“Is that so?”Harvey shrugged.“If you don’t actually have it… Then why put so much effort in this situation? Don’t tell me you’re just doing the Great Wall a simple favor. That’s just an excuse, right?“If not, judging from the Klein family’s intelligence, why would you get involved in the first place?“Do you think I’d believe you if you tell me that Asher’s the only one behind all this?“He knows about Evermore; this means that his status in the family is nothing but powerful. If you don’t have a goal, what’s the point of making such a prominent figure take action?”Harvey casually revealed everything the Klein family had done.Not only did Preston go completely pale, but Sierra was showing mixed expressions as well.“More importantly, you decided to let Sierra come to me at such a sensitive time.”Harvey smiled.“Your family had already figured out my identity the moment I revealed my broken bead.“You decided not to let me go… Instead, you waited for everything to die d
Preston’s face was stern, as if he was thinking over Harvey’s words. After a long time, he stood up.“You’re absolutely right,” he said after sighing.“I couldn’t see the bigger picture this entire time!“In reality, we have condemned ourselves because of our own thoughts. If we keep forcing ourselves to fight for the beads, we’ll end up destroying ourselves.”Harvey chuckled.“You saw through this already, but you were in denial. After all, this has been the family’s dream for the longest time.”There was something Harvey didn’t say. Without outside forces… Judging from the Klein family’s ability in the outskirts, they’d probably have a chance to rule.However… Compared to the top ten families, the five hidden families, the sacred martial arts training grounds, and Evermore, the organization that had been around since ancient times…The Klein family had no chance.They’d either watch from the sidelines and live discreetly…or they’d work with a bigger force for their own benef
The Klein family was filled with shock; even Sierra’s jaw dropped in disbelief.Harvey sighed before opening the box; his eyes brightened as soon as he saw what was inside.It was the Nine-Eyed Bead.“The Nine-Eyed Bead?! The holy item passed down by our ancestors? That old fox actually gave it to you?!”Ten o’clock at night, in the room of a clubhouse. Romina held the Nine-Eyed Bead, her entire body twitching.Dutch found a microscope to look at the bead for a long time before sighing.“It’s real… This is the legendary Nine-Eyed Bead.”Even with his extensive knowledge of the Klein family, Dutch still couldn’t accept that fact.Harvey shrugged.“They wanted my One-Eyed Bead in the first place…but I ended up taking their bead instead.“I kept pushing it away, but Preston still insisted, saying that he didn’t want the family to be ruined by greed…“I had no choice. Besides, I came here for these beads in the first place. After all…”Harvey sighed.He wasn’t in a rush to gra
Harvey nodded. “Are you saying that Mandy’s with the Border Force right now?”“Most likely.” Dutch nodded. “But I couldn’t look into them.”Harvey thought about the situation. “Don’t we have anyone in the Border Force?”Dutch’s eyes turned cold.“One of the four commanders belongs to us…but two months ago, that guy went missing.“I just got word about it, too. I suspect that your wife’s situation is deeply linked with our missing person, Sir York.“The leads might just connect here.”Dutch looked deeply at the Nine-Eyed Bead.Harvey pinched the bead and squinted for a moment before standing up.“Dutch, Romina, use your sources to find out where the other beads are. Since many parties are coming here for the beads… I’d like to see if they can actually provide eternal life.”Harvey kept the bead, then turned around and left..After thinking about the situation for a moment, he called a cab to the Surrey family’s residence.People might not realize that the One-Eyed Bead was a
A row of dark green Toyota Prados were parked there, their glaring lights filling the courtyard, making it look as if it was morning.The doors were kicked open soon after, and several men in robes appeared.An arrogant voice was heard.“You’re in a pretty good mood, old man. Have you been preparing all this for me? You know I love mutton! Should I be thanking you?”The faces of everyone there darkened instantly.The security guards, who were hiding in the shadows, quickly jumped out. They stood in front of Lennon and the others, on high alert.A handsome man with an arrogant expression strode inside, his arms crossed, laughing all the way.His long hair fluttered casually in the air, and his white shirt was slightly yellow. The terrifying aura of an elite could be felt on him.Compared to the others, his utter dominance was enough for anyone to recognize him.Conrad Surrey!Ernie stepped forward, glaring coldly at Conrad.“Didn’t you already break off from the family? Why a
Conrad Surrey covered his mouth as if he were looking at some trash, afraid that he would breathe in the air polluted by Harvey York.Harvey heaved a sigh.‘Why am I always provoked with unrelated things…?’Before Harvey could even say anything, Aria Surrey had already stood.“Don’t you understand human talk?“The family doesn’t welcome you! Scram!“If you don’t leave right now, you’ll have to crawl out of here later!”Wildcat and a dozen security guards stepped forward, ready to act.“Oh? Is this the trash, Wildcat?“I heard you got crippled! What? Are you still showing off before me and not learning your lesson?“Do you think I won’t cripple you again?”Conrad smiled faintly.Ernie Surrey, Aria Surrey, and the others were shaking in anger after hearing Conrad’s insults.Wildcat and the other security guards were also about to act.Right as Harvey was squinting at the sight in front of him, Lennon Surrey finally put his cup down before he spoke.“Conrad.“Do you really
A lanky man slowly walked out from the back.He wore a suit, but it did not seem to fit him.He was holding a leather briefcase with all sorts of embroidered jewelry.He set the briefcase on the table in front of Lennon Surrey before slowly opening it.Harvey York casually glanced over before he saw a few yellowed sheepskin maps, some of which were also hand-drawn.There was a bead with six dots showing on it as well.‘The Six-Eyed Bead!’Lennon furiously slammed on the table.“You little bastard! I knew you were the one who stole the family treasure all these years!“How dare you bring this here now?!“Do you think you’re untouchable?!”“Tch tch tch…”Conrad Surrey shook his head.“It’s been so many years, and you’re still angry about it?“That’s not how you improve your health now, right?”“How dare you?!“You’re insane!”Ernie Surrey and Aria Surrey were filled with anger.Lennon looked deep into Conrad’s eyes before glaring coldly.“Stop beating around the bush.”
