chapter 088 Those Who Dare To Slap My Face Will Have a Bleak Ending

"AfterUpon hearing this, thesethe command, the men quickly pulled outhastily drew their batons, swungswinging them, and charged in the air before charging towards the formidable figure known as Wolfman.

The battle erupted instantly. Although there were in an instant. Despite the odds being heavily stacked in their favor, with over a dozen men on their side, the fight was completelyastonishingly one-sided.

Even when their batons hitconnected with Wolfman, he didn't react at all.remained unfazed. His four years-year tenure in the underground fighting scene had maderendered him highly resistant to such blows.

However, with just one punch,the tables turned drastically when Wolfman could make them spewretaliated. A single punch from him was enough to draw blood. from his opponents. How could they possibly continue fighting?

Onethe fight?A mere minute later.

All, all the men were lyingsprawled on the ground, groaning.

in pain. Wolfman glanced at themthe fallen figures, shook his head in disdain, and sneered, ""“A bunch of useless people.""

Because.”Due to the bar was crowded nature of the bar, Wolfman didn't wanthad restrained himself to causeavoid causing unnecessary trouble for Eric, so. Had he didn't go all out.

Otherwisenot, these men would have probably lostlikely met their livesend long ago.

After witnessing Witnessing this scene, both Ryan and Hazel couldn't help but gulp nervously. Their, their eyes were filledwide with shock.

Oh my god, this guy is too fierce! Taking This man was a force to be reckoned with, taking on more than ten people at once?

""This... this..."" theThe tattooed man's eyes widened in fear, his face pale with fear.

drained of color. For the tattooed manhim, aside from his own status and position, the most important thing that gave him the courage to be so arrogant wasstemmed from having more than ten comrades by his side.

But now, all those men had been defeated, and he had lost his leaving him without any support.

""“Wolfman, bring him to me,"",” Eric saidcommanded casually.

Wolfman nodded and walked straight towardadvanced towards the tattooed man.

""“Don't... don't come any closer!""!” the tattooed man pulled outwarned, brandishing a knife, pointing it at Wolfman.

Undeterred, Wolfman showed no fear and continued approaching.

""his approach.“I told you not to come any closer! Don't push me!""!” the tattooed man shouted angrily.

in desperation.But Wolfman kept walkingremained unfazed, and soon, he was already standing right in front of the tattooed man.

""“Die!""!” With no way out, the tattooed man swung the knife fiercely at Wolfman.

How quickBut Wolfman was Wolfman's reaction?quicker. He grabbedseized the wrist of the hand holdingwielding the knife and twisted it forcefully.

A piercing scream rang out, echoed through the bar, accompanied by a crispthe chilling sound of bones cracking.

The tattooed man's face twistedcontorted in pain, and the knife droppedclattered to the ground.

His wrist had been twisted a full one hundred and eighty degrees by Wolfman!

Wolfman carriedhoisted the tattooed man and brought him in front ofbefore Eric.

The tattooed man's face turned palewas ashen, whether from pain or fear, no one could tell.

Eric slapped the tattooed man's face hard and said coldly, ""“I said before, anyone who dares to slap me will have a bleak end! I keep my word!""

!”Then, Eric turned his headgaze to look at Wolfman.

""“Wolfman, break one of his legs as a lesson!""

""!”“No, no, no! If you dare break my leg, I guarantee it won't end well for you!""!” the tattooed man screamed in terror.

For the tattooed man, the only thing he could rely on now was to use his big brother's reputation to intimidate Eric.

""“Fine, then break both of his legs!""!” Eric smiled and said to Wolfman.

""retorted with a smile.“No problem!""

After nodding,!” Wolfman kickedagreed, and with a swift kick, he broke both of the tattooed man's legs with force.

With another.Another piercing scream, filled the air as the tattooed man fell to his knees. Both of hisHis legs had been brokenshattered by Wolfman's kick.

The tattooed man gasped in pain, his eyes bulging.

Eric glanced at the tattooed man writhing on the ground and spat out a couple of words, ""“Get lost!""

!”The ten or so men who had been beaten down slowly got uprose from the ground, enduring thetheir pain. Some of them who werethe less injured ones came over to helpassist the tattooed man.

""“Scum, consider yourself lucky for being able to walk out of this alive! Wait here and see what I can do!""!” the tattooed man threatened through gritted his teeth and threatened.

"".“Sure, I'll wait right here. Let's see what you're capable of,"",” Eric sneered.

""“Let's go!""

!” At the tattooed man's command, with the support of two men, he left.

made his exit.After the tattooed man had left, Ryan and his sister finally spoke to Eric.

""“Eric, I can't believe I am seeing you again,"",” Hazel saidexclaimed as she rushed up to Eric, looking very happy.

""her face lit up with joy.“Hazel, the last time I saw you, you were just a little girl. I didn't expect you to grow up so quickly,"",” Eric smiled and pattedreplied with a smile, patting Hazel's head.

Back when Eric was in middle school, he didn't have many friends in his class except for Ryan.

Eric often went tovisited Ryan's house, so hewhich naturally hadled to more interactions with Hazel. At that time, Hazel was a sweet, obedient and lovely,girl who always followingfollowed Eric around.

""“Eric, thank you so much. Your friend was amazing. He scared off those bad guys with just a few moves,"",” Hazel revealed a sweetsaid, her smile.

radiant.Ryan also stepped forward and said, ""“Yeah, Eric, thank you so much for earlier. Otherwise, I don't know what would have happened today. I never expected to meet you here.""

