Chapter 72 Worrying Combat Power


    Maria slowly focused her gaze on Gabriel and gradually became startled.


    She had a feeling that she''d seen this person somewhere before.


    "Maria, wee back! What would you like for lunch? How about Grandpa make you your favorite


    spaghetti."


    Upon hearing his granddaughter''s return, Santos transformedpletely.


    He excitedly rushed out from inside, wearing a warm and gentle smile, radiating an air of


    benevolence.


    He was utterly different from the stern demeanor he had disyed earlier.


    "Who are you? Have we met before?"


    Maria paid no attention to her enthusiastic grandfather, her gaze locked onto Gabriel.


    Suddenly, a light bulb went off in her head, and she pointed at Gabriel, saying, "You''re one of


    Thomas'' guys, right? That weirdo from earlier? What are you doing in my house?"


    She was sure she was right; this was definitely the same weirdo she met before.


    However, she found this guy, putting aside his shy red hairpiece, actually looked quite handsome.


    "I''m here with Mr. Leon to discuss some matters with Mr. Adams," Gabriel replied with a smile,


    delighted at the sight of Maria.


    It seemed that Mr. Adams held his granddaughter in high regard.


    Perhaps, by gaining Maria''s favor, Gabriel could get Mr. Adams to reconsider cooperation.


    "You, a hoodlum, think you can talk to my grandpa? Look at you..." Maria began but was cut off by


    Santos. She wondered why he was there, and wanted to ask him when suddenly her grandfather


    spoke.


    Santos'' expression soured slightly, and he said, "Maria, that''s enough. Mr. Leon brought him here.


    Consider him our guest. Come inside, and Grandpa will make you spaghetti!"


    He took Maria''s hand and started walking back into the house.


    After a few steps, Santos suddenly turned around and darted a stern gaze at Gabriel. It was a gaze


    that exuded intimidation.


    Truly a man of the assembly, he emitted an imposing vibe with a single re.


    Ordinary folks couldn''t possibly have such a gaze.


    Gabriel immediately understood Santos'' message from that intense gaze.


    Santos was warning him not to have any designs on Maria. Given Maria''s ability to recognize him,


    there was something fishy, and Santos must be on high alert.


    But the more Santos emphasized this, the more it hinted at his greatest vulnerability-Maria.


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    "Leon, let''s go."


    Having grasped this, Gabriel left Adams'' residence with Leon.


    As they reached the doorstep, they distinctly heard Maria pleading with Santos, "Grandpa, seal off


    the roads around 8 PM tonight. I want to race someone!"


    Gabriel''s lips curled up.


    It seemed that tonight, he would once again showcase his skills as a racing prodigy...


    Back at the club, Ava was not around, making it significantly quieter.


    After resting for a while in his office, Gabriel headed down to the eighth floor.


    Thomas and the Twelve Birds were working tirelessly.


    Ignoring their injuries, they continued training in thebat room without pause.


    Gabriel squatted on the side, smoking a cigarette.


    He noticed a new addition to thebat room-a punching machine.


    It seemed that the incident where he had punched the machine into pieces had had quite an impact


    on these guys.


    Every now and then during their training sessions, someone would step up to the machine and test


    their strength with a few punches.


    However, they were still a long way from punching it into pieces.


    Gabriel watched in silence, knowing that improving punching power was not something that could


    be achieved overnight.


    Everyone has their limits.


    And when one reaches the limits, further improvement bes challenging.


    However, with the dedication of Thomas and the Twelve Birds, theirbat capabilities were bound


    to rise to new heights in theing days, even though the difference was too subtle to perceive in a


    short time.


    This was certain.


    Apart from physical conditioning,bat skills were essential to enhancing theirbat prowess.


    Yet, in fact, when it came to this aspect, even Gabriel was at a loss. Three years ago, when he was


    saved by Christopher, he found himself unable to recall anything in his past.


    Gradually, he discovered that his physical abilities far exceeded those of an ordinary person. His


    speed, strength, explosiveness, endurance, etc., were all extraordinary.


