A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO Chapter 361-370
Chapter 361
Suddenly, Jonathan’s gaze gradually turned malicious as he glared at
Emmanuel and shouted, “So, you refuse to heed my advice and prefer doing
this the hard way? If you don’t leave now, you’ll regret it!”
However, Emmanuel finally looked at Jonathan and chuckled. “I’m drinking
wine, and it’s a toast from the birthday princess! Come on, don’t make a fuss.
According to the cliches in TV dramas and novels, antagonists like you are
bound to have a bad ending!”
Jonathan’s face turned beet red in response. He, too, enjoyed reading novels,
but he always imagined himself as the protagonist. Now that Emmanuel had
pointed it out, he realized that he had been playing the role of the antagonist
all along. “Hmph, there’s a huge gap between reality and novels!” he retorted
coldly. “It seems you’re unwilling to show me respect!”
“Why should I show you respect?” Emmanuel laughed, adding, “I’m not part of
the upper echelons, and you haven’t paid me to show you respect!”
After hearing this sarcastic remark, Jonathan’s face turned red again, and he
immediately looked behind him.
Bam! A burly man in black followed his instructions and hurried over, landing
a large hand on Emmanuel’s shoulder hard. He intended to lift Emmanuel up,
but to his surprise, Emmanuel pressed down on his hand, rendering him
immobile.
“Why do you people insist on causing trouble? Especially you, Jonathan. You
provoke me for no reason, forcing me to beat you angrily. Isn’t this such a
petty demand? I’m 28 years old and rarely encounter such behavior!”
Emmanuel spoke honestly. He knew getting into fights could land him in jail,
so he avoided violence. However, after getting to know Mackenzie and
Claudette, his frequency of brawls skyrocketed! He eventually realized that
Mackenzie and Claudette, despite their beauty, were actually a
double–whammy in his life.
After hearing this, Jonathan laughed heartily and remarked, “Emmanuel,
have you been reading too many novels? I want to see you suffer! Toss him
out!”
The man who had grabbed Emmanuel’s shoulder earlier was Black Bear, the
undisputed judo king in Yeringham, and his specialty was body slam.
At this instant, Jonathan believed Black Bear could easily toss Emmanuel out
with a shoulder throw.
“Gah-” Even Black Bear’s patience was wearing thin, and he angrily yelled,
attempting to forcefully throw Emmanuel out. Crack! As he exerted force, the
sound of bones breaking reverberated throughout the room.
However, Emmanuel remained seated in a calm and composed way.
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At the moment of impact, Black Bear suddenly felt a force pushing his wrist
down. So, he forcefully exerted more strength, only to realize that his wrist
had broken! “Ah! Argh!” he screamed, pricking the nerves of everyone
present.
Emmanuel had effortlessly broken someone’s wrist! Is he still human?
Then, he released his grip with mercy, and Black Bear stumbled back several
steps, clutching his broken hand. His face was filled with horror as he looked
at Emmanuel.
Jonathan, his face white with fear, backed away a few paces and stared at
Emmanuel. “No wonder you have been so arrogant. Your martial arts skills are
truly formidable!” During their previous encounter at the restaurant, he had
already sensed Emmanuel’s extraordinary skills, but he never imagined that
even the judo champion couldn’t match him!
In the meantime, Claudette sighed lightly and shook her head. “Listen, just
listen. Your words are so biased. Clearly, you barged in here to bully
Emmanuel, and when he retaliates, suddenly, he’s the arrogant one? How is
he the one bullying you people?”
Her righteous words instantly made Jonathan turn red with embarrassment.
Afterward, Emmanuel stood up and looked at the group of people standing
outside the door with a hint of resignation in his eyes. “Well, since you’ve all
called me arrogant, I guess I’ll have to act arrogant for once!” Otherwise,
wouldn’t that be unfair to me?
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Meanwhile, a group of people stood outside the private room, quietly
watching the scene unfold.
Then, Magnus turned around and looked at an old man behind the crowd,
and he asked politely, “Mr. Quinn, what do you think of this young man’s skill?”
Quinn sneered and replied, “He’s strong but lacks sophistication. He can’t be
considered top–notch.”
Magnus nodded and said, “Then, go and give him some guidance.”
“All right!” After Quinn finished speaking, the people around quickly cleared a
path. The man walked speedily and suddenly appeared in front of
Emmanuel, staring at him indifferently.
On the other hand, Emmanuel also sensed that the old man was not an
ordinary opponent, and his expression became serious. “Are you with those
two just now?”
“Hmph, what are they? Are they worthy of being on the same level as me?”
Quinn shook his head coldly.
“Since you’re not with them, why did you come to find me? We have no
grudges against each other!” Emmanuel did not want to fight these masters,
nor did he want to be driven away by them. He had his own pride and dignity
since nobody wanted to be bullied for no reason!
“No grudges?” Quinn was momentarily taken aback, then burst into laughter.
“Since we’re competing in martial arts, why would we need grudges to do
So?”
“Martial arts?” Emmanuel was stunned and explained, “I’m sorry, but I don’t
want to compete with you! As you can see, I’m here celebrating a friend’s
birthday. This is not the right place for a martial arts match!”
However, Quinn replied confidently, “It won’t take much effort, and it won’t
damage anything here.” He implied that he was confident in quickly
defeating Emmanuel, and he wouldn’t make a mess like Emmanuel did with
those two so–called Yeringham masters earlier, which had ended up
damaging the restaurant’s property.
