Max flew the helicopter towards the suburbs, and from a distance, he could already see the warehouse where Alexa was being held. As he approached, Max felt a dark energy emanating from the warehouse. 'Six? Six with dark energy... Just like the person at the Santos' house. But on the CCTV, there were only five of them. One must be stronger than the rest, perhaps the leader. Well, it doesn't matter; all of you who laid a hand on my wife will surely perish,' Max thought angrily before searching for a safe landing spot for the helicopter to avoid startling the snakes.A few kilometers away from the warehouse, Max found an empty plot of land and landed the helicopter. The distance was no issue for Max's current speed and strength. After parking the helicopter, Max quickly headed towards the warehouse.Max ran faster than a sports car at its peak speed. In the blink of an eye, Max arrived at the front of the warehouse, clenched his fist, exuding his anger. The temperature around him began t
"Is he really that person? Are you not mistaken?" Mr. Chen said nervously, his voice trembling.The man nodded, "I am not mistaken. As far as I know, this person is supposed to be dead because they said a Legendary General is an old man," he said, sweating coldly. "Who would have thought that he would be so young and hiding here... And most of all, we have offended him, surely we will not have a good ending.""Phoooeey!" Mr. Chen spat. "I refuse to believe that we cannot kill him. Legend is legend, he won not because he was alone but because of a hundred people under him.""Do not rush, boss! I cannot measure this person. I think his strength is greater than what was mentioned in the legends from his wartime era, and besides, it's only now that I've encountered an aura that can refine the body and bones of a person. If you approach; rest assured, you'll just end up as a mere drizzle of blood in a short moment," the man reminded.Mr. Chen clenched his jaws, remembering how four of his
The man trembled before kneeling and pleading, "I will tell, I will tell— I will tell what I know. Just don't involve my family.""Tell me," Max said. "What is the plan of this organization.""The organization is called the Dark Hood Organization—a group of martial artists who were not successful in passing the bottleneck of training so they resorted to forbidden martial arts, the leader of the group is at the Celestial level, he is searching for things to reach the Emperor level," explained the man."Things that will help him reach the Emperor level? Is it a divine object or a spiritual thing?" Max curiously asked."I don't know, the leader said these are scattered in different parts of the world, but here are some in the country, some look like stones, scrolls, or a type of talisman, according to the leader, he needs to gather them for his plan." The man added.Max raised an eyebrow, "Plan? Do you mean gathering this is just the first step and he has another goal?"The man nodded, "
In the military training ground, a group of new recruits gathered, filled with eager anticipation. The atmosphere was heavy with excitement and a trace of anxiety as they readied themselves for their initial day of training."Hey, have you heard the rumor?" one of the recruits asked, his voice filled with curiosity. "Is it true that the Legendary General is going to train us?"Another recruit chuckled, shaking his head. "The Legendary General? Come on, that guy disappeared ages ago. They say he's so old now, he might even be dead."A third recruit chimed in, his eyes wide with wonder. "But I've heard from some people that he's still young. Some even claim to have seen him recently."The second recruit laughed again, louder this time. "If he's still young, how did he manage to defeat three countries with just a hundred soldiers when he was supposedly just a kid? Sounds like a fairy tale to me."Their debate continued, each recruit adding their own theories and speculations about the my
Jed threw a series of wild punches, each one more frantic than the last. The recruits watched, initially sure that Jed's aggressive moves would finally take Max down. But to their surprise, Max, who looked thin and not very strong, easily dodged every hit. With each miss, Max casually gave Jed a light slap on the face, which only made Jed more annoyed."Why can't I hit you?" Jed growled, frustration evident in his voice as he swung again, only to meet air.Max chuckled, sidestepping another punch. "It's all about timing, Jed. You should try it sometime," he teased, delivering another gentle slap.Jed's face was now red and swollen, resembling a ripe tomato. Panting heavily, he paused and asked, "Why are you so quick?"Max grinned, shrugging nonchalantly. "That's what happens when you're kept on your toes by a wonderful wife," he replied with a playful glint in his eye.Jed shot a glance at Harper, his voice rising in disbelief. "Harper! Are you sure he's just your aunt's useless son-i
Max grinned as he watched Harper faint, foam forming at the corners of his mouth. "Get him out of the training site; we can't have anyone fainting here," he ordered. Two men quickly lifted Harper and carried him out of the camp.Turning back to the group, Max asked, "Are you ready for training?" As he spoke, his hair gradually returned to its natural black color."Sir, Yes Sir!" everyone shouted in unison.Max smiled before giving a command, "Form up into squads!"The trainees immediately fell into line, and Max nodded in approval. Then, with a mischievous grin, he reminded them, "Remember our bet? Since you all attacked, you know what's coming."A shiver ran down the trainees' spines as they felt a chill creeping up. Max continued, "Today, we'll be doing double the usual: obstacle courses, endurance runs, strength drills, agility exercises, and tactical maneuvers, all because none of you managed to land a hit on me."A few trainees exchanged frustrated glances, clearly wanting to com
