Sarah extended warm greetings to both Old Mr. Chen and Arthur, and their polite reciprocation masked their curiosity about her unexpected presence.Taking the initiative, Hasen stepped forward to clarify the situation, "I'm certain you are familiar with Captain Sarah from the police force, but she's also our primary investor. Her involvement alone eliminates the need for any other investors."The revelation left Arthur and Old Mr. Chen utterly astonished.In response, Arthur addressed Captain Sarah, saying, "Greetings, Captain Sarah, it's a pleasure to see you again. I hope my words won't offend you."He then redirected his attention to Hasen and David, conveying his appreciation, "I'm grateful for your efforts, but I'm curious about how Captain Sarah will contribute. We don't expect her to handle our adversaries through arrests, do we?"Turning back to Sarah, Arthur added, "Once again, Captain Sarah, please accept my apologies if my words seem impertinent."Sarah responded with a fri
Three days had passed since the events in Fairview unfolded. While the residents of Fairview continued with their daily affairs, the situation in Springs was markedly different. Isabelle and her formidable group of mercenaries, known as the Xander Mercenaries, were facing a formidable challenge in the tumultuous region of Rode Island.Isabelle's expedition was split into two teams, with the outer team, under the command of T1, embarking on a mission to assimilate a middle ranked mercenary force into their own ranks. However, what they had anticipated as a relatively straightforward operation took a grim turn when they walked headfirst into an ambush.To their dismay, the mercenaries they had targeted weren't acting alone. Instead, they had forged a surprising alliance with not one, but two other powerful middle level mercenary forces. This unforeseen collaboration had transformed the mission from a simple takeover into a high stakes showdown, where the outer team of Xander Mercenaries
Isabelle responded with a mocking tone, her voice dripping with sarcasm, "Oh, really? I had no idea about those rules. Who exactly came up with such absurd regulations?"One of the opponents, the woman standing across from them retorted, her gaze fixed on Isabelle, "I've heard plenty about you, the audacious leader of the Xander Mercenaries. Your reign has gone unchallenged for so long. This recent victory seems to have inflated your ego to the point where you can't even recognize your impending defeat."Isabelle replied, "Oh, is that so?" She chuckled, clearly unfazed, and turned her attention to Terry, disregarding their opponents. "What's your take on this, Terry? Don't you think the two of us can handle these three?"Terry couldn't help but admire Isabelle's audacious spirit, especially when it came to battles. He willingly embraced her boldness, replying, "Absolutely, dealing with them will be a piece of cake."Isabelle's smile in response to Terry's confidence spoke volumes. She
Isabelle's lips curled into a confident smile as she addressed them, her voice gentle yet resolute, "Belief is a choice, and I can't compel you to believe or disbelieve."Turning her gaze towards the intense battle unfolding before her, Isabelle keenly observed Terry gaining the upper hand. She was acutely aware of the intentions of her adversaries, the man and the woman, who yearned to rush to their partner's aid. But Isabelle harbored a deep determination; she couldn't afford to let any of them escape, for such an outcome would mean disappointment for Alexander.Internally, she mused, "If Alexander can confront a dharma level expert while remaining within the guardian realm, then I, too, can take on these two opponents, even if they are on par with my own abilities."With an aura of blue glow enveloping her entire being, Isabelle moved with unparalleled agility, unleashing a relentless barrage of attacks upon the man and the woman. Her swiftness and precision left them with no op
Isabelle found herself drenched in sweat, her entire body trembling under the weight of agonizing torment. It wasn't merely the searing pain caused by the blade's cruel wound that tormented her; it was the insidious poison that had tainted it, coursing through her veins like a malevolent serpent.In the midst of her suffering, Townsend's keen ears detected the approaching footsteps of the woman. He reached out to Isabelle, his voice laced with urgency and reassurance. "Isabelle, take a deep breath," he implored, his belief in her resilience unwavering. "Your unique connection with the glow grants you immunity to poison, even if we can't explain why it's affecting you now. You have the strength to overcome this."He went on to explain the mystique of the glow, emphasizing its transformative power. "The glow melds your spiritual energy with your physical attributes, elevating you beyond the ordinary. You can harness this power to purge the poison from your system. Though you've wielded t
In City of Springs, Floral Mountains;After three days of uninterrupted slumber, Alexander found himself in a state of astonishment. This deep rest had catalyzed an astonishing transformation within him, propelling him directly from the higher level of the of the guardian realm to the middle level of the dharma realm, bypassing the lower level of the dharma realm entirely.It was an extraordinary phenomenon; if the general populace were privy to the incredible ascension Alexander had undergone merely through his slumber, many would have sought to capture him, driven by a dark desire to extract his life essence. This was not the first time such a thing had happened to him.Yawning contentedly, Alexander finally stirred from his restful repose. "Could someone kindly assist me in acquiring a rejuvenating cup of tea?" he requested, his voice tinged with the weight of his transcendent journey.Master Tobias, whose cheerful demeanor had given way to a momentary seriousness launched a punch
After their meal, Alexander, Diana, and Chris bid farewell to the picturesque Floral Mountains, embarking on a journey to Diana's ancestral home within Springs. Springs, though part of a sprawling metropolis, was so vast that it demanded nearly two to three hours of driving to reach their destination.Diana hailed from the esteemed Hendrick family, a name renowned throughout Springs for their affluence, influence, and extraordinary martial prowess. Not only were they exceedingly wealthy, but each member of the Hendrick clan was a formidable martial artist. In their family, the lowest attainable martial arts realm was the revered guardian realm, showcasing the absence of anyone beneath that extraordinary level of mastery.Previous the lowest had been the warrior realm and that was Diana only but breaking through to the guardian realm had changed that.Parallel to the Hendrick family's prestige, the Powell family, to which Chris belonged, held an equivalent position in Springs society.
The five experts, all members of the esteemed Powell family, immediately recognized Chris, and one of them stepped forward to address him."Dear young master," the Powell family member began, "it is essential to understand that in Springs, the Hendrick family has been labeled as traitors, and anyone associated with them is deemed a traitor as well. They stand as adversaries to not only the Powell family but also the revered Star Academy, and there's a substantial bounty on their heads.""The young lady standing over there with you is none other than the princess of the Hendrick family. If you were to capture her, we could potentially force the rest of her family to surrender, and the credit for this would be yours to claim. You would be greatly esteemed by all."Upon hearing these words, Diana grew immediately cautious of Chris's intentions and quickly positioned herself behind Alexander for protection.Chris, on the other hand, shook his head in response to Diana's reaction. While th