Xayne smiled and said, "Sure thing, Isaiah. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave.""Hold on. I haven't thank you yet." Clark smiled kindly and motioned to bow.However, Xayne quickly stepped forward and stopped the veteran from bowing. It was not Xayne’s way of doing things. He said, “It was just a small favor, Mr. Clark.”Clark nodded and smiled. The more he looked at the young man, the more he liked him. The old man thought Xayne was a good man who cared for and respected his elders. If it were a decade or two ago, Clark would have urged Xayne to join the military.After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xayne left the private room to search for Ariana. However, he realized she had already left. She even told the waiter to inform him about it. As Xayne was about to exit the hotel’s main door, a group of people hastily appeared.“Hehe, you’re Xayne, right? We finally caught up with you. Cuff him and take him away!”Leading the group was a patrol team captain. Curtis had call
Jeremiah grew impatient. He pointed at Xayne and declared, “We are patrol officers, and upholding justice is our code! I can add another charge of defamation to your list with the things you said.”Just half an hour ago, Jeremiah received a call from Curtis instructing him to handle something. Curtis promised him a ten-thousand-dollar reward if he was successful. Additionally, detaining commoners was a task Jeremiah was well-versed in.He pointed at Xayne and whispered aggressively, “You better be honest and cooperate with the investigation. Otherwise, I’ll make sure you regret it at the station.”Xayne looked at Jeremiah with no signs of anger. Instead, the former smiled mockingly with a hint of provocation."Why are you smiling?" Jeremiah became even more furious because he suspected Xayne of mocking him. His gaze was full of contempt."Why am I smiling?" Xayne's smile suddenly turned cold, his eyes carrying a chilling intensity. "You're facing death, yet you still don’t realize
"Nonsense!" Isaiah's expression darkened as he declared, "Xayne is the miracle doctor who saved my superior! He can’t be the criminal you’re looking for. Did you look things through?"‘Him, a miracle doctor? What in the world is going on?' Jeremiah's mind was a mess. 'Also, who is Mr. Isaiah's superior? How did Xayne save such a big shot?'Jeremiah started to sweat when he realized he had stepped into a lion’s den. He wiped the cold sweat off his forehead, knowing his career would be over if Xayne uttered a single word.Xayne observed Jeremiah’s expression and understood the latter’s inner turmoil. Xayne smiled casually and said, “Isaiah, I think Mr. Jeremiah might’ve misunderstood something. We should let him go back and reinvestigate the situation.”The initially flustered Jeremiah looked at Xayne gratefully. He smiled and said, “Y-Yeah, it must’ve been a mistake. I’ll return to the office and look into it.”Isaiah eased but still looked at Jeremiah sternly. The former assumed a
Curtis lay in a hospital ward, angrily roaring into his phone. His henchmen stood around with their heads down, afraid to make a sound."I want him crippled by tonight! You get people over there right now!" Curtis then smashed the phone to the ground in a fury and stared out the window grimly.'Damn it, even Jeremiah got caught. They're all a bunch of useless idiots.' Curtis burned with anger. Xayne had ruined all of his plans. Not only did Curtis fail to sleep Ariana, but he ended up in the hospital himself."Xayne, I'll make you wish you were dead!" Curtis punched the hospital bed and gritted his teeth. He had discovered that Xayne was just a freeloader who married into a wealthy family. It was infuriating that the mighty Osbo Pharmaceuticals CEO had lost to a nobody like Xayne.…When Xayne exited the hotel, he prepared to take a car back to his small courtyard. As the neon lights illuminated the streets, a few nearby thugs dropped their cigarette butts and crushed them underfo
"Are you scared? Come on, try that again."Xayne grinned, then followed up with another slap. The tattooed man did not even see Xayne move, yet he felt something heavy hitting his face, causing him to spin again. However, that was not the end.Xayne swung both hands, and a smacking sound echoed in the alley. Xayne only stopped when he got a little tired. Still, he did not go for the kill. He had some restraint when dealing with ordinary folks.The tattooed man’s face swelled, and he spat out blood. He swayed and clumsily knelt on the ground, mumbling incoherently.Xayne casually put his hands back into his pockets and glared at the other guy standing in the corner. The latter leaned against a wall, too afraid to move. "S-S-Sir, spare me!"The guy was terrified as he crawled to Xayne’s feet. The former never expected his boss to fall to the tall and slender Xayne. Each slap seemed deadly, too. The guy even started questioning his life.Xayne chuckled as a piercing coldness reflect
