"Gasp...the real Murphy family of Central Area?" Jeremy, Susan and the others cried out in shock.In the past, they had known Harold was a rich playboy, and joked he was from Central Area's Murphy clan. But they didn't expect it to be true!The concept of the top ten families of Central Area was shocking. In the vast Central Area, these ten houses ruled, controlling massive resources. If they united, the whole of Central Area would quake.And the top ten split into the upper five families and lower five families, a gap beyond imagination.Perhaps too distant to grasp, but Emerald City's number one Sanchez family was one of Central Area's top ten, and one of the lower five families.The Murphy clan was also a lower five family.One could only imagine how far above the upper five families floated. Still, compared to Metropolis Central's Wesley family, they fell far short."Wow, Harold, you've kept this from us all these years? The Murphys of Central Area? Heavens, we'd be goners if you
Manager Reed's attitude was likely related to his background - arrogant, but not representative of Riches Restaurant. Still, with his status, he had the right to be cocky. Even gold members would have to give him some thin face.Susan and Ashley were also shocked, fully aware of the Reed family's power. Their lot was surely not enough to even stick between the teeth."This is..."Walter and Harold broke out in cold sweat, quickly fawning obsequiously. "Mr. Reed, please forgive us for not recognizing Mount Tai. A great man overlooks the faults of his lessers. Please don't take us nobodies seriously. We'll vacate the booking..."Who cared about face now? One misstep could end their lives.A fringe member of the Murphys and a Cook Group employee - who dared offend the Reeds? Even if slapped twice now, they could only beg forgiveness with smiles."Hmph, courting death without knowing your limits. With eyesight like yours, you still have the gall to strut around out here? If not for my goo
Ashley gazed at them complicatedly. She suddenly envied Susan a little. Why was she always better off?Seeing Susan nod, Jason actually reassured gently with a smile, "Wait for me, we'll go eat."With that, he headed for the front desk.Harold and the others were shocked. What was this idiot trying to do? If he sought death, it was no business of theirs. Just don't implicate them! Clearly he had mental issues.Walter Bell hurriedly stood to stop him. "What are you doing? Offend Mr. Reed and you'll be done for!" But no sooner had he spoken than Jason grabbed and flung him out like trash, crashing heavily to the floor."You..." Walter Bell stared in terror. Was this really that Jason? Reed family peripheral member? What did that mean?Brandon Reed's expression suddenly froze, seeming to reveal panic. Then he yelled angrily, "You've got quite the nerve, daring to offend my Reed family! Don't you fear..."But before he finished, Jason suddenly kicked him right in the face.A loud thud ra
"What's going on? Speak," Mr. Terry frowned, feeling an ominous thumping in his chest.The front desk beauty pointed at Jason in horror and stammered, "He... He's actually a first generation crystal member, the highest level, globally limited..."She didn't finish before Mr. Terry stiffened as if struck by lightning, scared out of his wits. A first generation crystal member? Those... Those were priceless, with only a hundred issued globally. How could he have one?Though he hadn't shown a membership card, the data was in the system. Just his name was enough.Brandon Reed was stunned for three whole seconds before pouncing at the front desk in disbelief, bulging eyes fixed on the screen. No way there was a first generation crystal member here!But the next moment, he was petrified. That simple line of data made his vision dim. Ignoring everything else, just the crystal membership alone, the highest of the three tiers, was not someone he could afford to offend. Let alone a globally lim
Jeremy, Harold and the others also froze, looking at him in disbelief. Real or fake?Under their stares, Jason silently nodded. He had just borrowed Justin Wesley's identity earlier. Without the password, he couldn't have accessed it since he didn't have the black card today.Seeing his admission, they were flabbergasted. He actually dared to impersonate someone at Riches Restaurant. Was he mad? Wasn't he afraid of being found out and getting his limbs broken?"F*ck, why didn't you say so earlier? Scared me for nothing, I saw through you long ago. Knew you were bluffing all along. Making me kneel so long."Jeremy suddenly exploded with curses and stood up.The dozen plus people also looked at Jason with contempt and disdain. As expected, still a useless nobody.Even the newly freed Ashley gave a dismissive, contemptuous look, forgetting who had just saved her from despair.Walter Bell's eyes lit up, seeming to regain his confidence in an instant. He sneered, "Some advantages can only
Zipping around in an electric scooter was quite carefree, but inappropriate for her status as acting chairman. People would surely laugh to hear of it. Even Robert Brown, Alexander Brown, and Margaret Brown lived much better than Susan. He stroked his chin, thinking the new BMW i8 looked quite nice and stylish...Just then, Kyle suddenly returned dragging a manager, relieved as he said, "Mr. Gray, it's him - the one who hired me to cripple you.""Hmm?"Jason looked the man up and down, pointy-chinned with a monkey-like face, now filled with shock. But he didn't recognize the man and asked doubtfully, "Do we have a grudge?""No... no, brother, I mean boss, it's a misunderstanding, a true misunderstanding! The real person wanting to harm you isn't me, but a bastard named Taylor. He didn't want to show his face and had me contact some fighters."The pointy-faced manager quickly confessed."Named Taylor?" Jason raised a brow, suddenly realizing, "Could it be Andrew Taylor? The one with e
