"What's going on?" Chase frowned as he wondered about this.His reputation should be enough to scare off any minor characters by now. After all, the influential families, and even Martial Soul Hall and the Sosa Clan were wary of him.Where did these nobodies have the courage to throw him looks like that?Just as he was about to enter, two figures suddenly appeared next to Chase."Please wait, Mr. Collins." They gave him a salute.Chase looked at them strangely and asked, "Do you know me?"Both men, who were in green shirts, gave him a troubled look and replied awkwardly, "We're the guards of the Sosa Saintess. We're aware of you because she mentioned you before."The Sosa Saintess?What a grandiose name."You can just address me as Mr. Collins." Chase nodded and asked calmly, "What do you want with me?""Please come with us, Mr. Collins," they replied respectfully.They led Chase to a remote courtyard."The Saintess is waiting for you in the room."One of them pushed open
In the CEO’s office of Blizzard Group in South River City, Quinn Norris’ eyes widened as she looked at the young man in front of her in disbelief. “What did you just say? You’re my fiancé?”“That’s right. Your grandfather promised your hand to me three years ago. This is the agreement. Read it for yourself.”The young man’s name was Chase Collins. He took out a marriage agreement and passed it to Quinn.Quinn wanted to die when she finished reading the agreement.She was sure that the agreement was real because it was the writing of her grandfather, Charles Norris. It was even stamped with his personal seal.Quinn took a deep breath. Her expression was cold as she asked, “Your name is Chase Collins?”“That’s right.Chase nodded. He could not help but stare at her.She had a beautiful face and nice, fair skin. Even though she looked tense all the time, she could still easily mesmerize men around her.Quinn was wearing business attire, which accentuated her voluptuous body, espe
Quinn stared straight at Chase. There was an arrogant look on her face.Her secretary, Elaine Parker, looked at Chase in disdain. How could a penniless man like him be good enough for their CEO?“Sure.”Chase replied nonchalantly, “Although, that won’t be up to you to decide. This marriage was decided by your grandfather. You can wait until I’ve cured your grandfather so he can dissolve this marriage personally. If he's willing to do so, I will honor his decision.”Quinn felt even more disdain for him when she saw him refusing to give up. “I’ll be in charge of my own marriage. Also, I’ll figure out my grandfather’s situation. There is no need for you to worry about it.”She quickly scribbled on a check. “Here's a check for five million. If you’re willing to dissolve the marriage between us, this money is yours.“Five million is nothing to me, but for those in the lower tier of society like you, it’s enough for you to survive your entire life. I believe you won’t reject my offer.”
Half an hour later, Chase found the Turners’ Residence according to the address given to him by the old man.Henry Turner, who was close to 50, smiled as he finished reading the letter given to him inside the living room. “It’s true. It’s the writing of that esteemed man.”“Now do you believe who I am, Uncle Henry?”Chase asked, “The old man told me that you asked for his help right before he died. He requested that I protect your family. Can you tell me what happened?”Henry sighed. “It’s like this, Chase. A business competitor wrote me a letter anonymously to tell me that he would kidnap my daughter.“I’ve hired five bodyguards for her, but she has been spoiled by me since young. All five of them have been chased off by her.“After giving this thorough consideration, I decided to ask for your master’s help.”Henry smiled at Chase. “Your master has given me the solution in the letter you brought me. You need to be my daughter’s fiancé. That will give you a good reason to protec
“If that’s what you think, you can go ahead and buy what you need on your own.” Riley left after saying this coldly to Chase.Chase shrugged and walked away to hail a taxi by the road. “Take me to Emgrand Group.”Riley entered a Starbucks and sat down. The more she thought about it, the angrier she was. She took out her phone and sent a message to her chat group: [This sucks! This really sucks!]There were only five people in the chat group, and they were all colleagues who got along with Riley.It was not long before a woman named Anna Clayton replied to her message: [What’s wrong, Riley? Who upset you this time?][My dad found some random country bumpkin and made him my fiancé.] Riley finally found someone she could vent to.[What?][Woah! Are you for real?]The group chat immediately became active.[Why would I lie to you?]Riley typed angrily: [The worst thing about this is that my dad is making me get him a job at our company. My dad claims that it would be easier for hi
“Sir, the Quaids had their eyes on the land of Green Hills Orphanage 12 years ago. They tried everything they could to convince the orphanage director, Gideon Hills, to give up the orphanage, but he wouldn’t budge. "In the end, they burned down Green Hills and grabbed the opportunity to take the land…“The Quaids later became one of the five elite families of South River City because of that land!“I’ve received information that the Quaids will be attending an auction three days later to bid on an emerald. Rumor has it that the emerald is a remnant from Green Hills Orphanage that is supposed to be magical.”Chase looked like he was ready to murder them. Sam felt as though an invisible pair of hands was strangling him, and it sent chills down his spine.“The Quaids have to pay for this!” Chase smiled, but there was a chilling look in his eyes.They had murdered 108 people in that fire for a piece of land.He immediately instructed, “Make preparations. I'll attend that auction in
