Chase picked up the pink towel and walked over to the hot spring to hand it to her.Myra took the towel from him, and a cunning look glinted in her eye.The next moment, he saw her calling out coquettishly as she pretended to slip. Her body fell backward, and her hand gripping the towel grabbed on even more forcefully in an attempt to pull Chase down into the water.However, Chase let go of the towel decisively.There was a splash, and Myra’s top half fell into the water.When she finally surfaced, she looked at Chase pitifully and said, “You’re really unromantic, Mr. Collins. How could you let me fall into the water like this? I would've drowned if I didn’t know how to swim.”“I’ll call the police on your behalf if you die,” Chase replied.Myra was annoyed by his words. She lost the mood to be playful.She swam to the opposite side of the hot spring and covered herself with the towel there. She walked toward Chase barefoot.Myra looked seriously at Chase. “Please allow me to
Chase called Sam on the way back. “I need you to investigate Myra Kollins. Find out who she is.”He shared the location of the private mansion with Sam.There was a spark in Chase’s deep eyes after he put down his phone.Myra Kollins was not a simple woman!She had a female subordinate who was a strength-dissolving master, and many of those protecting her in the dark were military personnel.Besides that, Chase had also detected a meridian-opening master in hiding.Even though the other party had hidden himself well, he could not hide from Chase’s senses.Sam soon came back with a reply, “Sir, Myra Kollins has a mysterious background. I’ve only managed to find out that she's the person behind the auction at Nine Dragon Market. We're unable to find out more about her.”“Alright.”Chase nodded. He clenched his fists with vigor. “I don’t care who you are. If you stop me from destroying the Harrigans, you’ll die as well!”That night, a few bulletproof vehicles arrived quietly at
“Shauna, that man isn’t someone the Harrigans can handle. Otherwise, I would've…” John covered his cheek with a hand. He did not dare say anything about the slap.He feared the woman in front of him.She was not only the owner of the world’s most renowned luxury brand, but she was also the drug queen of the Golden Triangle. She had businesses all around the world and was known as the Black Widow.Sean was her younger brother and was one of the most powerful warlords in the Golden Triangle. He had over a hundred thousand soldiers at his beck and call. He had killed many people, and his hands were covered in blood.That was why John did not dare to offend them even though he was the patriarch of the Harrigans.Shauna had been targeted by the Bactria government, which was why John had divorced her. He was afraid that the Harrigans would be implicated because of her, and this caused them to have a huge fallout. They had lost contact with each other for more than ten years.“Shut up!”
Lyna took out the documents she had prepared and said patiently, “Mr. Collins, please look through this. If everything’s fine, please sign and stamp your fingerprint here. After that, you can hand me your marriage certificate.”“I don’t need to look through it.”Chase shook his head and directly signed and pressed his fingerprint on the agreement.After all of that, he got up and left without dilly-dallying.Lyna shook her head in secret and then walked up to the second floor. Then, she said to Quinn, who was sitting by the window, “Miss Norris, Mr. Collins signed without even looking through the agreement.”“I saw it,” Quinn replied with a sad look.She could see everything happening downstairs from where she was sitting. She had watched Chase arrive and leave.At this moment, Quinn’s face was a little pale.She did not expect Chase to be so straightforward. He was so straightforward that he did not even look at the divorce agreement.Perhaps this was what she deserved.Back
“Yeah, Quinn. You’re so exceptional and capable. The family will only prosper with you around,” Rowan added.“Quinn, come back. The family needs you. Don’t you want to complete your grandfather’s last wish?” The Norrises had earnest looks on their faces, and they almost got down on their knees.“Uncle Reggie, you…” Quinn was baffled.She never imagined the people who viewed her as their enemy would change completely. Now, they were even begging her to go back to be the head of the family.“Quinn, do you want us to kneel before you?” As Reginald said that, he was about to kneel.They had seen what Chase could do. If Quinn still did not want to be the head of the family, the consequences would be dire.Quinn quickly stopped them. Then, she bit her lip and said, “Uncle Reggie, I can be the head, but you have to tell me why you changed your mind all of a sudden.”Reginald started stammering and eyeing at the others so that they would help him out.Chase had warned them not to tell
Even though today was the day Chase would settle the score with the Harrigans, he was acting calm.He finished the breakfast Julia made him and then asked her to lie down so that he could massage her. It was so he could help her promote her blood circulation.“Miss Julia, how do you feel?” Chase squatted and asked Julia.“I feel much better. My legs used to ache a lot, but after the massages, I don’t feel any pain anymore.”Julia looked at Chase in gratitude.She knew that her past efforts had not been in vain as Chase was someone who reciprocated kindness.This child was living in a villa that cost hundreds of millions. He could just hire someone to take care of her, but he insisted on massaging her every day and never looked down on her.Chase said with a grin, “That's good. If you have time, you can ask Rebecca to take a stroll with you so that you can move your body.”Julia nodded and suddenly asked, “Chase, when are you going to bring your wife to meet me?”Chase was a li
