"Elias?" Xayne frowned.Raynard hurriedly responded, "Yes, Mr. Xayne. This young master of the Pedra family, Elias Pedra. He’s the second son of the family from Shyion. He is a playboy, rebellious, but his character is not in question. "The Pedra family is one of the most prestigious families in Western Shyion. Elias originally had an engagement with the daughter of the Montgomery family from Eastern Shyion. It was a highly anticipated marriage throughout Shyion."The Pedra family of Western Shyion and the Montgomery family of Eastern Shyion are top-tier. A marriage between such families has always been a celebrated event in Shyion."But Elias, being the playboy he is, not only rejected the engagement with the Montgomery family’s daughter, but he also ran off to Southern Shyion to become a live-in son-in-law for the second-class Lyee family."Upon hearing this, Xayne's frown deepened.Shyion was divided into three regions—Eastern Shyion, Western Shyion, and Southern Shyion.The
Raynard continued, "The Lyee family’s daughter is naturally beautiful and caught the eye of the Wanx family's third son. He set a trap for the Lyee family, leading them to the brink of bankruptcy. "Mr. Xayne, I know you're from Northern Plains, and your status is undoubtedly higher than mine. Otherwise, our system wouldn't have stopped investigating. Before you came, our inspector general specifically instructed us to ensure your safety secretly. "After all, people here are not fond of the Northern Plains. If you go to Southern Shyion and accidentally reveal your identity, some things might spiral out of control."Moreover, the Wanx family holds considerable power in Southern Shyion!""Why?" Xayne asked.Raynard replied, "The head of the Wanx family is the supreme commander of the Southern Shyion Military Headquarters. Additionally, the second master of the Wanx family is the chief inspector of the Southern Shyion police department. The third daughter of the Wanx family is the w
Orson scowled as he looked at the tall figure suddenly appearing at the doorway. He could not help but let out a cold laugh. "Elias, I didn't expect you to come back. What, did you return just to die?"Don't think that just because you're a descendant of the Pedra family from Western Shyion, I won't dare do anything to you! Don't forget, the Pedra family has already cut ties with you. Now, if you kneel and beg me, I might just let you go!"Orson sneered, feeling cocky with dozens of bodyguards and armed soldiers around him.The man standing before him was tall, with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and a high nose—exactly the type women would adore."Honey, run, don't worry about us... Run!" Amber screamed, struggling desperately as a few bodyguards held her down.Elias's eyes burned with rage. He glared at Orson and demanded coldly, "Let her go!"Orson laughed coldly. "Elias, at this point, do you think I'll listen to you and let your wife go? If you don't kneel today, you'll have t
"I’m just getting started," Xayne said calmly.Hearing this, Orson exploded with rage. "You little punk! Are you looking for death? Get him!"Instantly, a dozen bodyguards in black suits drew knives from their waists and charged at Xayne. However, in a blink, they were all down on the ground, clutching their chests and spewing blood.Orson and his men could not see how Xayne had moved.For the first time, fear gripped Orson. He stumbled back several steps, hiding behind the armed soldiers, his eyes filled with terror as he watched Xayne stride toward him. "Damn it! Open fire!" he shouted.The soldiers pulled the bolts on their rifles, ready to shoot. Xayne raised his hand, and dozens of needles shot out from his palm, piercing through the soldiers' right hands. Their arms went numb, and their guns clattered to the ground.Orson was utterly panicked.Xayne continued his approach, delivering a powerful kick to Orson's chest, sending him flying into a pillar. With a loud crash, O
Zayn hung up the phone and quickly dialed another number. "Deploy the troops immediately. Send four squads of detectives to the Lyee family in Southern Shyion! Also, notify the Western Shyion Military Headquarters commander, Quinton, to deploy soldiers to Southern Shyion to stabilize the situation!"After hanging up, Zayn hurried out of the office building, got into his car, and sped toward Southern Shyion.Meanwhile, in the Lyee residence's courtyard, Elias anxiously helped Amber up from the ground, his face full of concern. "Darling, are you alright?"Amber shook her head. "I'm fine, honey. What about you?"Elias smiled and shook his head. Then, he turned to Xayne, cupping his hands in gratitude. "Thank you, brother, for your help. You should leave quickly. The Wanx family is the top in Southern Shyion. You just beat up Orson, and he'll call for reinforcements. If you don't leave now, you won't be able to escape later."Xayne frowned, looking at Elias with suspicion. According t
This was a blatant abuse of power.At this moment, Raynard rushed out from behind the crowd and shouted, "Mr. Orson, wait! He is a guest of Western Shyion. Please, Mr. Orson, on behalf of the Western Shyion Police Department and Chief Zayn, let him go this time."Seeing Raynard come forward and present his credentials, Orson's face darkened. "He's a guest of Western Shyion? Even if your Chief Zayn stood before me, he wouldn't dare speak to me like this! Today, I'm going to arrest him! If the Western Shyion Police Department has objections, come to the Wanx family in Southern Shyion to get him!""Get out of my way!" Orson roared, and a few soldiers immediately surrounded Raynard.Anxious, Raynard shouted, "Mr. Orson, you must not! This will bring immense trouble to the Wanx family, to Southern Shyion, and even to the entire Shyion region!"Orson sneered. "Ridiculous! In Southern Shyion, there's nothing the Wanx family fears! I refuse to believe that arresting him will turn the Shyi
