The hound Double Trouble went to smell the Silence Pill for a few seconds. Luckily, Silence Pill was coated with sugar on its surface and thus it attracted the hound very much.“Take it, Double Trouble,” said Edward in a low voice with a wide grin on his face. “I promise it tastes good.”Upon hearing Edward utter his name, the ferocious hound’s heart skipped a beat. The young man standing before him was a complete stranger, but for some inexplicable reason, the hound felt an undeniable connection with him.It looked like the young man could be trusted. Without a second thought, the hound lowered his head and licked the Silence Pill on the ground with great fervor.The Silence Pill was easy to dissolve. Upon touching the saliva of the hound, it melted away instantly and a sweet taste soon filled his senses. The hound quickly felt a wave of gratitude toward Edward, who had proved to be a reliable ally anyway.The hound attempted to thank Edward with a resounding bark, but to his dismay,
"You are Derek, a level-two hitman at the Sloth Gang. Am I right?” Edward said with a sly grin. Turning to the fat man, he added, “And you are David, you are a level-three hitman working for the Sloth Gang. You were notorious for your indolence before joining the gang, so I guess that puts you one notch above the scrawny Derek.” Derek and David exchanged a surprised glance, wondering how this stranger knew their positions in the gang. They were starting to believe that Edward might be one of them, but they weren’t fully convinced yet. “Why’d you come alone, and without wheels?” David asked, perplexed. “Our big brother wants to keep things on the down-low. We can’t draw too much attention, you know. It’s all about safety and discretion,” Edward replied, affecting a nonchalant air. “Fair enough. Well, come with us. The goods are in the room, but can you handle them all by yourself?” Dereck challenged him. “No sweat. Don’t let my handsome face fool you. You know, I’m not just a pre
“I promise I’ll beat your big brother black and blue, too,” Edward shot back. “Do you want me to burn two of you into ashes, don’t you?”Hearing that, David and Derek instinctively flinched.“If you two don’t want to die, now beat it!” shouted Edward.“Don’t get too above yourself. My big brother will come to you soon!”With that, David and Derek immediately beat a hasty retreat, totally defeated, leaving Edward alone in the room with the sack beside him.With a flutter in his eyes, he was amazed to find there was a new text message on the screen.[Congratulations! You’ve almost accomplished the mission. If you want to get it done fully, you’ll have to find a small black wooden box hidden somewhere in the room.]‘A black wooden box?’ thought Edward, ‘What’s it used for? I guess there must be some drugs in it.’[Find it and check it out yourself.]Edward decided to find the box first before he went to unleash the bag and let the girl inside out. Since the room was big and dark, he thou
This time, Edward decided to take a loss of 5,000 dollars. Thus, he bought 10 lots of EURUSD, and set a stop loss of 50 pips.[Well done! Trading is a probabilistic game. Be patient and good luck to you. Also, I have some good news to tell you. You had a good fight against those two hitmen from the Sloth Gang just now, and you won. Because of that, your personal status has changed a little bit. You can check it out now!]‘Oh?’ said Edward, ‘That’s great!’In a flash, with a flutter in his eyes, he quickly brought up his status data on the screen before him.[Sloth Index: 99%, shown by a crimson progress bar filled to 99%][Wrath Index: 100%, shown by a fully-filled scarlet progress bar][Gluttony Index: 89%, shown by a brown progress bar filled to 89%][Lust Index: 79%, shown by a red progress bar filled to 79%][Envy Index: 70%, shown by a green progress bar filled to 70%][Pride Index: 75%, shown by a purple progress bar filled to 75%][Greed Index: 100%, shown by a long, fully-fill
Unexpectedly, Lily turned out to be a whiz in the kitchen. In no time, the aroma of her cooking filled the room, making Edward's stomach growl like a caged beast.He had to avert his attention to ignore his hunger. Therefore, he let his eyes fall on those artworks adorning the walls. One of them named ‘Hope’ immediately piqued his interest. It showcased a lone ship navigating the boundless sea with unwavering determination. It was a visual representation of the courage to keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles.As he was lost in the masterpiece of Lily’s sister, his stomach reminded him of its emptiness once again. Fortunately, Lily saved the day by representing a platter of juicy sausages glistening with oil as well as a massive burger that looked fit for a king."It's ready! Come and taste my masterpieces. I guarantee you’ll be pleased. I believe they are as good as my sister’s artwork,” said Lily with a warm smile.Edward rushed over to the table, grabbed a knife and fork, an
Chapter 19 Met an Angel Early in the morning on the second day, Lily rose with the sun as the early birds on the branches of trees were chirping happily on the branches of trees outside the building. She stretched herself and then padded to the living room, she caught sight of Edward’s handsome face as he still slept soundly on the sofa. His gentle snoring was quite like a soothing melody to her ears. She couldn’t help but beam with affection, feeling that every inch of him was simply adorable. Resolving to do something special for him, she decided to whip up a breakfast that would make his taste buds dance with delight later on. ‘After all, a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, right?’ she thought with a smile. ‘Since he is going to help me with my job, I should cook something delicious for him.’ After a quick and simple wash-up, she sauntered into the kitchen, ready to unleash all of her culinary skills. With deft hands and the poise of a seasoned chef, she crafted a