After hearing this, Emmanuel looked at the old man, furrowing his brows, then
asked, “Must we fight?”
“We must!” Quinn nodded affirmatively.
Nonetheless, Emmanuel asked again, “Why must we? Give me a reason!”
“Because you are someone worth defeating by me!” Quinn replied proudly,
and his every expression and gesture was filled with arrogance and
self–importance.
“However, you’re not worth the effort for me to defeat.” Emmanuel chuckled. I
have no idea who this person is and have no grudges or enmity against him.
Why should we fight?
“That’s not up to you!” After saying this, Quinn directly swung his palm toward
his head. His force wasn’t particularly powerful, but it was flashy and was
aimed at a vital point!
It was the Palm Drop technique! The moves were intricate and fantastical, with palm shadows appearing in all directions when his arms swung, and
whether it was the artful dance of five shadows followed by a single true
strike or the intricate display of eight shadows leading to one decisive blow, it
was reminiscent of a whirlwind sweeping through a peaceful orchard,
causing petals to rain down in unison. The virtual moves appeared feeble
and ineffective, but they aimed to lure and distract the opponent. During the
decisive moment, the virtual and real movements could transform into real
strikes, which would be fatal to the opponent. Similarly, to the adage “a single
leaf foretells the changing of the seasons“, those with keen vision could
discern great significance from the subtlest cues.
When the old man made his move, Emmanuel realized he was up against a
formidable opponent, far more challenging than the two so–called
Yeringham masters he had defeated earlier. Quinn’s palm techniques had
reached a level of mastery where he could control them effortlessly, and for
a moment, Emmanuel couldn’t see any flaws within them that he could
expose.
On the other hand, Emmanuel was a hothead, and considering he was only
there for a meal, these people insisted on forcing him to fight. If he didn’t
show his strength, they wouldn’t leave. Whoosh! Suddenly, he threw a
powerful punch, intending to break through Quinn’s defenses. He firmly
believed that the Palm Drop technique would, at most, severely injure him,
but his powerful punch would definitely take Quinn’s life with a single blow.
Unexpectedly, Emmanuel’s counterattack was successful, and Quinn did not
expect him to use such a reckless attack. This was exactly the kind of thing
that arrogant people like Quinn feared. He had always believed that his life
was more valuable than his opponent’s, so he did not confront Emmanuel
head–on, and Quinn retreated swiftly. Then, without pausing for thought, he
took off in whatever direction he pleased, circling behind Emmanuel as his
hands transformed into countless layers of illusions.
He had assumed that Emmanuel would be unable to see through his
techniques, let alone respond in time, but Emmanuel’s adaptability and
responsiveness far exceeded his expectations. It was just that those two
useless guys from earlier didn’t require Emmanuel to demonstrate any
adaptability!
Boom! Emmanuel accurately identified the reality and illusion of Quinn’s palm
techniques and directly collided his fist with Quinn’s real palm. A burst of
explosive sound followed, and a powerful whirlwind shattered the chair
between them.
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Since Emmanuel was younger and stronger, Quinn was sent flying backward.
Thud! Thud! Thud! Quinn took three steps back, each like a boulder falling
from a mountain, and when he finally stood firm, the sturdy stone floor bore
clear shoe prints.
Silence!
There was a deathly silence!
A fist that could shatter stones and feet that could split the ground.
Many people thought that fighters at this level only existed in novels, but they
never expected that there would be someone in real life who could reach
such a realm. This was far from the brute strength of an ordinary person!
On the other hand, the chair Emmanuel had sat in earlier had broken apart,
so it was obvious that he couldn’t sit down for any more meals. He stood
there, his gaze coldly fixed on Quinn. No one could have imagined that
Emmanuel was actually a gynecologist! “Your Palm Drop technique is too
crude. Each move is too treacherous and vicious, which is not the essence of
martial arts!” he commented coldly.
The Palm Drop technique was originally about change and artistry, and it was
not a lethal technique that caused disability or even death with every move.
On the other hand, Quinn unleashed his internal power with each strike,
aiming to cripple or kill with every move!
If it weren’t for Emmanuel’s timely response that forcibly repelled him, he
would be crippled or dead if he had been hit by one of Quinn’s strikes.
“All martial arts techniques are meant to kill. It’s just that you lack knowledge!”
Quinn retorted coldly, though secretly shocked in his heart.
His Palm Drop technique had countless variations, and his continuous
attacks were nearly invincible. In the past, many masters had fallen under his
hands, and no one had seen through the secrets of his techniques after just
one move, let alone a kid in his 20s. However, Emmanuel had seen through
his flaws with Quinn’s second move, even countering and forcing him back. It
was evident that this young man, who didn’t see through his palm
techniques at the beginning, had astonishing talent and comprehension in
martial arts. Quinn had never met a martial arts prodigy like him before.
“A killing technique? So, you want to kill me?” Emmanuel questioned coldly. He
knew these people were not good, but he didn’t expect them to dare to
fatally attack him in a restaurant!
“If it is not used for killing, do you think it is used for performing?” Quinn asked
mockingly. He always looked down on those flashy and showy moves, like the
ones displayed by the two Yeringham masters earlier.
Emmanuel’s face immediately darkened in response. Anyone who wanted to
kill me would be considered an enemy on the battlefield! At this moment, the
Northern Region Wolf’s bloodthirsty side had awakened. The Northern
Region’s veteran commander had taught him that he must never let his
guard down on the battlefield, let alone show mercy, since kindness couldn’t
command an army! Without the determination to kill the enemy, one would
inevitably die on the battlefield!
