"Alexander, Alexander,"***The following morning, Alexander awoke from his slumber. As he attempted to sit up, a slight pain emanated from his abdomen. Observing his discomfort, Isabel, who was beside him, promptly rose to her feet and assisted him in reclining back down. She bowed apologetically, her guilt apparent in her eyes. "Young master, I'm deeply sorry for my negligence. This unfortunate incident would not have occurred if I had been there to protect you," she expressed, the guilt evident in her eyes.Alexander sighed, he didn't want her blaming herself after all he had commanded her not to follow him. Alexander sighed, not wanting her to blame herself since he had specifically instructed her not to follow him. "Isabel, please don't blame yourself. It's my own fault, not yours. Moving forward, I promise to always heed your advice regarding my safety.""I won't be here any longer," she responded sorrowfully.This statement furrowed Alexander's brow, prompting him to attempt s
Alexander chuckled, amused by the situation. "You've got it all wrong," he corrected with a laugh. "It's not just the entire Baker family inviting Tom; it's specifically Helen Baker who's extending the invitation."As Alexander pondered the matter further, he continued, "The Baker family holds significant power and even wields influence in the underground world. They wouldn't simply pay attention to Tom; they would seek to control him. However, the dynamics change when it comes to Helen. I can sense that she desires to establish her own power, to grow independently outside of her family's sphere of influence."He reassured Arthur, saying, "There's no need to worry excessively about this. Instruct Tom to agree to whatever she proposes. Furthermore, gather the information I require, and I'll take care of the rest."Arthur nodded in understanding and departed from the room.Shortly after, Alexander's phone began to ring, emitting a peculiar sound. He picked it up, his face brightening in
Helen's disdainful reaction to Alexander's request reflected her frustration, as she sarcastically remarked, "Can't you, at the very least, show some respect towards me as the daughter of a prominent family?"In response, Alexander remained silent, his gaze fixed upon her. Irritated by his lack of words, Helen expressed her displeasure by stomping her foot and reluctantly complying, reaching over to open the car door.As Alexander stepped out of the vehicle, he glanced back at Isabel, who remained seated inside. Offering her a reassuring smile, he instructed, "Wait here, Isabel. I'll be back shortly."Observing Isabel's downcast expression, he paused and reconsidered, saying, "Alright, come with me, as I promised."Isabel nodded, and the three of them proceeded to enter the fast-food establishment, where they were greeted by two imposing men dressed in dark suits. These individuals, recognizing Helen, bowed in deference as they passed by.Inside, the atmosphere buzzed with liveliness.
"It's perfectly normal that you can't feel his power. He possesses greater strength than you, but he can't discern that I, too, am an expert in martial arts. In fact, he belongs to a lower stage," Isabel explained, her face adorned with a smile.Curious, Alexander inquired, "Oh, so there are different stages in martial arts?""Yes, young master," Isabel responded.She proceeded, expanding on the topic, "There are multiple stages in martial arts, such as the Novice stage, Disciple stage, Warrior stage, and Guardian stage, among others. Within each stage, there are three levels. For example, in the Novice stage, we have the lower, mid, and peak levels. This pattern persists across all the stages."Impressed by this revelation, Alexander exclaimed, "Wow, that's fascinating! So, at which stage are you currently?"Beaming with pride, Isabel proudly declared, "I have reached the Peak level of the Warrior Stage. The Baker expert, on the other hand, is at the Disciple stage."Alexander's inte
Amidst the enveloping darkness, a flicker of light pierced through, revealing a room where Alexander found himself standing alone. However, within moments, his eyes fell upon the figure of Emily, standing before him.Puzzled, Alexander frowned and queried, "Why are you here?"Instantly, Emily dropped to her knees, tears streaming down her face, as she fervently pleaded, "Please, Alexander, find it in your heart to forgive me. I never intended to cause you any harm. I now realize the gravity of my foolishness and how poorly I treated you, despite your boundless love."Torn between his lingering affection for her and doubts about genuine change, Alexander hesitated to respond. Would she truly transform and mend her ways?In the next instant, the scene shifted abruptly, and Alexander found himself seated in a lavish building, adorned with opulence befitting immense wealth. As he basked in his affluence, a servant hurried into the room, delivering unsettling news."Young master, as per yo
Alexander's reflexes were swift as he skillfully dodged the attack. His agility was attributed to his new status as a martial arts cultivator. Had he not possessed those abilities, he would not have been able to react so quickly.Isabel expressed her determination, "That aura is familiar. Its the Baker family's expert. Since he dares trace us here, let me end him right now, young master."Alexander dismissed her offer with a wave of his hand and a shake of his head, saying, "There's no need for you to do that. He and I are both of the same rank now. He can serve as a training opponent for me."The expert from the Baker family, a middle aged man, entered the scene and sat down with a chuckle, "Hahaha, such arrogance! A mere ordinary girl and a newcomer to the Peak level of the Disciple realm want to face me? However, it's surprising that I didn't sense an aura of a martial arts cultivator from you in the restaurant."With a confident smile, Alexander sat across from him and replied, "Y
Nameless collapsed to the ground, worsening his injuries. In that moment, he didn't feel the pain. Instead, he was overwhelmed by shock and surprise."Are you kidding?" Nameless asked Alexander, his voice filled with disbelief.With a serious expression, Alexander replied, "I'm not joking. I have no intention of humiliating you. I'm simply telling you the truth."Nameless bit his tongue to make sure he wasn't dreaming. First, he encountered Isabel, a younger girl who turned out to be stronger than him. And now, the blow that hit him the hardest was the fact that Alexander had just started cultivating today and was already on the same level as him. This achievement was reserved for the exceptionally talented.Only Isabel could understand what he was feeling. After all, she felt that way seeing Alexander leap through several stages.Ignoring his pain, Nameless stood up and bowed to Alexander without a hint of hesitation. "I will follow you from now on," he declared. He believed Alexander
"What is it, Miss Baker?" Tom inquired, curiosity evident in his voice.With a pleasant smile, Helen responded, "I have a proposition for you, Tom. I want you to join my side and work for me."Tom's face lit up with a smile, his interest piqued. "That sounds intriguing. But what's in it for me?"Helen replied confidently, "By aligning yourself with the Baker family, you gain the most powerful shield of protection. Moreover, I promise to assist you in defeating the other underground bosses, cementing your dominance in this realm."She continued, delving deeper into her proposal, "I am aware of your close friendship with Arthur, but you aren't his subordinate. So there is no harm in collaborating with me. Frankly, I find it surprising that Arthur hasn't fully recognized and appreciated your strength. To solidify our agreement, we can even formalize it with a contract, if you have any doubts." Helen placed a meticulously prepared document on the table."Alright," Tom agreed, his curiosity