The next morning, Billy gave Derek his answer, allowing him to proceed with the matter. Upon hearing this, Derek immediately set things in motion.


    Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, three days had passed.


    “Daddy, Uncle Casey fell asleep there again!”


    At around 5 p. m. that day, as Billy and Stout were picking up Tasha from school and heading towards the vi’s entrance, Tasha pointed to the pavilion where Casey had dozed offst time.


    Since the decision for Casey to take over as themander of the eastern district, Stout had be Billy’s driver and was enjoying his time, spending it ying with Tasha.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    “Tasha, Uncle Casey is practicing!” Stout chuckled.


    “Practicing? What kind of practice? I want to practice too!” Tasha blinked her big eyes.


    “You want to practice too? Should I teach you someday, Missy?” Stoutughed and asked.


    “I don’t want you to teach me! You don’t know kung fu, and you might teach me the wrong things. I want Uncle Casey and Daddy to teach me.” Tasha firmly shook her head.


    Stout nearly choked on his own saliva. He was, after all, a prodigious talent in martial arts with a legacy of hundreds of years. How could he be used of not knowing kung fu?


    “Don’t underestimate Uncle Stout, Tasha. He’s amazing.” Billy patted Tasha’s little head.


    “Really?” Tasha looked skeptical. “He’s so chubby, can he really do kung fu?”


    “Of course!” Billy smiled again.


    Boom!


    Just at that moment, an astonishing surge of aura exploded from Casey. The pavilion’s roof was directly blown into the air, and its four pirs were shattered simultaneously. The poor pavilion, which had barely been repaired since it was about to copsest time, suffered yet another cmity. And this time, it would need aplete reconstruction.


    Even standing a hundred meters away, Billy and the others could sense the formidable power.


    “Wow, how did the pavilion’s roof fly up like that? It’s so cool!” Tasha jumped in surprise, then eximed excitedly.


    “War Grandmaster realm!?” Stout’s face revealed shock.


    “Exactly! It happened even faster than I expected!” Billyughed, then carried Tasha and walked over.


    “Casey, you’re really impressive. You’ve broken through to the War Grandmaster realm!” Approaching the pavilion, Stout looked at Casey, who had just stood up from the ground, and said.


    “All thanks to boss helping me open up my meridiansst time. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been so easy.” Casey beamed, looking at Billy. “Thanks, Boss!”


    “Congrattions!” Billy smiled in response. “Breaking through to the War Grandmaster realm means stepping onto the true pinnacle of martial arts. There’s a much broader space waiting for you up there. Keep up the good work and strive to enter the War Emperor realm soon!”


    In the path of martial arts, the War Grandmaster realm was followed by the War Emperor realm, which was another brand new realm that countless martial artists dreamed of reaching.


    “I won’t let you down!” Casey nodded enthusiastically.


    Ding-ling-ling!


    Just then, Casey’s phone rang. He picked it up and looked at Billy after ending the call. “It’s from the Capital.”


    “Go ahead,” Billy smiled.


    Casey nodded and answered the call. Two minutester, he spoke into the phone, “I see.”


    Hanging up the call, he turned to Billy again. “The War Department wants both Azure Dragon and me to go to the Capital.”


    “Congrattions, Commander Kimmons!” Billy said with a smile.


    “Boss, stop teasing me.” Caseyughed awkwardly.


    “Go ahead, and when the two of youe back, we’ll celebrate!” Billy smiled again.


    “Thank you, Commander Gardner!” Casey responded with a loud voice.


    After bidding farewell to Stout and Tasha, he turned and left.


    “Boss, when will you guide me so that I can also break through to the War Grandmaster realm sooner?” Stout spoke up while they were walking to the house.


    “Your physique is quite unique, breaking through isn’t that easy for you.” Billy replied.


    “However, your future achievements won’t be worse than Casey’s. If you can break through as soon as possible and return to the sect, Elder Wonder can help you step into the Grandmaster realm with a special method.”


    “That’s alright, I might not be able toe back once I return to the sect. I haven’t had my fill of fun yet!”


    “Stout, you’re an adult. You can’t always think about having fun. You need to work hard.” Tasha said in a tone resembling that of an adult.


    Stout’s mouth twitched. “Yes, Your Highness!”


    Tasha burst intoughter.


    Around 5 p. m., Billy received a call from Harleen Knight.


    “Honey, are you free tonight?”


    “Yes, I am. What’s up?” Billy asked with a smile.


    “There’s a banquet at thepany tonight. All the managers are required to attend, and we can bring our family members. If you’re free, can I take you out for a meal?” Harleen Knight yfully suggested.


    “Sure!” Billy replied with a smile.


    Earlier that morning, Derek had informed Billy that thepany’s restructuring n would be announced at the banquet. He just hadn’t expected Harleen Knight to invite him as well. However, it was a good opportunity to support his wife.


    “Why don’t youe over to our side? The banquet is being held at a five-star hotel opposite our office building.” Harleen Knight continued.


    “Alright, I’ll be right over!” Billy said before ending the call.


    Billy then informed Sharon, exchanged a few words with Stout, and the two of them headed out.


    Half an hourter, they arrived at the entrance of the luxurious hotel.


    “Hey, darling!” Harleen walked out of the lobby and greeted Billy with a smile. She then turned to Stout and grinned, “Hey, Stout!”


    “Hello, Ms Knight!” Stout grinned back.


    “Shall we go? Let’s take Stout with us to have a meal.” Harleen Knight said yfully.


    “Alright!” Billy agreed with a smile.


    “Ms Knight, I’m not going. You and boss go ahead. I’ll be waiting for you guys at the café over there.” Stout responded with a smile.


    “Can’t do that!” Harleen shook her head. “Come with us. Thepany has booked the entire third floor of this hotel for the banquet. There’s a lot of delicious food up there, I promise you’ll like it.”


    “Alright then!” Stout grinned again.


    Ten minutester, the three of them arrived on the hotel’s third floor. Exiting the elevator, they were met with a bustling corridor filled with people and lively chatter.


    “Hmm!?” Harleen looked puzzled. “Why are there so many people? And I don’t recognize many of them!”


    “Mr Knight, you’ve finally arrived. I’ve been looking for you!” Just then, a woman’s voice rang out. It was Ava Jones.


    Following her was the voluptuous beauty they had dined withst time, Hannah Hill.


    “Hello, Mr Gardner!” The two beauties walked up and greeted Billy.


    “Hello!” Billy smiled and introduced Stout to them.


    “Hello, beautifuldies!” Stout greeted them in a casual manner. “I’ve noticed that both of you have slightly dry skin. I have a nice skincare product. Would youdies like to give it a try?”


    Stout’s words caused Ava Jones and the others to freeze for a moment.


    Harleen was also taken aback. “Who would try to get close to beautiful women in such a manner?” she thought.