The sound rang clear, and there was a healthy bounce to her butt.Jacob was stunned, Quinn was stunned, and even Elaine, who was at the side, was stunned.Quinn felt like she had just been struck by lightning, and she began to tremble. Her neck turned red, and the color spread all the way to her ears.This jerk had… smacked her there in public!Shock, fury, humiliation, disbelief—all these emotions overwhelmed her at the same time.She held back the urge to tear Chase apart and forced a stiff smile on her face as she said, “That’s right. This is the reason you should give up on me, Jacob.”After that, she quietly reached out to pinch Chase on the arm. She twisted his flesh viciously in a 360-degree turn.Quinn used every ounce of strength she had, but Chase did not seem to be affected as he looked normal as usual.“No! I don’t believe this!”Jacob roared, and his face turned dark as he said, “Tell me, Quinn, how is this guy better than I am?”“Simple. I have huge junk, and I
Jacob thought Chase was scared, and he got even more confident. “That’s right. I bet you’re scared right now. Just kneel in front of me and let me enjoy Quinn for a few days, and I promise to let you off. What do you think?”“You’re despicable!”Quinn trembled with anger. Even then, she felt helpless.The Quaids were a wealthy and influential family in South River City. Their power was on par with the Norrises.Unfortunately, her grandfather was currently unconscious because of his ALS, and the Norrises began to deteriorate while the Quaids took over their position in the hierarchy.This was because Quinn did not dare cross any lines and offend Jacob despite being constantly harassed. Chase suddenly raised his hand and slapped Jacob.Half of Jacob’s cheek swelled, and a few of his teeth were broken as blood and teeth flew out of his mouth.“You bastard. You… You…” Jacob covered his cheek with his hand and stared at Chase with his mouth full of blood. He initially looked shocke
She was disappointed.“Miss Norris, we’d better leave right now,” Elaine insisted.Quinn looked at Chase and struggled with the decision. In the end, she decided, “No, I’m not leaving!”This started because of her, and she could not leave Chase behind so irresponsibly.Moreover, Chase was her fiancé in name.Ten minutes passed by very soon, and a deep voice could be heard coming from afar, “Who dares cross the Quaids?”An old man in a suit led dozens of bodyguards toward their direction ferociously. The old man looked distant and cold, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle’s. It was scary to look him in the eye.He was the butler of the Quaids, Dean Quaid!There were dozens of bodyguards behind him. All of them had cold eyes and looked murderous.“Uncle Dean, this is the guy who hit me.” When Jacob saw someone coming to his rescue, he quickly pointed at Chase.“Hahaha, the Quaids are here, bastard. Let’s see how you’ll suffer now.“You’re pretty stupid to make me call and
“Yes, Mr. Quaid!”Dozens of bodyguards came attacking in an instant. They did not say anything else and immediately surrounded Chase.These people had style but no substance.Chase looked at them with disdain and was about to fight them.It was at that moment when a dainty voice shouted, “Stop what you’re doing!”The next moment, a woman in uniform approached them with seven or eight men who were wearing the same uniform.The woman in uniform strode forward with long, slender legs. She said with a cold and sharp expression, “How dare all of you fight like this in broad daylight?!”“Mandy.” Quinn looked delighted.The woman nodded at her before turning to Chase. The sight of him angered her. “I remember your name is Chase Collins. What’s wrong with you? Nothing good happens every time I bump into you.“When you were caught the last time, you were lectured for half the day for possessing illegal weapons. This time, you’re fighting in public. Are you itching for me to arrest you?