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As Emmanuel approached, Jonathan retreated as quickly as a mouse facing
a cat.
However, Black Bear, Jonathan’s family’s bodyguard, was concerned about
his young master’s safety. He disregarded his broken wrist and rushed
toward Emmanuel to grab him. Boom! Before he could pounce, Emmanuel
kicked him. Thud! Thud! Thud! With his massive 200–pound body, Black Bear
was repeatedly shoved back by the kicks until he collided with the wall and
stopped.
Everyone was astonished by the unfolding scene! What kind of power is this?
At this instant, Black Bear had the impression that his internal organs had
been flipped upside down. His eyes turned bloodshot, and blood trickled from
the corners of his mouth, leaving a shocking sight as he fell to the ground. He
thought he could still fight, but the moment he moved, his entire body limped
and slumped on the floor.
On the other hand, Jonathan had brought two bodyguards today who were
both masters in the Yeringham martial arts world. Seeing Black Bear defeat,
another bodyguard suddenly launched a sneak attack on Emmanuel from
behind!
Nonetheless, Claudette wasn’t worried about Emmanuel because she had
witnessed his strength. The difference in power between Black Bear, a martial
arts master of this level, and the previous Black Spider is obvious! If
Emmanuel is at his peak, dealing with two Black Spider masters will be a
piece of cake, let alone these so–called top masters from Yeringham!
As expected, Emmanuel dodged the surprise attack with a sideways step
and, with a backhand punch, hit the other bodyguard’s ribs under his armpit.
Crack! A crisp fracture sound resounded, and the second bodyguard
coughed up blood and collapsed.
After witnessing this, Jonathan trembled, his eyes widened in shock, and he
finally understood why Claudette was drawn to Emmanuel rather than him.
Jonathan had always regarded his two bodyguards with admiration, which
gave him the confidence to speak arrogantly, but he hadn’t expected his
bodyguards to be of no match for Emmanuel!
Meanwhile, Magnus‘ attention was riveted on Emmanuel the entire time. This
man, Emmanuel, is extremely dangerous, as evidenced by the fact that he
had beaten two masters of Yeringham in a row with relative ease and
without batting an eye. Finally, I have a clear and intuitive grasp of this rival.
Apparently, he is not an average Joe. My princess wouldn’t have such poor
taste!
Meanwhile, Jonathan froze in place and showed obvious fear as Emmanuel
got closer to him. Dang it! Oh, how I wish I could back out of here right now!
However, if I do this, I will never again earn my master’s appreciation. Even if I
achieve great heights in the future, I will have no position in the family! “Do
you dare to touch me? I am from the Verkade family. If you dare to harm me,
the consequences will be more than you can bear!”
People die for wealth, just as birds die for food, but he could only brace
himself and make one last effort! Without a word of response, Emmanuel
smiled and inched closer.
“Emmanuel! Put yourself in the right place! Indeed, you have some skills, but
you should know that the forces in this world are always stronger than
individual strength. I’ll say it again! If you dare to touch me, the
consequences will be more than you can bear!” Jonathan grew more
courageous as he spoke, and his body gradually stopped trembling. “The
Verkade family has strong connections in Yeringham. If you inflict even the
slightest harm on me, you will be imprisoned for the rest of your life, and your
life will be ruined!”
“Are you threatening me?” Emmanuel’s face became as hard as steel. This
group of animals appeared to have roused the former Wolf King of the
Northern Region.
At this instant, Claudette found something attractive in Emmanuel’s serious
demeanor. It seemed that the hidden story he had been concealing was
gradually being revealed.
“You… Don’t come any closer!” Jonathan shouted.
However, Emmanuel grabbed his neck tightly and lifted him with one hand.
Then, the entire room watched this scene, feeling their hearts pound
violently!
After that, he slowly approached the window to dangle Jonathan’s body
outside and leave his feet hanging in the cold evening breeze.
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On the other hand, Jonathan’s hair was tousled by the wind, and he felt a
bone–chilling coldness. Then, he looked down and noticed the abyss below
his feet, and fear quickly crept into his heart. He was genuinely scared out of
his mind. He wanted to plead, but his throat was constricted, and he couldn’t
say anything.
Then, Emmanuel said coldly, “This is what a threat looks like! As a dog, you
can’t even be ruthless enough. What use are you?”
In response, Jonathan’s face instantly turned red. Is there anything more
humiliating than not being able to be a good dog? To me, this feeling is
worse than death!
This scene was too frightening, and everyone was momentarily speechless
with fear!
Meanwhile, Eleanor quickly realized the situation and hurriedly ran over,
shouting, “Stop it! Don’t do anything reckless! You can’t afford to take a life!”
Yes, Jonathan just slapped me, but if he dies here, I will also be held
responsible as the head captain!
Bam! Emmanuel swung Jonathan back and threw him into the private room.
Although this Wolf Warrior was provoked, he hadn’t lost his sanity. He wouldn’t
be so foolish as to kill Jonathan in front of everyone. It was just a profound
lesson for this clown!
However, Jonathan was already frozen with fear and was lying on the
ground, clutching his throat and coughing violently. At this point, he was so
terrified that he was about to wet himself.
Then, Eleanor quickly helped him and anxiously asked, “Mr. Jonathan, are you
alright?”
In fact, Jonathan hadn’t suffered any actual injuries, but he was terrified, and
Emmanuel seemed to have drained all of his strength. How could he even
stand up?
