By the time Thomas had broken two more fingers, Harrison could no longer take any more of the pain as he gasped for air while pleading for mercy. “Please stop, I'll tell you everything, just stop!”Hearing this, Elijah gestured for Thomas to stay his hand as he replied. “Go ahead and don't even try to make things any worse for yourself, else you can forget getting any form of mercy from me.”Harrison was thoroughly frightened by Elijah so he didn't hesitate to spill his guts. “It's Larry Higgins, he's the one that instigated me to accuse you and Theresa.”Elijah frowned as he immediately recognized the surname.The Higgins were the same family based in the capital that had taken in the Leroy family survivors.They also shared a strange relationship with the Augustus family with Elijah guessing that they were subservient to them. “Why did he tell you to do that?” “To tarnish your reputation as well as Theresa's own as well so the both of you won't be able to perfectly lead the compan

“You want to do this?” Elijah inquired.Timothy sneered. “Are you feeling regret now?... In the world, only those with power have the right to play the hero. An insignificant fool like yourself would only end up with bruises when you overstep your boundaries.”“Is that so?”“Don't worry, I'm teaching you a valuable lesson,” Timothy remarked scornfully before adding as he grabbed Elijah's shoulder aggressively. “Now kneel or suffer the consequences of going against me.”“Alright, that's enough.” Elijah formed a fist and punched Timothy in the face, catching him completely off guard.The other guards moved to restrain him but it was quick work to send them flying, making it look like they were children challenging a grown man.Snorting derisively, Elijah walked up to Timothy who was now staring at him with fear in his eyes.“So, you were saying something about teaching me a lesson. I don't think I've learned anything yet.” Elijah taunted causing Timothy to grit his teeth.“You bastard!.

Just as Elijah was about to start brainstorming ways to handle the current situation, the gatekeeper rushed inside with an ashen face. “Sir, Special Forces are at the door. They are here for you.”Before Elijah could say anything, several more people rushed inside, with most wearing standard uniforms and carrying military-issued artillery.Following that, a middle-aged man walked inside with an imposing aura.Elijah was immediately able to tell that the man was a cultivator judging from the energy about him. “You must be Elijah Silva.” The man began. “I am Captain Martinez and I am placing you under arrest. Do not resist as my men and I are allowed to use maximum force.”“No, you can't take him!” Alice cried out as she rushed to stand in front of Elijah, shielding him from Captain Martinez and his subordinates.“Miss, I advise you not to impede our actions as doing so makes you a criminal in our eyes.” Captain Martinez remarked coldly, taking a step further as he did so.Despite his

Captain Martinez was in a bind as he realized that if he called in the others, it was assured that he would have to share the glory as well.If only this Elijah Silva wasn't such a troublesome fellow.Clicking his tongue in annoyance, Captain Martinez quickly made his decision and was about to take out his phone when he heard a report from the vehicle at the forefront of their convoy.“Boss, we've got an issue.”“What is it?”“There's a blockade.”“Who dares to block our transit?... Are they not aware that we are here on official business?... Send a soldier to question them and issue a warning. If they still try to act smart, ram through them and continue on our way. This bastard Elijah has already annoyed me enough, I don't want any more trouble.”“Understood sir.”Meanwhile, Elijah noticed the cars had stopped moving and so wondered if Captain Martinez was about to make his move.He assumed the captain would plan an attack, so he had already begun to plot how he would escape instead

Elijah’s attackers knew that the White Tiger King would come to his aid, and so couldn't afford to let him get back to him.Clicking his tongue, Elijah realized he wouldn't be able to outrun his pursuers.With that being the case, he decided on an alternative; facing them head-on.With that in mind, he served sharply into a dirt road while making a phone call.***The Ghoul King, leader of the Ghost Sect, happened upon the car Elijah had tried to use to escape their chase, however, it was now conspicuously empty.“Maybe he ran deeper into the forest. The car wouldn't be able to help him much there. It also makes it easier for him to cover his tracks.” A Ghost Sect member remarked with The Ghoul King shaking his head.“Elijah Silva is not that kind of person. He is a fighter and so, we can't assume he plans to run away just like that.”“Then?”“He most likely chose this spot as it's easy to pick us off one by one; it's how he dealt with enemies at the northern border; it's how he plans