The two walked towards Watts Mansion while chatting.
After a short distance, Leo noticed a drastic change in Arthur’s expression.
Following Arthur’s gaze, Leo saw an Inferno Unicorn Lion on the street ahead.
On the back of the Inferno Unicorn Lion sat a young man in red armor.
The young man wore a smug expression, with a proud smile as he surveyed the cultivators on the street.
Surrounding the Inferno Unicorn Lion were four attendants in dark red outfits, each with a golden emblem on their chest.
Such an ostentatious display reminded Leo of George Collins.
“Arthur, who is that guy riding the Inferno Unicorn Lion?” Leo asked.
Arthur’s face turned grim. “He is Rudy Golden, the second young master of the Golden family.”
From Arthur’s reaction, Leo could tell that there was bad blood between him and Rudy Golden.
Soon, Rudy Golden spotted Arthur and urged the Inferno Unicorn Lion forward.
“Well, well, isn’t this Mr. Watts?” Rudy Golden’s face was full of mockery, his eyes lighting up like a child seeing a favorite toy.
“Mr. Golden, long time no see,” Arthur replied coolly.
“Indeed, long time no see. I heard you’ve been busy proposing marriage everywhere?” Rudy Golden asked with a laugh.
Arthur remained silent.
One of Rudy Golden’s attendants chimed in with a smirk, “That’s right, I heard you went to Clearwind Town to propose to Miss Isla Morgan from the Everlasting Trade Association.”
“Ha ha, I’ve heard about Miss Isla Morgan; she’s quite the beauty,” Rudy Golden laughed heartily.
Some onlookers who knew about Isla Morgan couldn’t help but laugh as well.
The attendant pretended not to know and asked, “Mr. Golden, just how beautiful is Miss Isla Morgan?”
“Very beautiful, very beautiful. Let me show everyone,” Rudy Golden said seriously as he took out a crystal ball from his storage sack and infused it with spiritual energy.
Instantly, an image of Isla Morgan appeared from the crystal ball.
Rudy Golden held the crystal ball high and said, “Everyone, look at how beautiful Miss Isla Morgan is-she has everything! She’s a perfect match for our Mr. Watts, ha ha ha…”
Many cultivators who had never seen Isla Morgan before couldn’t help but laugh at Rudy Golden’s description and Arthur’s dark expression.
“Scoundrel!” Arthur clenched his fists, glaring at Rudy Golden.
Leo, standing beside Arthur, frowned and asked, “Arthur, are you afraid of that guy?”
“Of course not!” Arthur replied angrily.
“Then what are you waiting for? If you can act, don’t just talk.”
As soon as Leo finished speaking, Arthur pointed his right index finger at Rudy Golden.
A flash of white light shot out, shattering the crystal ball in Rudy Golden’s hand with a loud “bang.”
Rudy Golden’s laughter froze on his face, turning into an ugly scowl.
The surrounding cultivators found Rudy Golden’s expression even more amusing.
“Mr. Watts, how bold of you to damage my property! Have you forgotten the lesson I taught you last time? Does your rear still hurt from being gored by my Inferno Unicorn Lion?” Rudy Golden taunted with a dark expression.
Arthur’s anger flared at Rudy Golden’s words.
Last time on the street, he had clashed with Rudy Golden. Although their cultivation levels were similar, Rudy Golden had the advantage with his Inferno Unicorn Lion. During the fight, Rudy Golden pretended to lose control of the lion, causing its horn to gore Arthur’s rear end. The injury had caused Arthur pain for several days.
Seeing Arthur remain silent, Rudy Golden continued to mock him, “Mr. Watts, it’s been a while; your rear should be healed by now.”
Rudy Golden then dismounted from the Inferno Unicorn Lion.
“Oh dear, my mount seems unruly again,” Rudy Golden said with a sinister smile as he patted the Inferno Unicorn Lion.
“Roar…!” The Inferno Unicorn Lion roared at Arthur on cue.
“Mr. Watts, I’ll give you a chance: apologize to me in front of all these fellow cultivators.”
“Otherwise, my lion might lose control again and gore your other cheek; that wouldn’t be good, ha ha…” Rudy Golden laughed as he spoke.
“Oh, or it might gore you in front; then you won’t be able to consummate your marriage with Miss Isla Morgan, ha ha…” Rudy Golden’s words drew more laughter from the crowd.
“Hmph, Rudy Golden, if you want to play, I’ll play with you!” Arthur snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with cold light.
“Oh ho, Mr. Watts has grown bold… Oh no, my lion is misbehaving again!” Rudy Golden said as he patted the Inferno Unicorn Lion.
Understanding its master’s intent, the Inferno Unicorn Lion roared and charged at Arthur.
As everyone watched intently, the lion suddenly sidestepped and appeared behind Arthur in a flash.
Lowering its head, the lion aimed its sharp horn at Arthur’s rear end.
Arthur remained motionless while Leo stood calmly beside him.
Seeing Arthur unmoved, Rudy Golden laughed gleefully, “Ha ha, Mr. Watts is scared stiff; his poor rear is doomed…”
But what happened next stopped Rudy Golden’s laughter abruptly.
Just as the lion’s horn was about to strike Arthur’s rear end, a powerful aura erupted from Arthur’s body.
In an instant, he spun around and grabbed the lion’s horn with his chubby hand.
The force of the impact caused Arthur to slide several meters across the stone pavement while holding onto the horn.
“Beast! You dare try that again? I’ll kill you today!” Arthur gripped the horn tightly, his eyes icy cold.
In the next moment, he flipped his left hand to reveal a dagger.
“Die!” Arthur shouted as he plunged the dagger into the lion’s neck.
With a squelch, the blade sank deep into the lion’s flesh. Blood spurted out like a fountain, splattering onto Arthur’s face and clothes.