Translator: Myriad Translation

Chapter 8

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When Alexander returned home at around 6 pm, Dianne asked their helper, Aunt Page, to call Arius down for dinner.

Arius had just finished bathing then. After changing his clothes, he was blowing his hair with the hairdryer.

"Okay, Aunt Page, I will be down in a minute," he replied.

After becoming a martial disciple, his sense of hearing had gotten better. The noise of the hairdryer didn't disturb Aunt Page's voice at all.

Within a minute, he dried his hair and unplugged the hairdryer. Then, he went down for dinner.

Alexander and Dianne were waiting for him.

There were a few dishes on the table, steaming hot and fragrant. The family of three sat around the dinner table and started eating.

"Son, how was your practice today?"

Dianne asked the question Alexander wanted to ask. He looked at Arius intently.

Honestly speaking, Alexander had a hard time being Arius's father. Most of the time, his friends would boast about their children in front of him, telling him how outstanding they were or whose child became an intermediate stage martial disciple and an advanced stage martial disciple or whatnot.

Arius was the only person who couldn't brag about his son. He was the CEO of a huge company worth a few hundred million, but his son was ignorant.

If he talked about his son, other people would laugh at him.

Now, his son finally got his head straight and was willing to practice martial arts. Once he became an advanced stage martial disciple, he could finally boast to his friends.

"Not bad. My senior brother from the martial arts academy said that I'm talented," Arius replied.

He didn't tell his parents that he was already an intermediate stage martial disciple. He was afraid that they would faint from the sudden piece of good news.

He would release the news to them slowly in the future.

"It's good that you're talented. That's good."

Alexander was so happy that his eyes couldn't be seen properly. He waved his hand and said, "You just need to practice properly. Our Amrit family might not be extremely wealthy and powerful, but we are at least better than ordinary people. You don't have to worry about martial arts resources."

Arius just nodded, not saying anything.

He wasn't worried about resources. Other people might need all sorts of martial arts resources, but he didn't need to rely on them.

He had a bug with him. Other people's resources were his resources too!

"Come, eat more food. You've practiced the entire day, so you must be tired and hungry."

Rather than hoping he would become a martial warrior, Dianne was more concerned if he was tired or had suffered. She felt her heart hurting a little when she saw him stuffing down his food.

Dianne didn't have the time to talk. He had to admit that star beast meat was very delicious. It was fatty but not greasy, and it melted in his mouth like cotton candy.

When he swallowed the meat, he could feel a stream of warmth spreading throughout his body. It soothed his tiredness and fatigue.

Dianne and Alexander ate some meat too, but they didn't dare to overeat.

They didn't practice martial arts, so if they ate too much star beast meat, it would be harmful to their bodies instead.

An average person in the martial arts era had a stronger physique because of the influence of the Spiritual Ki, but that was a long-term and gradual effect.

After dinner, just as Arius prepared to go to the Shining Martial House again, his cell phone rang.

He picked up his phone and heard Saul's voice on the other end.

"Brother Arius, we are already at the Wild Rose Pub. Come over quickly."

Arius finally remembered this matter that had been thrown to the back of his mind. He smiled helplessly and replied, "Alright, wait for me. I will come soon."

"It looks like I can't go to the Shining Martial House today."

Arius felt some regret. But, he knew that he couldn't stay in the martial arts academy every single day.

"I'll take it as a chance to relax."

Arius bid farewell to his parents and went out of his house.

Vroom, vroom, vroom…

The engine of the sports car was extremely loud. Whether it was the sleek body of the car or the loud engine, it captivated all the pedestrian's attention.

The pub street of the South City.

There were many such pub streets in Donghai, but this one was the most prosperous in the South City.

There were all kinds of pubs here with different styles and price points.

The public bars were suitable for low-end consumers, while the high-end bars were for society's elites or the wealthy people.

It might be hard to admit it, but humans had been segregated into different classes imperceptibly.

Every night, the pub street would light up brightly and colorfully. The dazzling neon lights intertwined with the glamorous reflections and colors, forming a dreamy and amazing scene.

In the day, the stress from work bore down on the shoulders of these young men and ladies from the city. Hence, at night, they wanted to find a place to relax and release it all.

Social pressure had never disappeared. In the martial arts era, it only got stronger.

They needed to get the stress off their chest!

