Holden’s lifelong pursuit was to let the Harker family flourish in his own hands.He would be willing to give up everything, even if it was his own life, for this reason.This was also the reason why he could endure the blood feud involving his granddaughter, Rosalie, when he was faced with the offer of two billion dollars. This was because in his opinion, although his granddaughter was important, she was still less important as compared to the future of the entire Harker family.However, when he saw Yashita, who had achieved a fully functional Ren meridian, he immediately realized that this opportunity was indeed far rarer and much more important as compared to money. If he had two billion dollars on hand, he would only be able to ensure that dozens of the children in the Harker family would be able to get some help in their cultivation. However, those ordinary medicinal herbs would not be of much help to them. Even if he were to spend the entire two billion dollars on a single per
If a person could open up two meridians, he could be a part of a handful of martial artists nowadays who were considered as top martial arts masters.If a person could open up three meridians, he would definitely be ranked amongst the top ten martial artists in the country.As for opening up the fourth meridian, at present, amongst dozens of large or small martial arts families, there was not a single person who could reach such a high level.For Holden, as long as he could achieve a breakthrough for his fourth meridian, he would become the pinnacle amongst all martial artists in the country.Just as Holden was desperately trying to realize this ambition, he was shocked to discover that a considerable portion of the surging medicinal power in his body was actually flowing through the various blood vessels and nerves in his body, entering his internal organs and body.At this moment, for Holden, it was as if his entire body had already dried up, and the medicinal effect within the
Yashita’s words hit Holden directly where it hurt.Holden understood his eldest son’s virtue and character better than anyone else. Holden had already discovered that his eldest son had lost his ultimate pursuit of martial arts as early as twenty years ago.It was not only that, but his eldest son had also become obsessed with material enjoyment.In Yuvin’s own words, he had already endured twenty to thirty years of martial arts training, and it was already time for him to enjoy life. Those martial arts celebrities and action stars also endured hardships when they were young before they began to reach the pinnacle of their life at their middle-age.There were even many martial arts celebrities who had become a billionaire at the age of thirty and based on their personal condition, there was also an obvious rapid decline which was also visible to the naked eye. It was obvious at first glance that they had been training less and less.They were training less and less, but their li
On the contrary, Yuvin would most likely sell off the entire family to the Schulz family. After that, he would take the huge amount of money that the Schulz family would give to him just so he could go out and enjoy life.In that case, the entire Harker family would only become a tool that Yuvin would be using to make money for himself.Instead of allowing that to happen, it’d be better for Holden to live for a few more years so that he could personally lead and bring the Harker family to greater heights.If he could use up the last of his energy to push the Harker family forward to become the top martial arts family in the country, he would die without any regrets!With this thought in mind, Holden finally made up his mind and said to Yashita, “Yashita, you’re right. Our most important mission is to lead and bring the Harker family to even greater heights! Since Young Master Wade has already given us such a wonderful and good opportunity that we could only have ever dreamed of, th
Holden also knew that since the other party had such capabilities and divine pills, this could only mean that his willingness to collaborate with the Harker family was indeed his way to show his support and favor upon them.However, Holden could not understand how this kind of good thing could actually happen to the Harker family. So, he subconsciously asked, “Yashita, why does this Young Master Wade want to collaborate with us? Before you came back, I thought that the reason why the young master of the Wade family wanted to collaborate with us was because he wanted to engage in a competition with the Schulz family. However, after you came back, I realized that the young master of the Wade family actually has divine strength and powers. So, the Schulz family would be nothing in his eyes at all. Even if he truly wanted to engage in a competition with the Schulz family, there is no need for him to collaborate with us at all…”Yashita nodded and said seriously, “That is the reason wh
He could feel the medicinal effects being consumed into his Dai meridian, but there were still no signs that he was about to break through his Dai meridian. When he saw that most of the medicinal effect had been lost, and when there was very little medicinal effect left, Holden could not help but feel a little pessimistic in his heart.But when there was less than twenty percent of the medicinal effect left, Holden suddenly felt very clear spiritually, and his whole body entered an unprecedented transcendent state. It felt as though he had just woken up from a good sleep that he had never had before in his whole life, and his whole body felt indescribably comfortable and relaxed.Holden was stunned for a moment before he became extremely excited as he said excitedly, “I broke through it! Yashita! I really broke through it!”“Is that true, Dad?! That’s great! That’s really… it’s really fantastic!”When Yashita heard these words, she was extremely excited. When she saw her father’s r
