Chapter 57: Chapter 57 - Perfect Revenge
Luka Winston lovingly stroked Nola O’Connor’s hair and smiled. "Alright, I promise."
My patience was wearing thin. I especially despised women like Nola O’Connor.
I slowly turned around, ready to speak, when Quinn suddenly waved his hand and said, "Forget it, let him go."
"Dad!" Nola stomped her foot in displeasure.
Quinn scolded, "You little brat, get lost!"
A faint killing intent still lingered in my heart. Since reaching the Fifth-Layer Qi Refining Stage, I’d noticed my heart becoming colder and colder. But ultimately, I restrained myself.
"Mr. O’Connor, I advise you to discipline your daughter properly, or she’ll suffer for it eventually." I gave them a cold glance before walking out.
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After Mason and the others departed, Nola angrily said, "Dad, what’s the meaning of this! You don’t help me deal with him, and don’t even let Luka beat him up!"
Quinn looked at Nola and sighed, "That kid has the Sean family backing him. It’s one thing to humiliate him, but if we actually hurt him, no one could bear the consequences."
Hearing this, Luka’s arrogance diminished considerably.
Only Nola remained stubborn, insisting, "I don’t care about the Sean family, I must get my revenge!"
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Kenneth and I left the O’Connor residence. On our way back, I noticed Kenneth seemed particularly uneasy.
When we arrived at the Dragon Rising Community, Kenneth suddenly dropped to his knees with a "plop."
"Mr. Raymond, I’m sorry, I didn’t expect Quinn to be that kind of person..." He knelt there, filled with self-blame.
I frowned slightly, lifted Kenneth up and said, "It’s not your fault. On the contrary, you surprised me."
Kenneth appeared confused by my words.
I sighed. "In a filthy environment like the O’Connor family, remaining unpolluted is a sign you have your principles."
Kenneth had remained untainted, which impressed me.
"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Raymond," Kenneth said with lingering self-reproach.
"By the way," I suddenly looked at him.
I smiled. "Do you want to cultivate Inner Strength?"
Kenneth was startled and hurriedly nodded. "Of course, I do!"
I smiled. "Alright, come to my place in three days, and I’ll teach you."
"Really...really?!" His eyes widened, as if he couldn’t believe it.
I smiled reassuringly. "A man’s word is like a nail; when he says he’ll do something, he’ll do it."
"Thank you, Mr. Raymond!" Kenneth was extremely excited and knelt on the ground again.
After Kenneth left, I went back home.
Victor Green made a pot of tea for me. Noticing my expression, Victor asked, "Mr. Raymond, what’s wrong?"
I sighed and waved my hand. "This O’Connor family really taught me a lesson."
"Huh?" Victor looked puzzled.
I took a sip of tea and said to myself, "Underneath a polite exterior, sometimes hides a filthy heart."
The next day.
I rose early and went jogging around Dragon Rising Community with Victor.
Thirty laps, we ran for over two hours.
On the way back, both of us were drenched in sweat.
However, while Victor panted heavily, my breathing remained steady.
"Mr. Raymond, when will you teach me that breathing technique you mentioned?" Victor couldn’t help but ask.
I smiled and said, "Don’t be anxious. Since I promised you, I will definitely teach you."
As we spoke, we arrived at our front door.
Just as we reached it, I was surprised to find a car parked outside. Next to the car stood a man in his fifties.
My brow furrowed as I approached him. Before I could speak, the man greeted me, "Mr. Raymond, it’s an honor to meet you."
This baffled me even more.
"Who are you?" I looked at the man and asked politely.
The man continued, "Mr. Raymond may not have heard of me, but I am Mikael Gutierrez, the master of Gutierrez Martial Arts School."
"Gutierrez Martial Arts School?" I was taken aback.
"The same Gutierrez that’s having a competition with the O’Connor Family Martial Arts School soon?" I asked in surprise.
Mikael immediately responded with a hint of excitement, "I didn’t expect Mr. Raymond to have heard of our martial arts school."
I laughed and couldn’t help but exclaim, "What a twist of fate."
"Hm?" Mikael looked puzzled.
I waved my hand. "Since Mr. Gutierrez is here, please come in and have a seat."
Mikael, without hesitation, followed me into the courtyard of the villa.
"Victor Green, please make some tea," I said.
Victor nodded and, after a few minutes, brought a pot of tea to the table.
This impressed Mikael. "I didn’t expect Mr. Raymond, with your extraordinary skills, to be so humble."
I laughed. "Mr. Gutierrez, you flatter me. I’m just an ordinary person."
"If you’re an ordinary person, then we don’t deserve to be alive," Mikael said self-mockingly.
I sized him up, thinking to myself. It seemed Mikael had some knowledge of me.
"What is it Mr. Gutierrez came to see me for?" I asked.
Mikael immediately waved his hand, and someone by his side brought over a gift box.
Inside the opened box was a panax ginseng C.A.Mey.
Though it wasn’t as valuable as Quinn O’Connor’s, it was still over ten years old.
"This is a wild ginseng I’ve treasured for years. I hope Mr. Raymond will accept it," Mikael said.
I frowned, shaking my head. "I cannot accept a reward without merit. Mr. Gutierrez, if you have something to say, just say it."
Mikael hesitated before saying, "Actually, I do have a favor to ask."
He continued with a sigh, "You know that our Gutierrez Family is going to have a competition with the O’Connor Family Martial Arts School soon. Both sides will send their best disciples to compete."
"Although that’s the case, in reality, everyone seeks external help. The O’Connor Family has stronger connections than us, so the help they find is far better than what we can get."
Pausing momentarily, Mikael added somewhat pleadingly, "That’s why I want to ask Mr. Raymond to represent our Gutierrez Martial Arts School in the competition!"
Upon hearing this, I almost spat out my tea!
I’d just visited the O’Connor Family yesterday, and now the Gutierrez Family was here today?
"Truly, fate plays with us," I couldn’t help but laugh and shake my head.
I looked at Mikael, puzzled. "Didn’t the Gutierrez Family invite a master? Why would you come to me?"
Mikael forced a smile. "That was just to intimidate Quinn O’Connor. With our Gutierrez Family’s ability, what kind of master could we actually invite?"
I suddenly understood.
I hadn’t expected these martial arts schools to have such intrigue.
Seeing me remain silent, Mikael sighed and said, "I knew Mr. Raymond wouldn’t agree. I’m sorry for bothering you."
With that, Mikael turned to leave.
I watched his retreating figure and laughed, "Mr. Gutierrez, you left your ginseng here."
Mikael stopped in his tracks, shaking his head. "There’s no reason to take back a gift once given. Farewell, Mr. Raymond."
With that, Mikael strode away without looking back.
Mikael’s attitude had indeed touched me.
Moreover, I wanted to let Quinn O’Connor know that the so-called master, Luka, they had invited was nothing!
"Wait!" I called out to Mikael.