“You can get out now, right?” Emmanuel asked Jonathan coldly.
After hearing this, Jonathan quickly looked behind him.
Things had escalated, and his usefulness as a lackey had already been
severed, but Hubert didn’t respond immediately.
Afterward, Emmanuel sat back in his seat, and Claudette quickly and gently
wiped off the dirt from him. Then, she handed him a bottle of strong liquor.
“Tired? Thirsty? Have a drink to replenish your energy!” she said with a sweet
smile. She knew that Jonathan was no match for Emmanuel, so she wasn’t
worried at all just now. Besides, she knew that the matter was far from over
and had only begun. She had heard that drinking during a fight could boost
one’s combat power, so she wanted to take good care of her beloved.
On the other hand, Emmanuel, who had completely transformed from his
usual self, grabbed the bottle and drank deeply. His Adam’s apple moved
seductively, which Claudette found incredibly attractive! This is the charm of
a man drinking, something my older brother’s average–looking bulky figure
couldn’t imitate.
“This is good wine.” He slammed the empty bottle on the table, wiping his
mouth casually.
“Of course! This is Serenity Resort’s signature liquor, which is rich and strong.
How could it be inferior?” she said proudly, delighted to receive his praise.
Later, as she helped him cut the steak, she said, “Let’s just eat quickly and
ignore those people standing outside the private room. After we finish, we’ll
go somewhere else and pretend like nothing happened.”
Pretend like nothing happened? Emmanuel chuckled, amused by the Lenoir
family’s princess‘ playful words. He laughed, saying, “Fine, I won’t pursue the
matter of them trying to bully me anymore!”
“Yeah, you’re such a forgiving man. That’s amazing!” Claudette exclaimed,
lifting her fork unabashedly and skewering a tender piece of beef, intending
to feed him. She was truly an expert in torturing the single men who watched!
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“I know who you are, Quinn the Cat! Why would someone like you become a
lackey for others?” Emmanuel asked, looking at Quinn.
Quinn trembled slightly, then smiled and asked, “You know me?”
“Of course!” Emmanuel said confidently. “You’re one of Chanaea’s Five
Shapeshifters, and the only one who can achieve such mastery in Palm Drop
must be the great Quinn The Cat of West End, right?” After a pause,
Emmanuel sighed and continued, “It’s a pity. You’re a great master, yet you
stoop so low and serve others like a dog. It’s truly a tragedy in the martial
world!”
Everyone’s gaze shifted between Emmanuel and Quinn. They wondered how
familiar he was with the martial world, but when they realized how renowned
Quinn was, it was no surprise that his martial arts were exceptional!
-However, Quinn retorted coldly, “By saying that, you only make me want to kill
you even more!” Everyone had their pride, and being a grandmaster, working
for money was already a blow to his self–esteem. To have it said out loud in
public was even more embarrassing!
Taking advantage of the gap in the conversation between Emmanuel and
Quinn, Hubert felt that he should do something. Hence, he quietly walked
toward Claudette and gently patted her shoulder. He believed that
Emmanuel wouldn’t live long, and as long as Hubert could convince her to
give up on Emmanuel, there would be no one to plead for his life. Moreover,
he knew killing Emmanuel tonight was only a matter of time. Once Emmanuel
was gone, there would be one less obstacle for him to pursue Mackenzie!
However, to his surprise, as she felt someone touch her, she quickly turned
around and abruptly plunged the fork in her hand into his. Splat! Blood
splattered all around!
“Ah!” Hubert screamed in pain, staggering backward. His hand was instantly
covered in blood. The blood began dripping on the floor, filling the private
room with an increasingly strong and pungent smell.
Everyone was dumbfounded by this sudden turn of events!
On the other hand, Claudette calmly discarded the bloody fork, straightened
her dress and hair, and sat back down, instructing, “Waiter, please bring me a
new set of cutleries.”
When everyone in the room heard this, there was an immediate and
deafening hush as no one dared to respond to her request.
Even Eleanor was in disbelief. Undoubtedly, Ms. Lenoir is one of the most
stunningly beautiful women I have ever seen. She appears elegant and
noble, but who could have predicted that such a goddess would be cruel
and vicious? Just what sort of demons are partying tonight at Serenity
Resort?
The men were equally astounded by what they saw! In their eyes, Claudette
was incredibly enchanting, and many knew she was the princess in Magnus‘
heart, but who could have expected that this princess would be so
inconsistent with her image? She had stabbed someone in the hand with a
fork and ordered another set of silverware without batting an eye. What a
bold woman she was!
However, Magnus frowned and looked at Hubert, asking, “What were you
trying to do?”
At this instant, Hubert did not realize that Magnus was a perfectionist or that
his princess would never allow another man to touch her. Hence, he
explained, “Mr. Magnus, I was worried about a fight breaking out and Ms.
Lenoir getting hurt. I wanted to persuade her to give up on Emmanuel and
come to you, but who would have thought she would be so ruthless and
attack me directly? She’s my relative, after all!”
Seemingly enjoying the situation, Magnus chuckled and replied, “You
meddled too much!”
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In the meantime, Hubert realized he had made a foolish mistake when he
saw Magnus‘ gentle expression when he looked at Claudette. Then, he gritted
his teeth and said, “The Lenoir family’s princess is truly unique!”
“How could someone bestowed with the illustrious title of ‘princess‘ by
countless high society individuals possibly be lacking in any form of
individuality?” Magnus commented.
