When they saw the company valuation, they plopped down on their rears in shock. Over $100 billion! Even for a large Libertas firm, that figure was astronomical. And it had doubled under Justin in just half a year! Insane growth! This kid was a monster.Seeing the duo so flabbergasted satisfied Justin greatly. Some Cambridge University elite - just an idiot second generation only capable of deceiving others with fakes. I may not have attended Cambridge, but Nova City University didn't turn out too shabby either.In the end, the disgraced mother and son slunk away without another word about marriage proposals. After losing face so utterly today, staying would be sheer humiliation. Besides, with Nova City's tycoon already welcomed like family and favored by Bella, the implications were obvious. This was practically the fiance meeting the in-laws! Their meager connection meant nothing before this magnate. Even if they spoke up, it would only invite ridicule.After the pair left, Justin c
"New mission alert: life-threatening danger detected near Master, immediate medical intervention required. Reward for successful rescue: 10,000 points. Failure has no penalty." The System had spoken - though even without its prompt, Justin would have stepped in to help. But the mission notice made him even more vigilant. The System no longer triggered missions casually, so this was no trivial matter. One look and Justin knew things were seriously wrong.Bella hastily grabbed a medicine bottle, only to find it completely empty. This was her friend's lifesaving medication, and now there was none left - further delay could prove fatal.As Bella panicked, Justin stepped over to check the girl's pulse. He was shocked to find her body filled with an inexorable icy energy, almost freezing her blood solid. No wonder she was so cold - it was this inner chill wreaking havoc.Wasting no time, Justin immediately took out silver needles and inserted them at critical points on her head and back. T
"Well well, fresh meat! Boss, let's take her to a motel, I'm dying for a woman. Look at that body and face - I'm hard just watching her. I ain't had a woman for ages, let me enjoy this one good!" A punk with dyed green hair leered crudely at Bella, as if ready to grab her with just a nod from the boss.Three Blades ogled lustfully too. They had indeed sampled countless women, but never one as flawless as Bella. That face, that figure - she seemed divinely sculpted in perfect proportions. Her pitiable look especially - it maddeningly tantalized them. Three Blades cuffed his underling's head. "Keep your filthy thoughts to yourself, pigface! How dare you speak that way before this lady? We are civilized gentlemen here. A gentleman is cultured and charming to attract fair maidens, not a brutish buffoon like you. No wonder you can't get a girl, boorish fool! You're doomed to eternal bachelorhood!"After dressing down his man, Three Blades preened pretentiously, primping his hair into an a
The terrified girls screamed and huddled in the corner, pale and shaken. But the lackeys weren't done. One thug swung a baseball bat at Justin's leg with force enough to cripple a normal man. But for Justin, it was child's play.With a grappling hand, he grasped the thug's wrist and twisted it into an unnatural, impossible position. A sickening crack rang out as the bones snapped. The gangster let out a bloodcurdling squeal as his hand contorted into a gnarled knot behind his back. Though the hand itself remained intact, the tendons and joints were ravaged.Such excruciating pain was more than most could endure. The thug's face drained of color. Beads of sweat streamed down his forehead and he nearly fainted from the agony. His eyes glazed over, almost driven mad by the torture. Justin shoved the man forward into the flurry of fists from the other gangsters. Blow after blow rained down, battering his face until it swelled up like a pig's head.Then, one punk seized the chance to smas
Seeing the flustered assassin's hasty exit, Justin had to stifle a laugh. Though Blood Wolf called himself a subordinate, Justin regarded him as a brother. Witnessing his awkward behavior now sparked an idea in Justin's mind - perhaps it was time to play matchmaker and find Blood Wolf a woman to thaw his frozen heart.But that was a matter for later. The girls had gone to change, leaving Justin boredly flipping channels until a news report caught his interest. Sunshine Orphanage, the city's largest, was being sold off due to financial troubles.The plight of the parentless children struck a chord in Justin. The orphanage had been doing well just a couple years ago - why the sudden downturn?"Master has triggered a quest," intoned the System. "Take over Sunshine Orphanage and resolve its difficulties. Quest completion condition: all children thank Master. Time limit: one week. Rewards: 100 Prestige Points. Failure: one year deducted from lifespan."The System sure was getting stricter,
Justin was tearfully frustrated. "God, just tell me straight, I don't have time for riddles. What is this method? Speak up, her life's at stake!"The System let out a mocking laugh before pontificating, "Master could channel his yang energy into the girl to counter her yin energy. With the System's pills remodeling your physique into a pure yang body, only your yang essence can suppress her yin. This will save her.""Alright, I'll do it now!" Justin dared not delay. He placed his palm on Sarah's back, sending a scorching heat into her body. Sarah's body shuddered at the searing energy. In turn, her icy aura made Justin tremble, chattering his teeth. Damn, it was freezing! But he persevered through the bone-piercing chill. As expected, it seemed to be working. With more yang flowing in, color returned to Sarah's face in a blushing glow that made her irresistible.After about an hour, Justin finally balanced the yin and yang within Sarah. Drenched in sweat and pale with exhaustion, he
When finished, Justin dragged the man back to the trampled skewers. In the same icy tone: "Pick up. Eat."The brute wept in frustration. He had only sent some men here to collect fees. Expecting easy money, instead they encountered a psycho. Usually able to handle three to five men alone, against this boy he was helpless as a chick.With burning, throbbing pain from the beating, he no longer dared act tough. Like a dog, he pleaded piteously, "I'm wrong, I'll never waste food again, please, give me a chance, don't make me eat them!"He gagged at the filthy, spit-covered skewers. No, he couldn't possibly ingest them - it would cost him his life. Retching violently, his bitter vomit mingled with the mess, the stench making everyone grimace in disgust. Some weaker stomachs even threw up, compounding the nauseating odor."Swallow your puke too. No one leaves until this floor's licked clean!" Justin snarled, smashing the man's head down again, breaking his nose in a gush of red that dripped
"What are you doing? Get up, I'm not dead yet. Why are you kneeling to me?"At this, Bella shot him an exasperated sideways glance and helped Sarah to stand."Sir, thank you for curing my illness and driving away those thugs. You are my benefactor and I should kneel to express my gratitude," Sarah replied.As she moved to kneel again, Justin quickly stopped her."Please, do not kneel to me. You are Bella's friend, and our meeting today was fated. Had Bella not brought me here, I would not have been able to save you. So please, no more thanks. Although I must say your kebabs are sublime - truly exceptional! When I get a craving in the future, I'll come back for more. You'll give me a discount, yes?""Don't worry, sir. Whenever you want to eat here, just come over. I'll provide to your heart's content, free of charge.""Wonderful, I do love free food and drink. It's a bargain I can't resist."With a laugh, Justin diffused the awkward tension. But then Sarah sighed,"I'm afraid I won't b