In the bidding for the next few medicinal herbs, Evan repeatedly drove up the price on the disheveled man several more times. This left Evan puzzled - how could this person's intelligence be so low? Failing to learn from being duped once, could he truly be such a fool?In truth, it wasn't that the disheveled man lacked intelligence, but rather that he found himself in an impossible situation. These herbs were truly once-in-a-lifetime finds, crucial for enhancing his abilities.He had already lost any chance of winning Daisy's affection, and he couldn't bear to lose this opportunity to increase his power as well. Unable to have both the bear's paw and the fish, he had to choose between the beauty and strength!And Evan had chosen this precise moment to throw a wrench in his plans, ensuring that his $600 million in gold bricks and $200 million check wouldn't even last until the auction of the thousand-year ginseng. Forget the ginseng - he couldn't even secure the penultimate item, the h

However, he merely scoffed:"Miss Daisy, haven't you learned your lesson? Yesterday, when you accused me of harassment, you also had your guards surround me. I took them down one by one with a single punch each. Why repeat such a foolish act? Rest assured, I won't be showing any gentlemanly restraint today!""If you have an issue, deal with me. After all, I'm the cause of this entire situation," Daisy glared at the disheveled man before turning to Evan with a soft gaze. "Evan, you should go. I'm a girl, and the CEO of Clark Group, surrounded by bodyguards. He wouldn't dare harm me if I stay!"Evan was torn between laughter and exasperation!How could he, a grown man, need protection from a young girl?If anything, he should be protecting her!Besides, hadn't the disheveled man just declared he'd abandon all gentlemanly behavior? Hadn't she heard?Gently pulling Daisy behind him, he smiled, "It's alright, I can handle this. As long as I'm here, I won't leave you alone!""But you don't

As the self-proclaimed Clairvoyant Physician vanished from sight, Evan nonchalantly snapped his fingers, causing the temperature in the grand hall to surge back to normal. With another snap, the thin layer of frost encasing Daisy and her entourage shattered into a kaleidoscope of shimmering light before dissipating entirely.It was as if time had rewound to the instant before their icy imprisonment, leaving no trace of the extraordinary events that had just transpired."What's happening?" Daisy and her guards finally completed their interrupted sentence, only to find the disheveled stranger had vanished without a trace."Where did he go?" Daisy's eyes widened in bewilderment, a sentiment mirrored by her equally perplexed security detail. Their memories remained frozen at the moment before their glacial captivity, leaving a disconcerting gap in their recollection.Evan responded with an air of casual indifference, "He departed, likely realizing he was outmatched.""Is that so?" Daisy's

As Evan approached, the developer felt the crushing weight lift from his shoulders. He scrambled to his feet, urgently whispering, "You must leave! This man is not to be trifled with!""Leave? Why would I do that?" Evan's eyes glowed with an otherworldly light. "I came here specifically to meet him."The Elite Soldier cast a disdainful glance at Evan, leisurely extracting a cigarette from his pocket. He lit it with practiced ease, blowing a perfect smoke ring before addressing Evan."You came to see me?" he scoffed. "What gives you the right? I'll admit, you're quite the looker and seem formidable—a protagonist type, even. But alas, you've arrived in an era that already has its Elite Soldier. There's no need for a false hero like yourself. Pity, really."Evan fought the urge to laugh. How many of these self-proclaimed protagonists would he encounter? Did they never pause to examine their actions? What kind of hero bullied and intimidated others?"You'll soon discover whether I'm worth

"You're a demon!" The Elite Soldier howled. "How does killing me make you any different from what I was?"Evan's lips curled into an enigmatic smile. "Who said anything about killing you? I never mentioned such a thing. You've been jumping to conclusions this entire time.""Then what do you want from me? What price must I pay?""I simply want you to live as an ordinary mortal," Evan stated, his gaze piercing. "You're unworthy of your abilities. I told someone else the same thing today—with great power comes great responsibility. But for individuals like you, greater power only leads to greater harm to society. Therefore, you must become a mere mortal."The Elite Soldier recoiled as if doused with ice water. He clutched his head, curling into a ball as he screamed, "No! I can't bear to live as an insignificant ant. That's worse than death!"But his protests were futile.Evan extended his hand, condensing the surrounding moisture into a single droplet. With a gentle gesture, he sent it