Seeing his trembling excitement and twisted glee, Kyle cursed inwardly, his muscles tense. Though he disliked the man, his words were likely true. He had seen experts in the military and much since retiring. It wasn't hard to see the formidable skill of these dozens of bodyguards. As for the Sanchez family's security team, one could imagine. Even randomly grabbing one would yield an expert.With his own skills, he could handle three at most. As for Mr. Gray, no matter how strong, it was impossible to beat dozens. An utterly impossible feat."Damn it, damn it..." Jason was cold and sharp, somewhat beyond expectations, arousing his killing intent. He had been too lenient, leading to some repeatedly provoking him. Though this was Sanchez territory and the men difficult to handle, Jason was truly enraged this time and determined to settle this no matter the cost."Stubborn fool. I was inclined to spare you for your years with Susan's family, but you dare plot against me from the shadow
"Vroom... grr..." The beastly roar of the engine was thrilling and resonated loudly. A brand new BMW i8 drifted over to Steven Martin and the others, smoothly coming to a stop."Whose car is this? Kyle, did you buy it?" Steven Martin looked at the driving Kyle in disbelief.Just then, Jason silently walked over, glancing back at the Sanchez Car Shop as he said, "It's a gift from Billy Sanchez. Interesting fellow, clearly not the debauched playboy portrayed outside.""Who? The young master of Sanchez Group? That number one rich second generation in Emerald City, Billy Sanchez?" Steven Martin cried out in astonishment. Although he now controlled Emerald City's underworld with unprecedented might, before the Sanchez family he was still just a gangster. The true overlord of Emerald City was still the Sanchez family.Though he had never met Billy Sanchez, being able to casually gift a car worth over a million dollars meant the man was either addicted to luxury or tremendously bold.Jaso
"Thud! Thud! Thud!"A series of dull impacts resounded through the room, accompanied by cries of pain. Bodyguards were sent flying with single slaps or kicked into walls, the scene utter chaos.In moments, over a dozen guards lay incapacitated. Even Bennett found himself on the receiving end of a devastating punch to the chest, sent flying as he coughed up blood."Who... who are you? It's impossible... How can someone so young possess such formidable skills? Cough... ugh..." Bennett struggled to speak through his pain.Jason was undoubtedly the youngest Martial Arts Master he had ever encountered, and easily among the top ten in skill."My name is Jason. I warned you: harm her, and you'd face a gruesome end. The Murphy family will pay dearly for this transgression." Jason's cold voice accompanied his methodical approach.He made no move to pursue Henry Murphy. There was no need—the man couldn't truly escape. Even if he fled Central Area, Jason could drag him back."Jason? Jackson! You
Jason, his face a mask of cold fury, tightened his grip on Henry Murphy's throat. He addressed Bennett, "The tables have turned. Your choices are simple: mutual destruction or her release. Decide."His grip tightened further, nearly crushing Henry Murphy's windpipe. The young heir's face turned an alarming shade of purple as he struggled for air."Quickly... cough cough... save... save me..." Henry Murphy choked out desperately.Henry Murphy never anticipated falling into such a trap. He had dismissed Jason entirely, viewing him as nothing more than a notorious weakling. Who could have foreseen that he was actually a formidable opponent?A grave miscalculation indeed.This young man was far from ordinary.Alas, this realization came too late. Two powerful fingers now threatened to crush his windpipe at any moment."Stop... stop this, you scoundrel! If you dare harm our young master, the Murphy family will annihilate your entire Brown family. You'll all perish!" Bennett roared in threa
Her venomous words dripped with contempt, a stark contrast to her recent pleas for mercy. It was Jason who had shown her kindness then, advising her to disappear. Clearly, his words had fallen on deaf ears.Perhaps the allure of wealth and status proved too strong to resist.Henry Murphy, disdaining further dialogue, fixed Jason with an intense gaze. "I hear you possess jade pendants of a particular hue. Moreover, you seem to understand their significance and have been collecting them. Excellent. Hand them all over to me.""Such high-grade Mystical Objects are beyond the likes of you. Cooperate, and if I'm feeling generous, I might spare your miserable life.""Jade pendants?" Jason's pupils constricted as he suddenly turned his piercing gaze towards Ashley, murderous intent radiating from him."It was you. You told him!"The revelation stunned him. This wretched woman had not only betrayed his kindness but had also sold him out.Ashley's knowledge of the jade pendants was no surprise
