The handsome young master's eyes gleamed with a sharp light.
Resting his cheek on one hand, he looked down with an amused expression and spoke.
"How interesting, truly interesting."
"Let it not be said that this young master didn’t give you a chance. Since you’re so confident, go ahead and call for reinforcements from your sect. We’ll wait right here. Then we’ll see who’s the frog at the bottom of the well."
His domineering words echoed, yet the Heaven-rank experts around him remained utterly calm.
Xiong Father and Son were immediately untied.
Though his words defied all logic, to these people, they seemed perfectly reasonable—as if the young master’s declarations could never be wrong.
Faced with such a bizarre situation, the father and son were stunned.
They had never seen someone so confident, someone who truly didn’t regard them as a threat and showed no fear of the power behind them!
This confidence was off the charts, bordering on madness!Unable to tell if it was real or a bluff, the two sat warily, their eyes filled with caution.
Watching their reaction, the young master’s teasing smile deepened.
"Go on, send your messages for help. This young master is eager to see what happens."
His light laughter rang out.
Both the celestial beauties by his jade chair and the Heaven-rank experts standing silently at his sides wore faint smirks of disdain, their eyes filled with pity.
This level of confidence was downright insane!
It wasn’t just arrogance—it was outright disregard for everything!
Xiong Father and Son were baffled, unable to fathom where such unshakable confidence came from. But when they thought of the mighty figures backing them on Dark Shadow Island, their own resolve never wavered!
If anyone else had encountered these people, they’d surely be in for a world of hurt.
Such overwhelming confidence had to come from a background and strength capable of crushing ordinary folk.
Too bad.
If these fools thought they could bully them, they’d picked the wrong targets!
A bunch of grinning idiots…
Just you wait!
Once a few bricklayers show up, you’ll be crying your eyes out!
Having endured endless humiliation, the father and son could no longer suppress their fury!
They pulled out their work badge jade slips and sent dozens of distress signals in one go—from their team leader to their fellow worker Old Li, every single laborer they knew got a message!!!
......
Dark Shadow Island.
The construction site at the urban-rural fringe.
It was just lunchtime, and the workers, big and small, had started eating, sitting under the trees with their lunchboxes. But an odd emptiness gnawed at them, making the food taste bland.
Staring at the unused wheelbarrow, murmurs began to rise.
"I wonder how Big Roll and Little Roll are doing?"
"Eh, what’s there to wonder? Those two are probably out there hoarding demon corpses like crazy, maybe even fighting over them!"
"Honestly, that’s just how they are—way too damn competitive!"
"Pfft—hahaha!"
"Still, without those two around, it feels like something’s missing. Even moving bricks doesn’t feel right!"
"No wonder the food tastes off today—we haven’t worked hard enough!"
"You’re just a glutton for punishment!"
"Hahaha…"
The workers laughed, but their eyes held a hint of longing.
After living and working together for so long, they’d grown close. A few days of shared hardship had forged bonds stronger than years of casual friendship—the more they insulted each other, the tighter the bond.
Suddenly.
Someone pulled out a message jade slip, froze at the words, and gasped!
His chopsticks clattered to the ground as he shouted in alarm!
"Damn it!"
"Big Roll’s in trouble!"
At the same time, another worker checked his jade slip and shot to his feet!
"Little Roll’s been robbed and humiliated too!"
One after another, the workers stood up, their cries filled with fury and urgency!
"Big Roll’s been detained on Waterfrost Star, his work uniform stolen! The bastards even dared to say they’re waiting for us!"
"Motherfers! How dare they mess with us!"
"This is way too brazen!"
"I knew something felt off today—this is it!"
"They’re definitely being tortured right now! Brothers, grab your tools and move out!"
......
Amid the uproar, lunchboxes hit the ground!
Even their precious meals, usually treasured above all else, were forgotten in the heat of the moment. The enraged workers snatched up their tools, ready to charge into action!
Just then, a stern roar shook the air!
"You lot think you’re hot sht now, huh? Planning a mutiny?!"
The familiar scolding voice sent a chill down their spines.
They turned nervously to see their team leader striding over, his work uniform neatly worn, his face stern with authority!
The overwhelming pressure radiating from him left the group rooted in place.
They exchanged uneasy glances, not daring to speak.
Old Li, unable to hold back, stepped forward anxiously!
"Team Leader!"
"Xiong Fen and his son have been captured! We have to save them! Please understand—it’s lunch break right now, we—"
Before he could finish, the team leader’s glare shut him up.
With just that look.
The dozen workers grew even more apprehensive. Though their hearts burned with urgency, none dared to make another sound, shifting restlessly like ants on a hot griddle!
Seeing their agitation, the team leader exploded!
"You think you’re the only ones who care about saving them?!"
"A bunch of laborers, babbling about rescues—do you even know your own limits?! Failing to save them is one thing, but if you tarnish Dark Shadow Island’s reputation, how the hell will you face anyone after?!"
Despite the harsh words, the workers slowly lifted their heads in surprise.
They cautiously looked up.
Their team leader had already put on his hard hat and was methodically pulling on his leather gloves, fastening the last buckle with practiced ease. Every movement exuded an indescribable, heroic coolness!
"Listen up!"
"All bricklayers in my team—follow me to Waterfrost Star!"
With that command.
The team leader spun on his heel and thrust his hand forward with unmatched dominance!
Watching his figure.
The scene fell silent for a moment before erupting with exhilaration!
Then, a thunderous cheer shook the entire worksite!
"Team Leader, you’re the coolest today!!!"
Amid the passionate shouts.
The team leader marched ahead with unshakable authority, followed by six bricklayers in full work gear, their uniforms pristine, their killing intent palpable as they stormed out of the construction site!