"Look who's talking!"Bathed in moonlight, the lovers savored the magical moment. Justin wished time would freeze to preserve the bliss.That night they formalized their relationship, both too elated about the future to sleep. Justin finally released his past to embark on new love.They had planned to return to campus tomorrow as students. But at dawn, Viper appeared grinning at their doorstep with Ava's mother.Seeing them emerge, he heartily embraced Justin, nearly smacking the life out of him. Luckily, Justin's martial skills allowed him to withstand the enthusiasm. Others would have crumpled from those hearty whacks.After Viper finally finished pummeling his back, Justin asked quizzically, "You're here so early, must be something urgent?"Viper slapped his forehead. "Forgot myself in excitement! There's a jade auction at the Manor of Wealth southside. A legendary expert, the Jade King, is appraising stones. His picks are guaranteed quality jade, never wrong. I love jade and want
"Ha, my friend, you better splash some water on your face and snap out of it. Take a look around. Stones here cost millions a piece. This game is only for the real rich folks. The likes of us can only watch and envy."The outbursts caught Justin's attention. He approached the vocal pair and asked what had happened. Sizing Justin up in his expensive outfit, they assumed he was a successful entrepreneur, or at least a rich heir.With a smile, one explained: "Young man, you probably don't know this, but the uncut stones here are hand-picked by the manor owner himself. Every piece produces jadeite, but they are extraordinarily expensive - ten times the price elsewhere, or even higher. Us regular folks can only look, not buy. Don't try your luck, just look around for fun."Despite the warning, Justin grew interested. Stones of such exorbitant cost, where each one guaranteed jadeite... the selection process must be rigorous.Heh heh, might as well try his luck and see if he could uncover th
"My word, a rare alexandrite! So transparent too - this must be a premium gem. Damn it, no matter the cost, I must have it!" The stout, greasy man was clearly affluent."As you can see, this is a premium quality alexandrite. I guarantee it. With a starting bid of 500 million and minimum increments of 200 million, let the bidding commence!"Hearing this, the crowd grew restless. A massive high-grade alexandrite was a rare find. Obtaining it could earn a fortune. Bids poured in fiercely, even from Viper. This time, Justin did not stop him. The stone was exquisite - Viper could profit handsomely if he won it.But the astronomical price gave Justin pause. Could Viper really afford this?To everyone's shock, Viper succeeded at 2 billion dollars! Seeing his gleeful, satisfied expression, Justin smiled wryly.He had underestimated this hidden tycoon!"Haha, thanks brother! If not for you stopping me earlier, I would've missed out on this alexandrite. See anything you fancy? Just buy it if
"Don't worry, boss. Stephen's clever—even if something came up, he'd find a way back safe and sound. Just be patient.""How can I be patient? We're already half an hour behind schedule. The police will be mobilizing as we speak. If we don't leave soon, escape will be difficult."As they spoke, Justin and the police had surrounded the warehouse, quickly cutting off any exit.Sensing the precariousness of their situation, the mercenaries brandished their weapons, ready to fight to the death. After all, they were hardened killers who thought nothing of human life. No amount of negotiation would make them surrender their prize.Left with no other option, the police prepared to use force. But before they could act, Justin stepped forward and said to Captain Sean with a smile:"Captain, why don't I go in and talk to them? I'm not with the police, so they won't see me as a threat. And I'm just one unarmed young man—I think I have a better chance of success.""Absolutely not, Mr. Wilson! With
Justin had no intention of leaving yet anyway, so he smiled and said, "Fine, I'll stay. I'll get them to withdraw too. But the jade's mine now, so can I at least have someone remove it? It's precious cargo—I'd hate to see it damaged.""Alright, one person only."Justin called over Jade Stone King, who had been observing anxiously. An elderly man posed no threat and wouldn't provoke them.After a thorough search confirmed he was unarmed, the old man was allowed to enter. Justin handed him the jade himself."Take this and don't let it out of your sight again. And tell those cops to back off. I'm getting along splendidly with my new friends here—wouldn't want them disturbed." "But..." The old man was deeply grateful to Justin for braving danger and spending a fortune to recover his jade. To see him now at the mercy of these brutes set him on edge."No buts. I told you to go, so go. And check on that helicopter—these guys' pilot sure is slow. It's been almost an hour already."Baffled by
Captain Sean and his men gawked at the scene, stunned. What just happened? These were ruthless mercenaries, not easy to subdue. Yet the legendary Mr. Wilson took them all down without a scratch. Now that was real strength!The mercs were hauled off to the police station while Justin accompanied Jade Stone King back to the Manor of Wealth.As for the merc sent to ready their helicopter, he arrived at the landing site only to find hundreds of Viper's men lying in wait. Terrified, he turned and fled. Against those odds, he was smart enough not to stick around. If an ordinary man didn't die of fright, he'd be driven insane.When they parted ways, Captain Sean said he would submit a report about the incident to his superiors, recommending Justin for a commendation. Justin didn't refuse—he cared more about fame than petty rewards. His popularity quest was ongoing, so the more people who knew his name and admired him, the more points he earned. This was free publicity; why reject it?Now Ju