At this instant, Hubert did not realize that Magnus was a perfectionist or that
his princess would never allow another man to touch her. Hence, he
explained, “Mr. Magnus, I was worried about a fight breaking out and Ms.
Lenoir getting hurt. I wanted to persuade her to give up on Emmanuel and
come to you, but who would have thought she would be so ruthless and
attack me directly? She’s my relative, after all!”
Seemingly enjoying the situation, Magnus chuckled and replied, “You
meddled too much!”
In the meantime, Hubert realized he had made a foolish mistake when he
saw Magnus‘ gentle expression when he looked at Claudette. Then, he gritted
his teeth and said, “The Lenoir family’s princess is truly unique!”
“How could someone bestowed with the illustrious title of ‘princess‘ by
countless high society individuals possibly be lacking in any form of
individuality?” Magnus commented.
At this instant, Hubert did not realize that Magnus was a perfectionist or that
his princess would never allow another man to touch her. Hence, he
explained, “Mr. Magnus, I was worried about a fight breaking out and Ms.
Lenoir getting hurt. I wanted to persuade her to give up on Emmanuel and
come to you, but who would have thought she would be so ruthless and
attack me directly? She’s my relative, after all!”
Seemingly enjoying the situation, Magnus chuckled and replied, “You
meddled too much!”
In the meantime, Hubert realized he had made a foolish mistake when he
saw Magnus‘ gentle expression when he looked at Claudette. Then, he gritted
his teeth and said, “The Lenoir family’s princess is truly unique!”
“How could someone bestowed with the illustrious title of ‘princess‘ by
countless high society individuals possibly be lacking in any form of
individuality?” Magnus commented.
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After saying those words, Magnus looked at Claudette with an appreciative
smile.
Meanwhile, Hubert’s expression froze, realizing only now that she had been
too low–key in her daily life, which had caused him to underestimate her! In
the upper echelons of Yeringham, many people had always compared her to
Mackenzie, but he was too fond of Mackenzie and always believed that
Claudette didn’t deserve to be compared with Mackenzie.
However, looking at the situation now, the energy contained within Claudette
might be no less than that of Mackenzie. The fact that even Magnus, one of
the four young masters of Zovince, was enamored with her spoke volumes.
Nevertheless, Hubert’s self–inflicted little trouble ultimately didn’t hold
people’s attention for long. Soon, their attention quickly returned to the two
top experts dueling in the private room.
Since Quinn The Cat was widely regarded as a martial arts master,
Emmanuel had heard of him while practicing martial arts in the Northern
Region. Quinn’s style was diverse, and his movements were as fast as
lightning. He had defeated countless experts, most of whom were either
dead or severely injured, rendering them unable to practice martial arts
again. Also, Emmanuel had even heard that Quinn had once assassinated a
major figure in the war. He eventually disappeared because of a failed
attempt, and many people thought he was dead! Unexpectedly, he had
reappeared now, but he no longer had the demeanor of a master. Instead,
he had become a jackal by Magnus‘ side, going by the alias “Mr. Quinn.”
Nevertheless, Emmanuel knew that Quinn was not the traitor from before, so
he had no plans to kill him. However, now that Emmanuel knew Quinn’s true
identity and malicious intent, he could not let him off so easily. “Do you want
to kill me? Does it have something to do with what happened in the past?”
Emmanuel asked patiently. Since Eve had mentioned that the traitor had
returned to Yeringham, and now there was another expert with a war
background who wanted to kill him, he couldn’t let this opportunity go to
waste without testing the waters.
After hearing this, Quinn looked at him coldly and answered vaguely, “You,
young man, possess such cultivation at such a young age. You’re truly
extraordinary! I’ve wanted to meet you for a long time, and today is the best
opportunity to extinguish a martial arts prodigy like you!” After saying this, he
had already started making his move. As his palms waved, the entire private
room filled with swirling air, and his movement resembled a gigantic fan
spinning so quickly that it was impossible to see clearly!
Emmanuel was shocked by his technique. His palm motions are over twice
as fast as before, making it extremely challenging to see through them. A
true master! He truly lives up to the name. Then, he felt a chilling sensation
invade his entire body as the palm force of his opponent moved inexorably
closer to him. His opponent’s palm strikes are like a raging storm that could
strike a fatal blow anytime! However, he kept evading until he found a small
opening. Then, seizing that split–second opportunity and using all of his
strength, he threw a punch!
At this instant, it appeared as if everyone saw a shaft of light breaking
through the gloomy clouds.
Claudette stood up in excitement! As she anticipated the light breaking
through the darkness, Quinn’s figure disappeared on the spot, only to
reappear above Emmanuel like a dark cloud!
What incredible speed! What a high–level duel!
On the other hand, Jonathan’s two bodyguards finally realized they were no
match for these two people.
Eleanor couldn’t believe it either. She felt that she had witnessed something
incredible today. It turned out that there were levels that the ordinary public
had never seen before, but they did exist!
“Go to hell!” Quinn opened his mouth wide and howled like a bloodthirsty
predator, intending to ruthlessly kill his prey with his claws! His palm strike
was different this time as it had become straightforward and forceful as it
opened up widely at his opponent. All martial arts techniques are meant for
killing. No matter how fancy the preceding moves may be, the final strike that
takes a life must always be real!
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Before the strike even reached Emmanuel, the force he felt was like a sharp
blade. However, he was oblivious to the opponent’s changes and closed his
eyes! Then, he recalled what his veteran commander had taught him during
his martial arts training in the Northern Region. “When the opponent’s speed
exceeds your ability to visually recognize, block your vision and feel it with
your heart!”
