Leo estimated that Murray Hoover’s cultivation had reached at least the peak of the advanced martial general realm, while Leo himself was currently at the intermediate spiritual master realm. In the world of martial cultivation, he was roughly equivalent to intermediate martial generals.
This meant that Leo and Murray Hoover were a level apart. So, whether it was in attack speed or intensity, Leo was completely overshadowed by Murray Hoover.
Murray Hoover’s foot landed solidly on Leo again, but it still couldn’t bring him down. It only forced Leo to retreat a few steps. Following the kick, Murray Hoover continued his assault using a technique resembling a falcon swooping down, grabbing Leo’s shoulder.
With a sudden burst of force from Murray Hoover’s right hand, Leo was forced to kneel on one knee. Immediately after, another kick from Murray Hoover sent Leo sprawling on the ground.
“Kid, enjoying yourself yet?” Murray Hoover seemed to relish the sensation of tormenting Leo.
On the ground, Leo’s face showed no fear, and he scoffed, “Murray Hoover, your old bones are too weak. You should go home and have some supplements.”
Leo’s words completely infuriated Murray Hoover. He mobilized his internal force madly and struck Leo with a palm from a distance.
With a resounding boom, resembling a sonic boom, Leo couldn’t hold back any longer, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
During the change of clothes after taking wedding photos, Leo forgot to wear the Purple Thunder Spirit Crocodile armor. If he had, the situation wouldn’t have been so dire.
Simultaneously, the talismans were in the jacket in the hotel room.
Leo initially thought he only had to deal with ordinary people, never expecting Murray Hoover to show up.
Seeing that even after Murray Hoover’s attacks, Leo didn’t die, Sebastian couldn’t help but speak, “Master Murray, there’s no need to be merciful to this ignorant son-in-law.”
Sebastian meant for Murray Hoover to quickly kill Leo.
Observing the fight, Mavis suddenly remembered something and said, “Sir, Master Murray, if we just kill him like this, it’s too easy on him.”
Sebastian looked at Mavis, “What do you mean?”
“Sir, last night when the young master was teaching Leo a lesson at the Maple Leaf Villa Hotel, I noticed that the young master seems to have a liking for this useless son-in-law’s wife, Langstel’s first beauty, Sophia.”
Hearing this, Leo inwardly cursed. What he feared most was about to happen. Now, he could only hope that Eden and Joanna could take Sophia to a safe place, making it difficult for the Bernard family to find her.
Mavis continued, “If we can let the young master humiliate Sophia in front of this useless son-in-law, it will be more painful for him than killing him. That kind of punishment is profound and meaningful.”
After hearing Mavis’s suggestion, Sebastian agreed, nodding and looking at Murray Hoover, “Master Murray, what do you think?”
Murray Hoover was no longer interested in Leo at this point, waving his hand, “You handle it yourselves. In the end, as long as this Leo disappears from the world, it’s fine.”
With Murray Hoover’s approval, Sebastian ordered his men to bind Leo. Leo, heavily injured from Murray Hoover’s strike, tried to resist but couldn’t muster the strength.
After binding Leo, they lifted him from the ground and dragged him in front of Sebastian.
Sebastian looked at Leo, a cruel smile on his face, “Kid, by now you should realize how miserable the fate is for those who offend my family, the Bernard family.”
Leo spat at him defiantly, “Old trash, don’t get too proud. Believe me, you’ll be begging before me soon!”
“Facing death, you still dare to talk nonsense. Wait until I grab your wife Sophia, then you’ll know the taste of living hell!” Sebastian enjoyed the feeling of toying with people.
Sophia was Leo’s weak spot, and Sebastian’s words filled Leo’s eyes with a bloodthirsty gleam. “Old dog, if you dare touch my wife, I’ll wipe out the Bernard family!”
Sebastian laughed fearlessly, “Is that so? Unfortunately, I’m afraid you won’t have that chance in your next life. Take him to the dungeon!”
Several subordinates carried Leo away from the living room. Leo was thrown into a dungeon specially designed for imprisoning people. To prevent Leo from escaping, they chained his hands and feet.
As they left, a few burly men took turns punching and kicking Leo to vent their frustration.
In the dark dungeon, devoid of any light, the silence was eerie. Not only that, but a stench of blood and decay lingered in the air, making the stomach churn. There was no doubt that people had died here before.
Leo, now calm, began to worry about Sophia’s safety. However, all he could do was pray that Eden and Joanna could hide Sophia well. If the Bernard family found her, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The current situation was beyond Leo’s control. Originally, he planned to teach the Bernard family a lesson and leave Maple Coast, but he never expected Murray Hoover to appear.
Now Leo could only focus on recovering from his injuries and cultivating.
In a dilapidated Fishbone Temple on the northwest edge of Maple Coast.
It was around 1 a. m., and Sophia and Eden, hiding in the temple, still hadn’t received Leo’s call. Additionally, Leo’s phone couldn’t be reached.
“Miss Henley, don’t worry too much. Mr. Bloomer is lucky; nothing will happen to him,” Eden said, trying to comfort Sophia. In truth, he had no idea, but he had to reassure her.
Sophia stood motionless at the temple gate, staring into the distance, her expression dim and poignant.
“Leo shouldn’t have been silent for such a long time,” Sophia seemed to be speaking to Eden and herself at the same time.
Ever since Leo left the hotel in Mavis’s car, Sophia had a bad feeling, a feeling she had never experienced before.
Suddenly, Sophia turned around, tears in her eyes, and looked at Eden. “Mr. Boss, Leo will be fine, right?”
“Of course, Mr. Bloomer is so capable; he can safely leave the Bernard family,” Eden could only say that.
Sophia knew Eden was trying to comfort her. She was a strong woman and understood that waiting was futile. She needed to take the initiative and do something.
Being unfamiliar with Maple Coast, she could only turn to Langstel for help. But whom to ask, and who had the capability?
Suddenly, a name popped into Sophia’s mind-Bob!
Yes, it was Bob!
According to Leo, Bob was a big shot in Langstel’s gray area, with considerable strength and influence. He was the only one capable of helping Leo.
She took out her phone and opened the contacts. Fortunately, after the kidnapping incident, Leo had saved Bob’s number in Sophia’s phone, instructing her to call Bob first if she couldn’t contact him during danger.