Now it was a battle of wills, with neither side yielding. The price skyrocketed until it hit 250 billion.The old man could no longer restrain himself. Gloomily he said, "Friend, I truly desire these gems. They would be of great use to me. Could you let me have them? I would be eternally grateful. From now on, you would be my friend. No matter what trouble you encounter, as long as I can help, just ask. I will do all I can.""Sorry, sir, but I also desperately need these gems. They are equally useful to me. I'm afraid I must ask you, the elder, to graciously concede to me, the junior.""Young man, I urge you not to contend with me over these gems. Otherwise, I will be very displeased."The old man's words carried a killing intent that chilled the air of the underground plaza. Justin became alert, sensing a ripple of Force from this man. So the old guy was also a warrior, cultivating some yin style techniques it seemed. Such arts often led practitioners down crooked paths. This old man
Upon entering the private room, Mason Hicks and a beautiful woman also stood up, though Justin could sense their smiles were somewhat strained."Mr. Wilson, you're finally here. Please take a seat. Let me introduce you - this is my wife Adeline, also the vice president of my company. She's usually in charge of business operations.""Oh I see, so Mrs. Hicks is a power businesswoman as well! Impressive." Justin made a perfunctory remark and got right to the point."I heard you're ready with the documents and invited me today to sign the contract, correct?"The Hicks couple exchanged a look before nodding dejectedly. These days had been excruciating for them. Though they tried many ways and asked many people for help, those all avoided them like the plague after hearing they offended Justin, let alone offer assistance.They also considered many options, all to no avail. None of the former clients would return now, and the company was essentially running on empty. If things carried on thi
Soon after ingesting it, the old man coughed and retched up a pool of black blood, gradually regaining clarity. When he lifted his gaze to see his eldest before him, he trembled in excitement, hands fumbling to caress Justin's face."My boy, you've come back! Where have you been all this time? Do you know what chaos ensued in the family during your absence?""Old master, please calm yourself. I'm not your son. Listen as I explain everything."With that, they helped the old man out of his coffin and into an armchair. The same confusion swirled in everyone's minds. Justin then removed his disguise, reverting to his original appearance, and carefully reiterated the events leading up to this moment. Though incredulous at first, the fantastic tale made sense upon reflection.The old man too accepted this was not his real firstborn, but rejoiced at his second son's return. The two siblings knelt before their father, weeping uncontrollably like three-year-olds. The old man beamed with gran
Naturally the pretender had no knowledge of this, so he pondered briefly before replying."I believe it was the left foot.""Wrong. I wasn't actually bitten because Mother saved me in time, though she gashed her left arm in the process. You didn't know about that incident, did you?" "I'm sure the esteemed guests here remember the day my mother's arm was bleeding profusely when I was seven. Uncle, I recall you drove her to get treated at the hospital. Am I right?""Yes, yes, I remember now. The mistress did injure her arm back then, and I personally took her to the hospital. She specifically instructed me not to inform anyone else, to avoid worry. There's no mistake, he is the young master, the true heir.""Hmph, you think such hearsay can prove I'm fake? I could just as well say you bribed the uncle to deceive everyone. Nobody else witnessed that old incident anyway, so you can make up whatever story you want.""Still unconvinced? Then I'll reveal one more fact known only to my clos
"I have just the thing." Zoey fished out a USB drive containing a song sung by her elder brother. His rich, magnetic voice was as pleasing as his looks, outclassing many professional singers. "System, can you modify my voice? Use his as a template and get to 80% similarity.""Master can purchase the Voice Mimicry skill for 100,000 points. With it, you can imitate anyone's voice to 99% accuracy."Justin was intrigued, though the skill's price gave him pause. But with his endless fortune of points, the cost was trivial.After purchasing, vocal techniques instantly filled his mind. He softly hummed along to the recording, astonishing the siblings. With just a line, his cadence and tone perfectly matched their brother's. Between looks and voice, even the real deal before them wouldn't be distinguishable from this imitation."Well, can I pass?""More than pass! Let me get you one of brother's outfits too, then we can head for the estate and expose that fraud!"Now garbed in Miles' clothi
Justin paid no mind to his friends' envious gazes as he followed the woman inside and took a seat. She sashayed over, hips swaying, and poured him a cup of tea. Her alluring figure and bewitching aura stirred desires within Justin. He couldn't help it - she was too tempting. Though Justin had his share of women, they were innocent girls, no match for the mature allure of this femme fatale. If not for knowing she spelled trouble, he would have made her part of his harem. A beauty like her didn't deserve to be wasted on others.While he was lost in thought, the woman slinked back over with a folder in hand. She took out some photos and passed them to Justin.Seeing the man in the photos, Justin shot up in shock, hands trembling. He quickly calmed himself to avoid losing face. But his astonishment was understandable.The man looked identical to him, like two peas in a pod - just more mature with a refined, gentlemanly bearing. Even in the simple photos, he exuded a carefree elegance.
