The next morning, Xayne and Serena went out together.Tonight, Serena had to attend an important banquet on behalf of the Serena Group.Serena was naturally beautiful, her bare face enough to attract envious glances. However, for tonight's event, she wanted to dress more formally.She and Xayne drove for about an hour before arriving at a quiet alley reminiscent of the misty, rain-soaked alleys of South Rivera. Such an alley was rare in modern Folksworth.At the end of the alley stood a traditional building. The first two floors were designed with South Rivera garden aesthetics, exuding an ancient charm and tranquility, resembling a small pavilion.As the car stopped at the entrance, Xayne scrutinized the building. He rarely visited such places, and this one looked extraordinary."This building must be worth at least a ten million, right?" Xayne remarked casually. "Is this your friend's private villa?"Serena adjusted her clothes and hair, smiling. "Yes, she's a new friend of mi
The woman, exuding a charming aura, ran over with a beaming smile. She grabbed Serena's hand and said, "Serena, you didn't even tell me you were coming. And this is?"The woman then noticed Xayne standing to the side, a glint of curiosity in her eyes."Xayne, I've mentioned him often, my husband. He's accompanying me to the party tonight," Serena introduced simply, then turned to Xayne and said, "Xayne, this is Anastasia Ripley, the studio owner. Isn't she beautiful? She's even more stunning than a celebrity, right?""She is indeed beautiful, but in my eyes, my wife is the most perfect," Xayne replied, his eyes sweeping over Anastasia's face with a hint of amusement, then turned back to Serena with a playful smile.Serena rolled her eyes at him and said, "You and your sweet talk.""Hello, I'm Anastasia," the beautiful woman said politely, extending her fair hand, the surprise in her eyes already masked, and continued with a smile, "I didn't expect we share the same surname. I've o
As soon as Xayne opened his eyes, he was met with a scene so alluring it could make anyone's nose bleed. Thankfully, his self-control was strong enough to avoid any awkwardness.'What a temptress.' Xayne thought to himself as he turned his gaze to Serena in front of the mirror. He almost had a nosebleed again. He felt an overwhelming urge, almost losing control again.Describing Serena as stunningly beautiful was no exaggeration. To Xayne, she looked like an angel descended from heaven. She wore a red evening gown with a deep V cut on the back, revealing her smooth, fair skin, exuding a very seductive aura.Her hair was elegantly pinned up, giving her a refined look, completely different from her usual professional attire. She appeared noble and graceful, the dress perfectly complementing her figure, accentuating all her curves, making her just as captivating as Anastasia.Serena turned around and caught Xayne staring at her with a lovestruck expression. A subtle, proud smile curve
Having such a stunningly attractive woman like Anastasia flitting around him, Xayne felt the lingering fragrance in the air, making him quite pleased.Next came the overall styling, and Anastasia, being a top-notch stylist, transformed Xayne's appearance in less than half an hour. He now looked completely different, exuding the aura of a prince charming straight out of a fairy tale, dignified and fashionable.Xayne's facial features were already quite handsome, with his sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, but he usually didn't bother to maintain them."Serena’s taste is impeccable. You’re like a diamond in the rough, incredibly handsome," Anastasia commented, crossing her arms as she stood behind Xayne, admiring her work in the mirror. She noticed that Xayne's aura was indeed unique."Thanks for the compliment. Being handsome is my motto," Xayne replied with a cheeky grin."All right, stop with your smooth talk. Come with me to the dressing room. I'll help you pick out some decent clo
After all the workouts, Xayne's physique had become well-proportioned, with tight and defined muscle lines. Although he wasn't a bulky muscular man, his body exuded a unique charm that made women glance more than once. This kind of body was particularly appealing to young, inexperienced girls.However, Anastasia's eyes were constantly scanning Xayne's body, filled with confusion and wonder.'Why isn't it there? Did my master make a mistake?'Noticing Anastasia's facial expressions, Xayne chuckled. "Are you just going to let me stand here while you are mesmerized by my well-built body?"Anastasia snapped out of her trance, retracting her gaze with a faint smile, and handed him a garment. "Try this on. It should look good.""Um? This doesn't seem right," Xayne grinned mischievously. "You've seen my body. Shouldn't I get to see yours?"Anastasia frowned, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. "Are you joking?"Yet, at the same time, a flicker of panic appeared in her eyes."You're mis
This man was terrifying.From the moment he stepped into the locker room, Xayne felt something was off. With just him and Anastasia in the room, the strangeness had to come from her."So, do you think you can still hide anything from me?" Xayne shook his head slightly, a cold smile on his face. "If you had the strength, you would have made a move by now. You wouldn't be at my mercy like this. Tell me, who are you, and what is your purpose? Maybe I'll let you go for Serena's sake."Anastasia bit her red lips, her eyes flickering with a hint of struggle."Don't test my patience." Xayne's fingers lightly flicked a button on her shirt.Anastasia's body immediately tensed up, trembling in a mesmerizing way."You should be ready to talk now. Who are you, and what's your goal?" Xayne spoke coldly. "Or are you trying to find something from me?"Anastasia kept her head down, silent.Xayne frowned. He hadn't expected Anastasia to remain silent under such pressure. He spoke in a cold tone
Xayne grinned mischievously, grasping the air with one hand, causing Anastasia to shrink back in fear.Anastasia's breathing had become erratic, terrified that Xayne might make a move."What, are you scared now?"Xayne didn't press further. Instead, he played his game, saying, "When you decided to test me, you should have known there would be consequences. Alone in a room with me, aren't you worried I might do something? Especially when your figure is, to put it mildly, a treasure in any man's eyes. Yet you still did it, which means you have a compelling reason."I can guess two possible reasons. First, I have something incredibly valuable to you. Second, you're working for someone, or someone is controlling you, right?"Anastasia trembled, her breathing quickening, her eyes showing a flash of panic.Xayne had guessed correctly.With everything laid bare, Xayne didn't hold back, a mocking smile on his face. "Of course, there's another possibility. Maybe you think I'm handsome an
Xayne untied the shirt that had bound Anastasia's hands. Since the shirt was completely ruined, he handed her another one and carefully helped her put it on. Of course, during the process, his hands inevitably touched her, sending a ticklish sensation through her body.Anastasia, either too shocked or lost in thought, didn't stop Xayne from his actions, letting him dress her.Afterward, Xayne said nonchalantly, "Go ahead, open the door. Don’t keep Serena waiting."With that, Xayne turned and left. Anastasia stood there in a daze for several seconds. It wasn't until the knocking resumed that she gathered herself and walked to the door.When she opened it, Serena stood there smiling. Seeing Anastasia's flushed face, she couldn't help but ask, "Anastasia, why is your face so red?"Anastasia touched her burning cheeks, her mind replaying the scene in the locker room with Xayne, filling her with resentment."Is it? Maybe it's just too hot in here," she said awkwardly, unsure why she
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