What?Just that one question made Chet feel like the person in front of him was there to cause trouble. Who would buy a house and move in the same day? This was not a grocery store."Sir, that's not possible. The fastest would be a few days," Chet responded politely."Oh, I see. Never mind, then." Chase had no choice but to give up after hearing this.Seeing the three turn to leave, Chet felt a surge of anger.Were they just toying with him? Was he woken up from his sleep for this nonsense? His irritation grew. Then, he thought of one place and spoke up."Sir, there's one place available for immediate move-in, but I'm not sure if you can afford it," Chet said coldly.As long as it was a traditional courtyard residence in Capital City, its price tag would be astronomical.Chase’s interest was piqued. He quickly asked, "Are you saying there's a place we can buy and move into tonight?""Yes, sir, but it’s quite expensive. You see, courtyards in Capital City are owned by the ric
If he could sell this house, think of the commission!Even if it was a pitiful 1%, it was already a huge amount to him.Chet kept patting his chest in guarantee and immediately gave them the keys."What are you still standing there for?" Chase smiled as he took the keys from Chet."Yes, sir! I'll get this done right away!" Chet got the hint right away and ran out with the black card."Alright. This will be my home in Capital City from now on. Have a seat, Quinn. Tell me what exactly happened," Chase quickly asked the moment they sat down."What about your injury, Chase?" Quinn did not explain but looked at the bloodstains on Chase while asking worriedly."I'm fine. I'm already healed." Chase was not lying. Since absorbing the mysterious energy from Esoteric Medical Sect, he realized that his wounds had started to heal at an accelerated rate.Quinn told him the story of what happened to her after they separated after she was sure he was alright.That old man from the Voodoo Cul
"What are they planning?" Quinn had no idea what had happened at Cooper Manor.Bianca's face flushed when she heard the question. She quickly whispered her reply into Quinn's ear."The Coopers are horrible!" Quinn immediately exclaimed when she heard Bianca's story. She asked, "What sort of physique do you have that can actually help powerhouses heighten their chances of a breakthrough?"Bianca stammered, "I-I have no idea."Quinn did not say anything else. She was silent before saying to Bianca, "Chase is entering the secret realm tomorrow. Why don't you…""Why don't I what?" Bianca asked but regretted asking the question immediately.Quinn's next words instantly embarrassed Bianca greatly."Why not use the opportunity of being in a new house to do it with Chase?"Chase was embarrassed to hear her words. He coughed and said, "What are you talking about, Quinn?""What? You're not willing? I wouldn't give you to her if she weren't like a sister to me. Don't worry. I don't know
"I never said I was going to let you have him." Quinn burst out with a laugh."Then what did you mean?" Bianca asked curiously."You're not the only one who likes Chase. I have six other sisters, and we made a pact since young to all marry Chase."This information astounded Bianca."Seven women sharing a husband? How… How is that possible…" Bianca was shocked and unable to react."It's not impossible, Bianca. Even though you're an ordinary person, you've seen how cultivators are. You should understand that someone like Chase can't be tied down with a common rule of having only one wife."Quinn's explanation shocked Bianca's view of the world.She was right. Master Collins was a legendary man. How could Bianca view him as an ordinary person?Bianca thought this through and finally understood what Quinn meant. She asked with uncertainty, "Do you mean for me to be his lover?"The first thought that came to Bianca was the daytime dramas on television."Haha! I didn't say that, Bi
It had never occurred to Chase that Bianca would say something like this in front of him.Chase was figuring out what to say to reply to Bianca's offer. That was when Bianca came close to him while taking off her clothes piece by piece."You don't need to do this, Miss Cooper." Chase quickly picked up her clothes and put them back on her."Don't you like me, Mr. Collins?" Bianca's face flushed red as she stared at Chase to ask shyly."It's not that. I…""If you don't find me repulsive and my body can help you, I… I'm willing to…"Bianca lowered her head and bit her lips. She did not dare to look into Chase's eyes."I've liked you since the day you appeared at my home, Mr. Collins. I was sad for a long time when you got engaged to Quinn."When I heard you got divorced, I knew it was my chance. Quinn told me she doesn't mind me being with you, so, Chase Collins, I like you. I've liked you for a long time. Do you like me?"Bianca grabbed the hand Chase used to put the clothes bac
After Chase met up with Scott, both of them rushed to the entrance of the secret realm. There was already a crowd there.A few of Capital City's influential families had sent men there, and Chase recognized a few of them. There was Everett Cooper, Kingston Salvatore, and many others. Most of those in the crowd were independent cultivators, although all of them were marquises of martial arts. There was no true master of martial arts present, and everyone looked to be in their 30s.No one reacted when Scott and Chase appeared.Chase had put on the mask that Kingston had given him. It was able to hide him from being sensed by other practitioners, and his face was changed to look common.No one knew who he was except for Kingston, who seemed to recognize Chase. He nodded at Chase while Chase responded covertly.There was peace until the sun began to rise.Four figures suddenly appeared in the sky without warning. Four mysterious men floated mid-air, and the auras on them revealed the
