While Vik is busy with his new disciple, something is happening in the underworld of Azure Mountain city. In a basement of an unknown building, Lin Chen sits in a chair, watching his men. Silas is also there, relaxed in a comfortable sofa chair.

  **Pov: Lin Chen**

  I don't know why, but my plans have not been going well lately. First, Lu Xiaoran, whom I killed with my own hands, mysteriously survived and returned with a white-haired joker who calls himself Lu Xiaoran's master.

  As soon as they came back, they sabotaged my plans. Now my goal of acquiring land in those Azure Mountain villages is ruined. Not only do I have to return the land, but any chance of building a relationship with those villagers is gone too.

  I still remember when Lu Xiaoran crashed my party and humiliated me. I can still feel his punches on my face. That brought back some very bad memories from my past, when I was weak, and Lu Xiaoran's student group used to beat me like a punching bag.

  I will never forget that humiliation. The first time I awakened my Heavenly Bead power, I vowed I would never be humiliated again. Now, here I am, beaten by my old bully. That thought makes my blood boil.

  I need to act. The opportunity in Azure Mountain can help me improve my Heavenly Bead. This bead is my greatest asset. Since I awakened it, I can heal from any injuries and see hidden details in every object.

  Because of this ability, I can clearly see the path to evolve my talent and martial spirit. The dragon egg I found was due to this ability; otherwise, people might have mistaken it for a bird egg. Now that same egg is a dragon cub. I named her Amy. She is my companion and was with me when I killed Lu Xiaoran. She played a crucial role in the fight, assisting me in bypassing Lu Xiaoran's bodyguard, Roman.

  But now, she’s not with me. A few days ago, I gathered some important materials for her further evolution, and now she is hibernating, evolving into something stronger. Once she emerges, my strength will soar to new heights.

  I also had another ally, Sherry, from the Nascent Soul realm. She came to me with an invitation to the Infinite Horizon Academy. At first, I was shocked; this academy is the best on the continent and one of the top in the world.

  But then, after hearing her interest in my talent, I realized this place could offer me another opportunity. I asked her to wait a few days since I still needed to secure the treasure in those Azure Mountains. She agreed and even offered her help.

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  I really like her, and who wouldn’t want help from a beauty with silver hair and a stunning figure? Plus, she is a Nascent Soul realm expert. With her help, I managed to make my business rivals submit to me. She didn’t mind getting her hands dirty as long as I didn't ask her to kill anyone innocent.

  With her assistance, I even trapped Lu Xiaoran's mother and had her jailed. But now Sherry is missing. I can't contact her. I’ve tried searching for her and asked the Infinite Academy for help, but they also can't locate her.

  She’s been missing since that party where Lu Xiaoran broke in and fought with me. I know this isn’t a mere coincidence. Lu Xiaoran’s master, Vik, surely had a hand in this. Now I’m alone; most of my allies are unavailable.

  As I was lost in thought, Silas spoke. He slowly got up and said, “Little Lin, stressing too much at your age isn’t good. You should enjoy your youth.”

  Not wanting to joke, I replied seriously, “Uncle Silas, I'm not worrying for nothing. I’m facing an enemy stronger than me, one with even stronger support. You know Sherry is a Nascent Soul realm expert, but she has been missing since that party. This is the work of Lu Xiaoran and his master.”

  Silas replied, “Don’t worry, child. These matters are just teenagers playing vengeance. We will handle it like we have with everyone else in the past.”

  I didn’t like his careless tone. Silas is like a kind uncle to me, someone I got to know after my father vanished. He is the vice mayor of this city and said my father was his drinking partner back when he was just another face in the crowd.

  With his kindness, I’ve assisted him many times, and he’s helped me even more, quietly managing my legal matters using his position. But I think he’s getting overconfident now, underestimating the situation.

  So I said, “Uncle Silas, you’re underestimating this situation. The enemy clearly has a greater background than us. As long as Lu Xiaoran has Vik’s support, we can't defeat him. I’m sure you realize Vik is hiding his strength. I think he is at the Peak Nascent Soul realm; he might even be at the Soul Forming realm.”

  Upon hearing this, Silas laughed and said, “Nephew, I'm not underestimating the enemy. You are underestimating yourself. Your background is far stronger than Lu Xiaoran and his family. This whole Azure Mountain city pales in comparison.”

  I wanted to argue but then noticed several individuals in dark clothes appearing out of thin air in the basement. I immediately became alert, but Silas raised his hand and said, “Relax, Little Chen. These are just servants who came to help.”

  Confused, I asked, “Uncle, who are these people and whose servants are they?”

  Silas replied, “These people are guards from the Lin family. They came at my request. They were your father’s servants but are now yours.”

  Seeing my confused expression, he smiled and said, “Lin Chen, it’s time for you to know your true identity. I promised your father, Long, not to reveal this until the right moment, but now I believe it’s time. Lin Chen, you are the heir of the Lin family from Cloud Heaven city.”