“Looks like my third identity’s pretty effective here!”Harvey York stepped forward before patting Dalton Patel’s face.“Maybe I should just do the same next time I want to take advantage of someone, huh?“People might think I’m a loser if I talk too much.”Then, Harvey crossed his arms as he made his way to the main platform.“What are you trying to do, Harvey?!Dalton’s eyes twitched nonstop.“Your status is immense, but you involve yourself in the Patel family’s matters!“You’re embarrassing the Longmen!”“When I speak reason with you, you talk to me about power,” replied Harvey.“And when I show you power, you start speaking reason to me again!“Do you think the whole world revolves around you?!”“If you’re being this arrogant, I’ll have to report you to the royal court!” exclaimed Dalton with a gloomy tone.“Are you avoiding the question? You’re getting scared, huh?“So, you’re saying that you can’t do anything to me even if I take advantage of you?”Harvey stepped
“You sent Alfred and Rudy Patel to assassinate me!“You wanted my head as a sign of their loyalty!“All I did was cripple the Wolsing branch, and you’re already in a bad mood?Harvey York sent Dalton Patel flying with another kick. He tumbled around before slamming right into a marble pillar with blood spurting out of his mouth.“Are you happy now?!“Who else wants to speak about this?!The crowd was dead silent!Everyone was filled with utter shock!If they did not see the sight for themselves, they would not believe the family’s infighting would turn out this way because of Harvey alone.The people who felt disdain toward Harvey could not help but fear him at this point.Even if Harvey was destined to be retaliated against…The sight alone was enough to fill everyone with disbelief!The wealthy ladies, thinking of Dalton, glanced at Harvey with surprise.“Come!”Harvey hooked his finger before Kairi Patel.Kairi smiled gently before stepping up and wrapping herself in
On the next day.A Toyota Prado was driving to Heaven’s Gate’s headquarters.In the passenger’s seat, Harvey York gazed outside at the scenery with a calm expression.“It’s dangerous to go to the Heaven’s Gate’s headquarters, Sir York. Are we really not getting backup?” reasoned Rachel Hardy while driving the car.Before, Rachel was the top disciple of Mordu’s Longmen branch leader, Oliver Bauer, along with the branch’s top expert. Her strength had significantly increased after training for a long time in Flutwell.It was a shame that Harvey was not in the mood to talk. With his pointers, Rachel would surely soar to greater heights.“We’re heading to the Heaven’s Gate’s headquarters. That’s one of the sacred martial arts training grounds.“If we get Longmen’s men to run around, we’d be the ones causing trouble.“More importantly, this is their turf.“It wouldn’t make a difference if we did bring backup.“We’re going to find out the truth, not to cause any problems. Do you und
“Things aren’t that simple, Sir York.“The Lowe family and the Bowie family provided enough evidence to prove it.“There are a few elders in the Heaven’s Gate’s elder group, but the case is considered closed for the Lowe family and the Bowie family…”“What about the head?” asked Harvey York.“Is the head not handling the situation?”Rachel Hardy paused for a moment.“The head of the Heaven’s Gate secluded himself a few years ago, trying to break through his limits.“That’s why the elder group governs most affairs.“You’re the only acting head there is…”Harvey lightly nodded. He suddenly realized his badge was probably one of the reasons why Quill suffered that fate in the first place.Voom voom voom!Rachel’s phone vibrated once again.She quickly picked up the call before her face turned white.“What happened?” Harvey asked after seeing the look on Rachel’s face.Rachel inhaled deeply.“Just now, the car with Darwin, Shay, and Prince Gibson completely disappeared.“Th
“Marriage?Harvey York was still showing a calm expression.“With whom?”“Calvin Lowe, the young master of the Lowe family…“And Emory Bowie of the Bowie family.”Then, Harvey frowned.“Do I know these people?”“Not Emory, but maybe you remember Calvin.“When you fought against Sword Saint Shinosuke back in Hong Kong, he was also there…”Harvey thought for a bit before finally remembering.There were a few disciples from separate sacred martial arts training grounds before.Those people held Harvey in quite low esteem. Calvin was one of them.The disciple in the back brought out another laptop with pictures for Harvey to see.Harvey took a few glances before closing his eyes.There were still too many things that he did not know. He was not sure who to chase after just yet.But without question, the journey to Heaven’s Gate would not be a pleasant one.Three hours later, the car arrived right in front of Heaven’s Gate’s headquarters.Harvey squinted at the entrance.T
The middlemost building had hundreds of years of history, but the entire place surrounding it was filled with ditches and slush since it was not maintained.A huge hole was seen in the middle of the building.A head was hanged right under it.The Heaven’s Gate even sent a group of disciples to guard the place.Naturally, they did not want the Gibson family or the people involved to have a chance at retrieving the head.Harvey York showed a horrible look. At that very moment, flames were burning in his eyes.He waved his hand when he was about to step forward with Rachel Hardy and the others.But then, a beautiful figure appeared.She also had an air of dominance.Harvey froze as soon as he saw the woman.The woman seemed too beautiful even to be considered human. She seemed more like a fairy of some sort.“Who is she?” Harvey said with a frown on his face.Rachel briefly looked at her laptop before finally replying, “If I’m correct, this must be Quill Gibson’s foster daught
