Seeing her grandfather’s condition, Rihana’s eyes widened slightly. She tried to calm Frender with a few gentle words, then stared sharply at Leon."Grandpa, stay calm. I’ll take care of this right away," she said softly, every word full of emphasis.Rihana then planted her feet firmly on the floor. At the same time, Frender could feel a powerful surge of internal energy radiating from his granddaughter, making him feel worried instantly.Before he could stop her, Rihana had already moved forward at incredible speed toward Leon. He knew his granddaughter was a martial artist, and he wasn’t worried about her at all. What concerned him now was what would happen to Leon after receiving her attack. He’d lost count of how many people had been defeated by her."Rihana, no!" he shouted.BOOM!As Frender’s voice cut through the air, a burst of energy spread in all directions. Rihana’s leg—swinging toward Leon’s jaw—froze mid-air."Huh? How is this possible?" Rihana murmured, her eyes wide wit

[Celestial Jade Body is an ability that makes your body as hard as steel. No weapon in the world can harm your physical body, except for someone with the same ability.][Claim/Decline]Gerald tried to understand the explanation displayed by the system. He was intrigued, so without hesitation, he claimed the ability. In an instant, a bluish aura enveloped his body, and after the bluish aura disappeared, Gerald felt his body much lighter and fitter than before....The next day, Gerald went to school with Lucy again. As usual, the attention of the students was focused on Gerald, but this time it wasn't because of his sports bike, but because rumors about Axel and Emma moving out of school because of him had spread.As Gerald entered his classroom, Austin and the gang greeted him expressively."Hey yo bro," Arland exclaimed, slapping Gerald on his solid shoulder."Dude, have you heard the rumors?" Devin continued. "You're trending again today."Gerald looked at Devin with a blank stare.

Fed up with the situation, Leon decided to put an end to the tension once and for all. Initially, he’d only commented on the statue to himself, never intending for anyone else to hear. Unfortunately, Rihana’s sudden appearance had turned a small matter into a big problem, and he hated when things got complicated like this.As Rihana charged toward him at high speed, he channeled a small amount of his energy. He casually pushed his palm forward, sending a surge of energy that struck Rihana’s body and sent her flying backward."Huh?" Frander gasped, his eyes wide with shock. The moment he felt the energy surge, he started trembling all over."What did I just see? Did he just manipulate qi? What is actually going on here?" he thought to himself.A wave of dread washed over his entire body, freezing him in place."Dammit. Who exactly is this man?" Rihana wondered to herself, clutching her slightly aching chest. Her gaze was still sharp, but her confidence had been shaken by Leon’s unexpec

For a moment, Leon said nothing—making Frander’s heart beat faster and faster. His lips were pressed tight, his eyes fixed anxiously on Leon’s back.Then Leon turned around. His jaw was firm, and his presence radiated in all directions. In his mind, he thought that perhaps the auction might have something interesting to offer."Alright then. Show me the way," Leon replied.Hearing this answer, Frander’s eyes immediately widened—his expression was like someone who’d just found a priceless treasure.How could he not be thrilled? For a branch family like theirs, gaining support from a master like Leon was like finding water in the middle of a desert. If he could build a relationship with Leon, just as Jonathan had done, he could finally prove his worth to the main family in the capital.Jonathan was equally happy. As Leon started walking—with Frander leading the way—he walked beside Leon with a wide, deeply respectful smile. He thought to himself, This is my chance to show my sincerity t

"Um... um... I-I...." Leon stammered, still not knowing what to say. After a quick moment of thinking, he quickly held up the plastic bags and said, "I didn’t mean to look. I was just passing by to put these groceries in the kitchen. I’m sorry."After that, he hurried away as fast as he could.Watching Leon leave, Bella stood still for a moment. She’d just realized she was now living under the same roof as a man. Was my reaction too much? No, I should have reacted like that. Did he... did he see me changing?The thought made her cheeks slowly turn red. Her mind raced, making her feel even more flustered."No. No, Bella. He must have just been walking by. He was just passing through. Don’t overthink it," she muttered, trying to push away her negative thoughts.In the kitchen, Leon paced back and forth, staring at the plastic bags he’d set on the counter and hadn’t touched since. He tried to calm himself down and push the words he’d just blurted out to Bella out of his mind."Leon?"Sud