"Hic... Hic...!"

The sound came from an expensive car outside the venue of the shareholders' party.

The driver remained silent, just waiting.

Anh Tuan was covering his face.

His emotions at this moment were at rock bottom.

Feeling foolish.

Feeling like all his efforts were meaningless.

"Sorry, Uncle Duong, for having to see me like this."

He wiped his tears with his hand, his nose still red. His eyes were swollen and red.

Driver Duong simply shook his head.

"You don't have to be embarrassed, young master. If you want to cry, just cry. Holding it in for too long isn't good."

Who hasn't fallen for someone who doesn't love them back?

The sniffles gradually subsided. He had been crying for quite some time.

"Shall we head home now?" Driver Duong turned and asked.

Anh Tuan looked at his phone for a moment, contemplating, then nodded.

"Alright, I still have some business in First World, so heading back early is good."

Driver Duong nodded.

Anh Tuan was quite close to his staff.

He even played First World with a few of them, including Driver Duong.

Although his chest still hurt and his eyes were swollen, he understood Uncle Duong was worried about him.

"Oh, I remember you and young mistress went through the daily activities with me this morning, right?"

"Yes, I just had a few other things to take care of.

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"Your Majesty, the Yaoguai King..."

The Thousand Tails Yaoguai King nodded.

The Rabbit Yaoguai silently followed.

Working with her often led to being silenced, so there was little point in speaking.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The Yaoguai Rabbit scurried off to greet the next person entering the Grand Hall.

Today, the Yaoguai King had met with many people.

No wonder he saw the master resting early last night.

Hmm? This person?

Is another seeking to accept the master as their teacher?

Doesn't seem so... this attire...

They are from the Society In Black.

He kneeling down to pay respects.

"I am No One, disciple of the Heavenly Demon In Black, seeking an audience with the Thousand Tails Yaoguai King."

"I haven't imprisoned Snow Moon, don't worry."

"Huh...!?"

"Alright, you may leave."

With the words of the Yaoguai King, the Yaoguai Rabbit grabbed No One by the sleeve and led him away.

Huh? That was quick?

Uh...?

The Thousand Tails, raising a teacup, took a sip, feeling drained.

"Next person..."

Just saying that was enough.

No One would send a message to Snow Moon.

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Snow Moon will understand that I didn't imprison her for being a spy.

Maintaining a good relationship with the Foreigner's Association is crucial right now, so why would I do otherwise?

The Thousand Tails continued to sigh.

When it comes to matters involving the Foreigner's Association, she has difficulty using her own eyes to see through them.

It's as if an invisible force is blocking her eyes.

At this moment, the Thousand Tails is in the most vulnerable condition.

The assistance of the Foreigner's Association is invaluable.

The next person to step in might be the one the Thousand Tails Yaoguai King least wanted to meet today.

The Heavenly Demon In Black she could meet all day, even encounters with Centipede, Snow Moon, or No One bothered her little.

The biggest variable today was the next person.

A player.

He came for trade as well.

However, being a player, her innate abilities like Haggle Master and Infinite Charisma provided her no advantage.

At this moment, a large and muscular man stepped in.

His face showed middle age.

His hair was a mix of black and white.

He wore armor with a roaring tiger engraved on the chest.

It was Heaven's Pride.

Leader of the Noodle Shop Guild.

Why does his guild have such a name? She have no idea.

He was different from ordinary people; most would perform a ritual of respect.

Since entering, Heaven's Pride did not bow his head at all.

It was somewhat interesting.

But.

If nothing was done, her own authority would be undermined.

"Heaven's Pride, isn't it?"

He nodded.

"So why, upon entering my Grand Hall, do you not bother to show respect?"

"An Emperor does not bow to another Emperor."

Bang.

The Yaoguai Rabbit immediately lay on the ground, covering its head.

Two Yaoguai Generals also felt the colossal pressure emanating from the Yaoguai King.

It was suffocatingly heavy.

However, Heaven's Pride standing before her showed no movement at all.

A golden aura emanated from his body.

"Impressive, isn't it?"

Bang.

Not impressive enough.

The jade pendant at Heaven's Pride's waist shattered.

Fragments fell all over the ground.

"This time, I'll punish you with a fake item; don't think there will be a next time."

At that moment, the Yaoguai Rabbit, standing close to Heaven's Pride, recognized immediately.