“How dare you try to take Quill Gibson’s damn head in our presence?”The bald man twirled his sword around with a disdainful glare.“Don’t you know this is a heinous crime?!“Quill stole the Lowe family’s energy regulation technique! He deserves to be punished!“His head is here to make an example!“The people who try to take it are also guilty!“The great elder and second elder gave the order as well!“No matter how powerful the people are…“We kill whoever tries to disobey the rules!“That’s why, young lady! No matter how beautiful you are, I suggest you kneel and let us toy with you before sending you to the Law Enforcement Hall to accept your punishment!“If not, you’ll have to die here!“You’ll die horribly at that!”The bald man whistled before letting out a cold chuckle.The other disciples pulled out their long swords and pointed them at Alani Carlson and her bodyguards.Alani calmly raised her head before her bodyguards pulled out their firearms with legal docume
“In any case…“Quill Gibson’s already dead!“So what if you’re angry about him?“Even if your rage isn’t quenched after his death, you can’t just humiliate his body like this!“It’s already bad enough that you’re not properly burying his body, yet you’re here to drive us away?!“Your actions don’t even reflect the country’s five-thousand-year-old civilization! Where are your manners?!“I’ll report this to the World Civilization Department! They’ll show the world about just how hypocritical and uncivilized you people are!”Harvey York smiled faintly.“She’s bringing up the World Civilization Department?“Looks like she has quite an immense status in the Island Nations…“Is she really Quill’s foster daughter?”Rachel Hardy frowned.“Without a doubt.“Then again, she might also be a spy from the Island Nations.”Harvey showed a profound look when he squinted at the sight.“The World Civilization Department?The bald man seemed a little unfamiliar with the name before showi
It was obvious that Hale's anger and sorrow had pushed him to the limit. He was already blaming Sky Plane for everything. Sky Plane had just earned him as a mortal enemy."My condolences, Hale." Harvey extended his hand and tapped Hale's shoulder. "The dead can't be brought back, so the most important thing now is to recover. Sky Plane is a difficult enemy."Clarion nodded as well. "Now that Susan is dead, Sky Plane will not let this slide. However, we'll need to get you a new identity after you recover. Only when you're safe and when you can live for yourself will you have the chance to have your revenge."I've just received news that everyone in Grand City knows who you are. All the other Sacred Lands will find out very quickly. In a short while, there will be countless people looking for you, for us. That's why you need to get ready. We're running out of time."When Clarion said that, the frigid light in his eyes glinted. He didn't need to send anyone to find out what was go
"No matter what happened, she treated me well all these years. Even if I were to kill her, I want her to die with some dignity. As for the trouble from Sky Plan and her… I'll give you an explanation you'll be happy with. Please permit me," Hale said, not caring for the wounds on his body even when he was kneeling on the floor.Clarion looked stern. If he were to bring in a spy like Susan, it would help him immensely in his career. If they got her into the interrogation room and asked her proper questions, they could get valuable answers from her. That was the only value she had left.However, Clarion also knew why Hale framed it that way. She was still his wife, even when she had already betrayed him. Rather than letting someone like Clarion take her away right now and live a torturous life that she wouldn't be able to tell day by night, he'd prefer to kill her right now. That way, Susan would be able to die peacefully.But how should he choose? Clarion was having a headache rig
Hale's expression was one of shock.Susan was the same.Hale didn't expect Sky Plane's plan to be so vicious. They wanted the Chapter of Ascension and to use the chance to plunge Grand City into chaos.Susan was shocked about how accurate Harvey's guesswork was. If it wasn't because she knew that someone like him would never have a connection with Sky Plane, she would even think that he might have a hand in setting up the trap that looked like it was simply a string of coincidences.Otherwise, how would he have known everything in such detail?Clarion looked at Harvey with more admiration. While he looked like just an ordinary man, whether his power or perception was far beyond them.Hale slowly closed his eyes, forcing himself to calm down for a long time.Then, he turned and looked at Susan and muttered, "Now that we have reached this juncture, I don't think that there should be any more secrets between you and I. Just one question. Did everything happen exactly as Mr. Harvey