Nevertheless, Claudette’s nerves were ratcheted up after she noticed that he
had closed his eyes.
The others were similarly astounded!
Quinn could injure people with just the force of his palm. If he were to make a
direct hit, there was no doubt that Emmanuel’s body would be like splattered
mud.
At the critical moment, Emmanuel dodged to the side. Whoosh! The heavy
palm strike landed above his head but missed him completely.
Everyone was shocked! Emmanuel has seen through Quinn’s ever–changing
Palm Drop technique?
Nonetheless, Quinn couldn’t believe it and was unwilling to accept it! Come
again! He was determined to kill this kid in front of him. For him, it was about
more than just completing the mission; it was also about earning back the
respect he had rightfully lost.
Suddenly, Emmanuel’s feet swayed, and his body spun, allowing him to again.
avoid the opponent’s deadly move with his eyes still closed. Sometimes,
one’s eyes can deceive, but one’s heart won’t! Like a gentle breeze, he eluded
Quinn’s grasp just as the old man believed he had him. I’ll let Quinn be strong
if that’s what he wants. In that case, I will transform into a soft breeze
caressing a rugged mountain. His master had said that the highest realm of
martial arts was first refining the body to the extreme and then personal
enlightenment.
The first level of enlightenment was to see a mountain as a mountain. This
was the level of Black Bear and others, where they practiced their techniques
to the utmost.
The second level was to see a mountain, not as a mountain, which was
Quinn’s current level. His moves appeared deceptive and already capable of
fooling the human eye.
The third level was returning to seeing a mountain as a mountain, not just a
mountain. This was the legendary state of returning to simplicity.
Even though Emmanuel had never mastered this level before, he would burst
forth with terrifying potential whenever life and death were at stake. Like now,
he was at his peak, surpassing any previous moment in his life!
On the other hand, Quinn kept believing that the next strike would kill
Emmanuel, but often at the last moment, he couldn’t actually land a
substantial hit. “What is going on here?” He began to panic. After more than
three decades of exploring the world of martial arts, I rarely encounter
situations like this. The last time I witnessed such a bizarre scene was ten
years ago when I was fighting an old man with white hair, but this kid in front
of me wasn’t even 30. How did he get to this level of martial arts? “Die!” he
shouted again.
His speed increased again, with a series of strikes aimed at Emmanuel’s
heart, head, face, side, and back. The onlookers were in awe and could not
utter a sound, and even experts like Black Bear couldn’t help but admire
Emmanuel’s skill. He soon realized that the difference between their level and
that of a master was truly night and day.
Nonetheless, Emmanuel deftly dodged every attack, and no matter how fast
his opponent moved, he couldn’t land a hit because Emmanuel appeared
ethereal and untouchable!
Soon, Quinn grew even more desperate.
At this moment, Magnus, who had been composed earlier, now furrowed his
brow. I assumed that martial arts took time and cultivation and that Mr.
Quinn’s expertise should have surpassed Emmanuel’s. Under normal
circumstances, Emmanuel should not have been able to decipher Mr. Quinn’s
thirty–year–long techniques, but if Mr. Quinn becomes flustered and loses his
footing, variables will appear!
After much effort, Quinn hit Emmanuel’s arm, thinking he had discovered a
weakness in his defense. However, Emmanuel extended his other hand and
effortlessly pressed it against Quinn’s head. Quinn was shocked, and his
violent movements abruptly ceased. He knew that if Emmanuel had even a
fraction of a second, he could crush his skull instantly, so Quinn quickly
abandoned his frenzied attack and retreated.
On the other hand, Emmanuel had predicted his every move, and he came
at him at full speed, delivering a powerful punch! Caught off guard, Quinn
had no chance to counterattack and could only continue his frantic retreat.
Emmanuel pressed on, advancing and retreating until Quinn’s back touched
the wall, leaving him with no escape. At that moment, Quinn realized his
impending doom, and the shadow of death engulfed his mind, suffocating
him with darkness!
However, in the final moment, Emmanuel opened his fist and pressed his
palm against Quinn’s head again. As the scene unfolded, everyone in the
room held their breath out of fear of witnessing his skull burst open.
Meanwhile, Quinn attempted to free himself from his grip, but Emmanuel’s
hand seemed to follow him like a shadow. No matter how he shook his head
and struggled, he ultimately found his head pressed against Emmanuel’s
palm. Then, he gave up his struggle and looked up at Emmanuel. His face
was purplish–red, and he was gasping for breath. “W–Why didn’t you kill me?”
Despite his denial, Emmanuel could have killed him, and he would have been
a lifeless corpse now.
Smack! Without answering, Emmanuel delivered a resounding slap across
Quinn’s face. Smack! It was followed by another slap. Smack! After three
strikes, Quinn’s mouth was filled with blood. His teeth hung loose, and he
resembled a deflated balloon. He leaned against the wall, barely clinging to
life as he slid down.
Emmanuel turned around and walked away, calmly stating, “I’m not that
foolish. Why should I kill you? Although you’re despicable and arrogant, you
needed a profound lesson!”
The entire room fell silent as everyone watched Emmanuel’s victorious
departure.
“Darn!” Quinn screamed in despair. He didn’t feel grateful for being spared by
Emmanuel; he only felt profound humiliation and wished he were dead. How
could I, a renowned grandmaster, be shamelessly slapped and spared in
public? How could I stand tall in the future if I didn’t kill Emmanuel today? How
could I keep my place in the martial arts world? At this thought, he went mad
and charged forward recklessly, disregarding the principles of the martial
world. He was determined to kill Emmanuel, even if it meant resorting to an
ambush! Whoosh! He struck Emmanuel’s back with a powerful palm strike.
