"Wow... A real transformation indeed. I never imagined Serena would change so much," exclaimed one."She's absolutely stunning. I hereby declare, from this day forth, you're my girl crush," another chimed in."Serena, you're stunning. Ever thought about becoming a big-time star?" A male classmate complimented.Male classmates gathered their attention on Serena. Even some girlfriends' boyfriends couldn't help but gaze at her, sparking jealousy among their female companions and bitterness among some female classmates.Soon, a male classmate approached, offering a drink to Serena."Serena, let me toast to you first.""No need to be polite. My wife isn't good with alcohol, so I'll drink on her behalf."At that moment, Xayne reached out from behind, took the drink, and downed it in one go.All the men present were stunned.They stared at Xayne's sudden appearance, their eyes filled with bewilderment."Your wife?""Who is this guy? Do you know him?""Is he really Serena's husband
Serena never expected Xayne to retaliate in such a manner, her cheeks suddenly flushing red."There are so many people here." Serena lightly pushed Xayne away without reproach.The men present were nearly mad with jealousy. They all cried inwardly, questioning why Serena had fallen for such a loser.If it weren't for Serena, who was still present, they might have already beaten Xayne.Xayne's smug expression now was just too arrogant."Serena, you better think it over. This man is nothing but a loser. He can't protect you. You'll regret being with him." Kian's face turned dark, but he couldn't do anything.Just then, Millie Westwood, one of Serena's former close friends, came up and said, "All right, you don't have to rub it in. Why don't you two sit down first?"While leaving this sentence, Millie also gave Kian a meaningful look.Kian realized his outburst, immediately shutting his mouth and welcoming Serena and Xayne to their seats.Soon, Aileen, whom Serena had just met,
"He works at Hoxin Group? Goodness, I had no idea. Kian is way too low-key!""If you've got money, don't forget your friends. Kian, is your company hiring? How about introducing me to a job there so I can help out?"Classmates immediately raised their glasses to him, their words full of flattery.Just then, someone asked about Aileen. "Speaking of which, where does your boyfriend work?"Aileen proudly replied, "This is my boyfriend, Grayson Bowen. He's amazing. His parents own the biggest steel mill in the Hamsphere, and even the military theater relies on their materials. Plus, my boyfriend knows people in the military."Others admired Grayson even more upon hearing this.They all raised their glasses and chatted, hoping to leave a good impression.After three rounds of drinks, the whole private room burst into songs, and the lighting became somewhat ambiguous.At this moment, Kian deliberately pulled Millie over and asked, "What should we do now? It seems like Serena isn't in
At that moment, everyone dancing or chatting under the lights stopped and turned to look at the door.The gaze of those thugs swept across the banquet, quickly spotting Kian, confirming they were in the right place.Then, their leader, a guy with a head of yellow hair, sneered. "Our boss wants a lady to drink with tonight. I want all women here to line up.""I advise you to be sensible, or there'll be consequences. We won't shy away from sending you to the hospital," someone warned.With their iron rods, the thugs banged on the door, smashing it to pieces. Even the windowsills and tabletop glass shattered, causing several female students to scream, covering their ears."Is there no law here? If you want to touch the women here, you must get through us first!"Some impulsive male students stepped forward to act heroic.However, these thugs were seasoned street fighters experienced in alley brawls and had iron rods in hand. The male students who rushed forward to take the lead were
Many couldn't help but feel a chill down their spines. Luckily, they didn't lay hands on Xayne just now. If they did, Xayne could probably crush them without lifting a finger."Well done!""Now that's a real man. The rest are just trash!""You were all looking down on him earlier, but when things got tough, it turns out Xayne is the most reliable!"The female classmates who had looked down on Xayne before were now impressed by him and praised him one after another.The boyfriends of those female classmates all lowered their heads in shame, regretting their cowardice just now."Stop it! Stop it! We're leaving! We're leaving!" The guy with yellow hair, kicked by Xayne once again, struggled to run toward the door, begging for mercy."You want to leave? You guys haven't told me who sent you to cause trouble!"Xayne, however, stepped on his back, denying him the chance to escape while demanding to know the mastermind behind the scenes.When these thugs entered the room, he knew the
"All right, I'll foot the bill for all expenses today. Consider it my way of making amends to all of you. To those who were just injured, I'll compensate you, too. I hope you can forgive me," Kian declared.Money sure did the trick in this society. Upon hearing Kian's willingness to compensate, those injured students were no longer angry.Moreover, when they heard he was taking on the entire cost of this banquet, any dissent among the students disappeared."Since the boss has spoken, we won't hold back. Waiter, bring us thirty bottles of your finest liquor. Kian here has plenty of cash, right?" Xayne called the waiter over and promptly ordered thirty bottles of premium liquor.The waiter then presented thirty bottles of tribute liquor, each with a hefty price tag, costing thousands per cask."Are you going to finish all that liquor by yourself?" Kian couldn't help but curse.Xayne was simply treating him like a pig to be slaughtered.Xayne sneered, "Didn't you just boast about m
