No.1 Supreme Warrior by Moneto

Chapter 501
Selena rolled her eyes at her mother before returning to her house as well.

“So much money and that happens to be the George family, you know. They are wealthier than our Taylor family. He actually…” Fiona frowned while she watched the couple’s attitude. It seemed it would be slightly difficult if she wanted to pull the whole ordeal off.

However, her heart felt incredible when she thought about the George family’s assets. She truly could not understand how jackie could be that foolish since he would be able to marry another beautiful wife on top of getting so much money. How could he not agree to such a wonderful offer?

Although Joan already promised her that she would help talk to him, she understood her son very well so she never exactly did.

Instead, it was Ben and Xena who both shamelessly came to talk to jackie the next morning. This made jackie feel even more confused about them.

Selena instead behaved slightly more normal and calm the following couple of days. She returned home punctually every day.

Similarly, jackie did nothing much too since he would only sit around in the courtyard leisurely the following days. Ivan was immensely disappointed when he spent days on end spying on the mansion to spot jackie and the wealthy lady, dating.

Old Master Taylor’s birthday was soon approaching and Neil’s men did not notice jackie buying any luxurious gifts for the Old Master.

Just the night before Old Master Taylor’s birthday, Ivan and Neil were both drinking together.

“That’s odd, why didn’t jackie or the wealthy lady move in even after they bought that mansion? I kept a lookout as much as I could during the day and night as well. Godd*mmit, I am exhausted from the constant lookout but I never noticed jackie ever returning to the mansion ever again!” Ivan frowned and said, “Wasn’t this mansion bought to be their love nest so they could date in private?”

“That wealthy lady is incredibly rich and ninety million dollars isn’t a lot of money to her. Could jackie have asked her to buy that mansion for him so he could use it to gift to Old Master Taylor during his seventieth birthday?” After some thought, Neil said, “My men had been following jackie around for a couple of days now and they too had not noticed jackie buying anything expensive. He was basically just going to and from work every day.”

“It’s very likely though since jackie isn’t a fool. If the mansion happens to be his dating spot with that wealthy lady, he would know it’s easy for them to be caught by you guys since it’s literally just opposite Taylor’s family home. Besides, the possibility of them running into you guys would be extremely high when they enter or exit the mansion anyway! Hence, I presume that the mansion was a gift jackie begged the lady for so he could then use it as a gift for Old Master Taylor! It seems their dating spot would be at a different location!”

Ken began to make assumptions as he said, “As for Young Master Ivan running into them previously though, the woman was just checking the place out since it’s only natural for her to want to check out a new place she had just bought, right!”

“Yeah!” Ivan nodded and said, “If that’s the case, jackie will no doubt be able to butter up to Old Master Taylor tomorrow and he wouldn’t be exiled from the Taylor family then. It seems we will have to wait for at least two days before getting Xena to make a move on him again.”

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“Honey, have you prepared a gift for Grandpa’s seventieth birthday tomorrow? You’ve been going to work every day and I didn’t notice you bringing any gifts back. You know, tomorrow happens to be Grandpa’s seventieth birthday right!” Selena could not help herself from asking as she laid in bed at night.

“I’ve prepared it way before this already. Grandpa will no doubt love it!” jackie chuckled calmly.

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Selena frowned after hearing jackie said that. Could the gift jackie mentioned be the mansion? Could that mean jackie actually won the auction for that mansion? However, the Drake family never gave jackie advanced pay though. Could that be a gift from the wealthy lady to jackie and that was jackie’s gift for her grandpa?

Selena would not look down on jackie even if he became a sugar baby just for the sake of staying in the Taylor family because she had already decided that even if jackie could not fulfill his promises and was not acknowledged by the Taylor family, she would still stay by his side. She believed if they do not have money, they could make money together instead of using such methods to make money just for the sake of being acknowledged by the Taylor family.

Not to mention, if news of jackie being a sugar baby broke out, Old Master Taylor might actually be incredibly furious about it. He would rather not accept a mansion if that was the case since he would feel incredibly ashamed of it.

“Oh, that’s right honey, I’m planning to give you a surprise tomorrow night!”

She did not expect jackie to say that after pondering about something for a brief moment.

“Really? It would be extremely surprising for me if you could bring the gift along with the ten million dollars for Ivan tomorrow!” Selena chuckled bitterly. She did not probe deeper about the gift he prepared for Old Master Taylor was since she would eventually find out tomorrow.

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Fiona and everyone else got up early the next morning.

“Dress better and don’t embarrass us since it is Old Master Taylor’s seventieth birthday today. Old Master Taylor even personally gave us a call yesterday to have us arrive earlier!”

Fiona started rushing everyone early in the morning.

At this moment, jackie was dressed in a suit he had just bought yesterday. He looked even more stunning than before.

“Yes, this suit is not bad. Truly, a more expensive suit would feel different when a person puts it on!” Fiona nodded satisfyingly before asking jackie, “Oh, that’s right jackie, where’s the gift you’re planning to give the old master? You wouldn’t have not prepared anything didn’t you?”

Fiona dimmed when she noticed jackie’s empty hands as she said, “We didn’t prepare anything you know. Since you’re giving a ten million dollars worth of a gift and we’re a family so we are able to save on bringing one. You can’t embarrass us now, okay!”

jackie chuckled calmly as he replied, “Oh, mother-in-law, don’t you worry. The gift is already prepared since it’s not that big, I’m able to carry it in my pocket!”

“That small?” Fiona glanced at jackie as she wondered if he was bringing a disappointing gift and claiming it to be luxurious? Or else, how could such an item fit in his pocket?”

“It is indeed quite small!” jackie nodded.

“ jackie, are you sure the value of your gift is worth ten million? We didn’t prepare anything and you’re going to be the representative of our family, okay?”

Andrew was also dressed in branded clothing. He even got his hair done yesterday intentionally.

“I am very certain!” jackie nodded once again.

“Let’s go then. The old master happened to prepare twenty tables at the event!” Ben cheerfully exclaimed.

jackie smiled as he took a glance at Xena before frowning instinctively. This woman was not a good person since she thought of Ben as only a rebound guy. However, Ben was still naively dating her. He actually forgave her even after the previous incident.

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However, what made jackie feel odd was, Xena seemed honest and was staying by Ben’s side all the time. This made him wonder if she actually had turned over a new leaf after the boss of the bike group died?

However, with much deeper thought, that possibility seemed quite likely. Xena might feel hopeful again after seeing jackie giving Fiona twenty million dollars on top of gaining George family’s favor when their Taylor family were given two Rolls Royces. Moreover, both jackie and Selena each had a Porsche 911. These assets alone were more than enough for Xena to turn over a new lead and change her mind to be with Ben.

It did not take them long to arrive at the Taylor family home with their cars.

“I didn’t expect them to be able to drive such a car when they’re still living in that dump!” Cecilia mocked immediately after she noticed jackie and the others arrive.

“Yeah, I heard jackie knew of some medical skills and had successfully treated Sharon’s obesity. Those Rolls Royces were gifted by the George family. it’s not even bought by their own money, so it’s nothing praiseworthy!” Another Taylor family member chuckled coldly.

“I am quite interested to see just what kind of a gift jackie will give Old Master Taylor today!” Cecilia cackled coldly while she mocked.

“What gift have you prepared?” The man next to her asked Cecelia.

Cecilia chuckled calmly and said, “Doesn’t the old master love drinking tea? I’ve gone out of my way to buy two bricks of Pu’er tea. It’s over two hundred years old and it’s worth over sixty thousand dollars! It’s not easy to get my hands on them, I had to call in a favor from my friend!”

“Not bad, it seems you know how to butter up to people’s interests. You’ve gone all out this time!” The man spoke in a surprised tone after hearing Cecilia’s reply.

Cecilia chuckled immediately and said, “Come on, it’s the old master’s seventieth birthday, right? It’s not a regular birthday so obviously, I had to prepare a better gift so the old master would be happy.”

“I am quite curious to see just what kind of a gift that son-in-law jackie would prepare. A gift that’s worth over ten million dollars is considered a literal treasure though. Regular items would not be that expensive!” The man took a glance at jackie before cackling out loud.