Quinn’s pretty face lit up. “Mr. Collins, I’d like to find out if the miracle doctor is as good as you say. Is he able to treat ALS?”She had asked this question because her grandfather, Charles, was suffering from ALS. It was known as one of the top five terminal illnesses in the world. ALS patients normally would only have three to five years to live.The symptoms included muscle atrophy, stiffness of limbs, and paralysis. It even affected the respiratory muscles, which would cause the patient to die of respiratory failure.Charles' condition was at the late stage, and he could die at any moment.“ALS?”Sam was taken aback. He replied seriously, “If it was some other doctor, there might not be hope, but it shouldn’t be a problem if it's the miracle doctor who treated me five years ago.”Quinn felt as though something had gone off in her mind, and her breathing got a little more ragged.If it were someone else, she would not have believed it. She might even think she was being
“Huh?”Quinn and Elaine were taken aback at first, but they later laughed out loud in unison.“I didn’t hear that wrong, did I, Collins? You’re saying that you live here?”Elaine laughed in great exaggeration. “Do you know how much a villa is worth here? It can easily go up to 30 or 40 million. A bumpkin like you can work hard your entire life and you won’t even be able to afford a bathroom here.”“Oh, I can’t take it anymore. You’re making me laugh too hard.”Her hands were clasping on her tummy, and she could not stop laughing.Quinn had an angry smile on her face. “Tell me, which is your house?”“It’s at the peak. I think it’s called Imperial Dragon Bay Villa No. 1 or something,” Chase replied casually.Quinn laughed sardonically.If he had mentioned another random villa, she might have believed him.However, Imperial Dragon Bay Villa No.1 was the address of the Medical Saint of Hell’s Gate. Why would this country bumpkin be staying there?She looked at Chase sympathetica
"What's going on?" Chase frowned as he wondered about this.His reputation should be enough to scare off any minor characters by now. After all, the influential families, and even Martial Soul Hall and the Sosa Clan were wary of him.Where did these nobodies have the courage to throw him looks like that?Just as he was about to enter, two figures suddenly appeared next to Chase."Please wait, Mr. Collins." They gave him a salute.Chase looked at them strangely and asked, "Do you know me?"Both men, who were in green shirts, gave him a troubled look and replied awkwardly, "We're the guards of the Sosa Saintess. We're aware of you because she mentioned you before."The Sosa Saintess?What a grandiose name."You can just address me as Mr. Collins." Chase nodded and asked calmly, "What do you want with me?""Please come with us, Mr. Collins," they replied respectfully.They led Chase to a remote courtyard."The Saintess is waiting for you in the room."One of them pushed open
With determination in his eyes, Chase shifted his stance and dashed forward. His speed was astonishing as he charged toward Alden."Die!" he roared, swinging his longsword with all his might.With a clang, sparks erupted as the blade clashed against Chase's iron-like fist.Alden's trusted weapon was of exceptional quality. Yet it was no match for Chase's raw power."How are you this strong?" Alden's face was now pale as a deep fear reflected in his eyes.Chase's fists hammered relentlessly, each strike carrying the force of a sledgehammer, driving Alden backward with overwhelming pressure.Finally, Chase's blow caved in Alden's chest, sending him flying. He crashed heavily onto the ground and became unconscious.Alden's ribs were shattered, his chest collapsed, and his breathing was faint. He was on the brink of death.Chase glanced at Alden's motionless body, his gaze sharpening. He knew he could not afford to show mercy when dealing with such an opponent.Taking a deep breat
The poison coursing through Chase's body originated from the Nether Poison. Although it was just a single trace, its toxicity was potent enough to kill any martial monarch-level warrior. However, this Nether Poison, derived from Sky Spirit Grass, was not entirely destructive. If he could absorb and refine it, the poison would stabilize his cultivation base instead of destroying his body."You won't escape!" Alden snarled, his eyes brimming with malice as he gripped his blade and charged once more.Despite his efforts, Alden's strength waned. His movements became sluggish, and he could not even graze Chase's clothes. Meanwhile, Chase continued to strike back with his silver needles, landing multiple hits on Alden."What do I do?!" Alden grew increasingly desperate.He could clearly feel his true energy rapidly depleting, slipping away like water through his fingers. At this rate, he would collapse before long."You damned bastard!" Alden roared, channeling all his remaining power