“We’re not!”The one-eyed man in the lead grinned and said, “Sir, we’re all orphans abandoned by our parents. We have fools, cripples, and the blind among us.“We’re just like scum that shouldn’t have been born. The world abandoned us from the moment we were born.“Your master was the one who took us in and cured us so that we'd have a chance and a sliver of dignity in this world.“Our lives belong to you and your master, so death is nothing to us!”“Good!” Chase lifted his head to look at the sky, a sinister look flashing across his dark eyes. “Let’s go!”After he said that, he got into one of the cars following Sam’s lead.The men in suits got into the cars, and immediately, the engines roared like thunder.After that, hundreds of black cars swept toward Mount General Cemetery like dark clouds.Chase sat in the car, his eyes blazing with the flames of revenge.He thought, ‘It’s been 12 years! Lost souls of the Green Hills Orphanage, you can finally rest in peace!’…Bianc
It was drizzling.At this moment, a woman dressed in a black suit was standing behind Myra at the ruins of Green Hills Orphanage while holding an umbrella.“My old friends and Grandpa Gideon, today is the Harrigans’ doomsday, so please watch closely.”Myra lowered her head and looked at the ground. Memories of the past began flooding into her mind.Even though it had been 12 years, the memories were still vivid.Suddenly, Myra asked, “Scarlet, any news from the customs and airport?”The woman named Scarlet shook her head. “No. Lester has been keeping an eye out, but there’s no sign of Wilfred Harrigan entering the country.“That old mutt has been hiding for 20 years. Do you think he abandoned his family after knowing that we’re going to deal with him?” Myra narrowed her eyes.“I’m not sure. After all, he’s a true master of martial arts, so he’s able to sense danger,” Scarlet replied. “Moreover, he might skip customs and the airport and sneak into the country instead.”Myra nod
Luis was utterly stunned upon hearing Chase's words. He had never imagined Chase's appetite would be so insatiable. He wanted the entirety of the Hawkins family's assets!"Mr. Collins, pardon me for being frank, but if it's money you want, the Hawkinses are not lacking in that. I can offer you five times the amount you desire," Luis said, attempting to negotiate.Chase chuckled. "Mr. Luis, you've misunderstood. Money means nothing to me." He then added while shaking his head, "I'm after more than just your resources. What truly interests me is the Hawkinses' forging techniques. Surrender those, and I might spare your life.""The forging techniques?!" Luis's eyes widened with disbelief. "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! The Hawkinses' ancestral rules strictly forbid passing those techniques to outsiders. We can only offer you finished products!"The forging techniques were a legacy painstakingly developed by generations of the Hawkinses' forebears. They were the family's lifeblo
"Young man—no, Mr. Collins—please, let's talk this through. There's no need for violence," Luis pleaded. His dignity as the head of the Hawkins family had all but vanished. The Hawkinses had been a cornerstone of Bactria, influencing its entire power structure. Now, however, Luis saw that everything could change with Chase. He needed to bring Chase to their side no matter what it took.After all, Chase's talent was extraordinary, and his potential for growth was limitless. If the Hawkinses could recruit him, they would gain a formidable martial arts saint. They could elevate their standing to unprecedented heights.Luis said, his face stretching into a fawning smile, "Mr. Collins, on behalf of the Hawkinses, I'm willing to compensate you with any resources you need. I can even offer you an entire mine to aid your refining pursuits.""You think I need your resources?" Chase scoffed, his tone dripping with mockery. "And from the Hawkinses? I doubt you can provide anything worthwhile
"What… What's happening? Why are these swords flying on their own? Such powerful sword energy! Are these... black iron swords?!"Everyone was stunned, their eyes wide with shock. The event unfolded so abruptly that none of the Hawkinses' guards could react in time.In an instant, countless black iron swords tore through the air, forming a dense cloud that surged toward the guards like a tidal wave."This is bad!" Luis roared in fury. "Block them!"A massive surge of energy exploded from him, forming a white fist aura that smashed into the incoming sword energy."Hmph! A mere insect of a martial arts saint dares to intercept my black iron swords? You people are courting death!" Chase sneered.With a wave of his right hand, the swarm of black iron swords merged into a single massive blade that slashed down toward Luis.A terrifying sword light split the air. Luis hastily countered with a punch, but it was not enough to escape unscathed. A gruesome gash tore across his chest, blood
