“I understand.” Madelyn nodded. “Alright now, you’re free to go. I haven’t slept well for the past few days, so I’m going to take a nap in my room." Yaroslav stood up. He did not know if he could fall asleep, but apart from taking a nap, there was nothing else he could do. He returned to his room and lay on the bed, but could not fall asleep. It had been many years since he last felt such anxiety. He closed his eyes, and a million thoughts flashed through his mind. Suddenly, as if reminded of something, he jumped off of his bed. A few days ago, Thomas came and told him about James’ strength. He told him that he would certainly die at James’ hands. However, he also said in the end that he could survive if he thought of a way. “Could it be…?” Yaroslav thought of a possibility. Thomas must have been hinting at something. He was reminding him to cooperate with James to survive. Yaroslav would not have thought so if it was anyone else telling him this. However, this wa
In the suburbs of the Capital… A convoy stopped at the foot of a hill. Three people got off the convoy. They were James, Thea, and Maxine. James pointed at a courtyard at the foot of the hill and said, “This is the Sullivans’ residence. Let’s get moving.” Then, he walked toward the Sullivans’ residence with Thea and Maxine following close behind. Soon, they arrived at there. Before they even knocked on the door, the door opened, and a twenty-year-old-looking man walked out. He was Skylar Sullivan, a disciple of the Sullivans’ main branch and Maxine’s suitor. Skylar was playing around with a pair of car keys in his hand. Noticing there was someone by the door, he unconsciously lifted his head. Upon seeing James and the others, a shiver ran down his spine. He stumbled back into the courtyard and screamed at the top of his lungs, “Help, James is here!” News of James defeating the Johnstons’ Patriarch had spread. Now, they knew of James’ unrivaled strength. Hearing Skyl
After a brief moment of thought, Zaiden said, “Let’s discuss inside.” Saying that, he glanced at the surrounding Sullivans and ordered, “You’re dismissed.” “Understood.” Then, the Sullivans’ martial artists left. “Please,” Zaiden personally welcomed James in. James did not expect the Patriarch of the Sullivans to acquiesce this easily. He was even prepared to resort to violence if the Sullivans remained tight-lipped. They entered the Sullivans’ mansion. In the living room… A servant served James and the others tea. James looked at Zaiden and said, “I believe it’s time for you to answer my question.” Zaiden remained silent. He stared at James puzzledly and asked, “Before answering your question, I’d like to ask you something.” “Ask away.” Zaiden asked, “Two months ago, you were but an insignificant martial artist. How did you become this strong in such a short amount of time? Did the Cadens steal the paintings from the other three families? Have you unraveled the
The three of them were shocked by Zaiden’s words. “Yes…” Zaiden asked, “He’s too strong. If he wasn’t this strong, he wouldn’t have the ambition to conquer the world.” James knew that Yaakov Johnston, Grand Patriarch of the Johnstons, was 160 years old. Even ordinary people could live up to a hundred years if they pay attention to their health, let alone martial artists. If Callan Maverick managed to escape back then, he would only be around 140 years old now. There’s a possibility that he’s still alive. Seventh-rank a hundred years ago at the age of forty? He had to be a genius. Now that a hundred years have passed, he must have made a breakthrough into the eighth rank. Thinking about this, he took a deep breath. Maxine asked, “What else do you know about Mr. Gabriel?” Zaiden shook his head slightly and said, “He’s a mysterious man. The Sullivans know little about him. I only know that he cultivates True Frost Energy, albeit through a flawed cultivation method. This caus
“Madelyn Gabriel,” a voice came. Madelyn knew that she could not simply head over to the Emperor’s Mansion. So, she got her hands on Thea’s number and gave her a call. Hearing this, Thea froze. James asked, “What’s wrong?” Thea whispered, “It’s Madelyn.” Stunned, Maxine furrowed her eyebrows and wondered, “Why would she call at such a time?” Thea switched the call to speaker mode and asked, “Why did you call?” “Is James there?” “No, he’s not. I can deliver your message to him.” “No, I have to speak with James personally.” Thea looked at James. James said, “I’m right here.” Madelyn said, “Let’s not speak over the phone. We should find a secluded place to meet. After all, informants are everywhere in the Capital nowadays. I don’t want anyone to know that I’m meeting you. Send me a message once you’ve decided on the time and place.” Beep… Thea asked, “Why did Madelyn call all of a sudden?” After thinking, Maxine said, “Yaroslav must have been intimidated afte
It was Delilah Kimberly, daughter of General Kimberly of the Southern Plains, and a famous actress. As far as James could remember, she seemed to be a renowned figure in the entertainment industry. However, he could not understand why she would be here singing in a bar. “Are you acquainted with her?” Maxine asked, seeing James’ expression upon noticing the woman on the stage. “Yes…” James said, “She’s the daughter of a general of the Southern Plains. His father was killed in combat during a mission.” “Oh.” Delilah walked up the stage. She was wearing a revealing dress, through which her white lace bustier top could be seen. The crowd erupted into an uproar. “Delilah!” “Delilah Kimberly!” “Twerk your *ss!” The screams and the obscene remarks reverberated throughout the bar, and the atmosphere was pushed to the climax. However, Delilah only smiled. She began to sing, and it was music to the ears. Then, she finished singing. Just as she was about to leave the sta
James shook his head and said, “We’ll wait and see.” The meeting with Madelyn was a matter of great significance. He could not mess things up for something as trivial as this. On the stage, Delilah hurriedly got up. She lowered her head and apologized profusely. However, Habib could not care less. Things were the way he wanted. The lower Delilah hung her head, the louder the shouts of the crowd were. Habib reached out and grabbed Delilah’s dress. In an instant, her dress was torn apart. Her fair and delicate skin was exposed for all to see. Panicking, she hurriedly covered her body. “Hahaha!” “What a nice figure.” Seeing this, James could no longer restrain himself. He leaped from the second floor and landed steadily on the stage. His feet landed, and the stage shook slightly. “What?” The crowd was dumbfounded. What the hell? Did he just leap from the second floor? James was wearing a large-sized jacket and a black cap. After all, he was trying to cover his trac
After hanging up the phone, James helped Delilah up and said, “Let’s go.” “Mhm.” Delilah nodded and left the bar alongside James. Meanwhile, Maxine followed close behind. After leaving the bar, James pulled his phone out and called Madelyn. “I’m sorry, the number you have dialed is not available.” James frowned. “Huh, weird…” Maxine said, “The dynamics in the Capital are complex. All families and forces have informants everywhere. It’s only natural for her to be extra cautious. After all, she’ll be dead if she’s discovered. Let’s return for now and wait for another opportunity to show itself.” James did not think much about it. Looking at Delilah, he asked, “Have you eaten?” Delilah shook her head. James brought her to a nearby restaurant and requested a private room. In the private room, James asked, “What happened? How did you end up singing at a bar?” Delilah was still wearing James’ jacket. Taking a sip of a glass of warm water, she said, “My family went ban