Lupus couldn’t hold his anger back any longer. He had seen just how terrifying Harvey was after getting beaten up before.“Do it! Shoot him!”The disciples of the Smalt Sect chuckled coldly, stepping forward with firearms in hand.Bang, bang, bang!Before they could even do anything, Romina had already pulled the trigger. Her shots were very accurate; every single bullet pierced right through the disciples’ wrists.The firearms fall to the ground, and the impact of the bullets was so strong that they sent the disciples flying. It was a wretched sight.Bang!Another loud bang was heard when Lupus couldn’t even react in time; he was slammed into the door after getting hit by a bullet.The bullet pierced through his shoulder blade. A simple movement was enough to make his entire body shiver in pain.Blood came right out of the bullet hole, shocking him so much he didn’t dare move an inch. He knew he’d die of blood loss if he did anything rash in a situation like this.He had no
After a moment, sounds of high heels clacking could be heard from the corridor.They came at a steady pace. However, the rhythm gave off an unspeakable sense of evil. Those with less courage would’ve fallen to the ground and on their knees by now.Miley’s face instantly went deathly pale as soon as she heard the footsteps. Romina’s expression changed as well; she could tell that the person making that sound was clearly extraordinary.Harvey, on the other hand, was casually making some more tea.Soon after, the door was pushed open soon after.Xyla and Emil showed up at the same time. They were both swirling their glass, sipping their wine calmly in the process. The smell of alcohol wafted in the air.Behind them, the disciples of the Smalt Sect and a group of American experts watched on with cold expressions.The air tensed up in an instant. It was the kind of thing that could stop children from crying at night.The people glanced around, then spotted the badge on the ground wi
“Me? Die?”Xyla froze, then narrowed her eyes. Her lips curved into a beautiful smirk.“Interesting. Truly interesting.“I haven’t started threatening you, but you’re already doing just that? It’s my first time seeing an arrogant man like you after being in the world for this long. Heh, heh, heh!“Have you thought about it yet? Do you really think you can handle the consequences for doing such a thing?“I forgot to tell you. I’ve already called a few people just now. The disciples of the Smalt Sect from the urban district are mostly here! There must be hundreds of them, I think.“How do you suppose I’d die at this point? Are you going to kill me with that sharp tongue of yours?”Xyla sized up Harvey with a profound gaze. She was convinced that people who dared to go against her this way would undoubtedly die.The disciples behind her smirked coldly too. ‘The Smalt Sect has been pretending to be innocent and sweet for so many years, but someone actually thinks we’re completely
“What? You’re not planning to refuse, are you?”Xyla squinted at Miley, the smile on her face becoming colder and colder.“You should know what’ll happen to the Surrey family if you do refuse.”Xyla was sure Miley would know her place as soon as she pointed that out.Harvey chuckled, and poured himself another cup of tea.“I’m sorry. Not just the Surrey family…“The Wolven Tribe and the four great tribes are working under me right now. You want to lay your hands on the Surrey family? I’m afraid you’ll have to go through me first.”“They’re working under you?”Xyla showed a look of understanding.“You’re Harvey York. The man who won the competition in the oasis… The expert from America, Salem, lost against you too. Am I right?”Xyla didn’t mention anything about Stinger at all; she only said all that just for Emil to hear. As expected, Emil’s expression changed slightly when he was initially ready to watch the show. He sized up Harvey with a horrible expression before finall
Xyla chuckled after hearing Emil’s words.“Give up, Harvey. You can’t protect Miley. She has nothing to do with you, no matter how we look at it.“This is the sect’s business! If you’re still going to get involved, then don’t blame us if you actually die for it!”Harvey sighed. “So after the Smalt Sect starts working together with Evermore… You people think you’re very impressive, huh?“Well, I have a question… Emil’s clearly from America. His father’s not actually Roue of the Twelve Earthly Branches, right?”“You know Roue?” Emil frowned, then looked at Harvey fiercely. “Looks like you’re no ordinary man either, kid…but it’s a shame, you forgot something.”Harvey smiled. “And what’s that?”“People who know too much die quicker.”Emil licked his lips.“I only wanted to cripple you at first. Since you know I’m from Evermore and who Roue actually is… I have no choice but to kill you now!”The Americans behind Emil slowly stepped forward.Harvey was confused. “You actually
Everyone instinctively looked at Emil.‘He can’t get it up with a single blue pill? He’s not taking drugs anymore! He’s playing with his life!’Xyla showed an odd gaze; she tried to control herself, but she couldn’t help but smirk.‘If that’s the case, then he should just cut it off at this point!’Emil glared at Harvey, confused, ignoring everyone else’s gaze. Harvey’s deductions were spot on.He took a deep breath before finally speaking up. “How did you know?”Harvey was just an ant he could crush easily…but now, his value was priceless.Harvey said he had no medical skill…but seeing through Emil’s sickness was enough to prove his strength.“I can see it with my own eyes. This only happened because you went berserk; you wanted to increase your strength by skipping steps.“The martial art you trained in must be suitable for people with a colder temperature. That’s why you’ve been suffering a cold for a long time. “I don’t know what genius told you to deal with the problem
“Enough!” Emil said to Xyla, and her expression changed. He then stepped in front of Harvey.“I was ignorant, Sir York. Please forgive me!“As long as you’re willing to help me… You can ask for anything you want! I guarantee nobody will come for you for what happened today!”Emil was filled with hope as he subtly threatened Harvey.Harvey smiled, and sipped his tea.“You wanted me dead and buried in the desert… And now, you want me to save you? Are you joking with me, Emil? What’s with the attitude? Is this how you ask for help?”Emil’s expression changed, and he gritted his teeth. “What would you like me to do, then?”Harvey pointed at Xyla. “I don’t like her. Kill her. A life for a life.”“How dare you?!” Xyla screamed. She gritted her teeth.“You want me dead? Do you think Young Master Emil would believe you just because you said so? This is a greedy bastard, Young Master Emil! You know this!“He can’t save you! That’s why he wants you to go against me! He wants to see c
Xyla instinctively looked at Harvey. “What did you do?!”Everyone gasped; they all knew that Harvey didn’t even get close to Emil, let alone touch him… Despite that, Emil still fell to the ground.‘This is insane! If Harvey managed to kill someone like this, then who can go against him?!‘Only legends of the Island Nations and the South Sea have assassination tactics similar to this!‘People of Country H are fair and honest! Talks of people being killed this way have never been mentioned!’“I didn’t do anything.” Harvey shrugged. “The cold in his body just invaded his heart. Medicine won’t help him.”“You…”Just then, Xyla thought of something.When Harvey told Emil to press his rib, there must have been some trick involved. Harvey must’ve fooled Emil into crippling himself.Why would Harvey choose to save Emil when the two were standing on opposite sides?And despite that, Emil chose to trust Harvey.What a joke!Xyla desperately wanted to slap Harvey to death.But if Har
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