“Yeah, it’s still early and the registration staff is not here yet. I heard registration starts at eleven and the meal will begin at noon!” Cecilia said with a laugh.

“ jackie, you b*stard!” He did not expect both Ivan and the Old Master of the Taylor family, Theodore would storm over here furiously.

“No way, right? Didn’t we just get out of the car? We didn’t even do anything so why is Ivan mad?” Ben was stunned when he noticed the situation. How could they angered anyone when they did not even do anything yet.

“ jackie, who gave you the right to decide? You sure have some guts!” Theodore was also storming out furiously. His expression was pale from being so furious.

“What’s the matter, Theodore? We’ve just arrived and shouldn’t our cars be parked here? Have we parked at the wrong spot?” Andrew looked confused as well as he had no idea what was happening.

“The old master had said that only twenty tables would be set up. However, when we walked to the back, it was completely filled with extra tables. Heck, tables were even placed on the grass. I’ve asked the kitchen staff and they told me that jackie came over yesterday to have them set up two hundred and twenty tables!”

Theodore seemed like he was about to cough up blood from being agitated. Every single table was already expensive for the old master’s seventieth birthday since all of the alcohol and cigarettes were expensive.

They even hired a chef from a luxurious hotel for this event. However, only the Taylor family members were invited.

They did not expect that for the brief moment of jackie’s arrival yesterday, he actually told the chef to prepare two hundred and twenty tables and the main point was, the hotel actually made arrangements for that many tables.

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” jackie, this, is this real? Did you know how much a table costs? Our preparations this time are very lavish and expensive. The food menu is pretty classy and it costs sixty thousand per table. Twenty tables would be 1.2 million dollars! Why did you prepare an additional two hundred tables? Did you know how much these extra tables would cost? That will set you back by ten million dollars!”

Andrew’s face dimmed. If that was true then jackie would have been too bold since it would be very unnecessary to do that.

“No way right, jackie? You dropped by yesterday?”

Ben was also frowning as jackie seemed to be a magnet for trouble. They finally had some peaceful days and he did not expect him to pull a stunt like that during the Old Master’s seventieth birthday.

“What on Earth was going on back there? I’ve asked the chefs as to why are there so many tables laid out and they said one of us had ordered them to lay out 220 tables!”

Old Master Taylor stormed out furiously at this moment. He seemed incredibly furious.

“Grandpa, it was jackie who had made them do such an arrangement. I’ve asked them and they said someone whose last name was White, a member of our Taylor family told them to do so. Tell me, which one of us in the Taylor family has the last name, White?”

Ivan immediately came forward to speak out. He was delighted in his heart. It seemed that jackie was truly a fool since he had already infuriated the Old Master the moment they showed up. He had already intended to have him exiled from the Taylor family today. He did not expect he would present him with such an opportunity on his own. He only had himself to blame now.

“Impossible!” The instant Selena heard that statement, she immediately said, “You guys only know the person’s last name. I think you guys must’ve wrongly accused jackie now! I think someone was pulling something behind our backs by pretending to be one of the members of our Taylor family and claiming that person’s last name happened to be White. Just to pin the blame on jackie!”

“Yeah, good point! It could be caused by one of us here!” Fiona glared at Ivan when she made that statement.

Since Ivan absolutely loved pulling tricks and she believed that no matter how bold jackie was, he would not be bold enough to do anything like this. Ivan on the other hand would be very likely to do something like this.

“What are you staring at me for, Fiona? Do you actually think it’s me? What reason do I have to do something like this?” Ivan did not expect Fiona would stare at him. He was incredibly furious at that moment. Although he intended to trap jackie, he would never think of pulling a stunt like that. He would not mind giving such a stunt a try if he had thought of it initially though.

Xena wanted to speak up for Ivan since she was currently Ivan’s girlfriend. However, she was afraid of exposing herself. To keep her identity a secret and gain jackie’s trust, she also came forward to speak for jackie, “we never accused you of anything so why did you come forward yourself? It seems you are guilty of something!”

“You…” Ivan was incredibly furious as he did not expect Xena would actually side with jackie.

However, he was no fool. It did not take him long to understand what Xena was thinking so he spoke with a cold look, “You have no evidence anyway so you can’t blindly accuse anyone. I have asked them and they told me it was a guy with the last name of White. That person had ordered the hotel to prepare an additional two hundred tables!”

“My son will never do such a thing and I believe him! He wouldn’t order so many extra tables for nothing!” Joan also frantically spoke up for jackie.

“Yeah, my father would not do such a thing!” Kylie too sided with jackie as she stared at Ivan with resentment before adding, “You big meanie, only you would do it! You’re framing my father!”

“I…” Ivan was fuming since that little brat actually called him a big meanie. This infuriated him into oblivion.

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”It might actually be Ken, Neil, or Micheal since they’ve always hated jackie anyway. They did this to target jackie!” After remaining silent for a brief moment, Selena made that assumption.

jackie had a peculiar look on his face as he stood by the side. He did not expect everyone to jump to his defense before he could even speak up for himself. He was incredibly touched by this.

“regarding if it was jackie’s doing or not, we’ll just have the hotel staff come over since they met the person anyway!” Ivan chuckled maniacally as he stared at jackie. He believed it must have been jackie since that person’s last name was White. It would be a miracle if that was not jackie.

As for why jackie was this foolish to have done that was not that important anymore. Having so many extra tables would at least cost ten million dollars. He was interested to see what jackie would do.

“You can stop asking now, it’s me!” jackie let out a bitter chuckle before waving both hands around as he replied.

“Look, look at him now, you guys. He’s admitted it!” Theodore immediately pointed at jackie before yelling at him, “It seems he is also afraid of us calling the hotel staff over because he knew he will be exposed real soon so he was forced to admit!”

“ jackie, it’s really you? Oh, how you’ve disappointed our trust in you. I didn’t expect it to be your doing!” Fiona almost started to stomp her feet around from being so infuriated. She had never expected that her troublemaker of a son-in-law would start stirring up trouble again after they finally have some peaceful days. He was truly a jinx!

“ jackie, you really are… I have no words for you. Why would you order two hundred tables for no reason?” Selena nearly passed out from how furious she was.

“No way right? It’s really Daddy?” Kylie bashfully lowered her head as she felt as if she had made a mistake. This little rascal had just spoken up for her own father but she did not expect, it was really her father’s doing.

“ jackie, why did you order so many extra tables for no reason?” Although Joan had faith in her own son, she was also startled by what jackie had said.

Old Master Taylor’s expression dimmed before exclaiming, “If you think it’s funny to do such a thing, you can leave today.”

Ivan was incredibly delighted after hearing that statement. He immediately said, “ jackie, you owe us an extremely clear explanation today. Could you have ordered an extra two hundred tables which were going to cost an extra 12 million as a gift for Grandpa? This isn’t a gift, jackie, this is a surprise, right?”

The other Taylor family members had long since gathered around them. Everyone was speechless when they heard that. Indeed, an extra two hundred tables would cost ten million now, right?

If this happened to be a gift, it seemed that this guy was a fool and his head had been kicked by a donkey.

“Should I really explain this anyway?” jackie chuckled calmly as he said, “I ordered that many tables because I know twenty tables alone would never be enough. There will be a lot of guests coming today and I’m even worried if two hundred and twenty tables would even be enough!”

“what a joke. How many guests would be present anyway? Do you think we won’t have a rough estimate in our heads?” Theodore chuckled and said, “When we held the sixtieth birthday for the old master back then, the relatives and some friends we are close to only filled seventeen to eighteen tables. Our twenty tables would be more than enough now!”

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”More than two hundred tables? that is basically impossible. How can we have that many guests?” One of the Taylor family members started cackling out loud. The way he was looking at jackie seemed like he was staring at a madman.

Cecilia was also laughing as she said, “Aside from the members of our Taylor family, it would only be regular wealthy merchants who have good ties with us. In addition to a few third-class aristocratic families that are close to us. Those second or first-class families will never show up because they all look down on us, third-class aristocratic families. Therefore, there can never be that many people present!”

“ jackie, this isn’t the gift you prepared now, right? This isn’t considered a gift, right? You came empty-handed and it seems like this happened to be a gift you’ve prepared for the old master?” Ivan chuckled coldly.

