"It's fine. Mister Rathbourne, Miss Morrison, thank you for your offering. But I can afford this, so I won't need your help." Leon shook his head. Like Renee, he could tell that Arron was merely plotting to obtain a chance to work with Cynthion Group. Since both the Morrisons and the Dagleshs were incredibly genuine, he was yet to make a decision. He did not wish to owe yet another family a favor as it was merely complicated things. Since both Cynthion Group and Elegante Group were extremely profitable, he was not short of money and did not need help from Arron or Renee. "Well, alright then." Arron was slightly disappointed. Renee already expected that Leon would reject their help, so she was not surprised. "Mister Wolf doesn't even care about spending 50 million! It seems like there's more to him than we expected!"...The crowd gasped when Leon refused help. Though a lot of them were from wealthy backgrounds, most of them were merely merchants and not from prestigio
Then, Leon proceeded to pay. Since 50 million was a big amount and there was a limit to personal transactions, Leon used his card in the shop and had the staff transfer the money to Rickon instead. After the payment was completed, Leon obtained the green jadeite and the bidding came to an end. "Mister Grimston, Miss Underwood, Hugh has already paid. Is there anything else you'd like to say?" Renee turned to Bucky and Aurelia mockingly. In an attempt to provoke Renee, Aurelia worked with Bucky to undermine Leon.Now, the tables turned. Leon proved that his financial capability surpassed that of Aurelia and Bucky, and he succeeded in purchasing the green jadeite. Renee was always and there was no way that she could simply let what Bucky and Aurelia did slide. "Yeah!""These two are so weird. Mister Wolf has the money and just wants to buy the jadeite, yet they pick on him and mock him for not having enough money. How arrogant!"...The crowd around them agreed along and
"Mister Rathbourne, thank you for your help!" Leon smiled and thanked Arron once Aurelia and Bucky left. Back when Aurelia and Bucky picked on him, Arron stood up for him and even offered to help pay. Leon would not forget what he did."You're welcome, Mister Wolf. It's not that big a deal," Arron smiled. Though Leon did not let him pay, his act of kindness started a friendship. Given Cynthion Group's potential, befriending Hugh would surely benefit the Rathbournes. "Alright. Hugh, now that we've bought the jadeite you need, let's go!" Renee changed the subject. "Oh, sure! Mister Rathbourne, we'll be on our way, then!" Leon said. "Drive safe," Arron said and watched as Leon and Renee left the rock gambling area. "Looks like the Morrisons will be selected as Cynthion Group's partner!" He sighed as he watched their retreating figures. As far as he knew, the Morrisons and the Dagleshs were still competing against one another for the right to work with Cynthion Group. Ho
"Here's the thing, I'd like to have this green jadeite cut into nineteen plates of equal sizes. I wonder if there's any expert you know who can help me with it. I'll pay the service charge," Leon said. Though cutting jadeite was not all that challenging, it would be more appropriate to have an expert perform the task. "Sure. That's not a problem! Please give me a moment and I'll call an expert over now," the saleswoman said. Then, she went to the back of the shop and returned with an expert, who divided the green jadeite into nineteen pieces according to Leon's request. Once it was done, the saleswoman even took out a few beautiful gift boxes to pack the jadeite plates up, before handing them to Leon. "Sir, is there anything else you need?" she asked with a smile. "Not really! By the way, my name is Hugh Wolf. What's yours?" Leon asked. "Oh, hello, Mister Wolf. My name is Harley Stoll."The saleswoman had a good impression of Leon and Renee, so she did not hesitate to an
"What? Mister Wolf, you want to hire me as the vice president and you are paying me 300 thousand a year? Am I hearing you right?" Harley was shocked and could not believe what she was hearing. She was just a saleswoman in the shop and was not paid much. Her monthly income would often be around a thousand a month even when she included commissions and bonuses. She was too young and graduated from university just two years ago. Without much experience and background, she was already fortunate that she found a job. Though the pay was not satisfactory, she was content. To her surprise, she found herself encountering great fortune. Leon intended to hire her as the vice president for the western region branch of Cynthion Group and even offered to pay her 300 thousand a year. It was an amount that someone like her would never imagine earning, so she was shaken to the core. If she had not heard him in person, she would never have believed it to be true. "You heard me right! I
"Looks like Hugo was right after all. Hugh's planning to build a branch for Cynthion Group here," Renee was excited as she watched Hugh and Harley exchange numbers. Hugo predicted that Hugh was not just in the western region to expand the market but also to establish a branch in the area. To obtain the opportunity to work with Cynthion Group, Hugo started making arrangements the day before, hoping to acquire a pharmaceutical firm before Hugh did so. Seeing as Hugh hired Harley as the vice president of the western region branch, Renee realized that he was preparing for the establishment of the new branch. This simply proved just how perceptive Hugo was. So long as Hugo managed to purchase a pharmaceutical firm and resolve a major concern for Hugh, Hugh would likely decide to work with the Morrisons. That way, all problems would be resolved. Leon did not know what was on Renee's mind, nor was he aware that Hugo was helping to acquire a pharmaceutical firm. Once he exchang
"Miss Morrison, let's cut to the chase. This kid raised the price of the clear jadeite and had me pay 9 million for it. He then competed against me for the green jadeite and embarrassed me in front of everyone. It's about time we settle the scores!" Bucky said and glared maliciously at Leon. For someone of his status, there was no way that he would accept having a mere vice president embarrass him and Aurelia in public. After leaving the shop, both Bucky and Aurelia were extremely upset. Hence, they decided to wait outside the shop to teach Leon a lesson when he came out. Otherwise, their anger could not be appeased. "Settle the scores? What a joke! Bucky, you and Miss Underwood are the ones who picked fights with Leon and competed with him over the jadeites he wanted! Yet, here you're blaming him for embarrassing you in public! Don't you think you are way out of line here?" Renee laughed angrily. "So what if I'm out of line? Whoever has the most power gets the say! Out of resp
"Bucky's right! If this kid knows what's best for him, he'll kneel and apologize, and this will be considered over! Otherwise, he'll suffer the consequences!" Aurelia agreed along as though she had full control over Leon. At least that was what she and Bucky thought. With Bucky being in the Initial Emperor State, he was almost unrivaled in the younger generation of martial artists. Hence, Aurelia did not think that a lowly vice president could stand a chance against Bucky. "Why you!" Renee was furious. They should have considered themselves lucky that Hugh did not come after them for what they did inside the shop. Yet, instead of accepting defeat, their actions escalated and they even plotted to force Leon into apologizing. It was extremely shameless of them and both Renee and Leon were infuriated by their arrogance. "I don't get how scums like you two could summon the confidence to challenge me! What a joke!" Leon laughed angrily and stared at them in contempt. He went t
"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