Sam wondered if Eric had already anticipated Reuben's arrival tonight."No! It's not illegal!" he exclaimed, shaking his head. "It's fine even if you take out one or two of them! After all, they're the ones trespassing!"As he spoke, his face darkened. At that point, he realized Reuben's intent—he was there to take his life!A group of people stood behind Reuben, glaring at them menacingly. However, Sam remained relatively calm, knowing Eric was present. He was confident that Eric must have made some preparations.Upon seeing Sylvia, Reuben paused for a moment, chuckled, and said, "I didn't expect to see you here, Ms. Williams. It seems you guys are concluding your cooperation, but I'm not too late."Sylvia looked at Reuben and asked, "Have you gone crazy, Mr. Dorsey? To obstruct the cooperation between the Innova Group and Frontier Digital, you brought in martial arts grandmasters to kill Mr. Hampton? Aren't you afraid of going to prison?""Go to prison?" Reuben laughed. "Going
The tide of the battle shifted the moment Eric joined.Sam and Reuben were stunned, particularly Sam. Despite knowing Eric as the co-founder and CIO of the Innova Group, as well as a renowned holistic physician, Sam never expected him to be so skilled and formidable in martial arts.When the other two martial arts grandmasters heard the term "energy strike", they were also shocked. With two loud thuds, Vince and Matthew simultaneously sent them flying.The three of them regrouped, their faces filled with astonishment. Faced with someone capable of unleashing energy strikes, continuing the fight seemed futile."Mr. Dorsey, we need to retreat!" they exclaimed, realizing that staying would likely lead to their demise.Reuben's face sank. He never expected the three grandmasters to be no match for Eric.Suddenly, sirens blared outside the Hampton residence.Reuben's face turned even darker as he shouted angrily, "Sam! Did you call the police?""Yes, I called the police," Sam replie
Seeing Eric approach, Mason briskly walked up and extended his hand. "You must be Mr. Johnson. Nice to meet you. I'm Major Mason Bailey, affiliated with the Southern Region Army.""Nice to meet you." Eric shook hands with him and asked, "Major Bailey, what brings you here?""Can I have a minute with you?" Mason asked.Eric nodded and followed alongside Mason.After a few steps, Mason spoke. "I received relevant information from Volpolis and learned that you had a confrontation with three martial arts grandmasters there. Do you know about their background?"Eric was stunned. He did not expect Mason to come for the Volpolis incident. It had been several days since the incident occurred, and Eric had not expected it to be mentioned by a military official.He shook his head and said, "I don't know. We returned to Salt City on the third day after that night, and Sam Hampton handled the remaining matters."Mason nodded, finding Eric's response consistent with what he had learned. He a
Eric found Mason's proposal intriguing but lacked the time to commit to it."I understand," Mason acknowledged. "There's always a trade-off. Your parents are in Salt City, and your company has your wife looking after it. It shouldn't be a big problem."If you agree, I can apply to build the base near Salt City. You can spend one or two hours a day guiding them. They are smart and skilled individuals, so it won't require much of your time."To Eric, it appeared the military had chosen a group of talented individuals facing challenges in their martial arts training. If it were just providing guidance, Eric could spare the time.However, he couldn't guarantee how much time the military would demand, so he asked, "Can I discuss this with my family first?""Of course," Mason agreed, handing Eric a name card. "Whether you agree or not, give me a call.""Okay," Eric replied.-After Mason's departure, Eric sought out Sylvia in the CEO's office.Seeing Eric early, Sylvia asked, "What'
Mason reassured Eric, "They might act disrespectfully when they see you, but don't worry. Just beat them up as hard as you can. Otherwise, they might not respect you."This revelation stunned Eric—he hadn't anticipated the multitude of responsibilities that came with being an instructor.-A little over an hour later, Mason guided Eric to a heavily guarded location. The armed guards at the entrance set a solemn tone. This military region, known for its substantial troop presence, wasn't an uncommon sight around larger cities.Eric entered smoothly with Mason and found himself on a parade ground. Fifty-eight people stood in formation, facing an officer.After stepping out of the car, Mason jogged over, saluted, and exclaimed, "Colonel Buckner! I've brought Mr. Johnson here!""Good job!" the officer thundered. "It's time to show these bunch of brats some color!"It appeared that Colonel Luke Buckner had witnessed Eric in action before.Eric approached and earned an approving nod
Soon, a group of individuals stepped forward, proclaiming, "We won't gang up on you! Let's settle this with one-on-one combat. Choose someone!"Despite their internal rivalries, they united when confronted with an external challenge.Eric pointed at a person and declared, "You, then!"The chosen individual stepped forward, flexing his fists and sneering. "Instructor Johnson, if I injure you, I won't cover your medical expenses!"Squinting, Eric observed the person before him. The individual emitted a familiar aura reminiscent of the three grandmasters at the Hampton residence. This aura suggested he had taken someone else's life before and had extensive combat experience.However, Eric didn't find him intimidating. Despite his rich combat experience, he was just a grandmaster. According to Urias, a grandmaster could never defeat him.With that thought in mind, Eric shook his head and said, "Don't worry. You don't need to cover expenses."As soon as he spoke, the person kicked th
Each soldier here was the best in their own divisions, hailed as the strongest. Little did they expect that Eric could easily outmatch them. Despite none of them sustaining injuries, it was apparent that Eric possessed greater strength.Luke turned to Mason in satisfaction and asked, "Mason, can you read his moves?"Mason shook his head and replied, "Sir, honestly, I can't read his moves.""Well, it's normal that you can't," Luke explained. "He has integrated all his techniques together. If my subordinates were all like him, those arrogant folks in the Combat Department wouldn't dare to raise their heads before me.""That day will certainly come, sir!" Mason declared.The rest retreated into formation after Eric defeated the two opponents with just two moves. Luke and Mason approached."I understand your aspirations to join the Combat Department, but each of you is exceptionally talented. You don't need to associate with that group of arrogant individuals to showcase your abili
"This is a good thing!" Henry exclaimed.Even though the Williams were a powerful family in King City, they lacked significant support. They could handle problems on their own, but if things got out of hand, they might struggle. In essence, their ability to manage risks was weak without a strong background.However, the issue had been resolved. Eric, Sylvia's husband, was there, and Henry was confident that he would assist them in times of trouble.Brook took a sip of wine and exclaimed, "Eric, from now on, no one will dare to mess with you! Even kingpins will have to bow down when they see you!"Misty lightly tapped on his shoulder, signaling him to stop talking.Nevertheless, Brook's statement held true. Eric had established a strong reputation in the underworld, earning respect from Matteo in King City and Tiger in Salt City.Sylvester chimed in. "Brook is right. Eric has achieved the most among us.""Of course." Seraphine added, "He's Aunt Grace's son. He's destined for grea