Power surged through Jun's veins as the ancient ring flared to life. His eyes snapped open, now blazing with an otherworldly blue light. The crushing weakness from his blood loss vanished, replaced by raw power flowing through every muscle.What's happening to me? Combat techniques and arcane knowledge flooded his mind – secrets that seemed to span centuries of American military history and beyond. The ring pulsed with each revelation, its golden surface etched with symbols that predated the nation itself.The guard dogs at Marcus's private kennel sensed the change, their trained aggression turning to primal fear. The alpha, a massive German Shepherd, lunged forward with bared teeth.Jun moved with impossible speed, his kick sending the dog flying into the chain-link fence. The crack of impact echoed through the compound."Impossible," Jun whispered, staring at his hands. My strength... it's increased beyond human limits.The remaining dogs retreated, whimpering. Their instincts recog

The jade box sat firmly in Jun’s hand, but the sudden hesitation from the clerk didn’t go unnoticed. The man’s eyes flicked between Jun’s simple, casual attire and the designer-clad Madeline Radcliffe and her spoiled daughter.A slow, uncertain frown formed on the clerk’s face.“I… I’m sorry, sir,” the clerk stammered. “But I need to confirm this purchase.”Jun’s eyes narrowed. “You already processed my payment.”Madeline let out a mock gasp, placing a hand on her chest like she’d just witnessed a great tragedy. “Oh dear, do you see this, Samantha?”Her daughter smirked. “It’s so embarrassing.”Madeline sighed dramatically. “It really is. I mean, imagine walking into a high-end store, pretending you can afford something, and actually expecting people to believe it.”The clerk straightened his back and cleared his throat. “Sir, this herb is very expensive. Are you certain you—”Jun’s expression turned ice cold. “Are you questioning my ability to pay after the transaction was approved?”

Sarah leaned back against the plush Italian leather, her fingers lazily tracing the rim of her wine glass. Tomorrow, everything would fall into place."Mother, everything is proceeding exactly as planned," she said smoothly, her voice carrying the arrogance of someone who had never known failure. "After tomorrow's Group A anniversary celebration, Jun won't be a problem anymore."Madeline’s voice crackled through the phone, her tone laced with doubt. "Are you certain? After what happened at Emerald Apothecary—"Sarah clicked her tongue, irritation flickering in her gaze. That? That was nothing."One embarrassing incident doesn't change anything," she cut in, inspecting her freshly manicured nails, painted the same shade of blood-red as her ambitions. "Marcus's father has everything under control."The soft sound of approaching footsteps made her lips curl. Right on time.Marcus entered the penthouse, his stride confident, cocky, as if he already owned the city. His expensive suit was s

The smack was effortless, almost as if Jun was just shooing away a fly, but surprisingly, the power it carried was otherworldly. The burly guard, who seemed to weigh more than two ordinary men combined, was lifted off the ground like he weighed nothing and sent flying several meters away. It was like watching a kite slip from its owner's grasp and soar into the distance. He didn’t stop until he crashed into the wall over twenty meters away.BOOM!THUD!The deafening sound of the guard colliding with the wall, followed by the heavy thump of him hitting the floor, echoed throughout the place.Silence.Stunned silence. Everyone’s stunned gazes darted between the security guard sprawled on the floor and Jun, who stood there casually, as if he hadn’t just sent a man flying across the room. Sarah's mouth hung open in shock. Beside her, Marcus’s eyes were wide, almost comically so, like a pair of saucers. It was as though time itself had paused, trapping everyone in a moment of sheer di

Hearing the crowd's words, Marcus’s ego swelled. A pleased smile stretched across his face as he puffed out his chest even more. If there was ever a human equivalent of a peacock, Marcus was the perfect embodiment. Beside him, Sarah’s lips curled into a proud smile. She felt pleased with the man she had chosen. Marcus wasn’t just any man—he was someone so remarkable that others couldn’t help but sing his praises. How could that nobody, Jun, ever measure up?At the thought of Jun, her smile instantly disappeared, replaced by a scowl. She shot him a withering look and sneered, "Do you see that, Jun? This is what a real man looks like! A piece of trash like you could never be compared to Marcus. Don't think just because you somehow got your hands on that card and sneaked in here you're anywhere near his level."Marcus smirked, his voice dripping with arrogance. "Hmph! Could he ever? He belongs at the bottom while I continue to soar. Once I get the new chairman's signature, the deal wil