Lennon Surrey glanced at the supposed evidence before showing a horrible expression.Conrad Surrey’s evidence had almost a hundred years’ worth of the family’s history, with additional proof to back everything up.Simply put, it would be almost impossible for them to explain everything.After realizing that, Lennon, Ernie, and Aria Surrey’s hearts sank to the bottom.“You were a part of the family too, Conrad. You should know the family doesn’t have all that…” said Lennon.“You were the one who brought the Six-Eyed Bead here.”“Who said that’s the case?”Conrad threw a few pictures on the table.Harvey instinctively glanced over before seeing pictures of a few Eyed Beads inside the Surrey family’s residence.The people familiar with the family would be able to discern despite the picture only showing what was indoors.“Truth becomes fiction…“When fiction becomes true.Conrad smiled.“Tell me, if I held a press conference informing everyone that half of the beads everyone
Half an hour later, in a lounge in the Foster estate.Harvey held Vaida's wrist with his right hand. After some time, he said, "Geoffrey, what's wrong with her? When I met her on the plane, while she was on the brink of going berserk, she could still control it. But now, the energy cycle within her was chaotic, and an outsider's energy couldn't easily enter."It's as if she's been losing control for many years. What's going on here? And how can you lie to her saying that I'm the man of her destiny? If I became her obsession or even her inner demon, it wouldn't do her any good to her martial arts training," Harvey said as he could not help but let out a sigh.Regardless of what happened, Vaida still fought with him on the plane. Harvey could not ignore what happened to her because of that.Geoffrey sighed. "There's something you don't know. Not only is Vaida the daughter of the previous mayor of Grand City, but the Hierophant also prophesied her to be the reincarnation of Grand City
"That's right!" exclaimed Geoffrey. "You should come down now or let him get closer to check up on you!""Geoffrey, Neve. We have known each other for so many years. I know you don't want me to leave," replied Vaida, sighing. "But, do you think I'll believe you when you look for a random man to be my man of destiny? If a fake can replace the one I seek, I won't be trying to find him for three lifetimes, right?"Please, just ignore me and let me go in peace. Even if you can save me now, can you save me forever?"Obviously, while Vaida had a mental breakdown, she no longer recognized Harvey and forgot what had happened between them, but she was still a wise woman. She could tell that Geoffrey and Neve dragged Harvey here so that she would not die."Vaida! Don't forget that you're the daughter of the previous mayor! In my heart, you’re the real princess of Grand City!" Geoffrey roared. "I swore to him all those years ago that I would find the man of your destiny. I won't lie about som
"No! There is! Not only are you fated to cross paths, but such a fate is inevitable!" Geoffrey suddenly cried out. "Vaida, I managed to do as promised and found the man who is your destiny when I went to Wolsing last time! That's him! He's the man of your destiny! I won't have any objection even if you want to make your marriage official!"Geoffrey immediately rushed over to Harvey and pushed Harvey to Vaida. Harvey was stunned when he heard it, his eye twitching.What?Something about being the man of her destiny?Geoffrey did not give Harvey any time to react and winked at Harvey. "Mr. Representative, why don't you go speak with Vaida? The two of you promised to be together for three lifetimes before the Rock of Fate! You shouldn't miss each other now that you've been reunited!"When Harvey heard what Geoffrey had said, he was full of questions. Although he could understand every word, he did not understand what Geoffrey meant by that. Even Neve was so shocked that she subconsci
After Geoffrey had left, Harvey then walked into the courtyard. He looked around. Once he was sure there were no hidden cameras, he got into the bathroom and showered. Then, he changed into a new outfit.Too many things happened while he was on his way here, and he had to review everything. Only then would he be able to see the big picture of what had happened today.After that, he found the beverages meant for him. Then, he walked to the courtyard's edge, looking at the faraway scenery. The courtyard was built by the hills and a water source. In addition to the bridges and streams, he could see the plains in the mountains. He could even see the grass swaying as the wind blew.At the edge of the grassy plains were steep cliffs. The Fosters had built several gazebo-like structures there, which were quite terrifying. Harvey was curious and gave these cliffs a better look. That should be the edge of Grand City. He could see an endless ocean with crashing waves from here.Harvey could