When Holden heard Yashita’s words, Holden did not hesitate as he said, “In that case, after settling the family down, I’ll also head to Aurous Hill with you to wait for Young Master Wade’s command.”Yashita nodded. Although her father was already old, he was indeed the person with the highest cultivation base in the Harker family. So, if Holden did not go to Aurous Hill, Yashita would not know how she should explain things to Young Master Wade either.After that, she asked her father, “Dad, what should we do about the Schulz family?”Holden, who had broken through his fourth meridian and become the second top master who had broken through four meridians in the Harker family’s century-old history, was extremely excited at this time. When he heard Yashita’s question, he immediately began to make new adjustments for the future of the Harker family.He spoke up, “Since Young Master Wade has bestowed such good fortune on our family, I’ll naturally terminate our collaboration with the Sc
There were many times where Yashita could barely contain herself, and she really wanted to tell her father about her daughter, Rosalie’s current situation. On one hand, she could reassure her father, and on the other hand, she could also comfort him.Most importantly, if her father really wanted to let Rosalie inherit the position as head of the family in the future, as Rosalie’s mother, Yashita was naturally more than willing for her to do so. If Holden knew about Rosalie’s situation, he would be able to make his plans earlier.However, whenever the words came to the tip of her lips, Yashita swallowed them back again.She felt that since she had already agreed to Young Master Wade’s request for secrecy, she absolutely should not make any exceptions at all even if it was her own biological father. Otherwise, she would not have any integrity to speak of at all.She thought that after Young Master Wade had gradually become more familiar with her father after he went to Aurous Hill, p
The cabbie chuckled. "You're a local yet you're heading to Antique Street right away as soon as you land instead of going home? And you're still saying you're not trying to pick up a killer bargain deal?"Come on, man—it's not just you, I want that too. We cabbies work ourselves to death only for ten thousand per month at best while our friend over there made twenty million in one night. I could keep driving cabs for the rest of my life and still not make that much money."Jacob knew that the cabbie must be talking about Raymond and became even more miserable then, grumbling unhappily, "I'm going to Antique Street for business—I'm not trying to pick up some missed bargain.""No? Then you didn't hear what happened yesterday?"The cabbie was immediately curious, and without waiting for Jacob's answer, he exclaimed happily, "Look, man—it was so ridiculous not even Hollywood would put it in their script. There were these fools who were trying to sell an antique trader a replica, but th
It was nighttime in Dubai as Jacob dragged his weary body from the hotel back to the airport.As he was flying economy this time, he was left sitting at the hard bench near the boarding terminal, waiting for it to open.While he waited, his heart was torn as he tapped into the website of the Aurous Hill Charity Fund, found their donation account, and wired the entire 300 thousand he had made over to them.He had picked the Aurous Hill Charity Fund because the circles of antique collectors in Aurous Hill were all discussing how Raymond had donated half of the 20 million he had made to that same charity fund.After Raymond skyrocketed to prominence in Antique Street and became a star, it could not be denied that people admired his profound ability.However, there were also people who envied his skill in turning the tables just as there were those who were jealous he had made twenty million in a single night.Still, Raymond moved fast—soon after word spread that he had made twenty m
Elaine quickly asked, "Well, what if you can't get it done?"Jacob was apprehensive even as he sighed. "If they really pressed the issue, guess I can't even stay at the Calligraphy and Painting Association now… We will see. If things get bad, I'll just resign. I won't ask for much right now, just as long as I don't have to go to jail."Elaine nodded. "Then you should try to reason things out with Raymond Cole or ask for Charlie's help if push comes to shove. Being humiliated is still better than prison.""Okay!"-It was nighttime at Aurous Hill by the time Elaine and Jacob arrived at their hotel.Charlie and Claire had just had dinner, and Claire pulled out her phone, saying, "I just checked my flight app, and it says my parents should have landed two hours ago. They are probably at the hotel, so I'll check in on them with a video call."She had yet to open her WhatsApp when Elaine called her on a video call.Jacob was planning to check in with Claire and Charlie to put their
