All Chapters of Return Of The Legendary Overlord: Chapter 81
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Whispers from the past
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
Under the silver moon
This fateful reunion left Zi Han speechless. He had a million questions bubbling in his mind, but the only thing he could think of right now was holding Lady Ying Lao closer to his heart. As the night darkened and the red foxes cackled in the distant woods, Zi Han felt time stop around him. Inside the room, the solitude intensified his longing, and he held her tighter. With every breath, Zi Han’s heart raced louder and still louder, till he could no longer stop his fingers from trembling. Although he barely remembered anything from his past life, Lady Ying Lao’s face was always in his mind, and now that he had seen her from up close, he wanted this moment to last forever.Lady Ying Lao lay her head to rest on Zi Han’s chest, her soft breathing filling the dimly lit room as she savored his presence.“I have spent decades without your touch. But I knew you would find me one day,” she whispered in her honeyed voice. “You have no idea how much I have missed you, Zhao.”Zi Han held her ti
The celestial enchantress
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
The Huli Jing’s Promise
There were plenty of old legends that claimed a Huli Jing could bestow great fortunes to the one she favored and even grant him wishes beyond the mortal realm. However, the tales also advised caution against the more deceptive ones who only lived to torment men and trick them into submission with their wily charms.Zi Han stopped at the door, his mind caught between trusting the Huli Jing again or choosing caution over blind faith. “How do I know you aren’t trying to trick me again?” he finally asked, the distrust clear in his tempered voice.The Huli Jing calmly replied, “I have already tried to deceive you once and learned my lesson. I promise I do not harbor any ill intentions anymore. Just give me a chance to atone for my mistakes.”Zi Han slowly turned around and looked her in the eye. She stood there silently, as still as a statue. If she wanted, she could easily use her powers to prevent Zi Han from leaving, but instead, she chose to let him do as he pleased.After thinking fo
Trade negotiations
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
A hard nut to crack
While Dongxiang finished dealing with Jakob, Zi Han arrived at the brewery to negotiate with its owner, Ingrid Veslowe.Instead of meeting inside the brewery, Ingrid’s men escorted Zi Han to a posh apartment a few blocks away. There, the rest of the Black Dragons were asked to wait outside while the guards frisked Zi Han, checking him for weapons and hidden gadgets.After a thorough search, Zi Han was finally allowed to enter.“Please take off your mask,” Ingrid’s chief security officer instructed.But Zi Han refused. “You have already checked me outside. Are you really that afraid of a dragon mask?”“There are rules in this—”“It is quite all right if our guest feels uncomfortable showing his face. Perhaps he doesn’t know basic courtesy or possess any sense of fashion,” Ingrid interrupted, speaking in a heavy foreign accent. As she turned around, Zi Han saw that she wasn’t from around these parts. Her trimmed eyebrows and dyed locks made her look like some kind of model, and her wais
Territorial expansion
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
Feng Xiao’s gift
Having completed his discussions, Zi Han was on the way back to his villa when he got a call from Feng Xiao again. He quickly drove into the driveway and threw the key to his butler before grabbing the phone.“It’s been a while, Zi Han,” Feng Xiao began in his friendliest voice. “I hope things are going well.”“Everything is great. Just been busy lately,” Zi Han replied.“Let’s cut to the chase, then,” Feng Xiao responded. “What have you thought about my offer?”“I have decided to take part in the tournament. Your words were quite convincing,” Zi Han replied.Feng Xiao smiled from ear to ear as he imagined the look on his father’s face as a newcomer would upset all his calculations and topple his old ideas. “I am glad you made the sensible choice. Welcome to the club!” Although Zi Han had already gotten the memo that there was a rift between Feng Xiao and his father, he was still unsure how Feng Xiao intended to leverage him to gain the upper hand. A simple martial arts tournament,
Rank advancement
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
The initiation
A couple of days later, the short autumn break ended, and Zi Han returned to campus along with the rest of his friends. Kwang seemed in unusually high spirits since he had suddenly become popular in college after posting pictures from Bridgette’s exclusive party online. Even though he had only been invited because of Zi Han, everyone thought he was now close with the popular kids.Suyin, too, looked cheerful for a change, a sharp contrast to her usually gloomy and bitter demeanor. Even Zi Han was puzzled to see her smiling at random things and skipping to class like a jolly new fresher. “What’s up with her?” Zi Han whispered, nudging Kwang.“You don’t know yet?” Kwang grinned like a fool and squinted his eyes mischievously. “My little cousin is swooning over the Governor’s son. She thinks Feng Xiao is actually going to ask her out on a date soon.”Suyin overheard the conversation, and it made her blush like a cherry. “Just stop making up stories like that!” she reprimanded, struttin