? Who said that our R-and-D department has no results to show? We've made breakthroughs since the approval of funding and we'll be able to develop high-end cosmeceuticals soon!" George became red with rage."How soon is soon? A month? A year!" Ariel scoffed.George was irritated. "It won't take that long. I can give you a guarantee that our R-and-D department will be able to launch three different cosmeceuticals within a week!""A week? Really!" Everyone was taken aback. No one expected that the R-and-D department would finally have something to show after months and months of practically zero achievements!"That's great news!""I didn't expect Mister Proctor to drop that big of a revelation out of nowhere!""Indeed. Our company is curre
"Mister Wolf, we have so many talents in our R-and-D department. It took them half a year to even obtain any noticeable results!""Who do you think you are? Claiming that you'll manage to develop ten cosmetic products in just one week?""You're just dreaming!" George mocked.If someone who was not even in the field was able to develop new cosmetics in just a week, then what would be the purpose of the research and development department?!"Leon, I know you're acting with the company's interests in mind, but this isn't something within your capabilities. What are you trying to cause a scene for?!" Iris glared at Leon unhappily.She remembered very well how Leon told her himself that he was not that confident in this the night before.Yet, at that moment, Leon guaranteed that he would be able to develop ten new products in just a week.There was no way she could believe Leon!"Miss Young, I'm not trying to cause a scene. I'm speaking the truth! I have the confidence that I can do
"Alright, I agree! You'll be out of this company soon!" Ashwin sneered as he looked at Leon in disdain. He looked like he already had victory in hand."That's a promise! Let's have Miss Young and all our colleagues here be our witnesses!" Leon smiled."He doesn't know his place!"The executives were amused by Leon's words.They did not think Leon had the skill to obtain victory, and none of them knew where Leon got the courage and confidence from!"Alright, the meeting is ending!" Iris glared at Leon unhappily.She thought the same as the rest and did not think that Leon could lose. However, when she saw how confident Leon looked, she did not say anything about it in the end.…In the next few days, Leon threw himself into the factory, looking into how to increase the effectiveness of their products with Stanley as well as developing new products.Thanks to all their hard work, the matter saw a drastic improvement.When it came to processing raw materials, Leon followed Stanl
"Of course! I was fortunate this time, and I've already accomplished what I promised Miss Young last week!" George had an incredibly pleased look on his face."Really? Then we'll have to congratulate you!""High-end cosmetics are very important to the growth of the company. Once Miss Young finds out, your department will be handsomely rewarded!"…Quite a few executives offered their congratulations."Mister Proctor, you did well!" Ashwin nodded in satisfaction.He was in the same boat as George at that moment. The fact that the R-and-D department succeeded was a good thing for him. It meant that they already secured half of the bet!Not long after that, they heard some high heels walking over. Iris entered the room with Gracie, the secretary. She sat in the main position and looked up, saying strangely, "Hey, where's Leon and Ariel? Why don't I see them?""I don't know, we haven't seen them either, "Everyone shook their heads in bewilderment."Could Leon be trying to run aw
"Miss Morrison, I would like to thank you for saving my life," Iris said as she approached Renee's bed. She meant to thank Renee for having saved her so narrowly from death during their encounter with one of Brahma's clones, which was why she lingered in Renee's room even after everyone left. "Miss Young, if you would truly like to return the favor, there is something you can do for me," Renee said, biting her lip as though what she was about to say was an excruciatingly difficult decision to make."What is it?" Iris asked, although she felt like she already knew what was the answer. "I would like to join you in being Leon's companions," Renee said with an expectant look. She harbored feelings toward Leon for some time now but refrained from competing against Iris and Cynthia, knowing there was no way she could win. However, she had an epiphany after her narrow escape from death and realized that there was so much more to life than competing with other women over a man. Therefor
"Nothing is impossible! It's high time you accept your fate, you old git! Take this! The Phoenix Sky Fist!" Leon merely scoffed at him. The next moment, he directed one last attack at Wulfric in the form of his most powerful move—the Phoenix Sky Fist, a sage technique belonging to the Heavenly Class!A cloud of pulsating energy charged straight toward Wulfric, without any mercy toward his cries of horror!Its sole intent was to destroy him and put an end to this battle!"No—" Wulfric let out a bloodcurdling scream as he watched, defenseless, as the Phoenix Sky Fist soared toward him. His first instinct was to leap out of harm's way, but Leon was far too powerful for him and anticipated this beforehand. Not to mention the Phoenix Sky Fist was one of the most powerful moves belonging to the Heavenly Class, and there was no possible way he could escape from its wrath.Wulfric's limp body only left a few feet off the ground when the Phoenix Sky Fist crashed into him, rendering his body
"Haha! I've finally attained the Saint State! Now it's time for you to die, you old git!" A glimmer of malice flashed through Leon's eyes. When he fixated his gaze on Wulfric's face, it sent a shudder down Wulfric's entire body, for Leon's eyes were like two pits of deep, dark, sinister hatred. "How cocky of you to say that, you twat! So what if you attained the Saint State? You haven't even got time to harness your powers yet, so you're no match for me! Take this!" Wulfric scoffed, taking no notice of Leon's threats at all. Then, without another moment's hesitation, he sent a powerful surge of energy pummeling Leon's way, intending to destroy Leon while his defenses were low!"He's right. So what if he's attained the Saint State? He can't even control his powers properly," the rest of the Chanters all agreed, and felt rather relieved by this. The glimmer of hope that ignited briefly within Pierre, Zach, and the rest was immediately doused after hearing the Chanters' words. Wulf
