Ritchie picked up his cane and struck Emmett's chest. "You fool! Are you blind or dumb? Do you know who gave him this invitation?" Emmett asked respectfully, "Who was it? Is it really General Butcher?" Ritchie nodded, confirming Emmett's suspicion. Emmett slumped to the ground, his spirit broken, feeling like a puppet with its strings cut. The security guards looked at Emmett, still waiting for his orders. "Mr. Emmett, what now? Do we go after him or not?" Even if Emmett had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare touch Xayne. Not only was he the highest-ranking VIP at the auction, but he was also personally invited by Blood Butcher. Emmett, stunned, ordered, "Leave, get back to your posts. If any of you dares to lay a hand on Mr. Xayne, I'll deal with you myself." The security guards looked at Emmett, unsure what to do. Emmett’s change of heart was startling. Emmett then kneeled beside Xayne, saying, "Mr. Xayne, please don't hold it against me. I didn't know you were
Xayne stated plainly, "I want to reserve the Folksworth Hotel. No one else is allowed to enter." Xayne's intention was clear. He wanted to remove Francis from the hotel. Upon hearing this, Francis sneered inwardly, his face full of mockery. Xayne was certainly a novice to suggest reserving the entire Folksworth Hotel. It was simply impossible. Firstly, aside from the association itself, the Folksworth Hotel was a landmark in Folksworth. Secondly, the hotel's daily expenses exceeded millions. No one had the financial means to reserve the Folksworth Hotel. Even if they did, the hotel wouldn't lower itself to allow any individual or group to reserve it. Francis smirked, mocking, "Xayne, you're too arrogant! Do you think you can reserve the Folksworth Hotel just because you have General Butcher's invitation?" It wasn't just Francis who thought this way. Everyone present, including the security guards and the receptionist, also doubted anyone could reserve the entire hotel.
When Ritchie caught sight of the medal, his eyes lit up. It was Mr. White's, the mysterious person who rarely showed himself, a token of identity. Unbelievably, Xayne, whom Blood Butcher personally invited, turned out to be the wealthy Mr. White. Ritchie could not help but exclaim, "You're Mr. White...""Hush!" Xayne put a finger to his lips, gesturing for Ritchie to keep it secret.Ritchie's excitement did not dissipate. Never had he imagined that he would meet the wealthy Mr. White in his lifetime.Xayne turned slightly and said, "I wonder if I can buy the entire Folksworth Hotel now."Ritchie nodded. "Yes, of course. If Mr. White— as you wish, Mr. Xayne. I could arrange for you to take over the Folksworth Hotel. And if you are willing, I can even pass on the position of chairman of the Folksworth Association to you."Xayne waved repeatedly. "I don't need the position of chairman. I just want the Folksworth Hotel."Xayne was firm and resolute in every word he said.Francis was
Francis did not return to the Rodriguez residence but drove alone to Blood Butcher's villa.Guided by Blood Butcher's servants, Francis walked directly into the meeting hall. Blood Butcher sat at the main chair, with Dixon and Dyron standing on his left and right. Mink from the Rodriguez family respectfully knelt at the bottom.As Mink saw Francis walk in, he patted him on the shoulder, gesturing, "Hurry, kneel. You must show respect to the Blood Butcher."Hearing this, Francis immediately knelt.At this moment, Blood Butcher frowned. "Mink, did you complete the task I entrusted to you?"Mink smiled and said, "I specifically sent my son to complete the task you gave. Even if it's not just a simple matter but a significant one, we will handle it properly."Upon hearing this, Blood Butcher, with a hint of anger, said, "For such an important matter, you entrusted it to your useless son? Do you not care about Xayne, or do you not care about my orders?"Blood Butcher's tone was unple
"Yes, yes, I understand." Mink nervously nodded repeatedly."All right, take your son downstairs for treatment." Blood Butcher said coldly.Mink bowed several times, saying, "Thank you, Blood Butcher, thank you, Blood Butcher. I will be careful in the future."Blood Butcher gave him a final warning. "You must remember, I can raise your Rodriguez family from Folksworth, and naturally, I can also make your Rodriguez family disappear from Folksworth. Don't forget, the fate of your Rodriguez family is in my hands."Hearing this, Mink trembled and said, "Understood. From now on, your commands will be the goal of our Rodriguez family."After Mink and Francis left, Dixon and Dyron, the two brothers, began to plan the assassination of Xayne for Blood Butcher.Blood Butcher's face darkened as he asked, "How's the investigation going?"Dyron respectfully replied, "Xayne has become suspicious of your whereabouts and has specifically ordered people to investigate. There have been no movemen
Xayne arrived in Folksworth on the second day. The sky showed the first hint of dawn, the sun still bright, its rays warm and comforting as they spilled down. Everything was just as it had been before.Xayne stood by the window, gazing at the scenery below the Folksworth Hotel. He lifted a glass, slowly sipping the drink until it was empty. The taste was slightly bitter at first, but after a while, it left a lingering sweetness in his mouth.All he saw was scenery as he looked down, and above were red clouds. The Folksworth Hotel was built in the upstream area of the river. Upstream, the scenery was picturesque, where the great river flowed eastward, washing away everything in its path.Serena rubbed her eyes and gradually got out of bed, looking at Xayne shyly. Xayne met Serena's gaze. Time had not left any marks on her face, and he still remembered her as she had appeared when they first met.Xayne smiled. "You're awake. The pharmaceutical expo auction is about to begin.""Oh!"
Soon, the call disconnected.Serena finally finished getting ready, barely having time for makeup. She called out to Xayne, ready to leave.Xayne hugged her, whispering, "No need to rush, my love. Let's take our time, shall we?"A soft breeze seemed to caress Serena's body as she stumbled into Xayne's embrace, her cheeks flushing like a charming wife ready to be savored.Serena gasped softly. "Don't tease me. We must go to the expo."Xayne kissed Serena's lips and murmured, "It's all right. The pharmaceutical expo auction has been postponed until one o'clock in the afternoon. No one can disturb me when I'm with you.""Ah!" Serena exclaimed. Xayne and Serena found themselves back on the bed once more....Inside the Folksworth Hotel, no one knew the warmth that enveloped the place. Everyone was puzzled about why the pharmaceutical expo auction was postponed.As Xayne gave the command, Ritchie promptly announced the postponement of the expo, rescheduling it for one o'clock in
A person dressed in a light gray jacket asked, "Excuse me, why is this happening? The pharmaceutical expo auction has never been postponed in years. At the very least, there should be some explanation. Otherwise, it's hard to silence the rumors."Just as Marcus expected, when they realized the other party was too strong, they would look for another way out."Well..." Marcus hesitated for a moment before saying, "The news was announced at the last minute, and I don't know much about it either. It seems that a big shot couldn't make it, and it was this big shot who asked Mr. Ritchie to postpone the expo."‘What?’This was equivalent to a stone casted into the water, stirring up waves crashing against the shore.The murmurs and speculations only intensified."What's going on? Mr. Ritchie received orders from a big shot and postponed the expo?""Can this big shot be the person who bought the Folksworth Hotel yesterday? I heard Mr. Ritchie personally went to welcome him and escorted
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