The Understated Dragon Lord
Chapter 221 Ryan's Request

Chapter 221 Ryan's Request

Ryan approached Daniel with a sense of urgency. "Daniel, we can't let Woods become thepresident of Martial Club United! He will act without restraint if he does."

Having witnessed Woods's formidable abilities, Jessica naturally wouldn't allow Daniel to enter thering. That was her man up for grabs, and she couldn't bear any threats to him. She flatly refused.

"Ryan, who heads Martial Club United is your affair. Daniel's my assistant, and I absolutely forbidhim from getting involved in this!"

As she spoke, Jessica turned her gaze sharply to Daniel. "If you dare go up there, I'll break yourlegs myself!"

Ryan could only look at Daniel with a plea in his eyes, hoping he would ignore Jessica's commandsthis time. At the same time, he regretted ever sending that invitation. He shouldn't have given it toJessica; he should've asked Daniel directly.

Women, especially pretty ones, just end up causing trouble, he thought bitterly.

"You can stop looking at me, Ryan! I can’t help you! I dare not disobey Jessica’s words. If I do, shemight actually break my legs—or worse, I might end up sleeping on the couch tonight."

Sleep on the couch? Ryan immediately understood the gist of what Daniel was implying. He hadlong suspected that the relationship between Daniel and Jessica was not simply that of presidentand assistant, and now he could confirm that Daniel was no ordinary assistant – he was under 24-hour surveillance.

Unable to withstand this tension any longer, Brittany interjected with scorn. “Ryan, you'reoverestimating this country bumpkin. He has some fighting skills, and maybe he could win against

Justin if luck was on his side. But do you know who Woods is? He's one of The 72 and rankedseventh.

How can this country boy possibly defeat a top martial artist like that? If this country bumpkin daresto step on that platform, Woods will slay him with a single claw. He's always been a coward, afraidof death. He definitely won't dare to go up there. No matter how you plead with him, he won’t acceptthe challenge!”

Brittany’s harsh words were meant to provoke Daniel since she actually wanted him to enter the ringthe most. The country boy surely wouldn't stand a chance against Woods, and even if Daniel didn'tget killed, he might at least end up with a broken arm. It'd relieve her pent-up frustrations.

Additionally, Brittany longed to see Daniel lose: a defeat that would make her ecstatic. Just one lossfor the country boy, one substantial mishap, and she could soar with joy.

Jessica, being astute, quickly caught onto Brittany’s intentions and sharply reprimanded her, "Shutyour mouth!"

With a playful stick out of her tongue, Brittany fell silent, no longer provoking the discussion.

Failing to get Daniel's consent, Ryan reluctantly stepped onto the stage himself. As he went up,Woods immediately began to mock him, "Hey, isn't this the former president of Martial Club United?Aren't you too old to fight?"

Ryan replied coolly, giving Woods a chilly stare, "Whether I can still fight, you'll soon replace out. MartialClub United is an alliance of just warriors, and you must not become the president here!"