Harvey saw Geoffrey already waiting there when he alighted the car. When Geoffrey saw Harvey, he was apologetic about the entire matter. Harvey did not need to say anything, and Geoffrey walked over, saying, "Friend… No, Mr. Representative. We will give you an explanation that you'll be happy with."Feel free to stay in the Foster family's estate. If anything happens again, you do not need to say anything. Our family will take full responsibility for this!"Harvey sighed. "There's no need for this, Geoffrey. My visit to Grand City will affect plenty of people's interests. It's normal for them to try and stop me from coming no matter what.""It's not that you're affecting many people's interests. Most importantly, you have affected one faction's interests," Geoffrey said as he gestured and led Harvey into the estate. As he guided Harvey in, he said, "The entire Grand City now knows your reason for coming to Grand City is to take on the Three Halls. What you're doing is taking away
Harvey smiled. "It's fine. But you do have to give me an explanation. Of course, if you can't, I'll get one myself."After that, Harvey could not be bothered with the same topic. He looked at the stone door and asked, "Why don't you introduce this to me?"Neve was slightly taken aback but still answered, "You know that Grand City does not belong in this world. In short, it exists in its own pocket dimension. It was said that Grand City's creator created this pocket dimension after he had achieved unison with Nature and before he stepped into the void."This is one of the few entrances into the Grand City, but it's the only entrance that everyone from the city can use. If you have the city's entry pass, then you can freely travel in and out. Of course, if your ancestry is rooted in Grand City, you can also use it."Harvey nodded. He was quite curious… When one reached the end of the path of martial arts and reached unity between man and nature, would one have this kind of power? Cou
No matter how Harvey looked at Vaida, he could tell she was no ordinary warrior. Her decisiveness and style proved to him that she was highly experienced in battles. He could even see some signs of her being in the military.Harvey was even more curious about Vaida's identity when he thought of that.But he knew it was not the time to think about such things. Harvey picked up a gun from the ground amidst the chaos and started to aim and shoot in front of him.If Vaida's attacks were all about affecting a wide area, then Harvey's attacks were all about accuracy. While he looked casual, whenever he pulled the trigger, an enemy would flop in a crumpled mess after each shot. The long-haired man could only watch with a dark expression.Despite bringing along an army of assassins with heavy firepower, his forces were being decimated."Darn it…!" The long-haired man let out a roar. "Deploy the heavy weapons!"Before he could finish yelling, he shuddered. There was disbelief in his eyes.
After eliminating Ruins and Ashes, Harvey did not waste another second, slammed his foot into a table, and sent it flying with a smile. Contrary to everyone's expectation, he did not leave the fire escape. Instead, he jumped out of a window and immediately ruined the long-haired man's plans.However, it was obvious that there were guards outside the window as well. As soon as they saw Harvey appear, the armed men were only slightly stunned before they aimed their guns at Harvey and pulled their triggers.Harvey immediately side-stepped, grabbed the fire extinguisher the cafe prepared for an emergency, and started spraying it all around him. Half the street was instantly covered in white as the bullets missed their marks, but several tourists who did not manage to escape in time were hit. The tourists cried, and it simply made the assassins even more aggressive.In just a short while, all these people would lose their lives.Harvey's eyes turned cold when he realized how nonchalant
However, before the Islander woman could swing her sword down, she could feel a sharp pain on her throat as a red dot appeared. Then, she could even feel all her strength disappear. She collapsed to the ground in disbelief, unable to make a sound. It was obvious that this woman could not understand how she was killed even moments before she died.The waiters and tourists only realized what was happening when they saw this moment. They screamed as they quickly ran toward the exits, throwing the entire Lucky Café into chaos. Harvey ignored all the chaos, picked up the sword from the woman's hand, and continued walking with a calm expression. At this time, a long-robed man and woman walked toward him among the crowds. Both of them looked quite strange. The man was missing an ear, while the woman was missing an eye. However, their energy signatures were terrifying, and they seemed very powerful."It's the Golden Triangle's assassin duo, Ruins and Ashes!""I heard the two could even de