Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade
Chapter 1073

Chapter 1073 Ambush

Sensing the murderous intent emanating from Alex, Peyton broke out in goosebumps and dared not tell a single lie in front of Alex.

To survive, Peyton truthfully relayed everything Hadriel had said to Alex. He even told Alex about Barry's death.

Alex put Peyton down as a trace of regret flashed across his eyes. He didn't expect the old man who had rescued him to die just like that before he could repay the latter.

Peyton, who was thrown to the ground, gazed at Alex, who was lost in thought. A cunning look flitted across his eyes. This young man put me to shame in front of my disciples. How can I accept this humiliation?

Seizing the moment while Alex was distracted, Peyton unsheathed a dagger from his waist. The weapon's blade reflected the sunlight and gave off a spine-chilling glint.

Peyton's eyes gleamed coldly as he gripped the dagger. The next instant, he thrust the pointy end at Alex's heart, that single maneuver deciding the success or failure of his ambush.

If Alex were killed, it would be a triumphant moment for Peyton. However, even if he were to fail, Peyton believed he could escape Alex's clutches since he possessed the capabilities of peak phase Master Realm and Stygian Sect's Light Moves.

Watching the dagger in his hand getting closer and closer to Alex's heart. Peyton almost grinned ear to ear.

All of a sudden, Alex moved sideways, causing Peyton to miss. The latter cursed inwardly and instinctively tried to run away, but only then did he notice a large hand had grabbed his back. "Trying to kill me?" Alex asked frostily.

Hearing that hair-raising question, Peyton felt as if he had fallen into an ice pit, his body shivering uncontrollably. He knew he was done for that day.

"No, no. I dare not do it again. Will you please spare me? I beg you." At that moment, Peyton pleaded relentlessly, completely devoid of the dignity of a sect leader, as he was utterly frightened by Alex. Alex curled his lips into a sneer. He had never shown mercy to those who wanted to take his life. Without any hesitation, he snapped Peyton's neck in one fluid motion and casually tossed the man's body aside like trash.

Garett, standing at one side, was completely dumbfounded. He wondered if the Alex before him was still the amiable Mr. Jefferson he knew. The aura Alex exuded when executing Peyton was no different from that of a devil Garett knew the young man wouldn't harm him, but still, he couldn't help but shudder.

The man who had called their sect leader to stand up for them slumped to the ground in fear and shook uncontrollably. He was terrified by Alex to his core.

Previously, the man in the lead was unafraid of Alex because he was under the assumption their sect leader would back them up. He thought Alex wouldn't dare to kill them no matter how daring he was: However, the scene earlier had shattered his worldview. The sect leader, whom they had always revered, couldn't even retaliate when matched up against Alex, not to mention ended up having his neck twisted.

Now that his entire belief system was ruined, the man in the lead was scared out of his wits. He curled up in a corner, trembling and trying not to make a sound, fearing that Alex would notice him and then

slaughter him too.

Alex glanced at the man in the corner and walked over. He booted the latter's leg and said, "I'll give you ten minutes. Make all the phone calls you want to contact whoever else you think can back you up. I'm ready to entertain them at any time. Naturally, I also have a second option for you."