The next day, five o’clock in the afternoon.When he showed up at the Outskirts Courtyard, Harvey York held an exquisite box.This was a building for government officials. The outskirts was the capital of the Desert Province, and the building would hold most of the important officials here.As the second-in-command of the Desert Province, Neil Osborne had his independent courtyard.Harvey followed the address provided by Dutch Cobb before arriving at the courtyard.Two inspectors with firearms stood beside the entrance. One of them stepped forward and saluted Harvey after seeing his face.“Hello, sir.“This is private property. You’re not allowed entry.”Harvey smiled.“I’m looking for Mr. Neil. Please send word for me.“Tell him that I’m Harvey York.“I’m a friend of Dutch, the first-in-command of the Outskirts Police Station.”The inspector nodded slightly before hurrying into the compound.Around ten minutes later, he came back.“This way, please.”After walking past
A dozen middle-aged women were following behind Andie Quinlan.They were showing proud looks as they pointed their noses at Harvey York.No matter how they looked, someone like Harvey was never worth their time.Judging from both mannerisms and aura, those people were clearly affluent ladies.“Since Mr. Neil’s not here, I should just come another time then.”Harvey turned around, ready to leave the place.Andie was not used to someone leaving so decisively. She would usually get people clinging and pampering her.After all, everyone who came looking for Neil in the past would kneel just to clean her shoes, desperately trying to get into her good graces.Andie brought Harvey inside just to show this off to her friends.She got a little upset when she saw Harvey doing something out of the ordinary.“Looks like Neil’s not doing too good recently, huh?” said a friend of Andie’s.“The young man’s being this disrespectful after strutting his way in here! People who didn’t know pro
“Hmph!Andie Quinlan furiously threw her cigarette into the ashtray.She squinted at Harvey York with her long and narrow eyes before finally speaking.“I’ll give you one chance to take back what you said.“If not, I’ll have to teach you a lesson!”Harvey heaved a sigh.“What kind of lesson are you going to give me?”“I have the lady of Osborne’s family, important officials of the financial department, and the Venus Group directors.“Every single one of these people represents immense power in the outskirts!“Disrespecting us would give you a tough time in the desert…“Do you understand me?”‘A hard time?’Harvey curiously stared at Andie.At first, he was quite surprised by her attitude…But he finally got it all figured out.The upperclassmen of the outskirts had already formed a circle of their own.The Wolven Tribe, the four great tribes, and the government officials were a part of this social group.It would be easy for them to push anyone to the top ranks if they
“Oh, Ms. Andie. You should stop being this nice already!” said a woman, smilingly.“You keep giving these people another chance…“You want them to show their worth…“But, they think they can do anything just because they have some skill.“There’s no point respecting people like these.”The women smiled while giving Andie Quinlan advice, but in reality, they were merely insulting her.Only a woman in a white dress frowned when she sized up Harvey York.She felt as if she saw him from somewhere else.Harvey casually sat down before opening up and sipping a bottle of soda on the table.“Ms. Andie,” he said with a smile.“Looks like you’re not as close to your circle as you think, after all.“People are already disrespecting you even before you’re done yapping.“I don’t know what you’re thinking.“But if someone’s being this disrespectful towards me…“I’d slap them no matter what.“You must be such a nice person, Ms. Andie!”The group of women immediately changed their expr
“There’s no need for that.Harvey York smiled.“After all, I’ve never even met the man.“Since I won’t see him anytime soon, that’s just life.“If that’s the case, then I won’t force it.“I only came here because Mr. Neil remained impartial with my case, and I was impressed.“Right. I have the Phoenix Ink here. It’s a treasure since ancient times.“It’s nothing precious, but it’s still a rarity.“Consider this a small token for him. I hope he’ll remain fair and just in the future, untainted like this ink here!”Harvey put the gift box on the table before turning around.Andie Quinlan and the others froze.‘He’s even boasting about his gift?’‘At the end of the day, he’s just trying to ask Neil for a favor!’‘How dare a child like him play tricks like that before us?’Everyone cackled.Andie felt nothing but disdain toward Harvey after seeing the sight.She quickly picked up the box before smashing it to the ground.“Leave!“Take this damn thing and leave this place!”
“That’s him?!”The woman who just recognized Harvey York instantly dropped her glass of champagne.When Neil Osborne pointed out the price of the ink, she had already confirmed her suspicions.He was the man who took control over half of the outskirts.He was the man who won the competition at the oasis…Master York!-On the second day, after Harvey had left Neil’s place, the incident of him gifting Neil the Phoenix Ink circulated like wildfire through certain sources.For some people, this was simply unforgivable.Those people believed that the government’s power was used to support local figures in the outskirts and someone like Harvey had no right to provoke them.-Vroom!At six in the evening, inside the No. 1 villa at Eden Mountain.Sounds of engines were heard when Harvey was about to have dinner.A dozen black sedans were parked outside.The cars seemed simple, but the windows were all tinted, ensuring that people could clearly see what was outside but not the o
Abner Sallow seemed more arrogant after seeing Harvey York shake his head.He coldly chuckled before giving the others a look.Dozens of men behind him rushed into the villa before ransacking the entire place.Harvey casually walked toward Abner while crossing his arms. He was not bothered by the situation at all.“The Dragon Cell’s already on me after I visit Neil?“What? I can’t even have some tea at his place now?”“Of course not,” replied Abner coldly.“But if you’re there to clear your crimes, then it’s definitely wrong!“Don’t you understand how much effort the royal court needs just to foster one or two upstanding people like that?!“And yet you heinous people keep trying to get closer to them!“You’re harming Mr. Neil!“Thank goodness you missed the opportunity! A fair and just man like Mr. Neil would never accept the gift!”“I admit, I brought the Phoenix Ink to him, but the bottle’s already broken. No matter how expensive it was, it’s worthless now.“Besides, wha
“Everyone in the outskirts knows Mr. Neil has no hobbies other than painting and calligraphy!“It’s supposed to be something elegant, but worms like you keep finding opportunities to bribe him!“I hate shameless people like you the most!“Countless righteous officials get bribed by people like you!“More importantly, everything you have here is a complete set!“You’re telling me you’re not planning to give this all to Mr. Neil one by one?!“Are you telling me this isn’t your plan to bribe him?!“You’re heinous!”“Do you think this is all a gift to him just because it’s an expensive set?“You think he’s that impressive?”“Keep pretending!”Abner Sallow waved his hand before someone brought the bottle of Phoenix Ink.“This is what we obtained from Mr. Neil’s home!“That’s right! The one you gave him!“Your fingerprints are on it! Once we collect enough evidence…“You’re done for!“Admit that you were going to gift these to Mr. Neil so you could bribe him!“I’ll also ligh