Upon hearing Thomas O'Connor's words, Ethan Smith's face instantly turned cold.
He never expected that Thomas would turn against him in the blink of an eye.
"Uncle Thomas, who is this person?" Luka Rogers looked at Ethan Smith with a gentle smile on his face.
Thomas O'Connor said indifferently: "I originally wanted him to help, but since you're here, there's no need for him anymore."
"That's right, Luka! This bastard bullied me, you must take revenge for me!" Nola O'Connor added, fuming.
"Oh? So he's a skilled fighter too?" Interest filled Luka's eyes.
He then walked over to Ethan, asking nonchalantly: "Are you an Inner Strength Expert too?"
"No." Ethan replied without a second thought.
Ethan wasn't lying; he really didn't know what Inner Strength was, because he was a cultivator.
Strictly speaking, he was much stronger than any so-called Inner Strength Expert.
But Luka misunderstood, assuming that Ethan was just a weakling who hadn't even developed Inner Strength yet.
"Daring to stand up for others when you're not even an Inner Strength Expert?" A mocking glint flashed in Luka's eyes.
Ethan didn't bother to argue with Luka. He stood up, looked at Thomas and said, "In that case, I'll take my leave. But I hope you won't regret this."
Thomas laughed and assured him, "Don't worry, I won't regret it."
"Master, you!" Alan looked extremely upset. He wanted to say something but was stopped by Ethan's raised hand.
"Mr. Smith!" At that moment, Thomas suddenly called out to Ethan.
Ethan halted in his tracks, turned around and said, "What is it, Mr. O'Connor?"
Thomas chuckled and said, "Could you please return that Pan ax ginseng C.A.Mey?"
Ethan's eyes narrowed slightly, his disdain for Thomas growing stronger.
"What, you want to renege on returning it?" Nola stared accusingly.
Ethan took a deep breath and said, "Have someone collect it at my house tomorrow."
Bailey was bullied, yet you betrayed us!"
"I..." Alan fell silent, unsure of what to say.
"Master, you're going too far!" Alan couldn't help but yell in anger.
Thomas gave Alan a cold stare and scolded, "You still remember that I'm your master! Bailey was bullied, yet you betrayed us!"
"I..." Alan fell silent, unsure of what to say.
"Alan, let's go." Ethan patted Alan's shoulder.
"If you leave today, you'll no longer be my disciple! From now on, I won't teach you any more martial arts!" Thomas coldly shouted from behind.
Alan stopped in his tracks, and Ethan looked at him.
Alan turned around and walked step by step towards Thomas.
Seeing this, Thomas couldn't help but laugh out loud, "That's my obedient disciple!"
However, when Alan reached Thomas's side, he bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for your guidance over the years. Today I finally see your true colors. From now on, there will be no gratitude between us."
After saying this, Alan tore off his own sleeve and threw it on the ground.
"What a display of breaking all friendly ties." Thomas's face turned icy.
"Alan, think carefully! Once you leave today, you'll never be able to learn my martial arts again!" Thomas roared from behind.
At this moment, Ethan sneered, "Those half-baked skills you teach aren't worth learning anyway."
"Hahaha! Young man, don't be so arrogant!" Thomas laughed loudly.
"Compared to ordinary people, you might be powerful, but in the eyes of us Inner Strength Experts, you're nothing!" Thomas continued to laugh.
Ethan didn't want to look at Thomas's face any longer, so he said nothing more.
"Alan, let's go." Ethan called out, then walked towards the door.
The two had just reached the door when Luka suddenly shouted, "Stop."
Ethan's footsteps halted.
With his back to Luka, he said coldly, "Is there anything else?"
Luka smiled and said, "You bullied Bailey, so this matter isn't over yet."
Ethan scoffed, "What, are you going to stand up for her?"
Luka laughed heartily, "Nola is my sister, of course I must stand up for her."
"Thank you, Luka! You're the best to me!" Nola shouted excitedly.
"I want you to break her legs and kneel down to apologize to me!" Nola said viciously.