Leo’s remarkable skills immediately drew gasps from the surrounding diners. Contrary to their expectations, Leo, who seemed somewhat delicate, had the upper hand, leaving those thugs writhing in pain on the ground.
Leo turned to Sophia with a smirk, “Darling, how about witnessing some magic?”
Curious, Sophia asked, “What kind of magic?”
“These four guys, they’ll strip off their clothes and jump into the river over there, all on their own. Do you believe it?” Leo’s face revealed a mischievous expression.
Sophia shook her head, “I don’t believe it. These guys aren’t fools.”
“Well, since you don’t believe it, how about a bet between us?” Leo grinned.
“Sure, what’s the bet?” Sophia inquired.
“If I win, you give me a kiss. If I lose, I’ll give you a kiss. Deal?” Leo proposed.
“Dream on!” Sophia playfully pouted, her face adorned with a smile.
Unable to bear it any longer, Big Gold Chain struggled to his feet, seized a chair, and swung it towards Leo.
Leo casually waved his hand, and the chair, as if influenced by some external force, flew off and broke into several pieces on the ground.
Leo then took out a silver needle box and extracted four silver needles. Once those men managed to stand up, Leo made another casual gesture.
Four points of silver light flashed, and suddenly the bodies of the four men, who were planning to use tables and chairs to attack Leo, began to tremble. They felt an inexplicable itchiness spreading all over their bodies.
This peculiar itching sensation covered every inch of their bodies, making them incessantly scratch themselves.
Unable to endure the itching, the man wearing the gold chain, while scratching himself, angrily exclaimed, “Damn, you used hidden weapons!”
Unfortunately for him, he soon couldn’t even curse Leo anymore. The itching quickly intensified, spreading rapidly throughout their bodies. They felt as if thousands of ants were crawling on their skin.
Just like that, as the strange itch intensified, their bodies began to heat up rapidly, as if an invisible flame was burning over them.
The four of them, amidst bizarre cries, scratched and clawed at their bodies with their fingernails, appearing as if they had suddenly gone mad.
Soon, the clothes on their bodies were torn to shreds from the incessant scratching, yet the peculiar itch persisted.
This scene left the surrounding diners stupefied. They couldn’t comprehend how these four individuals, who seemed perfectly fine moments ago, could suddenly transform into this state.
Sophia, witnessing the pitiful state of the four men, felt a pang of sympathy. She asked Leo in a low voice, “What did you do to them? Why are they like this?”
Leo replied, “These guys had pent-up hormones, and I just let them release it.”
Under the dual torture of itching and heat, the four men started to lose their minds. They continued to scratch themselves while Leo’s magic unfolded.
Soon, the four men’s clothes were shredded due to their frantic scratching, but it did nothing to alleviate their discomfort.
The onlookers, rather than sympathizing, found a twisted joy in the thugs’ misery.
Big Gold Chain was the ringleader of a nearby gang of troublemakers, accustomed to bullying and tyrannizing others. Today, he had a taste of his own medicine, and karma caught up with the villain.
Leo pointed towards the Dragon River, offering a friendly suggestion, “Guys, feeling a bit hot? The river is right there. Jump in, and you won’t feel the heat anymore.”
Without hesitation, Big Gold Chain and his crew sprinted towards the river, leaped over the railing, and splashed into the water.
Leo had no intention of taking their lives, just teaching them a lesson. So, he didn’t go too far. Once the four men jumped into the river, the icy water would relieve the peculiar itching and heat they were experiencing.
Soon, the itching and heat disappeared as the icy sensation took over, creating a stark contrast.
Although their bodies were back to normal, the four men hesitated to climb out since they were now without clothes.
Pointing at Leo, the man with the gold chain cursed, “You little punk, just you wait. One day, I’ll kill you!”
Leo, irritated by the curses, remembered how Violet had dealt with Big Mouth using chestnuts. He turned and gathered a dozen small stones from a nearby flower bed, then aimed at that man’s head.
Even without infused spiritual power, Leo’s throw was powerful. After a few stones hit, the man with the gold chain could only cover his head and howl.
Leo challenged him, “Keep cursing if you have the guts.”
Seeing the welts on Big Gold Chain’s head, he quickly begged for mercy, “Sir, I won’t dare anymore. Spare me, please.”
Leo tossed the remaining stones into the river and returned to his table. The vendor had already prepared all the barbecue Leo had ordered.