“Besides, the Quaids will be having an auction very soon, and I need to bring my men over to watch over the event. Once it’s over, we’ll find another opportunity to kill him.”Dean looked at Jacob like he was stupid. If not for the fact that Jacob was a son of the Quaids, he would have slapped him good.Jacob finally looked happy when he heard that. He laughed viciously. “Alright. I’ll make sure to torture him once the auction is over.”“There’s also that bitch, Quinn. I want her under me in bed. I’ll make sure to enjoy her until I’m completely done with her.” There was excitement in his eyes. He could not wait for it.Dean shook his head at this.What a stupid man. Jacob was limited to such thoughts, and it would be difficult for him to achieve anything big.…Sovereign Hotel was one of the top five-star hotels in South River City. Many powerful and respected people frequented this hotel because this was one of the Quaids' assets.Today, the Quaids were auctioning a piece of
A middle-aged man wearing a suit was watching the surveillance and saw Chase eating. Then, he turned his head to ask Jacob, “Is that the guy who beat you up?”That was the third son of the Quaid family, Tim Quaid. He was also the person in charge of the auction.“Yes, Uncle Tim!” Jacob gritted his teeth as he spat out the words with hatred.“That kid is so bold. How dare he beat you up and pig out in our territory?”Tim laughed angrily.Dean quickly said, “Mr. Tim, I’ll get someone to teach that kid a lesson.”“No need.”Tim shook his head and continued, “The auction is important, so we need to keep an eye on things. You must pay close attention to anyone who looks suspicious.”“Uncle Tim, everyone knows we’re hosting the auction. Do you think anyone will dare to come cause a scene?” Jacob asked subconsciously.“You fool, what do you know?!” Tim scolded him before adding, “The auction is just a bait.”Bait?Both Jacob and Dean were stunned.As he looked into their eyes, Tim
Tim started introducing the item, “The Quaid family came across this emerald pendant in a chance encounter. It was verified by Master Henderson, the famous fortune teller in Harbor Island. It can help to prolong one's lifespan. “My father has been wearing it for more than a decade. Look, he’s still hale and hearty, not looking his age at all. Its benefits are evident."After he said that, everyone’s eyes fell on the emerald pendant in his hand.For a moment, the hall was filled with whispers.There were doubts and exclamations of shock, but most of them declared bold words and expressed their determination to win.Chase stared at the emerald pendant with excitement on his face.This emerald pendant was indeed the one that the director had kept for him, so he could be sure.Tim was very satisfied with everyone’s reaction and immediately said, “The starting price of this emerald pendant is ten million, and each increment must not be less than 500 grand. Let’s begin!”As soon as
This sudden exclamation silenced the originally heated atmosphere.At that moment, everyone went blank as they thought they had heard wrongly.Did that man just offer a dime for it?Who was so bold? How dare they stir trouble at the Quaid family’s auction!In an instant, countless eyes looked in the direction of the voice.Even Quinn was no exception.They saw a man wearing a bronze mask sitting not far away with his legs crossed. He was holding a cup of tea, gently swirling it in his hand as if he was not aware of the strange looks from everyone.“Where did you come from? How dare you go against the Quaid family?” Jacob immediately became furious.Tim narrowed his eyes and looked at the masked man with a gloomy expression. “Sir, do you dare repeat what you just said?”Instead of being angry, his heart was filled with infinite ecstasy.He thought to himself, ‘You finally couldn’t help but show up, orphan of Green Hills Orphanage!’“What's wrong? Is it too little?”Under the
"Hmph! How dare third-rate garbage like you challenge the Martial Arts Alliance? You're asking for it!""To be honest, Quinn Norris is really pretty. She's as pretty as those socialites in Martial City!"A high-ranking group of the Martial Arts Alliance began discussing her openly."You're right. These women's flesh contains vast vitality. We'll be able to enhance the purity of our martial pathways if we get our hands on them.""Haha! Stop wasting time with them and let's get this done right now!" An old man in a black robe sniggered. He waved his arms around and suddenly swung dozens of punches in the air. These punches gathered into one strong gale of wind that gushed right at Quinn.Quinn was covered in blood. Her clothes were torn, and numerous wounds could be seen on her skin.Lyana's pretty face was pale. Blood dripped from her lips, but she clenched her teeth in determination as she refused to back down.Olivia was in slightly better condition than them. She had a thin sw
"I… I choose the latter!" Skrull's face turned pale. "You won't live to walk out of here if you kill me!"Chase shook his head. "You're not worth spending my time on. You should find someone better to tell all your secrets to."He flicked his fingers after that.A purple flame shot out and flew through Skrull's head. He was burned right on the spot. No traces of his body were left behind.This was a fight where the victor was apparent.Everyone was shocked into silence at the sight, and no one dared to make a sound. After all, anyone who could kill Skrull so easily was extremely powerful. Chase was too intimidating."You! Come here!" Chase suddenly grabbed someone.There was a rustle, and a martial artist hiding among the crowd was grabbed by the neck and dragged over."W-What do you want? I… I was wrong… Please have mercy!" The martial artist howled.Chase glanced at him. "I'm going to ask a few questions. Cooperate and I'll consider letting you live.""What do you want to k
"What's the problem with that?" Chase replied coldly."You…" The old man in gray clenched his teeth. He wanted to lunge forward at Chase for a fight to the death but realized both his legs had lost all feeling. He looked down.Chase had crushed his shoulder blade with one punch. It impacted all of his veins and caused his core to be destroyed. All his veins and bones were broken. He had become a maimed man."You're dead, you little bastard!" the man said viciously."Who are you?" Chase's eyes were cold."Hoho! I don't mind telling you. I'm the Enshrined of the Lacroix family, Skrull Lacroix!" Skrull was a mid-stage martial monarch and one of the martial monarchs belonging to the martial domain."The Lacroix family?" Chase frowned."They won't let you get away with this!" Skrull roared viciously. "The patriarch is a martial deity. His wrath will darken the skies and boil the seas! Give yourself up if you know what's good for you and we'll consider sparing your life. Otherwise, a
