Chapter: 288: Before the GatesA month slipped by so fast Kai barely noticed. Each day started and ended the same way, Kai and Jian Tao meeting at the edge of the training ground, fists up, bodies braced for the next blow, sweat and laughter filling the gaps between strikes. There was a comfort in the routine, a sense of trust that grew with every bruise and every block. Even if Jian Tao rarely spoke, his presence was steady as a mountain, the kind that didn’t need words to feel real.Kai had gotten used to the quiet. Sometimes, he’d tease Jian Tao about stammering less and talking faster, threatening to make him recite tongue-twisters as punishment for every lost bout. Other times, he’d just give him a look and Jian would roll his eyes, shake his head, and mutter two slow words...usually “not funny.” Still, Kai noticed he was getting bolder in public, pushing himself to speak up even if it came out awkward and slow. It made Kai proud in a way he didn’t expect. He'd learnt from Tao and he'd learnt from him too.Now
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Chapter: 287: Meet Again. The sun barely crested over the mountain ridge, but Kai was already striding toward the practice clearing with a rare bounce in his step. There was dew on the stones, cold air in his lungs, and the memory of yesterday’s “acupuncture beatdown” still tingling in his muscles. When he reached the spot, he paused, slightly surprised because Jian Tao was already there.Not just standing either. The guy was in full training mode, sweat already glistening on his forehead, his body moving with a smooth rhythm that only came from years of discipline. For a moment, Kai just watched. Jian Tao’s fists cut through the air in sharp arcs, his legs planting and shifting like a boulder and a reed at the same time, it's solid, but able to bend in a breath.Kai grinned. He kind of liked this dude’s energy, it was awkward, silent, and intense.“Morning, Jian Tao!” Kai called out, voice easy, like they’d done this for years.Jian Tao paused, chest rising and falling, then gave Kai a simple nod. Not a word
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Chapter: 286: Jian TaoKai kept staring at the man in front of him, half-expecting another silent punch, half-expecting him to just walk off without saying a word. The guy was so quiet, Kai was starting to wonder if maybe he was secretly mute or maybe belonged to some secret order of silent body cultivators or… well, maybe he was just allergic to conversation. What if he’s one of those mysterious types who only communicate with their fists? Or maybe he just thinks talking wastes cultivation time? Kai’s mind was running wild with silly theories, maybe the guy took a vow of silence and only broke it when the sun turned blue, who knew but he had talked a few minutes ago.He scratched the back of his head, awkward but still grinning. “You know, if you’re trying to be mysterious, it’s working.”Finally, after an awkward, endless moment, the other man finally spoke up, slow, drawn-out words like each syllable was being pushed through a tight gate. “I-I was… j-just d-doing… as y-you a-asked.” His voice dragged, e
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Chapter: 285: The Lesson in SilenceKai froze mid-block, his forearm vibrating from the impact. The man’s fist had landed with the weight of a mountain. What the hell? he thought, teeth gritting. He hadn’t said a damn word to him so why the sudden attack?Before he could even open his mouth, the man moved again, his body a blur. Another punch slammed toward Kai’s ribs. Kai twisted and caught it with both hands, the ground cracking beneath his feet. The sheer force rattled his bones. He stumbled back, glaring. “Hey! I didn’t come here to fight you!”But still there was no reply from the attacker. The stranger’s expression remained carved from stone, he stepped forward again, each strike sharper, faster, heavier. Kai had no choice but to defend. His arms blurred, blocking every blow, sparks flying each time their skin clashed.“Old man, what’s your problem?!” Kai snapped, but his voice was drowned out by the next hit.The man didn’t speak or blink. He just kept coming, his energy tightly controlled and flowing through eve
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Chapter: 284: Shell and StoneKai reached the quiet, wind-swept ledge he’d claimed for himself, a high, empty spot on the mountain where only the howl of the wind and the slow crawl of clouds kept company. He sat cross-legged, rolled his shoulders, and pulled out the scroll and the title glimmered, Tortoise Shell Defense.He snorted at the name. “Tortoise shell, really…” But the more he read, the more he realized the name was no joke. If practiced to perfection, the technique was said to grant a body so impervious that not even a spirit weapon could pierce its first layer. And that was just the beginning, five layers in total, each one compounding the last, each one turning flesh and bone into a living fortress.The first step sounded simple, too simple, almost. Gather all the energy within the body and circulate it rapidly, forcing it to flow evenly through every inch of skin, muscle, and sinew. The trick was speed. The faster the flow, the stronger the skin became, hardening beneath the touch like the ancien
