"Dreaming! I must be dreaming..."Even though Leo kept muttering to himself, the fiery pain on his face proved he was painfully awake."Lord Bolt lost!" he exclaimed in disbelief.Frederick stared at Bolt, drenched in blood, and smirked. "Do you still want to continue fighting me? I've been holding back. Otherwise, you'd be dead by now!"Bolt remained calm and silent. Suddenly, a terrifying wave of energy erupted from his body, causing the ground to tremble slightly.Frederick raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised. This old man actually intended to..."Self-destruct! Lord Bolt wants to self-destruct!"Leo was dumbfounded, and he trembled violently. As an Emeritus Grandmaster, self-destructing themselves could destroy an area within tens of kilometers. Its power was akin to a small nuclear bomb dropping overhead!Jasmine exclaimed in astonishment, "Is he crazy? Since he can't win, he wants to take everyone down with him?! He's just a stubborn lunatic!""That's how Lord Bolt
Frederick's words caught Bolt off guard. He was momentarily stunned, then sneered."That's nonsense! I've sought out renowned healers everywhere for a hundred years. Every answer I received was the same: an incompatible physique is a curse from the heavens! It dooms one to a lifetime of mediocrity, like a worthless jinx. In my pursuit of honing my powers, I've tried unconventional paths, but they were nothing more than desperate struggles. My life is nearing its end, and I can't have another chance!"However, Frederick abruptly struck Bolt's shoulder with a palm.Crack, crack, crack!Instantly, there was a series of popping sounds from Bolt's body."That's because you haven't met me. Curse from the heavens? With how we hone our powers, that itself is defying the natural order. Do you intend to live under the mercy of the heavens?" Frederick said.For a few fleeting seconds, Bolt fell silent. His eyes widened in shock, and his emotions soared. His spiritual nodes were open! All
Leo had learned his lesson by now, and he nodded vigorously. "If credibility is an issue, Thundercloud Guild can also testify as witnesses. We guarantee to expose Gerald's crimes! Not only will he end up behind bars, but he'll likely be sentenced to twenty or thirty years in prison. It’s enough to ensure he never gets back on his feet!" Thundercloud Guild had served Gerald for some time, and they knew many of his dirty secrets like the backs of their hands.Frederick nodded approvingly. "Good! If you and your guild keep your promise, today's events will be water under the bridge, and I won't hold any grudges."Bolt chuckled. "You're our savior! How could we dare to have any ulterior motives? Isn't that asking for trouble?"With just one strike, Frederick had dispelled his inability to access his spiritual nodes. Bolt now knew he wouldn't be a match for Frederick even if he spent another ten thousand years honing his skills. Frederick would forever remain in another league!As
"Ms. York told you to look after me before she left, right? Is this how you look after me?" Frederick teased, turning to look at Jasmine with a smirk.Jasmine dressed herself, then yelled at him angrily, "Frederick! You've had your fill these past few days! Now you want to play with me? Men really aren't good for anything!" Frederick chuckled. "You make it sound like I've been the one taking the initiative! Ms. Smith, aren't you just the same?"Jasmine was momentarily at a loss for words. Thinking she couldn't win this argument, she decided to flop onto the couch and said defiantly, "I don't care! You're mine now! You have to listen to me!"A playful smile crept onto Frederick's lips, and he gently stroked her hair. "And you're mine.""But I'm not your only woman," Jasmine retorted."Jennifer was my first woman," Frederick admitted casually.Jasmine was jealous, and pouted, "So you prefer Jen over me?"Frederick blinked. Suddenly, he pinned Jasmine down again, pulling off the
"Frederick..." Jasmine couldn't help but admire Frederick's boldness, and declared firmly, "Alright! Don't worry. I won't sleep until everything's done. I guarantee that all illegal structures will be leveled within a day!"Frederick wasted no time. He made two phone calls.First, to Matthew, the mayor of Mirage City."Matthew, I've heard there are some illegal buildings in Mirage City under the names of your officials. I believe you're unaware of this, so I hope there won't be any official interference while I demolish these illegal structures."Matthew was taken aback, but assured solemnly, "Lord Hades, I honestly didn't know about this. If such a situation exists, I'll personally deal with any official who dares interfere with your work."With this assurance, Frederick then called Willa."Hey, Captain Zephyr, long time no see! You must have heard I recently got promoted, and I’m handling a pedestrian street construction project. There might be some troublemakers causing a ru
The secretary trembled. "Ms. York, should I talk to him again?""No need. I have plenty of ways to handle him!" Jennifer smiled meaningfully.Frederick was just a man. As a woman, it would be easy to grasp his weakness and manipulate him.-Meanwhile, the demolition of illegal buildings for the Sleepless City project outside Mirage City had caused a stir.When land prices in Mirage City skyrocketed, many non-locals took advantage of the situation. They swooped in to build and profit by renting to tourists and students.One of the people most furious by the demolition was the underground king of Azure City, Dustin Ziegler.Over a third of the demolished buildings belonged to him. He had worked tirelessly to secure deals and spent a fortune on construction, only to see Aerowind Enterprise swoop in and swiftly demolish his properties."Frederick? Aerowind Enterprise? What the hell are those?" Dustin seethed with anger inside his mansion. He tightened his grip on the waist of a b
"Sir, do you know what ordinary folks fear the most? Bad luck!" his trusted confidant said with a grin. "We just need to hire a shaman to turn Sleepless City’s land into an ominous place. Everyone will steer clear of it. That way, even if Sleepless City is completed, it will be a ghost town!"Dustin's eyes lit up. "Also, once this news spreads, it will create a chain reaction. The businesses, sponsors, and banks planning to move into Sleepless City will scatter. Aerowind Enterprise will be bankrupt, and creditors will hunt Fredrick down wherever he goes. By then, we won't even need to lift a finger. He'll be a dead dog on the streets!" his confidant went on. Dustin suddenly drew a sharp breath, and slumped to the ground. His men tactfully pretended not to notice."Good! I leave this matter to you. Bring him down, and I won't forget your efforts. You'll be promoted three ranks from whatever position you hold now!"After a few seconds, Dustin regained his composure. He took a drag
The next second, Eira slipped and fell flat on her face, getting herself dirty! Frederick had dodged out of the way."What the?" Eira clutched her nose, furious. "Are you even a man? I’m starting to think there's something wrong with you!"Frederick smiled indifferently. "I told you, I’m not interested. I’ll have to get serious if you don't leave now, miss."Eira's expression twisted with rage. "I don't care! If I can’t get you to drop your pants, Ms. York won’t pay me a single cent!"With that, she stripped off her coat, leaving only her underwear. She confidently displayed her charms, sure no man could resist her allure—unless he was a courtier!But as soon as she took a step forward, Frederick swiftly threw her over his shoulder. Then, he tossed her out the villa door.Bang!Frederick shut and locked the door, listening calmly to her curses from outside."Jennifer, this is too much! Why did you send someone like her to test me?" Frederick said coldly. "I’m not that desperate