chapter 087 Old Friends

"The eyes spoke.

After saying this volumes. Having made his point, Wolfman took the initiative to pick upraise his glass and drank it.

""empty its contents. "And then what happened?""?" Eric continuedprobed, eager to inquire.

""Then hear more of the tale. Wolfman paused, gathering his thoughts before he spoke. "I escaped to Europe and joinedfound myself in the ranks of a mercenary organization. However,But some of the tasks in the organization ... they were too inhumane, involving . They involved the massacre of innocent civilians, even babiesinfants. I didn't lastcouldn't stomach it for long before Iand decided to quit. Eventually, I coincidentally got involved infound myself entangled in the world of underground fighting,"" Wolfman said.

Pausing for a moment, Wolfman continued, ""."He paused again, his gaze distant as he recalled his past. "I fought in those underground fightsrings for afour solid four years. Those four years greatly improvedhoned my skills but also hardened my heart. I made me heartless. I had countless enemies during those four years,that time, but not a single friend.""

""."Eric's brows furrowed in confusion. "Then how did you end up under my grandfather's command?"" Eric appeared puzzled.

""?"Wolfman sighed, the memories weighing heavily on him. "I grew tired of the underground fighting and wanted to quit, but getting into this line of work isout. But it's a world that's easy while getting out isto enter and hard to leave. I already had a considerablebuilt quite a reputation within the circle, so of coursenaturally, the boss didn't wantwas reluctant to let me go,"" Wolfman explained.

Pausing for a moment, Wolfman continued, ""."He paused again, his gaze distant as he recalled his past. "After several attempts at persuasion, the boss finally agreed to let me quit, but he wanted me to finish one last fight. Turns out thatThat match wasturned out to be a trap. The boss wanted to eliminate me. He drugged my water before the match, causing me to lose all my strength once I stepped into the ring. He wanted my opponent to kill me and rise to fame using my name!""

""What?"" Eric was shocked. This boss was such a scumbag.

!"Eric's eyes widened in shock. The boss's actions were despicable.Undeterred, Wolfman continued, "" his tale. "During the match, with my loss of strength gone, all I could do was be beaten and brutally injured.take the brutal beating. SeanBoss Williams happened to be present, and he saw through the plot. He spent two million dollars to save my life, gave me a new identity, and brought me back to the country to work as a bodyguard.""

"".""I see.""

After hearing ," Eric murmured, his mind reeling from the tale. Wolfman's experiences, Eric felt a dreamlike sensation.

surreal to him. He couldn't help buthad to admit that, Wolfman's journey was truly legendary.

If Ericthe stuff of legends. If he thought his own childhood was tough, comparing it paled in comparison to Wolfman's, it suddenly seemed insignificant.

. Moreover, the fact that Wolfman was willing to share his story with him, which indicated that he no longer regardedsaw Eric as an outsider.

"""Wolfman, from today onwards, you have a friend, and that's me!""!" Eric lifteddeclared, lifting his glass, his face with a serious.

""Master, this..."" Wolfman still seemed hesitant.

"" expression.Wolfman hesitated, unsure of how to respond. "Stop thinking about it, come on! Cheers! After finishing this drink, don't call me sirmaster anymore, call me Eric!""

After finishing his words,!" Eric insisted, swiftly downed thedowning his drink in his glass.

""Alright, I'll drink this one!"".With a nod, Wolfman no longer hesitated and finally raised his glass, then he looked up and drank the alcohol.

""Haha!""

After setting down their and drained its contents. Their glasses, Eric clinked together, and Wolfmanboth men exchanged smiles.

The fact that Wolfman was willing to share this drink with him provedwas proof enough that he already considered Eric a friend.

Just thenSuddenly, a scream was heard from nearby.

pierced the air. Eric turned his head and saw that not far away,to see a group of over ten burly men dressed in black t-shirts were surrounding a young man and ana small, innocent-looking little girl.

"""Isn't that... Ryan?""

""And herRyan?" Eric muttered, recognizing his old friend from middle school. "And his sister too?""

Eric recognized the young man who was surrounded. He was a friend from his middle school! Even though they hadn't seen each other in years, Eric still recognized him at a glance.

Eric didn't expect to ?"Eric hadn't expected to run into his middle school friend Ryan here.

"" "Wolfman, let's go take a look.""

After saying that, Eric walked straight over.

""," he suggested, striding towards the commotion."Daring to meddle in my business? I think you've got a death wish!""!" A tattooed man with flowered arms pointed hissneered, pointing a finger arrogantly at Ryan's nose.

The dozen or so burly men in black sleeveless shirts surrounding Ryan also stood proudly, looking arrogant.

""arrogantly, their expressions smug."No matter what, we're all colleagues. Don't even think of making a move on my sister,""," Ryan said withretorted, forcing a forced smile.

The tattooed man walked up toslapped Ryan, slapping his across the face with his hand, and haughtily said while looking up, "", his arrogance palpable. "What are you even worth?""

The sound of slapping echoed?" he taunted, his laughter echoing as the tattooed man continuously smacked Ryan's face.

The tattooed manhe continued to boast arrogantly with his head held high, ""strike Ryan, let me tell you, ."I'll have your sister today! Not even Jesus can save her!""

""You! How dare you!""