Raynard was the first to rush over. Looking at Orson lying lifeless on the ground, he was filled with fear and panic. Carefully, he checked for any sign of life—Orson was truly dead.At that moment, Raynard broke into a cold sweat, trembling as he stood up. He glanced at Xayne, stammering, "Mr. Xayne, you've caused a huge trouble, an enormous disaster! This... this was the third young master of the Wanx family of Southern Shyion and the most favored one!"You killed him, and now the whole of Southern Shyion will be against you! You must leave, you can't stay here!"Raynard was genuinely terrified. The Wanx family's power in Southern Shyion was unmatched and unchallenged. Even Western Shyion paled in comparison. Now, with Orson dead, it was as if Xayne had declared war on the Wanx family—a family that dominated the military, law enforcement, and business sectors of Southern Shyion.Despite being from the Northern Plains, killing Orson here meant overturning the entire region. Raynar
The deputy saluted upon hearing the orders and quickly relayed the instructions.Meanwhile, the soldiers and bodyguards brought by Orson inside the Lyee residence were intimidated by Xayne. All of them were squatting on the ground, holding their heads, not daring to make a single move.On the side, the Lyee family members were anxious and fearful. Raynard, in particular, was sweating profusely, constantly wiping his forehead.At the same time, he pulled out his phone and dialed Zayn, nervously asking, "Chief Zayn, where are you now?""I'm almost there. What's the situation? Has Mr. Xayne had any conflict with Orson?"Sitting in the special car, Zayn asked worriedly.Raynard glanced at Xayne sitting nearby, gulped, and spoke in a low voice. "Chief Zayn, there's been a huge incident."Zayn's face darkened as he frowned. "What happened? Speak quickly.""Mr. Xayne killed Orson," Raynard said, trembling slightly as he finished the sentence."What?" Zayn was horrified. His eyes were
Delwyn's confidence surged as he witnessed the effectiveness of his formation. Xayne's formidable Ravenclaw dagger had been effortlessly repelled, leaving Delwyn feeling invincible.No wonder the Christy family elders always stressed the importance of mastering their First formations. The Christy family's prominence wasn't solely due to their role as guardians of the First Dragon's tomb. Their mastery of ancient formations, some passed down from the First Dragon, was unparalleled, formidable enough to command respect even from the Five Great Mountains.Delwyn laughed triumphantly. The thrill of holding his ground against a Quin-Divine Commander filled him with elation. He had overestimated Xayne.Meanwhile, Xayne retrieved the Ravenclaw dagger, noting an unusual and elusive force surrounding it. Even he couldn't fully grasp its nature. As the dagger's momentum forced him back several steps, Xayne steadied himself, his eyes narrowing."Feeling humbled now, Xayne?" Delwyn smirked, hi
"You're courting death!" Xayne's words had barely landed when a figure rushed forward, grabbing his arm tightly."Mr. Xayne! Please, calm down! This might all just be a misunderstanding. You can't start a fight here, the consequences would be unimaginable!" Luther's face had turned pale with fear.Both men, Xayne and Delwyn were far beyond what he could handle. If anything happened to either of them in Folksberg, it would spell the end of his political career and likely his freedom."Misunderstanding?" Xayne's cold laughter echoed in the room as he pointed at Delwyn. "Using my name to scam and extort people was bad enough. Forcing women into unspeakable situations? If that's a 'misunderstanding,' then what isn't?"As he finished speaking, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Xayne, his aura soaring to its peak, a Quin-Divine Commander's aura, overwhelming and unstoppable. The force shook Luther's grip loose, leaving him stumbling back in shock.Luther took one look at Xayne's i
Xayne stepped into the suite with Yanny close behind, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. The two men, Xayne and the imposter looked nearly identical.Even Yanny froze, her eyes darting between them.Before, when they weren't side by side, their resemblance had been noticeable but not striking. Now, face-to-face, their shared aura and presence were unmistakable.The difference was that Delwyn carried himself with an arrogant, almost oppressive authority as if the world were beneath him. In contrast, Xayne exuded a calm yet commanding energy, one rooted in confidence rather than superiority."What is going on here?" Luther stammered, clutching his wine glass.Delwyn was momentarily stunned to see Xayne, but he quickly regained his composure."Xayne!" he sneered.The charade was over. Delwyn saw no point in pretending anymore as he took a sip of red wine from his wine glass and an arrogant expression appeared on his face. Tr
