When Zi Han had started his trek through the woods to search for the Golden Carp Waterfall, dying of hypothermia was nowhere on his checklist. But his initial failures had pushed him to the edge, leaving him with no other option than to subject his body to natural extremes to test his limits and cross his threshold.The concentrated Qi energy flowing down the mountain was so pure that it resonated with the spirit of the divine realms, bearing the blessings of the Heavenly Emperor himself. But cultivating under such a fierce waterfall wasn’t an easy task, even for the most experienced cultivator.Zi Han had just learned to assimilate Qi a few days ago and barely advanced to the next stage. Yet, here he stood now, ready to master Qi Condensation. The great celestial overlord, Zhao Long, could stay submerged in the divine sea for days and swim upstream against the currents to reach the head of the steepest waterfalls, but Zi Han’s current body was frail and untrained. Although Dongxiang

When Zi Han returned to Shandong, it was already midday, and three SUVs packed with Black Dragon street fighters and gunners had arrived on location, responding to Dongxiang’s call.Under Dongxiang’s supervision, the men in black had already cleared the corpses off the streets and were now digging up graves to bury the dead villagers.As soon as Zi Han's steps crossed the wooden fence, Dongxiang sensed a sudden shift in the surrounding energy and immediately dropped his work. When he turned around, his eyes lit up as he saw a faint reflection of Zhao Long’s form in Zi Han.“You look like a different man now. Welcome back, master!” He bowed and let his eyes roam over Zi Han’s soaking wet clothes, dripping all over the place. “So, you found the Golden Carp. I could sense the aura surging from you the moment you entered the village.”“It wasn’t easy, but I think I am getting the hang of this,” Zi Han replied, clenching his fist to channel the Qi energy into his palms. His eyes gleamed un

The next day, as Zi Han returned to college, the whole campus greeted him with roaring cheers and a loud round of applause. By defeating the cultivator from the School of Lunging Shadows, he had brought honor to the entire college and proved his worth as a martial artist.Even the principal came out to greet him with a friendly smile. “That was some incredible performance. The best I have seen in years,” he said, shaking Zi Han’s hand. “We are honoured to have a cultivator like you study in the Argos College of Commerce. You have already made our hearts swell with pride, but I am confident you are made for even greater things.”“I just did my best,” Zi Han replied politely, showing little emotion.This gesture broadened the principal’s smile, and he patted Zi Han on his shoulder. “I like your confidence. Keep training, and the college promises to support you in every way possible. You can skip your lectures whenever you deem fit, and I will find someone to do your assignments as well.

“Why the hell are you staring at Han like you’ve never seen a good-looking guy in your whole life?” Daisy scoffed, giving Lisa the condescending side-eye.Bridgette noticed Lisa’s shell-shocked expression as well. But she couldn’t tell if she was genuinely astounded by Zi Han’s appearance or if it was something else.“Hello!” She snapped her fingers in front of Lisa. “Aren’t you supposed to greet the guests and guide them to their table?”“I think this one is still under training,” Yutai sneered. “We should ask for another waitress who knows basic etiquette.”Lisa quickly came back to her senses and snapped out of her stupor. “I am so sorry. I just thought your friend looked awfully familiar to someone I used to know.”“Who was this friend of yours?” Zi Han asked, stepping forward. “Tell me about this friend. Did he used to work here with you?”At first, Lisa had thought she was just thinking too much, but hearing Zi Han’s voice, she realized it wasn’t a case of mistaken identity. This

Zi Han read the name again before glancing at the details scribbled under it. Ingrid wasn’t just a smart businesswoman, but a cultivator as well. And shockingly enough, her Sacred Art was also Elemental Manipulation.“Do you know why I asked Bridgette to suggest this restaurant for our celebration?” Feng Xiao asked.Zi Han’s brow furrowed, and his voice turned dead serious as he looked at Feng Xiao. “Why?”Feng Xiao leaned over the table and whispered, “Because your opponent owns Oriental Delights. She uses the restaurant to source rare ingredients required for brewing her most potent potions. It’s an easy way to keep things out of the public eye and conduct business with utmost secrecy.”Zi Han couldn’t believe that Ingrid not only owned a restaurant in Zhuxin but also carried out her secret business deals right under their noses. It was just the perfect front for smuggling rare herbs and spices without causing a stir.All this new information made Zi Han realize that even though the