Jerry cast aside the iron rod in his grasp, his expression turning cold as he addressed Yussel with a chilling tone. âYussel, it would be in your best interest to remain still and obediently lie there. Be a good sport and await the completion of our raw stone cutting.
âIf you even think about causing any more trouble, I wonât hesitate to knock some sense into your skull instead of your chest.
âFuck off now!â
Having uttered his warning, Jerry promptly positioned himself in front of Yussel, his gaze akin to a glacial blade, piercing and unforgiving.
As the manager, he had to protect the safety and interests of Southern Heavenly Gate Raw Stone Market.
Despite being aware of the daunting challenge that lay before him, Jerry refused to back down in the face of Yusselâs formidable presence. He understood that he might not possess the means to overpower Yussel directly, but he recognized the importance of standing his ground and weathering the storm until the chaos subsided.
Yussel lay sprawled on the ground, his hand tightly gripping his chest.
He was in pain.
It was more than he could take.
He had never felt such pain before, even when he was beaten by zombies in the tomb.
The anguish that plagued Yussel extended beyond his chest, penetrating deep into his very bones.
Yusselâs breath burned, lungs in agony.
His motionless knee throbbed with pain, the silver needleâs cruel touch amplifying the agony, driving him to yearn for an end to his suffering.
âSon of a bitch!â
Yusselâs gaze lifted, fixating on Haylan with anger etched across his face. His voice dripped with frustration as he questioned Haylanâs repeated interference. âHaylan, this is our affair, Jerryâs and mine. Why do you persist in meddling? Are you still clinging to the rules of the martial world?â
Aware of Jerryâs limitations, Yusselâs suspicions fell squarely on Haylan. The presence of the silver needle lodged in his knee left no room for doubt.
Haylan Jaberâs gaze shifted towards Yussel, his voice calm and composed. âWhat rules of the martial world are you referring to? You provoked the Southern Heavenly Gate Raw Stone Market and even sabotaged the raw stone I had chosen. This got me involved.â
âYussel, itâs fortunate that your attempt to destroy the raw stone failed. Otherwise, the three of us would have to leave, Jerry remarked.
âNow, stay put and donât make a move. If you dare to stir again, be warned that I wonât hold back.
With that, he closed his eyes to rest.
Yussel gritted his teeth and stared at Haylan with eyes filled with anger and hatred.
He wanted to make a bet with Haylan but was rejected. Now that he had made a bet with the Grithith brothers, Haylan interfered.
This made him extremely angry. He wished he could tear Haylan into pieces.
However, now that he was injured, he was not even a match for Jerry, let alone Haylan.
âSir, can you speed up?â Jerome urged.
âBe patient. Iâm already working at my maximum speed. Going any faster would risk damaging the green jade and rendering it worthless,â the polisher explained He was cutting the stone as he answered.
The machine hummed steadily, causing the lichen to peel away and layers of stone to gradually chip off.
Soon, the ten raw stone pieces were cut, and three had emeralds in them.
âCongratulations, Mr. Griffith. You have obtained three emeralds. Your progress is successful, the polisher announced with a hint of satisfaction.
With a flourish, be displayed the three green jadeites in front of the camera, showcasing their beauty. Then, he proceeded to close the stall returning to his orginal position to report the cutting results to the host.
Upon receiving the message, the how swiftly raised his hand and announced with enthusiasm, âLadies and gentlemen, letâs give a big round of applause to Southern Heavenly Gate Raw Stone Market! They have successfully advanced to the knockout stage with three raw stones containing emeraldsâ
He moved the card, placing it in the position of the knockout stage, and made the announcement.
âWhat? Southern Heavenly Gate Rass Stone Market has advanced again?â
Damn it, are they lucky? How can they advance so easily âDamn it, I havenât even finished choosing, and theyâve already advanced. This is a mentality test Forget about them. Fuck, hurry up and choose our own raw stoneâ
After hearing the hostâs report, many people present were in an uproar Some people cursed and envied Haylan and Southern Heavenly Gate Raw Stone Market was lucky.
Some of them quickly made their moves and made their selections, completely speeding up the process.
Gossip was fun, but the most important thing was to advance themselves.
âThree raw stone that have emerald in them? How is this possible?
âImpossible, this is absolutely impossible!â
Yussel sat on the ground and listened to the hostâs report. He then looked at the three emeralds that had been cut out from the table. His expression was extremely ugly.
He had lost. He had lost completely.
Jerome held three pieces of green jade in one hand and a black and white betting agreement in the other. He stared at Yussel and said, âMr. Martinez, you lost.
âAccording to the agreement, you need to give us two million dollars. Furthermore, you will have to slap yourself 30 times. From now on, you will no longer be able to harass Mr. Jaber.
âNow, you can do your dutyâ
âYussel, itâs time for you to fulfill your responsibilities. Now that itâs written in black and white, you canât deny it, right?â Jerry said coldly.
Yussel looked at the agreement, and his expression became even uglier.
At this moment, he regretted it so much.
If he had known that this would happen, he would not have signed such a lousy agreement just now. Now that he saw the betting agreement in Jeromeâs hand, he wished he could tear his previous self into pieces.
Why did he sign such a thing back then?
âMr. Martinez, itâs written in black and white. If you deny it, you will be legally responsible! The organizers are now Lightdom Military Department and the highâranking officials.
Jerome held the betting agreement in his hand and said fearlessly, âDo you believe that as long as I make this matter public, the higherâups of Lightdom Military Department will appear and make you take responsibility?â
Jerry even said loudly, âHigherâups, Iâ¦
âIâll pay!â
Before Jerry could finish his sentence, Yussel endured the pain and stood up. He gritted his teeth and said, âStop shouting. Iâll pay and Iâll apologize, alright?â
With that, he walked towards Jerome and Jerry with difficulty. His eyes were calm. âGive me the bank card password and Iâll transfer the money to you now.â
Jerryâs gaze turned cold. He immediately made a move and blocked in front of Jerome and Yussel.
He said in a deep voice, âYussel, donât come over.â
Jerome immediately hid the betting agreement and said coldly, âMr. Martinez, with your personality, you must be trying to get close to me so that you can snatch the betting agreement from me, right?â
Yussel smiled and said, âHow can you look at me like that? Am I that kind of person?â
Jerry sneered. âMr. Martinez, donât you know who you are? If you have anything to say, just stand here and say it.
âIf you want to transfer money, do it there.â
Jerome also nodded. He took out his bank card and threw it to Yussel. âThis is my bank card.
Transfer the money.â
Yussel took the bank card and his expression changed.
He frowned and thought for a long time. In the end, he took out his phone and transferred the money to Jerome. Then, he handed the bank card to Jerome. âAlright, Iâll transfer two million dollars. Mr. Griffith, weâre even now, right?â
Jerome picked up his phone and checked his bank account. Then, he said coldly, âThe money has been transferred. According to the agreement, you have to slap yourself 30 times now.â
Yusselâs gaze turned cold. âJerome, Iâve already transferred the money to you. Donât go too far!â