Lily’s company was the crème de la crème of the real estate market. Recently, it was trying to sell to its customers the houses in Stony Creek, Orinda’s poshest community.Its prime location alone was enough to make any potential buyers swoon—It was surrounded by a river, with a lush forest park right next to it, making the vista breathtakingly beautiful.Meanwhile, it exuded both urban and rural vibes. And with only eight buildings, each 18 floors high, it was an exclusive enclave where only the wealthiest could reside. The units ranged from a modest 300 square meters to a jaw-dropping 1,000 square meters, making it the ultimate destination for the elite.The parking lot was a car enthusiast’s paradise—a plethora of luxury cars adorned the lot, with only the finest vehicles worth at least half a million dollars.As a sales representative, Lily knew it was her duty to cater to the affluent clientele with the utmost professionalism. Normally, she would meet with all kinds of prospectiv
“Lily is such a fool. Does she think that she could count on such a guy to achieve her sales goal for the month? If this were the case, pigs would fly.”“Apparently, she’s not qualified for the job. She should quit it!”“You know, Lily is a bumpkin from the countryside, so her friend must also be a hayseed from the boondocks.” Alice chuckled, “That explains why he is clueless about the prices of the properties here. When he does find out, he’ll probably be as jumpy as a cat on a hot tin roof. Well, let’s watch their reaction and have a good laugh later.”Hearing their words, Lily immediately felt the heat rising in her cheeks, mortified by their whispers. She wished she could shrink herself and vanish instantly. Edward, on the other hand, was unfazed.“You’re getting me in hot water, Edward,” Lily sighed, “But never mind, you saved my life anyway. After taking you to see the villa, we can go our separate ways.”Soon, they arrived at the deluxe villa where Lily gestured for Edward to h
Since Edward had previously taken the pill of Roaring Thunder, which could help him cultivate in the lightning. Seeing that his blue lightning would soon hit Edward, Promete smiled. It was true that most people would be dead if they were attacked by powerful lighting. However, he did not know that Edward was immune to lightning attack now. On the contrary, Edward could even absorb the last bit of power from any lightning. Instantly, the lightning wound itself around the body of Edward. “Ha-ha, go to hell,” shouted Promete, who thought he was an unparalleled genius. “You’re getting too above yourself!” Edward smiled, who started to play with the lightning as if he was a magician. Edward toyed with the crackling lightning ensnaring him, as though it were a cherished bauble in his grasp. Promete, wide-eyed and dumbfounded, couldn't fathom how his electrifying assault had utterly failed against Edward. "How on earth are you able to do that?" Promete's jaw threatened to kiss the grou
As night descended, the winds began to stir, fueling the twin-headed fire dragon flames, making them burn even more intensely. They blazed brilliantly, as if they intended to incinerate the darkness in an instant. But the most crucial aim was to annihilate their enigmatic adversary, the one they believed had met his match in these mystical, fiery behemoths. Regina and Pugno were convinced that the dual-headed dragon, born from the transformation of their twin swords, held the power to vanquish their foe. However, Edward knew that their opponent's combat capabilities far surpassed their own. Their audacious move seemed like a proverbial case of bringing a knife to a gunfight. So,Edward understood the necessity of intervening when needed. The muscular figure, bare-chested and built like a tank, proved to be far from a pushover. He moved with lightning-like speed, nimbly weaving through the fire and seemingly unaffected by the intense flames, which reached temperatures soaring into the
“OK, let’s go and destroy this evil Gluttony Hell!” said Edward. Just as Edward, Regina, Pugno and his men from Blood Sword Sect walked only for a few minutes, they were stopped by a bunch of strong men in black, who marched like columns of mechanical men, their eyes straight ahead, their legs and arms swinging almost in unison, like those marionettes under the control of a single pair of invisible hands. It looked like they were trained rigorously. “Who are you?” shouted Edward. “Who are we?” sneered one of the men with a crew cut in the lead of the people, who was stocky---not heavy but well-muscled, with strong arms and thighs. His eyes, short and narrow like small cracks in a huge wall, glinted with slyness. He made no effort to be gentle, elbowing his men as he forced his way to Edward. The stocky man suddenly untied his coat and showed the T-shirt inside it which read ‘I’m an evil guy’. Pointing at his T-shirt, he added with another sneer, “Look at this! You are unlucky to
