Danial observed the interaction between Barley and Lily with a sense of admiration. There was a genuine warmth between them that spoke of a deep bond, and it warmed Danial's heart to witness it. "Is she your granddaughter?" Danial inquired, his curiosity piqued as he observed the affectionate exchange between Barley and Lily. Barley's smile widened at Danial's question, a hint of pride evident in his expression. "Yes, Young Master, she is my only granddaughter," he confirmed. Danial nodded in understanding, his gaze drifting back to Lily, who stood by the door with an eager expression. "She looked excited," he remarked, noting the sparkle in Lily's eyes. Barley's smile widened further, a twinkle of amusement in his eyes. "She's excelling in the university, and apparently, they need the parents and guardians of the children to come," he explained, his tone tinged with pride. "I think she was talking about a dance competition or something, and she wants me present." "It's truly rema
Before Kevin could make any further aggressive moves, a hand came out of nowhere and grabbed Kevin's arm firmly. Startled, Kevin turned around to face the unexpected intruder, only to find himself facing Danial.Lily's surprise mirrored Kevin's as she watched Danial intervene, her initial shock quickly giving way to relief at the sight of someone coming to her aid.Kevin's expression darkened even further at Danial's interference. "Piss off, kid. This is none of your business," he spat, his voice dripping with venom.Danial remained calm and composed, his grip on Kevin's arm firm.Ignoring Kevin's protests, Danial tightened his hold on Kevin's arm and swiftly flung him to the ground, a firm yet controlled maneuver that left Kevin sprawled on the pavement, stunned and disoriented.With Kevin momentarily out of the picture, Danial turned his attention to Lily, concern etched into his features. "Are you alright?" he asked.Lily nodded shyly, her eyes wide with a mixture of gratitude and
As Danial's keen eyes scanned the scene, his heart quickened with alarm as he noticed the metal structure above the stage trembling violently. What started as a subtle vibration quickly escalated into a full-blown tremor, causing the entire stage to shake and sway. The dancers, caught off guard by the sudden disturbance, struggled to maintain their balance as they stumbled and fell amidst the chaos. Panic rippled through the crowd like wildfire, spreading fear and confusion in its wake. The authorities, realizing the imminent danger, rushed to the stage in a desperate attempt to evacuate the performers. However, their efforts were hampered by the surging throng of spectators, who clamored to escape the crumbling stage. Danial's instincts kicked into overdrive as he watched the situation unfold before him. With a swift and decisive motion, he activated the Water Flowing Technique, harnessing its power to propel himself onto the stage with unmatched speed and agility. Lily, standing
As Lily and Danial sat in the back seat, the tension between them hung heavy in the air like a thick fog. Lily's mind buzzed with questions, her curiosity piqued by Danial's cryptic responses and enigmatic demeanor."Why?" The word escaped Lily's lips in a whisper, barely audible above the hum of the car engine. She turned to Danial, her eyes searching his face for answers. "Why for everything? Why are you so strong despite being so young? Why were you hiding your face in the hotel? Why were you involved in the hotel?"Danial's expression remained inscrutable as he listened to Lily's barrage of questions. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat, a faint furrow appearing between his brows as he contemplated his response.Danial's mind raced as he struggled to formulate a response. He knew that he couldn't reveal the full extent of his abilities or the reasons behind his actions. He couldn't possibly reveale his identity as a Special Ops member of the Law Enforcement organization nor he co
Danial looked at Barley and was about to ask about the maid when he noticed some movement in the corner of his eye. The maid that was standing suddenly dashed towards Barley. The maid suddenly took out a knife, more like a dagger from her back and aimed it at Barley's neck.As Danial's instincts heightened and his body tensed intensely, he watched in horror as the maid, who had seemed so unassuming just moments before, dashed behind Barley with a small dagger in hand.Time seemed to slow as Danial's mind raced, processing the danger unfolding before him.With lightning speed, Danial's instinct kicked in. He knew he had to act quickly to protect Barley and Lily. Without hesitation, he activated his martial arts technique, channeling the water-flowing movement to propel himself forward with astonishing speed.The maid's eyes widened in shock as Danial closed the distance between them in an instant, with a swift motion, Danial knocked the knife out of the maid's hand, sending it clatteri
James broke down at that moment, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably. He fell to his knees, his sobs racking his body as he finally let out the pain and fear he had been holding inside for so long."Every time something happens, I have to take the blame. Every single time," he choked out between sobs. "He knows I have my wife and two kids, and he constantly threatens their lives. I can't even leave the country because his men are always around my house, watching us, waiting for me to slip up."James's tears flowed freely as his emotions poured out, a torrent of despair and hopelessness. His shoulders heaved with the weight of his burden, and he looked utterly broken.Albert, moved by the sight of his friend in such agony, knelt beside James and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Why didn't you say anything to me, James? Why didn't you tell me?" he asked gently, his voice filled with sorrow and compassion.James looked up at Albert, his eyes red and swollen from crying
Danial sat on his bed, staring at the intricate design of his Jade ring. The soft glow of the moonlight filtered through the window, casting a gentle radiance over the room. His mind was filled with questions, swirling like a storm in his consciousness."Where are you, father?" he muttered softly, his voice barely above a whisper. "And what is going on with me?"He turned the ring over in his hands, feeling its smooth surface against his fingertips. It had been his father's, a cherished memento that held a connection to a past he barely understood. Danial often found himself lost in thought, wondering about the mysteries that surrounded his family and his own destiny.As he pondered, his thoughts gradually faded into the realm of sleep. His eyelids grew heavy, and his breathing slowed as he succumbed to the embrace of slumber.Outside the newfound ruins of Cyrus West, two figures stood amidst the darkness of the night. Grandmaster Quintan stood beside a woman clad in golden armor. Her
Danial stood up, his mind still filled with questions. "I have some questions I hope that you can enlighten me," he said, looking earnestly at the three Masters."Abhaya, with his serene demeanor, put his palms together and said, "We will help you, Amitabha."Danial gathered his thoughts and asked, "Do you know someone by the name of Prince Egon or Cyrus West?"The three masters exchanged puzzled glances before shaking their heads. "No, I haven't heard of anyone by those names," Balthazar admitted, his voice tinged with curiosity. "What happened, Danial?"Danial sighed deeply, recounting the events of the past few days. "There is an opening of ancient ruins, and my friends and I are expected to enter and explore them. These ruins are linked to someone named Cyrus West, and there’s talk of Prince Egon. We’re dealing with an arcane barrier that prevents anyone above the Mortal level of cultivation from entering. We are selected with other individuals whose cultivation is under the Morta