Chapter 746: Chapter 745: Ms. Hayward VS Pat Noble

The sound was as chilling as a ghost wailing and a wolf howling, causing goosebumps to rise all over one’s body.

Baldwin Daniels tried to explain something, but Ms. Hayward didn’t give him the chance. She directly raised her hand, slapping it down on Daniels’ head!

“Crack!”

With this slap, Daniels’ head was smashed to pieces!

Ms. Hayward’s face was gloomy, her upper and lower teeth clenched tightly together.

“Ms. Hayward, what do we do now,” asked a man in a purple robe.

Ms. Hayward took a deep breath and said, “The Ten-thousand-year-old Medical Materials is of utmost importance, we can’t just give up on it.”

“You’ll follow me to The Noble Family and demand the accused!” Ms. Hayward said coldly.

The man in the purple robe frowned, “Ms. Hayward, The Noble Family isn’t that easily messed with. Rumor has it that they have been secretly expanding their influence, cultivating several Marquis level martial artists, and they have a large number of guest officials.”

Ms. Hayward glanced at the man in the purple robe, biting her teeth and said, “How has Davy Barnett been managing things! He actually let The Noble Family grow to this extent!”

Being far from the Capital City, the remoteness of Downton City gave President Barnett few options,” the man in the purple robe said helplessly.

The Capital City Martial Arts Association relied on its local branches for regulation.

But the local branches would usually collaborate with the local aristocracy.

This meant that the Capital City Martial Arts Association had no way of getting involved with local martial arts clans.

“We’ll give it a try, I’ll offer them enough conditions,” Ms. Hayward said coldly.

The matter of the Ten-thousand-year-old Medicinal Materials was important. But what was more crucial to Ms. Hayward was that these materials should never fall into Ethan Smith’s hands.

…

At this moment, Ethan Smith and Guy Noble had returned to the Noble Residence.

“Ethan Smith, just stay here with peace of mind,” said Guy Noble, patting his chest.

Ethan Smith nodded, “Mr. Noble, thank you for this…”

“Okay, no need to say more,” Guy Noble cut off Ethan Smith’s words.

Despite being told it was unnecessary, Ethan Smith would never forget the kindness shown by the Noble Family.

So, he got up and followed Guy Noble to meet Pat Noble.

The reason Pat Noble was willing to help Ethan Smith was due to the potential he saw in him.

Over the years, The Noble Family had been developing rapidly, relying on their own strength to constantly expand their influence.

Pat Noble had invested in countless martial artists, all of whom had potential.

As long as one person proved successful, it would secure the power of The Noble Family for decades.

One must say, although Pat Noble was quite vain, he was equally shrewd.

“Mr. Noble, I suspect Ms. Hayward will definitely come to The Noble Family to claim people,” Ethan Smith said with some concern.

Pat Noble waved his hand, “Don’t worry, I promised you, and I will not go back on my word.”

Ethan Smith bowed in thanks, “Thank you, Mr. Noble.”

Just then, someone rushed in from outside.

“Master, there is a woman claiming to be Ms. Hayward asking to meet you,” said the servant with a bow.

“Hmph, she sure came quickly,” Guy Noble couldn’t help but snort from the side.

Pat Noble laughed, “Let her in, I wanted to meet this Ms. Hayward anyway.”

A few minutes later, Ms. Hayward, along with eight men in purple robes, strode in.

When Ms. Hayward saw Ethan Smith, who was sitting in the main hall, her face instantly turned cold.

“Hmph!” Ms. Hayward huffed coldly, then took a seat opposite Ethan Smith.

The eight men in purple robes stood behind Ms. Hayward.

Ms. Hayward looked up at Pat Noble and said, “Mr. Noble, please give Ethan Smith to me. The Capital City Martial Arts Association will be sure to owe you a favor.”

Pat Noble ignored these words and said with a smile, “You must be Ms. Hayward?”

Ms. Hayward answered blandly, “Indeed, I am one of the real power holders of the Capital City Martial Arts Association.”

Pat Noble sneered, “So you’re the one who belittled our family, the Noble Family? Claiming us to be monkeys?”

Ms. Hayward’s expression shifted slightly. She coldly looked at Ethan Smith and declared, “This is a trap set up by that brat Ethan Smith!”

“Bullshit!” Guy Noble cursed out loud.

“You’re really good at putting on a show. If I hadn’t watched you closely, I would have been conned by you!”

Ms. Hayward’s face turned cold. As an important figure of the Capital City Martial Arts Association, when had she ever suffered such an insult?

Even if she was dealing with local despot, bowing her head was out of the question!

“Mr. Noble, I know your family has great influence locally, but I must remind you that the Capital City Martial Arts Association is an official organization of the martial arts world.” Ms. Hayward declared coldly.

“If you’re willing to surrender Ethan Smith to me, I can make the Noble Family the president of the Downton City Association. I can hand over the martial arts world of Downton City to you.”

“Otherwise… Your family will become our enemy!”

Ms. Hayward threatened and enticed them, her demeanor still haughty.

Pat Noble couldn’t help but sneer, “Do you think the Noble family is that easy to scare? We have ruled Downton City for over five hundred years, why would we fear you?”

Hearing these words, Ms. Hayward frowned again.

Over five hundred years?

It seemed that the Noble Family was truly an aristocratic family with a martial arts background!

No wonder they controlled so many resources!

Surprised, a greedy thought also rose in Ms. Hayward’s heart:

What kind of resources must a family that’s lasted over 500 years possess? How could the Capital City Martial Arts Association afford to miss these resources?

“Mr. Noble, are you sure about not agreeing?” Ms. Hayward slowly rose from her seat.

Pat Noble chuckled, “The reason I met you was just to see your arrogant face.”

“Good, good!” With her thin palm, Ms. Hayward clapped lightly.

“Let me tell you something. No matter what kind of resources you have, they’re nothing in the eyes of the Capital City Martial Arts Association!”

“I want to see how long your Noble Family can stay arrogant!”

After dropping these words, Ms. Hayward got up to leave.

Pat Noble didn’t try to hold her back. Watching Ms. Hayward’s retreating figure, he chuckled coldly, “So what if it’s the Capital City Martial Arts Association? I’m not afraid of them in Downton City!”

Ethan Smith, who was somewhat worried, said, “Mr. Noble, the Capital City Martial Arts Association really isn’t easy to provoke. You should be careful.”

Pat Noble waved his hand, “In other places, I wouldn’t dare offend them. But in Downton City, what do they count for?”

“Ethan Smith, just focus on your meditation. They won’t be able to harm you.” Guy Noble confidently patted his chest.

Ethan Smith stood up, bowing once again in thanks.

The Noble Family had already arranged a room for Ethan Smith and the others. The room was vast and came with a spacious courtyard.

“Tsk tsk, the Noble family practically rules Downton City like a king,” the man with the mustache couldn’t help but marvel.

Ethan Smith nodded, “I always feel that the Capital City Martial Arts Association won’t let this go so easily.”

The man with the mustache scoffed, “Don’t think too much. Since the Noble Family has stepped in to help, there’s no point in regretting now.”

Ethan Smith expressed his gratitude and then looked at the man with the mustache again, “I also owe you a favor.”

“You’ve owed me so many favors.” The man with the mustache responded with a roll of his eyes.

…

“Ms. Hayward, the Noble Family is so arrogant, are we just going to let it go?” A man in a purple robe frowned.

Ms. Hayward responded with a stern face, “Let it go? Humph, I’m very interested in the resources of their Noble Family!”

“Wait till this blows over. I will make an application to the higher-ups for the extermination of the Noble Family!”