“Snow, I told you before the most worthless thing of a woman is her tears. I want this to be the last time you display your weakness. “When you go back, you have to bear the demeanor of a well-mannered woman prepared for marriage. You have to satisfy the Krads one way or another. “If you are still this weak, I can only say your life in the Krads will be miserable and no one will pity you just because you cry. They will only take advantage of you.” May’s words sounded cold and emotionless. Her daughter was walking the same path as her own. Instead of being a loving and compassionate mother, it would be more effective to treat Snow with strictness, ensuring she understood the consequences at stake and gearing her up for the worst. Snow looked at her mother blankly. Then she slowly regained her senses. However, Kaze saw something fade away in her crystal-clear eyes. He could not bear watching her heart die. He stepped up and asked, “Mrs. Frost, do you think it’s appropriat
Selling off her daughter sounded unpleasant to May’s ears, but she did not have the words to refute. The marriage arrangement between the Frosts and the Krads was mostly a trade. May did not want to delve into the topic. “You want to help?” She scrutinized Kaze and scoffed. “Do you know what trouble the Frosts are facing? You want to know? Fine, I’ll tell you! “The Frosts are being targeted by an assassin group called the Hades’ Hand. If we don’t arrange the marriage with the Krads, our family will be in danger. “The head of the assassins, Midas King, has already given the word that if we don’t do it, they will massacre us! “By massacre, I mean every single member of our family—young and old, men and women—all will perish! “You say I am selling my daughter but have you ever considered that I am saving her? As long as she marries Aaron Krad, even if our family got wiped out in the end, Snow will still be safe under the Krad family’s roof.”’ May was emotional when she e
“It’s not that we are afraid to do anything. Your grandfather requested Dallas Moneylender to issue a bounty and three famous assassin groups, local and foreign, took the job. Their task is to assassinate Midas King. “However, they were wiped out. Not just the assassins, but their entire organization. Nothing was left and their heads were sent to the Frosts again. “Now, you know how terrifying Hades’ Hand is. Snow, you really think as your mother, I would push you into the abyss with my own hands?” May looked at Snow emotionally. Her calm was lost along with the explanation. Hades’ Hand must have scarred her terribly. It was also the reason why she came to Lilyrose in a hurry and wanted to bring Snow back. Snow’s face turned pale. She asked heavily, “Mom, if they want to come after us, why haven’t they done so?” The moment the question escaped her mouth, Snow felt that her question sounded redundant. Hades’ Hand had its own objective. If they simply killed the entire
The grudge and anger Snow had for her mother vanished. She wiped her tears and then looked at Kaze. With a begging tone, she said, “Chairman Lee, I have never asked you for anything but can you help us to deal with Hades’ Hand? I don’t want your dividend. If you can help my family, I will work for you for life.” Work for Kaze for life? Given Snow’s capabilities and potential, it was a heavy promise. However, the words sounded ridiculous to May. “Snow, are you out of your mind? You want him to help us deal with Hades’ Hand?” May looked at her daughter with disbelief. She believed Snow was not thinking clearly due to the recent fever and she got nervous asking the wrong person for help. Kaze said, “Mrs. Frost, your daughter knows me more than you do. Hades’ Hand is just a small group, I can deal with them.” “You? You and what army?” May looked at Kaze with disdain and scorn. She scoffed. “Kaze Lee, I know you are quite capable. I’ve sent people to do some research on
Kaze was not bluffing. The five strongest nations’ intelligence agencies used to invest heavily, hiring different assassins from different countries to kill him. Some of them were the assassins on the Dark Vault’s leaderboard. Since they had a death wish, Kaze granted their wish and killed all who came his way. However, due to certain reasons, some of them did not die and were released. Therefore, it was not exaggerating that they owed Kaze their lives. One phone call and Kaze could summon them before him. “You?” May did not believe a word Kaze said. “Kaze Lee, I have to admit that you are quite decent since you started off with nothing, you are considered a prodigy. “But this world isn’t as simple as you think it is. You are bragging, don’t you know that? The assassins on the leaderboard are elusive. Not to mention that people can’t even see them in person. If you can even spell out one of their names, then I will look at you differently. “Unfortunately, you don’
May looked down on Kaze and purposely gave him a hard time. She strongly believed Kaze got the name Venom Kanon from somewhere and used it to show off. Kaze shook his head and said regrettably, “It seems like Mrs. Frost is determined to sell your daughter away.” “What do you mean, Kaze Lee?!” May was furious, and the anger was written on her face. She really wanted to tear Kaze’s mouth off of his face. “Actually, you can trust me for once. I mean, what do you have to lose? Yet you chose to ignore me, so other than your mind’s made up to sell Snow away, I can’t think of a reason why you wouldn’t take the bet,” Kaze said. “You!” May knew Kaze was trying to provoke her, and it was effective. “Fine. I’ll take a bet on you.” May nodded and continued coldly, “But you have to prove yourself first, I don’t want to waste time on you.” Kaze nodded. “Sure, how do you want to do this?” “It’s simple.” May’s lips curled into a grin. She looked at the elderly at the door and s
Right before the palm strike could land, Kaze moved. He tilted his head to the side and easily dodged the palm strike under Bass’ surprised gaze. At the same time, he took a step forward and countered with a palm strike of his own. “You’re quick, kid. I wonder how strong you are.” Bass grinned and switched his palm upward. Baam! The two palms clashed, causing a burst in the air. “You!” Suddenly, Bass’ expression ashened. An intense pain struck his palm as fierce energy penetrated his body, wreaking havoc in every inch of his muscles and bones. His face flushed. His arm then weakened and turned soft. Kaze’s palm strike continued forward and hit Bass’ face. Slap! The loud slap sent Bass flying and spinning in the air, crashing through Snow’s door and falling on the corridor outside. A red handprint appeared on Bass’ face. He covered his face in anger and embarrassment as he looked at Kaze in shock. What happened? He was already surprised that Kaze dodged
Both of Bass' cheeks were covered in red slap marks, and when he heard May yelling at him, he got up again and ran toward Kaze. Without saying a word, Kaze threw another slap at Bass. Bass was prepared this time. He chose defense instead of offense. When he saw Kaze’s slap coming at him, his heart raced and he focused on dodging the strike. He used every ounce of his strength to move as swiftly as possible. Yet Kaze was faster. Slap! Bass was sent flying again. Kaze frowned. “You are not using your full strength? Old man, you are looking down on me.” “Bass, this isn’t the time for you to be merciful toward the young ones. You are holding back, but he’s not! Use whatever you have and beat him up! Don’t let him get ahead of you!” May bellowed anxiously. Bass got up on his feet and covered his swollen cheek. He was shaking violently when he heard the two of them. Kaze was a wicked one. He knew Bass was no match for him yet he continued to make it sound like Bass