Inside the mansion.
Ethan Smith sat alone under the moonlight, slightly adjusting his breath.
As his strength grew more and more powerful, the difficulty of improving his realm became more and more difficult.
Many people would be stuck in a certain realm for their entire lives, and many geniuses would stop before reaching a certain realm.
As Ethan Smith was thinking, a beautiful figure appeared at the door.
Looking up, he saw a woman with a curvy figure standing in the doorway.
Ethan Smith glanced at her and frowned, âWho are you?â
The woman walked gracefully toward Ethan Smith with light steps.
Faking a pitiful posture, she whispered, âMr. Smith, Iâm an ordinary member of the Martial Arts Academy. I⦠Iâve recently encountered some difficulties, and I had no choice but to come seek your helpâ¦â
âYouâve encountered some difficulties?â A look of surprise crossed Ethan Smithâs face.
The woman continued, âYes, Iâm being hunted down by a group of people. Now they are hiding outside the Capital City Martial Arts Association. If I step out the door, I will fall into their handsâ¦â
Looking at the pitiful woman in front of him, a hint of mockery flashed across Ethan Smithâs face.
âSo what do you want me to do?â Ethan Smith asked.
The woman hurriedly replied, âPlease help me kill them! As long as they are dead, Iâll be safe!â
âMr. Smith, Iâll do anything you want if you help me!â
Ethan Smith sneered, âWhy should I help you?â
âIf you donât help me, Iâll have no choice but to dieâ¦â The woman whimpered softly.
âWhat does your life or death have to do with me? Do I know you?â Ethan Smith asked coldly.
The woman opened her mouth to say something, but Ethan Smith waved his hand to interrupt her.
âI wonât help you. Leave,â Ethan Smith said coldly.
âMr. Smith, Iâ¦â
âI told you to leave, canât you understand?â Ethan Smith said coldly.
Having no choice, the woman stood up, clenched her teeth, and walked out.
Ethan Smith was not a person overflowing with sympathy.
Moreover, the womanâs words were full of holes and hard to believe.
â¦
In the woods, the woman recounted the incident to Ms. Hayward.
Ms. Hayward scolded with a cold face, âUseless! If you canât even do this, how can I trust you!â
The woman opened her mouth, biting her lip and whispered, âEthan Smith is immune to flattery. He doesnât believe my words at all. Iâ¦.â
âBang!â
Before the woman could finish her words, she was suddenly slapped in the chest!
The slap sent her staggering backward, her chest nearly crushed, and blood flowed from her mouth.
Severe pain made it difficult for her to breathe, and her beautiful face became pale.
Looking up, she saw Ms. Hayward looking at her coldly.
âMs. Hayward, youâ¦â The woman pointed at Ms. Hayward, her face full of disbelief.
Ms. Hayward sneered, âThis will make it more believable. Go, find a way to deceive him.â
The womanâs face turned incredibly ugly, but there was no turning back now. She was stuck between a rock and a hard place.
She could only endure the pain and head towards Ethan Smithâs mansion once again.
About ten minutes later.
The woman reappeared in front of Ethan Smith.
This time, she looked terrible.
Her collapsed chest area was shocking, and blood continued to flow from the corners of her mouth.
âMr. Smith, please help me, or⦠or I will dieâ¦â The woman said painfully.
Seeing her like this, Ethan Smith couldnât help but frown.âSheâs really going all out, injuring herself like that?â Ethan Smith couldnât help but sneer in his heart.
Just as Ethan was about to refuse, another figure appeared at the doorway.
It was none other than Dominic Taylor.
âTsk tsk, Ethan, you really have a heart of stone. Someoneâs begging you for help, and youâre not even moved?â Dominic spoke mockingly.
Ethan glanced at him and said, âIf you canât bear it, feel free to help her yourself.â
Dominic shrugged and said, âI canât, sheâs asking for you, not me.â
âTsk tsk, isnât there someone who claims to stand on the side of ordinary people? Now that someone is seeking help, you remain unmoved â such hypocrisy.â Dominic continued to ridicule.
Hearing this, Ethan slowly stood up.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
He looked at the woman and squinted his eyes, saying, âIâll give you one chance. Tell me, who sent you?â
The womanâs eyes flashed with panic, and she hurriedly said, âNo one⦠no one sent me⦠â
From her expression, Ethan became more certain of his thoughts.
Ethan looked at the wound on her chest and said solemnly, âBeing so ruthless to yourself, be careful not to lose your own life in the process.â
Hearing Ethanâs words, the woman clenched her teeth and lowered her head slightly.
After a moment of contemplation, Ethan said, âYou go first, Iâll be there shortly.â
The woman nodded hurriedly and said, âThank you, Mr. Smith!â
After the woman left, Ethan walked straight out of the door.
âTsk tsk, your sympathy is overflowing, isnât it?â Seeing Ethan had agreed to help, Dominic taunted him again.
Ethan glanced at him and said, âWhy has your asshole grown onto your face? Stay away from me, you stink.â
Dominicâs face suddenly turned cold.
He snorted, âYou vulgar creature.â
Ethan didnât bother acknowledging Dominic, instead turning around and leaving the Mansion, heading straight for the Martial Arts Academy.
In the woods.
Ms. Hayward was staring coldly at the woman.
âHalf an hour has passed, where is he?â Ms. Haywardâs voice was icy.
The woman quickly said, âMs. Hayward, he really said heâll be here soon, please⦠wait a bit longer.â
However, Ms. Hayward spoke impatiently, âYou foolish woman, did he trick you again?â
âNo⦠no, he really promised meâ¦â The womanâs face flashed with panic.
Ms. Hayward squinted her eyes.
Just as she was about to speak, she sensed a presence approaching them.
âHeâs here.â A cold smile appeared on Ms. Haywardâs face.
Shortly after, Ethanâs figure appeared before them.
âMs. Hayward, heâs here!â The woman exclaimed excitedly.
Not uttering a word, Ms. Hayward just quietly stared at Ethan in the distance.
âMs. Hayward, please donât forget the bloodline you promised me.â The woman carefully said.
Ms. Hayward looked at her and then grinned, âDonât worry, I wonât forget, of course.â
As her words trailed off, Ms. Hayward suddenly extended her claw-like hand, striking the womanâs head!
With a âcrackâ sound, the womanâs head was shattered!
âA mere nobody coveting the bloodline? What a deluded daydream.â Ms. Hayward spoke sinisterly.
Upon seeing this, Ethan shook his head in resignation.
He had already warned her, but her own desires ultimately led to her death.
âYou really are ruthless. Arenât you afraid this will ruin your reputation?â Ethan looked at Ms. Hayward and said coldly.
Ms. Hayward calmly replied, âYouâre the one who killed her. Why should I be afraid?â
âEthan Smith took advantage of a female student and killed her to cover up his deeds.â With her hands behind her back, Ms. Hayward spoke casually.