Soon, there was a man with white and red flowing robes walking with two guards. He held a tablet with a quill. Showing an unappealing grin as he approached the carriage and attended people.“Miss. Chai Xuanlu, I presume?” The man asked with a knowing tone.“What is the meaning of this?” Xuanlu asked, pulling the notice off of her residence door and waving it in front of the man.“The taxes were not paid; it clearly states it in the notice, and the city has reclaimed its property.” The man said smugly.“Taxes? The taxes are not due until the end of next season. How could it be delayed?” Xuanlu asked, seeing a conspiracy happening here in the city.“The new Magistrate has issued a new tax law, and seeing no one from the Chai family available, has revoked your residence. He will be occupying it within a week’s time.” The tax collector stated with a smug look.“He will be taking up residence in my home?” Xuanlu asked with anger.“Correction, his home, you no longer own this property.” The
“Sylvia, the teleportation formation has been activated,” Hana called out, seeing the blue hue beginning to manifest. “What? Blake must have sent some of the supplies, but we are not ready.” Sylvia said, looking at the formation getting brighter.But instead of supplies a flavorful aroma escaped and captivated the two women.“Barbeque?” Sylvia asked, looking at the delicious foods before her when the teleportation ended.“There is a note,” Hana said, pointing in the direction where a paper was stapled.‘Was fortunate to have found a great barbeque restaurant and wanted to share. Take a portion and send the rest to Blake Prime and company. Gathering the supplies will take a week to deliver. Love Blake,’ The message said when Sylvia read.“We only have a week to prepare. Can we make this happen?” Sylvia asked Hana, who was looking closely at the food with drool.“Hana. HANA!” Sylvia called out.“Yes, all will be prepared within a week,” Hana said, snapping out of her daze. The aroma wa
In a home next to the center of Guthrie City, there came a burst of laughter from within. The young man who was the current Magistrate had completed his cultivation and finally broken through to his next realm, Early Martial Grand Master. With this realm, he believed he was able to conquer the one woman he deemed his, Chai Xuanlu. In his mind, he would challenge her betrothed and then utilize her powerful Chai family and conquer the Central Provence with his new founded strength. With the ambitions of the young Magistrate in mind, he rose from his secluded room for cultivation and called for his head guard.“Sir, what are your orders?” A man in his forties in armored attire arrived and knelt in front of the Young Magistrate in his white and red robes.“Send out a challenge letter to this Blake Elon in a day’s time for the hand of Chai Xuanlu. I want to see if this betrothed is worthy of such a woman.” The young Magistrate stated with a wicked grin. He had figured he would dispose of t
“We need to leave.” The man with the bite mark on his hand said, looking around.“This slut needs to be taught a lesson. No one takes my money and gets away from me.” The man holding onto the woman said.“You paid for the drinks yourself; what does it have to do with me?” The woman protested. She and the man holding her had a few drinks, and when his advances took form, she denied him and left the bar, but to her horror, he followed and demanded she pay with her body, not just to him but to his buddy as well.The woman still struggled to no avail, and with her last hope that someone would come and rescue her from the shadows, there was silence.“Only after I receive what is owed to me.” The man said, still holding the struggling woman.“There was never an agreement that I would bed you after buying me a drink or two.” The woman said, trying to reason with the man holding her captive.“He, he. There is when I spent so much gold coin on you. It wasn’t only the drinks but the meal as we
Joselin bidded her Father good night when he led her to her room, not taking any chances she would not return without any troubles.When Joselin entered, it was already brightly lit from her servant and a bath was prepared. She began to disrobe when she heard the mysterious voice again.“My lady, it would not be proper if you bathe in front of me.” The voice came from a corner where a man sat drinking a pot of tea.“Augh! Who are you, and where did you come from? If you make any movement, I will call the guards.” Joselin clutched her clothing as protection with her undergarments still on.“Calm yourself. If I bidded you any harm, I would have left you to those men.” Blake said, taking a sip untroubled by her outcry. He had already placed a sound barrier around her room.The reason he was interested in her was due to her family’s involvement in trading through the Merchant Guild. Since he saved her, he figured it would be fair that she placed an excellent word to her Father on his beha
“Welcome, my future wife. Where is this betrothed for whom I’ve challenged? All I see are beautiful women. Is he one of them in disguise? Ha, ha.” The young man in the auditorium laughed hard over his own joke.“He will arrive in due time. Only those who have the prestige and power call when and where to arrive, not by others.” Xuanlu, using the same technique as the young man informed the crowd.Arrogance, pure arrogance, was heard by Chai Xuanlu about her betrothed. How could he make the Magistrate wait for his arrival? This sent the masses to a tensy and many were wondering if he would actually arrive.The young man then looked at the audience. He had them eating out of his hands, but from one sentence from Chai Xuanlu, they were all talking about her betrothed. This angered the man extensively, and, with fists, clinched, called out.“IF YOU ARE A MAN, COME AND FIGHT ME! UNLESS YOU ARE TOO SPINELESS FOR THE CHALLENGE!”“Those who yell the most are the ones who have no self-confiden
