Back at the dojo, Elio had allowed Alicia to defeat him because she was a beautiful woman and he held no grudge against her. At the most, he would treat her attacks as a massage, since they barely hurt him. In a way, he was merely amusing her.However, it was different with this group of thugs. They even came at him with a knife! He was never going to go easy on them after that.It just so happened that he needed an outlet to vent his anger. Elio took his frustrations out on these thugs and laid them flat within minutes. They could not even stand after that, what with all their broken bones.The last guy turned to run, but Elio snorted and raised his right foot. He kicked up a steel pipe from the ground and sent it flying at the man, breaking his calf. The man fell to the ground with a thud and wailed in pain.The two women in the Wrangler were stunned. "Whoa…" They gasped at the same time. That guy was way too strong. He was completely different from the coward they had seen befor
Elio's lips curled into a smile. "Then what do you want me to do? Do you want me to fight you with all my strength? That's not my style. I’m no woman-beater.""Oh my god, you’re too much! You’re like a knight in shining armor!" Layla hid her face in her hands. Her heart and body felt like they were about to melt!"Get a grip!" Alicia scolded her best friend in disdain. She glared at Elio and snorted. "You're good at seducing women, I’ll give you that. Don’t go easy on me, playboy! Let's fight again. I won’t stop until we properly decide on a winner."Elio shook his head, a guilty look on his face. "I'm sorry, but I'm very busy tonight. I'll see what you can do another day."Before Alicia could respond, Layla said excitedly, "Sure, but give us your contact details! I'll arrange a time later for your rematch.”"Okay." Elio took out a plain business card from his pocket and handed it to the ladies. It only had his name and phone number on it, with nothing else. Layla took it with a
Neon lights were flashing outside the Grand Emperor Bar. There was a huge painting of a beautiful woman holding a wine glass on the wall. It looked very gaudy, a symbol of the luxurious nightlife in the big city.People dressed to the nines walked in and out of the entrance. It was extremely lively.Just then, a dark green Land Cruiser sped over, followed by two vans. It braked to a stop in front of the bar, its tires screeching against the ground. Several men in black got out of the car and opened the doors of the two vans. They dragged the injured people inside out and threw them on the ground like sacks of potatoes, attracting a lot of attention and a few cries of surprise.The dozen people on the ground were all bruised and battered. The men in black then abandoned the vans and piled into the off-road vehicle before speeding off.The thugs, including the mustachioed man, struggled to climb up from the ground. The pain from their fractures was unbearable. They shouted desperat
Tiger stood up and threw his cigar into the ashtray. He was livid. "That insolent punk! Bryson, gather all your men and bring them over. Destroy Evamor Tower tonight, and break that Rinz kid’s arms and legs."The dark and silent Bryson nodded. "Got it."The others thought that Elio was done for now. Nothing good came out of offending Tiger, that cruel slavemaster.As Bryson and the others in the bar made a bunch of calls, one after another, their subordinates gathered from all over town and waited outside.The thugs drove old and shabby vans. After all, it was not easy for them to survive in society nowadays. Their boss was rich, but they could barely make ends meet. They were lucky to have any wheels at all.Fortunately, there were plenty of them. Within an hour, more than twenty cars and a hundred thugs gathered in front of the Grand Emperor Bar. They carried wooden clubs, spears, and other weapons, making a terrible scene.As Tiger's right-hand man, Bryson had his share of aut
The two sides fought fiercely, brandishing steel pipes and wooden clubs to attack each other. The thugs had the advantage in numbers and surrounded the security guards, gaining the upper hand. However, compared to their motley crew, Henry and the other security guards were all well-trained experts, so they would not go down without a fight either.In particular, Felix and the other high-level bodyguards were certified professionals. They took down more than ten thugs in a row each, with the ferocity of a trapped beast that had just been released from its cage. The thugs were secretly intimidated by them.On the other hand, their leader Bryson swung his machete around. His tall figure was especially conspicuous in the crowd. As Tiger's ace fighter, he had earned a nickname — Black Tower. He had trained in martial arts for many years. Everyone in the underworld knew what a fierce fighter he was.As the tides began to turn, Bryson looked over in surprise and anger. He could tell that t
For example, Master Rinz looked weak but he was an incredible fighter. His subordinates were ruthless, too. His power was terrifying!The security guards knew that they had to work for their pay. Evamor Group paid them three times more than other places, so they had to show their boss that they were worth their weight in gold.The guards were outnumbered, but they still went all out against the thugs, throwing all caution to the wind. In particular, the security captain, Henry, fought like a madman. His palms were harder than rocks, blocking the thugs’ attacks and even striking back from time to time. Every time he landed a blow, his opponent would howl in pain.Meanwhile, Felix was holding a steel pipe in each hand. His eyes were fierce as he took down more than ten guys in a row. No one could stop him.The thugs were on the back foot now, and they could not get over their shock.At this moment, three large vans quickly drove over from their left. Each black van had a logo on i
No one believed that. Why would Sam Jenck personally protect any regular old Joe? He was clearly lying through his teeth, Bryson thought. He was certain that Elio was more than he seemed now. The kid was someone none of them could afford to offend, not even Tiger!"Master Rinz, what should we do with these people?" Sam asked."It's better to let them go. I’m sure they’ve learned their lesson and won't cause any trouble again." Elio knew very well that the true masterminds were Tiger and Wendell. These thugs were just following orders, so he was content with teaching them a lesson they would not forget anytime soon.Sam nodded. "They're lucky."He then looked coldly at Bryso and said in a deep voice, "Black Tower, right? Consider yourself lucky this time. Master Rinz won't hold what you did against you. If you cause trouble again, we’ll throw you to the gators. Go back and tell that bastard Tiger to behave himself. If he continues to pick fights with Master Rinz, I’ll personally h
Elio had long heard of Third Master Chance's reputation. He was a little wary of the old man, but he had thought it through. If he wanted to gain a foothold in Cloudsea, he had to deal with the various factions in the city. Otherwise, he would never be able to expand his influence."If the old man shows up on my doorstep, I'll fight him!"His tone was calm but determined, earning him even more of Sam’s respect. Like father, like son, he thought. Thinking of Elio’s father, Sam nodded approvingly. "That's right. I’ll help you no matter who the enemy is, Master Rinz. If Third Master Chance wants to meet you, you must let me know. We'll deal with him together."That was exactly what Elio wanted. After all, he had just started his business in Cloudsea, and he still needed Sam's support. He smiled and said, "Thank you and sorry for the trouble, Mr. Jenck."Sam hurriedly said, "It’s no trouble at all! I would never have made it to where I am today without your family’s support. I will for