However, Emmanuel swiftly countered with a backhand slap. Due to his
height and long arms, his strike landed first, sending Quinn flying.
Quinn then soared through the air like a broken kite, crashing through the
wall and disappearing outside, leaving no trace of his whereabouts!
The entire room stood frozen, with no one daring to move.
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Coincidentally, Magnus chose that moment to enter the private room. Since
Emmanuel hadn’t returned, he pulled up a chair and sat across from
Claudette. “Claudette, the last time I came to Yeringham was three years
ago on your birthday. I remember it was much livelier than it is now.” He
looked at her with gentle eyes, attempting to create a warm atmosphere as
if the previous fight had nothing to do with them. Nonetheless, he didn’t seem
to care whether Quinn lived or died.
However, she continued to slice her steak at the dining table while remaining
silent.
“I’m sorry. I was too busy during your two birthdays to come from Zovince to
Yeringham and celebrate with you. I’ll toast to you as my apology.” Magnus
raised a glass of wine and drank it in one gulp.
Still, Claudette didn’t speak but looked at him with a gaze that seemed to see
him as a fool!
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After Magnus put down his glass, he pretended not to understand
Claudette’s gaze and smiled, saying, “The taste of the wine is so good, and
I’m in a great mood. I hope your birthday is lively and that more people come
to wish you well and congratulate you!”
Nevertheless, she continued to listen silently without responding.
“We’ve both expressed how wonderful it is to be with someone we like! Now,
you’ve met the person I like, and I’ve met the person you like. Those who like
you but you don’t like them and those whom you like but don’t like are here to
celebrate your birthday. I hope you have a happy birthday!” After saying this,
he snapped his fingers, and Hubert hurriedly walked over to pour him a drink
despite the pain in his hand.
Pfft! Suddenly, she burst out laughing, her smile as bright and beautiful as a
flower in bloom. Then, she glanced at Magnus and asked, “Do you want more
people to celebrate with me? Wasn’t it you who ordered to drive Emmanuel
away earlier?”
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He shook his head and replied, “Believe me, I’m not that foolish!”
However, Claudette continued to mock, “Then, wasn’t the guy who got
knocked out by Emmanuel just now one of your men?”
He could no longer deny it but still responded with the same expression. “It
was embarrassing. I admit I had high expectations for him!”
She asked again, “Magnus, do you think what you’re doing is meaningful?”
After hearing this, Magnus replied solemnly, “A knight’s duty is to protect the
princess; that’s his meaning of life!”
Claudette chuckled again, asking, “Do you think you’re protecting me this
way? Do you think I need your kind of protection?”
He sighed and stated, “Everyone knows I came to Yeringham for your
birthday, but if the man who ends up celebrating your birthday with you isn’t
me, what do you think others would think?”
She nodded, indicating her understanding.
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Then, he continued, “So, I can’t let someone else take my place. Actually, I
don’t want to resort to violence either!”
However, she said, “So, you’re willing to destroy all my efforts? Then, you
openly claim that you’re protecting me? Do you know how rare it is for me to
have such a special birthday?”
Magnus had no words in response, so he raised his glass wisely and said,
“Claudette, happy birthday!”
Claudette smiled but didn’t say anything or raise her glass since she didn’t
like dining with hypocrites.
“10!”
*9!”
“8!”
Suddenly, he began to count down.
His actions confused her, and she asked, “What are you counting? Is it the
seconds I have left to talk to you?” At the same time, her delicate hand had
already grabbed the plate on the table.
Magnus smiled faintly and suddenly moved aside. Clang! He deftly dodged
Claudette’s thrown plate and continued counting, “0.”
Claudette flicked her hair and laughed. “Looks like you counted right again!”
wwwww
However, he wasn’t proud of himself but rather sad, as he admitted, “I wish I
had counted wrong, then I wouldn’t feel so upset like now.”
Nonetheless, she showed no sympathy, only mockery. “You truly are a genius
and know me quite well.”
Magnus nodded and explained, “Since I was ten, I’ve tried various ways to
understand you. Only then can I bring you the happiness you deserve!”
“But even so, you can’t give me any happiness!” Claudette interrupted
mercilessly. “You always think you can predict everything so well, but do you
know there are things you can’t predict? Like how you could never predict
when you were a kid that you could never win my affection?”
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“No, you will eventually like me!” Magnus said confidently.
“When will that be?” Claudette asked, amused.
“On this day next year,” he replied earnestly.
However, she became tense after hearing his response because she was
familiar with him. Unless he has a specific plan, he would not say such things.
Now that he has said it, it implies that he is confident, and the first step
toward that confidence is to erase the person in my heart! “Do you want to kill
Emmanuel?” she asked nervously.
“The path of a knight’s love and power is always filled with thorns and
bloodshed. A knight is willing to risk his life for the sake of his princess, no
matter the cost.” Magnus‘ answer revealed his intention.
“Magnus, beneath your handsome appearance lies a cold, dark, and ruthless
heart. You’re a terrifying devil,” Claudette said directly, her eyes earnest.
“Yes, I am merciless toward anything and anyone I don’t care for, and I can
be even more cruel than a devil!” he confessed. “But when it comes to things I
like, I will treat them well wholeheartedly, like you.”