“This isn’t a gift. I just so happened to request those tables for you guys only! Don’t you worry, if the Taylor family is unwilling to foot the bill for those tables, I will pay for it when the bill comes later!” jackie chuckled calmly as he seemed completely unbothered by any of it.

“Nonsense. Of course, you’ll have to foot the bill when it was you who ordered that many tables. Are you expecting us to pay the bills for you?” Ivan exclaimed furiously immediately, “The most we will do is pay for the original twenty tables we’ve ordered.”

“No way, how can jackie fork out that much money?” The moment Fiona heard they wanted jackie to cough up twelve million dollars, she panicked.

From her perspective, jackie’s money was also her money since Selena was married to jackie anyway. Now that jackie had already given her twenty million, he was now considered one of them. Not to mention, she still had to rely on jackie to marry Sharon. When that happens, it would be amazing for her if the George family became part of their family, right?

“It’s his fault for randomly placing the order anyway so it’s only natural for him to pay the bill. This has nothing to do with us!” Ivan chuckled maniacally. He then added, “I’ll see just what you’re going to do with the remaining two hundred tables and food. Are you going to eat all of the food yourself or are you going to be a charitable man by giving away the food to the poor on the streets?!”

Everyone started laughing after hearing that statement. It seemed the thought process for this son-in-law was indeed an oddity to have ordered an extra two hundred tables for absolutely no reason.

“Don’t worry, there will be a lot of wealthy merchants that will show up this time. Those who have never made their presence before will show up this time. Not to mention, those first and second-class families that never came back then will be present this time. Therefore, I am quite worried that those two hundred plus tables won’t be enough to accommodate all of them!”

“keep boasting. How could that many people show up? This happens to be my grandpa’s birthday, not the birthday of the God of War, you know!” Ivan was cackling out loud as he felt that jackie was making an extremely huge joke.

“ jackie, are you intentionally insulting us by making that statement? I, your grandfather isn’t some reputable man so how could people like marshals or Kings of War even bother to show up to celebrate a birthday of a third-class aristocratic family like us? Not to mention, those first and second-class families will never show up!” Old Master Taylor’s expression dimmed as he found what jackie said, insulting.

If it was not for Selena sealing a major business deal for the Taylor family a few days ago, sparking hope for the Taylor family becoming a second-class aristocratic family in the next two years, he wanted nothing more than to kick jackie out immediately. However, he had no choice since she was still his own granddaughter and had done such a huge favor for the Taylor family so, he had to hold back his anger.

He let out a bitter chuckle before saying, “Forget it then. Let’s just forget about this ordeal for now since what’s done is already done and the hotel has sent so many staff over with so many waiters on top of so much food. We don’t have much of a choice now anyway.”

“Dad, no matter what happens, jackie has to be the one to pay the bill later!” Theodore exclaimed after some thought.

As Old Master Taylor was just about to nod, he did not expect a man that was responsible for the guest reception yelled out from the entrance, “Marshal Dennis is here to celebrate Old Master Taylor’s seventieth birthday!”

The old man was stunned. He was shocked that a marshal would actually show up to celebrate his birthday when his family was only a third-class aristocratic family?

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Not to mention, he had never even heard of the name of this marshal before.

“A marshal came?”

“That happens to be quite a capable marshal. How awesome! It seems our old master will be very reputable now!”

A few of the Taylor family members looked very delighted. Since even a marshal came, would that not make their family proud?

It seemed if any other third-class aristocratic families found out about this, they would all be envious of their Taylor family.

“That rascal sure came early!” jackie cracked a calm smile when he noticed Dennis. He did not expect Dennis would be the first one to show up when the others had not arrived yet.

“Why did Dennis show up? Isn’t he a good friend of Ken’s? Could he have come because he knew that Ken is coming?” Ivan’s expressions dimmed before softly whispering to Old Master Taylor, “Grandpa, Dennis happens to be a good friend to Young Master Ken. Since Young Master Ken is a close friend of mine and he’s coming today, Dennis might be coming because of how close both me and Young Master Ken are. This isn’t too surprising.”

“Young Master Ken is coming? The Clark family happens to be a second-class aristocratic family though!” Theodore was stunned with joy as he said, “Ivan, you sure are something. I didn’t expect you to get Young Master Ken from the Clark family to show up too!”

“Not only that, don’t forget, I know Michael Wilson and Young Master Hugo too. They are all coming. They’re only coming because of me!” Ivan started cackling maniacally in that instant. He was clear that they were all here just to watch jackie embarrass himself.

Ivan was worried that if he did not explain himself when all three of them show up later, everyone else might assume that jackie was right.

Hence, he added after some thought, “Therefore, aside from those few people, everyone else that jackie mentioned earlier will never show up!”

Just as he was done speaking, Dennis had already approached them.

“Greetings, Marshal Dennis. I truly didn’t expect you would grace our Taylor family with your presence!” Theodore immediately came forward to greet him while chuckling.

“Greetings, Master Theodore, Old Master Taylor. I wish you a long and healthy life!” Dennis spoke while waving his hand.

“you’re too kind, too kind indeed!” Zeus cackled out loud as he was very happy from receiving that wish.

However, he heard everything Ivan said earlier, and aside from those people he had mentioned, he might not be expecting any more guests to show up.

“Major Trent has arrived to wish Old Master Taylor a very happy seventieth birthday!”

“Major Pendragon Mace has arrived to wish Old Master Taylor a very happy seventieth birthday!”

Just at this very moment, the receptionist called out once again.

“Two more majors?”

All of the Taylor family members were all looking at each other and were wondering if they had all misheard anything.

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Old Master Taylor gulped as he was wondering if he was dreaming. Three majors came. Those happened to be majors and they commanded at least a few thousand to tens of thousands of men on the battlefield.

He did not expect them to show up to celebrate his seventieth birthday with him!

“What’s the matter? Young Master Ivan, didn’t you say that not many people would show up?” jackie said while chuckling calmly.

“no matter what, they still can’t fill all two hundred tables!” Ivan was also chuckling as he believed jackie was merely lucky. Moreover, those two majors might actually be very close to Marshal Dennis hence, their presence.

“The master of the Clark family has arrived with the members of the Clark family to celebrate Old Master Taylor’s seventieth birthday!”

“The master of the Hugo family has arrived with the members of the Hugo family to celebrate Old Master Taylor’s seventieth birthday!”

“The master of the Wilson family has arrived with the members of the Wilson family to celebrate Old Master Taylor’s seventieth birthday!”

It did not take long for three series of announcements to be made from the main entrance. All three second-class aristocratic families actually came as well.

All three masters had brought along all three of their young masters in addition to some high ranking members of their respective families here. More than ten people actually showed up in an instant.

Their bodyguards were all stationed outside.

“They actually came!” Zeus felt slightly surprised when the masters of those three families showed up as well. He initially thought that only the young masters of those three families would come. However, unexpectedly, the masters tagged along as well.

Both Theodore and Zeus immediately came forward to greet them.

A constant stream of guests came after that. However, those were people that Old Master Taylor and the others had expected.

Those people that jackie claimed that would show up seemed to be absent.

“weren’t you extremely confident earlier, jackie? Look at how many people had shown up now? Those two hundred tables worth of guests are all just air now?” Ivan chuckled before mocking jackie.

“Isn’t it still very early? It isn’t even time for the gift reception anyway. Where’s the fun in showing up early, right?” jackie chuckled calmly since the person tasked for the gift reception had not arrived yet.

After another moment had passed, the person tasked with gift reception had finally arrived.

“So many people had arrived already!”

After that person got seated, a few staff were tasked with receiving gifts from the guests and some were tasked in noting the gifts down.

“Grandpa, I won’t be noting my gift down. I’ll just hand it to you directly since we’re a family anyway!” Cecilia smiled and took out the gift she had prepared as she said, “The gift I prepared for you is two bricks of Pu’er tea that had been dried for two centuries. It’s not that expensive since it only costs 600 thousand dollars. The main thing is, such a gift is hard to find!”

Cecilia was quite detailed in her introduction. She was obviously trying to show off.

The other guests went over to get themselves registered aside. They were mostly giving out money as their gifts. Of course, these people would not be frugal with the amount they were giving. They would fork out at least eight to ten thousand dollars.

