The initial auction item sparked a flurry of enthusiastic bids, particularly from participants within the core section of the auction. Subsequently, additional items were presented, each drawing its share of interested bidders.Jonathan addressed Victor, noting, "I couldn't help but notice that you haven't placed a bid on any item lately. The upcoming auctions promise intense competition, particularly among participants in the middle and peak sections. The middle section might struggle, not to mention the core section."In response, Victor explained, "I refrained from bidding because I didn't find anything that piqued my interest. I can't be certain, but it seems you possess substantial wealth and prefer not to reveal it openly which is why you chose to be in the core section."Jonathan, smiling, retorted, "You have good instincts but you are both right and wrong." His attention then shifted back to the host of the auction."Now unto one of our important items, we now unveil a truly
After the statement, no one else, not even the man adorned in a clown mask 🤡, put forth any additional offers. This was because the primary item of interest was already identified, rendering other propositions inconsequential.Prior to the commencement of the auction, rumors circulated among them about the final item slated for bidding. It was this particular item that captivated their anticipation, and they were determined not to expend their funds on items of peripheral significance.Victor's victorious grin widened as he secured the win, and he subsequently directed his attention towards Jonathan. "Consider the dragon cauldron my gift to you," he declared, a subtle air of mystery surrounding him.Caught off guard, Jonathan couldn't conceal his astonishment. It was a gesture he hadn't anticipated; Victor had not pursued the coveted item for himself but rather for Jonathan.Curiosity mingled with gratitude, Jonathan questioned, "Who are you really?" Despite the enigma, he accepted
Victor's pursuers wasted no time in tailing him, their focus unwavering. Despite the presence of his companions – Michael, Ella, and Boss Kent – it was Victor they sought relentlessly.While Victor possessed the ability to discard his mask and reclaim his other identity as a poor and useless son in law, the urgency of the situation left him with no time to change his clothes oe change into an alternate persona. Consequently, he had no choice but to persist as Mr. Parker, evading his pursuers while grappling with the constraints imposed by his current circumstances.Despite Victor being a cultivator in the noble realm alongside Michael and Ella, his current position at the core stage made them reluctant to leave him alone. Although they all shared the same realm, Ella and Michael had surpassed Victor, reaching the peak stage.Ella instructed Michael, "Go assist him; I'll remain here with Kent."Michael promptly acknowledged her command, disappearing in the direction Victor had hastil
That evening, in MidRidge, the airport buzzed with activity as reporters and dignitaries crowded the scene. Notably, the heads of the top four families, who were usually a symbol of authority and composure, now bore expressions marred by displeasure. All but one of them.The delicate equilibrium meticulously maintained for numerous years had, at last, unraveled, tipping the scales in favor of a single family. The once shared dominance now belonged solely to the Morris family, and this shift in power was palpable in the atmosphere.The architect of this transformative change was none other than James Morris, the son of the Morris family patriarch and also the brother of Cynthia.His influence had propelled their family to the forefront, disrupting the longstanding power balance among the top four families in MidRidge.Throughout the nation of Varisia, the military held a revered status, diligently safeguarding the nation's borders against potential intruders. Despite MidRidge not b
"Moving on to the next issue at hand. Recently, my sister fell victim to an assault perpetrated by two individuals within the city, and I am determined to see them held accountable for their actions. The first wrongdoer is a familiar figure to many, Boss Kent, renowned as the underground King. The second assailant is Victor Parker, a son in law from a third rate family identified as nothing more than a poor loser."Julius, taken aback by this revelation, responded, "Oh, so Victor has crossed paths with you too?"In a synchronized manner, both James and Cynthia redirected their attention towards Julius, posing almost identical inquiries, "Do you happen to be acquainted with him?"Julius let out a sardonic laugh, "Certainly, I'm familiar with him. I can't fathom the workings of his mind or the methods he employs, but he's skillfully evaded every attempt I've made on him before. I suspect there's a link to Boss Kent, and that might be the key. This young man is a practitioner of traditio
After Victor wrapped up his statement, he rose from his seat, accompanied by Martin, Boss Kent, Michael, Ella, and Zion, as they exited the private hall. Observing their departure, James' countenance darkened with fury, leading him to forcefully shatter the glasses of wine in front of him before regaining composure.As Victor and the group made their exit, the resounding crashes reached Victor's ears, prompting him to unleash a mocking laughter and assert in a booming voice, "The battle has not even begun, yet it seems you've conceded defeat already."Realizing that they wouldn't have the audacity to pursue him, Victor, accompanied by his companions, continued forward. As they progressed, they maintained a vigilant watch and strategically advanced toward his private elevator. This exclusive elevator transported them to the uppermost floor, where a sense of liberation washed over Victor."Martin, I have doubts that James will remain passive. It's crucial for us to take the initiativ