"Cheap tricks," Chase muttered while shaking his head. He flicked his fingers, releasing a shockwave that tore through the air.A burst of flames exploded, warping the space around him and revealing web-like cracks in the void."Impossible!" Alden's face turned pale with fear at the sight.In an instant, Chase moved like a shadow, appearing right in front of Alden."Get lost!" Alden roared, swinging his leg with immense force. He was aiming to crush Chase like a rag doll."Trash!" Chase sneered, catching Alden's leg at the joint. With a swift twist, he flipped Alden over and slammed him into the ground.The sound of bones snapping echoed as Alden let out a blood-curdling scream."Your life is mine now," Chase declared as his cold gaze pierced through Alden."You brat! You're courting death!" Alden bellowed in fury, unleashing a surge of true energy into his blade.Instantly, the purple-hued blade shimmered with an eerie, malevolent light.Chase's expression turned pale as he
"Oh?" Chase raised a brow in mild surprise. "What kind of fortune could make you discard Cain so easily?""I don't like how you address me!" Alden snorted, holding his chin high up with arrogance. "This is your only option. Otherwise, I'll destroy you and leave you a mindless fool, wandering in confusion for the rest of your life.""And I don't like threats," Chase replied while shaking his head."Ignorant fool!"Alden's gaze turned cold with irritation. Without wasting more words, he waved his hand. The Demonstone erupted with a sinister black light, engulfing Chase.The sound of explosions reverberated from within Chase's body, like thunder roaring through the heavens. Cain let out a guttural scream as his body convulsed in agony. His face twisted with pain as blood streamed from his seven orifices."What kind of power is this?!" Cain's eyes widened with horror.The violet energy emitted by the Demonstone had not physically harmed him but was instead draining his true energy
The black stone vibrated as an eerie dark glow enveloped Cain. Strange violet-red runes emerged on his face, giving him a sinister appearance."What is this thing?" Chase asked, his brows furrowing."This is the Welches' sacred relic—the Demonstone," Cain sneered. "The energy within it is immensely powerful, enough to refine you into my puppet!"The Demonstone?Chase had heard of it but was not familiar with its exact function. "Cain, this thing must be valuable. You're willing to burn through your own life essence just to activate it?""Haha! Once you've been turned into my puppet, let's see who will be left to collect your corpse!" Cain laughed maniacally.The violet-red runes spread across his body as his form swelled, his appearance morphing into that of a fiendish demon."Die!" Cain roared, forming seals with his hands to activate the Demonstone.In an instant, a surge of dark energy poured into Chase's body. Chase's movements grew stiff as if his entire being was turning
Cain roared in fury as he unsheathed the sword hanging at his waist and charged at Chase.The power of the strike was earth-shattering!His blade tore through the air like a dragon breaking free from the ocean, its fierce momentum generating a gale that swept through the entire Welch residence.The maids nearby trembled in terror, collapsing to their knees.Chase snorted coldly and drew his heavy sword in response. He channeled all his energy and infused it into the blade.In an instant, the black sword erupted with a dazzling, icy brilliance. The air trembled violently as the two weapons collided with a deafening crash!"What?!" Cain's face paled as his hands trembled from the impact. "Your body… It's as strong as refined dark steel?"This was far beyond his expectations. To possess a body as resilient as dark steel was unheard of—an absolute anomaly."Go to hell!" Seizing the moment, Chase closed the gap, slamming a heavy fist toward Cain's face.Cain tried to dodge, but Cha
"When the time comes, I'll be completely transformed!"Chase took a deep breath and stood, stepping out of the room."Chase, you're finally awake." A familiar figure greeted him outside the door."Quinn..." Chase froze momentarily, then asked, "Why are you here in the martial arts domain?""I heard you ventured into the martial arts domain, and I was worried. So, I came to check on you," Quinn said softly, her voice tinged with concern.Chase's heart warmed as he stood there. He was momentarily dazed before shaking his head with a bitter smile.Quinn had willingly chosen to accompany him on his perilous journey. It was something he had not expected."What about the other families in Capital City?" Chase asked.Quinn's beautiful eyes dimmed slightly, and she sighed. "Most of them have already fled. Some have retreated back into the martial arts domain."Her voice was slightly hoarse, revealing the emotional toll the situation had taken on her."They fled?" Chase's eyes narrowe
Chase raised his fist and unleashed a punch through the air.A blazing fireball erupted in midair, its intense heat radiating outward."Fire-Element Martial Technique!"The elder's expression changed drastically. Without hesitation, he turned to flee, but in the next instant, Chase struck again with another powerful punch.This strike was far more devastating than the first, leaving the elder momentarily stunned. The blow landed squarely on the elder's lower back.A pained howl escaped his lips as his body crumpled to the ground. As he clutched his abdomen, he writhed in agony. At the same time, flames ignited across his body. It was as if they were alive, dancing and consuming him.The fire was not ordinary—it clung to the elder's flesh, burning relentlessly."Have mercy! Spare me!" The elder's screams pierced the air.He flailed desperately, trying to extinguish the flames. However, they only grew fiercer, feeding off his struggle.Within moments, he lay charred and broken.