Zi Han had already understood that he could not play it safe forever. Since the Black Dragons had plenty of enemies in this city, the best way to re-establish their dominance was by sending a strong message to all who dared to cross their path.Thus, instead of staying in the shadows, Zi Han chose to confront the problem before it could spiral out of control.“The one we hit the other day goes by the name Minjun, and the other is Tae.” Zhen Lee laid out the details as they walked down the stairs and headed for the door. “We found Tae drinking with a couple of his friends, and Minjun is getting his bike repaired at ‘Gears and Grease’. It’s a small repair shop two blocks away from the abandoned jute mill.”“We need to catch them both at the same time. Can’t let one of them run away and alert the rest of the Sand Scorpions,” Zi Han replied.Zhen Lee nodded in agreement. “We will nab them both, Supreme Dragon. Those boys aren’t going anywhere.”“Stop calling me by that name outside. I don

Realizing he had no other choice, Minjun obeyed silently and slumped down on the steel chair behind him. Zhen Lee advised Lingling to step outside, and as she left through the back door, the other Black Dragons gathered around their prey.“I will tell you everything. I’m just a new recruit,” Minjun whimpered as Zi Han glared at him, his keen eyes boring into his soul.The tension in the room was almost as palpable as the cold drops of sweat trickled down Minjun’s neck and dripped onto his shirt, but all he could do was lower his gaze and hope his captors would show mercy.“When did you join the Sand Scorpions?” Zi Han asked. “Two months ago,” Minjun blurted out without thinking but then quickly corrected himself. “I mean, they told me I had to undergo an initiation and prove myself before I could join the gang. I was allowed to wear the clan’s colors just last week.”“So, what was this initiation like? What did they ask of you?” Zi Han asked.Minjun gulped the airy lump in his throa

Zi Han and his men drove off before the rest of the Sand Scorpions could show up, and by the time the five enemy bikers reached the bar, everyone had already cleared off.After watching Zi Han charge headlong into danger and pull off such a fearless stunt, Zhen Lee was filled with pride, and his heart swelled with admiration. Even though Zi Han looked like a young college student, he now knew Zhao Long’s soul was still pulsing inside that frail young body.To avoid another run-in with cops and rival gangs, they veered off the main highway and drove off into the arid deserts on the outskirts of the suburbs. The two black SUVs finally stopped near a cluster of abandoned trailers and old trucks in the middle of nowhere. “This should be far enough. Take him out now,” Zhen Lee instructed his men as he got out of the car and opened the door for Zi Han. “No one will be able to find us here, master. It’s a safe location.”“Let’s bring out our friend,” Zi Han said, gesturing toward the boot

It was nearly midnight when Zi Han and his men returned to Silver Wind mansion. But instead of feeling safe and secure, Zhen Lee looked anxious and uncertain. “Who was that on the phone?” Zi Han asked as the car rolled into the driveway.Zhen Lee knew they had already gotten themselves into enough trouble tonight and wanted to avoid upsetting Zi Han again, so he tried to sweep the matter under the rug for now.“It was Suzuki. He had some trouble out there, but it’s all been taken care of, master.”But despite Zhen Lee’s best attempt to hide the truth, Zi Han saw right through him. It was his unnaturally calm voice that gave him away.“It doesn’t sound like Suzuki handled the matter well. Why don’t you tell me exactly what happened?” Zi Han asked, pulling Zhen Lee to one side as they entered the front lawn.Seeing that his lie wasn’t fooling anyone, Zhen Lee finally relented. “Forgive me, master. I just didn’t want to bother you again. That fool Suzuki messed everything up. Tae Hung…w

Haunted by the nightmares of a fractured past, Zi Han tossed and turned in his bed all night long. Unable to sleep, he threw his blanket aside and sat up straight, soaked in sweat.Bloody scenes from a forgotten life played before Zi Han’s eyes as he sat on the edge of his bed. He could hear the screams of thousands of brave warriors as they fell in battle, and amidst the chaos, a haunting laughter echoed from the shadows.Amidst all the death and destruction, he heard an enchanting voice calling out to him from a distance. It was the same veiled beauty he had been seeing in his fragmented visions. But her face remained obscured and blurry as if she were a waking dream only meant to scatter and disappear at the first light of day.Feeling lost and confused, Zi Han decided to take a cold shower to get away from his thoughts. The water dripping down his back made his hair stand on end, and he felt rejuvenated by its touch.Standing under the shower, Zi Han held out his right hand and wa