Work together? Chase wanted to laugh. What were they doing waiting only until now to ask everyone to work together?It was probably more than enough that they did not kill each other inside the secret realm.Most of them began to dilly-dally when it was announced that they could enter the secret realm.Chase did not hesitate and was the first to step into the black hole. The four powerhouses had opened the secret realm at the same time. Chase believed that there was nothing to worry about when it was opened in this manner.He felt the world spin around him. When Chase opened his eyes, he was in a whole new world.It was barren and quiet. Sand was flying in the wind, and the sky was about to turn dark. Chase was looking around him when Scott suddenly appeared behind him. It looked like he had come into the black hole right after Chase. Scott gave him a nod, and both of them began to inspect their surroundings.The place was immensely vast and different from every secret realm Chas
Huh?There really was another species?Chase reached out his senses carefully.He looked similar to humans but had sharper ears. He was extremely good-looking, and his clothes looked extravagant. He was surrounded by everyone else, but they were dressed like refugees compared to him. Behind the group of people was a cart that contained a few different types of wild beasts.Chase hid his aura and acted like an ordinary man as he waited at the roadside.It was not long before the group of men came near to Chase. They whispered among each other when they saw him. After a while, one of them who looked like the leader approached Chase to ask some questions. He was speaking in Bactrian."Hey, my friend, what are you doing here? Monsters roam this place at night. You don't look like a powerful person. I'd suggest that you return to your tribe as soon as possible," he advised Chase kindly.This place had a tribal system!Could this place still be stuck in the agricultural era?Chase
By the time Chase noticed, a swarm of venomous creatures had gathered around him.Among them were common species like black mambas, golden-ringed snakes, green pit vipers, seven-step vipers, crimson scorpions, and long-tailed centipedes, but mixed in were also rare and deadly breeds such as Nether Vipers and Thousand Calamities Azure Snake.What was going on? Wait… Nether Vipers?!A familiar voice suddenly echoed above him. "Go to hell!"Chase looked up and saw a figure hovering in the air.Sure enough—it was the man with small eyes. He was still alive!Chase glanced at the corpse he had just slain moments ago. What lay there was not a real body but a pile of beast bones, blood, and shredded fur—a decoy.How careless of him. The warriors of the Nefarious Deity Sect were as troublesome as ever.He let out a quiet sigh.The man with small eyes, on the other hand, was seething with hatred.Back at the Nefarious Deity Sect, the three brothers had initially dismissed the Nefarious
The fierce storm-like assault proved effective.The man with small eyes managed to land a few cuts on Chase's skin, leaving faint traces of blood. Delighted, he sneered, "You brat, you've been poisoned! Just accept your fate and die!"Chase let out a low snort.He had allowed the venomous green dagger to graze him intentionally. The blade barely cut through his skin, and after a slight wisp of black smoke, the wounds healed instantly.Earlier, Chase had estimated that the man with small eyes was, at most, a stage-six martial god. Unlike the boorish man from before, his strength seemed to lie in his speed and use of poison.However, after undergoing multiple rounds of body refinement, Chase's physique had become virtually immune to ordinary toxins. This venom was just too weak!Chase shook his head in disappointment.The smirk on the man with small eyes faded as he watched the wounds he inflicted disappear in an instant.That dagger—the Heaven's Poison Dagger—was forged from t
Zacharias sighed as he spoke, his tone laced with regret.Chase furrowed his brows and asked, "Why did they spare the Nine-Sea Giant Squid?""Orin, the Abyssal Ape, Lysand, the Black Monk, and Elijah, the Skinscraper, were all martial cultivators. The Nine-Sea Giant Squid's flesh has immense benefits for body refinement, even for those at the peak of the martial god realm."So, they carved out a small lake here, set up a restrictive formation, and kept it captive. Every 50 years, they would return to harvest its flesh. That's the only reason I've been able to survive."Chase narrowed his eyes. "How long until their next harvest?"Zacharias calculated for a moment before replying, "It should be happening any day now."Chase glanced at the massive squid still writhing in the lake, seemingly not fully dead. He formed a new plan in his mind. The Nefarious Deity Sect practiced body refinement too. Perhaps this thing could serve as some bait?He pondered for a moment before asking, "
A stage-eight martial nirvana beast, clearly one with a physique-focused specialization, yet possessing an innate talent for mind and soul attacks?Chase was momentarily surprised.Then, a smug voice echoed within his sea of consciousness."What a powerful body! This is a heaven-sent opportunity! Finally, I don't have to be trapped in that slimy squid anymore! These past few centuries have been absolutely disgusting!"Hearing this, Chase immediately understood.This was not an innate mind and soul attack from the Nine-Sea Giant Squid; this was the remnant soul of a long-lost great cultivator attempting to seize his body."Who are you?" he asked."Kid, you should be honored! I've chosen you, so just enjoy the ride!"Before Chase could get more answers, the entity launched a full-scale mind and soul assault.A black shadow rampaged through his sea of consciousness, colliding violently and emitting waves of soundless sonic attacks, sending waves of dizziness through Chase's mind.
