Zi Han’s breathing turned shallow and relaxed as he looked at the charming young woman lying on his bed. But things somehow felt strange. It was as if he were looking at the scene from above and observing the happy couple like a distant seer.It was an old memory from Zi Han’s past life, and instead of looking at his familiar reflection, he was staring at the legendary Overlord Zhao Long lounging on the bed in all his grandeur.Zi Han soon realized that he was nothing compared to this great man who had the raw physique of a God and a face that seemed like it was sculpted through years of hard work.Zhao Long looked worthy to bear the title of a Jade Immortal, and even his dry, husky voice seemed to carry an air of unchallenged authority. The golden robe on his back was woven out of the finest silk, and the emerald pendant dangling on his bare chest added to his regal air.“You know, I always dreamed of this day. The day when I would finally wake up in your arms and smile at my morning

Heshing was located right in the heart of Sand Scorpion territory. Once it used to be a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood where business and commerce flourished without interruption, but over the last few months, Noah’s men had turned the place into a hub of illegal activities where no stores could operate without the gang’s permission.Although the Black Dragons were still feared all across Argos, stepping into a rival gang’s territory was asking for trouble. Zhen Lee had already tried asking Minjun to meet at a neutral location, but the young biker was too scared to travel beyond the safety of his neighbourhood.In the end, the final call was left to Zi Han, and after careful consideration, he decided to go through with the meeting.Dongxiang advised a full security detail to keep Zi Han safe, but he rejected the idea, citing that it might attract unnecessary attention and paint a target on their backs.Instead of travelling with a whole squad of Black Dragon guards, Zi Han only allo

Zhen Lee’s face rapidly lost colour as Minjun revealed the details. It was bad enough to know that the Sand Scorpions had discovered a reserve of Hetian Jade, but what made it worse was the involvement of the Northern King.Zi Han could tell that whoever this Northern King was, it wasn’t good news. Just his name was enough to cause Zhen Lee to rethink everything all at once.“If what you are saying is true, I am sure Governor Ming Tao is involved in this mess,” he said.Minjun nodded. “The governor is the one who informed Master Emir about the jade deposits. Tae Hung told me the Sand Scorpions have a map of the city, highlighting the locations of the mines.”“So, that’s why the governor is so keen on seizing control of our district and spreading his influence far and wide. He knows the Black Dragons will never allow him to mine Hetian Jade right from under their noses.”Zi Han listened to the whole conversation, trying to remember all the details in his head, but there were too many th

Noah’s bold speech proved without a shadow of doubt that the Sand Scorpions weren’t alone in this, but had the backing of some higher powers.The guns flooding the streets like candy made it clear that Governor Ming Tao was supporting Noah’s men, and the Sand Scorpions were merely tools to fight a proxy war with the Black Dragons without getting his hands dirty.As Noah’s speech ended, Kailen took over, rallying his troops into groups and instructing them on their next course of action.Zi Han understood that the Sand Scorpions were not afraid to fight now that they had gotten their hands on a whole stock of new guns. “We should get out of here before they find out we’re sitting right under their noses.”Zhen Lee nodded and called up Suzuki, instructing him to get back inside the cab and drive it to the back door of the laundromat.“I told you everything already. Please just take my mother with you. She doesn’t need to be involved in all this,” Minjun pleaded. “I swear I will keep fee

It was nearly evening when Zi Han and Zhen Lee returned to the Silver Wind mansion. Meanwhile, Suzuki had been instructed to take Minjun and his mother to their gang’s safehouse on a farm ten miles away.Dongxiang was training a group of disciples in the backyard when Zi Han and Zhen Lee showed up.“The world has changed over the last few centuries. Most have forgotten how to even hold a sword properly, let alone swing it. But you need to understand that the sword offers a more personal touch than a gun. Any fool can shoot, but it takes a true swordsman to slice through his enemies with the blade.”The pupils listened with unfaltering attention as Dongxiang spoke, holding his sheathed katana before him. Not wanting to interrupt the lesson, Zi Han decided to stay back and let Dongxiang continue.“In today’s world, most trained fighters only prepare for hand-to-hand combat, and those with ties to the criminal life are encouraged to use guns. But there are situations where your sword wil