Hearing what Jacob had said, Elaine became anxious and pressed him as he hung up, "What's going on? You're leaving? But we just got here! My shoes have just caught Dubai dirt, so why are we leaving so soon—"However, Jacob was wiping the sweat off his brow as he mumbled quietly, "Well, at this point, I have to leave or I won't be vice president anymore."Elaine immediately fumed. "We've been married for half our lives, and this is supposed to be our honeymoon, yet we're just leaving? I've posted about this on social media too—there are plenty of people who're waiting for more posts on our trip!"And don't forget—we spent a lot on our flight tickets and our hotels! The hotel bookings can't be refunded either!"Jacob scowled dolefully. "Well, what can we do? Why don't you stay? I'll go home and get this sorted out first….""Well, how long would that take?" Elaine asked."How should I know?" Jacob sighed, uneasy and annoyed. "Don Albert is saying I have to go back and donate the 300
"But I spent 98 thousand on that bronze sculpture!" Jacob exclaimed in agitation before he knew it. "I made 300 thousand from it, and that means my profit was 200 thousand at best, but I'm supposed to return that to him as well?! That means I'd have lost my own capital too!""I can't help you if you can't bear to part with that money, Mr. Wilson," Don Albert said quietly. "In that case, you'll just have to handle it yourself.""Wait, wait, wait!" Jacob immediately became antsy and cried out right then, "Please, Don Albert! I'll return the money! I'll return it, alright?! The entirety of my profits—202 thousand, okay? At least let me keep the money I spent, okay?""By that reasoning, Mr. Wilson, when a phone scammer is told by the cops to return the money they've made from defrauding, should he be allowed to keep the money he spent on telco charges? ""Oh, I…" Jacob was left stumped and could not come up with an answer.Don Albert then pressed on, "Mr. Wilson, I've offered a prom
"Mr. Wilson, what you boys did was truly heinous!" Don Arnold growled. "I scolded Zachary myself when I found out, and I was the one who told him to post that statement!"Jacob was shocked. "But why, Don Arnold? Are you friends with Raymond Cole?""Never met the guy," Don Arnold replied.That left Jacob even more confused. "Then why are you taking his side?""I've been doing my best to clean up my image over the past couple of years," Don Albert replied coolly. "I rarely get involved in mob business or anything illicit, and everyone in Aurous Hill knows that Zachary is my right-hand man, yet he confessed to committing such a heinous crime behind my back. What is that if not sullying my reputation?"Jacob was left reeling as he didn't expect Don Albert to be so serious, but he quickly explained, "I'm sorry. I didn't expect it to affect you so terribly… It's all Zachary's fault! I wouldn't have been aware that Raymond had returned at all, but he just had to tell me and come up with
At this point, Don Albert could very well be Jacob's personal messiah.Even if he did threaten Zachary with calling Charlie persistently, he actually wouldn't dare call Charlie.After all, how would he start explaining that he was involved in a crime? And telling Charlie was basically telling his daughter—what would they think of him after this? Would he ever be able to hold his head high in the family again?As such, his only option now was to ask Don Albert and see if he would help.What he didn't know was that Don Albert was with Charlie, who had already anticipated Jacob's move.When Jacob realized he couldn't stop Zachary, Jacob would find someone who could, and Don Albert was the best man for the job!To no surprise, Don Albert's phone soon started ringing with a call from Jacob.Don Albert didn't answer right away, however, instead turning toward Charlie as he asked gingerly, "So, shall I stick to your script, Master Wade?"Seeing Charlie nod, he pressed on, "Should I
As soon as Jacob sent the voice message, Mr. Bay called.Jacob quickly answered, asking nervously, "How are things over there, Mr. Bay?""How, you ask…?" Mr. Bay sighed in exasperation. "The entire Calligraphy and Painting Association was demanding your dismissal as soon as Zachary Evans posted his statement, thinking that you have no business being the administrative vice president let alone have a place in the association."Even those officials came asking me questions, and you know how they are—gossipers, every last one of them, always finding out about the juicy stuff instantly even if it's really no big deal. The only excuse I have to stop them is that we don't have the facts, but this issue still needs to be taken care of."So, be straight with me. Were you a part of this? If you don't, do you have any definitive evidence that can refute Zachary's claims?""I… Uh…" Jacob stammered, unable to answer.He certainly wanted to say no, but he had no evidence to back himself up.
Jacob bellowed furiously, "Raymond Cole made over 19 million dollars! From my bronze sculpture! Yet you're telling me to refund that 300 thousand too?! You're just fucking with me, aren't you?!""Well, if you don't like it, just do what you like, then," Zachary replied calmly and quickly hung up before Jacob could answer.Jacob was left twitching and shaking endlessly, and there was no telling if it was from rage or fear.Beside him, Elaine quickly asked, "What did Zachary say, dear? Can he get that bronze sculpture back?"Caught by surprise at her question, Jacob flinched, and his phone slipped out of his grasp.As it seemed to hover in the air, he tried to catch it twice but failed, but Elaine managed to grab it.It was then that she noticed that he was sweating all over his face, and she promptly asked, "What's wrong, dear?"Coming to his senses, Jacob's eyes went wide with rage. "Zachary is trying to kill me! He leaked the whole thing to his Twitter page—it's like he's pulli