Andrew Walker let out an “oh,” pondering once more in his heart before slowly turning his head to fix his gaze on the smug-looking Samuel Warren, saying, “Then I’m afraid the Wan family will be disappointed this time, because I am not a useless person who can’t cultivate the Body Strengthening Technique…”

As soon as these words were spoken, all three people in the room, including Edward Walker, were completely stunned. Samuel Warren even stood up directly from his seat, glaring at Andrew Walker and shouting, “You’re saying you can cultivate the Body Strengthening Technique?”

Andrew Walker nodded slowly. “Exactly.”

“Haha…” Samuel Warren burst out laughing, pointing at Andrew Walker, rocking back and forth with laughter as if he was about to cry, unable to catch his breath, as if he had just witnessed something utterly ridiculous.

Andrew Walker wasn’t in a hurry either, simply watching Samuel Warren quietly, his gaze calm and composed, without the slightest hint of panic.

Under Andrew Walker’s steady gaze, Samuel Warren laughed a few more times before abruptly stopping, because under Andrew Walker’s stare, he suddenly had the illusion that he was a monkey jumping around making a fool of himself…

“You think just because you say you can cultivate the Body Strengthening Technique, we’ll believe you?” Samuel Warren pointed at Andrew Walker and said harshly, then immediately turned his head and shouted at Edward Walker, “Either you hand this kid over to me today, or you give up the restaurant and the shops. Hmph!”

Andrew Walker smiled faintly. “You seem to be in quite a hurry. Haven’t you considered that if you use the Empire’s Iron Law against me, but later discover that I am not the useless person you claim, nor a commoner, what consequences will you face?”

Once again, Samuel Warren was subdued by the calmness radiating from Andrew Walker, and he quickly thought it over in his mind, immediately feeling a bit hesitant, because what Andrew Walker said was indeed a problem. If Andrew Walker really could cultivate the Body Strengthening Technique, then he wouldn’t be a commoner. If Samuel Warren used the Empire’s Iron Law against Andrew Walker, that would be a violation of the law, and he would surely face severe punishment afterward. Although the punishment wouldn’t be fatal, was it really worth it for a useless kid from the Wu family…

“You really can cultivate the Body Strengthening Technique?”

Seeing Samuel Warren’s hesitation, Andrew Walker knew the other party was already somewhat intimidated, and nodded without hesitation. “Of course. Otherwise, do you think someone who truly can’t cultivate could seriously injure a practitioner at the fifth level of the Body Strengthening Technique?”

Samuel Warren and Thomas Quinn were both a bit stunned. That’s right—if he really was someone who couldn’t cultivate, how could this kid have broken several of Wan Qing’s ribs?

There was a faint excitement in Edward Walker’s eyes, but he didn’t ask. He guessed that perhaps Andrew Walker was lying to protect the Wu family’s shops and restaurant, and if he spoke up now, wouldn’t he give it away?

But after hearing Andrew Walker’s words, Edward Walker couldn’t help but feel a glimmer of hope. Could Andrew Walker really be able to cultivate?

After hesitating for a moment, Samuel Warren came back to his senses, glaring at Andrew Walker with a cold sneer. “If you really can cultivate the Body Strengthening Technique, then I really can’t do anything to you this time. But how will you prove you can cultivate it? Just by saying so?”

Andrew Walker laughed heartily. “Isn’t there a special appraisal center for determining Body Strengthening Technique levels? Wouldn’t the appraisal center be proof enough?”

Seeing how composed Andrew Walker was, Samuel Warren grew even more suspicious, but still wasn’t willing to let go of the meat already at his lips. Besides, he still didn’t believe Andrew Walker could cultivate the Body Strengthening Technique. If he could, he wouldn’t have been a useless person for so many years.

“Fine, let’s go to the appraisal center right now!”

Samuel Warren stood up, a cold sneer on his face. Was this kid trying to trick him?

But Andrew Walker didn’t move, just lightly pointed to his arm, which was still in a sling, and asked with a half-smile, “My hand is broken. There’s no way I can go for an appraisal right now… Scott Warren, aren’t you being a bit too hasty?”

Samuel Warren flew into a rage, glaring at Andrew Walker and shouting, “You brat, are you playing tricks on me?”

Andrew Walker shook his head and said calmly, “Of course not. But in my current state, there’s really no way to get appraised… My cultivation is shallow to begin with, and now with a broken arm, how could I possibly pass the appraisal?”

Samuel Warren stared at Andrew Walker darkly. “Then what do you suggest?”

Andrew Walker replied resolutely, “They say it takes a hundred days to heal bones and tendons. I only need one month. After one month, I’ll go to the appraisal center to have my cultivation level assessed. If after the appraisal I am not a cultivator, then our Wu family will hand over the restaurant and shops with both hands!”

Seeing the look on Andrew Walker’s face that brooked no argument, Samuel Warren felt even more uncertain and glanced up at Thomas Quinn.

Thomas Quinn frowned at Andrew Walker, as if deep in thought. Sensing Samuel Warren’s questioning gaze, Thomas Quinn turned his head and gave a subtle nod.

Seeing Thomas Quinn nod, Samuel Warren turned back and said harshly, “Fine, I’ll give you one month. But if you’re still a useless person who can’t cultivate after the appraisal, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

“It’s a deal!” Andrew Walker agreed without the slightest hesitation.

Samuel Warren then fixed his gaze on Edward Walker’s face. “Edward Walker, your son has said as much. What do you say?”