chapter 34 Declare ===

"Husband!" "Dad!" Upon seeing Ian accompanied by a large group of people, the wealthy woman and the portly man immediately burst into tears and shouted, intending to rise and approach Ian. However, before the mother and son could stand, Humphrey coldly commanded, "Stay kneeling!" Snapped! Overwhelmed by his imposing presence, the mother and son quickly knelt back down! A cool breeze swept through, causing Humphrey's ear-length hair to sway and the hem of his black windbreaker to flutter. He stood there, towering like a mountain and as cold as snow. Paying no attention to the fleet of luxury cars or the intimidating men in black. When Ian witnessed his wife and children kneeling before Humphrey, their faces were marked with scars and a surge of anger threatened to burst from his chest! His expression was so dark it could almost drip water. The Youngblood family is prominent in Lymelathe City. Billions in assets! Hundreds in attendance! Thousands depend on them for food! Previously, Youngblood family members always walked with arrogance. Who would dare to challenge them when they bullied others? Yesterday, his playboy brother was publicly slapped fueling his rage! Today, his wife and son were attacked by an unknown assailant, intensifying his anger! "Boy, dare you demand my family to kneel? You're ignorant of consequences!" Ian advanced, too furious for words, shouting and gesturing, "Hit me!" Let them breathe, I want them to realize that the repercussions of crossing the Youngblood family cannot be resolved by merely perishing!" On Ian's left and right sides, over twenty burly men dressed in black were grinning and advancing towards Humphrey! "Sister-in-law, step back," Humphrey inclined his head and whispered to Jini. Jini nodded upon hearing this and took a few steps back. "You insolent brat, daring to lay hands on Master Youngblood's kin. Allow me to instruct you in proper conduct!" In the next instant, the foremost black-clad man bellowed coldly and delivered a forceful kick to Humphrey's waist. This individual was skilled, possessing formidable leg strength. A kick from him could easily incapacitate an ordinary person, leaving them gasping on the ground for an extended period. A cold smirk played at the corner of Humphrey's mouth. Swiftly, he lifted his leg and countered the man's attack with an equally precise kick! The two legs met in a sudden collision! Boom! The man's leg was akin to a piece of decaying wood, abruptly bending in the opposite direction, resulting in a broken tibia! "Ah!!" A scream escaped the man's lips. With his legs contorted unnaturally, he struggled to maintain balance. His body spiraled 180 degrees through the air, his head hitting the ground like a felled onion. Instantly losing consciousness, he lay unresponsive, unsure of his state of being. Meanwhile, as the man continued his aerial rotation, the second black-clad man's fist struck Humphrey forcefully on the temple! Humphrey shifted his gaze to meet the assailant's face. His punch was unleashed, yet in that instant, he caught sight of his comrade's leg shattering. Panic set in. Consequently, though his strikes remained potent, they lacked their initial drive. "Weakling, now that you've opted to engage, fear shall be your greatest adversary." Humphrey uttered coldly, seizing the man's fist and, with a resounding crack, breaking the wrist down to the bone. With a swift kick, the individual appeared to have been struck by a speeding car. His body was propelled backward, colliding with four or five individuals in succession, akin to bowling pins, causing them all to collapse to the ground, spewing blood! Hiss! Hiss! Hiss! The fierce countenances of the remaining men in black instantly shifted, their advancing forms coming to an abrupt halt. Large droplets of icy sweat trickled down each man's temples. Dread. A sense of dread at the inability to keep up quickly spread through them. Amidst the chaos, the mother and son, the portly man, and the affluent woman were so terrified that their screams echoed incessantly. In a matter of moments, their gazes dulled and their bodies quivered like leaves. A yellow fluid trickled from between his legs, seeping into the blue-tiled floor. Ian observed the scene with a steely gaze, his breath quickening and uneven, his hands involuntarily balling into fists, though they trembled slightly. Throughout the ordeal, Humphrey remained unmoved. Observing the black-clad