"Castiel can only rely on his own luck now. Ivana, we should leave," Turk, the white-robed man, sighed."I suppose there's no other choice," Ivana replied, casting one last glance in the direction Chase had flown. There was a hint of reluctance in her expression.In the end, she activated her movement technique and soared away.Turk had been paying close attention to Ivana. When he noticed the lingering look in her eyes as she gazed after Chase, his expression darkened, though his thoughts remained unreadable.Once Ivana had taken flight, Turk flicked his fingers, sending a small black sphere rolling into the cave before he turned and departed.Not long after, Chase reappeared."Interesting," he mused, watching the direction Ivana and Turk had gone. A smirk played on his lips.With his heightened spiritual awareness, his perception far surpassed others of his level. The two stage-three martial god weaklings were nothing to him.After confirming that they had truly left, he step
Four black tentacles shot out from the cave, heading straight for the four of them.The boorish man, still reeling from his earlier clash with Chase, had no time to react before the tentacles wrapped around him. He let out a series of agonized screams as he was dragged into the depths of the cave.The white-robed man and the woman in purple stood farther away and managed to dodge the attack, their figures flashing as they leaped to safety.Chase, however, remained in place, completely entangled by the tentacles.The white-robed man halted, initially showing concern for the boorish man being captured. But upon seeing Chase ensnared as well, his expression shifted to delight. He assumed the beast would eliminate this troublesome opponent for him.Yet despite the tentacles stretching taut, Chase remained utterly unmoved. It was as if he had taken root in the ground.Feeling the strength of the tentacles, he realized they were far more powerful than those that had restrained the boor
What?!Chase felt incredulous.He dodged the attack and retreated about three feet away."What is this?!" Chase asked."Did you release monsters into this cave?" the woman in purple yelled angrily with her sword raised in the air."Monsters?" Chase glanced at the cave entrance in bewilderment. He saw a long, black tentacle appear from the cave as it reached out for the woman."Look out!" The two men behind the woman shouted as they defended her at the same time.Sword stances filled the air as the man in white helped the woman stop the tentacle. The boorish man picked up his blade and leaped into the air. He slashed down the back of the tentacle.Black-colored blood splattered onto a rock. Hissing sounds were heard coming from the plants as holes appeared in them due to the corrosion. There was lethal venom in the monster's blood.Chase was shocked to see this. The wailing he heard must have come from the monster. It looked quite powerful. He felt lucky about not entering the
Chase opened his eyes. His clothes had been wet but were now dry.He channeled his skills, and strength circulated him. He got rid of all impurities and felt invigorated.After that, he stopped using his skills and punched into the air using pure physical strength. He could vaguely hear the sound of a sonic boom.The effects of the Mirage Dragon Tiger Pill on body refinement were not bad at all. He estimated that he could achieve an upper level if he could take another three to five more pills.It seemed like a visit to the Nefarious Deity Sect was now inevitable.Chase turned to leave.Right after leaving, dark smoke began to billow from the middle-aged man's corpse, forming into a man. "Damn it. I can't believe I can only escape using Nefarious Deity Form. But I've managed to obtain your mind and soul's aura. The next time we meet, I'll make sure you'll suffer a fate worse than death. I won't let you die so easily."The man, who was in Nefarious Deity Form, began to glow green
The man was only at stage three, where each punch possessed a weight of 30,000 pounds.Besides that, as the Nefarious Deity Sect's signature fist technique, it possessed the Nefarious Deity Energy. It could invade the opponent's spirit and soul upon contact.It was also the perfect complement to the Nine Mirage Ecstasy.However, Chase seemed completely unaffected. He seemed to have managed to defend himself against that punch.The middle-aged man knew that he had lost all opportunity at survival when he failed to hurt Chase with the punch. He quickly maneuvered to defensive mode. Black smoke billowed from his body and formed into a protective armor around him."Nothing but a party trick!"Chase checked himself for any injuries caused by the man.Thirty thousand pounds worth of strength was nothing but a drizzle to him.As for the Nefarious Deity Energy and harm that came with it, Chase was now able to withstand the evil power after using the Thunderfruit Core to strengthen his