Alex looked at Silva, who was now lowering her head.The daughter of the Acker family—the woman who, just minutes ago, had nearly ordered his execution—was now apologizing.“I misjudged you,” Silva said softly. Her voice was no longer cold, but heavy with regret.“As the young lady of the Provincial Ruler… I acted without fully understanding the situation.”The room fell silent again. Alex merely gave a slight nod.“I don’t mind.”Simple. Without sarcasm. Without satisfaction. It was precisely that calmness that made several elders feel even more pressured.Mr. Acker observed everything with sharp eyes. The more he watched Alex, the more he realized one thing.This young man was not only talented. He possessed a steady heart and an unshakable mentality, even when surrounded by death.A person like this, if he became an enemy, would be extremely dangerous.But if he became family… Mr. Acker took a deep breath as a brilliant idea suddenly appeared in his mind.“Alex.”Everyone straighte

That voice wasn’t loud. Yet it was enough to make several guests on the second floor turn their heads.Han Yi’s eyes were still wide open. His gaze was fixed straight on the young man sitting casually, slowly swirling a glass of wine.That calm, faint smile on his lips hadn’t changed at all since the last time he met Alex.‘Impossible…’His steps halted. His entourage also stopped, confused by the sudden change in their young master’s expression.In front of him… Alex remained seated in a relaxed posture. One hand rested on the table. The other held a wine glass. There wasn’t a single wound on him—only a face full of calm, unwavering confidence.Han Yi’s mind raced.A week ago, he had personally sent a secret message. He had ordered someone from the underworld of Sky Phoenix Province to “take care” of Alex in the remote territory of Dragon Prison.That person was no ordinary figure.Luke, the Leader of the Axe Gang.A shadow ruler whom even several major families were reluctant to pro

The VIP room fell silent in an instant. Even the soft hum of the air conditioner sounded clearer than before.Candra lowered his head slightly, trying to grasp the meaning behind his master’s words.Unlike him, Lori wore a faint smile. She was already accustomed to Alex’s style of play—not destroying things head-on,but building the illusion of victory first, then crushing it in a single move. Just like what Alex had done to her back in the Dragon Prison.Clara looked at Alex for several seconds. Her gaze was calm, yet it was clear she was thinking deeply.“So… you want to raise their expectations first,” she said softly.Alex did not answer immediately. He walked toward the living room sofa and sat down casually. His posture was relaxed, as if they were discussing an ordinary business plan—not the downfall of one of the province’s great families.“Overconfidence,” he said calmly, “is the most effective poison.”Lori crossed her arms and leaned lightly against the wall.“And the Han f

“Don’t be too hasty…” Alex interrupted calmly as he gently took Clara’s arm.But Lori’s gaze remained fixed on several men inside the VIP cabin. Their auras were carefully concealed.However, to someone who had lived in the Dragon Prison for decades… such concealment was, in fact, too conspicuous.“Mid-stage Qi Unification cultivators,” Lori murmured very softly. “Four of them. Two in front, two in the back.”Her tone was calm. Yet a faint killing intent slowly surfaced in her eyes.“My Lord, I’m afraid they may endanger us. I can finish them within three breaths.”She repeated it as if killing four cultivators inside an aircraft was a trivial matter.Candra, who was walking ahead, stiffened unconsciously. Clara narrowed her eyes, observing the other passengers more carefully.However…Alex did not stop walking.He continued ascending the aircraft steps at a relaxed pace. Then, without turning around, he spoke softly.“Lori.”A single call. Yet it was enough to make Lori fall silent i

The scream echoed through the cabin. Several passengers nearly fell into hysteria. A flight attendant even grabbed onto a seat to keep from collapsing.But Alex remained seated, his face as calm as ever. As if the object pulsing inside the golden energy cage was nothing more than a child’s toy.The time bomb continued ticking.5…Clara stared at him sharply. “Alex, are you sure…” She knew. If Alex allowed this, there had to be a reason.“The explosion isn’t even comparable to a mid-level Body Integration Realm punch infused with Qi… Relax.”4…Candra was already standing in the aisle, blocking part of the passengers’ view so they wouldn’t panic further.Lori, on the other hand, smiled faintly. She suspected her young master was simply toying with the fear of everyone on the plane—just like the expression he wore when playing with his opponents.The crippled hijacker stared at the bomb with a pale face, yet still tried to laugh.“You… you’re all going to die! AND WE’LL DIE TOGE—”3…Al