Zi Han sat up on his bed, resting his throbbing head on his arm. The nightmare had awakened a painful memory from his past life, but he still couldn’t remember anything about those people hanging from the tree.Forced to live a dual life in this mortal world, Zi Han found himself caught between two realms, his mind fractured into several fragments, each with a story of its own.“Guan Yu…you were my brother,” he mumbled in the dark, his throat drying up from thirst as the room felt suffocating. Even though Guan Yu’s face was still flashing in his mind, he couldn’t remember their relationship. But every time he thought of his long-forgotten half-brother, it filled him with a sense of unrelenting hate. “Dongxiang told me I was betrayed by my brother, yet I can’t remember anything about you, Guan Yu,” Zi Han mumbled, clenching his cold fists. “Why can’t I remember anything? How long will my memories keep haunting me like nightmares?”Suddenly, Zi Han’s window was thrown open by a strong

The woman stood there dumbstruck, her naked body vulnerable and exposed, yet there was a wild defiance in her eyes. Her face darkened as Zi Han’s bold accusation shattered her dreams, dashing her hopes to pieces.“What do you mean? Have you truly forgotten me?” she questioned in a distraught voice.Zi Han moved the lantern closer to her face and repeated in a firmer tone, “I mean exactly what I said. You are not Lady Ying Lao, but someone else pretending to be my beloved.”“That is so cruel of you, Zhao Long!” She protested, staggering back and covering her naked breasts with her arms. “How can you not recognize your own wife?” she complained, lowering her head in embarrassment and flooring her gaze.But Zi remained unmoved by her antics. He walked closer to her and replied, “I may have lost my old memories, but I can still feel Lady Ying Lao’s warmth in my heart. Her presence feels different, even in my dreams. Whenever I think of her, it fills my soul with warmth and makes me forget

Zi Han kept the tale of his nightly escapade a secret, choosing to trust his instincts instead of relying on others. However, Daji never left his mind, even when he fell asleep. The following evening, Zhen Lee informed Zi Han that the owner of the brewery had agreed to spare a few minutes to meet him while the man running the steel mill was ready to have a discussion with Dongxiang.Pleased with the news, Zi Han lauded Zhen Lee’s efforts and told him to take the rest of the day off. He was going to meet the brewery owner alone to keep things cordial.***Inside the third-floor office of the steel mill in Moakao, Dongxiang was sitting in front of Jakob Wright, the sole owner of all the steel businesses in this district.Two burly men dressed in tank tops were standing beside Jakob while three more armed guards were waiting outside the door.“I see you don’t feel too secure even in your own office,” Dongxiang remarked, eyeing his bodyguards.Jakob wiped the sweat off his forehead and tr

Once the negotiations were over, Zi Han and Dongxiang returned to the Silver Wind mansion to discuss the next part of the plan.On Zi Han’s command, Zhen Lee and Dongxiang joined him in his room upstairs, where he had a large-scale map of Argos pinned to the wall, with the various territories demarcated with different colors. “I bear good news, master. Jakob Wright has agreed to stop sending his steel to the Sand Scorpions. He will be selling the materials to us instead,” Dongxiang announced upon entering.Zi Han nodded in acknowledgment. “That should halt all their new constructions and weaken their defenses as well.”“Indeed, it will,” Dongxiang replied. Zi Han knew no one would bother to question him about his own endeavor, but he decided to reveal his failure instead of hiding it.“The owner of the Red Herring Brewery, Ingrid Veslowe, has refused to cut her ties with the Sand Scorpions. She was more difficult to handle than I anticipated.”Zhen Lee frowned as he heard of Ingrid’s

Zi Han was thrilled with Feng Xiao’s gift. Rare artifacts like these often went for millions of yuan on the black market, and most of the time, they were cheap replicas meant to dupe the commoners.However, as soon as Zi Han held this crystal dragon in his hand, he could feel its powers. There was no doubt in his mind that it was the real deal.Still keeping his eyes on the artifact, Zi Han questioned Feng. “This must have cost a fortune. What do you want in return?”Feng Xiao laughed it off, brushing off his remark. “Not everything has to be a business transaction. I don’t need anything in exchange. It is just a gift to help you become more powerful.”Zi Han pocketed the crystal dragon, his eyes still blazing from the sudden power surge, and lifted his head to look at Feng Xiao again. “I still can’t understand why you would trust me so easily. You barely know anything about me, yet you are ready to support me.”“Come on, Zi Han. You honestly don’t think I would just put all my money