Kim excused herself and left the office.As Ansel was also about to leave the office after telling Thora that her water was safe for use when he heard Thora's voice and stopped.He stopped walking and turned to face her.She asked him to sit down, so he sat across from her and leaned back in his chair. Checking the water for purity without any equipment had been exhausting for Ansel. He had to rely solely on his own senses and knowledge, making the task more time-consuming.The effort he had put in to ensure that Thora was not being poisoned had left him mentally drained.He had used his inner energy and the system had also granted him something called the Hafling eyes.It was now easier for him to see things that humans wouldn't be able to see without a microscope.He had tested this skill in the restroom but it turned out that it also exhausted most of Qi.Ansel let out a small yawn, but he became instantly alert when he saw Thora's pale skin and the way her eyes were fixed on him.
As Ansel got to the dark corners of the alley, he saw five men surrounding a wounded man which he immediately recognized to be Justin Li.He had been beating so badly and could hardly lift his head up to see Ansel."Hit him one more time and face my wrath!" Ansel said coldly, his voice projecting in the alley.The men who were assaulting Justin Li halted their blows and turned to face Ansel, whose calm demeanor was in contrast to the chaos of the moment. His hands were tucked casually in his pockets, exuding an aura of quiet confidence.Beside him was snake Li who looked like he had just gotten back from hell.One of the five gangsters smirked and taunted Snake Li, “So, this is the hero you’ve brought to save you?”The rest of the men joined in his laughter, their eyes fixed on Ansel with a mixture of mockery and disbelief.They had expected the Li brothers to bring a strong huger person and not some ordinary man.Snake Li's voice brimmed with pride as he declared, "Brother Ansel has
The next day, grandfather Kian summoned Ansel to his room.It was a private room which was similar to an office.Ansel went ahead to meet grandfather Kian who was sitting on the chair.He soon spotted Chris who was sitting by grandfather Kian's side.Surprisingly, Chris was not in the angry mood he usually saw him.He was looking all happy and bubbly.Ansel took a seat before greeting grandfather Kian.His face broke into a wide, genuine smile as he greeted Grandfather Kian with a cheerful “Good morning, grandfather! Happy weekend!” It was the weekend and the weather was looking so great outside.As the sun’s rays filtered through the window, they illuminated Ansel's features, accentuating the cheerful glint in his eyes and the bright smile that lingered on his face. Ansel casually accepted a cup of steaming tea from a maid who had been standing in the room. He took the cup with a polite nod and a smile."Thank you" Ansel mouthed.Grandfather Kian was also in a great mood, he was lo
Ansel’s shock was evident as he exclaimed, “Fifty thousand dollars?! That’s outrageous!” His words were directed towards the shop attendant, who he had assumed to be the owner. “This is pure robbery!” he added.Chris on the other hand was impatiently waiting for Ansel to get humiliated.He decided to find something to say in order to fuel the conversation.The shop owner’s gaze conveyed a subtle accusation as she scrutinized Ansel. She figured out that he wasn't going to pay a dime.How could she have been so foolish?Compared to Chris, Ansel’s casual look and modest clothing made him seem from a different, more ordinary social class..She should have never worn the wrist watch for him in the first place.The shop owner wasted no time in reaching for the telephone, her eyes never leaving Ansel. “Call the police right away,” she commanded, her tone authoritative.Ansel could hardly believe his ears, was the woman really going to arrest him for a crime he didn't commit?He looked over
Ansel's eyes gleamed with a fierce intensity as he gazed at the shop assistant and the policemen who were so quick to judge him.His smirk grew wider and his voice dripped with malice. "You think you can humiliate me? Or… mock me with your petty tricks?"The shop assistant's eyes widened in terror, still trying to snap out of the shock.She couldn't believe she had underestimated Ansel's power. She felt a pang of pity for Chris, who had sent her on this death errand. 'This man must be a powerful heir,' she thought to herself. 'I should have never crossed him.'On the other hand, the policemen soon realized their mistake and tried to apologize, but Ansel wasn't having it. "Kiss my feet, policemen. We made a bet!" he demanded, his voice cold.Ansel's cold words made them take a few steps backwards. At first, they wanted to protest, but Ansel's gaze was terrifying and in the end, they knew they had no choice.If they didn't kiss the man's feet then they would definitely lose their jobs.
Ansel's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger as he struggled to maintain his composure. He balled his fist and took a deep breath before speaking."Prove it, Chris," Ansel said, his voice low and even. "Prove to everyone that I'm crazy. You are making things up!"Chris scoffed harshly upon hearing Ansel's challenging words, he stood his ground, his eyes flashing with defiance. "You think I am making things up, Ansel? That's ridiculous! … Everyone…He's been acting strange for weeks, and now he's accusing me of lying. Can't you see how crazy he is?"Chris smiled smugly when he saw his granduncle nod his head in agreement, he figured out that if he portrayed Ansel as crazy in the presence of everyone then Ansel could get kicked out of the mansion and their lives could go back to the way it used to be.And for their lives to go back to the way it used to be, then Ansel would have to leave their family for good.Meanwhile, the rest of the family members exchanged worried glances, unsur
The following days flew by effortlessly, with Thora and Ansel's bond growing stronger by the day. With more time to himself, Ansel focused on mastering his system's skills. He carefully reviewed the list on the virtual screen, exploring the wide range of skills in his system.The system had granted him four skills after he successfully saved four men in the space of a few days.It appeared that saving people from the brink of death was the trigger for the system to automatically grant Ansel new skills.Just like when he saved Justin Li and Snake Li from near-death, he had unlocked two skills, but didn't check them that day.And after saving two more men, he was granted two extra skills.When Ansel had seen how the system granted him extra skills, he had gone on a secret mission at night to save as many people as he could with a mask on.Ansel controlled the virtual screen and tapped on the notification bar.[Toxin shield][Energy control][Cell renewal][Medicine mastery]The four s
"Lower your weapons! Stand down, now!" Vinny bellowed, his voice piercing the air as he raised his hands, palms outwards, towards the special task force members. The sound of guns being cocked and safeties released had sent a jolt of adrenaline through him, and he knew he had to act fast to prevent a disastrous misunderstanding.A hundred humans stood together, surrounded by the eerie landscape of the strange world.The task force men glanced at their own commander, awaiting a signal. With a slight nod, they received the confirmation they needed, and their weapons were slowly, cautiously lowered.On the other hand, Zach had been on his usual routine of checking the area for any trespassers.When they heard the loud trumpet, they had initially thought that a large beast had encroached their space.Zach gathered hundreds of soldiers and they all held weapons.But as they got closer, the distinctive scent reached their nose.It was different from the usual scent of the people in their vi