"Hahaha! This ends here—once and for all!" Wulfric broke out into a manic cackle of laughter upon seeing Pierre's defeat. The defeat of Pierre, Zach, and his two lackeys had no doubt instilled a newfound triumph in him, for the four of them combined were his greatest opponents thus far, and now that he rendered them powerless, there was no longer anyone in his way!Not even Leon, Percival, Alastair, or the rest of their comrades could defeat him! He and the Chanters would go on, unstopped, to dominate the world!One could only imagine his ecstasy at finally fulfilling his dream at long last!"All hail Master Chanter!""All hail Master Chanter!""All hail Master Chanter!" Aiken and the rest of the Chanters erupted into thunderous applause and cheers of sheer elation. "Oh no!""We can't possibly stand a chance!" Percival, Alastair, and the rest on the good side felt their hearts sink at the thought of their impending doom. Although they outnumbered the Chanters by a significant m
Gulp!Taking advantage of the moment, Leon decisively took out a Holy Spirit Pill and swallowed it. Initially, he intended to use an Essential Detox Pill to help Pierre, Zach, and the other two Semi-Saint State fighters counteract the poison. However, with Pierre injured by Wulfric and Zach along with the other two severely wounded and out of combat, even if he cured them, their side was still doomed to defeat.In this desperate situation, he could only take a gamble. He hoped that, with the breakthrough signs he felt in his martial arts bottleneck, the Holy Spirit Pill would help him break through the sage arts barrier or raise his power level to the Great Crossing Phase. This might be their only chance at victory."Mister Wolf, as long as there's life, there's hope. I'll try my best to hold off Wulfric. You must escape now and find a way to avenge us later."Pierre, enduring his injuries and the poison, stood up with a determined look on his face. He knew that their side was alre
"You're courting death!"Wulfric, enraged by Leon's fierce attack and the slaying of Central Boss, had no choice but to halt his assault on Pierre and the other three momentarily. He turned and unleashed a powerful palm strike, its overwhelming force aimed squarely at Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist.Boom!The collision between Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist and Wulfric's attack was explosive. In an instant, Wulfric's strike shattered Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist, and its residual force hurtled toward Leon."Not good!"Leon’s expression changed drastically as he rapidly tried to evade. However, with Wulfric's Saint State power level, evading was futile. No matter where he ran, he was unable to get out of the attack range. The residual force of Wulfric's true energy struck Leon, sending him flying and crashing heavily to the ground.Cough! Cough!As Leon hit the ground, a wave of intense pain surged through his chest, causing him to cough up two mouthfuls of blood. It was clear he suffered significa
Whoosh!Compared to Percival and Alastair's heavy hearts, Leon remained relatively calm. In the past, he killed Poisonwielder and specifically crafted a potent antidote, the Essential Detox Pill, to counteract Reaper's Breath.He happened to have a few dozen of these pills on him. Though Pierre and the others were poisoned by Reaper's Breath, as long as Leon could get the antidote to them in time, they still stood a chance to win.With this in mind, Leon did not waste any time. He stopped fighting with Central Boss, leaped up, and quickly rushed toward Pierre and the others to deliver the antidote."Leon, are you planning to run away? Well, do you think it's going to be that easy?" Central Boss misunderstood Leon's actions, thinking he intended to escape. Given how much he hated Leon, he was not going to let Leon get away so easily.Without a second thought, Central Boss dashed forward, resolutely blocking Leon once again. With Wulfric having reversed the situation and forcing Pie
"Pierre, you have pushed me to this! Since that's the case, don't blame me for what I'm going to do next! You all can go to hell!" Wulfric's expression turned grim when he saw the Chanter fighters in a dire and dangerous situation. He knew he had to end this battle quickly to avoid significant casualties among the Chanter descendants.Thus, he decided not to hold back. He waved his two hands, releasing two clouds of white mist that surged forward, engulfing Pierre, Zach, and the other two. The white mist transformed into a flurry of powder, like a shower of flowers, enveloping the four of them."What's this?""This is bad, it's poison!"Realizing the unusual nature of the white powder, Pierre and Zach were alarmed.Immediately, the four of them held their breath and swiftly retreated, trying to escape the range of the white mist and powder. Unfortunately, it was too late! The white powder and mist seeped everywhere, and being too close to Wulfric, they already inhaled a signific
"How dare a loser like you be so arrogant? I'll teach you to be humble!"Leon sneered contemptuously. Central Boss clashed with him twice before, each time ending with Central Boss being injured and fleeing. Thus, Leon did not take his attack seriously at all.Without hesitation, he pointed a finger and unleashed the Advanced Earth Class sage technique, Earthly Plunder. Sharp and fierce energy condensed at his fingertip, roaring as it met Central Boss's attack head-on!Bang!Leon's Earthly Plunder clashed solidly with Central Boss's Soul-Piercing Claw in a violent collision. However, unlike previous encounters, this time Leon's technique did not break through Central Boss's attack; instead, it was shattered by it!Not only that! The Dragon Pill he recently took did not fully manifest itself yet, so not only did Central Boss's Soul-Piercing Claw shatter Leon's Earthly Plunder but also sent him staggering back.Leon struggled to regain his footing, retreating three or four steps be