“Grandpa, this is something I’ve prepared for you… It’s a jade statue of Guanyin. This is very well carved but it’s not that expensive. It’s merely eight million dollars!” Ivan had also made his move. He took out a twenty centimeters tall jade statue of Guanyin from a box. It looked very impressive.

“Is this made from Hetian jade? It’s not bad, the coloration is impressive and it’s very intricately carved. Thank you!” Old Master Taylor nodded satisfyingly. He could tell how sincere Ivan was to go out of his way to pick out a gift for him.

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The other Taylor family members all came forward to give Old Master Taylor their gifts. Of course, the gifts they presented could not compare with what Cecilia or Ivan had offered but they were quite expensive too. Those gifts averaged around a hundred to two hundred thousand dollars. Hence, they were still considered luxurious gifts.

“Alright, old master. The gifts have been recorded here. I will be recording down any other gifts that will be given later!” The staff responsible for the gift reception recorded everything about the guests that came earlier before making that statement.

“What are you still standing around for? Aren’t you going to present your gift?” Fiona’s expression dimmed after noticing jackie had not done anything yet. It was unsure what jackie was thinking since he had not made a move yet.

“Yeah, brother-in-law, you wouldn’t have not brought anything with you now, would you? Hurry up and present it!” Ben was also pretty impatient.

“ jackie, don’t you forget about our bet. If you aren’t able to fulfill your end of the bargain, you will have to be exiled from the Taylor family!” Ivan reminded him as if he was worried that jackie might have forgotten about their bet.

“I know. I know that once I present the gift, you guys will acknowledge me as the son-in-law of the Taylor family, right?” jackie said with a smile.

“Yes, yes, yes. Now hurry up and show us a gift that is worth over ten million dollars!” Cecilia giggled as she said, “Both of your hands are empty. What exactly is your gift that could be so tiny and expensive at the same time when you’re carrying it with you?”

Upon noticing everyone forcing jackie to present his gift, Michael, Neil, and Ken came to spectate. They were all waiting for the moment where jackie was unable to present his gift and being exiled from the Taylor family.

“ jackie, I heard that you have won the bid for that mansion. I’m not sure if that’s true or not? Could that be the gift you’re planning to give the old master?” Ken said after some thought.

“What! jackie won the bid for that mansion?” After Fiona heard him say that, she immediately turned to look toward that mansion across the street. That happened to be an entire villa and it should cost about twenty to thirty million dollars. When exactly did jackie buy a mansion? How could he have not told them about it?

The corner of jackie’s mouth twitched slightly. He initially was planning to bring Selena over to surprise her after the event was done. He did not expect that b*stard Ken would expose the entire thing here. How could he still give Selena a surprise now?

“Brother-in-law, is that true? Is that the gift you’ve bought for the old master?” Ben gulped as he found jackie amazing. That mansion was not cheap and jackie was able to win the bid for it.

Ivan immediately said when he noticed jackie’s expressions dimmed, “ jackie, there’s a lot of guests here at the moment and we’re actually saving your pride for exposing it now. Or else, when more people show up later, you’d embarrass yourself even more!”

Selena stood calmly on the side. Judging from the looks of things, Ken did not intentionally try to strain their relationship by spouting nonsense. Since that mansion was actually bought by jackie after all.

She was curious to hear jackie’s explanation at that very moment. If jackie actually had a relationship with that wealthy lady behind her back, not only would the Taylor family members exile him, she too would want him to leave too. That was because jackie would have completely disappointed her if that was the case.

“I actually bought that mansion. I spent 95 million dollars on it. Young Master Ivan, you should know that better than anyone else, since you helped me shine my shoe after that!”

jackie let out a bitter chuckle as he took out a cigarette, lit it, and slowly took a puff.

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Ivan’s expression immediately dimmed after hearing that statement. Was jackie not trying to intentionally embarrass him? However, he was not exactly bothered by being embarrassed as long as he was able to get jackie exiled from the Taylor family today. Everything would be worth it for him.

“95 million? Was it really that expensive?” Cecilia gasped after hearing that as she said, “So, in order to increase the value of your gift to the old master, you intentionally spoke a random amount, jackie?”

“Regardless of whether it’s worth that much or not, is an afterthought. However, I actually spent that much on that house to win the bid. If you don’t believe me, you can ask both Young Master Neil and Young Master Ken. They were both there on that day as well!” jackie calmly replied.

“Young Master Ken, Young Master Neil, did he actually spend that much money? I refuse to believe him, the son-in-law who was enlisted as a soldier for five years can fork out that much money!” Cecilia was very dissatisfied. She was dissatisfied because she could never have forked out that much money and was she actually inferior to the son-in-law?

“He actually did. The thing is, Young Master Ivan too had his eye on that mansion and wanted to bid for the mansion as a gift for Old Master Taylor so he went to the auction that day. However, he did not expect jackie to be present as well…” Ken laughed before continuing, “So, both of them wanted to bid for it. They even made a bet that the loser would shine the winner’s shoe. Young Master Ivan conceded in the end and jackie won the bid for that house!”

Fiona clenched her fist furiously as she listened from aside. She was fuming. jackie happened to be wasting too much money now. He actually wanted to snatch it from Ivan. Why could he not just give it to Ivan? That house was not even worth more than ninety million anyway.

Besides, he initially agreed to only a ten million dollars gift for the old master anyway. Could he not have bought anything else that cost ten million dollars? He could have saved eighty million dollars then. Even if jackie did not want this much money, it would be better off just giving it to her. His mother-in-law happened to be short in cash anyway. Of course, she merely kept those thoughts to herself. As unhappy as she was, she could not speak her mind in front of everyone then. Besides, jackie spent that much money to win the bid for that house while making Ivan shine his shoe for him at the same time. This had earned some form of pride or glory to their family.

At this moment, Ken chuckled coldly as he said, “However, I’ve had people look into jackie and he never requested for an advance paycheck from Miss Tanya. Coincidentally, we ran into the same wealthy lady from the previous auction together with jackie again. Cough! Cough! This meant that the money came from that wealthy woman. The hard-earned money of that wealthy woman it seems!” Ken emphasized his tone when he said ‘hard-earned money’ as if he was trying to hint at something. He even slowed down when he said that.

“That’s right. That gift came from the bed, it seems!” After Michael heard that, he burst out laughing. How could Ivan not tell him when he knew so much information.

However, that was not important now since jackie, their son-in-law had utterly disgraced the entirety of the Taylor family now. If what Ivan said was true, it would be a miracle for jackie to not be exiled from the Taylor family immediately. He believed that as long as jackie was no longer in the picture to stop him, he would have a chance to pursue Selena.

“ jackie, what they’re saying, is it true? Were you really together with that wealthy lady?”

Fiona had nearly passed out from being agitated. Neil had told them about it previously and she thought they were intentionally spouting nonsense. However, Selena did not exactly probe deeper regarding that ordeal so the entire matter was dropped.

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Who would have known that they would mention that incident today. It would be extremely shameful if jackie had actually afforded the villa by being a sugar baby. It would be even more shameful if his sugar mommy was very old. Maybe in her seventies, even eighties? That was shame beyond words!

“There isn’t any sugar mommy, they’re just kidding,” jackie smiled and tried to explain himself.

“You can stop denying.” Ken laughed and then continued, “We have photos to prove our words!”

Old Master Taylor was all the more confused. He turned to Ivan and asked, “Ivan, what’s going on here? What about the auction? What about the rich woman?”

That was when Ivan detailed the situation to Old Master Taylor. Of course, he did not forget to mention that jackie had bought the villa in an auction.

Old Master Taylor’s face darkened with each word. His face was almost pale when he said, “I’ve wondered how you were able to fork out over ninety million to buy the villa without advance payment of your salary. There’s only one possibility and that is, getting money from your sugar mommy.” He then pointed to the villa and continued, “This is a great gift and I really like this villa. But if you’ve bought it with dirty money, I’ll never accept it and I’ll never live in it. I, Zues Taylor, will feel ashamed and filthy living in that house. Last but not least, I’ll never recognize you as the son-in-law of the Taylor’s. You’re a disgrace to our family!”

“That’s right, don’t humiliate us any further, scram!