All of a sudden, Blake released his cultivation aura. It was like an explosion hitting the Magistrate head-on. It embodied the whole city, not only the arena; those with weak cultivation aptitude fainted on the spot, while others found it hard to breathe. The young Magistrate’s eyes widened, and total shock was seen on his face as the closer Blake walked to him, the stronger the pressure was felt.Master Bruma instantly tried to cover his daughter with this aura, who was not a practitioner of the cultivation realm, to protect her. Still, to his surprise, she was not affected by the powerful cultivation of Blake’s aura. Showing that Blake had great control over who and who shouldn’t be affected. Ordinary people were not feeling the strong force Blake was emmiting. Causing some to wonder why most of the people were unconscious or struggling to even stand or sit.“You, you. What realm are you in? I’ve never felt such pressure.” The young Magistrate asked in fear as his legs weakened and
Master Bruma and Josephine were led to a guest holding area where they were given whatever they desired. Fruits were displayed, and many fine wines were served. All these dishes were accustomed to the Inner World. Soon, there was more, and to their surprise, sizzling meats with an aroma that tantalized their noses and pallets were placed before them.Vegetables prepared were also before them with ham and beef with mouth-watering alure. Not containing themselves, Master Bruma and Josephine began to eat to their content. The spices and flavors were unmatched, and being a businessman, he saw great profit if he could sell these items.“Please, try this new wine brought from abroad.” One of the servants said, changing out the plain wine in Master Bruma’s cup to another along with Josephine’s.When taking a sip both their eyes widen in surprise. The full-bodied wine was rich in flavor with an intense power, leaving the mouth with a velvety feeling, bringing that one taste close to ecstasy c
The voice then didn’t speak any longer as Yawayer frowned. She didn’t want to personally leave Heaven and deal with the Four Guardians herself, but the actual creator wanted her to go, and she was helpless to follow his commands. It was the same with the God wars and the rebellion in Heaven all those years ago. She regretted her actions, but what was she supposed to do? The creator had a plan involving her pretending to be him and utilizing the Heaven Angels to bring the Power of Faith to this dimension. In the end, she lost her bestie and had all of the women of her race exiled to Hell, a barren dimension, as instructed by the creator. Now, he wanted her to personally go and release the four guardians and cause destruction upon the Mortal realm to bring more Power of Faith to them.Sighing again, she prepared herself and took out a golden-lined jade token. With this token, she could easily descend and not have to pay such a price for her cultivation to degrees. She changed into a mor
“Don’t look at me like that. We are to leave for the Inner World now. Ladies, we will depart first.” Blake Three stated and headed to the Traveling Formation.“What, no kiss goodbye?” Clara asked as she dropped the sound barrier between her, Blake Two, and the rest of the world.“I’ll kiss you if you want.” Blake Two said next to her.“I would never deny a kiss from you,” Clara said, kissing Blake Two thoroughly.Blake Three and Susan Hemingway entered the Traveling Formation, and Blake guided the Formation to take them to the Inner World. To Susan’s surprise, a tunnel of lights arrived, and she looked at it wonderfully.“The Thraveling Formation will bring us to a courtyard of the family I married into. The pressure in the Inner World is greater than in the Small World, and the Spirit Qi is denser. I will create a light barrier around us to help with the sudden pressure and see if you can handle the change in atmosphere.” Blake Three said with concern over Susan’s well-being.“I unde
Blake Two saw the revelation in her eyes as she realized the situation. He had a foreboding feeling and saw it change into a lustful stare.“As I had said, you are married, and my cultivation will cause you harm, so I’m afraid I will have to decline your offer.” Blake Two said, looking at Susan with an apologetic smile.The Goddesses laughed at Blake’s comment, which confused the man.“What’s so funny?” Blake Two asked, confused over their sudden outburst.“It’s not only your cultivation inside of you. Do you realize you may also be the cure for the Vampiere condition?” Clara asked Blake.“Cure? How so?” Blake asked, not knowing where this was leading.Susan Hemingway heard what Clara said and was surprised by her words. There was never a cure for her race’s condition. They only had to bear the thirst and hunger of their condition. Normal treatments had all failed when trying to revert back to humans. Many wanted to, but most wanted to continue having the power that the condition brou
