“No way! That brat is a bastard child the old man brought back. How can she take over the family?”“Yeah, ask her to give the token back!”Everyone was pissed and immediately started arguing.Charles’ three sons—Reginald, Roger, and Rowan—looked at each other and then decided inwardly to snatch the pendant back before fighting for the position of the head.Reginald took a step forward and put his hand in front of Quinn. “Quinn, give us the pendant. You’re not the right fit to be the head of the family.”“Uncle Reggie, Grandpa gave me this before he died. He’s the one who asked me to be the head,” Quinn said, her expression changing slightly.She was not after the position, but she could not go against Grandpa’s wishes.Reginald smirked coldly and said, “You’re still young, and you’re not a Norris. How can you be the head of the family?”“Quinn, Reginald is right. You should have over the pendant,” Roger chimed in.“Yeah, Quinn. We’re family, so please don’t make this hard,” Ro
“Are you trying to revolt against me?”Rowan clutched his face and roared, “Someone! Get in here!”After he said that, the bodyguards of the family ran in angrily with their weapons.Rowan then pointed at Chase and yelled, “Cripple him!”“Yes!”The bodyguards did not hesitate before rushing toward Chase with their weapons.However, as soon as they approached Chase, they were thrown backward by a huge force. They subsequently broke countless tables and chairs in the room.The Norrises were shocked by this scene.How was this kid so powerful?“You want to cripple me, huh?”Chase took a step forward and slapped Rowan, sending him flying a few meters away.“You…” Rowan spat out some blood and cursed.Chase slapped him again, breaking two of his front teeth.Everyone, including Reginald and Roger, staggered backward from fear. Then, they all looked at Chase in horror.“Any more objections?”Chase’s cold eyes swept across the room.The room was dead silent.No one dared to s
Quinn was wearing all black as she welcomed everyone who came to pay their respects with red eyes.Meanwhile, Chase stood next to her, trying his best to fulfill his promise to Charles.At this moment, the host made an announcement from outside. His voice stammered as he said, “T-The Harrigans are here.”At that moment, the chaotic scene plunged into silence.The Harrigans!They were the most elite family in South River City!Then, a handsome young man in black walked in with other people.As the guests watched the young man, they exclaimed, “It’s Huey Harrigan!”The room was in an uproar.Huey Harrigan was the noblest in South River City!His father was the head of the Harrigans, Don Harrigan; his mother was the CEO of a global luxury brand; his uncle was Dick Horseley—the Kingpin of the South Sea.Even Sam, the Kingpin of South River City, was nothing before Dick.One could say that Huey was untouchable in South River City, and all of the rich children had to be respectfu
To be honest, Quinn was moved by what Huey said.After all, this family was her grandfather's blood and sweat. Moreover, his dying wish was for her to help the family prosper.However, she had already sworn that she would only marry Rocky.If she gave in to Huey because of her family, how would she face Rocky in the future?When she thought about this, Quinn took a deep breath and said, “I’m sorry, I can’t marry you. Please give up because I already have a fiancé.”After she said that, Reginald and his brothers were stunned. Gradually, they showed an ecstatic expression.They were rejoicing over the brat rejecting Huey!Huey’s face fell as he said, “You already have a fiancé, huh? I'd like to see who dares to steal my woman from me.”At this moment, Chase stepped forward and said with a half smile, “I'm the one who stole your woman.”Quinn then said magnanimously, “That’s right. Let me introduce you to my fiancé, Chase.”“What?”The crowd was in uproar. This news was too muc
Huey’s heart was filled with bitter resentment, but when he saw Chase’s eyes, his heart turned cold. He wanted to challenge Chase, but he could not get the words out.He felt that Chase would really kill him.Everyone’s hearts were racing.Gosh, the son of the most elite family in South River City was slapped in public and rendered speechless!Finally, Reginald came back to his senses and stepped out. He pointed at Chase’s nose while yelling, “Do you know who Mr. Huey is? How dare you slap him?! Do you want to die?”He looked like he was indignant at the injustice, but on the inside, he was over the moon.Since that brat dared to offend the Harrigans, he was done for! Not only that, but even Quinn was doomed!“Oh yeah?” Chase lifted his eyebrows and said, “If he wishes to seek revenge, he can just come at me. I'll welcome him with open arms.”Everyone inhaled sharply. Was this kid seriously provoking the Harrigans by himself?He was mad!He must be a madman!Even Quinn was s
“It’s because of you that we've offended the Harrigans!“It’s because of you that I've ruined Grandpa’s blood and sweat!“It’s because of you that I've become the sinner of the family!”Quinn looked at the empty funeral scene and cried hysterically.A look of self-blame flashed across Chase’s eyes when he saw Quinn breaking down.He did not think that he would trigger her so much by doing what he just did.At the end of the day, she was just a vulnerable woman whose loved one passed away.Chase ignored her resistance and pulled her into a hug. He comforted her, “I’m sorry, but I'll help you. Trust me, the Harrigans won’t do anything to you.”“How will you help me?”Quinn pushed him away and roared, “Chase, who do you think you are?!“You’re just a country bumpkin! It'll be so easy for the Harrigans to destroy you.“Whatever, there’s no point saying anything now.”Quinn wiped her tears and said while pretending to be strong, “Come with me now.”“Where to?” Chase asked.“Yo