As the night grew darker and cooler, Sophia suggested, “How about taking these back with us?”
“Sure.” Leo nodded, had the vendor pack the food, paid, and then headed to the parking lot with Sophia.
Inside the car, Leo didn’t immediately start the engine. Instead, he looked at Sophia with a mischievous smile, “Sophia, you saw it just now. Those four guys jumped into the river on their own. So, I won. It’s time to fulfill your bet.”
“What bet? I don’t remember making any bet with you,” Sophia pretended with a strange expression, playing dumb.
“A gentleman’s word is his bond. Reneging on a deal is not good,” Leo lectured.
Smirking, Sophia said, “Who told you I’m a gentleman?”
It seemed Leo’s chances of getting a kiss from Sophia were slim. He had no choice but to start the car.
As the car started, Leo felt a warm sensation on his cheek and a charming fragrance in the air. However, the warmth vanished, and the fragrance dissipated quickly.
Turns out, when Leo wasn’t paying attention, Sophia had stolen a quick kiss.
Leo, still wanting more, teased, “Sophia, that was too fast! I wasn’t ready at all. This one doesn’t count; let’s try again.”
Leaning in for another attempt, Leo was met not with Sophia’s kiss but a string of small skewers.
The next morning, shortly after Leo arrived at the clinic, Katayama appeared and drove him to the Heaven Martial Arts Training Club.
“Why did your leader summon me? Is it to seek justice for his son, Henry?” Leo asked nonchalantly during the car ride.
Katayama drove while honestly explaining, “The leader knows about the conflicts between us and finds you interesting. He wants to meet you. Also, he probably wants you to treat his illness. His legs are acting up again, causing pain when he walks. As for Henry, I’ve explained it to him. Although the leader is protective, he is reasonable. Henry brought this upon himself!”
After about an hour, the car entered the Black Warrior Mountain Villa located in the western suburbs of Langstel.
After parking the car, Katayama took Leo to the residence of the head of the Heaven Martial Arts Training Club, Thoki Torajiro.
The villa had excellent landscaping, and soon the two entered an artificial bamboo forest. Looking around, everything was lush green, with the distinctive fragrance of bamboo in the air.
After a few more minutes, Leo saw five or six people, one of whom sat in a wheelchair, wearing traditional Chinese clothing. He was in his sixties, with a dignified appearance.
This person should be Thoki Torajiro, the head of the Heaven Martial Arts Training Club.
Before coming, Leo had gathered some basic information about Thoki from Katayama. Thoki was the number one martial artist in Langstel, possessing solid internal martial arts skills. Besides the Langstel Heaven Martial Arts Training Club, he had many branches nationwide, with thousands of disciples.
At the moment, Thoki was watching a young girl practicing martial arts with great interest.
The girl, in her twenties and slightly plump, demonstrated the techniques with precision and vigor.
As the martial arts routine came to an end, the girl delivered a powerful punch that directly struck a bamboo tree with the thickness of a bowl. With a crisp sound, the bamboo shattered at the impact point, and the entire tree fell backward. Bamboo leaves scattered in the air.
Thoki and the others nodded approvingly, showing admiration for the girl’s performance.
“Master, how was my Bounce Fist?” The girl ran over to Thoki, her face full of anticipation.
Leo, approaching, couldn’t help but sigh softly.
Although the sigh was faint, both Thoki and the girl heard it.
Especially the girl, her gaze sharp as she turned to Leo. Her lovely smile turned cold, “Hey, who are you? Why are you sighing? Do you even understand my Bounce Fist!?”
Leo looked at the girl and said in a solemn tone, “Your so-called Bounce Fist has a problem. In a short time, your legs will be like Master Thoki ‘s-first in pain, then losing sensation.”
Leo’s words immediately angered the girl, “How dare you curse me! Take this!”
The girl shouted, moved quickly, and rushed toward Leo like lightning. Then, she threw a punch directly at his face.
“Orchid, don’t harm anyone!” Thoki, sitting in the wheelchair, shouted.
Katayama also hurriedly exclaimed, “Dr. Bloomer was invited by Master!”
Upon hearing Thoki and Katayama’s shouts, Orchid secretly reduced some force, but her fist still aimed for Leo’s face.
Orchid, with a fiery temper, didn’t care if Leo was a guest. If he dared to speak ill of her, she had to teach him a lesson.