"In Warren International Hotel. But, young man, we appreciate your kindness but you can't just throw your life away!" Channy turned toward Xayne, his face full of worry.Beside him, Renny chimed in, her voice urgent. "Serena is pregnant! If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to her?""I've told you. I'm Xayne too!" Xayne's tone was firm, his expression unyielding.What he left unsaid, however, was the truth: the so-called "Xayne" they'd met before was a fraud.The problem was that the Riller family had all seen Delwyn. Compared to Xayne, Delwyn carried himself with authority and charisma far superior to Xayne.No one believed that this seemingly ordinary young man before them was the legendary King of the North."Renny, take me there," Xayne ordered, casting a glance at the bedridden Yanny. Seeing that she was no longer in danger, he turned back to Renny."I..." Renny hesitated, unsure.Before she could decide, Yanny struggled to sit up on her bed. Her vo
Without wasting a second, he led a small group of servants up to the second floor at a brisk pace."Miss Yanny! Please open the door!" Loud, frantic knocks echoed from upstairs."Sir, the door to Miss Yanny's room won't open!" the butler called down, his forehead glistening with sweat as he rushed back downstairs, his breathing uneven."Then what are you all standing around for? Break the door open!" Channy's voice cracked with panic, his face flushed red with desperation. He stomped his foot and beat his chest, his heart filled with regret. He loved Renny and Yanny very much. The words he'd spoken earlier were out of desperation and now felt like a blade twisting in his gut. If anything happened to his granddaughter, he'd never forgive himself.Xayne didn't wait for anyone else to react. He stormed up the stairs, his movements sharp and purposeful. Pushing past the Riller family's servants, he raised his leg and delivered a powerful kick to the door. It burst open with a loud cr
Before the words were even finished, Xayne had already pushed open the car door and stepped out. Without hesitation, he brushed past the servants at the entrance and led Renny straight into the estate.The moment they walked in, they heard Channy pounding his chest in frustration, his voice thundering as he pointed toward the second floor. "Even if you have no regard for family, can you bear to see so many people dragged down with you?"Around him, more than a dozen servants stood in silence, heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. Two middle-aged men stood before Channy like chastised schoolchildren, their posture rigid, their faces full of unease.When Channy spotted Renny, his face twisted with a mix of surprise and anger. He barely spared a glance at Xayne. After all, in his opinion, Xayne was too ordinary, so ordinary that he didn't even deserve a second look."Renny?" Channy frowned deeply. "You're back just in time. Go upstairs and talk some sense into your sister. If she r
"Miss Riller, every move you make is under my watch. I even know when you left for Folksworth and when you came back. I have detailed reports here!" Zenn smirked as he pulled out his phone, scrolling through text messages before waving the screen in front of Renny's face."Move your car. I'm in a hurry!" Xayne said coldly, his tone sharp and unwavering.Zenn looked Xayne up and down, sneering. "Who the hell do you think you are? I'm here on Mr. Xayne's orders to wait for her. If you ruin his plans, can you bear the consequences?"As Renny had suspected, if he couldn't have her, he'd make sure no one else could either.When Zenn was having a fancy dinner with Delwyn earlier, he had spilled every detail about her. He praised the Riller sisters, calling them goddesses, but admitted that Renny was far prettier than her sister, Yanny. He mentioned how she'd gone to Folksworth and wasn't sure when she'd return.The moment Delwyn decided to send someone to drag her back to Folksberg, Zen
Serena noticed Renny's sudden change in expression and asked curiously, "What's wrong?""Nothing!" Renny's voice trembled as she swallowed hard, her small hands shaking as she quickly put her phone away. But no matter how she tried, she couldn't hide the panic in her eyes."Renny, what's going on? Do you still see me as your friend?" Serena pressed, her eyes narrowing with concern.Renny's unease didn't escape Serena's sharp gaze. Renny glanced at Serena and Xayne, her face full of hesitation. "It's about someone with the last name Xavier. He's powerful, and I don't want to drag you two into it!""What?" Serena's brow frowned.Xayne's eyes flickered with interest. He hadn't been paying attention initially, but hearing the mention of the name "Xavier" brought a subtle shift to his gaze. "Someone with the last name Xavier? Renny, can you tell me what's going on?"After a long moment of hesitation, Renny finally pulled out her phone and handed it to Xayne showing the farewell messag
Channy had stood right behind Luther, and when he heard those words, his heart sank hard. Both his granddaughters had been as stubborn as they came, but if Yanny Riller had decided to stand her ground, it would have spelled big trouble for the Riller family. This hadn't been the same as crossing the Scallow or Armen families. Xayne's influence in Drakonia had been untouchable at that time.Watching Luther bow and scrape as he ushered Xayne into the car, Channy pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Too bad he didn't know that this so-called Xayne was nothing but a fraud."Yanny, you heard what Mr. Xayne just said, didn't you? You see what I mean, right?" Channy asked.Yanny bit her lip hard, her eyes filling with tears. Her gaze was firm as she looked straight at her grandfather. Seeing that look, Channy's heart skipped a beat. He quickly grabbed Yanny's arm and guided her into the car. If Xayne saw that look of defiance on Yanny's face, it'd be the en