Xayne smiled and said, "It's no big deal. Don't overthink it. Come on, let’s go inside."Serena frowned slightly but said nothing more and entered the courtyard. Xayne glanced at Harold and nodded slightly, and the latter left.Meanwhile, Nicholas checked into a five-star hotel in Shalholm. Amelia sat on the sofa, wiping her tears as she said, “Honey, what should we do? Abel’s only in his twenties, yet he’s in jail. Won’t it ruin his reputation? You must find a way to get him out of there. What about Abner? Don’t you know him?”Nicholas stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows. His hands were behind his back as he gazed outside, saying, "Stop crying. The Discipline Inspection Bureau has taken Abner for investigation.“I'm trying to figure things out. Remember, we’re in Shalholm, not the capital. I don't have much influence or connections here."Upon hearing this, Amelia cried even more as nerves crept in. She asked, "What? Why is Abner being investigated? Will it implicate us?"Nich
Nicholas sneered as if he had made a decision. He said, “We’ll host a banquet tonight and invite Xayne and his wife.”“What? Have you lost your mind? Xayne’s the idiot who framed our son and got him arrested!” Amelia yelled with unwillingness and anger.“That’s enough!” Nicholas shouted back as he stared at his wife, reprimanding her, “Do you think I don’t know my son? Your indulgence of him led to this! We’re not in the capital now, so I can’t influence anything here.“Mr. Abner has gotten arrested and may never be free. If you want Abel out of prison, you’ll listen to everything I say.”Amelia felt aggrieved as she shed tears, protesting, “I won’t accept it! Why should we invite Xayne and his wife to dinner?”Nicholas stepped forward and patted his wife’s back, pulling her into his arms. “Okay, okay, I shouldn’t have raised my voice at you. Trust and listen to me. I’ll handle everything. I have some underground contacts in Shalholm.“I’ll arrange for them to lurk around the res
Serena still felt angry as she thought about the day’s events. She stared coldly at Sophia as the latter approached.Sophia looked at Serena and Xaye up and down, sneering, “What’s going on? Are you two here for dinner, too?”Ethan smiled mockingly. "Sophia, stop joking. How can they afford to eat here? I bet they're here to wash dishes. I heard the dishwashers here make a hundred dollars an hour."Feigning surprise, Sophia exclaimed, "Really?! A hundred bucks an hour?!"Then, she mocked Serena and Xayne, "I know you're short on cash, but coming here to wash dishes brings shame to our family. If you need money, I can give you some today. Just take it and leave. We’ve invited people for dinner. If they find out someone from my family is washing dishes here, it’ll ruin the mood.”Sophia took five hundred dollars from her purse and arrogantly handed it to Serena. The former said coldly, “Take it and get lost!”Serena looked at the money and retorted, “We’re not here to wash dishes.
"Is this how you, the manager of Bamboo Hills, treat those you consider poor?" Xayne retorted with a sharp gaze.The intensity of his stare startled Adam, who remained indifferent. Adam sneered and replied, "Yes, poor people like you don't qualify to enter Bamboo Hills. Our service isn't for the likes of you.""So, you're saying poor people don't deserve to dine here? So, you can step on and humiliate poor people?" Xayne grew furious. He did not plan on escalating the situation, but Adam’s attitude and demeanor infuriated him.‘What’s wrong with poor people? Are they destined to remain poor forever? Who will willingly choose to be poor? Why throw the term “poor” around so casually and use it as an insult?’“Hmph, Bamboo Hills will welcome you anytime if you’re not poor. Considering your attire and transportation, you belong to the working class. You’re not even qualified to argue with me. Please leave now, or I’ll call security,” Adam ordered, disregarding Xayne and Serena.Meanwh
Several eager and ready security guards approached Xayne and Serena. Serena hid behind Xayne, yelling, "We didn’t steal anything!"However, Adam remained indifferent as he mocked, "We'll see if that's true after checking your bags."As the security guards were about to take action against Serena and Xayne, a furious voice echoed behind Adam. "Stop!"Adam shivered and turned around to see Nicholas rushing over angrily. The former revealed a fawning smile and greeted the older man, “Mr. Nicholas, why are you here?”Nicholas was one of Bamboo Hills’s shareholders and also one of Adam’s bosses. He slapped Adam and scolded, “Who told you to kick Mr. Xayne and Ms. Serena out? They’re my distinguished guests.”Adam was dumbfounded as he palmed his swelling cheek. He looked at Nicholas, then at the couple.Nicholas glared at Adam and turned to smile at Xayne and Serena, saying, “I sincerely apologize for my subordinate’s misconduct. Please, come inside.”Xayne gave Nicholas a cold look
Xayne chuckled, "Did you forget why Mr. Nicholas invited us tonight? He needs a favor from us, so he has to cater to us. All right, don't overthink it. Follow my lead once we're in the private room."Serena nodded, and the two soon entered the private room, where Amelia awaited.She quickly approached Xayne with a fake smile, saying, “I apologize for my behavior before. I was too hasty and said things I shouldn’t have. I hope you, as a gentleman, won’t hold it against me.”Xayne raised an eyebrow, surprised that Amelia was apologizing first. He found it pretty interesting. While he casually glanced around the room, Nicholas hurriedly said, “Please, sit, everyone.”He raised his glass as everyone sat. “Mr. Xayne, Ms. Serena, I apologize to you two on my incompetent son’s behalf.”Nicholas then sipped his drink while his wife followed suit, saying, “I’m sorry, Ms. Serena. Abel is willful, and I’ve spoiled him too much. I hope, as a mother, you can overlook his actions. He will reali
The group that barged in radiated a fierce aura, clearly not average folks. Most sported tattoos of dragons and tigers with ruthless demeanors. Anyone else would be scared still just by looking at them.However, Xayne remained composed as he sat still while holding Serena’s trembling hand. Xayne glared at the dozen or so tough-looking men who stormed in. He wiped his mouth and spoke indifferently, “Is this all you’ve got, Mr. Nicholas?”The atmosphere in the private room tensed as Nicholas sneered. “You still talk tough, even when facing death. Do you think I brought these people just to scare you?”He calmly pulled out a cigar from a box on the table, lit it, and took a puff. Nicholas crossed his arms and continued, “I don’t want trouble, but you must drop my son’s case. Otherwise, these people are more than enough to throw you, your wife, and your daughter to the bottom of the river.“Don’t doubt my capabilities. I can make it happen quietly. There will be no evidence, and I can
"My arm! It's broken… It's broken!" The three men screamed in pain. Before they could look at Xayne, he kicked them all in one swift movement, sending them flying.Boom, slam, bam!The trio crashed into the wall, leaving distinct human-shaped imprints on the wall. The remaining tattooed thugs roared in anger and charged forward. "Kill him!"Several of them aimed their knives at Serena, who was seated nearby. Xayne's eyes narrowed as a killing intent surged from him, captivating the entire room. He effortlessly lifted a wooden plate from the table and hurled it.The massive plate struck a few thugs, slamming them to the ground with a thunderous crash. At that moment, the unfortunate thugs felt their ribcages shatter. They spat blood and writhed in pain and some even lost consciousness.Immediately after, Xayne lunged forward and grabbed one of the tattooed men’s wrists. He broke it and then caught the thug’s falling knife and flung it in another direction. The knife shot through
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