Max glanced around before asking, "Is it me?" as he pointed to himself.The man looked around before speaking, "Is there anyone else here?""Oh, what do you need, Jasphere?" Max asked, showing no interest."Ah, Mr. Chairman, here are the documents Ms. Cole ordered to be brought and reported. She's not here because—" Jasphere paused, "Wait a minute, I should be the one asking that. What are you doing in the Chairman's office?"Max nodded, "I'm waiting for Leon; he's still in a meeting," he said before standing up from his chair and approaching Jasphere. "Classmate from way back, it seems you've moved up in the world, huh?" he said with a smile before offering Jasphere a seat.Jasphere nodded, "How have you been, Max? I was just lucky to be chosen as a manager. How about you? Why are you in the Chairman's office?" he asked.Max smiled but didn't answer the question, "Have a seat first, we have a lot to talk about. Would you like some tea?"Jasphere nodded, "Thanks, Max. Do you think Pre
Jasphere stood up straight, almost frozen, "P-President Leon, I'm sorry, my friend and I drank the Da Hong— Da-Da—""Da Hong Pao," Leon said, and Jasphere nodded like a robot, "Yes, President Leon, I'm sorry, this is my fault," he said before kneeling, "President Leon, my friend Max is not at fault. Please, I take full responsibility for this mistake. It was my idea to try the tea, and I should have known better. Please don't blame Max for my actions.""Leon, have a seat and join me for some tea," Max said casually, "Oh, by the way, grab your cup."Jasphere shivered at Max's words, quickly standing up to explain, "President Leon, I'm sorry, my friend doesn't know what he's saying, please don't pay attention to him—""Stand up," Leon said before guiding him to sit in the chair next to Max. Once seated, Leon took a cup, sat across from Max, and poured himself some tea."Leon, keep an eye on when the next stock will be available, and make sure to reserve early. The stock is running low;
"Zoren!" Sean yelled as he watched Zoren suddenly collapse and vomit blood. Fear and confusion swept over Zoren's men, their faces pale and their bodies trembling as they took cautious steps back.Max walked forward with a calm expression, his footsteps echoing in the silence. He crouched slightly and delivered two sharp slaps to Zoren's face.Slap! Slap!The force was just enough to jolt Zoren awake. He groaned softly, blinking in disorientation as he held his reddened cheeks. When his vision cleared, he saw Max standing over him, a faint smile playing on his lips.Zoren's eyes widened in realization. His expression shifted rapidly from confusion to fear. Without hesitation, he dropped to his knees, bowing his head low."B-Boss! Master!" Zoren stammered, his voice shaking with genuine fear and submission."What?" Sean blurted out, utterly dumbfounded by the sight. He took a step closer, his expression filled with disbelief. "Zoren, what are you doing? Why are you kneeling?"The rest
Zoren's glare could have burned a hole through Max, but it only seemed to amuse him further. Max let out a relaxed sigh, pointing the branch at Zoren like a teacher scolding a stubborn child."So, are we done here, or do you want me to embarrass you even more?"Zoren clenched his fists, but there was hesitation in his eyes now. His men groaned on the ground behind him, holding their bruises and glaring at Max with disbelief and fear.Sean, watching from the sidelines, swallowed hard, his earlier excitement replaced by unease."Y-You're a freak…" Sean muttered under his breath.Max grinned, resting the branch on his shoulder. "No, Sean. I'm just someone you shouldn't have messed with."Sean's face twisted in anger as he laughed maniacally, trying to muster his courage. He took a step forward as if to charge, but his confidence faltered when his eyes darted to Zoren's men writhing in pain on the ground. His movements stilled, his earlier bravado replaced with uncertainty.Zoren let out
Max stood still, a faint smirk on his face as the first thug rushed at him, throwing a wild punch aimed directly at his jaw. With a slight tilt of his head, Max avoided the blow entirely, his feet never leaving their spot.The thug blinked, confused at how effortlessly his attack was dodged. Another man immediately charged in, this time aiming a kick at Max's side. Max merely shifted his torso, letting the kick slice through empty air."Is this all you've got?" Max asked, his tone light and mocking.Frustrated grunts came from the group as another thug swung a metal rod, aiming to hit Max's shoulder. Without breaking a sweat, Max leaned backward, the rod missing him by mere inches. The attacker stumbled forward, thrown off balance, and Max didn't even glance at him."Hey, careful with that thing," Max teased, his voice laced with sarcasm. "You might hurt someone. Maybe even yourself."The thugs exchanged nervous glances but steeled themselves. Two came at him simultaneously—one aiming
