Chapter 381

However, Conrad didn't dare to act rashly. He feared Scarlett, who stood opposite him. As a third-grade profound grandmaster, Conrad understood that anyone capable of injuring him so easily must be at least a fourth-grade profound grandmaster. Earlier, he had been caught off guard and somewhat careless. Otherwise, he wouldn't have lost an ear. He hadn't anticipated that such a formidable master would be hidden in a place like Levix City. "Who are you, exactly? How dare you oppose the Silva family? Do you realize that this person is our sworn enemy? I suggest that you refrain from meddling in our affairs and inviting trouble upon yourself." "The Silva family from Lumen City?" Scarlett inquired. "Good. So, you do know about us! This person has offended a key member of the Silva family, and now, Mr. Silva wants his life!" Mentioning the Silva family, Conrad felt exceedingly arrogant and remarked disdainfully, "If you know what's good for you, step aside and accompany me to apologize to Mr. Silva. Perhaps, given your beauty, Mr. Silva will forgive your past transgressions!" When he gazed at Scarlett, a fierce intensity ignited in his eyes. She possessed striking beauty, exuding an elegant and ethereal presence. What was more, she was a profound grandmaster. If he could coerce her into signing a blood pact and present her to Alfred, perhaps Alfred would be so pleased that he would grant Conrad his desires. The allure of a profound grandmaster's beauty was something Conrad had never experienced before. He then waited for Scarlett to kneel and submit. Conrad was certain that she would yield to him. After all, the esteemed Silva family was not an entity any mere profound grandmaster could oppose. This woman should be aware that she had incurred the Silvas' wrath. So, she should have been trembling and pleading for his forgiveness by now. But what was wrong with her? Why hadn't she begged for mercy yet? Conrad looked on in puzzlement, only to see Scarlett's calm and composed demeanor. Her words carried a subtle tone of superiority as if she were speaking down to him from a position of power. "A single member of the Silva family can stir up such chaos. The four prominent families of Southern Drakon are increasingly lacking in discipline." "You wretched woman, how dare you criticize the Silva family? Are you looking for trouble?" Conrad was instantly enraged. This woman's mention of the esteemed Silva family carried a palpable sense of disdain. Conrad, who had devoted himself wholeheartedly to the Silva family, felt utterly humiliated. "You, a mere profound grandmaster, dare to look down on the esteemed Silva family? The Silva family is backed by the Vajra Sect! He could crush you with a single hand. Do you not comprehend?" "You're too noisy, disturbing my peace. Kneel and beg your way around the Red Dust Restaurant with tears of blood, and perhaps I might spare your life," Scarlett said calmly. She spoke in a remarkably calm tone, yet her words dripped with unapologetic indifference as if she were a deity overseeing mortals and casually decreeing their fates. Even Steven drew in a sharp breath. This statement was undeniably authoritative, leaving him thoroughly impressed. While Scarlett appeared calm on the surface, her arrogance seemed to surpass even his own when she asserted herself. Scarlett seemed adept not only at teaching techniques but also at asserting dominance. Steven wished that he had a notebook to record these commanding words. "Old Nuisance, I couldn't stand seeing you back at the hospital. Who do you think you are? Ms. Fischer is someone of great status and not someone you can threaten!" Determined not to let Scarlett down after her impressive display, Steven assumed the role of the supportive sidekick and glared contemptuously at Conrad. Conrad was so furious that his eyes seemed to blaze with fire. Were these two out of their minds? He was a dignified profound grandmaster who was representing the Silva family! Wherever he went in Southern Drakon, he was always treated with respect. But here he was, being repeatedly humiliated by these two. How could they be so outrageously arrogant? "This is infuriating! You damned brat, mark my words! If I don't kill you today, I'll be damned!" Conrad was so enraged that the few remaining hairs on his head stood on end. With a furious roar, he leaped into the air. Steven saw a blur as Conrad rapidly closed in on him. "You should feel honored that you've forced me to use my Ladder Cloud Leap Technique!"