Hopkinsâs face twitched. He wanted to yell that Brodie was not his disciple at all. But Brodie holding those evidences against him made him keep his mouth shut. âThere must be some misunderstandings here. Letâs sit down and talk. We can solve this matter. What do you think?â Hopkins said with a smiling face, trying to be a peacemaker.
âNo way.â Maximilian shook his head and said, âThere is no misunderstanding here. I paid 10 million for this thing and he should compensate me 100 million. Matter solved.â
The smile on Hopkinsâs face disappeared and he frowned. No ordinary people could pay 10 million without any hesitation. He looked at Brodie accusingly and said with dismay, âBrodie, whatâs going on here? How could you cheat them with fake antique? Didnât you know they are no ordinary people?â
Brodieâs lips twitched and thought, âIf I had known better. I tricked them because I thought they were those stupid rich. God knows these dickheads would trick me back.â
âMaster, you know me. I never sell fakes!â Brodie looked at Hopkins innocently.
Hopkins was too angry to speak. He rubbed his forehead and said, âSir, how could I address you?â
âJust call me Mr. Lee,â Maximilian said.
âMr. Lee, how about this. Letâs put authenticity of this good aside. If you donât like it, just let us refund you. Is that ok for you?â Hopkins still tried to smooth things over and to avoid trouble.
âNo. He sold the same fake stuff to my friend and tricked my friend for 5 million dollars. I want to solve the case once and for all. Either give the money back or give me his life.â
âFuck you! You fuck are looking for trouble here, right? You think I am sissy to be bullied by you?
Master, you see that? It was not me that provoked them. It was them who wanted my life!â
Brodie went ballistic. He hoped Hopkins to take over this shit from him. As long as Hopkins could get rid of them, Brodie would immediately hit the road and ran.
Hopkins looked gloomy not because all these troubles caused by Brodie but Maximilianâs unwillingness of reconciliation.
âTen times are too much. How about three times? Brodie will compensate you 30 million dollars.â
Hopkins said with gritted teeth.
âMaster, you canât back off! Why the hell should I compensate 30 million? I wonât give them a dime!â
Brodie said unwillingly.
It was painful for him to refund, let alone compensate. Not to mention the bank charge, it will be covered by Brodie. Over 120 thousand dollars bank charges to transfer 10 million dollars! How many people could earn 120 thousand a year?
âBrodie, you need to admit your mistake and make the compensation.â
âNo way. I will never compensate them. Master, you either help me solve this, or to watch me die here.â
There was a threatening look in Brodieâs eyes. Hopkins sighed and knew he could do nothing but help.
âYou rascal! You really did a great job to piss me off!â Hopkins rubbed his chest and said. He then looked at Maximilian and said with a stern face, âMr. Lee, if we cannot settle this matter in a peaceful way, we could only resort to force.â
âWhat, you wanna fight?â Maximilian smiled teasingly âExactly!â Hopkins stepped back and squared off, ready to fight. âI, Hopkins, am the eighteenth person in charge of boxing. I am not intending to bully the weak. But since Mr. Lee didnât want to solve the matter in a more civilized way, I have to resort to violence.â
âDo you mean you are going to stand up for your disciple? If you lose, you will compensate me 100 million for your disciple?â Maximilian wanted to make things clear before taking any actions, and then things could be easily solved after the fight.
âHow dare you talk to my master like this? I could take you down myself, not to mention my master.â
âMaster, let me deal with this shameless guy, so he will understand the power of arm fist boxing!â
The disciples followed Hopkins here asked to fight in order to make a good showing in front of their master.
Hopkins nodded and said with a smile, âOK, David, you go and give it a try. â
David, who was a big guy as strong as an elephant and with hands as large as a giant, squared off and crooked his finger toward Maximilian. âCome on, let me teach you a lesson!â
Maximilian laughed and said, âWhy donât you come altogether? I will be sitting right here. If I move a single bit by anyone of you, I lose.â
âHow proud of you! You think we are babies? I could smash you with one finger!â David roared and lunged himself toward Maximilian. His large hands stirred up the wind and about to slap Maximilianâs head.
Brodie smiled and thought David was going to nail it. His stupid junior can beat Maximilian.
Hopkins gave a slight nod and his eyes were full of approval. He was satisfied with Davidâs strength and speed. Maximilian would definitely shrink from it with difficulty.
Maximilian shook his head silently and spat out the tea in his mouth. The golden water shot out like an arrow toward Davidâs throat. Just when Davidâs hand was about to hit Maximilianâs head, the tea arrow hit Davidâs throat first.
The impact of the hot tea water nearly choked David, as if a pair of big hands was trying to strangle him. A burning pain arose from his neck. David groaned and fell down on his back with a big bang.
The sound of Davidâs fall made everybody jump.
Hopkins frowned and stared at the water stain on the floor. David, who was good at speed and strength, was beaten by spitted tea water. How powerful was this tea water?
Hopkins suddenly felt scared and the way he looked at Maximilian changed. Maximilian was a real master and one of the tops.
âYou are one of the tops. Sorry for being disrespectful just now. May I have the honor to know who your master is?â Hopkins said with respect.