"This... this..." Susan was stupefied, her jaw dropping in disbelief. What on earth was happening? Had they all gone mad?Kneeling in a row to repent was already miraculous, but this sudden self-flagellation was beyond comprehension. This was Mount Jade Cheetah, a legendary figure in the criminal underworld!What could he possibly be afraid of? No, something must have terrified him. The fear was palpable in his voice!"Could it be... that he's afraid of Jason?" Susan's mind reeled at the thought. She turned sharply, only to be caught off guard once again. "Mr. Martin? What are you doing here?"In her initial shock, she had failed to notice Steven Martin standing in front of Cheetah. Compared to a local thug like Cheetah, Mr. Martin was the true titan - one of the most powerful figures in Emerald City.Mr. Martin could obliterate countless Cheetahs with a mere wave of his hand. He was a force to be reckoned with in both legal and illegal circles.Understanding dawned on her. Of course,

"Despite this, you must understand that there are things I cannot disclose. Some matters remain unclear even to me, so I hesitate to speak carelessly," Steel continued solemnly."However, not long ago, the family head decided to name your elder brother, Justin Wesley, as the heir to the Wesley family. This decision is unfavorable and unjust to you.""Heir to the Wesley family?" Jason frowned, but shook his head resignedly. "I've known this day would come from the beginning. That's why I never placed much importance on the Wesley Group. Today's events were inevitable."Steel wasn't surprised by this reaction. He sighed, "In any case, you must be cautious. Your brother Justin has undergone a drastic change in personality since returning from Emerald City. He harbors deep resentment towards you and may use the Wesley family's resources against you.""Although the family head's health has improved somewhat, he often lapses into unconsciousness. I can't shake the feeling that the Wesley fa

Noting Jason's astonishment, Matt Turner guffawed. These were the new bodyguards assigned by the Turner family. Joshua, that incompetent fool, had been bested by a mere thug. How could he be trusted with Turner's protection? Naturally, he had to be cast aside."What do you think? My personal bodyguards, Golden Wolf and Silver Wolf. If you can correctly guess which is the elder, I'll tell you everything you want to know.""The opportunity is before you. Whether you can seize it depends on you," Matt Turner said with a taunting smile.The surrounding bodyguards snickered in unison.Jason remained impassive, suspecting a trick. Regardless of his guess, he'd likely be wrong, as the twins' identical appearance made it easy to deceive.This bastard certainly knew how to complicate matters."Tsk, tsk, Jason. If you truly can't guess, there are alternatives. Either divulge Mr. Hill's secrets or kneel and beg me. How's that for mercy?" Matt Turner threw his head back in laughter.He relished t

Instructing Lawrence to return home, Jason decided to explore the antique market further, hoping against hope that he might stumble upon another pendant. He resolved to frequent such places more often in the future. Though the odds were slim, it was better than no plan at all.However, as he rounded a corner, Jason's instincts suddenly flared to life. The once-bustling street had inexplicably emptied, reminiscent of his encounter with Steel. Had Steel returned?As if in answer to his unspoken question, a figure materialized before him. The man exuded an aura of cold arrogance, his piercing gaze fixed intently on Jason."Jason, disciple of the Martial Saint," the stranger declared.Jason's eyebrow arched in surprise. "And you are?"It was almost amusing how many titles he had accumulated without realizing it. Mr. Hill, the Gray divine physician, disciple of the Martial Saint - each far surpassing the reputation of the once-worthless Jason.He couldn't help but marvel at his own meteori

But when Jason looked up, Lotus Thirteen had vanished, having abandoned his fallen guards to cover his escape. So much for the arrogance he had displayed earlier, Jason thought with a derisive snort.As the adrenaline of battle faded, Jason pondered Lotus Thirteen's words about spiritual energy. Was this warm, powerful force coursing through him the result of the mysterious incantation?He had long suspected as much.Spiritual energy, an esoteric concept, was the domain of only the most formidable martial artists. It allowed for unprecedented control and amplification of one's strength, elevating one's abilities to extraordinary heights.Those who could harness spiritual energy were invariably powerful, as it represented the very essence and pinnacle of martial arts mastery!Jason exhaled deeply, feeling a sense of fatigue wash over him. Glancing at the six unconscious figures on the ground, he decided to have Sean's men take them away for questioning. Perhaps they could provide some