Upon hearing Xayne's words, Ruben responded with a concerned expression on his face. "Sir, Baxter Webb is notorious around here for being ruthless. He has a gang of about a hundred guys working for him. He's been to prison before and has connections in the underworld. He extorts money from all the factories in this area, and no one dares to speak up. He's the vengeful type, even for the smallest offense."You beat up his henchmen today; he won't let it slide. How about you and your wife go back first? If you're not here, Baxter Webb probably won't do anything to us."Serena, feeling anxious upon hearing this, immediately interjected, "We can't just leave like that. Since things have already happened, I'll face it and resolve it."After speaking, she turned her head toward Xayne and said, "Xayne, you should go back and hide for now. I'll handle this, and they probably won't cause any trouble with me here. If things get worse, I'll call the police."Xayne chuckled and shrugged. "If c
"Chief Saun, what happened to make you so angry? Who was that on the phone just now?" A subordinate spoke up, shattering the tense silence.Harold turned around, casting a glance at the people below and let out a disdainful snort. "Angry? Nah, I'm not angry! I'm scared, damn it! In front of that guy, I'm nothing but a nobody! With just a word from him, the whole damn town of Shalholm could be thrown into chaos!"Even Linford Haith and Kenneth Selby, the big shots, wouldn't dare to lift their heads in his presence! Have you all forgotten what went down with the Golding family? That was all thanks to that man! And now his wife's factory in Terrence's jurisdiction has been hit and trashed by those goons over yonder!"How many brain cells do you have to lose to get it? You useless morons! Worthless pieces of crap! I've been telling you time and time again to beef up security around here, but all you know is how to mess around!"Terence couldn't bear it any longer, struggling to grasp t
The factory workers were terrified as the renowned Baxter Webb stood before them. Behind him were over a hundred fierce-looking henchmen with weapons. It was something ordinary factory workers had never seen before, so it was natural for them to feel terrified.Some of the workers were so frightened that they ran away.Baxter held a cigar as he approached Xayne and his group. The former unbuttoned his coat and shrugged, causing it to drop when one of his henchmen swiftly caught it.He had an angular face that exuded an imposing aura. With his cigar between his fingers, he exhaled a puff of smoke and looked at the workers before him, asking, “Which of you laid hands on my men just now?!”His voice echoed throughout the factory as the workers exchanged glances before looking at Xayne.Xayne replied, “It was me.”Baxter turned to look at Xayne and puffed his cigarette, ordering, “Break both his legs! I want him to kneel before me.”He sounded as if he had done this many times. Sudd
"This is your last warning! Drop your weapons and lie on the ground!" Godfrey shouted into the megaphone.Terrence rushed over and snatched the megaphone from Godfrey. He thundered, “Baxter Webb, you’re under arrest! Get on your knees now!”Baxter trembled when he saw his henchmen lying on the ground with their hands covering their heads while the police and armed forces rushed in to subdue them. Naturally, he obeyed Terrence’s orders and knelt on the ground.Shortly after, Godfrey approached Baxter and kicked him. Then the former glanced at Xayne respectfully and said, “Mr. Xavier, you must’ve been startled. I’m Godfrey Yelder. I’m responsible for Westwood District’s safety. Chief Saun ordered me to come and arrest these people.”Xayne nodded and calmly replied, "You arrived just in time."Baxter broke out in a cold sweat when he heard that. He knew he should not have messed with the man before him.‘It’s no wonder General Song looked at him reverently.’Serene anxiously rushed
Thud!Donovan quickly kneeled when he heard Chuck’s furious roar. He feared the man before him as he struggled to control his emotions to ask, “Mr. Chuck, I don’t understand. Who did I offend?”Chuck sneered and glared at Donovan coldly. “Is Baxter Webb your subordinate?”Faced with Chuck’s reproach, Donovan quickly replied, “Yes, he’s under my command, but how do those two connect?”Although he seemed clueless, he felt something was amiss. Since his subordinates had reported Baxter’s arrest, he planned to use his connections and money to resolve the situation. However, it seemed Baxter had provoked someone formidable.Bang!Chuck kicked Donovan’s shoulder and pointed at him. “Since Baxter is under your command, then it’s your fault! Stay on your knees and wait here!”Soon after, Chuck knelt without a word, shocking Donovan and making him tremble. Although Chuck was the wealthiest man in Shalholm and had immense influence, he knelt on the ground, seemingly awaiting someone even
The bruised-up Baxter fell to the ground with a thud. When he saw Donovan and Chuck on their knees, he knew he could not escape."Sir, please spare me! I made a terrible mistake. I will never dare to do it again. Please spare my life. I-It was just a job I accepted for money." Baxter crawled to Xayne's feet, knocking his head on the floor and apologizing.Xayne frowned as he questioned sternly, "A job for money? Who hired you to do it?"Baxter replied firmly, "It was Ethan Brown, the president of the Brown Corporation. He paid me seventy thousand dollars to do it! You have to believe me. I am innocent! Please spare me!""Ethan Brown?" Xayne repeated the name, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes. Then he turned to Baxter. "Committing evil deeds will lead to one's downfall!"Boom!Xayne kicked Baxter with tremendous force, causing the latter to fly across the room and crack the wall behind him. A footprint was on Baxter’s chest as Xayne shattered his sternum and crushed his lun
Ethan and Sophia soon arrived at the Dane Hill Villa. They carried two suitcases of money as they entered. The burly guards at the entrance saw the duo and blocked them.Ethan said humbly, “Hello, I’m here to visit the Grim Reaper. Please inform him that I am Baxter Webb’s friend, Ethan Brown, the president of Brown Corporation.”The tall and muscular guard glanced at Ethan coldly and replied, “Okay, wait here.”Meanwhile, Sophia clung to Ethan’s arm anxiously. After all, they were at the Grim Reaper’s residence, a place so luxurious that ordinary people could never enter."Ethan, do you think the Grim Reaper will see us?" Sophia asked in a hushed voice.Ethan smiled and reassured her, "Don't worry, Baxter and I are friends, so the Grim Reaper will accept us. Besides, Brown Corporation is well-known in Shalholm. He wouldn't ignore us."Just as he finished speaking, the guard returned with eight other guards holding riot batons. They approached Ethan, yelling and pointing at him.
“Gah, it hurts so much. Is Donovan out of his mind?!” Ethan sat in his car and was about to close the door when a muddy hand pressed against it.Sophia was covered in dirt and disheveled as she squeezed into the car and glared at Ethan, yelling, “Ethan Brown, you idiot! Why’d you leave me behind?!”Ethan had bandages wrapping his injured face. He felt a headache as he explained, “I didn’t leave you on purpose, Sophia. You saw how many people chased me, right? They might have hurt you if I brought you with me. I was just trying to draw them out.”Sophia brushed off the mud in her hair and looked at the bandaged Ethan with concern. Then she said, “Is that true? Aw, I knew it. I was wrong to scold you, my dear. Are you still in pain?”Ethan groaned and replied, "Yes, I am."Sophia remained furious as she asked, “Do you think the Grim Reaper has gone insane? Why did he tell his men to beat you without meeting you?”Ethan felt just as conflicted as her. “There must be a misunderstandi
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