"This... This is Emperor's Might!"

"Just a counterfeit." The Thousand Tails Yaoguai King shook her head.

A replica.

The true Emperor's Might would not be destroyed by her pressure.

Heaven's Pride looked at the shattered pendant on the ground.

[Tiger Yaoguai Pendant - Emperor's Might - Replica] - DAMAGED -

[A pendant carved by the second-ranked artisan in the City of Thousand Tails. Based on the image of the Divine Tiger.]

[The pendant is broken, and upon examining the internal patterns, one realizes this is not the type of jade that should have been used. Just a replica.]

[Only effect: When not in an attacking state, prevents any control effects.]

An Epic pendant.

Before being broken by the Thousand Tails Yaoguai King, it didn’t bear the words "replica."

A counterfeit so skillfully made that only by destroying it could one realize it was just a copy.

“That item was made by the artisan Tong Thong. His craftsmanship was extraordinary, though, unfortunately, he was born with a jealous nature.”

“He lived a long time, from the era when the Divine Tiger was alive. Upon learning that the number one artisan of the City of Thousand Tails—then known as the City of the Divine Tiger—was personally given precious jade by the Divine Tiger and requested to create that pendant, he became envious.”

“He swore to himself, 'I will make a pendant a thousand times better than that one,' and furiously set to carving countless replicas.”

“Sadly, none of the pendants could match the one made by that first-ranked artisan.”

“He blamed himself for not having the precious jade and recklessly broke into the workshop of the number one artisan to steal the remaining precious jade the Divine Tiger had gifted him.”

“During the theft, he was accidentally caught, and in his frantic escape, he killed that artisan.”

Heaven's Pride shook his head in frustration.

He had bought it for 25 million gold.

Only to find out it was a fake.

“Thank you, Yaoguai King, for sharing such an interesting story.”

He clasped his hands together in respect to the Yaoguai King.

The Yaoguai King merely nodded.

“Now that you’ve achieved what you wanted, leave.”"I know you didn't come here today to negotiate," said the Thousand Tails Yaoguai King.

Heaven's Pride was taken aback. Then he laughed heartily.

"I've heard the Thousand Tails Yaoguai King is insightful and perceptive, I didn't expect even that to be known."

The Thousand Tails shook his head.

There was no need to use divine sight to discern that.

Someone coming to negotiate would never start with hostility.

Heaven's Pride laughed loudly, feeling quite refreshed.

The Thousand Tails looked at him and, in truth, remembered the figure of another.

Once, there was a Yaoguai King who was just as unrestrained.

Heaven's Pride continued to step forward.

"Stop! You can't come near the Yaoguai King!"

The Yaoguai Rabbit immediately leaped and ran after Heaven's Pride.

Two Yaoguai Generals glanced at Heaven's Pride.

He hadn't even reached the Ninth Tier. No pressure whatsoever.

He couldn't even touch a single hair of the Thousand Tails.

Yet, according to protocol, they still had to raise their weapons aimed at him.

The Thousand Tails Yaoguai King watched Heaven's Pride, waiting to see what he would do.

"I heard the Thousand Tails Yaoguai King is perceptive, stands above ten thousand yaoguais, and is the most beautiful flower of the yaoguais."

"But it turns out, that's just a rumor."

"You...!" The Yaoguai Rabbit snarled, baring his teeth at him.

A rumor? Do you even have eyes?"Dare to disrespect the Yaoguai King, and I'll risk my life against you!"

"I'm Yaoguai Rabbit, the head of the Thousand Tails Yaoguai Fan Club!"

"She's even more than what the rumors say."

"The most beautiful flower in the world !"

Eh?

Well, that's acceptable.

At least you have some discernment.

"Thousand Tails Yaoguai King, I declare, you will be mine! Ha ha ha ha!"

What?

Heaven's Pride laughed heartily.

Despite the menacing aura emanating from everyone in the Grand Hall, except for the Thousand Tails Yaoguai King herself.

"Your words just now are enough for another Yaoguai King to wipe out your entire lineage."

She merely smiled.

"The Yaoguais have a saying."

"With enough power, seize the world."

"Without enough power, the world seizes your life."

"Do you have enough?"

Heaven's Pride pounded his chest firmly, spread his arms, and gazed up at the sky.

"My name is Heaven's Pride."

"What do you think?"