When the muscular man, Egon, made his challenge, the bystanders immediately started talking."Egon is at it again. Everyone knows he's the record holder for weightlifting at our gym.""Yeah, I even heard he was specially invited to join the weightlifting team.""This skinny guy definitely won't accept the challenge."Listening to the chatter, Egon wore a proud expression.He was certain the young man in front of him would not dare accept the bet, leaving him with no choice but to pay up.Weightlifting? Chase smiled, looking at Egon as if he were a fool."Kid, do you have the guts to compete with me? If you’re a man, say something. If not, I won’t ask for much, just a thousand dollars," Egon taunted."I’ll compete with you, but let’s change the bet. If you win, I’ll give you a thousand dollars. If you lose, I don’t want your money. You just need to apologize to me in public," Chase replied calmly while smiling.Not only was Egon taken aback by Chase's agreement, but the bystand
Someone even slapped themselves to make sure they were not dreaming.Egon could not believe his eyes either and kept slapping his own face. The pain clearly reminded him that this was no dream.As Chase set the barbell down and walked over, Egon started to back away."You need to apologize now," Chase said calmly."I... I'm sorry. I misunderstood you," Egon stammered. He knew that if he did not apologize, someone with Chase’s strength could seriously injure or kill him with a single punch.He realized how foolish it had been to think he could teach this man a lesson.Seeing that Egon had apologized, Chase did not press the issue further. After all, this was Fenton's gym.He turned and left the gym, leaving the crowd with his back.Walking down the street, Chase noticed people glancing at him. It was already autumn, and he was still in shorts and a T-shirt. It was not just the clothes on his body as even all the clothes he had stored in his Dragon Emerald were summer attire.He
Upon hearing Annie's request, the sales assistant's eyes lit up. Serving such a high-profile customer would undoubtedly mean a significant commission.She immediately began clearing the store.In reality, apart from the couple, Chase was the only other customer in the store. The sales assistant rushed over to Chase, "Sir, the store has been reserved. You have to leave now."Before Chase could respond, Wren interjected, "Sydney, this gentleman has already shown interest in this outfit. Can he try it on before leaving?" Wren pleaded.Sydney glanced at the outfit in Wren's hands and then at Chase.With a look of disdain, she said, "Don't bother trying it on. This outfit costs 12 grand. This poor guy can't afford it anyway. Wren, you only managed to intern here because our boss did you a favor. "Get him out of here. If Ms. Kayden gets angry, even I won't be able to protect you."Hearing Annie's name, Wren panicked but still insisted, "Sydney, he's just trying on one outfit. It'll b
Even the two sales assistants were envious upon hearing Annie's offer. Chase could secure such a reward simply by accompanying her to a birthday party! It was enough to make anyone green with envy.To everyone's surprise, Chase coldly said, "Get lost."Annie froze on the spot, and the two sales assistants were equally stunned.The man beside Annie shouted in a shrill voice, "Do you even know who you're talking to? This is the third daughter of the Kayden family, a family most people in Capital City can only dream of associating with! "How dare you disrespect her? Do you even want to continue to mingle in Capital City?"The man seemed more enraged than Annie herself."How ridiculous. If you choose to debase yourself, that's your business. Don't assume everyone else is like you," Chase replied. Without waiting for a reaction, he walked past them to Wren."I'll take ten of these outfits.""What?" Wren was momentarily confused."Is there not enough stock?" Chase asked, puzzled.
When Chase returned to the gym, Fenton had already come back. Seeing Chase, Fenton hurriedly and respectfully invited him upstairs.On the second floor, Fenton's two disciples had already woken up. Although their faces were still bruised, their true energy had become much stronger, indicating significant progress.Their attitudes toward Chase had drastically changed. Now, they greeted him with utmost respect, calling him 'Master' and even serving him beverages without any embarrassment."Tell me, what was the outcome of your visit?" Chase asked, waving the two disciples away before addressing Fenton.Fenton looked ashamed, and he hesitated for a moment before speaking honestly, "Master Collins, I went to the Salvatores' residence today. I didn't even get through the door before their people stopped me outside. Eventually, they even drove me away."Seeing Chase's expression darkening, Fenton quickly added, "Although I didn’t get inside the Salvatores' main gate, I managed to get a
Chase's arrival went unnoticed by the attendees. He casually took a glass of wine from a server and moved to a corner, quietly waiting for the main guest of the banquet to arrive.While Chase intended to keep a low profile, someone else had different plans."I didn't expect you to sneak in here. Weren't you acting all high and mighty yesterday? So why are you here now?" a mocking voice called out from a group of three men.Chase turned to see the same man he had encountered at the mall the previous day. Not wanting to engage, Chase prepared to walk away."Mason, who is he? Why did he catch your attention?" one of the man's companions asked."Yeah, Mason. Now that you've caught the eye of the Kayden family's third daughter, your future is bright. Don't forget about us when you're successful," another added.Without waiting for Mason to respond, the two companions moved to block Chase's path."Hey, kid. Mason asked you a question. Answer him."Seeing this, Chase stopped, a smile
"Get lost!" Chase smoothly dodged Annie's grasp and uttered those two words coldly.Annie's smile instantly vanished. Feeling somewhat insecure, she asked, "You didn't come here for me?""Do you think you're that important? Stop dreaming," Chase replied, prepared to move past her as she tried to keep pestering him."Do you know where you are? What happened yesterday in the mall was one thing, but today, you dare insult me in Kayden Manor? Are you looking for trouble?" Annie's voice grew louder, catching the attention of several guests.The man who had been with Annie earlier quickly walked over. "Kid, being noticed by my sister is already a great honor for you. I advise you not to be ungrateful and just comply with her."He spoke confidently, clearly accustomed to his sister's whims.Hearing the man's words, Chase realized this was the protagonist of the banquet—Alan Kayden, the eldest son of the Kayden family.Looking at the man in his early 30s with the aura of a true master of marti
After three muffled thuds, everyone thought Chase was done for.Instead, Chase said coldly, "Since you're busy now, I'll come back later."He then turned to leave."Huh?" The crowd then noticed that it was not Chase but the three guards who were lying on the ground. Everyone turned their attention back to Chase."Kid, who exactly are you?" Alan finally realized something was wrong. He leaped forward and blocked Chase's path."You hurt the Kaydens' guards and think you can just leave? Dream on."Alan lunged at Chase, aiming a claw-like hand at his waist."Mr. Kayden himself is making a move. That kid is done for.""Yeah, everyone in Capital City knows that Mr. Kayden's Dragon Claw Technique is unrivaled among his peers. Even if that kid could defeat three meridian-opening masters, he won't stand a chance against Mr. Kayden, a true master of martial arts."The onlookers were curious about how Chase managed to beat three meridian-opening masters. Now, they were watching with eyes