Boom!In a luxurious mansion, an explosion rang out. One of the walls collapsed, and a dark figure was flung out from the ruins.A middle-aged man of over forty with a slightly rotund figure and a catfish mustache was thrown out. His face was pale, and his mouth spat out a few mouthfuls of fresh blood. His eyes were resentful as he glared at the young man standing before him."Who are you? How dare you barge into my house and attack me?"The young man didn't answer, slowly stepping forward until he stood before the rotund middle-aged man. Then, his voice broke the silence, colder than ice."Waldo Yi, the third-ranked assassin of Trio Star. Over a half-month ago, you participated in the assassination of a Dragon Guardian team
In a pitch-black alley, not a soul in sight,Two figures struggled, clumsily staggering across the wall.Despite their clothes being torn and fresh blood continuously dripping onto the ground,They did not dare stop, instead speeding towards a spot on the main road.After a while, noticing no pursuers behind them, they both let out a sigh of relief.After a bit longer, feeling more than half of their stamina had returned, they looked at each other, eyes filled with confusion.They had yet to expect the enemy to find the location of the temporary hotel they had booked.Furthermore, their assassination target was much more formidable tha
Buzz...Buzz...Suddenly, Ethan's mind was bombarded with a buzzing sound, as if the world around him had plunged into a shadowy abyss.Then, he found himself in an entirely alien dimension. The surroundings, albeit strange, carried traces of ancient aesthetics."Where am I?"Struggling to consolidate his focus, Ethan could perceive that the spiritual energy within this realm was hundreds of thousands of times more potent than the world outside. More so, the walls around him were engraved with oddly familiar scripts.However, a spectral figure materialized before Ethan could regain his composure, its face aged and wrinkled, squinting in his direction."Mortal, why have you awoken me?"The apparition's ability to speak directly startled Ethan somewhat."Who are you?""Hmm? Don't you recognize me? I am the spirit of this tower. You may address me as the Piercing Heaven Taoist!"As he spoke, the phantom raised its head and puffed out its chest, clasping hands behind, a demeanor exuding al
Knock, knock!While Ethan was lost in thought, there was a sudden knock on the door.Startled, Ethan slowly opened his eyes. "Who's there?"Hearing footsteps outside, Ethan had an inkling of who it might be. But he was not entirely sure. After all, it was past two in the morning; why would she come looking for him?A pause, then a voice answered, "It's me. Aren't you asleep yet? Can we talk for a bit?"Recognizing Londyn's voice, Ethan's brow furrowed slightly. But after a moment's consideration, he rose and opened the door.At this moment, Londyn stood outside, garbed in pajamas, her feet ensconced in slippers, her countenance tinged with an edge of worry.Observing Londyn's anxious stance, Ethan could not help but scrutinize her with a hint of suspicion, a curious gaze in his eyes."What brings you to me?!"Regarding Ethan's frosty demeanor, a certain aloofness woven within, a tumultuous flutter crept in Londyn's chest, her lips incessantly pressed together in a tense line.However,
Seeing Londyn's flustered figure, Ethan's face wore a peculiar expression. But before he could respond, she stumbled against the table leg, crashing onto the floor.This time, Ethan couldn't react in time because the distance between them was too great. When he turned around, Londyn held her toe, wincing in pain."Ouch..."Ethan's heart was tinged with amusement, but he dared not laugh aloud. Instead, he approached her with a severe face, asking softly, "Are you alright?"Londyn looked up at him, their eyes meeting. Her face flushed even redder, and a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance filled her, but she knew not how to reply.Sensing her discomposure, Ethan's eyes shifted slightly. Without waiting for her reaction, he suddenly stooped down and grabbed her in his arms.Startled and afraid, she wanted to struggle, but Ethan's voice suddenly whispered in her ear."Don't squirm. Let me carry you to bed."Hearing him say this and feeling his strong arms tightly holding her, she didn'
"Director, are you there?"Just as Londyn arrived at her office, the voice of her new secretary drifted in from outside. As a new employee, she appeared timid and could only stand out and call in.Hearing this, Londyn couldn't help but softly respond, "The door isn't locked. Please, come in."Hearing Londyn's voice in response, the new secretary exhaled softly. She delicately opened the office door and approached Londyn, speaking in a lowered voice."Director, the security guard downstairs just called to report that a man named Darius Byner has come to see you. What should we do? Should we let him up?"Hearing the secretary's inquiry, a hint of astonishment washed over Londyn, her eyes glancing upward at the woman."Darius Byner? Who is that?"Despite working in the cosmetics and jewelry industry for several years, Darius Byner was alien to Londyn. Moreover, the fact that he sought her out at this time evoked an acute sense of skepticism.But before the secretary could reply, the shri
Lissandra's kick was ferocious, leaving Carwyn Edwards feeling like his "testicle" had been shattered. Enraged, he grabbed his lower parts, pointing at Lissandra while howling.Yet Lissandra was not scared. Instead, she looked even more ferocious, stomping down hard on Carwyn's foot with her heel."Ah!!!"Her heel was sharp, and she had put her full force behind it. Carwyn felt as though his foot was pierced through, and he screamed in agony, tears and snot threatening to flow."Mother, it hurts so much!"Hopping on one foot and clutching the other, Carwyn was furious, pointing at Lissandra and roaring,"You damn fools, what are you standing there for? Grab this stinking woman for me! If I don't deal with her today, I swear I'm not an Edwards!"Seeing his minions standing idly by, Carwyn was livid.Hearing his shout, his underlings finally reacted. The black-clad men charged forward, intending to surround Lissandra's group."What do you think you're doing? Get lost!"Seeing them appro
Half an hour later, a frantic Darius arrived. Initially, he had considered the inspection routine and non-urgent. However, as the entire building was cordoned off and the offices' managers kept calling him, he realized the situation was far from what he had initially thought.Therefore, the countenance of Darius at this very moment was indeed one of sheer alarm. He knew not whom he had offended or why such an ostentatious display was made.But as he raced to the office of Londyn, finding her in cheerful conversation with Lissandra and Captain Andrew over cups of coffee, the color of Darius's face turned pale, now flushed."Captain Andrew, what means this action?" he demanded, his voice trembling angrily. "My company has always conducted itself with utmost legality, paying taxes in full measure to your authorities. Why, then, this sudden intrusion? This hasty sealing of my property? Can you not provide me a clear explanation?"Though inwardly seething with anger, Darius dared not overs