"Cough... cough!"Susan coughed with difficulty as the gag fell away. She gazed at the frenzied, sharp-tongued Ashley, shaking her head with a complex expression. "You're mistaken. I've never tried to compete with you. This is all in your imagination.""Besides, no matter how envious you are, it shouldn't drive you to such extremes. Do you truly harbor such hatred towards me?"Had Ashley not confessed, Susan might never have imagined that envy could transform someone so drastically, leading them down this irredeemable path of ruthlessness."Hmph, spare me your false sympathy. In my eyes, you're nothing but a contemptible wretch. If I hadn't caught you, would you be uttering these words so meekly? You're probably gloating inside!""Let me tell you this: you'll never rise above me again. You belong beneath my feet, nothing more than a lowly creature!"Ashley sneered through gritted teeth.As she raised her hand to strike again, another resounding slap echoed through the room. However, t
Jason's face turned frosty, his teeth clenched as he spoke, "I swear, if you harm a single hair on her head, I will annihilate your entire lineage. No matter who you are or what your status might be, do not underestimate my capabilities or my resolve.""State your demands clearly. Whatever you want, I'll provide. But if you provoke me... you will regret it immensely."He spoke while barely containing his fury, utterly shocked by this turn of events. With the enemy holding the upper hand, he rapidly tried to deduce their identity.The voice was vaguely familiar, but not entirely recognizable. Who would dare to be so bold?Lotus Thirteen? Or had Justin Wesley arrived in Emerald City to make his move? No, it seemed too soon; he hadn't fully inherited the Wesley family yet.But if not them, then who? Matt Turner or Gerald White? He had certainly made quite a few enemies recently."Heh, such big words, Mr. Gray. Why don't we continue this conversation when you arrive? The last hotel on Sea
No matter how Mary Martinez explained or pleaded, it had no effect. The old lady simply ignored her.It was as if she was saying, "Just wait and see in three days!"Aunt Diaz was alarmed. If the old lady were to cause such a commotion, what would become of Susan and Mary Martinez's reputations?Soon after, James Brown returned home with Susan. Upon hearing about the $100,000 allowance demand, they were stunned. Good heavens, they knew the old lady would be trouble."What... what should we do? Try to talk her out of it, or send her back home. If she keeps carrying on like this, we won't be able to live here anymore," James Brown said, rubbing his temples."Easy for you to say. Why don't you do it? I promise I'll support you, but I don't want to be labeled as unfilial," Mary Martinez retorted, her lips twisted in a grimace. She had already talked herself hoarse trying to reason with her mother.Seeing the situation, Jason furrowed his brow. If Susan was in a difficult position, he could
"What do you understand? Listen carefully: from now on, whenever you see Gray divine physician, you must show the utmost respect. Never offend him, or even the Parker family won't be able to protect you!" Leonard Wood warned her gravely.Stephanie Parker, thoroughly frightened, nodded repeatedly...Meanwhile, Jason had returned home, where Old Mrs. Martinez was inevitably causing a scene again, making everyone uncomfortable. However, given her status, no one could say anything."A good-for-nothing loafer who's busier than my granddaughter. What's going on? Is everyone avoiding me? Do you all want this old woman to live out her days in loneliness?" Old Mrs. Martinez's voice dripped with sarcasm.Jason and Grace Diaz could only sigh inwardly as they served her tea, cut fruit, and attended to her every whim to avoid further complaints."Mom, what are you saying? I'm here to keep you company, aren't I? We don't need to pay any attention to that useless fellow. Out of sight, out of mind -
Stephanie Parker and the onlookers were struck dumb, their eyes wide and jaws hitting the floor in sheer disbelief.This seemingly ordinary individual had managed to make Uncle Wood bow his head. What was going on? What kind of background did he have? What was his story? Had the world gone mad?Even Kelly Harris, who knew of Jason's exceptional medical skills, was left speechless at the sight before her. She gaped at the nonchalant Jason, unable to comprehend the scale of his influence that commanded the reverence of hundreds.While others might not grasp the full significance, as a medical student, Kelly understood perfectly. These were the cream of the crop in the medical field, each capable of being the crown jewel of any major hospital.One person alone could sustain an entire hospital!Over a hundred such individuals - can you imagine the impact? It was as if half the medical world was trembling before him!"This... this..."As everyone stood in shock, Jason turned to Roger Cox,
"As if! You can't even get in yourself, and you have the audacity to make such an offer? Have you no shame?" Kelly Harris rolled her eyes, clearly unconvinced.But Stephanie Parker just smirked. "Clearly, you don't know me well enough. My family, the Parkers, are part of the Medical Family. If I choose to reveal my identity, getting in there would be as easy as strolling through my own backyard. Many of the medical geniuses in there even know me personally.""Do you think this Chinese Medicine Conference could keep me out now? Well, do you believe me now?" she boasted.She had never revealed this information before. Even her admirers and followers were unaware of her prestigious background."You're from the Medical Family?" Jason was surprised, not expecting to encounter two members in one day.Kelly Harris was even more shocked. This was the first time she had heard about this. She never imagined that her insufferable rival was from such an esteemed background. No wonder Stephanie ha