Andrew pulled his hand back and smiled. "How do you feel?" Eric stood up slowly, his tone icy. "Inferno Strike, right? You've been training with Dad's technique. No wonder you were completely immune to my Phantom Mirage." Andrew shrugged, not even trying to hide it. "You're right. It's Inferno Strike. But just so we're clear, Mr. Thornton gave it to me. I didn't sneak around and steal it." Eric stared at him for a long time, his expression unreadable. "You've already mastered the first stage, Flame Surge, to perfection in such a short time? Andrew, you really are just like Henry said: an absolute freak." Andrew grinned. "Come on, it's not that hard. I've got hands, haven't I?" Eric shook his head. "Inferno Strike is pure, blazing energy; it's aggressive and brutal. Even Dad never dared train in it. He respected it but always kept his distance. And yet here you are, charging headfirst and actually mastering it. I'll admit it. I'm no match for you." It was not easy for Eric t

Seeing how obedient Dirk looked, Andrew pulled out a small vial from his pocket. "This bottle is yours, right?" Dirk gave a sheepish laugh. "Yeah, it's mine. Mr. Nielsen told me to dump whatever's inside into your food or drinks. As for what's actually in it… I've got no clue." Andrew stopped paying attention to him and turned to Eric. Eric said calmly, "The vial contains parasite eggs. So, that means Cole is the one behind it." Andrew nodded. "Pretty much. Still, I didn't expect to find a martial artist dealing in parasites in a little town like Verhampton Valley." Dirk looked up hopefully. "Sir, I've told you everything I know. Can I go now?" Andrew shook his head. "Nope. You're going to die here." Dirk's vision went black, and he immediately dropped to his knees, nearly soiling himself. He could already tell that Andrew was definitely not an ordinary person. "Of course, if you want me to spare your life, that's not impossible either." Andrew gave him a glimmer of hop

Andrew looked at Emily and said gravely, "Hank isn't someone easy to deal with. As a young woman, don't put your safety in the hands of an idiot. Emily, this is the last time I'm going to advise you. Leave Verhampton Valley immediately and return to the Keller family in Blumedale!" Emily looked displeased. "Andrew, mind your own business! I swore I'd get justice for Hannah, and I will definitely do it! I've already tracked down Hank's whereabouts. In a moment, I'm going to bring him to justice! If I don't kill him, I don't deserve to be part of the Keller family!" Andrew shook his head. "Sometimes, even good advice can't save someone who's already walking toward a cliff. Hank might come off as a fool, but even fools come in categories. Someone who came out of Special Ops? If you really think he's just another dumb thug, then you're dead wrong." Theo's bowl crashed to the floor as he glared furiously. "Andrew, that's enough! What gives you the right to lecture Emily like that? Y

"We've been discovered! Let's go upstairs and grab him!" Andrew shouted quickly as he shot up like a whirlwind, rushing up the stairs to the second floor. Several black shadows flew through the air, coming toward him with whooshing sounds. Andrew snorted coldly and flicked his right hand, sending several golden needles shooting out. Three small black spiders fell to the ground, still twitching even though they were dead. In the second-floor room, Cole was wearing a bathrobe, obviously having just woken up without time to get dressed. Staring at Andrew, he said grimly, "Who are you? Why are you trespassing on my home?" Chantelle caught up from behind, gritting her teeth. "Cole, you're the one who poisoned the people of Verhampton Valley with parasites, aren't you?" Cole gave a sinister laugh. "You must be that chief of staff who came with Mr. Armstrong to investigate the case, right? You really are a knockout. Perfect! Since you've both tracked me down here, you can die! I

Immediately, more than a dozen subordinates were sent flying with blood spurting from their mouths. Some were dead, some injured. Theo's scalp went numb as he wanted to flee. However, with Emily right there beside him, if he ran away, his woman would surely fall into Hank's hands. He gritted his teeth and desperately charged forward. Hank gave a sinister laugh, his speed exploding as he grabbed Theo by the throat and slammed him hard against a nearby tree trunk. The massive tree shook at its roots. That single impact nearly crushed Theo's organs, and he felt like his heart and lungs were about to burst out of his throat. Hank held Theo's throat tight with one hand and used the other to land two vicious slaps across his face. Blood and teeth flew from Theo's mouth in a grotesque spray. Emily stood frozen in shock. "Theo, are you okay?" Theo silently cursed at Emily for being a dumb bitch. He was practically dying, and she was still asking if he was okay. "Hank, if yo