"Your grandfather left this for you. He gave it to me 30 years ago," Chancellor Snyder said with a smile.Chad picked up the box, puzzled. "Thirty years ago? But I wasn't even born then."Chancellor Snyder chuckled. "But he had already chosen your name 30 years ago."Chad was astonished and looked down at the golden silkwood box, stunned to see a clear inscription. [For my grandson, Chad.]Curious, Chad opened the box and was astonished. Inside was a completely black stone with ancient runes engraved on it.Chad had seen something similar before during his visualization—it was one of the many runes carved on the massive stones under Yggdrasil.Chancellor Snyder's next words shocked Chad even more. "This era is coming to an end, and a new one is about to begin!"Imperious Weasel had spoken similar words. Chad had not understood his meaning then, but he had his own suspicions.However, Chancellor Snyder did not stop with his startling statements. "You killed Marshawn, didn't you?
"Argh! What is this thing?" Nancy regained consciousness and screamed when she noticed the tongue-like thing wriggling desperately on the ground.Chad raised his hand, releasing several needles that pinned the tongue-like thing to the ground.While recovering, Chancellor Snyder said solemnly, "This must be the work of a warlock!"Chad nodded and said, "Yes."The distinction between a warlock and a poison witch doctor was that a warlock practiced a specific type of sorcery called black magic that originated in Southeast Asia.Black magic was a hybrid of witchcraft and curses designed to retaliate against specific people.Smack!"Damn it!" Chancellor Snyder slapped the table, frustrated. His entire body erupted in golden light, and behind his head appeared a crown-like halo that resembled the sun.That happened in a flash, but it reminded Chad of who the chancellor really was—Micah Snyder.Chad had learned that name from Grayson. Micah was once one of the ten most powerful warri
Chad did not expect such an arrangement and found it difficult to accept. He already had engagement deals with Ivy from the Hawthorne family and Youlee from Karamon. Those engagements were primarily agreements between family elders, similar to arranged marriages, but the other parties genuinely desired to marry Chad.Youlee was also willing, but with one condition—Chad must marry into her family. On the other hand, Ivy was more accommodating, agreeing to marry even though they would not live together."Micah, but right now—" Chad was about to refuse, but Micah interrupted him."A new era is on its way, but it will not be easy. This is not an alarmist statement. It was what the Great Preceptor of Hacniane said back then."Jude Warner!The name came to Chad's mind. Jude Warner was Meran's master, which made him Chad's grandmaster. Jude, along with a great leader, established the Departure of Nine Dragons formation, ensuring Hacniane's prosperity for a century.If Micah's prediction
Chad's face darkened as he abruptly stood to leave. Micah noticed his unusual behavior."What's wrong?""My friend seems to be in trouble."Micah's expression shifted to one of anger. "Jeems County needs to be cleaned up!"Micah immediately summoned someone, inquired about Chad's friend's name, and dispatched them to investigate. He then reassured Chad. "My men are on it. Your friend will be fine."Despite Micah's reassurance, Chad could not stop worrying. He tried calling Braum again, but his phone was turned off. Chad had a bad feeling about that. Fortunately, Micah's people were efficient, and news arrived within ten minutes.Micah's face darkened after he took a call. "Who did this? Listen carefully—detain them. We're heading over right now!"Micah's expression after hanging up was grim. "I'm sorry. Your friend is injured and currently in surgery."Chad jumped up. Micah gave his men a look, and they immediately understood. A regular Mercedes S drove up. Chad got in, and the
"Tyler, I haven't settled the score with you from last time! And now you've broken my brother's arm? I must teach you a lesson today!"Tyler, a former soldier and part of Micah's crew, was unafraid of those people."You won't be arrogant for much longer. After tonight, you'll all be prisoners!"That caused an uproar of laughter—so loud it made people dazed!Grace covered her ears, trembling, afraid to look at those people.A few months ago, Grace was targeted by Naveed, who harassed her frequently.Naveed knew her whereabouts immediately, even when she went to buy supplies elsewhere.Grace then realized that Naveed was monitoring her every move to get her.Unable to leave Jeems County on her own, she pretended to be ill and asked Braum to get her.Grace had not expected Braum to arrive alone, only with a driver and a subordinate.After Chad was taken away by someone from Micah's men, Grace told Braum the truth.She begged Braum to take her away from Jeems County as quickly a
"Hey, this is the operating room! You can't go in! Hey—" The doctor at the door was pushed against the wall as Chad barged in.Although Chad held back a little, his genuine anger caused the doctor to nearly pass out from the impact.Chad was taken aback by what he saw inside the operating room.Braum, a man in his 50s, had been beaten so severely that his face was unrecognizable.If Chad were unfamiliar with him, he would hardly recognize that the man before him was Braum. Braum's limbs were all broken, and one hand was so shattered that the bones were visible."Bastards! They deserve to die!"Chad's powerful aura terrified the doctors, leaving them unable to move.Chad ignored them and immediately started setting Braum's bones. After finishing, he drew a rebirth elixir and administered it to Braum."Braum, you must survive! If you make it, I'll teach you how to cultivate!"Chad and Braum had developed an unlikely friendship. They met one year after Chad's sister was kidnapp
"What?!"Grace was stunned and went crazy, rushing to the operating room.Whoosh!As soon as she opened the door, a strong gust of wind blew her backward.Fortunately, Tyler was quick enough to catch Grace.Everyone in the operating room was taken aback by what they saw!A two-meter-tall creature covered in black scales stood beside the operating table, its claw resting on Braum's head.Even Nicholas, who was restrained by the locking technique, jumped up and backed away in shock.The creature turned to face the door, and with a loud bang, a gust of wind slammed the door shut.The moment the door closed, the atmosphere outside became frozen, and Tyler could not help but rub his eyes.Grace saw it clearly, so it had the most impact on her. The creature's face was unmistakably Chad's.What kind of person was Braum's friend?Just then, Nicholas' phone rang. He was taken aback after answering it.The call came from their master, informing him that the Henry Group was being inv
As soon as those words were spoken, everyone's minds went blank.Jeems County did not have a Proud One chain store, not because the county could not afford it, but rather because many people had sought to franchise it and were turned down.In fact, Nicholas had personally visited Proud One's headquarters but still could not secure a deal.Nicholas was bewildered. He had only heard that Grace had an old man named Gael by her side, but he had no idea that the man was Braum, the founder of Proud One.Grace was also stunned. She followed Braum not because of his wealth but because he had a way with women and treated Grace with great respect.As time went by, Grace and Braum developed a relationship.Braum was very upfront about being a married man and that it was impossible for him to marry her, asking Grace to think carefully about whether it was worth it.After careful consideration, Grace decided to stay with Braum.She thought that, at the very least, Braum had many good connec