Naturally, Regina closed her eyes, decided to let Edward do anything to her. Edward leaned close enough until he could even hear the beatings of her heart. Glancing at her ample part of her generous bosom, Edward felt blood started to rush both to his heart and the most private part of his body under the equator, just like a cannon erecting up to the sky, ready to send bombs at any moment. Yet, Edward knew he had to contain his excitement as he had promised his girlfriend that he would restrain himself and wouldn’t do anything that would harm their relationship. Thus, though drooling over the beauty of Regina, Edward just swallowed a mouthful of saliva and then calmed himself down. “Well, open your eyes, Regina,” Edward said with an awkward smile, ‘Actually, I’ve got a girlfriend and I love her very much. I won’t do anything that would harm my relationship with her. Besides, you know, I was saving you not because I wanted to get something from you. I’ve told you, you’re a free will
Instantly, there was another huge explosion when celestial ice arrows met those fiery swords halfway. Edward, handsome and unstrained, exuding an aura of confidence, became more overbearing with every step toward Regina. “Hey, what do you think of my counterattack?” sneered Edward. “What kind of other moves do you have? Show me more!” Hearing that, Regina was almost hitting the roof. Before she could launch another round of attacks, Edward swiftly maneuvered behind her and lightly flicked her head, causing her coiffed hair to quickly come undone. Now, with her unbound tresses streaming over her shoulders, she was indeed an unparalleled beauty. “What are you doing?” seethed Regina, glaring at Edward. “You’re acting like a lascivious bastard. Apparently, you’re courting your own death.” Yet, Edward, a vibrant youth with unparalleled manliness, immediately flirted, “I like to fight with a beautiful girl. I have to say if you’re not my foe, I probably will fall in love with you. I
Edward reached out his hand, and in the blink of an eye, a chill ran down his spine as the Celestial Gem soared right into his waiting chest. Yet, the extraordinary unfolded before his very eyes. Edward felt an overwhelming surge of power coursing through his veins, a sensation like no other. In an instant, his entire body turned translucent, akin to the purest glass. Edward experienced an unprecedented blessing that could only be attributed to the Celestial Gem. Was this the fabled "light at the end of the tunnel" that he'd heard whispers of? His heart raced as he involuntarily assumed a lotus position, eyes shut tight. Darkness was only thing he could see in his shut eyes, but the energy emanating from the pearl illuminated the abyss inside his eyes, bathing everything in a radiant glow. "Could this be what they mean by 'seeing the light'?" Edward mused silently. "It's simply marvelous." Before long, a comforting warmth enveloped his entire being, like snuggling under a cozy win
"Ah..." Caelum's body plummeted rapidly, and he felt his demise was all but certain this time. The cliff was unbelievably high, a mind-boggling abyss that seemed to stretch at least five kilometers deep. He closed his eyes, surrendering to the howling winds swirling past him. The gusts stung his face, and although the wind kissed his cheeks, it cut deeper than a knife into his heart. Suddenly, Edward's voice echoed in his ears. "Rest assured, I won't let you go down that easily. Since you killed Laura with no remorse, I'll torment you in every conceivable way, time and time again." Edward's voice was as cold as ice. It looked like Caelum was getting his just desserts. Caelum opened his eyes to find Edward hurtling down the cliff right alongside him. It offered some small comfort – if he were to meet his end, at least he'd have some company. "You're a devil, Edward. If you'd choose to end your life this way, why torment me like this?" Caelum exclaimed in fury. "Me?" Edward sneer
‘Roaring Thunder?” Edward exclaimed, wondering what he could do with it. His mind was read by his system instantly, which sent him a new text message. [Roaring thunder, a kind of pill that can help you cultivate in the lightning. Most people will be dead if they are hit by lighting. Yet, if you take this pill’ Roaring Thunder,’ it will make you immune to lightning and thunderous attack. On the contrary, you will be tempered by thunder and lightning of several ten thousand volts.] ‘Wow, that’s amazing,’ exclaimed Edward again, ‘I’ve never expected there’s such a pill in this world. I have to say there are quite a few precious pills here in this online store. It looks like I can shop often here. Cicci will be quite happy if I do.’ Edward was on cloud nine now. Without any further hesitation, Edward instantly consumed five thousand luxury points to get ‘Roaring Thunder’ which went into his item inventory immediately. ‘Well, I’d better take it now just in case,’ Edward thought, ‘I ha
Chapter 146 Roaring ThunderAfter disconnecting the video call, Edward thought that it was time for him to check his trades to see what was going on in the market.Edward gasped in awe as the profit soared dramatically. It looked like that the trading strategy that Cicci had offered to him was absolutely right.In the whirlwind world of high-stakes trading, where fortunes could be made or shattered in the blink of an eye.In the current market, the gold instrument had erupted like a volcano. A thousand pips soared, and it was as if the very air hummed with the thrill of it. No doubt, the market was awash with the fevered emotions of safety seekers because of regional conflicts that gained the attention of the world.Edward just couldn't believe his luck."Well, I'll be damned. A mere blink of an eye, and I’ve got a floating million bucks." He felt as though truckloads of cash were pouring into his account.Just as he was basking in his newfound wealth, Cicci's face beamed on his scree