“But I don’t like devils, and I don’t want to be with one,” she asserted
confidently and honestly.
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Then, he sighed, downed the wine, and uttered, “You may not need to like me
for now, but no matter what, I am the most suitable man for you. I am the
man who can protect you and make you happy. That’s an objective fact!
When women choose men, isn’t security the first consideration? How can a
man without money or power protect you and bring you happiness?”
“You’re wrong!” she retorted. “Firstly, having money and power is not the
source of a woman’s sense of security. Secondly, being forcefully protected
by a man I don’t like will never make me happy but more like being in a
cage!”
Suddenly, he burst into laughter upon hearing his explanation. “Claudette,
everyone lives in a cage; it’s just that the cages of the bottom class are
heavier than those of the upper class. If you choose to be with that
gynecologist, you will have a difficult life ahead. So, I will never allow you to do
that!”
Knock! Knock! At that moment, Emmanuel finally approached and lightly
tapped on the table. He had been eavesdropping on their entire
conversation and had formed an impression of Magnus based on what he
had heard. Nonetheless, he wasn’t particularly interested in Magnus and
Claudette’s story, but he wanted to figure out if Magnus, this wealthy young
man, had any connection to the traitor from the Northern Region Wolf Warrior
Unit. He was curious if Quinn could work for Magnus; the traitor might also be
persuaded to join Magnus. However, their conversation was not about that
topic. Emmanuel knew listening further wouldn’t provide the information he
wanted, so he walked over to reclaim his seat.
“Is there something wrong?” Magnus was displeased with this rival as he
raised an eyebrow calmly.
“This is my seat,” Emmanuel said.
“I came to Yeringham from Zovince to celebrate Princess Claudette’s
birthday. I made the reservation for this seat even earlier than you,” Magnus
replied calmly.
On the other hand, Claudette enjoyed the current atmosphere. Previously,
she had always competed with other women for a spot next to Emmanuel,
but now he had to compete with other men for a place next to her. However,
she was a wise woman. Firstly, she didn’t want Emmanuel to clash with
Magnus again because she knew Magnus surely had a backup plan.
Secondly, she was afraid Emmanuel might give up voluntarily, so she
preemptively said to Magnus, “Well, then, you can have this seat.” After
saying this, she stood up, took Emmanuel’s arm, and said tenderly, “I just
finished eating. Let’s go!”
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Emmanuel nodded and walked with Claudette toward the exit of the private
room. No one dared to stop them without instructions from Magnus, so they
could only watch the two leave.
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“Mr. Magnus, you let them go just like that?” Hubert found it unbelievable.
Though I don’t know Mr. Magnus as well as Gautier, I’ve heard of this wealthy
young man from Zovince. I look up to Mr. Magnus the same way I look up
my older brother because I believe this genius can achieve anything he sets
his mind to. He brought so many people with him today to drive Emmanuel
away, but he couldn’t celebrate Claudette’s birthday alone, and it baffles me
that he gave up so easily. Did Mr. Magnus miscalculate this time?
“Let it be. Sometimes you need to broaden your perspective. When the
outcome is already determined, don’t worry about short–term gains or
losses.” Magnus stood up, smiled, and patted Hubert’s shoulder, leaving him
with an enigmatic statement before walking away confidently.
Today, Claudette didn’t harm his physical body, but she deeply wounded his
heart.
He was a rational man, and even with his wealth and power, he would never
openly commit murder, especially not in Yeringham. However, he would
never allow anything that harmed what belonged to him to continue to exist!
Meanwhile, Claudette reminded Emmanuel after they got into the car,
saying, “Emmanuel, don’t think that no one tried to stop us from leaving
means we won. Although I hate Magnus, I have to admit that he is a genius.
He can calculate everything accurately. His calm demeanor now means he
has a hidden move, and a storm may be brewing.”
He nodded and smiled. “It seems you know him so well!”
Then, she hurriedly explained, “It’s all out of necessity, unlike with you.” Her
reply implied that she consciously chose to understand him.
However, he pretended not to hear and started surveying the surrounding
area.
Observing Emmanuel’s reaction, Claudette couldn’t help but sigh, feeling a bit
sad. “It’s my tragedy that the person I understand the most and who
understands me the most is the person I hate the most. But…” She paused
and looked at him, who was the only one who had caused Magnus to
miscalculate his plan. After that, she smiled sweetly and said, “But today, the
person I like emerged victorious, and I had the happiest birthday with you!”
After hearing this, he smiled awkwardly but politely. It is a shame that she is
not the person I like; otherwise, tonight would have been equally joyful.
At that moment, Emmanuel’s phone rang. His eyes lit up when he saw it was
Mackenzie’s office number. “Hello, Mackenzie? Is that you? Where are you?”
His heart was filled with hope, hoping that it was his wife who was late and
not him and that he hadn’t caused her to leave in anger.
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“Emmanuel, this is Ms. Quillen’s assistant, Lexi Summerton!” Lexi said from the
other end of the line.
His excitement instantly turned into disappointment, but he still asked
anxiously, “What’s wrong? Did Mackenzie ask you to call me?”
“No, our warehouse just exploded. Ms. Quillen is dealing with it urgently. Can
you come and help?” she requested urgently.
“What? An explosion?” When Emmanuel heard this, he was shocked because
that was the warehouse he had successfully completed by risking his life to
infiltrate the nightclub and deal with Samuel’s gang. It was the beginning of
his story with Mackenzie, and now someone had ruined it. He couldn’t stand
by and do nothing!