Chase slammed his palm down on the shoulder of the old man in the gray robe. The man's bone broke instantly. His arm exploded, and his flesh flew everywhere. His blood rained down.The old man screamed in pain with a look of fear on his face."My arm… Damn it! My arm!" the old man screamed."What are you waiting for? Get him! I want him dead!"Two remaining martial monarchs snapped out of it and went attacking Chase at the same time."Nothing but party tricks." Chase shook his head and kicked out at them.Both men did not manage to dodge in time. They flew backward from Chase's kick. Cracking sounds could be heard coming from them as their bones broke inch by inch. They bled from all orifices and fell limp to the ground, howling in pain."Yikes…"The surrounding spectators were shocked to see that.It took one meeting, and three martial monarchs were slaughtered without hesitation."Who is he?!""That man is too powerful!""Even martial monarchs can't take his attack. Could
"How dare a mere absolute martial monarch dare offend me?" Chase burst out with a laugh. He slapped the young man, and he fell rolling to the ground.After that, Chase punched him and destroyed his core."No!" the young man screamed."Chase Collins!" "How dare you?!"The remaining people exclaimed, and three of them immediately lunged forward to attack Chase. They were all late-stage martial monarchs.Powerhouses of such cultivation levels were not considered very powerful in the martial domain, but in the common world, they were considered superpowers. Normal martial arts organizations were not their match.The three men joined forces and surrounded Chase. If it were any other martial artist, this was a dangerous situation, but Chase was not afraid."Get lost!" Chase roared. He channeled true energy within him, which shot out in the form of a huge airwave. It shot out with great power.Deafening explosions followed, and the three martial monarchs' attacks were vanquished ins
Chase's combat skills were too sharp. He could sense the difference immediately and did not hesitate to initiate the attack. He made sure to go for the kill."Too bad." Chase shook his head and sighed. After that, he turned his gaze toward a forest not far away.He could sense a few hidden auras in that direction. Powerful figures seemed to be hiding in the dark, watching him.Chase's consciousness instantly sensed that group of people. He continued moving forward and headed straight to where they were.Seven figures immediately leaped out from the forest. All of them had weapons in their hands as they surrounded Chase."Did you kill Black Five?"All of them were in green shirts and had powerful auras. It was obvious that they came from the same organization. They were prepared to fight side-by-side and worked well together."Who's Black Five?" Chase wondered."Are you playing dumb?"One of them grunted coldly and said, "Are you trying to deny what you did after killing him in
Even the normal sword techniques Chase used were equivalent to a second or third-stage martial monarch's attack. There was no way a mere martial monarch could stop his attack.It did not matter if he was a martial monarch. This was considered an opportunity now that Chase was facing the situation.The look in his eyes burned with determination.A purplish-red flash glinted in his eye. He channeled the blood and energy in his body and tuned his true energy to peak performance. He moved both his palms and shot out hundreds of shadow fragments from them. The explosion was deafening to the ear.Every palm attack contained incredible power as they exploded in the air, causing the space to collapse. It swallowed the masked man in black.Thunderous explosions were heard everywhere.Chase's attack had the man cornered. Millions of incoming punches rendered him helpless to fight back, and nothing he did helped him.After a while, the punches stopped and vanished.Chase stood tall where
"A martial monarch can create huge waves with just a flip of a hand. They can do anything and are indestructible."Chase mumbled, "But… What does that have anything to do with me?" His voice was extremely cold. It was chilling.Chase had once looked forward to becoming an unbeatable powerhouse who took the world by storm, but reality was cold and cruel."Haha! Scared now, aren't you?" The masked man in the black robe began laughing tauntingly at him. "Get lost if you're scared or you'll end up losing your life.""You're wrong." Chase shook his head. "You're nothing but garbage to me. You're no better than an ant.""Still acting stubborn when you're about to die, huh?" The man was enraged.He vanished the next instant. His abilities were strange and unpredictable. Chase was unable to grasp his next move.It happened all of a sudden.The man attacked Chase from the back. He clawed at Chase from behind, his nails digging deep into Chase's skin. Blood gushed out from the wounds."
Not long after, Chase raised his hand to swing down his sword.Wyman could only watch as the sharp blade came down at him. His chest tightened. He could feel the threat of death.Just then, something happened to change this.A grayish-white figure suddenly lunged forward from a dark corner with a saber that clashed with the sword swinging down.Both weapons collided, and sparks flew with a loud clang.The old man in gray grunted as his arms tremored from the impact. His hand tore open, and blood splattered.Chase reacted while the old man was distracted. He moved his wrists and swung the sword around. It moved in a curved trajectory, slitting Wyman across the throat. Hot liquid gushed out from it.Wyman's eyes widened with disbelief. Everything happened too fast. He had been defeated in a blink of an eye. Wyman had been absolutely defeated.How did that happen?Chase was only a martial arts overlord. How did he burst out with such terrifying power?"You…" Wyman grabbed his ne