The Charismatic Charlie Wade

The villa’s courtyard had transformed into a nightmarish battlefield! It was a purgatory, engulfed in chaos and terror.
Gideon tightly gripped a seemingly ordinary wooden sword, barely thirty centimeters in length. However, its invisible blade
extended to an impressive two meters! This mystical weapon had been temporarily bestowed upon him by The British Lord.
Though the wooden sword appeared small and unassuming, it possessed a power reminiscent of the lightsabers from Star Wars.
Its killing range was extraordinary, surpassing the logical setup of the cinematic lightsaber. Gideon’s wooden sword, infused with
an ethereal aura, could manifest its deadly blade, under his precise control.
Several bodyguards attempted to confront Gideon, but his swift motion of shaking the sword in the air unleashed an invisible
force, a sword chi that pierced through the atmosphere, striking its target with deadly precision. A mere flick of his wrist caused
blood and innards to erupt uncontrollably, instantly claiming the life of the unfortunate bodyguard.
The remaining bodyguards were utterly petrified. They had never witnessed such an inexplicable attack before. Gideon’s
diminutive wooden sword stood at a considerable distance from their comrade, yet it effortlessly pierced his chest and tore open
an invisible wound.
This gruesome spectacle sent shivers down their spines, overwhelming them with terror. Though their instinct to survive urged
them to retreat, Gideon’s presence made escaping an impossible feat.
Despite Gideon’s speed being slower than the radar-locked close defense guns and the shells they fired, these ordinary martial
artists had no hope of beating him. If the gun symbolized a hunting rifle, then Gideon was akin to a cheetah and these hapless
Martial Artists were nothing more than rabbits incapable of even piercing a leopard’s skin.
As the bodyguards halted and prepared to flee, Gideon took a step forward, his right foot propelling him like an arrow unleashed
from a taut bowstring.
Moments later, a mournful scream resonated through the air.
The slowest bodyguard observed the bleeding wound on his chest and let out an anguished cry. Curiously, despite his severe
injury, he sprinted even faster than before. In a bizarre turn of events, he lost control of his movement, hurtling uncontrollably
towards another comrade. All the while, his chest continued to gush blood.
Fear consumed the man as he cried out, “What the... hell is this?”

The two men lost their momentum and the room filled with the cacophony of chaotic sounds. Gideon swiftly advanced,
methodically beheading the terrified Evans family bodyguards one by one.
Though some of the bodyguards brandished their pistols and fired upon him, Gideon’s movements were too swift for their aim
and reaction speed. Their bullets failed to inflict the slightest harm.
Unlike the Evans family’s bodyguards, Gideon’s lightning-fast agility rendered their attempts at escape futile. These seasoned
Martial Artists were reduced to mere victims, swiftly meeting their demise.
Not far away, halfway up the mountain, Zeba observed Gideon’s killing spree at Willow Estates, a frown etching itself onto her
face. She had always believed that the old man was solely dedicated to his cultivation. Yet, today she realized the extent of his
bloodlust.
Just as she contemplated Gideon’s ruthlessness, a low-flying helicopter appeared in the sky, heading towards Willow Estates.
The Evans family’s hearts trembled as they listened to the screams outside.
Unbeknownst to them, their family had barely survived a crisis that nearly wiped them out in New York. Now, their pursuers had
tracked them down in China with astonishing speed.
Morine’s third uncle, Martel, nervously suggested, “Father, mother, this time it might be fatal. You two should escape through the
back door.”
Desmond reacted swiftly, echoing his brother’s sentiment. “Yes, Dad, you and Mom go first. We’ll remain here and keep watch.”
The old man, Samuel, snorted coldly. “Go? Where do you think you can go? Whoever is coming, their target is our family. None
of us can escape.”
Samuel then turned to Jack and spoke with conviction, “Jack, this is the Evans Family’s affair. We already dragged you into it
once before. This time, we cannot let you become entangled again. You should go first. The adversary is after us, not you.”
Jack helplessly smiled, his tone serious as he replied, “Uncle Evans, last time I followed your advice and left first. As a result, I
was riddled with bullets like a hornet’s nest. In contrast, you and the others in the box were safe. Today, you want me to leave
again? It doesn’t seem appropriate, does it?”
Samuel exclaimed, “Jack! I’m not joking! The circumstances are different this time. Get out of here before they kill you! Leaving
Willow Estates is your safest option.”