After Butler Kain departed, Victor took a contemplative pause, gazing at the card momentarily before tucking it away into his pocket. With a decisive movement, he then ascended back to the top floor.The following morning, Victor descended from the uppermost floor using his private elevator. A light tune escaped his lips as he strolled through his lavish abode. Retrieving his phone from his pocket, he attempted to reach his wife, but to no avail – her number led to voicemail. Undeterred, he recorded a heartfelt voicemail."Hello, my love. How's your morning? I find myself missing you tremendously. Currently, I'm on my way to collect Amanda from the hospital. I've started the acquisition of essentials and things we need for our new home, aiming for us to possibly relocate today. After work, I plan to swing by to pick you up, and together, we will pick up mom before heading there. Can't wait to see you. I love you."After completing the task, he strolled toward the garage where Manage
On this tranquil day in MidRidge, the usual calm prevailed, and the police pursuit of Victor came to a halt following Martin's intervention. However, there was an undercurrent surging. After this calm was the stormVictor, in turn, stopped driving with such fast speed after a while and decided to instead to accompany his daughter to a nearby big amusement park where she could revel in the joy of playing with her peers and have fun.As Victor observed his daughter's unrestrained laughter and enthusiastic play, a cascade of smiles adorned his previously clouded face. This serene moment marked a stark contrast to his past, where thoughts of acquiring financial stability for his family and enduring the Gardner family's humiliation consumed his every contemplation. The unexpected tranquility of the present stood as a testament to the positive change that had taken root in Victor's life.As Victor observed his daughter from a distance, his attention was abruptly diverted by the presence
At that moment, it was as if his roar was that of a lion as a gust of wind spread everywhere sending John 1 retreating.Victor closed his eyes as a transformation began to take place in his body as a translucent light covered his body whole.This meant one thing, he was breaking through. Naturally, people's breakthrough were normal and there were no many special things to accompany their breakthrough but it was different for Victor. Victor was a special person and as such some of his cultivation breakthroughs were very special and happened with some special events or elements.John 1 was quick to realise this and immediately rushed to attack Victor but the same way he moved forward, he was blown back almost immediately, there was nothing he could do to stop Victor's breakthrough.John 1 looked at Michael and his two brothers, in the next moment, he appeared there with the quickest speed. He wanted them to end Michael at least before Victor broke through totally.His arrival there was
Victor directed his gaze towards Michael and expressed, "I may not possess extensive knowledge about the roar of a lion, but based on what i have seen you do, I'm willing to give it a shot and see what I can do." Observing Victor's willingness, Michael nodded in agreement.In the ensuing moment, Victor let out a resounding roar, its intensity heightened by the surge of his spiritual energy. While not matching the sheer potency of Michael's lion like roar, Victor's ordinary roar possessed enough force to unsettle those who had encircled them.As the men staggered to the ground, momentarily disoriented, Victor and Michael seized the opportunity to advance swiftly, unleashing a barrage of powerful and precise strikes in their coordinated assault.Michael's thunderous lion roar possessed the formidable capability to render the less resilient individuals unconscious or induce bleeding from their ears and various facial regions. In contrast, Victor's roar, though less overwhelming, had a
In concurrence, Victor made the decision to return to their lodging, and this time, Linda accompanied him, her tenacious nature compelling her to follow. Victor acknowledged that their current hotel, where they had been residing, would inevitably be discovered, but despite this awareness, he opted to revisit the place.While Victor possessed the ability to conceal himself effortlessly—dispatching Michael to the Wilston family and directing Linda to her home, and subsequently altering his appearance with the chameleon mask—he found this approach too straightforward. His desire extended beyond mere evasion; he aimed to assert dominance and subjugate the prominent families of Palue under his control.Upon arriving at the hotel, Victor promptly retired to his room, while Michael and Linda also opted for accommodation. Battling fatigue, Victor succumbed to the need for rest, dozing off for about thirty minutes. However, his tranquility was abruptly disrupted by a knock on his door.Risi
