Daisy had no idea what Peterson Bright was really after, but she kept her tone polite."What kind of business did you want to discuss, Mr. Peterson?"Peterson Bright looked her over. "I hear Hill Group recently launched three cosmeceutical products that are selling extremely well. They're the reason your company has grown so quickly. I'm here to buy the formulas. Name your price. Hill Group may be doing well, but you can't compare with the Peterson family. You'd be better off letting us take those products further."Daisy's expression cooled. "Then you clearly haven't come to negotiate in good faith. Hill Group has no intention of selling those formulas. I'm afraid you'll leave disappointed."Peterson Bright frowned. He hadn't expected her to refuse. "Think carefully. The Peterson family could take those products nationwide—even worldwide—in no time. Could you do that? You might spend your whole life trying and never get there. Agree to sell, and you can name your price.""If that's a

"Found you at last. Are these the sects that have been hunting you?"At the familiar voice, Levi Nelson and the other two nearly burst into tears. Relief came with a sting of guilt. Adrian had come to save them, and they'd doubted whether he would."Who are you?" Nathan Whitmore frowned. "This doesn't concern you, kid. Stay out of it if you know what's good for you."Ralph Gallagher laughed. "You wanted to know who we found that herb for? There he is—Mr. Grant!"Levi Nelson and Curtis Turner nodded.Adrian Hayes looked Adrian up and down, contempt plain on his dark face. "Him? He's about my son's age. You call him an expert? Are you blind? Kid, don't say we didn't give you a chance. Get lost, and we'll let you live."Curtis Turner sighed. "I'm warning you four: leave while you can. Mr.Doyle destroyed the entire Xavier temple by himself. Even together, you aren't a match for him. Why get yourselves killed?"The four leaders looked Adrian over again and scoffed."This kid? Is that suppo

At the center of the battlefield, Adrian blazed with golden light, as dazzling as a rising sun.A torrent of spiritual energy poured from him. The sky darkened, Big Mountain shook, and the crushing pressure made it hard to breathe.“Old man, let’s see you take this.”Adrian brought his palm down in a sweeping strike, shattering Curtis North’s attack. Then he slapped Curtis across the face.With a scream, Curtis flew into the air, unable to put up the slightest resistance.Before he could land, Adrian rushed after him and slapped him again.“Who the hell do you think you are, coveting what’s mine?”Curtis screamed. Another slap followed.“Threatening me, too? You think being on the Peak Rankings makes you special?”Smack!“I’ll beat you so bad your own mother won’t recognize you!”Smack!“Still feel like showing off? Still want to kill me?”What followed was a sight no one would forget.Curtis spent the whole time flying through the air while Adrian punched and kicked him from below. F

Drew Thompson snorted and leaped forward, driving his fist at the figures across from him. Pale white energy gathered around the blow, forming a massive tiger claw in midair. It smashed through every attack coming his way.The moment Drew landed, three black-robed figures rushed him.He met them with both fists and sent all three flying. The other seven surged forward in their place, conjuring a storm of blood-red weapons that bore down on him.Their relentless attacks were getting on Drew’s nerves. He kept swinging, then seized an opening and kicked the nearest figure hard. The blow interrupted their assault, leaving both sides at a brief standstill.“Who the hell are you? Why are you helping a smuggler like Wayne Richards?”Wayne grinned at him. “Heh. You want to drag me before a military tribunal, Drew Thompson? You’d have to catch me first. With the Black-Robed Envoys here, you won’t be arresting anyone. You might die right here!”Drew glared at the ten robed figures, frustrated.

Vincent Richards spat out his cigarette and raised an arm to block.“You crazy girl! We haven’t seen each other in ages, and you try to kill me the moment we meet?”“Save it. Fight!”Ruby Sanders was fast and agile, every strike aimed to kill. Vincent had no choice but to bring up his saber.“You know you can’t beat me, but you pick a fight every time. Don’t you ever get tired of it?”Ruby said nothing. She only moved faster.The soldiers of Azure Dragon Hall and Vermilion Bird Hall seemed used to the two of them fighting on sight. Some even cheered for their respective commanders.Vincent blocked another strike and sent a burst of force through his blade, knocking Ruby back.“That’s enough, Ruby Sanders. Don’t forget we have a mission!”“A few rounds won’t take long. Come on!”She thrust her spear at him again.Vincent could only keep fighting, careful not to hurt her. Their exchanges grew faster. Ruby pressed the attack, while Vincent countered each move until he spotted an opening