The Rise of the Useless Son-in-Law

Chapter 168: An Extraordinary Night

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