Cyclops guided the two inside the building, and upon their entrance, the clamor of the hall hushed. A collection of formidable leaders regarded them with surprise.Sam was a familiar figure in Cloudsea, his presence sparking speculation about his connections and why Golden Eagle was safeguarding him.Each person in the hall exuded toughness, accustomed to the harsh realities of their world, their gazes sharp and penetrating.An ordinary individual might have quaked under the intensity of their scrutiny, consumed by fear.But Elio was far from ordinary. A veteran mercenary, he had weathered gunfire and bloodshed, surviving battles that would haunt most. Thus, he felt no pressure, remaining unruffled.When Tiger, with his rugged, scarred visage, spotted Elio, his features contorted with anger. He snarled, "Kid, see these faces? They're the heavyweights of Cloudsea's underworld. You think you can throw your weight around and bully others? Think again. None of us here will tolerate th
All eyes fixated on Elio and Wystan as they braced for confrontation, the tension in the room palpable.A cough from the rear interrupted the charged atmosphere, heralding the arrival of Third Master Chance, leaning on his ornate cane. Instantly, the cacophony ceased, all attention shifting to him.Assisting him were two striking women. Jeanette, Tiger's wife and proprietor of the Grand Emperor Bar, exuded glamour in a form-fitting dress. On the other side walked Alicia, tall and regal in a black gown reminiscent of a snow queen, the owner of Jade Dojo and Third Master Chance's youngest daughter.Upon spotting Third Master Chance, Elio felt a surge of pressure. He knew Jeanette well—greedy and spiteful, she was someone he loved to loathe.His surprise was evident when he saw Alicia, the same woman who had zoomed past him in a Porsche, gestured rudely, and nearly administered CPR after their sparring match at the dojo.Alicia was just as stunned. That was the guy who had faked bein
Sam erupted with fury, veins bulging on his forehead as he thundered, "How dare you! If anyone lays a hand on Master Rinz, they'll face me!"Tiger sneered dismissively, "Big talk. Do you really think your Golden Eagle gang can protect this kid? Keep dreaming."Third Master Chance intervened sternly, "Sam, calm yourself. We must abide by rules, or chaos will reign. Elio has committed grave offenses and must face the consequences."It was evident that Third Master Chance was allowing Tiger to exact his revenge. As a member of the Golden Eagles, Sam stood little chance against the authority of Third Master Chance, leaving Elio in a precarious position.Alicia furrowed her brow in concern, unwilling to stand idly by. "Father, yes, Elio erred, but this punishment is excessive. He's young. Is it fair to cripple him for life by severing his hand?"Her dissent shocked the onlookers. What was happening? Something felt amiss.Even Elio was surprised. Alicia was the daughter of Third Master
In the hall, Cyclops gave Theodore a note saying that Sherman “Cloud Hand” Abbott was here to see him. Some of the other big shots looked surprised.All of them knew Sherman. Thirty years ago, he arrived in Cloudsea to start a company. However, the top mobsters of the time, Barnett South and Eustace Rim, extorted him. It escalated into an all-out war that almost got Sherman's brother killed.Sherman was no pushover. After that, he barged into Eustace’s territory bare-handed, grabbed a machete, and took down dozens of men all by himself. In the end, he cut off both of Eustace's arms, crippling him and destroying the mobster’s career forever.Since then, Sherman gained the nickname "Cloud Hand" and rose to prominence, becoming a well-known figure in Cloudsea.After so many years of silence, Sherman had finally reappeared. The question was… Why?Theodore glanced at the note with a cold expression. He was also very puzzled. He had never even met Sherman before. Why did Sherman appear
Theodore was not happy with Sherman's attempt to intervene, and he showed it. He snorted and said, "I'm afraid my son-in-law won't just let things be. After all, this young man injured many of his subordinates."As long as he had his father-in-law’s support, Tiger was not afraid of Sherman. "That's right! I can’t show my face in the underworld anymore if I don't teach this kid a lesson today. I have to cut off one of his hands at least."Elio’s killing intent surged. "Just try it, fat pig."Tiger was furious. "Damned brat! I’ll break you if it’s the last thing I do!” Wendell and the rest of Tiger’s men gnashed their teeth like barely restrained beasts, dying to rip Elio from limb to limb.“We can’t forgive that brat!”"We should break his limbs and make him spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.""Shut up, all of you!" A deafening roar shut them all up. It even made the cups on the coffee table tremble. Everyone went pale and instinctively fell quiet.Sherman’s eyes were
That witch wanted to break him and earn a profit at the same time! Elio cursed her inwardly, but just as everyone thought that he would shoot her down, he said readily, "Fine, I’ll take the bet.”The brat really was an innocent little lamb. He had no idea how strong Fat Mantis was, and he had even fallen into Jeanette’s trap. The outcome was already obvious to all those watching. He was sure to bear a huge debt while suffering heavy injuries. His life was ruined!Almost no one was optimistic about Elio’s chances. Only Sam Jenck knew that Elio was stronger than everyone else thought. The winner was not decided yet!Sherman may have retired, but he continued to keep an eye on everything that happened in Cloudsea's underworld. When his informants told him about Elio’s predicament, he rushed to Leisure Tower immediately to help. How could he stand by and do nothing now? After all, Elio was Chloe’s savior, so he was determined to help the young man however he could.After Elio agreed to
Todd read the contract out loud and said, "If there are no objections, both of you can come over and sign it with your thumbprints. Whoever wins will get this agreement as proof. In addition, you have to get a guarantor’s signature as well. If the loser doesn't pay the ten million dollars, the guarantor will bear the debt instead."Elio and Tiger both agreed. The two of them stepped forward, signed their names, and pressed their inked fingers onto the paper.As for the guarantors, Elio’s was Sam, and Tiger’s was Theodore. Both men signed the agreement solemnly.The arena for the fight was a large clearing in the backyard where Theodore's subordinates often trained. There were chains, weights, and two racks that held an array of weapons, including knives, spears, swords, and halberds.Everyone came to the backyard. Elio and Tiger stood in the middle of the field, glaring at each other like wild beasts. The spectators held their breaths.As soon as Todd shouted, "Let the duel begin!
Elio raised an eyebrow. "The Seven Star Mantis Style, eh? You really are an expert. But so what? Let's see how I deal with you!"Elio’s body twisted like a crane shaking the rain from its body. His eyes were vigilant, and his hands ran through an array of different gestures representing the five elements. Theodore's expression darkened, and his brows knitted tightly together. He could already tell that Elio must have been trained by a master since he was young. Despite his age, he was already quite a formidable figure.Everyone was surprised. The fact that Tiger knew the Seven Star Mantis Style was no longer a secret, but most people did not recognize Elio’s fighting style."What is that kid doing? He seems to be quite strong, but his fist technique is so puzzling.""He’s just putting up a show. Just watch. Tiger will definitely take him down."Yarely's eyes were wide with surprise. She asked her father in confusion, "What kind of technique is that?"Sherman replied, "It’s call