“Yeah, go! Go to your sugar mommy!”

“Who’d have known a loser like you would be a sugar baby just to afford this gift for the Old Master… Hehe… This is…”

The Taylor family’s relatives started chiming in one after another.

“ jackie, you’ve let us down!” Andrew was angered too. He thought jackie could finally gain recognition from everyone in this joyful event by presenting this villa as a gift. If that were the case, Andrew and his family would be able to all move into the villa together. He did not see this coming.

“My dear son, how…how could you? I’d rather you marry Sharon than being a sugar baby to a rich woman!” Joan’s eyes reddened and she could not believe that her son would do such a thing.

Unexpectedly, jackie laughed out loud and asked, “Is there no way else that I could afford the villa other than asking for an advance salary payment and being a sugar baby?

Who said I didn’t have the money myself?” He paused before he continued, “It’s true that I have bought the villa—with my own money. Didn’t any of you know that Daxia had generously rewarded veterans? I have served the military for five years and some of you may have seen me fight before. Did you think I could survive five years as an ordinary soldier?” jackie got more and more emotional as he spoke.

“So… He wasn’t just an ordinary soldier?”

Some of them started to guess as they roughly knew jackie’s fighting ability—how he fought against a dozen people so effortlessly.

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“Oh yeah… Very few can actually survive past one month on the battlefield, let alone five years…”

“You’re right, those who can survive for a year are considered above average good. jackie must be very capable to be able to hang in there for five years. He mustn’t be just any ordinary soldier, maybe he held a higher position!”

Many started to second guess…

“as far as I know, you’ve spent almost a hundred million since you came back. This villa would cost you another ninety over million! In that case, the government must have rewarded you a pension worth that of a head commander’s,” Ivan remarked laughingly.

“Mhmm. I know of an assistant commander who’s received a hundred million as pension, some head commander… Maybe two hundred million. So you’re a head commander?!” Ken joined the guessing game.

“Do you have anything to prove your position as a head commander, jackie? As far as I know, any commander would hold a commander’s token as a symbol of their position.” Old Master Taylor wished really hard that jackie could show everyone his token to prove his position and that the money he used to buy what he bought, was the money he well deserved from protecting the country. In that case, it would be an honor to the Taylor family, not a disgrace.

Dennis rubbed his nose bridge and was trying to suppress his laughter. jackie had his token but he did not plan to expose his true identity. All he wanted was to live a normal life. Everyone in the house would have to kneel and bow before him if he were to present his token.

It was the one and only in Daxia, only the Supreme Warrior could have it. jackie could command and rule anyone in the army. It was extremely inconsiderate of him to display the token in front of this many people. He would get into trouble regardless. If he did not display it, he would be labeled as ‘the sugar baby’; if he did, his true identity would be exposed.

He was on the fence and his expression darkened. “I…” What should he do?

“What’s the matter? Just show us the token if you’re really the head commander, it’s an honor—not something to be shameful of! Come on, shut their mouth. I believe that you’re not a sugar baby,” Joan tried to persuade jackie.

Then, Ivan interjected as he was excited to see jackie not being able to show the token. “Don’t tell me you don’t have a token as the commander?”

‘We’ll see how long more you can put on this show, jackie. It’s shameful enough that you’re a sugar baby, and to cover that lie with ‘head commander’s pension’? That’s funny!’

“Come on, jackie. You were so confident just now. How do you prove that you’re not just an ordinary soldier? Where’s your token? You can’t prove anything without it!” Cecilia laughed and thought he had nothing to show after all.

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jackie bitterly smiled then said, “It’s true that I’m not an ordinary soldier. In fact, I hold a relatively high position in the military force. But I’ve lost my token, it was probably picked pocketed somewhere. Hence why I haven’t revealed my identity all this while, I was worried that no one would believe my words without the token.”

The crowd was speechless. How did he…

“I believe in him!” Selena walked forward. “When he first came back, I thought he was an ordinary soldier and only had a few hundred thousand on him. Later, I knew that my estimation was incorrect, five years of service in the military would have earned him maybe ten to twenty million… And I was wrong again! Now I think he’s a head commander, to be able to afford this villa!”

“you’d speak up for him because he’s your husband, Selena! What a sweet talker.” Micheal laughed. “You think he’s a head commander just because he bought this villa, not because of his capabilities? Now what do you want us to do and how can we trust his words? He can’t even prove his position!”

“Mhmm!” Neil interjected, “Of all, we know the money could be from his sugar mommy!”

Ivan chimed in, “So you said the money was yours… Then how do you explain your relationship with that rich woman? I’ve seen her many times. There was even once when you walked out of the villa with her!”

Neil continued, “She always goes around wearing a mask as if she was avoiding paparazzi. This is a telltale sign that she was avoiding her husband or acquaintances, and that means you both are up to no good!”

“A rich lady? aren’t you worried she’ll kill you if you angered her?” jackie smiled coldly and continued, “Stop guessing, everyone. She’ll be here later and you’ll know who she is. Brace yourself.”

“What! She’ll be coming here? How dare she!” Ivan laughed.

“Wow, such a thick-faced woman to dare to show up today. Tsk tsk…” Ken laughed too. “Selena, look at your husband’s sugar mommy. She’s about to come and claim her turf.”

“First of all, she’s rich but not that rich. Her wealth is granted by Daxia as a reward for her serving the country. Second of all, she’ll come today out of respect for me. Otherwise, she won’t attend functions like this.” jackie’s expression darkened. He was angry because he could not stand them making fun of his disciple, Lana.

If it was not for Old Master’s birthday and the many people that were present including his daughter and wife—he really wanted to beat them up to teach them a lesson! jackie was really pissed at them for pushing him to the edge of the cliff.

“Tsk tsk tsk. So you mean, she’s nothing ordinary!”

“We shall see who this ‘extraordinary woman’ is. We can finally see her face when she removes her mask to eat.” Ivan laughed.

Suddenly, a voice announced at the door. The voice sounded as if it was trembling.

“Quin Hayes, King of War with six stars, arrived and is here to wish Old Master Taylor a happy and blessed seventieth birthday!”

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Everyone was expecting to see jackie make a fool of himself when suddenly, the six-starred King of War arrived to celebrate Old Master Taylor’s seventieth birthday.

Hayes is

him as King of War Hayes. Otherwise, he can slap you to death if he

of War… A SIX-STARRED King of War! What

relatives started a discussion among themselves and they

a gift in cash worth sixty million!” the man who was in charge of reception

gift to get and I’m not familiar with your hobbies. So I decided to give you cash, that way, you can spend it to

seldom attend functions even when you’re being invited. Your presence here is a great honor, you need not prepare me any gifts. You’re too generous!” Zeus was so touched and surprised to have received such a guest. It was out of his expectation to have

That’s such a generous gift!” Some wealthy merchants lamented. Why would the war

arrived to celebrate Old Master Taylor’s seventieth birthday. Here is a pair of jade sceptres for the birthday

more

but look at jackie. Was jackie right when he said that the unexpected guests and

so many of them had already turned up! The Wilson family had never turned up in the past events

Liam Benett has arrived to wish Old Master Taylor a happy seventieth birthday. He presents a golden comb as a gift.” Again, the man who was in

a head commander entered the hall

from Old Master

because they knew the war king was going to

the seventieth birthday of Old Master Taylor. He presents the old master two

head, more guests had

Louise from a second-class aristocrat family has arrived together with his family to

of three. They presented their

know so many people will show up?” Old Master Taylor could not keep his cool anymore and asked.

you see the guests who showed up today… Who’ll be paying for their meals?

son pay for this. Look, the second-class aristocrats, war kings, commanders are all here! Given enough time,

for all the guests today regardless of how many of

be because these people heard the news that the Goddess of War will show up today.