.”Ryan knew that if it weren't for Eric driving away those people, the consequences for him and his sister would have been unimaginable.

Then, Ryan looked atturned to Wolfman and thanked him, saying, ""“Thank you for your help just now. Your skills are truly astonishing!""

!”The strength that Wolfman had just demonstrated truly amazed Ryan. He had never seen someone with such impressive skills.

""“I was just following Eric's orders. Thank him,"",” Wolfman replied, reverting to his usual cold demeanor.

Ryan looked at Eric again and said, ""“Eric, I really don't know how to thank you.”“Ryan, you don't have to thank you.""

""Ryan, you don't have to thank me.me. We used to be good friends, so when I saw you in trouble, I naturally couldn't sit idly by,"",” Eric said.

Taking a pause, Eric continued to ask, ""“By the way, why are you here? How did you and Hazel end up working here? What's going on?""

?”Since graduating from middle school, Ryan had moved away. At that time, they didn't have cellphones, so neither of them could exchange contact information.

So, after that, Eric never saw Ryan again and never received any news from him.

"""Eric, this isn't a safe place to talk.we can't linger here. That guyman could come back with more peoplereturn at any time. Let's leave moment, and find somewhere else to chat,""he won't be alone," Ryan said.

""No cautioned, his voice laced with unease.Eric, however, remained unfazed. "There's no need, I'll wait for him here. If to flee," he responded, settling into a chair with a determined air. "Unless I don't completely resolvesee this matter forthrough to its conclusion, they'll relentlessly pursue you, even if we leave now, they will still come after you for revenge,"" Eric said as he sat down.

""Well...regardless of where we go."Ryan hesitated, his eyes reflecting his inner turmoil. "Eric, I knowI'm aware of your friend is skilled and can take on ten peoplefriend's prowess, capable of handling a dozen adversaries, but even he can't possibly fightstand against a hundred. As for me, I cancould always leaveescape New York with my sister,"" Ryan said.

""Don't worry, I can handle it."" Eric said with a smile.

At this moment, ," he offered, a note of desperation creeping into his voice.Eric merely smiled, his confidence unwavering. "Rest assured, I can manage," he assured Ryan.Just then, Hedda also walked over. Apparently, she had seen everything that happened earlier.

""approached them, her expression grave. She had witnessed the preceding altercation and understood the gravity of the situation. "Eric, listen to me.heed my words. You need to leave with and your friends right away!must leave immediately. That man is one of Bill's henchmen, and ifminions. If Bill brings his men for revengeseeks retribution, it will be troublesome,"" Heddaspell trouble," she warned urgently said.

""Hedda, is .Eric glanced up at her, curiosity piqued. "Is this Bill reallytruly that formidable?"" Eric looked up at her.

""Of course,, Hedda?"Hedda nodded solemnly. "Indeed, he owns all the entertainment venues here are owned by Bill. He has over three hundred people under himestablishments in this area, including the Starlit Club,"". He commands a force of over three hundred men."Eric's response was a confident smile. "Thank you for the information, Hedda said.

""Hedda, thank you for the info, but. But I won't leavebe going anywhere. As for Bill, I hadn't even consideredfactored him in. If he dares to comeshow up, I'll take care ofhandle him as well,"" Eric said confidently," he declared, picking up thehis drink on the table and taking a leisurely sip, showinghis demeanor betraying no signs of fear.

""You tell me. How willHedda shook her head, disbelief etched on her face. "And how do you deal with himplan to do that? Just the four of you?"" Hedda shook?"Despite her head.

Though Hedda didn't know much aboutlimited knowledge of Eric's background, she couldn't imaginefound it hard to believe that the four of them would be able to handlethey could stand against Bill and his group ifgang, should they really showed up.

""Idecide to make an appearance.Eric's reply was as calm as ever. "I alone am enough on my own,"" Eric said calmly.

""On your own?"" sufficient."Hedda shook her head, feeling that this person was too arrogant.

Hedda again, taken aback by his audacity. She had initially wantedintended to persuade Eric a few more times, but seeing that Eric had no intention of leaving, she shook her head and refrained from persuading him further.

For Hedda, she, but his stubborn refusal to leave made her reconsider. She had no personal ties with Eric. She; her only tried to persuade him because he wasconcern stemmed from his status as her guest. But since Eric was so arrogant, she didn't feel the need to persuade him any longer.

""Well, best ofhis arrogance made her abandon her attempts at persuasion."Very well, good luck to you then,"" Hedda ," she said before, turning aroundon her heel and leaving.

Afterwalking away.Once Hedda had left, Ryan became anxious and said, ""Ryan's anxiety surged. "Eric, we need tomust leave quicklyimmediately. If we don't, it'll be too late. I know how formidabledangerous he is.""

."Ryan couldn't understand why Eric refusedfathom Eric's refusal to leave. He was happy that Eric was willingappreciated Eric's willingness to help him, but he didn't want Eric to put himself in dangerrisk his life for his sake either.

.Before Ryan could finish speaking, the door ofhis plea, the bar door was forcefully pushedviolently thrust open. A bald, middle-aged man led, flanked by a large grouphorde of burly men in black vests, pouringstormed into the bar with a daunting momentum.

""That, their presence filling the room with a palpable sense of dread."That's...that's Bill! We're done fordoomed! Bill is here!""!" Panic washed over Ryan's face instantly filled with despair whenas he sawrecognized the bald man.".