After the video concluded, the security guard interrogating Victor asked, "Given the undeniable evidence, what is your response now?"Victor chuckled, as if finding amusement in a jest, and retorted, "Evidence? Are you referring to the fabricated lies and concoted falsehoods?"Rising from his seat with an apparent intent to depart, Victor's movement triggered a swift response from the surrounding security guards, who promptly brandished their firearms and aimed them at him. The questioning guard pressed on, "Why did you take the life of the mayor's son?" He persisted, adding, "The mayor is en route, and answers are imperative."Of course, Victor was not afraid of the mayor but he didn't want to wait here to see the mayor, he wanted to leave and see how deep Wayne Lois's game could be. Besides, people would never believe the evidence was fake and him escaping was another proof to them but being the person who had a feud with the Lois family, he understood so much.In the next moment,
Victor and Malik swiftly refreshed themselves before making their way to an upscale boutique to acquire some luxurious clothing.Exiting the boutique, as they prepared to hail a taxi, a black car abruptly pulled up in front of them, halting with a screech. Emerging from the vehicle was none other than Linda, the daughter of Samuel.Victor clearly surprised to see her here immediately, "What are you doing here?"Linda's smile widened in response, and she shared, "I had a hunch that you were planning to make an unexpected entrance at the Lois family's gathering. Naturally, I wanted to be a part of the festivities."Victor, feigning innocence, narrowed his eyes and played dumb, saying, "I have no idea what you're referring to. Michael and I are just here for some casual shopping."Linda deftly seized the invitation from Victor's pocket, a swift movement that caught him off guard, revealing his lack of anticipation. Her hands moved with a purpose, extracting the card with nimble precisio
Victor drew in a profound breath, affirming his consent with a nod. The swift pace of preparations for the ceremony caught Malik and Michael off guard, yet not entirely unexpected. The duo found themselves taken aback by this sudden turn of events, but deep down, they acknowledged that Victor's exceptional nature and innate ability to command attention and dominate were ever present, ensuring his influence wherever he ventured.The ceremony unfolded with simplicity, progressing seamlessly. Following its conclusion, Victor convened a meeting with Jonathan and the respected elders.In addressing the assembly, Victor articulated, "Primarily, I wish to clarify my reluctance to assume the role of the Wilston family head. Although I may hold the position nominally, I am committed to entrusting Jonathan with the overarching responsibilities.""He will retain authority over day to day matters, exercising decision making autonomy, except in cases of utmost significance."Jonathan found himsel
A hush fell over the meeting hall as all eyes focused on Jonathan. The anticipation lingered before he addressed the assembly, pondering aloud, "Do you think he should try if he could inherit it?"The one eyed elder took a thoughtful pause before voicing his reservations, "He doesn't share our lineage. It contradicts our longstanding traditions."In response, Jonathan interjected, offering a counterpoint, "The previous leader wasn't a Wilston by birth, yet her influence is the cornerstone of our current knowledge. Without her, the Wilston family was just a struggling traditional medical family."The one eyed elder lapsed into thoughtful silence before breaking it after a minute, asking, "To what extent are you acquainted with his influence?"Jonathan furrowed his brow, reflecting on the matter. "It's hard to gauge precisely, but during the auction, his two companions were very young and both were at the peak of the Noble realm, displayed a clear hierarchy with him.""Their actions ind
"Indeed, he's not dumb," remarked Jonathan. He paused briefly before delving further into the matter, explaining,"Yet, his inability to speak seems to be rooted in psychological challenges. It's likely that some stimuli connected to his past experiences might serve as a catalyst for him to verbalize. The specifics remain uncertain, though."Victor acknowledged the information with a nod, expressing his gratitude, "Alright, thank you for shedding light on this."Jonathan expressed regret, stating, "I apologize for not being able to assist you with any of your requests."In response, Victor responded with a reassuring smile and said, "No worries, it's perfectly fine."Jonathan expressed his commitment, "I will ngage in a conversation with the elders, attempting to persuade them to allow your friend to learn pill making and traditional medicine.""Thank you. By the way, you mentioned your former leader is still alive. How did you come by this information since you haven't seen her in a
"I am Garvin, serving as the head of the security guards and chief guardian for the esteemed Wilston family," declared the commanding figure who led the men that surrounded Victor, Michael, and Malik. He strode ahead, the trio trailing behind, until he halted abruptly. Raising his hand, Garvin gestured and executed a series of signals. In an instant, the panoramic view for Victor, Malik, and Michael underwent a dramatic transformation.Gone were the towering mountains and dense bushes that previously filled their view. In their place stood an expansive compound adorned with distinct villas, each exuding an ancient ambiance that added a unique character to the surroundings. It was as if they were transported to a different era.Infacr, the Wilston family functioned as a self contained community, and as Garvin, the head of the Wilston family's guards, guided Victor, Michael, and Malik through the vast Wilston family compound, he took the chance to show and acquaint them with various ar