was going on? Why would a God of War attend this celebration? Did

would all

and came to them and said, “Don’t you worry, Godess of War will be here today. She’d mentioned it in our last gathering and she invited

excited that a God of War would show up at his birthday celebration, which would be a great great honor to the Taylor family—regardless of the reason she decided to attend the party. That way, the second-class aristocrats would never see the

to regain their reputation in the society. That would enable them to easily

kidding me, the God of War will be coming?” Ivan and Ken were stunned after

two hundred tables were not enough to serve the guests if a God of War

this?! Why didn’t you pre-empt us about the attendance of a God of War?! We’re all caught off guard! A God of War may get mad at us for not preparing enough tables for everybody! Could you shoulder the consequences if you hadn’t booked these extra two hundred tables?” Ivan

wanted this to be a surprise,” jackie said with a

jackie. We won’t pursue the matter about the extra two hundred tables further. But you’ve mentioned, that ‘sugar mommy’ of yours will be coming too? If you still can’t prove to us that you bought the villa without the money from

arrival of King of Wars. They revisited the topic

villa with a sugar mommy’s money. This isn’t something I want to get myself involved in,” Zeus spoke with full certainty.

and Ken Clark, who were by their side, were happy when they heard this. jackie did not tell the Taylors to prepare more tables when

lady when she’s here. How should I

added, “I have your gift ready, Grandfather, but it’s

this.

full of surprises, she could barely keep up with him. So

villa is…” Zeus

Selena. The place we’re currently staying in doesn’t have enough space, so I want my family to move over. I originally wanted to surprise Selena

to have a look.

where jackie and the rich woman were secretly seeing each other; it was his gift to her. She silently thanked

You spent over ninety million and won the auction on the opposite villa, just to give it to my daughter? For our whole family to stay there?” Fiona gulped, evidently excited. Initially disappointed at jackie as Fiona believed he was kissing up to a

isn’t here yet, but it belongs to Selena alone. This house was bought for her. Moreover, it isn’t proper

“That’s so cool! Mommy, we have a new

sour. The bitterness she experienced throughout these five tears was finally turned into tears of relief that trickled

are you crying?” Kylie frowned when she saw Selena

little head. “Don’t worry, Kylie, Mommy is just happy,” she spoke through tears. “These are happy tears, okay? We’ll

at his dear wife kneeling before their daughter. Selena had endured numerous hardships throughout these five years. From now onward, if she was wanted, he would willingly give her the

“Alright!” Kylie nodded.

517 The trio—Ken, Neil, and Michael—began to

have no problem having one or two billion,” Michael snapped, lips pursed into a tight frown.

gift then?” Cecilia spoke, unable to hold in her

to us previously? You can get out of the Taylor mansion if you didn’t prepare

your wife. What does it say about

it be somewhat of a downgrade for Old Master Taylor? After all, you’ve just gifted a

replied, “Don’t you worry; it’s much

so many people here. When are you taking out this

Then…

here with his family to congratulate Old Master Taylor on his birthday!” No one saw this coming. The head of the

People began to chatter among themselves

Michael. “I need to welcome the George Family Master first. This is the George family we’re talking about!” The old master then went ahead and greeted the

many important guests here today. To him, what jackie gifted him was not that important. It only mattered to

jackie said about the presents he prepared exceeded the value of the villa was too grandiose; he was definitely boasting. The words that came out of this man’s mouth tend to be

you making a fool of yourself, jackie. However, we’re too busy right now, so I’ll give you some more time. I don’t believe that you can drag it out today and avoid showing the present altogether!” Ivan laughed. “I want to see what kind

you recently, and they reported that you hadn’t been buying any luxurious items. You only go to work and come back home every day. Apart from that, we also made some inquiries and know that the Drake family didn’t make any advance payment for your salary. I want to see how you’re going to explain these

Taylor!” The George Family Master offered him a small

It’s so good to see you again!” A charming woman, who had on a white dress with flower patterns adorning the clothing, appeared from behind the George family’s patriarch.

speechless. He never understood why his daughter would fall for this guy. Yes, jackie was medically skilled and was equally talented in many other aspects, but he was older than Sharon. As if that was not enough, he had a wife and a four-year-old

this? She’s so gorgeous.” Ivan, Ken, and the others scrutinized this woman carefully. She had to be a member of the George family as she did tag along with

an entirely different person once

he would have pursued her from the

known this woman could turn out to be

they were at the auction house

proper reply, Fiona instantly walked up to welcome Sharon

no see!” Sharon smiled at the woman before walking up to jackie. Her inviting red lips were pursed into a sweet smile as she blushed. “I haven’t seen you these past

them, Selena was speechless. Did Sharon George just ignore her, jackie’s

smiled awkwardly. Instead of entertaining her, however, jackie turned to look at his wife

replied, “Okay.” She held her daughter’s hand with one hand and jackie’s hand with the other. The three of them walked toward the garden not far

her for a minute. She liked him so much, she had

act out

hastily stepped forward, closer to the young woman, and quickly spoke, “Don’t take his words to heart, Miss Sharon; he’s just too crude about matters such as these. You

I understand where he’s coming from, so no offense is taken. This is normal as the three of them are such a loving family. It’s not good for me to involve myself like this.

“It’s very good that you can think of it that way. Don’t give up, Miss Sharon; perseverance is victory. Do you

of thinking about it. This only made Fiona happy, ever hopeful that jackie could still consider having Miss Sharon as his second wife. They were not as poor as they used

last met,” he spoke. “We’ve known each other for some time now, but I still don’t have your phone number. Let’s exchange our

Miss Sharon. Let’s exchange numbers, and we can

face were nearly a rival to Selena’s. Above all, her family was richer than theirs, and she was only

over. This bastard Neil was utterly shameless. He had been trying to converse with Miss Sharon

think there’s any need for that!” She replied, not bothering to entertain them. She smiled coldly. “Did you really think I wouldn’t know that you talked crap about me behind my back when I was fat?

to muster a

he did. “I see that we’re inconveniencing you right now, so we’ll leave you be. However, if you need someone to accompany you for drinks or anything else,

Sharon, let’s chat more when

the Young family. They congratulate Old

War would be attending Old Master Taylor’s 70th birthday, thus they chose to attend and brought

no idea that what jackie had so boldly claimed was genuine. Not only were

from the start, second-class aristocratic families,

wiped his sweat. Fortunately, jackie had prepared an additional

family’s Master

family’s Master is here with the members

families made their appearance at last, fulfilling

quite a feat on its own, what shocked the crowd to its core is when a

of War, Skyler Celestino is here to congratulate Old Master Taylor

War Skyler Celestino is here!” One of the assistant commanders took a sharp inhale, shocked when he heard the

even attend King of War Magnus Sutherland’s gathering for the veterans; never did

looking at the middle-aged man who walked in from the entrance. There was no mistaking

achieved numerous great feats by this time. Even if Quin was in front of him, he would have to address Skyler as his ‘Big

Skyler’s reputation in the public

has to give the Goddess of War face! He does admire Goddess of

many important people would

so much shock that he had no idea who he should talk to first, all to establish

was unfamiliar with all these Majors and Marshals, and

could not strike a conversation with these people. He was already a nerve-wreck, so he dared not step forward. There were too many important people at the Taylor

a son-in-law to the Taylor family,

sight of Skyler at the party, however, made him frown. Skyler was one of the few people who knew his true identity. He had once rescued Skyler during one of their skirmishes on the battlefield. At that moment, the enemy had snapped the string of his mask, and his face was revealed when the mask fell from his face. Hence, Skyler was one of the few people who knew

the mild distress on her husband’s face as he stared at the King of War. “What

immediately turned his head away.

buying this villa? The truth is that I’ve made a bet with Ivan Taylor, so to win over him and make him shine my

could I not hate you? How dare you bought it when it’s so expensive? The price of this villa could buy three of the same villa, right? If

definite no,” jackie quickly defended himself. “I can’t let it go; Ivan has bullied you and Kylie so badly before. I wouldn’t just give it up. I say that the

I be angry at you? I can only imagine Ivan’s face as

I promise I’ll take a picture next time!” jackie laughed and pushed the swing in front of him, where Kylie sat

though she was a bird joyfully soaring in the sky. This young girl

right. What’s your relationship with that rich woman? Will she really be coming over?” she asked. “I had

your husband is really powerful, and even the Gods of War had to

to have two billion. It’s actually astounding that you became Head Commander within five years!” Selena rolled her eyes at jackie. “I’ve never met the Gods

told you before that I know her, and we’re friends!” jackie smiled bitterly. He had said all these before, and he even said that the Nine Great Gods of War were his apprentices.

not bother bringing

the country’, right?” Selena jokingly teased jackie. Still, it seemed so impossible to her. How was it possible that jackie knew the Goddess of

an incredible feat if one managed to befriend

to Dennis and the others. It was obvious jackie was afraid that others would expose him, and it would only embarrass

piece?” jackie smiled, though dissatisfied. She had taken this

his. Of course, he would admit she looked prettier and sexier after she changed from her army clothing to a more feminine outfit

just a joke between us, so don’t get any ideas. If someone

Didn’t you say that we can’t do it if Kylie sleeps with us? It’ll

a person with impure motives like you!” Selena’s blush seared across her face. Despite turning her head to the

throat when he heard Selena’s comeback. “Honey, that’s not the case. The main reason was we were lacking a house, right?” he spoke in his defense. “Apart from that, this house is conveniently opposite the Taylors’ mansion, and you can easily go visit as you pleased! Furthermore, it’s in

…

of War, Xyle Walker is here to congratulate Old Master Taylor on his seventieth birthday!