    Over time, his formidable physical attributes,bined with some muscle memory instinct, allowed


    him to achieve amendable level ofbat proficiency.


    It was safe to say that he had the capital to challenge the whole world.


    For the past three years, he had encountered no one who could challenge hisbat abilities.


    However, things were changing now.


    He needed to seriously consider a question-was he truly invincible?


    The appearance of unfamiliar faces like Ghost Face, the impressive Maria, and the enigmatic


    Joseph had brought him a sense of impending danger.


    For instance, Maria had effortlessly defeated Thomas with just a few moves. Besides her


    overwhelming physical abilities, her martial arts techniques were mesmerizing.


    This made him realize that his understanding of martial arts was nil.


    Relying solely on his physical attributes and muscle memory to fight was not a sustainable


    approach.


    Those who possessed a lineage, a systematic approach, and proper techniques could bridge the


    gap between their physical abilities and his.


    There was another critical point to consider.


    All of these individuals were either at the bottom of the Sky List or not on it at all.


    Could he rival the top-tierbatants in the Dragon Kingdom?


    Without a doubt, he was not a match for them in his current state.


    The road ahead was challenging. And to uncover his past, to solve the mystery of Ghostly King''s


    death, and toplete the Ghostly King''s inheritance, he needed to enhance hisbat abilities.


    There were two methods avable.


    Firstly, he could attempt to unlock his memories and open the other seven sealed doors.


    He was confident that his former self possessed a martial arts inheritance.


    Reiming it would undoubtedly elevate him to the pinnacle ofbat prowess.


    The second method was to be a humble student.


    Starting from scratch, he would learn martial arts techniques from others.


    He needed to take his time in unlocking his memories.


    It couldn''t be rushed. He had to let it take its course.


    As for relearning martial arts, it was something he could start immediately.


    Thomas and the Twelve Birds needed a master, and he needed one too.


    Finding a reliable martial arts expert to be the master of the eighth-floorbat room seemed like a


    viable n.


    "Gabriel!"


    Just as he was lost in thought, someone called out to him.


    The voice sounded slightly disdainful to him at first.


    However, as he turned around, his disdain turned into interest.


    The person calling him was Ava.


    Ava had finally returned to normal, transitioning from the gothic princess of death to the sweet and


    lovely Miss Ava.


    Her long, flowing hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her stunningly attractive face was adorned


    with two shallow dimples, adding a touch of yfulness to her charm.


    A simple white maxi dress entuated her purity.


    Coupled with her well-defined figure, she truly deserved the title of one of Silverwood''s four great


    beauties.


    "A goblin turned a beauty. That''s much better!" Gabriel grinned.


    If not for the fact that he didn''t feel a stronger connection with Ava, dating her would actually be


    quite enjoyable.


    Though, if there''s just a tiny gap in a rtionship, it was no easier to bridge than a chasm.


    And even with such a gap, one still chose to develop a rtionship, it would either be driven by


    physical attraction or in self-deception.


    "Ha! You''re to me for all this! I even spent thousands yesterday for a seven-digit Telegram


    ount!" Ava quipped, mimicking Gabriel''s posture as they squatted together, admiring thirteen


    shirtless men practicing theirbat skills.


    Finally, their training session had concluded.


    The men, drenched in sweat, showcased their masculine allure to the fullest.


    Even Ava, a girl quite particr about appearance, couldn''t help but be captivated and sneak a few


    more nces.


    "Mr. Gabriel, Miss Ava!"


    The rest of the crew had gone to freshen up.


    Only Thomas, still emanating the scent of sweat, approached Gabriel and Ava and greeted them.


    Gabriel nodded and said, "Keep up the good work, Tom. Over the next few days, I''ve got a


    challenging task for you."


    "What task?" Thomas perked up immediately.


    Gabriel didn''t sugarcoat it. He said, "I want you to join the Ghostly Purgatory Hall and take over as


    the head of Silverwood n, recing rence. Do you think you''re up for it?"