"Bastard, you're the one who injured my master? I'll kill you!" Sean bellowed and charged at the other man, muscles bulging, exploding with power.Seeing this, Lawrence, disregarding the blood at the corner of his mouth, cried out in alarm, "Don't go over, watch out for his moves!"But Sean could no longer hear anything. As his staff swung down, raging fury powering it, the man actually gave a cold laugh. His hands shot out, dissipating the staff's power in a crafty way before slapping Sean's chest."Pfft!"Sean spat blood, directly sent flying back, his ribs seemingly displaced by the slap.Lawrence's pupils constricted. He saw that behind Sean were scattered knives, swords, and broken glass. If he were knocked into them, he would surely be pierced through.But at this critical juncture, Jason appeared behind Sean and gently supported him with a palm, asking "Are you alright?""Cough...I'm fine, thanks Mr. Gray." Sean looked at the half-meter long spear tip remaining behind him and b
But Jason shook his head. "If your master came, it might be an even match, but you, still far from it." "Arrogant! Seeking death! I'll slap you dead with one palm." Carl Cooper said furiously, shooting out like a meteor, speed astonishing. His hands changed unpredictably, unable to be fathomed.Seeing this, Lawrence was greatly alarmed and gritted his teeth to directly meet the attack. Since this matter arose because of him, naturally he had to deal with it."Carl Cooper, I could defeat you in the past, and I can defeat you today too!""Hmph, big talk. Do you know how I've spent these past few years? Desperately training martial arts for the sake of washing away the previous shame. It's all for today, to trample you under my feet. It should have already happened five years ago, but unfortunately you disappeared.""I originally thought there was no hope for revenge, but who knew you'd appear again in Emerald City. This is the chance given to me by God."Carl Cooper attacked angrily an
"You...you dare slap my face?""This slap is for your arrogance and conceit, to tell you there are people outside of people, heavens outside of heavens. And it's on behalf of the old Krav Maga master." Jason said coldly and contemptuously. "Bastard, fuck!" Carl Cooper's eyes were crimson as he roared furiously and struggled up, throwing a fist.But with his composure broken, how could he possibly injure Jason? Although formidable, his martial arts were not polished. With a few more years of diligent practice, perhaps he could live up to this arrogance. "Hmph, ignorant fool. This slap is to discipline you on your master's behalf." Jason coldly slapped again."Slap!"Carl Cooper was directly slapped over, his cheek swollen high up. Hot pain, blood flowing from the corners of his mouth and nose. His eyes were blank, seeming to be stunned silly by the beating.Lawrence, Steven Martin and the others couldn't help but cover their own faces, clicking their tongues and gasping. Too painful
Initially determined to pursue vengeance, thinking he had simply been careless and could still win, Carl reconsidered. Lawrence had strength in numbers, he couldn't defeat so many alone, even with his prowess. But if his master was here, there would be no fear.Yet he could never tell his master about this humiliation. To be so utterly defeated would disgrace their school. Scowling, Carl hastily called someone. Soon, a figure emerged from the darkness, asking in surprise, "What happened to you?"In the dim streetlight, a familiar yet foreign face was revealed, brimming with ambition. "Hmph, with your false information I was alone against the bunch of them. Did you think I was some god? If you knew Lawrence was there, why didn't you step in?" Carl accused bitterly.Though thoroughly trounced by Jason alone, he claimed to have fought a group to save face.The man merely raised a brow, tone casual, "It seems the beating finally knocked some sense into you. If Lawrence was so easily ha
"You'll see who when I ask him out!""I see. Knowing gratitude is good." Jason forced a smile but still looked baffled. Was she talking about him? Yet he had an odd sense she meant someone else...Just then, a flurry of urgent calls came from Lawrence, Steven Martin and others, as if something major had happened. Had Carl Cooper caused more trouble? But when Jason answered, he was stunned by what he heard."Carl Cooper...is dead!""What?" Jason froze in shock. He had only taught Carl a minor lesson, how could he have died? Surely the man didn't die from sheer anger?"What exactly happened?"Lawrence and the others regretfully explained, "Word spread through the underworld early this morning, too big to contain. Carl Cooper is indeed gone without a trace, dead or alive unknown, vanished into thin air.""Even worse, all signs suspiciously point towards Mr. Lawrence and the Krav Maga Martial Arts Academy, impossible to refute!"Lawrence heavily added, "I suspect Carl Cooper is truly go
"Is today April Fools' Day? Why is there such an absurd prank? Or is someone testing me? Some kind of trick? Where is Emily?" Susan looked around laughing nervously. Beneath that strained smile, she desperately wanted to find some flaw, some crack, just a tiny one would suffice. But unfortunately, the cafe was empty except for their table, even the servers were gone. The vacant hall made her frozen smile stiffen bit by bit.Peter Cook was in no hurry. He dabbed his mouth with a napkin, watching as Susan went from bewildered laughter, to questioning, to doubt, to a deathly pale complexion and stunned silence. "Well, do you understand now?" Peter Cook asked.Still pale-faced, Susan bit her lip and said weakly, "No...it can't be. This can't be true!""Who exactly are you? Where is Emily? I want to talk to her face to face. I need to hear her admit this herself!"Seeing that she still refused to believe, Peter Cook just shook his head and took out a voice recorder. "I'm sure you'll re
"He's the old friend who has been secretly helping me all this while. I wouldn't have guessed it was him if he hadn't admitted it himself."Susan said calmly, indicating Douglas.At this, Douglas smiled humbly and waved his hand. "Just some small favors, easy to lend a hand. No need to stand on ceremony. If I hadn't heard you were looking for me, I wouldn't have admitted it."But upon hearing this, Jason was dumbfounded. Old friend? And he admitted it himself? If only this guy knew the original, authentic "old friend" was Jason himself!Was he impersonating Jason?Staring at the arrogantly boasting Douglas, Jason looked puzzled. This guy really had some nerve to brazenly admit it himself. Where did he get the audacity? It turns out that's why he looked familiar. As the youngest successful entrepreneur in Emerald City, his name was indeed well known. But Jason didn't expect him to know Susan, let alone have such history with her. If not for the fact that he was impersonating him, Jaso
Hearing this, Susan realized it made sense. She apologized awkwardly, "Sorry, I was too blunt. Mr. Douglas is the rising star of the new generation in Emerald City, your methods must be extraordinary." Seeing this, Douglas secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Crisis averted. But the next second, Jason calmly continued, "Then I presume you must also know Mr. Hill?""Mr. Hill? What?" Douglas cursed internally, but saw Susan excitedly stand up and cry out joyfully, "Mr. Douglas, you know Mr. Hill too? Could it be...my billion dollar investment was also thanks to you lobbying for me?"She had always wondered about this matter, and had suspected the "old friend", but didn't expect it to really be so!Seeing her excitement, Douglas hastily smiled modestly, "Just small favors, didn't expect you to find out. Mr. Hill is actually a long-time friend of mine. We had dinner together the day before yesterday. Our relationship is great."Who cares who the Sir is, just agree to everything now. The