As they boarded the bus, the people inside fearfully moved aside.A familiar face emerged among the bald guys. The man pointed at Xayne, sitting at the back, and shouted, "Theo, it's him! He's the one who beat Russ!"Xayne glanced over and immediately recognized them as the earlier troublemakers’ reinforcements. Xayne commented, “Didn’t I beat you guys up earlier?”Theo was a six-footer with a cunning demeanor. He assessed Xayne and told his companions, “You idiots lost to him? Did Russ lose his touch, or did I lose my edge? How’d you idiots lose to him?”One of the henchmen looked aggrieved, saying, “It’s not like that, Theo. Don’t let this seemingly frail guy fool you. He hits like a truck!”Theo impatiently pushed him aside and sat in front of Xayne, clicking his tongue as he sneered. "Kid, I heard you beat one of my men. If I don’t teach you a lesson, I’ll be a laughingstock in Shalholm.“I doubt you can take a beating with your skinny arms and legs. How about you serve us an
The thugs exchanged glances. They yelled and charged toward Xayne, some swinging their fists and others kicking at Xayne.Xayne raised a brow and grinned before he started slapping them. He moved at break-neck speed. Before the henchmen could see what happened, bloodied handprints appeared on their faces.Some lay on the bus floor, some slumped against the back seats, and others hung on the overhead bars.“It looks like none of you can take a beating.” Xayne shook his head and approached the terrified Theo. The former said coldly, “So, what’s your decision, Theo.”Theo wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and glanced at his fallen men. He hurriedly said, “Okay, okay! I’ll do anything if you spare us!”He would do anything to survive at this point. He anxiously gathered his underlings and scraped up whatever money they had. Theo held the crumpled bills and nervously handed them to Xayne, stammering, “S-Sir, we didn’t b-bring much…money. I-Is this enough?”Theo feared Xayne would
“Ace, I want the three hundred thousand Northern Plains soldiers, the eight Dracarium Warriors, and the Heavenly Temple’s three thousand elites to attend my wedding.“Send invitations to the other four military theaters, too. I will invite the Drakonian council and the Emperor myself.” Xayne’s eyes sparkled as he spoke.“Understood, Supreme Commander,” Ace excitedly responded. He knew Xayne’s grand wedding would shake all of Drakonia. It would be a national wedding for Drakonia’s Five Pillars to celebrate.There would also be a nationwide live broadcast.…The following morning, Xayne received a call from an unfamiliar number. Xayne asked, “Hello, who’s speaking?”“Hi, is this Xayne? It’s Ariel. I’d like to meet if you have time.” A relaxed and delicate voice came from the other end of the call.Xayne felt goosebumps erupting all over his body when he heard the sweet voice. After careful recollection, he remember Ariel as the doctor he met at Langham Hotel last night.‘How did
Deanana glanced at Xayne as she coyly smiled. "Mr. Xayne, no need to be so reserved with me. After all, I used to be one of your admirers. I always thought you were an extraordinary man."Although it seems I misjudged you, still, you were a part of my girlish dreams. Don't let your current misfortunes bother you too much. People say a fallen phoenix is worse than a chicken, and while that's true, I happen to have a kind heart."Her words, though laced with laughter, were razor-sharp. Each one was a jab meant to cut deep.Her meaning was clear: "You might have been a shining star once, but now, you're nothing in my eyes—not even worth a second glance." Helping Xayne get his luggage was just an act, nothing more."Mr. Xayne, do you remember? Just a few years ago, at this very airport, you were returning from... oh yes, the Seven Nations Summit!"You know, I waited at the airport entrance for over four hours that morning just to get your autograph. But sadly, your security team didn'
"Heh, Miss Deanana, you also know that's all in the past. Even if he were still the King of the North, we live in peaceful times now. No one gets special privileges, right?" Dean chimed in smoothly, his tone laced with mockery."Dean! Do you even realize what you're doing?!" Aava could not hold back any longer, her eyes glaring fiercely as she clenched her fists in anger."Of course, I know what I'm doing, and I know neither of you are ordinary people. Thinking about hitting me? Don't forget, there are plenty of reporters over there. If you dare lay a hand on me, I'll make sure Xayne's reputation is ruined," Dean replied smugly.Dean's sneer widened into a wicked grin, the confidence radiating from him undeniable."Manager Dean, how about this? To be honest, I used to admire Mr. Xayne. Why don't you do me a favor and return his belongings? It would be a great gesture," Deanana interjected with a gentle smile.Upon hearing this, Aava bristled with fury. She knew Deanana was up to 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