"Or maybe, in your subconscious, you do realize that something isn't right. Maybe you simply feel that it's better for her not to know about some things. That way, things will be safer for her," Harvey said with a shrug. "However, the truth is that she didn't get anything from you at all until yesterday, isn't it?"Hale nodded. "You're right. I did have some doubts about her in my mind, that's why I did tell her everything except the Chapter of Ascension."Hale seemed to reminisce about something else before giving a painful smile. "And then, as time passed by, I no longer suspected her. But I'm worried that it'll get her killed, so I chose not to say anything. I believed that as long as I said nothing, we'll be able to live a peaceful life! No one expects that in the end…"Hale signed, looking hopeless when he said that.However, Susan simply smiled icily. "Stop your crocodile tears, Hale. You never trusted me, so stop saying that you love me!"Hale smiled bitterly. He didn't w
Clarion was stunned when he saw Mrs. Hoffman was still trying to argue her way out."Even the way you argue is the same as the Origin Ninjas. Seriously?" Harvey smirked. "Right, I heard that the Origin Ninjas would leave the mark of a petal on the most private spot so that it was easier for them to identify each other. You must have seen it, right, Mr. Hoffman? Of course, I believe she'd definitely say it was just a tattoo that she had while she was in her youth."Unfortunately, I believe that Grand City has plenty of records. It should be quite easy for us to find the evidence we need. That's why, Mrs. Hoffman… Is there really a need to deny it anymore now that we've reached this point?"Mrs. Hoffman shuddered a little. She didn't expect that Harvey would be able to easily see through all her disguise. Most importantly, he even knew about the most damning evidence on her. In a situation like this, continuing with the argument really was pointless."You… You…!"At the same tim
Harvey said calmly, "You smell like one of them."Whoosh!Before Harvey could finish, Mrs. Hoffman immediately pounced at him. In midair, she waved her hand and threw a string of knives.All her blades were blue in color. They looked very pretty, but if they scratched one's skin, one could easily lose their lives if they weren't sent to the hospital immediately.Clarion was shocked when he saw what was unfolding. It was obvious he didn't expect Harvey's words to help them identify Mrs. Hoffman's real identity and forced her to attack.Still, that was quite normal. Thinking back about it, Mrs. Hoffman's calmness during this whole ordeal showed that she was not a normal woman.The power she suddenly showed was within their expectation, and they could understand it too.However, this exact revelation was making things more painful for Hale. It hurt him even more than finding out that his beloved wife sold him out. Clank! Clank! Clank!Harvey pulled up a small fruit knife and thr
Harvey's expression became cold as he watched Mrs. Hoffman. He was completely done with her.Mrs. Hoffman bit her lip and stared at Hale for a long time. "You're right! The one who sold you out is me. I sold your identity to other people, too. I'm also the one that almost got you killed. When I heard about the Chapter of Ascension in the morning, I was also the one who sent the message!"Hale's expression was one of bitterness and grief. He gritted his teeth and asked coldly, "Why?""Why?" Mrs. Hoffman scoffed, a hint of disdain on her face. "Why do you think I did this? Fine, I'll tell you. It's easy—after marrying you for so many years, I've never had a life of peace! We're either living in the streets or hiding! I didn't ask for a wealthy life. I just want a normal and peaceful life like any other ordinary woman! But I can't see us ever having that life! "If that's the case, why can't I gamble everything away? Why can't I sell you in exchange for wealth so I can have an e
Hale let out a bitter cry with a sorrowful expression. How could anyone expose that the person who slept next to them would be the one to stab them in the back?Hale whispered, "I simply didn't want that person to be you. You have been with me for so many years and have suffered so much. I've already treated you as my only family. If family like you betrayed me, it would do nothing but make me suffer."That was why I arranged such a test. I was hoping that Mr. Harvey would betray me once he knew who I really was and that I really did have the Chapter of Ascension. That way, I could continue executing my plans in peace."I didn't expect him to be completely uninterested in the Chapter of Ascension. Instead, you were the one who betrayed me again. It also meant that the one who turned me to Camellia and let her trace me was you…"Harvey didn't pin any blame on Hale after hearing what had happened. After giving it a thought, he said, "Normally speaking, we've just met for the first
"You… Hale! How…" Mrs. Hoffman crawled back up, her mind going black for a moment. She quickly pulled out her phone, about to make a call. Because she was too nervous, she kept on pressing the wrong numbers. She couldn't make that call.Harvey didn't say anything as he looked at this scene calmly.Meanwhile, Hale's expression began to change. There was a hint of sorrow in his eyes as he looked at the woman he loved. "Honey… Don't tell me that despite Mr. Harvey having no interest in the Chapter of Ascension, you let someone else get it instead? In short, you're the one that betrayed me… And has been betraying me…"A tear of blood formed from the corner of Hale's eyes as he spoke.Mrs. Hoffman, who was still trying to make that call, shuddered as she turned and looked at the man whom she had accompanied for many years.At the same time, someone pushed open the door. It was Clarion. He quickly walked into the room and leaned in next to Harvey, whispering, "Something happened