Hearing that, Madam Yosie immediately mocked Thom without holding back in the slightest. Her face flushed as if her pride had been disturbed. “How arrogant you are, Thom!” she snapped sharply. “As if this house were a royal palace! This house is nothing!”Her words sounded dismissive, yet deep in her heart, Madam Yosie knew she was lying to herself. The house was clearly extraordinary. The building was grand, the design elegant, the front yard spacious with a neatly arranged garden, and it was located in an elite residential complex. The interior was classy, every corner radiating undeniable luxury.That was precisely why she had been so eager to hold a housewarming party.She had already imagined distant relatives arriving, their eyes widening in awe. She had imagined the subtle whispers of envy behind her back. She wanted to stand in the middle of that living room with a faint smile, enjoying the flood of praise that would come. Her social status would rise. Her name would be talke

Yon and Yun watched as the door of the house slowly opened. Thom stepped out casually. Both hands were in his trouser pockets, his steps calm, as if he truly only wanted to enjoy the night air.Yun narrowed his eyes. “What is he doing outside?” he whispered.Yon snorted softly. “Maybe just getting some fresh air. It’s fine, our job is done. We already know where his new house is. Let’s just report to Boss Harmos.”Yun nodded. The information was enough. There was no need to take the risk of staying longer in an elite neighborhood like this.They began to turn around, preparing to leave the shadow of the old acacia tree.But their steps suddenly stopped.Their bodies stiffened.Because in front of them—Thom was already standing there.His position was exactly the same as they had seen on the terrace just seconds ago. Both hands still in his pockets. His face calm. His gaze flat.The distance from the terrace to this acacia tree was quite far. It was impossible for him to move that fa

Thom did not say anything else. He simply turned around and walked back toward his house with relaxed steps, as if what had just happened were nothing more than a minor disturbance before sleep. His hands slipped back into his trouser pockets. His back was straight. There was not the slightest sign that he had just lifted two grown men like rag dolls.Yun remained standing there for a few seconds. Then the pain in his ankle flared again.“Ahh—!” He grimaced, then began limping toward the main gate. Every step made him curl in pain, but the fear was far greater than the ache.“Yon! Wait for me, idiot!” he shouted hoarsely while enduring the pain.He did not dare look back.In his mind there was only one thought—Thom was no ordinary human.***Two hours later.On the outskirts of the city stood a martial arts academy that looked old and grim. The building was dark, with only dim lights glowing inside the main hall. On the wall hung the emblem of a black dragon with a sharp gaze.That wa

A few minutes later, Rachel’s footsteps were heard approaching the kitchen. She appeared at the doorway carrying Shenina, who had just woken up and was still half-conscious. The child’s hair was slightly messy, her innocent and calm face resting on her mother’s shoulder. Rachel immediately took in the scene before her. Thom was sitting at the dining table with a cup of green tea in his hand, while Jasmine sat not far from him.Rachel’s smile remained in place, though a faint glint flashed in her eyes. “I should be the one preparing green tea for my husband, Jasmine,” she said. “There’s no need for you to trouble yourself.” She stepped closer, as if about to take over the position.Jasmine turned her head slowly, remaining calm. “It’s no trouble.”Rachel did not respond. She focused on Thom.“Husband,” she said softly, her tone turning coy, “would you like me to make breakfast for you?”Thom lifted his gaze slowly. “No need,” he replied flatly. “Aren’t you going to the office? Why ar

The sound of clapping suddenly echoed from the side of the main building. Slow. Steady. CLAP! CLAP! It reverberated across the training field that was still filled with fallen students. All eyes turned.From the central corridor shaded by tall pillars, an old man stepped out calmly. His long black robe moved lightly in the wind. His beard was neatly white, his eyes sharp yet smiling.Behind him stood Harmos—his face stiff, his gaze burning when he saw Thom still standing upright in the middle of the field.The clapping stopped when the old man stood two steps in front of Thom. He smiled.“Welcome to Lupo Academy, Thom Haye.” His voice was deep and authoritative. “I am Master Noir, the Grandmaster of this academy… and the one who invited you.”Thom looked at him calmly. There was no intimidation in his expression, nor any excessive defiance. He merely inclined his body slightly—a customary gesture of respect in the martial arts world.Master Noir observed the movement and smiled