Blake was speechless hearing this from Susan Hemingway. Was she not already married to Reginald? She was also of the vampire race, and his cultivation could harm her condition.“I. I don’t think that would be a wise decision. I’m….” Blake began.“All too willing to become yours.” Came a voice that Blake never would have believed saying such a thing.Claire walked to the couple and smiled at Susan Hemingway.“Who is this enchanting woman, Blake?” Claire asked, looking at Susan.“This is MRS. Hemingway of the Hemingway family.” Blake introduced Claire to Susan and emphasized MRS.“Ah, so you are a….” Claire hesitated in her speech.“Vampire, yes, we feed on blood,” Susan said, seeing the startled woman.“Understood,” Claire said and smiled kindly.“Always the gigolo, are we not?” a voice came from behind Claire.Blake looked, and to his surprise, an elderly woman coming from behind her. His surprise was warranted since he had never allowed such a person to enter the Small World. Blake l
“Sorry, but it seemed important. Is everyone okay?” Blake asked, looking at the area where Tabitha had come to call upon him.“Yes, they are in the living room waiting for my return,” Tabitha replied.“Okay, I will take it from here. Don’t worry.” Blake said, hugging her to comfort her fears.“Thank you for coming,” Tabitha said and held onto Blake for a while as her motions became calmer.Blake then let her go, and they proceeded to the living room, where the couple were waiting for Tabitha’s return.They were surprised when they saw Blake’s arrival, as they assumed he was away on business.“You arrived,” Susan Hemingway said with surprise.“Yes, with Tabitha saying that your family was here, I came quickly. What seems to be the trouble? I will help as much as I can.” Blake said he had a good impression of this family and didn’t want more trouble in the future because of their race.“This is the situation. My family is on the brink of extinction.” Reginald quickly stated.“How is tha
Sir. Aldridge then left the room and made a phone call. A man in red robes was drinking a glass of bourbon and sitting next to the fireplace with a nice fire crackling when the phone rang beside him.“Yes.” The red cardinal replied.“Your eminence, the ones known as Azrael, Chamuel, and Ezekiel, have disappeared after the destruction of the holy temple. They left with Blake and have not returned as planned.” Sir. Aldridge replied over the phone.There was silence on the cardinal’s end as the news was shocking and startling. Then, a respiring voice was heard on the other end.“What of the Hemingway family?” The cardinal inquired.“We have been only monitoring them, and they have not caused any trouble since they had last met with Blake Elon. It seems they keep in the shadows and do not want to bring any attention to themselves. Azrael wanted to only monitor their movements for the time being since Blake Elon was a greater threat to the Holy Order, but since….” Sir. Aldridge informed th
The two sisters looked at Julie with confusion. Family vacation? When was this supposed to take place? Then Tabitha’s eyes widened, and she remembered that Blake had promised them a family vacation after Tabitha had graduated from college, and she smiled in her remembrance. She stopped at a posterboard when she first met Blake, and he promised her a family vacation to celebrate her graduation. With all that had happened since then, she had forgotten entirely this promise until Julie brought it up.“I forgot Blake’s promise since then,” Tabitha replied.“Then it’s good that I reminded you,” Julie said.“Mom, with everything going on, it’s going to be a miracle that even he remembers the promises he made,” Tabitha replied and checked on her son, who had woken from his nap.“No, a promise is a promise. Blake has to make it happen.” Julie said, folding her arms to reintegrate her demand.“Mom, I’m a Mother as well, and going galavanting on vacation is the last thing I need to do,” Tabitha
“What do you think Blake is doing to her?” Kelly, who was naïve, wondered as pain and punishment sounded from the home.“Sounds like he is punishing her for not being forward with her information when they came into the truce,” Sylvia replied to Kelly.“Blake doesn’t punish. He’s too nice of a person.” Kelly replied, not knowing Blake for too long.The woman around her looked at her naive nature and laughed.“Blake once killed all those who had occupied this town because they were evil people who were planning on harming the world,” Sara replied, as she had been there when it had happened, even to the point when her cousin wanted to kill her and Blake only to meet his demise at the hands of his saviors.“So, he’s not kind?” Kelly asked, worried.“Blake is kind, loving, and sweet to his family and friends. If you cross his bottom line, you are his enemy, and you will suffer greatly in his hands. Blake always says he would rather have many friends than many enemies. It’s unfortunate; he
“Okay, Clara. How will you guide us, and how did you enter Blake’s Traveling Formation? Only family or someone with a jade token can enter and travel?” Claire asked, leading Clara from the Traveling Formation.“He, he. A little secret, my dear.” Clara said, and this time, she sounded her age.Roseline was, after all, a Formations’s Master. The Formation Blake had created, even with the help of Silver Light, was still a weak Formation that she could infiltrate. If Blake had utilized the Scripture writings, this would have been another story for her.“Okay. Let’s not quibble over details. Is he still with Lucy?” Clara asked.“Yes,” Claire replied, looking at the home Blake had brought Lucy to.Suddenly, loud slapping came from the home, as did loud anguish sounds.SLAP!“AUGHT!”SLAP!“AUGH! MORE!”SLAP, SLAP!Everyone around looked towards the home, surprised to hear the beatings that were taking place within.Blake was there with a paddle in hand, and Lucy was bent over a coffee table