Ryan, who was still smiling a moment ago, immediately!" he boasted, his head held high.Ryan's smile vanished, replaced by a look of fury. He grabbed an empty bottle from the table, smashing it with a loud bang and pointing the sharp end at the tattooed man.

The tattooed man's expression darkened, "". "Ryan, do you know how severe the consequences will be if you dare lay a hand on me?""

""?""I don't care how severe the consequences are!""!" Ryan grittedretorted, his teeth and said loudly.

""gritted."I think you're just asking for a beating. Guys, get him and beat him senseless!""!" the tattooed man yelled with ordered, his eyes wide eyes.

""with rage."Stop!""

Just as!" A commanding voice rang out, halting the dozen burly men in black were about to charge, a scolding voice came from behind them.

their tracks.Everyone turned their heads and sawto see Eric.

"" standing there, his expression stern. "Eric!""

Ryan also recognized Eric.!" Ryan's surprise was evident. He appeared very surprised. He neverhadn't expected to see his old friend from years ago here.

""You bastard, whohere.The tattooed man sneered at Eric. "Who do you think you are, making a scene here?"" the tattooed man turned his head and looked at Eric.

When the tattooed man saw how plain Eric?"Eric's gaze was dressed,calm as he immediately showed a look of disdain in his eyes.

""replied, "Ryan is my friend. No matter who you are, get lost immediately!"" Eric said calmly.

""You want me to get lost? This asshole actually wants me to get lost? Hahaha!"" the!"The tattooed man burst into laughter.

The dozen, his men behind him also laughed.

At this moment, the tattooed man walkedjoining in. He sauntered up to Eric, arrogantly raising his head and saying with a domineering aura, ""held high. "You bastard, do you know who I am? Daring to speak to me like this, you really must be suicidal!""

After saying that, the tattooed man reached out his hand and!"With that, he slapped Eric's Eric across the face several times. The, the sound of the slaps echoed.

Narrowingechoing through the room. Eric's eyes narrowed, his eyes, Eric said coldly, ""voice icy as he warned, "Well, let me tell you, anyone who dares to slap me doesn't live to regret it! I guarantee you, you won't survive!""

""Hahaha, well, let's see who won't survive!"" the!"The tattooed man laughed heartily.

Immediately, the tattooed man's "Let's see who won't survive!" His expression turned ferocious, ""vicious. "Guys, disable this troublemaker first! Then we'll deal with Ryan!""

""Yes!"" Over a dozen!"As the men immediately surrounded them.

Upon seeing thisclosed in, Ryan quickly rushed forward, standingpositioning himself in front of Eric, and then turned to Eric and said, "". "Eric, you should leave! This is my business, and you can't handle them!""!" he urged.

Eric'sThe sudden appearance, coming arrival of Eric, stepping in to his defense, naturally madedefend him, filled Ryan gratefulwith a profound sense of gratitude and touched. Butemotion. However, the last thing Ryan didn't wantwanted was to dragensnare Eric into trouble becausein his own web of himself.

""troubles."Eric, you shouldneed to leave quickly!"" immediately!" The plea came from Ryan's sister, Hazel, also spoke anxiously.

""her voice laced with palpable anxiety."Ryan, Hazel, don't worry.there's no need for concern. I'll handletake care of everything and protect youensure your safety today,"" Eric calmly said.

""," Eric assured them, his voice a steady rock amidst the chaos."Eric, this is not child's play. They areisn't a game. They're far too formidabledangerous for you to deal withhandle. You should leave!""need to get out of here!" Ryan urgently pleaded.

As far as Ryan knewimplored, his voice urgent.In Ryan's mind, Eric was still injust a college, and he didn't think a student could resolve, ill-equipped to handle such a big trouble!

""There's no need for you to argue because noneperilous situation."Save your breath. None of you can escapewill be leaving today due, thanks to your meddling! Guys, take care ofinterference! Men, deal with this nosy bastard for me!""meddlesome fool!" The tattooed man gave a direct order.

Afterman's command cut through the air like a knife.Upon receiving their orders, thea dozen or so men chargedlunged directly towardsat Eric.

"""Wolfman, take this guy down,"" Eric squinted and said.

""On," Eric commanded, his eyes narrowing."Consider it!"" done!" Wolfman responded, his neck cracking ominously as he twisted his head from side to side with a cracking sound.

.At thisthat moment, the first man to charge forward had already reached Eric.

Wolfman threw a punch Wolfman's fist shot out, landing a heavy blow directly, heavily hitting to the man's chest.

The man wasforce of the punch sent flyingthe man hurtling backward by the punch, crashing into the several men behind himof his comrades who were aboutpreparing to charge, knockingtoppling them all to the ground. As for theThe man who tookhad taken the punch, he spat out a mouthful of blood upon falling toas he hit the ground, clearly suffering considerablethe impact of Wolfman's punch having inflicted significant damage from Wolfman's punch.

""."This... This is too fierce!""brutal!" The tattooed manman's voice was taken aback.

tinged with shock.The remaining men were also scared by this punch and didn't dare to charge forward for a while.

""Guys, equally startled by the ferocity of the punch, hesitated, their courage faltering."Men, even if he can fight, he ishe's just one person!""man!" the tattooed man said loudly."bellowed, attempting to rally his troops.