men falter in their resolve to attack, he lifted his gaze to meet Ian's eyes. His eyes were cold and ruthless, and his aura was terrifying! Ian couldn't help but swallow his saliva, not wanting to be suppressed by Humphrey, so he hummed and said, "You are quite capable of fighting. However, in this society, you can't show off your power just by being able to fight!" After saying that, he reached out from behind his waist and took out a pistol! As soon as he raised the gun in his hand, Humphrey suddenly passed through the men in black and appeared in front of Ian! Everyone present didn't even know how Humphrey got there! Ian's pupils shrank suddenly, and before his mind could react, the gun in his hand had already reached Humphrey's hand. Humphrey played with the pistol and said calmly, "This is a kindergarten, and the children in it are the future flowers of the motherland. Isn't it good to play with guns here?" Ian was frightened and said with a stiff face, "What you said is indeed not good." The words just fell. "Boom!" Humphrey shot Ian in the thigh! Then you still planned to take it out? "Uh-huh!" Ian groaned miserably, falling to his knees, pressing the wound with his hand, and sweating profusely on his forehead. "Who are you?" Looking up again at Humphrey's handsome and indifferent face, Ian completely collapsed! Humphrey raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth, squatted down slowly, looked directly into Ian's eyes, and said softly, "You should know me. After all, didn't I just beat your brother yesterday?" Ian's expression changed, he suddenly raised his head and looked at Jini! Just now, he was only thinking about his wife and children, wanting to quickly kill Humphrey, but he ignored Jini. If you look closely at this moment, isn't that Dempsey's widow? Looking at Humphrey, Ian gritted his teeth and said, "So it's you! Are you here specifically to harm my wife and children? They say no harm will come to the family, so if you have any ideas, just come to me. Why are you causing trouble for them?" Humphrey couldn't help but laugh, his laughter a little sarcastic. "You misunderstood me about this. It was your wife and child who provoked me because of their foul mouths. I didn't know who she was before she called you." Ian was shocked, yet he didn't question Humphrey's words. He understands his wife's temperament all too well. With a deep breath, Ian inquired, "What is it that you seek?" Humphrey standing up, gazed down at Ian with disdain and uttered icily, "We shall address the issues concerning you and the Youngblood family at a later time. Today, right here, I am setting an example to instill fear in others." "Setting an example to instill fear?" Ian's heart sank. Scanning the surroundings, Humphrey eyed the onlookers with a sense of dread. Among them were parents escorting their children to school, vigilant kindergarten security guards, school administrators, and teachers discreetly observing from a distance, and numerous young children aged four, five, or six! Abruptly, he reached out, seized Ian's hair, and dragged him through the streets like a lifeless creature. From the west side of the kindergarten entrance to the east side. Ian let out a pitiful scream, engulfed in humiliation. A trail of blood marked the gunshot wound on his leg! "Every single one of you, heed my words!" Humphrey shouted furiously, his voice echoing for miles around! As the War Lord of The North, he stood alone on the grand stage, his words reaching millions! And what about this place? "From this day forward, Selena has a father! Her father is me! If anyone dares claim my daughter is fatherless, if anyone dares bring her harm again, Ian of the Youngblood family, a prestigious clan, will be a harsh lesson for you! Do you comprehend everything?" He exuded regality, akin to a monarch, carrying Ian, a revered figure, and asserting his supreme authority to all! The preeminent king of the Shine in Cathysia! His daughter ought to be the princess of all constellations! He vowed to never let today's events recur! It was only then that Jini understood Humphrey's unwavering resolve. A surge of warmth emanated from her chest, tugging at her heartstrings, her nose suddenly tingling. She covered her mouth, her eyes were red, and her tears fell instantly. In kindergarten, Selena stood at the teaching building's door with a small pink schoolbag on her back, her cute little face stunned. "Dad, Dad," she whispered.