Ariel was furious as she gripped Xayne’s arm, afraid he might betray her. She looked at him and muttered disdainfully, “Look at that bald brute. He’s so ugly that I don’t want anything to do with him. You should get rid of them quickly.”"What are you saying? You’re lucky our boss took an interest in you.""Don't overestimate yourself! I swear I'll strip you naked and throw you on the street!"The henchmen behind the bald man grumbled, frightening Ariel, tears welling up as she hid behind Xayne.The bald man waved, scolding before turning to Xayne. "So, what do you think?"Xayne remained silent.The bald man chuckled, his eyes filled with desire. "Why don't you join me, dear? I guarantee you'll eat steak every day. It’s much better than being with this poor guy. What do you say?"Ariel spat, "No way! Look in the mirror before asking me that!"The bald man's expression darkened. He coldly said, "You bitch! You have no respect! Believe it or not, I'll pin you down right here."H
The burly men swarmed toward Xayne, throwing kicks and punches. Ariel screamed in terror as she crouched in the background. However, she had witnessed Xayne’s skills before and knew he was formidable.At that moment, Xayne threw several punches. The thugs writhed on the ground and moaned in pain. Not a single one could stand.The exchange of attacks happened in the blink of an eye. Ariel then walked out from the corner and hid behind Xayne, watching the fallen thugs on the ground. She could not resist kicking them a few times.Xayne looked at Ariel, unimpressed. "Aren't you scared anymore?”Ariel rolled her eyes and muttered, "I gave you a chance to be a hero, you know."Xayne rubbed his chin and glanced at Ariel teasingly. "Hero, sure, but as for the beauty..."Ariel squinted. "What? Am I not beautiful?""Oh, no, no. You are beautiful," Xayne stammered, caught off guard as Ariel boldly showcased her figure.Suddenly, she pointed toward the restaurant's entrance and shouted, "H
Ariel looked at Xayne disdainfully and said, “Prescription. Give me the prescription."Xayne responded indifferently, "Wait for my text."With that, he waved and disappeared out the restaurant's entrance. As Ariel stomped in frustration, an elderly man walked out.Ariel saw him and casually asked, “Mr. Clement, why didn't you come out earlier? Did you see how arrogant that guy was?"The old man glanced at the wailing men on the ground and smiled helplessly. "Ms. Ariel, I wanted to come out, but some forces are watching. If I had intervened, I might’ve ended up lying on the ground, too.”Ariel was slightly surprised. "Mr. Clement, are you talking about Xayne? Are you saying he's stronger than you?"She knew Clement was her grandfather’s bodyguard, always ensuring his safety. He was a transcendent kickboxer, a master surpassing even the grandmasters. Ariel had seen Clement break an ancient tree with a single palm when she was a child. After all, he was a Grand Master Warrior.Clem
"I'll give you ten seconds to get the hell out of here." Xayne was visibly angry. He felt a burning rage upon seeing them harassing Ariana."What the hell did you say? You want us to leave? You punk, do you even know who I am?!" The chubby thug, using a towel to cover his bloodied head, glared at Xayne arrogantly. "Beat the shit out of this guy! Make him regret messing with us! How dare he kick me? He must have a death wish!"He signaled his lackeys with a wave, and they smirked while approaching Xayne."Woah! Someone wants to play the hero. What a way to court death!"The thugs, with a distinct air of ruffians, sneered and clenched their fists as they advanced toward Xayne. However, in the next moment, they were all sent flying.Bam!Bam!"What the... Is this impossible!" The chubby thug was petrified, sitting on the ground, covered in cold sweat. He couldn't comprehend how his men were sent sprawling to the floor."D-Don't come any closer!" the chubby thug, now scared, warned
Xayne stared at the chubby guy. "Weren't you just boasting about beating me up?"The chubby guy shook his head vigorously, looking terrified. "I wouldn't dare! I was just talking nonsense, Mr. Xayne. Please spare me… I-It was just a joke!""You wouldn't dare? But you dared to drag a woman away in front of all these people. What would you be afraid of?" Xayne chuckled coldly, then looked at Tanner. "I want him beaten up. If you go easy on him, I'll make sure you're beaten, too."Tanner shivered under Xayne’s icy gaze. He approached the chubby guy without a word and kicked the latter in the shoulder. He cursed at the frightened thug before bending down, grabbing him, and slapping him ruthlessly.Smack! Smack! Smack!The chubby guy's face swelled in no time, making him unrecognizable."That's enough. Now, get lost," Xayne said coldly.All the thugs acted like they had received a pardon. Without another word, they picked themselves up and tried to run, especially Tanner, who was the
"Are you here to check out the villas?" Ethan walked up to Xayne with a mocking expression on his face.Sophia, hanging onto Ethan’s arm, joined in with a cold smile. "Him? Is he worthy of even looking at the place? He can’t afford it."They found it hilarious. This residential area was the most expensive in all of Shalhom, and the villas here started at four million. Those who lived here were undoubtedly rich, and they didn’t think Xayne was capable of buying anything here.Xayne raised an eyebrow, looking at the two of them coldly, saying, "What does it have to do with you whether I'm here to check out the villas or not?"Upon hearing this, Ethan's eyes narrowed in dissatisfaction. "What's with the attitude? You have no right to speak to me like that."Thinking back to the beating he received from Xayne last time, Ethan got angry. He had even organized several waves of people to teach Xayne a lesson, but the results were all turned around on him. It was highly frustrating."Tha
'1.5 billion, huh? Who can afford that?' he thought."Someone has bought this place?" Ethan nervously asked one of the saleswomen.Anyone who could afford that villa must be a hidden tycoon, and he needed to make friends with them.The saleswoman nodded and smiled. "Yes, sir. A mysterious tycoon bought that villa over a month ago, and Mr. Jordan handled the transaction."Ethan nodded, took a sharp breath, and asked, "What's the name of the mysterious tycoon?"The saleswoman was hesitant and said, "I'm sorry, we're all newcomers, and we're not quite sure..."Ethan felt disappointed.Sophia also showed a hint of disappointment, but she was also excited. If she could live in this area, she would have a chance to meet that mysterious tycoon every day.Xayne, with a genuine but sly smile, said, "Do you want the contact information of that mysterious tycoon?"Ethan turned to look at him, muttering, "Are you saying you have it? I suggest you check yourself first.”“Your pretentious
Jordan turned around, his face darkening, and asked, "Who are you two?"Ethan quickly stood up and bowed. He went to shake hands with Jordan, saying, "Hello, Mr. Jordan. I'm Ethan, the heir of the Brown Corporation."The guy in front of him was Jordan Shud, the son of the powerful Shud family and the general manager of the Shud Group. In Shalholm, the Shuds held prominent status, much stronger than the Browns.Jordan frowned. "The heir of the Brown Corporation? Sorry, I don't recognize you. I'm currently entertaining an esteemed guest. If you have any questions, you can consult the other staff."With that, Jordan respectfully invited Xayne into the VIP reception room.Ethan was shocked to see Jordan ignore him and leave with Xayne. ‘Wh-What's the hell? That’s Jordan Shud, yet he's treating Xayne with such deference. Just who the hell is Xayne?'The anxious Sophia approached him and asked, "What’s going on, honey? Who is this Xayne, and how did he suddenly become so rich?"Ethan
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