At this moment, there were easily over a thousand people gathered around, watching the commotion as it unfolded. Witnessing this, everyone involuntarily gasped in shock. "Wasn't this person coming to pay respects to the master? How did it turn into a fight?" "I have no idea, it's absolutely bewildering!" "But, the strength of the Martial Hall's master is terrifying!"
Hearing the surrounding conversations, Guardian Michael was once again infuriated to the point of spitting blood. Not only had he been struck by Chris, but now he was also being ridiculed by others. At this moment, Guardian Michael felt like a clown. His own dignity had been trampled by Chris, ground into the dirt. Chris, with a mocking look, said, "Alright, don't be so angry. I was merely teaching you martial virtue. I declare, from today onwards, you are my apprentice!" "Ah...!" Guardian Michael was almost driven mad. What was Chris playing at? First, he wanted to be his disciple. Then Chris made him lick his shoes. After that, a brutal beating. And now, he was proposing to take him as a student. What kind of game was this? Playing with him, wasn't he? Suddenly, Guardian Michael felt like crying. This Chris was quite the manipulator!
"Since you want to be my disciple, you must first demonstrate martial virtue. If you lack it, I do not want to be another 'Master Jack Ma'!" Chris said before turning and leaving. After Chris departed, Guardian Michael remained on his knees. It wasn't that he didn't want to get up, but his legs had gone numb, making it impossible for him to stand.
After a long while, Guardian Michael struggled to stand. He wanted to rush in and confront Chris, but reason told him that confronting Chris would only result in further humiliation. Although he was a Transcendence-level powerhouse, in front of Chris, he was utterly insignificant. Chris might not kill him, but he would certainly subject him to all manner of disgrace, making him wish for death.
"Isn't this the new apprentice that the boss just took in?" Tiger approached, looking at Guardian Michael with a sly smile. "I'm the senior brother of Martial Hall. Since you're the boss's new apprentice, from today, you're the second senior brother of Martial Hall!" "Your name, Guardian Michael, sounds awful. How about I give you a new name-Piggy?" Guardian Michael looked at Tiger, utterly bewildered. What the heck, Piggy?
Naturally, Guardian Michael wouldn't have appeared for no reason. Chris speculated that Guardian Michael's arrival was arranged by the Ghost Sect's branch leader. Chris suspected there was a special connection between the Ghost Sect and the Hall of Death. After announcing the upcoming martial arts tournament and publicly revealing the Dragon Emblem fragment, Guardian Michael had arrived. If Guardian Michael had no one pulling the strings behind him, Chris wouldn't believe it. This was precisely why Chris didn't kill Guardian Michael. To him, Guardian Michael was just a minor character, and whether he lived or died didn't matter. Chris kept Guardian Michael around to draw out the person behind him. After the news of Guardian Michael wishing to become his disciple spread, surely someone would become restless!
Looking at Tiger, Chris said, "Forget it, you don't need to bother with this matter. Find someone to keep a close eye on Guardian Michael for me."
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