Quinn’s face turned red as she stammered, “I-I don’t have anything to say. C-Can you let me go?”“That’s more like it.” Chase then released her.“You rascal!” Quinn wanted to slap him the moment she was free.However, her phone rang at this moment. It was from Elaine. “Miss Norris, b-bad news! The shareholders are having a meeting, and they want to replace you.”“What?”Quinn’s expression changed. After she hung up, she rushed to the company with Chase.The shareholders sat together in the meeting room of Blizzard Group. They were discussing whether they should dismiss Quinn as the CEO of the company.A woman who was dressed to the nines and wearing heavy makeup scoffed. “What’s there to be confused about? Quinn brought such a huge loss to the company, so we have to dismiss her and elect someone better.”She was Jeanie Shuhman, the only female shareholder of Blizzard Group.She had been coveting the position of CEO for a very long time. However, since Quinn was from the Norris
Chase not only stunned Jeanie with his slap, but he even stunned the other shareholders.“You scoundrel, who are you? How dare you slap Miss Shuhman?”One of the shareholders who was close to Jeanie got up and scolded him.The rest of the shareholders also glared at Chase.However, Chase said calmly, “Quinn is my wife. I’m already being very kind by just slapping her once for wanting to dismiss her.”Jeanie let out a growl before pouncing on Quinn while making threatening gestures.“Quinn, you bitch! How dare you allow that loser to slap me?! I’m going to kill you!”Chase slapped Jeanie again, sending her to the floor. The other side of Jeanie’s face was also swollen.Jeanie almost passed out from the humiliation of getting slapped twice.“Anyone else wants to dismiss my wife?” Chase scanned the room.Everyone took a few steps back, not daring to say anything.They were used to being aloof and arrogant. They had never met anyone who would use violence just because of a sligh
Jove's eyes widened from extreme shock. He had seen everything Chase could do and was stunned.Jove knew very well that this fight had to end soon. If that elder of his returned, things could take a worse turn.Jove used his most powerful technique and channeled the thick true energy within him crazily. He condensed the energy in this fist and punched it hard at Chase's sword.There was a violent clang. It hurt Chase's hand so much that he almost released his sword."This must be how powerful a stage-nine martial arts overlord is." Chase's eyes narrowed upon experiencing the powerful strength. "This is good timing. It's a good opportunity to practice my new cultivation level."Stage nine martial arts overlord!That was equivalent to peak martial arts overlord.Only two people among the younger generation had been able to achieve stage nine martial arts overlord. Jove had not let down his status as Saint."Kill him!"The remaining three guards were gleeful to see Chase suppress
If Myra refused to say anything, Chase would ask her about it after they took care of this troublesome group.Swords clashed, and they were the only things that could be seen during the fight.Myra was quite formidable, but even she could not fight so many guards. There were too many of them; even the weakest was a stage-three martial artist."Why are you choosing the hard way, Myra? Do you think you can defeat so many of us?""Haha! I heard that you're a talented genius, Myra Kollins, but you don't really seem like it. How dare you go against the Larsens? You're asking for it!""Hehe! How about having a wedding? Marry me and we can live together as husband and wife. Doesn't that sound great?""Hoho! Why are you wasting time talking to a cheap thing like her, Mr. Jove? She's asking to be punished. Let's take turns enjoying her later. We'll make sure that she can't have enough of us later. Hahaha!"Myra's pretty face turned grim. She was furious. How dare those damned things insu
There was a loud bang when the palm hit Chase and he fell hard to the ground. Blood dripped from his mouth."That's a powerful palm attack!"Chase's eyes widened slightly, and his heart beat fast. He almost died from that attack. Fortunately, Chase had used his steel physique to block the attack at the crucial moment.Otherwise, he would not have been able to take the attack with his current cultivation level. He would have ended up seriously wounded.Chase clenched his teeth. His body hurt immensely. The power of that palm attack might have been softened by his shield, but it was still enough to hurt his internal organs and make his energy and blood boil."That attacker was really powerful. Could he be a powerhouse?"Chase was quietly astonished. However, he was not afraid. He had just achieved a breakthrough in his cultivation, after all. Moreover, his cultivation was at its peak as his power had increased tremendously.Myra's petite body trembled when she saw Chase fall to th