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Chapter: 283: The End of the Free TrialThe seven disciples lunged toward Kai, their robes fluttering, fists wrapped in flickering qi. The air trembled as their combined force surged forward, slamming into him with the weight of a collapsing mountain. Dust exploded across the courtyard, shaking nearby walls, the ground cracking beneath the impact.But when the smoke cleared, Kai was still standing exactly where he’d been, still calm, steady, and unbothered. His hands were still tucked loosely behind his back, his expression unreadable. Not a single mark showed on his skin.For a few seconds, no one said anything. The silence was louder than the explosion had been.Then Kai let out a soft chuckle, brushing a speck of dust from his shoulder. “That’s all?” he said casually, eyes moving from one shocked face to another. “You all trained this hard just for that?”One of them clenched his jaw, veins bulging at his temple. “You bastard...”“At most,” Kai continued, his voice low and smooth, “that just tickled.”The words hit harde
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Chapter: 414: Meeting them Zora appeared back at the Blackwood family's estate with Zora and Kai on her shoulder."What's wrong with them?" Atlas quickly ran over inquiring what was wrong with the two, worry written all over his face.Especially Kai who looked all beat up. Blood all over him. Though there were no injuries on Kai and Abigail, the blood all over their bodies showed they had been injured, but somehow, it had healed.As to how they had done it, he had no idea about that and could only stare at Zora waiting for answers."Old man, you don't have to worry, there's nothing wrong with your grandson," Zora chuckled, giving Kai and Abigail to the maids who were waiting."Just place them on the bed and let them rest well, once they recovered their lost energy, they would wake up," Zora instructed and they nodded.Taking Kai and Abigail, the Maids hurriedly walked off. After all, this was the young master, though they didn't know what was happening, they didn't dare defy the orders.Besides, that woman, fro
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Chapter: 413:Don't Know "System, is there any skill to mask my spiritual perception so those old monsters won't be able to pinpoint my location?" Eric muttered under his breath asking the System."Skill would cost the host five million points to purchase, does the host want to continue?" The System's mechanical voice came, making Eric's face twitch.What the heck was this? Wasn't this just ripping off? He wanted to curse at the System, but feeling Charlotte's angry gaze, he swallowed back all he wanted to say and bought the skill. But this didn't mean he was not going to challenge this dog of a system that was ripping away his hard earned points.Also, there were a lot of things he wanted to ask. Even though he knew he was going to get insulted, he would ask either way, the question had been on his mind for quite a while.Shaking his head and pushing the thoughts away. Eric absorbed the information in his mind and then masked his spiritual perception as the information in his mind had demanded.Closing his
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Chapter: 412:I Don't Care, Find Them"So are you just going to sit there and do nothing about it even though you're about to be assassinated?" Charlotte glanced at Eric who was wolfing down his meal. "What do you want me to do?" Eric raised his head, glancing at Charlotte, a smile spread slowly across his lips. "Get up and start searching for them? Or announce my location so they would be able to come faster?" "No, that's not what I meant?" Charlotte shook her head, glaring at Eric. "What I'm trying to say is that aren't you going to take some precautions, at least you know they are coming to kill you, so why don't you do something about it," Charlotte explained, knowing well Eric might misunderstand her again. "Like setting a trap or something." "There's no need for me to set a trap or anything," Eric shook his head, a cruel smile appeared on his face. "Besides, that's one of the reasons I left Orange City and came to Brooklyn." "This way, I would become their sole target. Also, as long as they don't send
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Chapter: 411:We'll Use Em