As others inquired about what had happened, the door to the private room swung open.This time, dozens of well-trained bodyguards stormed in. They moved in perfect unison, their eyes cold and fierce. In terms of physique and strength, they were a lot more powerful than the thugs from earlier.At that moment, the sound of a cane striking the ground echoed in the room.An elderly man wielding a dragon-headed cane emerged from behind the bodyguards."Who just hit my son? Show yourself," the old man said in a low voice."A dragon-headed cane? He... he's Bernie from the Clinton family!""The Clinton family? Oh no, they're one of the most influential families. Among Bernie's three sons, two hold positions in the military..."Upon recognizing the old man's identity, everyone present was instantly sobered up."Oh? It seems like you recognise me. I won't waste words then," Bernie said, leaning on his cane as he sat on the sofa.No one dared to speak in the room.This wasn't someone of
"Oh? Are you folks from the Bowen Ironworks? Hmph, your rundown steel mill is nothing but trash in my eyes!"Today, you hurt my son, and I won't let you leave. Everyone, take them all away. I'll have you all brought back for questioning."With a command from Bernie, a few soldiers slowly advanced to take them into custody."Wait! You have no right to do this!""This has nothing to do with us. You can't just arrest us!"Others struggled to resist, but the soldiers easily knocked them down with a single punch and then subdued them.At that moment, Kian suddenly stepped forward and said, "Wait! Can you spare my classmates? For my sake. My uncle is the president of the Redwaters Chamber of Commerce in the Hampshere.""The Redwaters Chamber of Commerce? One of the eight major chambers in our Hampshere?""So, his uncle is actually the Redwaters Chamber of Commerce president. That's why his multinational trading company skyrocketed in such a short time. It turns out he had his uncle's
Dean's wild provocations quickly drew a crowd of onlookers.At that moment, a striking young woman stepped forward, removing her sunglasses as she made her way through the throng.The woman was dressed in an elegant black gown, the hemline revealing a pair of flawless, slender legs that caught everyone's attention. Her expression, however, was haughty, as though she looked down on everyone around her.She was Deanana Lovorka, the heiress of the Lovorka family conglomerate. While not exactly a household name, she was considered a minor socialite in the upper circles of Drakonix."Manager Dean, it's been a while!" Deanana greeted casually.As someone who frequently traveled abroad for business, Deanana was a familiar face at the airport and she had crossed paths with Dean on several occasions.But she was not here for a casual chat with Dean. It was far from it.She had come specifically to see Xayne.This was, after all, the legendary King of the North. Just six months ago, he w
"Do you have any idea whose luggage this is?" Aava asked coldly with a sharp and commanding tone.She was on the verge of revealing her special credentials—something she rarely used unless absolutely necessary. Xayne had been her hero, someone she deeply admired. The ridicule from Miodrag moments earlier had already pushed her to the edge, and now even a low-level airport staffer dared to humiliate him."Of course, I knew. Xayne, the King of the North six months ago; now he's just a regular civilian," the staffer replied with icy indifference. The staffer smirked. "Miss, do you think Xayne is still the mighty King of the North? There's no war, the capital isn't under siege, and he's utterly useless now. Take my advice—someone young and beautiful like you should stay far away from trash like Xayne. Get closer to someone like Young Master Dongfang instead. It'll do wonders for your future!"Dean swaggered over, cigarette dangling from his mouth, hands clasped behind his back. His ex
Upon hearing those words, both Xayne and Aava paused in surprise, then frowned in unison.The VIP lounge was clearly still operating as usual. Inside, over twenty people were relaxing—some reading newspapers and sipping coffee. There was no sign of any "closure" or "disinfection."It was obvious that this so-called announcement was deliberately targeting Xayne and Aava."Manager Li, isn't this going a bit too far? That's Xayne—formerly the King of the North. He has special privileges to use the VIP lounge. If this gets reported to higher-ups, we could all be in trouble…," whispered one of the airport staff, cautiously approaching Dean."Higher-ups? Haven't you heard? Young Master Lyuben already gave the order—anyone who sides with Xayne will see their entire family wiped out." Dean sneered, exhaling a cloud of smoke as he lit a cigarette."And even if the higher-ups find out, what can they do?" Dean added mockingly. "I'll admit, six months ago, I wouldn't have dared cross Xayne. B