Of course, to Arius and his friends, this was just a place for them to have fun.

There was a row of luxurious sports cars parked outside the Wild Rose Pub. Arius had to search for a long time before he managed to find a parking spot. Then, he walked into the pub.

Boom!

The door separated the outside noise and the interior of the pub. When one stepped in, it felt like two different worlds.

The instant he opened the door, the loud music, the peals of laughter of handsome men and pretty ladies, and the blinking lights congregated and lashed out on Arius's eardrums and eyes.

"What a familiar feeling."

In his past life, ever since the Amrit family had declined, Arius never visited a pub.

He felt that he was kicked out of this noisy world.

But now, he was back again!

Arius strode into the Wild Rose Pub. He had a handsome face and was wearing branded goods all over. Due to his martial disciple practices the past two days, his body had gotten firm and muscular, and his mental state had transformed entirely. Like a diamond in the sand, he stood out among the crowd.

Many ladies were instantly attracted to him. His appearance had piqued their fancy.

Arius used to be an old man. Now, he was a true young man with a youthful face. However, his aura was completely different.

He had experienced many things in his past life. There were ups and downs, and it was like riding a roller coaster.

He had enjoyed wealth and experienced poverty both. He used to be an arrogant youth full of high spirits. Then, he fell to his lowest point in life and turned gloomy and blue…

His rich life experience made him mature and composed. It easily left a good first impression on people and made them like him.

Arius scanned the pub in search of Saul and his friends.

At this moment, a voice sounded on his left.

"Brother Arius, over here. Over here!"

Arius looked at the lady waving at him. It was Lisa Molina, the little sister in their circle of friends.

Her hair was tied in a bun. She looked smart and cheeky with a hint of charm.

Arius could still remember how beautiful this little girl was after she grew up. In fact, she could wreck a country with her beauty. Many men were enchanted by her.

"You came early."

Lisa shifted slightly to give some space to Arius. Arius sat down beside her.

"Brother Arius, you're late," Saul complained.

"The night is young, and the fun is just starting. Why should I come early?" Arius smiled and replied.

"Brother Arius!"

Another young man greeted Arius.

"Lynn, long time no see." Arius looked at the guy.

"My father has been watching me closely recently. I had to sneak out today to come here," Lynn said helplessly.

"This brat got dragged by his father to learn martial arts." Saul chuckled at Lynn's plight.

"Oh? How's your practice?" Arius was surprised.

"I'm already a beginner stage martial disciple," Lynn rubbed his head and said shyly.

"What the f**k, you little brat. You secretly became a beginner stage martial disciple!" Saul exclaimed in shock. It was obvious that he hadn't heard this piece of news before.

"You are the only martial disciple among all of us. If someone bullies us in the future, we will seek your help." He then placed his arm around Lynn's shoulder and sniggered.

"Little Mouse (nickname for Lynn Hatfield), we will have to rely on you in the future!" Lisa smiled and agreed with Saul.

Lynn started feeling a little proud when he heard their comments. Lisa's compliment made him feel exceptionally good.

They were close friends, so it was normal to have ambiguous good feelings towards the opposite sex.

This was how Lynn felt about Bai Wei.

Arius smiled and asked, "Why isn't Rhett here?"

Everyone turned silent.

"He won't be coming!" Saul scoffed.

"Huh? What happened?" Arius frowned and asked.

"That fellow is following Harry Hermannow. He's his lackey," Saul pouted and continued.

"Harry Herman!"

Arius pondered for a moment. Finally, he managed to dig this person up from the depth of his memory.

Arius and his friends had similar family backgrounds. Their parents' generation knew each other, and they also had business interactions. Hence, they formed their own friends' circle.

As for the Herman family, it was quite a huge family in Donghai. Actually, the Herman family was more influential than their families.

In Saul's eyes, Rhett got close to Harry because he wanted to curry favor with him.

This was how their rich second-generation circle worked. Only those with similar backgrounds could be called friends. If the difference was too big, it would become a form of currying favor.

"Let's not talk about him. Everyone has their own aspirations. There's nothing much to be said." Arius didn't really care.

"You're right. Let's not talk about that fellow anymore. Just his name is enough to make me angry," said Saul.

They changed the topic and ordered some alcohol and fruit platters. Then, they chatted happily with one another. As time passed, Arius slowly regained the feeling of his youth.