Xayne smiled and shook his head, saying, “No, I’m not.”“Huh?” Serena was confused. “Then what all was that just now?”Xayne explained, “You forgot that I’m a Northern Plains solder, and now the King of the North has outstanding achievements. His reputation spans nationwide. Captain Archer didn’t want to stir up trouble. After all, people in high positions are most concerned about such things.”Serena finally realized that Xayne had used the Northern Plains’ influence as a shield. She chuckled and playfully scolded Xayne, “You’re always using other people’s names so recklessly. I’d like to see how you handle it when it comes back to bite you in the ass.”Xayne shrugged. “It doesn’t matter. My commander takes excellent care of his subordinates. So, why did you go out for a meal with Bradley?”He looked a little jealous at that moment. Serena could not help but tease him, “Take a guess.”Xayne scolded, “I don’t want you keeping in touch with Bradley anymore, honey. He’s not a good
The following morning, Xayne received a call from Ariana asking him to come to the company. Last night, Xayne had run over a nail while riding his scooter and had not had a chance to fix it.Therefore, he had to take a bus at the nearby bus stop. Coincidentally, he saw Laila and greeted her with a smile, “Hey there, Laila.”She wore a light beige professional dress but looked like she had just come out of a painting. Her black, long hair flowed over her shoulders as her skin gave off a radiant glow. She made Xayne feel refreshed as she stood beside him.“Oh, hey. Do you live around here, too?” Laila seemed surprised.Xayne shrugged and said, “Yeah, I just moved in. You look good today.”He complimented Laila, thinking it would brighten her day. Laila flicked her hair and shyly replied, “Thanks, Xayne.”The two chatted for a while before the bus arrived. Once on the bus, Laila’s beauty attracted everyone’s attention. However, Xayne felt others glaring at him as he followed closely
“Um, I can’t. It’s too crowded,” Xayne said.Laila could not think of a way to refute it. When she brushed her hair back, many people noticed her red ears. Xayne simply smiled, making the surrounding hooligans envy him. Still, he was too close to Laila.Suddenly, the bus driver braked, catching Laila off guard. She fell backward and got even closer to Xayne. She blushed as the bus arrived at the stop, but she could not wait to run out.The bus suddenly braked sharply, catching Laila off guard. She leaned back heavily, getting even closer to Xayne.Laila blushed. The bus just arrived at the stop, but she couldn't wait to run out. However, a middle-aged woman rushed out first, accidentally stumbling into Laila. It caused Laila’s feet to twist and fall into Xayne’s arms. Xayne felt her soft body in his arms and smelled her faint fragrance. Laila pressed her hands against Xayne's chest and hurriedly pushed him away to adjust her dress. Immediately after, she ran out, blushing.Xayne
Bob was arrogant and thought Xayne was as good as dead. The former did not take Xayne seriously at all.Laila could not stand the thugs’ shameless conversation. “Watch what you’re saying, or I’ll call the police!” She clutched her bag tightly, ready to take out her phone.“It looks like the little lady is scared. What are you waiting for, guys?” Bob rubbed his hands together and approached Laila with a lewd expression.Suddenly, Xayne slapped him, causing him to spin in place.“How dare you hit me!” Bob held his swollen cheek while staring at Xayne with gritted teeth.“Didn’t you see me standing beside her? You still tried coming forward. Who else would I hit if not you?” Xayne crossed his arms and sneered at Bob.The initially frightened Laila was surprised and touched by Xayne’s warmth. Xayne thought it was every man’s duty to protect women and that others should not covet beautiful women.Bob lost his temper and pulled out a switchblade from his pocket, glaring at Xayne and s
Bob screamed miserably. If Xayne had exerted more force, he would have broken Bob’s arm. The latter’s screams echoed as his switchblade fell to the ground with a crisp clang.“Hey, you two. Will you stop, or do you want to watch me break your friend’s arm?” Xayne remarked coldly.The two bald guys glared at Xayne but showed no intention of stopping. They had already decided to continue, but Xayne could still fight. They thought Xayne would only surrender once they caught Laila.Xayne squinted with a hint of coldness reflecting in his eyes. His anger surged as he acted without considering the consequences. He suddenly applied force to Bob’s wrist and broke his entire arm, causing a crack to echo.“Gah! My arm! Ahh!” Bob knelt and howled in agony. The pain in his arm was beyond what he could endure.Simultaneously, Xayne swiftly approached Laila. Bob only felt a gust of wind before seeing Xayne standing before Laila. Xayne had already grasped the two bald guys’ necks at that moment.
Bob and the bald guy trembled in fear in the dim alley. Their legs wobbled before they collapsed to their knees with a thud, pleading, “Please let us go, bro! We know we messed up!”Xayne pointed at Laila and said sternly, “Apologize to her.”The two thugs exchanged glances and then crawled toward Laila. However, she was frightened and took several steps back.“Miss, we’re sorry for harassing you! Please forgive us!” Bob and his friend admitted their mistake as they knocked their heads on the ground.“L-Leave now and never do this again.” Laila paled with fear as she hid behind Xayne.“Why are you still here?” Xayne asked, looking like he was about to kick them.“Okay, okay, we’re leaving!” The two thugs hastily lifted their unconscious companion from the ground. They ignored the passersby’s curses and fled the life-threatening situation.Xayne glared after the fleeing hooligans, then smiled at Laila, saying, “Okay, it’s over now.”The embarrassed Laila replied, “Thanks for tha
Riley appeared unhurried as he sighed. “Ariana, your dad and I roamed far and wide back in the day. We endured countless hardships to establish our companies. Ghazali Corporation and Osbo Pharmaceuticals will always be sibling enterprises.“I can’t stand idly by now that your dad’s company is in trouble. You should know the Neels from Drakonix also have their eyes on Venzor’s pharmaceutical market. They plan to establish a pharmaceutical industry park here.“The Neels’ resources and power are unimaginable. They might be even more ruthless than me. However, just like the Neels, I have some connections. How about negotiating a deal with me first, Ariana?“Give Osbo half your profits and research results, then offer the Neels a forty percent share. Then all you have to do is collect money. Isn’t that a win-win situation?”At that point, Osbo would have half of the profits, and the Neels would have forty, leaving the Ghazali Corporation with only ten percent. Ariana’s expression turned
Riley chuckled as Xayne smirked and asked, “So, how much does Osbo want?”Riley lifted his wine glass, stating, “Fifty percent of the profits.”After a momentary silence, Xayne stood up and said, “That means Ghazali Corporation will only get ten percent. You also want us to hand over the research results. You’re too greedy, Mr. Riley. Can you swallow all that?”Riley frowned as he stared at Xayne. The former felt Xayne’s intimidating aura for the first time, especially from Xayne’s sharp eyes behind his glasses. At that moment, Riley froze as he almost dropped his wine glass.“You shouldn’t be so greedy, Mr. Riley. Otherwise, it might invite unnecessary trouble,” Xayne remarked coldly, “Now, I’ll give you a choice. Either announce Osbo’s bankruptcy yourself, or I’ll do it for you.”Riley’s lips twitched with a strong sense of unease surging within him. He grimaced and slammed his wine glass to the floor, shouting, “You bastard! I’m already being polite!”Xayne shrugged. “I hope y
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