(Country Vee)"Is everything ready?" Jacob asked, looking over at Asher who had a serious expression."Yes," Asher nodded, still frowning slightly."What's wrong, why's your face all squeezed up?" Jacob inquired, wondering why Asher was frowning."Do you realize the organization might have sent people to recruit Eric?""I know," Asher sighed, nodding.This was the bitter truth, he couldn't deny it. After requesting the meta humans, the Organization didn't ask many questions and just gave them what they wanted.But only they knew the Truth. The organization must have investigated them with their wide network, it would be a piece of cake for them to find out what had happened.With Eric's tactical knowledge, they were sure to have sent someone to recruit him.And once he joined the organization, they would have no other choice but to swallow all their hatred and keep it in the past.That was a strict rule of the organization. Even if they were sworn enemies who wanted to kill each other
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Chapter: 410:I'm Heading Back To Brooklyn
(A Week Later)Veldora"Sir, have you heard of the news?" Jackson reported to Eric who was sprawled on the sofa, doing absolutely nothing.Jasmine on his lap. The little girl giggled as she played with Eric."What news?" Eric asked, looking up to meet Jackson's gaze."PharmaMax Industry has left Veldora, they disbanded and left abruptly," Jackson said, a smug smile spread across his face.He knew the reason they had hurried out of Veldora the way they had done.Eric's plan was so damn effective and they knew they would be in for bigger trouble if they didn't leave immediately. So they had no other choice but to disappear."Wow, I didn't expect them to leave so quietly, I thought they were going to make some splashes," Eric chuckled and resumed playing with Jasmine who was still giggling."Is there anything we need to do sir?" Jackson asked after a while, knowing well there was a chance Eric was not willing to let them go that easily."Nah, there's no need for us to do anything, they'
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Chapter: 409:Disband
"But if you're compensating people, you have to do it swiftly, also, you need to listen to their demands, at the same time, you have to carry it out early," Jacob broke the silence, pulling Asher back."Yeah, I know about that," Asher sighed, a glint flashing in his eyes.He knew Eric was most definitely keeping a tab on them. If that was the case, then he would make sure to spark unreasonable demands from those who were affected and that would make him lose even more.Well, Asher was lucky this time Eric didn't monitor the issue. Rather, use was just waiting for the matter to explode and then make it a big deal since Asher was sure you tried to use his influence to cover up everything.This was the only mistake Eric made. Well, if he had known Asher was going to know, he would have made sure to block all channels of news or rather make it a big deal almost immediately."Come in," Asher yelled at the door after a while.It was better to act with immediate effect."Yes sir," The secret
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Chapter: EPILOGUE. Wow. She was really getting a divorce. "Thank you." She mused, unable to look him straight in the face because she didn't want him to see the tears that clouded her eyes.Damon stood up and went closer to her before he sat down again, "I know I wasn't the best partner to you, I keep secrets but I did everything with your safety in mind Athena but still, I'm sorry and I want you to know that if you give me another chance in your life I'll be a better partner than I was when we faked our marriage." He stated and Athena shot her head up. "Wait, what? What are you talking about?" She asked in shock as she blinked back her tears."I'm not asking you to marry me but I want us to be in a relationship, and get to know each other before we walk down the aisle. If you don't like our relationship then you're free to walk out, I promise I'll not force you." He said and Athena's lip parted but no words came out."Say something, I know it's unlikely and believe me, I'm not asking you out because o
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Chapter: Chapter 218."So everything between you guys was faked?" Damon's mother asked in astonishment as Athena finished narrating everything to her. Damon sighed, he wasn't expecting his mother to find out this way. He wasn't even expecting Athena to ask for a divorce in this manner."Yes, Mom, it was all planned, our marriage was just a mere contract. A part of our plan to get me into this house." Damon answered with a sigh. "Wow, this is very surprising, I actually thought there was something deep between you two." Mrs. Hector said and Athena just smiled.She wished what her mother-in-law said was true but everything between her and Damon was a lie and now that everything was over, it was high time they ended everything. It was for the best. "Well, I don't have a say in what you two choose to do because you are all adults but don't you think you both make a compatible couple?" She asked and Damon cocked his brow. Great, here comes another pressure."Don't get me wrong Damon, I know that expression.