Jack shook his head, his smile unyielding. “Uncle Evans, you are the fortunate one. It’s safest for me to remain by your side.”
Growing anxious, Samuel scolded, “Why are you so stubborn? If anything happens to you because of my Evans Family, how can
I face your family?”
Suddenly, the room’s door was kicked open and a cold voice pierced the air. “Leave? Hmph, none of you will leave here today!”
The occupants turned their gaze towards the intruder, an old man in a flowing robe, exuding an air of slim elegance. They were
momentarily taken aback by his presence.
Samuel confronted Gideon, his voice firm with a tinge of suspicion. “Who are you?”
Gideon’s lips curled into a cold smile as he surveyed the room arrogantly. “My name is Gideon Alastair, you can address me as
Master Alastair or just Gideon.”
Samuel furrowed his brow, questioning Gideon’s motives. “If you claim to be a true man and do practice in a Taoist temple, why
have you resorted to indiscriminate killing?”
Gideon’s laughter echoed, filled with a sinister edge. “Who says a true man cannot kill? Today, I, Marshal Gideon Alastair, shall
unleash a massacre upon this place. None of you shall escape!”
His eyes widened suddenly, as if struck by an electric shock. He exclaimed, “How can there be a faint presence of reiki here...?”
Unbeknownst to the Evans Family and Jack, Morine’s Rejuvenation Pill had quietly set up a hidden formation within the villa. It
remained active, infusing the air with a subtle reiki and the medicinal effects of the pill.
Gideon’s sudden interest in the aura left the Evans Family members puzzled. They were oblivious to the hidden enchantment.
Gideon had unwittingly stumbled upon a new realm, his excitement reaching unprecedented heights.
Previously clueless about formations, he now realized the presence of faint reiki within this reinforced concrete structure. In an
era where finding natural reiki was rare, he never expected such a subtle energy within this villa! If the reiki remained constant,
cultivating here would yield incredible results with minimal effort.
Overwhelmed by his discovery, Gideon pointed his wooden sword at the crowd, his voice cold and commanding. “No one dares
to answer? Since silence is your response, I shall select a victim and behead them before your very eyes, to serve as an
example!”

His gaze fixed upon Tece Evans, dressed in provocative attire. Gideon mockingly inquired, “Is this the Evans Family’s second
daughter, Tece Evans?”
Tece warily questioned, “What do you want?”
Gideon sneered, “I want to teach your parents and siblings a lesson called ‘The Consequences of Refusing to Cooperate’.'”
With a swift wave of his wooden sword, the invisible blade slashed towards Tece Evans. Tece felt a gust of wind on her face,
becoming frozen in place, unable to move a muscle.
Just in the nick of time, Jack abruptly slammed a delicate teacup onto the floor, shattering it into countless shards. His voice
reverberated through the room, laced with fury and desperation, “You damned mutt! If you have even the slightest inkling of
curiosity about Maria’s whereabouts and her precious ring, you better put an end to this charade right now!”
Gideon’s pupils dilated in response to Jack’s unexpected outburst. His hands froze in midair, and his incredulous gaze fixated on
Jack. He couldn’t help but blurt out, “What in the world... How do you know Maria’s name? And her ring? Speak up! What is your
connection to her?”
Jack couldn’t believe that the words he had learned from Morine had actually struck a nerve!
Jack felt a wave of relief as Gideon suddenly stopped, giving him the confidence to assert himself, “You still haven’t earned the
privilege to learn my name!”
Gideon’s expression turned stormy and his voice grew grave as he cautioned Jack, “I highly recommend that you act wisely and
reveal all the information about Maria and the ring, otherwise, I can assure you that your life will become a living hell!”
Jack sneered in defiance, “What’s this? Threatening me, are you? Listen to me carefully! If you even think about causing harm to
anyone who is here today, you will never, ever find out where Maria is for the rest of your pitiful life!”
Although Gideon was experiencing both anxiety and excitement, he understood that he was very close to accomplishing the task
assigned to him by the British Lord. His Mastery of the sword chi, a technique capable of decimating the entire Evans Family with
a single strike, had him brimming with anticipation. The fact that he had stumbled upon a clue related to Maria filled him with a
newfound vigor! Could it be that his journey to Aurous Hill this time would yield an astounding treasure trove?
Fuelled by this thought, he strode purposefully towards Jack, wasting no time in snatching him by the neck with one hand. With
astonishing speed, Gideon hoisted Jack into the air, his voice dripping with icy disdain, “You possess no aura, nor are you a

Martial Artist. So prey, tell me, how did the name Maria escape your lips? Who fed you this information?”
Jack dangled helplessly in Gideon’s iron grip, his face turning an ugly shade of black and purple. Yet, he mustered every ounce
of strength to endure the searing pain, mustering a cold smile as he glanced contemptuously at Gideon. Through gritted teeth,
he managed to utter, “Have... the courage to end me!”
Gideon’s voice turned frigid as he retorted, “Do you believe I lack the guts?”
Jack sneered defiantly, his teeth clenched in defiance, “Then prove it! Let’s see if you dare!”
Gideon’s teeth ground together for a moment before his visage transformed into one of pure malice. With venomous
determination, he continued, “Let me enlighten you. My mission here today is to exterminate the Evans family! Now, that mission
is on the precipice of success! After annihilating the Evans family, should I stumble upon Maria, it would undoubtedly be the icing
on the cake. But even if I fail to locate her, obliterating the entire Evans family today will still be a monumental accomplishment!
So don’t delude yourself into thinking that revealing Maria’s whereabouts will earn you any leniency. On the contrary, if you don’t
disclose her location within the next three seconds, I will be the first to send you to your grave!”
In that very moment, a young man’s voice echoed from the doorway, cutting through the tension like a swift breeze, “You’re just
an old dog, barking about annihilating the entire Evans family, old man, your mouth is far too big for your own good!”