After resolving the commotion, several students approached Max, expressing their admiration and gratitude."Thank you for standing up for us," one said earnestly."That was amazing! You were so cool back there!" added another, their voice filled with awe.Max simply nodded, offering them a small smile before turning to check on Rose and Lily, who had just come down to meet him.Rose and Lily hurried over, concern and curiosity etched on their faces."How did you get there so fast?" Rose asked, still puzzled by Max's sudden appearance earlier.Max shrugged nonchalantly. "I came down earlier and waited for the right moment. You just didn't notice because everyone's attention was on Oscar," he explained casually.Lily nodded, impressed. "Oh, so that's how it was. You're amazing, though," she said, her admiration clear as a slight blush crept onto her cheeks.In truth, Max couldn't reveal that his movements were faster than an ordinary human's, making it seem like he had teleported. He si
The thugs regrouped, their expressions a mix of frustration and embarrassment. Oscar barked at them angrily, "What are you waiting for? Get him!"One of the thugs muttered under his breath, "Easier said than done…" but they all hesitated before reluctantly charging at Max again.This time, Max tilted his head slightly, as if deciding on something. Then, with a swift movement, he sidestepped the first thug, delivered a light tap to the back of his head, and followed up with a playful smack on the thug's behind using the thug's own bat.The thug froze mid-motion, his eyes wide in shock. "What the—did he just…?"Before he could finish, Max spun around to face the second thug, dodged his clumsy attack, and gave him the same treatment—a loud smack to the rear.The sound echoed across the courtyard, followed by stunned silence and then an eruption of laughter from the students watching from the buildings above."H-he's spanking them!" one student burst out, clutching their stomach.Even Ros
Before Rose's tears could fall and before Lily's anger could fully erupt, they both froze at the sight in front of them. Their expressions shifted to one of shock and disbelief.Oscar noticed the change on their faces and assumed they were overcome with fear. With a smug grin, he turned to look at the teacher, expecting a lifeless body. But as he turned, he froze in place.Standing in front of the teacher was a man, holding the baseball bat with his hand. It hadn't landed on the teacher. Instead, it had been stopped effortlessly, as if it weighed nothing.Oscar's eyes widened in shock. "Who the hell are you?!" he barked, his voice laced with confusion and anger.The thug who had swung the bat staggered back, fear plastered on his face. He knew how sturdy that bat was—yet the man holding it didn't seem fazed at all. Before anyone could react further, the man clenched his fist and crushed the bat into splinters."W-what?! How is that possible?!" one student whispered in disbelief."Wait
From the front doors of the campus, a large figure emerged, stepping purposefully into the chaos. It was one of the PE teachers, a man with a stout build and a noticeable belly, but his stern expression and commanding presence made it clear he wasn't someone to be trifled with. "What's going on here?!" he bellowed, his voice echoing across the courtyard. Oscar glanced at the teacher with mild disinterest, a smug grin plastered on his face. "And who's this?" he mocked. "The campus babysitter?" Ignoring the jab, the teacher stopped a few feet away from Oscar's group, crossing his arms. "You're on private property, causing a disturbance, and endangering students. Leave now, or I'll call security and the police." Oscar chuckled, leaning lazily against his bike. "You think I'm scared of you or your little threats? Nah. We're here for Rose, and we're not leaving until she comes down." The teacher's eyes hardened, his patience wearing thin. "Violence has no place here. You're tresp
Max, Rose, and Lily returned to their classroom for their next lecture. The students filed in, taking their seats, while Max casually walked to his desk, drawing subtle glances from almost everyone.As the professor prepared to start the lesson, a few of their classmates approached Max, their curiosity evident."Hey, Max," one girl began, shyly tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "Where did you transfer from?"Max looked up, his expression calm yet inviting. "A small town in the province," he replied with an easy smile.Another girl chimed in, her cheeks slightly pink. "Is it true you're on a scholarship? That must mean you're really smart!"Max chuckled softly, shaking his head. "I just try my best, that's all."The casual humility in his voice only seemed to endear him further to the girls, who exchanged excited whispers as they walked back to their seats, their faces flushed and hearts racing.Meanwhile, Lily slumped in her seat, her chin resting on her hand. She glanced at Ma
However, several moments passed, and Lily still didn't feel the impact of the punch. Slowly, she opened her eyes, only to see Sean's fist mere inches from her face, frozen in mid-air. Her gaze shifted, and there was Max, holding Sean's wrist effortlessly, his expression calm yet resolute.Badum!Lily's heart skipped a beat as she took in the sight of Max. He looked undeniably handsome, his calm demeanor contrasting sharply with Sean's rage. ‘He's so hot,' she thought, her hand reflexively clutching her chest to steady her suddenly erratic heartbeat.Max sighed softly. "You're really going to pick a fight with a woman?" he said coolly before pushing Sean's arm back with a controlled motion.Sean stumbled backward, clutching his wrist with a mix of irritation and shock. His face twisted into a snarl as he barked at Max, "Mind your own business!"Max tilted his head slightly, smirking. "Business? I didn't realize you had any worth minding," he teased, his words striking a nerve.The insu