The greasy-haired middle-aged man growled through his teeth, "Kill her!""Yes, sir!"The thugs all leapt toward Kat at the middle-aged man's orders, while Kat's neighbors remained still and silent.They watched as Kat stood alone, unsure if they should flee or stay."Hyah!!!" Kat, however, did not stand idly and wait for her doom.She leapt to action right then, charging straight toward the greasy-haired middle-aged man.In her way was a grinning thug, who swung his metal bat straight at her head.If it struck true, it would at least be a concussion—even Kat's neighbors were closing their eyes, unable to look."That brat's so… Urgh!""She has passion, but that's too reckless!"Even as everyone sighed in resignation and were dead sure Kat would get hit, Kat suddenly stopped in her tracks at an impossible speed.The metal bat missed her right then and struck the thug on the cheek.The thug yelped even as two rows of his teeth on that side of his face shot out, while he spun
Eventually, as over a dozen youths from Kat's neighborhood joined the fray, she took down over twenty thugs.Still, some of them carried machetes and knives, and Kat ended up getting cut in the forearm when one of them caught her off guard.At her limit, she was panting heavily as she looked around, but the thugs were all down."Well done, kiddo!""I didn't think old Nash's kid was this good!""Your hands's bleeding… Quick, get it bandaged!"Kat felt warmth unfurling in her heart from all the praise showered her way and puffed her chest as she turned toward the greasy-haired middle-aged man."Is that it? Hehehe…"Somehow, the greasy-haired middle-aged man was not upset or blaming the thugs' incompetence, but was instead laughing… even clapping."So that's why you're so full of yourself, kid! You're actually a martial artist—half-baked, but I guess it counts!"Kat glowered in turn and snapped, "If you get it, then leave!""Leave?" The greasy-haired middle-aged man paused fo
"Did you think I'm the easier target here, brat? How naive."As he finished, Sil's fingers slowly clenched around Kat's neck, and he laughed viciously as he did. "Go on, let me see how you will struggle before you die. It's a shame to just kill you right here, but it's really your fault for getting ahead of yourself!""No!""Please, we will leave! Just let the kid go!""She just got a little upset… She'd never mess with the Lionhearts!"The residents panicked even as they watched Kat start to drain of strength, and some who were close with Nash were even tearing up."Hey, where the hell are you, Nash?!" One even called Kat's father. "Your daughter's going to die! Why would I lie to you?! Oh, she's just trying to stand up for us, but… Just get over here! Wait, you're in Zamri?!"Amid the hollering, the light in Kat's eyes were dimming and she was almost turning still.Sil just had to squeeze a little to snap her neck, but he did not do it.After all, he loved seeing a person, a
"Master… Lawrence?" Kat coughed violently as she regained consciousness."Yeah," Frank replied as he tousled her hair, his gaze at once scolding, exasperated, and pained."Hahaha… I knew it! You're the only one I know who could leap off a helicopter…"Frank scowled as Kat could joke even in this situation."You brat!" he snapped, though not without worry. "You'd be dead if I were a moment too late!"Kat shrugged. "I really can't worry about that right now… They're ready to demolish the cottage, and I can't just do nothing. It was my parents' home…"Frank sighed exasperatedly, seeing the stubborn determination in Kat's eyes."I'll teach you other techniques later," he said shortly as he put her down.Kat coughed. "Have you finally grown a conscience, Master Lawrence?""No, I just don't want to clean up your mess every time!" Frank tapped her on the head, sending several bursts of pure vigor into her acupoints and rapidly invigorating her oxygen-deprived lungs.Within seconds,
"Hehe… The cottage is going to be their love nest! It's not up to the Lionhearts to demolish it!"Frank frowned as Kat's neighbors' gossiping went way worse, and he turned to find Kat giggling as she wrapped her hands around his arm, seemingly enjoying the misunderstanding.Screech—!A red sports car came bounding down the road, and a youth in red glasses leapt off as soon as it came to a screeching halt.He bowed at Sil. "Mr. Lionheart, they have come to an agreement, but you still need to oversee the meeting…"That was all Frank heard as his ears pricked up and listened.Sil held up a hand just then and stopped the youth from continuing, and he nodded in understanding.With another glance at Frank, he warily got in the red sports car and sped off, leaving the youth in charge.Frank did not stop Sil from leaving, since he could hear that Sil ordered the youth to retreat with their thugs.Moreover, he also heard something else in their exchange. "'Letting on too much'…?"Fr
"Master Lawrence, your lady friends are really each more beautiful than the next!"Kat was exclaiming in disbelief. "Your luck with women is extraordinary!"Frank rubbed his nose and sighed exasperatedly. "Another word from you and I'm selling you off to slavery.""Bleh." Kat poked out her tongue, shaking in fear.On the other hand, Juno was beaming from Kat's praise and came over to pat her head. "You're adorable too, Kat. So, how have you been? Have things been pleasant with Kelly Handel on set?""Pleasant?! That woman is—"Kat was ready to rant her guts out like a broken dam, only to suddenly realize what she was doing and gape at Juno. "Wait, you know me? And that I…""That's enough. We're not here to chit chat."Frank stopped her, and turned towards Juno with a serious look. "I have a question. Sil Lionheart, vice-chief of Volsung Sect's Caudal Hall had brought a gang with him to demolish a suburban village. Are you aware of that?""I am." Juno nodded calmly."What do th
At the same time, Kat ran out onto the street and hailed a cab.Before she got in, she did not forget to turn toward Frank and stick her tongue out at him before leaving.Frank was left frowning, while Juno hid a smile behind her palm. "She's more interesting than I thought.""Urgh…" Frank sighed lengthily, speechless.Thanks to his exchange with Juno, he had come to realize that Sil and his group did not go to Kat's village to demolish it, but to gather information instead.Naturally, they wanted the spiritron vein, having somehow learned that it was around that location.What they did not expect, however, was that the spiritron vein was no object this time, but a person.In other words, Kat was the one they were looking for.Everything made sense now, especially why Kat's blood was so effective as a catalyst for pill refinement, allowing him to cook even Jade Marrow Pills.She was a walking spiritron vein, and she was not even aware of that!Frank did not want her to get fa
"Who is it?"Frank frowned, instinctively distancing himself from Juno, only for her to press herself on him relentlessly."Now, now. This man is quite amazing… I'm worried you can't do it, husband." Juno smiled, her eyes narrowing.She looked just like one of the vixens in folklore, born charming and able to send any man into a frenzy.However, Frank remained perfectly calm as he repeated, "Who is it?"Juno paused for a moment as Frank was not falling for her tricks, surprised that Frank was so determined.Hence, she leaned in, her red lips parting as she smiled and breathed into his ear, "Silverbell, chief of the Martial Alliance.""What?!"Frank's face fell right then, and he leveled a cold—even murderous—glare at Juno, ready to attack even as he rasped, "Do you want to die?""Oh, come on. I was just yanking your chains." Juno giggled to play it off, knowing right then that she had pushed one of Frank's buttons from the way he threatened her."Then who is it?" Frank growle