“Kobi, these four are my friends who came here today to discuss matters with the clan leader. Don’t be too rude!”
“Smack!”
Larry’s words had just finished when Kobi slapped him in the face.
Larry covered his cheek and was momentarily stunned before shouting and throwing a punch at Kobi’s face.
For someone like Kobi, who was used to street fights, dodging Larry’s punch was easy. He then kicked Larry over onto the ground.
Seeing Larry lying on the ground like a flipped turtle, Kobi’s henchmen burst into laughter.
One of Kobi’s laughing henchmen inadvertently looked at Leo’s face and exclaimed as if he had discovered a new continent, “Bro, this guy… if I’m not mistaken, he should be the worthless son-in-law of the Henley family, a second-rate clan from Langstel. I remember seeing his picture in the Urban Entertainment News!”
Kobi’s gaze fell on Leo’s face again, “I thought this guy looked familiar. Turns out he’s the famous son-in-law. Tsk tsk… a freeloader. What are you doing here in Golden Blade Village instead of enjoying the good life at your mother-in-law’s place?”
Larry painfully got up from the ground, stood in front of Leo, and glared at Kobi, “Kobi, watch your mouth. He’s my friend!”
“Friend? Haha…” Kobi burst into laughter, “Mr. Longman, befriending a freeloading son-in-law like him, the twisted taste of you rich people is truly beyond comprehension.”
Due to his upbringing and environment, Kobi’s resentment towards the wealthy had developed into a pathological state. Although he didn’t have any deep grudges or grievances against Larry, seeing him wearing designer clothes and driving luxury cars always made Kobi extremely displeased.
Today, coincidentally encountering Larry bringing outsiders to see the clan leader, Kobi decided to take advantage of this opportunity to vent his frustrations.
“Brothers, it’s time for a workout. Let’s entertain Mr. Longman and his freeloader friend,” Kobi enjoyed referring to beating someone as a workout.
Kobi’s lackeys immediately surrounded Larry and Leo, cracking their knuckles and grinning wickedly.
Leo spoke up, “Bevis, Chasel, since they want a workout, why don’t you teach them a lesson?”
“Go for it, beat them to death!” Kobi had never seen such an arrogant son-in-law.
In the next moment, the sound of punches and kicks hitting flesh resounded like drumbeats, followed by a series of screams and howls.
Kobi’s eyes widened gradually, his initially carefree and arrogant expression turning into shock and disbelief.
When his last henchman fell to the ground, Kobi didn’t hesitate and turned to run.
However, after taking a few steps, he felt a blur in front of his eyes, followed by a sharp pain in his abdomen as his body was sent flying and crashed heavily onto the ground.
Kobi tried to struggle and get up, but the next second, he couldn’t move anymore because there was a foot on his chest.
Then, Kobi felt a terrifying force pressing on his chest, causing excruciating pain and making it difficult for him to breathe.
“Larry, he slapped you earlier, so it’s only fair that you return ten slaps to him,” Leo turned his head to Larry and said.
Larry agreed and ran over to Kobi, crouched down, and delivered a series of satisfying slaps to Kobi’s face.
After ten slaps, Kobi’s face had turned swollen.
“Larry, you deadbeat freeloading waste of space. Dare to touch me in Golden Blade Village, you’re all dead. I will make you pay a heavy price for what you’ve done today!” Kobi’s threats fell, and the gate of the courtyard opened once again. Clan leader Antonio walked out, his face stern.
“Uncle Antonio, Larry brought people to attack me. You have to take my side…” After seeing Antonio walk out, Kobi immediately changed his tune.
Leo released his right foot from Kobi’s chest, and Kobi crawled and rolled towards Antonio. He grabbed Antonio’s thigh and pleaded, “Uncle Antonio, these outsiders dared to attack me right outside your house. They completely disregard you. Quickly gather our clan members to teach them a lesson!”
Antonio, fully aware of what had just happened, displayed a disgusted expression on his face. He withdrew his leg, then kicked Kobi, sending him tumbling, and snapped, “Get lost!”
“Uncle Antonio, you… you won’t help me? As the clan leader, you turn a blind eye to your own people being bullied…”
“If you don’t leave right now, you’ll face the clan’s punishment!” Antonio’s voice was filled with authority.
Hearing the words “clan’s punishment,” a trace of fear flashed in Kobi’s eyes. He got up from the ground, cast a resentful gaze at Leo, and left with his injured subordinates.
“Inside!” Antonio turned around and uttered one word.
Following Antonio into the courtyard, Leo calmly observed his surroundings and formulated an idea.
Once inside the main hall, Antonio took his seat in the main position and, maintaining his economy of words, said three words to Leo and his companions, “Take a seat.”
After sitting down, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
“Mr. Stone, we apologize for coming uninvited today and causing you trouble,” Leo broke the silence.
Antonio, with a calm and weathered face, straightforwardly said, “If you’ve come for the land acquisition of Golden Blade Village, there’s nothing to discuss. Leave now!”
“Mr. Stone, although your appearance seems to resemble an aging old man, your actual age should be in your fifties, right?” Leo didn’t mention anything about land acquisition but suddenly brought up this topic.
Antonio’s cold and stern expression suddenly changed, and his gaze involuntarily turned towards Larry.
Larry quickly shook his head and said, “Uncle Antonio, I didn’t say anything.”
Leo suddenly added, “Mr. Stone, the geomancy of your residence is quite good.”
Upon hearing the word “geomancy,” a different light flickered in Antonio’s eyes. “You understand geomancy?” he asked.
“I know a little,” Leo smiled.
“Oh, then tell me, what is good about the geomancy of my residence?” Antonio’s face finally revealed an expression of interest.
“Energy disperses with the wind, and water forms a boundary. The ancients practiced it to avoid dispersion and gather, hence it is called geomancy. The principle of geomancy is to gather and store energy, which is the fundamental factor in determining the good or bad fortune of a residence.”
“The walls of your residence are three units taller than other houses, and there are clear water stones in the courtyard, symbolizing the gathering of wind.”
“Geomancy also emphasizes the aura, which can bring wealth and auspiciousness. It is called ‘auspicious aura’ when it flows in an S-shaped curve.”
“The unfavorable aura that brings ruin and damage is called ‘evil aura’ when it flows in a straight line.”