Miodrag's laughter quickly caught the attention of onlookers in the bustling terminal. But their gazes were fixed not on him but on Xayne.The "King of the North" was a name nearly everyone recognized, yet no one dared approach him. Lyuben's warning had spread far and wide: anyone who got close to Xayne would face annihilation."Miodrag! What gives you the right to mock Mr. Xayne? Just hours ago, he was fighting on the front lines for this country. And you? What have you done besides indulge yourself in luxury?" Aava snapped with a sharp and clear voice."Heh, I pay taxes, don't I? Doesn't spending money generate tax revenue? Without people like me keeping the economy alive, what would Xayne have eaten in the north? Dirt?" Miodrag smirked, his tone dripping with mockery. He sneered and continued, "If not for us rich kids throwing around millions in donations every day, Xayne wouldn't even have warm dirt to eat!""Damn it! The nerve of that guy!""What's so special about the East
"Is it true that Xayne captured the so-called 'Lord of Light' alive?" Lyuben remained calm as he was playing a grand piano in the lounge."Indeed! Word is, the Lord of Light's master, Master Emin, was present as well. However, Xander also made an appearance. My analysis suggests it was Xander who forced Master Emin to retreat, while Xayne crippled the Lord of Light." An older man lowered his head respectfully as he spoke, his voice tinged with urgency."Oh? Defeating the Lord of Light… he must have had a trick up his sleeve. Was it some kind of tactic or setup?" Lyuben asked without betraying a hint of emotion."It's said that Xayne specializes in traps and ambushes. Otherwise, Hiram and his crew wouldn't have met their end in that mansion. Master Dongfang, you mustn't underestimate him!""Hmm?!" Lyuben's eyes shot open suddenly, piercing beams of icy resolve radiating toward the older man.The man immediately lowered his head further, not daring to meet the gaze of the young lead
"Lowes, what are you panicking for?" Zoro's cold gaze locked onto Lowes.Even though Lowes was several generations younger than him, as the head of the Bullard family, he had the status to stand on equal footing with Zoro."I'm not panicking, I just don't want to see more white funeral banners hanging at the Bullard family estate. If Xayne comes back and chooses to settle the score, do you think any of us can handle it? You might not know this, but back when King Quidie rebelled, even Klink didn't dare lay a hand on him," Lowes replied, his voice strained but steady.He paused, taking a long, slow breath to calm himself. "Put it another way, if Xayne comes for us, even KB Kings Circle won't step in to save us. If that doesn't scare you, then I don't know what will!"The air in the room grew colder. Lowes glanced around at the faces of the other family heads, hoping to see reason in their eyes. But then came a sneer.Zoro let out a low, disdainful chuckle. "Even if Xayne didn't die
"Xayne!" Zoro clenched his fists so tightly. If anyone had a grudge against Xayne, the Eastin family's hatred was no less than that of the Bullard family. Not to mention, Flamey had been killed by Xayne not long ago. This blood feud had to be settled.The Big Four weren't some weak, defenseless prey that Xayne could toy with as he pleased. For decades, the Big Four had controlled the heart of the Drakonia's economy. Every senator, governor, and political figure had to show them respect. But since Iver's death, the Big Four had lost their glow. People who once bowed their heads were now looking down on them. The root of all this was because of Xayne.That's why, after Flamey's death, the Eastin family had no choice but to call upon their master, a man who had been living in seclusion for decades. Every bit of information regarding Xayne's trip to Egenda, his plans, his contacts, and even his flight schedule had been deliberately fed to Lord of Light.They made it clear that the momen
"In the end, his ambitions were never realized. When he attempted to merge all five Dragon's Hearts, he died. After his death, the Dragon's Hearts vanished without a trace. That's why the Light Order has always kept a close eye on Drakonia, especially on the methods Commander Zedd used to track down those Dragon's Hearts," Joe explained.Hearing this, Xayne was utterly stunned. He had never imagined that over a century ago, Commander Zedd had possessed five Dragon's Hearts. That would have been a time when Drakon Destiny was on the rise. However, because of the failed fusion, Commander Zedd lost not only his life but also Drakon Destiny's, which declined, leading to the humiliations and defeats that followed over the next century."So you're saying the Dragon's Hearts are tied to the fate of a nation?" Xayne asked, his shock evident."Absolutely. Based on our research, there's no doubt about it. The fate of Drakonia is linked to the Dragon's Hearts. Every time someone successfully f
In the VIP lounge of the airport, Xayne and Aava were waiting for their flight. Not long after, a tall, broad-shouldered young man strode in. He scanned the room briefly before his eyes locked onto Xayne and Aava. Without hesitation, he walked straight toward them. "Mr. Xayne, I'm sorry for the wait. I was sent here by Yves."The young man sized up Xayne, his eyes flashing with surprise when he saw that Xayne was completely unharmed. Word had spread about Xayne's clash with Lord of Light, a confrontation that even drew out a Radiant Commander figure, Emin. Yet here Xayne was, perfectly fine. It was hard not to be impressed.As Yves's right-hand man, Joe Zhird knew better than to underestimate someone like Xayne. His respect was evident in his tone and demeanor. With his status as the top lieutenant of Black Ice Platform, even the heads of prominent families would approach him with courtesy. But right now, it was Joe who was showing deference to Xayne, and this caught Aava by surprise