Nobody anticipated that another important person, a 5-star

a number of majors and marshals. Apart from that,

number of first-class and

grand gathering. He began to worry if 200 tables were enough to go

gifts rather expensive. It was fair to say that the

course, Old Master Taylor was not ignorant. Most of the people were here because a certain person was said to be

of War would come to the Taylor family just to congratulate him, but that was not an important thing to fret over. The most important thing was that the Taylor family was heavily celebrated on this day,

only that, but some Marshals and Commanders also approached him

in the courtyard, either in groups of twos or threes. Of course, these conversations were started for the sake of

was talking with Quin. “Why is the Goddess of War not here yet? Is it possible that she

Goddess of

We’re not on the battlefield right now, and our Goddess of War is a woman. I heard that she’s much prettier once

her in feminine outfits before. I dare say she’s

honest, I’ve never seen our Goddess of War in such clothing. Still, she’s quite tall and has legs for days. It’s only logical she’d look very nice in women’s

held respect for the Goddess of War’s appearance. Such a person was

realizing it, found himself

he took a look. Upon proper inspection, he noticed a man grinning as he stood with a rather

That person in the garden looked so much like a man

“Who?”

was by his side, looked to where he looked at and laughed. “You’re talking about that person? I know him: He’s the son-in-law who married into the Taylor family. That woman, on the other

into the wife’s family?” Skyler frowned. He could no longer see jackie’s side-profile as he had turned

man’s figure was

and is only a normal soldier. I’m not entirely sure about the details, though. My ex-subordinate, Dennis, is more

grew deeper when he heard this. “The Supreme Warrior supposedly

became Head Commander in just two years on the battlefield, and I heard that he only got better and better. He wore a mask shaped like a dragon’s face and was to be honored as the Supreme Warrior! There was supposed to be an official announcement about this,

know the name of such a powerful person. Everybody called him ‘Dragon of Daxia’ on the battlefield because he was the

that his surname is White, but I

‘White’?” Quin spoke as he laughed at his own ignorance. “I don’t even

he doesn’t like to be disturbed, then let him be!” Quin spoke before a sigh escaped his lips. “My only wish is that I want to see what the Supreme Warrior looks like, just once. My life would be

surname?” Skyler’s eyes kept focusing on jackie’s back. The more he looked at him, the more he looked like the Supreme Warrior. This

interested in him? His surname is

is jackie White…?” Skyler trailed off. “And he’s only a normal soldier after being on the

the Supreme Warrior’s face. There was a moment when his mask fell

he heard this, Quin inhaled sharply through gritted teeth. “King of War Celestino, I envy you so much,” he muttered. “You actually saw his face under the

more thing… I can see

for

of his mouth twitched. “Who did y—you

looked at jackie standing at the garden not too far away. Skyler’s eyes never left jackie’s figure the moment he got that epiphany—the

just a normal soldier!” Quin laughed and patted Skyler’s shoulder. “I think that

your brain and think?” snapped Skyler. “We all know that the Supreme Warrior’s surname is White, and strangely enough, this son-in-law also has the same surname. Moreover, the Supreme Warrior stayed on the battlefield for five years, and this young man was also on

came Quin’s meek reply, hands splayed

of this is coincidental and it would be explainable.” Skyler nodded before adding, “Then why do you think the Goddess of War will personally come and congratulate Old Master Taylor for his birthday? Do you think that it’s for Old Master Taylor? Will you say she’s just giving him face? They didn’t know each other before this, so

his excitement was getting the best of him, Skyler paused for a moment. “That’s why I feel that Goddess of War Lana is here because she’s indirectly honoring the Taylor family’s son-in-law. It’s more than likely

then attempted to connect the dots, a frown on

the veteran’s gathering that Magnus Sutherland held. That day, the Goddess of War was also there and, later on, killed Master Miller and Magnus.

who loved his soldiers like his own son, and he was no longer the kind man he was once known for. He might’ve done many bad things in secret but nobody

that Magnus Sutherland was someone like this. He wanted to do unspeakable

way together. Eventually, they called for the Goddess of War,

implying that the reason Lana would do jackie a favor was that he exposed Magnus for

it. This is the reason the Goddess of War would be here. The others should think this way

the garden still. “Let’s go and take a look. I only need to take a look and I’d

chuckling as he did. “It’s pointless for us to make guesses over here,

one another, a sports car rolled in from the entrance and into the compound. Parked at one

knew

a speed!” Ivan

initially wanted to meet jackie in

stood up the moment he saw the woman coming. “ jackie, why aren’t you coming over? Your rich hag is here. Shouldn’t you be welcoming her?” he sneered. jackie did mention that this woman would be attending, but no one expected that

father was also here. Once he noticed his son inserting himself into the impending fiasco, he pulled his son to the side. “Neil, what did I tell you? I asked you to not cause problems when you’re in public.

even forced me to apologize to jackie back then. Now I’m out of line just by speaking the truth?” Neil asserted, a cold expression on his face as he did. “We

a rich hag that could buy that luminous pearl just like

from her husband, right? She’d be kicked out of her family with nothing on her once her husband finds out about these two. We don’t need to be afraid of her,” Neil continued, his father’s anger dismissed entirely. This was his chance to see jackie dropped from the Taylor family.

glare remained. “Shut up!” he barked. Roy ordered him

Why are you there accompanying your wife? You’ll never have to worry about nothing having enough on your plate when you have this

frowning. “This woman seems to have a nice figure.

can’t recognize her when you see her in such clothing

she’s rich, but she wouldn’t keep

The Kings of War were not the only ones stunned; everyone who attended the previous veteran’s gathering and had seen Lana

him, jackie smiled indifferently. He turned to his wife and spoke, “Let’s

this true? You really know the Goddess of War?” Selena also felt that this pretty lady was quite stunning when she looked over at the ‘rich hag’ Ivan kept talking about. To Selena, this

tall. She had the pride of a soldier. From the way she stood, she must have just made her

Taylor initially wanted to welcome the new attendee, but when he heard that it was that woman, his face darkened. He did not come forward after that as he merely stood aside. Since this person was here, he wanted to hear jackie’s explanation. If jackie could not even explain in detail who this woman was and their relationship, it was highly likely that this

more unruly, and it was probably

as he sneered, “How do you still have the gall to come here? Why are you wearing a mask? Is it

me

“I’m here out of respect for jackie. He did a

you?” Michael

know that you could die for that?” Lana’s face

do you think you are? I might die? Me?” Michael scoffed. “You’re the one who’s going to die!” Michael started laughing loudly. “My dear Majors and King of Wars, this woman is a shameless rich hag. Whoever that has the strength, please take off her mask so everyone can

Lana walked forward and slapped

Smack!

like you talk to me like

growled, “I know how to take it off myself. However,

Skyler immediately

and bowed respectfully, one after another. Their

Taylor was so frightened that his voice trembled, his body rooted firmly where

Goddess of War was coming, but they had no idea that the rich hag mentioned by Ivan was the

