My words undoubtedly enraged the bodyguard even further!
He clenched his fists tightly, clearly desperate to rush over and kill me right there!
Even Mabel appeared extremely surprised.
Her little mouth hung slightly open, as if she couldn't believe those words had just come from my lips!
"Miss, I am begging you!" The bodyguard pleaded angrily.
He'd clearly never faced such humiliation in his life!
"Alright," Mabel finally agreed.
"But you must not hurt him, understand?" she instructed firmly.
The bodyguard hurriedly nodded, removed his suit jacket, and revealed his muscular physique.
Seeing this, excitement bubbled up inside me.
Having just reached the Second-Layer Qi Refining, I really wanted to test my newfound strength.
"Kid, if it weren't for the miss's objection, I'd definitely break your legs today," the bodyguard said coldly.
I remained courteous despite his threat. Bowing slightly, I smiled and said, "Please do your best and hold nothing back."
My words clearly pushed him further toward rage, his reasoning nearly gone.
"Alright, if you seek death, don't blame me!" The bodyguard roared, clenching his massive fists and charging toward me!
He was tall, with fists as big as sandpots!
A powerful gust of wind rushed forward with his movement!
Yet I stood perfectly still.
I was surprised to discover that the bodyguard's movements appeared like slow motion before my eyes!
"Got you now!" The bodyguard noticed my stillness and couldn't help but sneer inwardly!
His fist came closer and closer to my face, seemingly about to smash right into it!
"Stop!" Mabel shouted, quickly standing up in alarm.
But it was too late, and the bodyguard was beyond caring!
Just as his fist was about to connect with my face, I finally moved.
I slightly tilted my body, and his huge fist merely brushed past my face!
Immediately after, I raised my palm and slapped it against the bodyguard's chest!
With a loud "bang"!
The muscular man was actually sent flying! The immense force made him cough up blood and writhe in unbearable pain!
I looked down at my palm, somewhat excitedly saying, "It actually has such great power!"
I'd used only 30% of my strength to severely injure the bodyguard. What if I went all out? Who knows?
Mabel's reaction was extreme, her hand covering her mouth in shock!
She clearly hadn't expected me to be hiding such abilities.
Not only did I possess extraordinary medical skills, but my martial arts were excellent too?
For a moment, I could see Mabel's appreciation of me growing.
I was so different from those arrogant and domineering young men in Capital City. My modesty and politeness seemed nearly unbelievable to her!
"Are you okay?" I quickly walked to the bodyguard, helping him up.
He clutched his chest, his face contorted in pain.
I couldn't help but feel flustered. Hurriedly helping him to a chair, I said, "You... wait for me. I'll get you some medicine."
After saying this, I quickly ran to the kitchen, using my remaining medical supplies to refine an ordinary herb.
This herb was called Soothing, the most basic in my medical inheritance.
It took a full half-hour for me to make a Soothing pill.
Wiping sweat from my forehead, I returned to the bodyguard's side.
"Big brother, please take this quickly," I said with genuine guilt.
Seeing my remorseful expression, Mabel couldn't help but laugh.
After the bodyguard took the pill, his pain gradually subsided.
He rubbed his chest, stood up, and said, "Mr. Raymond, I apologize for my rudeness earlier. Please forgive me."
"No, no, I'm sorry for not controlling my strength," I apologized sincerely.
This made the bodyguard both weep and laugh, as it was clearly the first time he'd been so thoroughly defeated.
"Since Mason doesn't need you, you can go back first," Mabel told the bodyguard.
He nodded, said goodbye to us both, and then left.
By now evening had fallen, and the sky sparkled with stars.
Mabel and I sat in the courtyard, creating a somewhat warm atmosphere between us.
"I really didn't expect you to be so skilled," Mabel said with a smile.
"Actually, I didn't expect it either," I sighed slightly.
Before all this, I had always thought I would live a life of mediocrity.
"I really don't know what your ex-wife was thinking, giving up such a good man like you." Mabel looked at me with a meaningful smile.
This made me blush a little, feeling undeserving of her praise.
Lyla... she never thought I was any kind of outstanding man.
Mabel suddenly asked, "Do you really like her?"
"Huh?" I was taken aback, not immediately understanding her meaning.
"I mean... do you really like Lyla?" Mabel looked at me, her eyes seemingly shining with curiosity.
I thought for a moment and then answered honestly, "Before our divorce, I really did like her."
"But after learning about her affair with Harvey, I feel only disgust and nausea toward her."
"If I still liked her despite this, I would be too spineless."
After listening to my words, Mabel smiled. "Really?"
"Really," I nodded firmly.
Mabel's face bloomed with a smile that seemed to light up the night.
At this moment, she suddenly asked, "What about me?"