Frederick was astonished to discover that his consciousness was linked to the ring he held. With a mere thought, the ring had absorbed the Spirit Vessel.It was a spatial ring—no wonder Sylvester referred to it as a spirit ring. Even Frederick, well-versed in the world of cultivation, had never encountered such a treasure for spatial storage. He promptly stored his silver needles as well.This spirit ring would undoubtedly make his life much more convenient. After securing the Violet Spirit Vessel, Frederick swiftly departed the Monroe family's cruise ship and made his way to the station to catch a bus back to Jenaire City.As night fell, Frederick arrived in Jenaire City.Gazing at the brightly lit cityscape, a wave of emotion washed over him. He had believed he might never return, yet here he was, destined to remain for another year or so. With phone stores closed for the night, Frederick couldn't buy a new device. His first instinct was to visit Tyger's house to check on Sca

The man's grip tightened in Scarlett's hair as he shoved her face toward the urine-soaked floor."Lick it, damn you!" he commanded.Scarlett's fists clenched in fury, but she knew better than to resist. With every ounce of strength, she pushed her head upward. The man was no match for her raw power. He struggled to maintain control and his frustration mounted.He released her hair and began stomping on her head with his heavy boots, each blow delivered with vicious intent.Though wracked with pain, Scarlett refused to retaliate, just bracing herself against the onslaught.The others witnessed this one-sided assault and began to heckle their companion."What a loser!""Can't even handle a woman who won't fight back, huh?""What a pathetic excuse for a man."Fueled by alcohol and the sting of their insults, the man's rage intensified. He snatched a fire extinguisher from the wall and advanced on Scarlett with a menacing glint in his eyes. With a grunt of exertion, he swung

"They're holding Jacob and Uncle Tyger hostage to force me to clean toilets and endure this humiliation," Scarlett confessed, her cheeks burning with shame. Frederick's blood boiled with anger. It was clear now why Scarlett had suffered such degradation—they were using Tyger and Jacob as leverage against her. Tyger and Jacob had been injured protecting him, so their current predicament was inextricably linked to him."Where are these people? I'll find them," he sa, his fists clenching.Scarlett shook her head. "I don't know exactly. They only have Rex watching me here at the bar. He's the one who should know where they're being held." A cold fury settled over Frederick. Rex had betrayed Scarlett, aligning himself with her enemies to torment her.In their world, such treachery was unforgivable. "We'll get Rex to talk," Frederick said. He led Scarlett out of the restroom and into the main bar area and instructed her to find a place to hide. He then strode confidently toward

The remaining thugs opted to wait for Rex to assess the situation. They had only been with him for about two months, but they had already witnessed his exceptional fighting skills.Despite his crippled leg, he could easily take on five or six opponents. One could only imagine how formidable he had been in his prime.By now, the onlookers had gathered around, captivated by the unfolding drama. Never had they seen someone so audacious as to single-handedly challenge the establishment's authority. Within moments, a group of machete-wielding thugs burst through the doors.They shouted, "Everyone out! We have some business to handle!"Recognizing the arrival of the bar's boss, the onlookers scrambled to escape, not wanting to be caught in the ensuing chaos. In a matter of minutes, only the thugs, Frederick, and Scarlett hiding in a corner.Rex limped into the bar supported by his entourage of thugs. His leg was broken by Frederick in a previous encounter which had left him with a per

"Betrayal and treachery deserve a double dose of pain! I'll cut you twice!" Frederick growled, plunging another blade into Rex's chest before he could even catch his breath."For turning your back on your boss and siding with the enemy, I'll cut you thrice! There will be no mercy!"Rex attempted to speak, but he was too weak, and blood trickled from the corners of his mouth. The thugs stood frozen, their faces ashen with horror at the brutal display. They were small-time crooks, used to petty violence and brawling, but this level of violence was beyond anything they had ever witnessed. Seeing Frederick's punishment in action chilled them to the bone. It was a stark reminder of the dangerous path they had chosen. One misstep, and they could be the next victim.Understanding that these men were merely foot soldiers, Frederick fixed them with an icy glare. "Get out of my sight! If I see any of you again, there will be no mercy." Terrified by Frederick's booming voice, the thugs