The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 494

Avery, a clever woman, was playing a balancing act. She desperately wanted to save her father but also didn't want Pork to suffer too much. Therefore, she made a decision—if Daniel teased Pork even a bit, she would whack him with the hanger. Having been a mother for over twenty years and unable to bring herself to strike her daughter, Avery found gratification in smacking this willing scapegoat. There was something satisfying about disciplining her "son," especially someone as resilient and thick-skinned as Daniel.

At the window, Pork had begrudgingly laid down. His reluctant posture was significantly different from the turtle Daniel had drawn. Daniel approached with the hanger and swung it with a flick of his wrist.

"Whack!"

The hanger landed heavily on Pork's backside.

"Ah!" Pork screamed, then turned and shouted at Daniel, "You damn country boy, you’ve got some nerve hitting me!"

"My mom's always been bold. If she’s not afraid to hit me, why would she hesitate to hit you? Now, lay down right, stick your butt up higher—just like the turtle I drew."

"Why should I?"

"Do you want to save your grandpa or not?"

"Country boy, make no mistake. If you don't save my grandpa, you’ll see what I do to you. But even if you do save him, I'll still settle the score. I'll make sure mom uses that hanger on you, blooming your backside and beating the crap out of you!"

As Pork spat out threats, he complied with Daniel's instructions. Daniel picked up a brush, muttered under his breath, and began drawing on Pork’s face.

"What are you doing?" Pork asked.