“What do you think?” Billy replied calmly.
“Mr Billy!” Laura Hart took a deep breath and looked at Billy.
“I’ve heard about this matter too. The academy has already reached a conclusion. Todd might be having a hard time accepting the loss of his loved one, so his behavior has been somewhat extreme…”
“Laura, I respect you as a member of the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce, but please be responsible for your words!” Todd interrupted her.
“Mr Billy, can you give me some face and let this matter go?” Laura Hart glanced at the elder but did not respond to him.
“Does Laura mean to let him kill Todd in public?” Billy chuckled.
Lance Wooler, standing not far behind him, opened his mouth as if to say something but then decided against it.
“Mr Billy, you might not be very familiar with Canyon View Institute,” Laura Hart frowned slightly.
“If it’s convenient for Mr Billy, please come inside, and I’ll explain in detail…”
“Thank you for your kindness, Laura.” Billy smiled again. “Since I’ve already intervened in this matter, I’ll see it through to the end.”
“Mr Billy…” Laura Hart frowned again.
“Laura!” Raul Duffy waved his hand to interrupt her.
Then he turned to Billy. “Since you like meddling so much, I’ll give you a chance!”
“Go on,” Billy responded.
“We’re all martial artists here, so let’s settle this with martial arts!” Raul Duffy continued.
“If I’m not mistaken, you should be at the eighth-rank Holy Realm and capable of challenging higher ranks, right?”
“And then?” Billy asked.
“I have two junior brothers who are at the ninth-rank Holy Realm. You can choose one for a fair fight.” Raul Duffy proposed.
“If you win, this matter will be over, and I won’t pursue Todd’s false accusations against me.”
“But if you lose, apologize to me, and then leave with your people. Stop meddling.”
“How about it?”
Hearing this, Casey and Azure Dragon’s lips twitched slightly, feeling a bit sorry for the other side.
Such ignorance and fearlessness!
Letting the Boss challenge a ninth-rank Holy Realm? Are they out of their minds?!
“Haha, sure!” Billy laughed.
“Hmph! You don’t know your limits!” The blue-robed man on the other side snorted coldly.
“You don’t need to choose; I’m a ninth-rank Holy Realm. I’ll fight you!”
“Idiot!” Azure Dragon and the others couldn’t help but mutter.
“Too weak, not interested!” Billy didn’t even look at him and turned to Raul Duffy. “Since you want a duel, let’s make it between you and me!”
Cough… Before Billy finished speaking, a series of coughs erupted around them.
“He dares to challenge Mr Duffy directly?”
“Such ignorance! Does he know what Canyon View Four Talents are?”
“So arrogant, he’s asking for trouble!”
The crowd buzzed with chatter.
Not only the onlookers but even Casey and the others were taken aback.
Boss, can’t we keep a low profile?
Do we have to challenge such high difficulty?
“Kid, are you out of your mind? How dare you…” The blue-robed man stared at Billy in disbelief.
“Watch your mouth!” Casey interrupted him with a stern voice while flipping his wrist, sending a blade light towards him.
“You court death!” The blue-robed man roared, sending a palm wind to counter.
Their attacks clashed and both took three or four steps back.
“If you can’t control your mouth, don’t speak anymore!” Billy said coldly to the blue-robed man.
“You…” The blue-robed man frowned.
“Frank Wilder!” Raul Duffy scolded again.
“This young man, Raul Duffy’s cultivation is very high, you…” Todd approached Billy and spoke.
“No worries!” Billy smiled and interrupted him.
“Mr Billy, although you’re a friend of the Chamber of Commerce,” Laura Hart took a deep breath and spoke.
“If you decide to fight Mr Duffy fairly and something happens to you, our Chamber of Commerce won’t intervene.”
“I hope Mr Billy understands this!”
Billy had shown her no respect earlier, and she already harbored resentment towards him. Now seeing Billy’s arrogance, she had no goodwill left for him.
She couldn’t understand why the people from Sky City Chamber of Commerce would associate with someone like him and even instructed her to treat him well. It was laughable!
“Don’t worry, even if I die by Mr Duffy’s hands today, it has nothing to do with Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce.” Billy smiled faintly.
“As you wish!” Laura Hart replied.
Her words were meant for both Billy and Raul Duffy, indicating her stance.
“Are you sure you want to challenge me?” Raul Duffy looked at Billy. “Do you know my cultivation level?”
“Second-rank Otherworldly Realm, not bad!” Billy replied.
“To be able to discern my cultivation level, you have some skill!” Raul Duffy squinted his eyes. “In that case, let’s move to another place!”
With that, he flew into the air towards a distant void.
“Mr Billy, be careful. He can probably challenge higher ranks!” Lance Wooler approached Billy and whispered.
“Thank you for the reminder, Elder Lance!” Billy nodded in response.
“Also, each of the Canyon View Four Talents is a key figure in the institute.” Lance Wooler continued.
“So their power is not just their own but also represents those behind them.”
“Understood!” Billy nodded again.
He understood Lance Wooler’s implied warning-that if something happened to Raul Duffy here, those backing him wouldn’t let it go easily. It was a reminder for Billy to be cautious.
“Billy Boy, be careful. If it doesn’t work out, don’t force it!” Opal looked at Billy and said.
She vaguely guessed that Billy’s high-profile challenge might not be just about seeking justice.
“Got it!” Billy nodded in response.
Soon, he flew into the air and stopped about two or three hundred meters from Raul Duffy.
“I need to clarify something first!” Raul Duffy looked at Billy. “Although it’s a duel, I can’t guarantee…”
“Don’t worry; we’ll fight fairly. Life or death by fate!” Billy interrupted him.
“Very well!” Raul Duffy squinted his eyes. “Let’s begin!”
In his mind, he had already sentenced Billy severely!
Since becoming one of Canyon View Institute’s Four Talents, this was the first time someone had publicly challenged him. If he didn’t teach Billy a lesson, how could he maintain his reputation in Canyon View City?
As he finished speaking, he formed an imprint with his hand and charged at Billy.
Billy didn’t waste any more words either. He activated his bloodline power and sent out a palm strike in return.