Rose's gaze never left Justin. As she watched, his image seemed to overlay and merge with that of a man in his thirties from her memories - her brother, who had disappeared over ten years ago. She had come to this city to search for him. But despite her efforts, there had been no trace. Finding someone who bore such an uncanny resemblance sparked new hope within her. "Go check his background thoroughly. Find out his connection to my brother. The drink is his tonight." At Rose's order, a man behind her swiftly departed. Rose then headed up to the stage and cut the deafening music. Justin's dancing slowed to a stop as all eyes turned to the elegant woman, curious what exquisite concoction she would produce tonight.Rose surveyed the array of bottles before her. She selected a bottle of Spirytus Rektyfikowany - pure grain alcohol known as "life water", the strongest vodka in the world. This she mixed with some fruit juices in casual pours before picking up the glass and descending fr
"Oh, it's just a simple little trick, that's all. But now this is a true Blood-Sweat Horse, the finest of steeds. I've decided to keep him for myself. In a couple days at my wedding, I'll ride him down the streets in my finest wedding clothes, with camera crews from my two livestreaming companies recording everything. I want the whole country, nay, the whole world to see my spectacular wedding!""Holy hell, that's brilliant! Why didn't I think of that? Riding a legendary steed in the wedding parade - that's big face for sure! Hey, I'm taking back my decision to sell him. You just name your price, anything, and the horse is yours. Do we have a deal?""Adrian Webb, you must be dreaming. Even your toes can think well enough to know that's never going to happen. First you insult the poor beast, then when he turns into a marvel, you want to claim him? Have you no shame?"Adrian was left speechless by Justin's rebuke. In the end he had no choice but to give up. "Fine, fine, you win, I can'
Adrian panicked; the money was trivial, but he dreaded the horse suddenly collapsing, shaming him badly, or throwing him off."Run properly, beast! Or I'll really whip you!" He lashed its hindquarters a few times. The horse neighed painfully but sped up again.Seeing the speed return, Adrian finally relaxed. Half the track remained. He just wanted the horse to finish the rest quickly, no more mishaps. Otherwise today would be terribly embarrassing. "Hey, this won't do! I've caught up to you, will overtake you soon! I said your horse was no good!""Nonsense, he just ate something disagreeable, needs to digest it. He'll run properly again immediately, heh, you've certainly lost today!" "I give up, even now you're still stubborn. Fine, if you insist on going on, then bet on! Just don't blame me later if you get tossed off and hurt your butt or face."Justin continued controlling his old steed to speed up. It ran faster and faster, gaining momentum ceaselessly. Its aura was like the ki
"Good lord, you dare scam me!" Adrian was furious and kicked the short fat worker in the stomach, knocking him over."Mr. Webb, you wrong me! I really did import this Sweatblood from overseas, and had experts examine it too. They said it's extremely healthy, the most robust horse in my stable! How could it be fake, let alone injured? Don't you trust me? I've never made a mistake before, and certainly never been negligent working for you. Please don't be fooled by ill-intentioned people!""Oh? So you're saying I'm an ill-intentioned villain?" "I wouldn't dare, you're Mr. Webb's friend, I wouldn't offend you. But I must say, I've always worked in good conscience, never doing such swindling. This horse is truly healthy. If you insist it's sick, I can't do anything about it.""Seems you still don't believe me. Then let's bet on it. I'll pick a horse I deem good, we'll race your horse against mine, and the result will show if I'm speaking nonsense or not!"Justin spread his hands, looki
Since Adam and the others rarely came to Metropolis Central, Justin wanted to show them around properly. At this time, Adrian Webb happened to rush over. Seeing the four guys, he decided to bring them out for fun.What? Why would Adrian Webb show up here? Think about it, with his personality, being cooped up at home for a month would make him mildew. He had sneaked out today after bribing his dad, and with Lucas Webb whispering into his ear, Kennedy wouldn't punish him."Hahaha, never thought I'd become friends with Adrian Webb one day. If word of this got out, I could brag about it for life!""Hahaha, the brothers flatter me. I'm friends with Justin, and you all are Justin's brothers, so naturally we're friends too. We're kindred spirits - we should hang out more in the future. Come, brothers, I'll bring you to experience something novel." With a wave of his hand, Adrian brought the four to a racecourse in the suburbs. All kinds of peerless horses could be found here, don't worry,