Chase roared at the sky, and it echoed for several miles.He leaped into the air and swung his arm, crushing a man-made hill next to him. It then collapsed into pieces."How powerful!" Chase was delighted.He had a feeling he could easily crush a huge piece of wood in his hand right now."The power of a stage three martial monarch is strong, indeed," Chase muttered. He had absolute confidence right now that he could kill garbage like Jaden with one punch."Huh?"Chase looked up all of a sudden and frowned slightly. "Why are there people here?"He could see two figures coming toward him in the dark. They were coming closer to where he was."That's quick of them." Chase narrowed his eyes. He did not hide away but went up to them instead."You're being rash with this, young friend," one of the men said in a low voice. "The Larsens are a big family, and you've angered their patriarch and many of their elders. You're in deep trouble.""Oh?" Chase could no longer hold back when he
The wind whistled in the air as slash after slash of the sword swung down on Chase.Every swing was followed by a blood splatter."H-How is this possible?!"Jaden's eyes widened in disbelief.The guards he brought with him were elites of the Larsens. The one with the lowest cultivation among them was a stage-five martial arts saint.Such a team would be able to take down a castle anywhere."You're nothing but ants. How dare you even dream of killing me?!"Chase's dark hair billowed in the wind as he punched into the air. The power of the punch created a tremor that reverberated to every corner. A huge air wave surged, and all the guards collapsed.He clenched his fist. There was a bright, silver spear in his hand. He flung it out hard, and it shot through a wall ten feet away. It pinned Jaden on the shoulder.Jaden screamed and fell kneeling to the ground. His face contorted from the intense pain, and huge beads of sweat dripped from his forehead. There was a bloody hole on hi
"Dad, what are you doing?" Ryker yelled. "I'm the steward of this pharmacy, and you're asking me to kneel and apologize to some backwater nobody? I—"Before he could finish, a resounding slap landed on Ryker's left cheek, leaving it red and swollen."You ungrateful fool!" Jaden seethed with rage as his face twitched in fury. "Didn't you hear what I said? He's a martial arts master!""What?!" Ryker froze for a moment before his eyes widened in disbelief. "No, that's impossible! He doesn't look older than 20. How could he possibly be a martial arts master?""Hmph! This world is full of prodigies. I might not want to believe it, but the terrifying strength he displayed is no lie!" Jaden growled in a low voice."This incident must be contained. Write a resignation letter immediately and send it to headquarters. Say that your old illness has flared up, and you're requesting leave to recuperate at home.""What?" Ryker was dumbfounded.His father was asking him to resign? After toiling
"What do you intend to do?" Chase's expression grew wary.He fixed his gaze on the figure slowly approaching him. The man stopped just three feet away, his eyes narrowing as if he were trying to piece together a memory."Your aura… It feels familiar, as if I've encountered it before," Jaden murmured. His brows furrowed as he struggled to recall the sensation. Suddenly, his eyes widened in shock."Could it be…" His voice trembled with a trace of fear. "You're Chase, the last remnant of the Collins family?"Chase smirked coldly. "Since you already know, there's no need for pretense. I came to your pharmacy today to seek justice—nothing more."Narrowing his eyes, Chase released a chilling aura that pressed down on Jaden like a crushing wave.Jaden's body trembled uncontrollably, unable to withstand the overwhelming pressure. He fell to his knees in an instant.Ryker, who was standing nearby, was dumbfounded. His father was the commanding steward of the pharmacy, yet he had just kne
"I…" The guards hesitated.The commotion had spiraled out of control, casting a negative light on the pharmacy. They dared not intervene recklessly now.Ryker, however, was furious. "How dare you?! This is not a place for you to act out!"He lunged toward Chase, only to be stopped by the guards. "Sir, we urge you not to get involved!""I'm the steward of this pharmacy! If such chaos occurs on my watch, none of you will escape punishment!" Ryker declared coldly.The pharmacy was owned by the Larsen family and managed directly under Ryker's authority."Mr. Larsen, this Chase fellow is a Pill Refiner. We can't afford to provoke him.""Yes, he's a Pill Refiner!"Several guards quickly defended Chase, fearing Ryker's wrath might end up implicating them.Hearing this, Ryker paused for a moment, then burst out laughing. "So, you're a Pill Refiner?"I think you're just a con artist! How could a mere nobody like you know anything about refining pills? To me, it seems you're pretending
The pharmacy attendants scoffed and sneered at the scene.Chase paid no attention to their foolishness. Without hesitation, he freed Myra from her restraints and supported her as they moved away from the commotion.During their brief confrontation earlier, Chase had already assessed Myra's condition. Her injuries were severe—her Sea of True Energy was shattered, her bones were fractured, her organs were damaged, and her foundation was nearly destroyed.If he had not arrived in time, her life would have been at serious risk.As Chase used his skills to heal Myra, he noticed something peculiar. He could detect a faint yet familiar aura on her.The realization sent shockwaves through his mind."Myra, what on earth happened to you?" he murmured softly while brushing her hair gently.At that moment, he sensed movement from the pharmacy.Turning around, Chase spotted Ryker walking toward him with an air of arrogance. The youth's eyes narrowed into slits, as though nothing in the worl