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Chapter: Chapter 217.THREE WEEKS LATER. (At the Carneys Villa)"Damon, welcome darling, how was the case?" His mother asked as he entered the house, tired and hungry."It was a blast mom, didn't you watch it on TV?" Damon asked as his mother kissed his forehead.That's his mom's little ritual, kissing him on the cheeks or the forehead. He had tried to stop the little tradition because it was weird and for the fact that he was now a Boss but the older woman would have nothing of such, so he was stuck with it. "Welcome Teddy, she didn't watch it on television and she forbids anyone from telling her, she wishes to hear the news from you," Artemis said with a smile and Damon just beamed."Okay, so mom..." Damon began, clearing his throat, "We didn't only win the case, Dad's name is cleared and his company now bears his name, we are cleared Mom, our family name has been vindicated." He added and his mom began to sob and hugged his son. "Gosh! Mom!! Do you always have to cry at the slightest things?" Artemis
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Chapter: Chapter 216.(Carneys Villa; same day) "I need an explanation, Damon, I really need an explanation, all this is driving me mad. How could you do that to me, you could have let me know about something, anything." Athena said in frustration as they both decided to retire for the night.Athena just doesn't understand anymore, she knows he doesn't like sharing his plans with anyone and she's not asking him to share any plans with her, all she requested was a brief info about what would happen, that is all she wanted, and nothing more... Nothing more at all. How could he always place her in a tight situation, why can't he just give her a heads-up about what would happen, why?"I'm sorry, I'm sorry alright, I just don't want to mess anything up, I know I should have told you..." "But you didn't! You didn't find it important find fucking tell you. I might not be your real wife but you could have told me because of the fact that I am your friend and I am your fucking partner in this task, don't I hold a
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Chapter: Chapter 215."Just look at you baby, you're a mess, how could you allow those people to bash you so hard?! That man...he's evil, you should not have gotten yourself involved with him, he's a devil, he...he was responsible for your dad's death, he's..." His mother said, breaking into another sob and holding his son tight. "Shhhh, it's okay mom, I'm here now and I'm perfectly fine. Don't worry, everything is fine, please stop crying now, Mom." Damon said and the mother withdrew from the hug, followed by his sister."Mom was so worried about you Teddy, she nearly passed out when she saw you getting bashed up badly by those men and he called that man..." Artemis said pointing at Mr. Carney who was in cuffs, "Evil, he said he's responsible for dad's death and she was hyper when she saw you getting real bashed up, we were so worried, Teddy, despite the fact that Trev told us that you'll be alright, we were still worried." Artemis explained and Damon just smiled."I'm fine now, sugar, just take a deep b
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Chapter: Chapter 214.Damon watched Frank rush around, his in-law staring at everything in astonishment and then yawned before giving out the raw command, "Round them up." Immediately the words left his mouth, and the guards swung into action and began to apprehend Frank, Mr. And Mrs. Carney along with the son-in-law.The chains that were used in chaining him were loosened and he stood up, blood dripping from his body. "What's the meaning of this?" Mr. Carney asked angrily as one of the guards held him firmly. The guards provided a towel and water to Damon and he used it to wipe off his face. When he was done, he was feeling pain all over his body but it was definitely worth it. "Nothing, father-in-law, nothing much, all I did was just play a game, just like you had played with my father, though it was one hell of a painful game, the reward was worth it," Damon said, tearing off his blood-soaked cloth and taking another one provided by one of the guards. "No sir, you can not go into the room... Sir...
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