"Reckless fools," Chase muttered coldly.He raised his hand and struck out, unleashing a golden palm strike that swept through the air like a tidal wave, enveloping a radius of dozens of feet. Everything in its path was utterly destroyed.The golden imprint descended, shattering every weapon it touched. Bones snapped, flesh tore, and blood splattered in all directions. The power of a single strike crushed everything in its wake."Run for your lives!""No…""Help me!"Agonized screams echoed through the air as bodies fell lifelessly to the ground.Luis' face turned ashen at the sight. He involuntarily stepped back while trembling. "You… Who are you?!"Chase did not bother to respond. Without sparing Luis another glance, he strode toward the Hawkinses' grand estate.It was a sprawling complex of magnificent architecture that exuded opulence and grandeur.Inside, the family members were already alerted to the attack. They had gathered in the main hall, and they whispered nervous
Despite his exhaustion, Zion pressed on as he was convinced that Chase would eventually falter."Seventh Form!" he roared, unleashing a blade strike that seemed to split the heavens and earth.Yet even as the towering blade descended, Chase remained unmoved. With hands clasped behind his back, he stood still and made no effort to dodge or block the attack.An arm fell to the ground, blood splattering everywhere.Zion's eyes widened in utter disbelief as he stared at the scene. His most powerful strike had severed an arm, but it was not Chase's."T-This can't be… H-How is this possible?" he stammered. Zion looked lost, unable to accept the reality before him."It doesn't make sense! How could you withstand my blade? This defies logic!" he muttered, his voice tinged with confusion and despair."You're just too weak," Chase replied calmly while casting a cold glance at Zion.Flicking his finger, Chase sent a pill into his mouth. The pill dissolved instantly, replenishing his deple
In an instant, a group of guards rushed forward to help the elderly man to his feet."Sir, are you all right?" they asked with concern.The old man clutched his swollen face while coughing up blood. His complexion was pale, and his breathing had turned weak. "This man's strength is extraordinary—likely at the late stage of the martial arts saint level. We can't defeat him. Summon the Council of Elders immediately!""Yes, sir!" The guards promptly obeyed and withdrew."You little brat! How dare you launch a sneak attack?!" Zion Hawkins, the second son of the Hawkinses, spat with venom as he glared at Chase."Save your words. If you hate me that much, then come at me," Chase replied indifferently.Zion, a mid-stage martial arts saint, stood flanked by more than ten early-stage martial arts saints and another dozen at mid-stage.Such a force could dominate most of Bactria, but to Chase, it was laughable at best."Arrogant fool! Prepare to die!""Raging Blade, Ninth Form!" Zion ro
Chase strolled toward the massive stone monument, his gaze fixed on the four bold words carved into it. "The Hawkinses' Secret Sect? Perhaps today is the day this name vanishes.""Hmm?" Chase suddenly paused, sensing two powerful auras converging from different directions."As expected of the Secret Sect—full of hidden talents," he muttered while shaking his head lightly. He did not appear surprised; he had already anticipated this scenario before arriving.The ground trembled violently, followed by a chorus of furious roars echoing through the air.From deep within Hawkins Residence, Chase sensed a massive number of disciples pouring out from a grand hall. These disciples, all of them martial arts legends or higher, radiated intense killing intent.Together, they were a formidable force capable of annihilating smaller sects and clans. Yet even their combined might could not withstand a single punch from Chase. Within moments, their resistance crumbled, leaving corpses strewn acro
At the entrance to Hawkins Residence stood a massive green stone monument engraved with four bold words—'The Hawkinses' Secret Sect'."The Hawkins family, the Secret Sect…" Chase murmured, narrowing his eyes as a faint, playful smile crossed his lips. Without hesitation, he stepped toward Hawkins Residence.The gates of Hawkins Residence were firmly locked, but to Chase, they were no obstacle. To him, it was as though the entire place was unguarded."Who dares trespass in the restricted grounds of the Hawkins family?!" The estate was heavily guarded, with patrols stationed at every corner. High vigilance was practiced here. Yet such defenses were meaningless to Chase. He moved through the compound as if walking through air, completely unimpeded.Suddenly, a massive, oppressive force descended, enveloping the entire Hawkins Residence in an aura of suffocating intensity. It was so overwhelming that even seasoned warriors shuddered instinctively.Chase halted mid-step, his gaze shi
"Hmm?" Chase's brows furrowed slightly."Did someone manage to escape?"His gaze sharpened, and his aura suddenly retracted as he transformed into a streak of light. He darted in a specific direction at an astonishing speed."Brat! Don't think you can be so arrogant! You won't escape. Your death is certain!""I'm an elder of the Secret Sect's Enforcement Hall!""Do you know what you're doing? Killing me will bring severe punishment upon you!""Our sect master is in seclusion, attempting a breakthrough to the Body Refining state. If you can't deal with us quickly, your end is inevitable once he emerges!"The furious shouts came from behind. Chase smirked coldly, his voice tinged with disdain. "An elder of the Secret Sect? Perfect. Today, I'll send you off to accompany your sect master."He did not pause to acknowledge their words and only focused on the task ahead. Behind him, the sound of explosions echoed relentlessly."This is bad!""Damn it! How is this kid still holding o