“I—It’s her! The Goddess of War!” Face pale in fright, Neil broke out into cold sweat as he attempted to wipe them off. Had his father not pulled him away moments ago, he might have continued speaking

more of that ‘rich hag’ nonsense. This is our Goddess of War, Lana Zechs!” Skyler took two steps forward and exclaimed to the people, “The Goddess of War is here

in the midst of announcing Lana’s arrival. He believed the Goddess of War was here because

inhaled sharply mid-sentence, and his voice trembled from

then walked forward, knelt on one knee, and placed a clenched to his chest. “Greetings to the Supreme Warrior. Supreme Warrior, I had no idea that

War’s presence. They never thought that they would be in for another surprise when the 8-star King of War, Skyler Celestino knelt before jackie, gave him a salute only given

the Supreme Warrior before, seeing as he had told him the

still held onto his belief,

Master’s true identity will be exposed!’ Lana was petrified, too shocked at

was just as shocked. He

War Celestino, did you make a mistake? He’s only a son-in-law who married into our family, a normal soldier who had just returned from the battlefield. How could he be the Supreme

in trouble. They offended jackie, the Supreme Warrior,

and he fell to the ground. He had just offended the Goddess of War, and now jackie was revealed to

for them? Right now, the matter of whether jackie was the Supreme Warrior or not was unimportant. He had just offended the Goddess of War, and it was a

is my son-in-law. You must’ve made a mistake.” Fiona offered an awkward smile, finding it utterly impossible that her son-in-law was the Supreme Warrior. The Supreme Warrior was extremely mysterious, and nobody had ever seen him. Even if someone did, it should be someone like a

King of War had knelt on one knee and performed an honorable salute. He said that jackie was the Supreme

of War did not kneel with him, so it must be that jackie was

Celestino, are you addressing me? Did you make a mistake? I… I’m not the Supreme Warrior!

ago!” Skyler frowned. Even though he had just met them once,

convinced that

Were you mistaken? He only looks like him.” Despite her words, Lana felt as though there was a chance he did not believe her when she saw Skyler frowning. It seemed

not

up soon after. “Goddess of War, are you

with herself. “I’ve drunk with him, wine and tea, rather often. I’ve seen his face without the mask before, and surely more than

it’s rather strange; they look so much alike. Are there people who look like each other that much in this world?” Skyler looked at jackie again, and a blush slowly crept on his face. If jackie genuinely was not the Supreme Warrior, then he had knelt to

nervous chuckle. “I know what you mean, though. I thought he was the Supreme Warrior when I saw him on the battlefield, but it turns out they just look somewhat alike. Later on, I found that he

misunderstanding. I saw you making such a grand gesture of honor just now, and I thought that it genuinely was the Supreme Warrior. Had I not seen the Goddess of War still standing, I would’ve knelt and greeted

frustration onto him. How dare he look so much like the Supreme Warrior and caused him to lose face! He was a King of War, with 8-stars nonetheless, and he knelt and greeted a

did not admit he was the Supreme Warrior. As a matter of fact, Skyler was the one who recognized jackie

laughing. If jackie was the Supreme Warrior, did it not mean that the Gods of War had to greet him? Apart from that, they had

years, he was a mere delivery guy

entire Daxia. One-of-a-kind by nature, he was the man who did

was an honest mistake, but that shocked me!” Some of the commanders were stunned and

to three seconds, and it even happened two to three years ago, so it’s only natural

drinking, Skyler would tell people about this incident. Naturally, people envied him for this. To the

other hand, sighed in relief. After all, he was worried Skyler would

for him. It would also be hard to explain the situation to Selena and the others. The only

kneel with Skyler once everyone knew and believed Skyler. That would have been terrible. Luckily, Lana was no daft soldier and quickly rose

this guy can’t be the Supreme Warrior! He’s only our family’s son-in-law after all!” Ivan laughed it off as he slowly stepped forward. “Apart from that, our family didn’t recognize his identity previously because

it was the best time to get jackie to take the present out. Even the Goddess of War was here. He

was utterly embarrassed from the seconds-ago incident, and it was

of relief, a grin instantly appeared on his face. “Really? What is the bet on?” Skyler mused.

sister’s family twenty million as her betrothal gift. If he fails to do it, he has to leave the Taylor family and divorce my cousin!” Ivan explained aloud. “If he manages to do everything,

interested in this bet, his mind still occupied with the question why this man looked so much like the Supreme Warrior. The more he

his face. “Really? Did he

“By the way, he had mentioned this just recently that the present he prepared for my grandfather isn’t just worth millions. Supposedly, it’s worth more than their new villa, and he paid ninety-five million for that villa. This means that his present is worth a

she spoke. Shen then explained, “ jackie had already given me the twenty million that’s meant to be Selena’s betrothal gift. All that’s left are only the ten million compensation for young master Taylor and

it to Ivan. “This is your ten

This was a

shoved his hand into his pocket and took out

more than billions when it’s so small?” Neil said coldly and mockingly. “No one here is an idiot. Don’t simply

are

Mont soon realized what it was. “I—Isn’t this box used to hold the

that box! Is the luminous pearl inside?” The master of the Roy

that rich hag buy it? Still, was the rich hag not the

it in his possession?” Some of

the box. Sure enough, a big luminous pearl was revealed to

through a very fierce bidding process before it landed in the mysterious rich hag’s hand who

precious object was in jackie’s

goodness. This is the luminous pearl that’s worth five hundred million!” Fiona gulped, evidently shocked as she held herself back from snatching it. jackie was too much;

so many people were looking on, and this was jackie’s present to the old master as well. She

that pearl!” Robert was envious. This object was an exceptionally rare and precious object. Experts claimed it could slow down a person’s metabolism. They wanted it so badly during the auction for

reached the five hundred million mark in the

more energetic and live

This pearl cost five hundred million and, coincidentally, he was already at an old age. How could he not be happy when he got such a precious object? After all, he might be able to live a few more years if he

I’m very, very satisfied! jackie, you’ve completed your every promise. Today onward, I welcome everyone to come back and stay. I’ll also acknowledge

stay at both places!” jackie laughed. He then turned around and looked at the villa. “Grandfather, you can also follow us and stay at

me!” Old Man Taylor replied. “Still, I’m used to staying in this villa, so I’ll be here most of the time. Both houses are so nearby, so I can visit you

jackie praised him. “Then we’ll still stay at the previous villa

heart after having received her grandfather’s

few years,” he said with a somber expression. “But you were too rebellious before. There’s no way I could let you get away with it without

lips and walked over, holding onto jackie’s arm shyly. “I

Taylor’s eyes were red. Selena’s

had a reputation to maintain, and it was hard for him to take back whatever

pearl yours? Why

able to take out something worth ten million dollars. Neil had even specially deployed several men to tail jackie to see if he had bought anything expensive. He never thought that jackie would prepare

a skilled medical practitioner. He’s used his medical skills to save my life on the battlefield. So, never mind this pearl—I could give him ten pearls and it still wouldn’t

this is why the Goddess of War

right. Who knew that the good-for-nothing son-in-law of the Taylor family would not only know a Goddess of War but even saved her life before? What luck, to be associated

She would never refuse a

buddies!”

be a good thing that Lana was able to come to Eastfield. At least

come in, Goddess

all stepped up and caused trouble

have gone forward and yelled at her to explain herself before

have been an absolute disaster

over to her car. She took out a long, rectangular box and tossed it to Zeus. “I haven’t given you your 70th birthday present yet, sir. This is a

thousand-year-old ginseng was practically a national treasure. It was extremely rare and difficult

expensive! Ms. Goddess of War, you’re too generous!” Old Man Taylor was shocked to his core by the exorbitant gift. He took the box with trembling

the fatty, Michael, who was paralyzed. “Young Master Wilson, right? I

532 Michael was on the floor, completely paralyzed with fear. When he heard this, he nearly peed his pants. Cold sweat began to trickle down

also stepped forward to confront her, he had spoken with the most bite and even did his happy

me. I didn’t know you were a Goddess of

and pointed at Ivan instead. “I was just listening to Ivan and the rest. They said that jackie was leeching off a rich woman,”

of dragging him down to hell. He was suddenly overcome with

we’re good friends, aren’t we? How can you accuse me of something like that? Who was the one who said he wanted to see the rich woman’s true colors? Who was the

you!” Michael harrumphed coldly. “Don’t tell me you didn’t call her

determined to drag Ivan down with him. He was well aware that his death was certain if he did not

to drag Neil or Ken along. Ivan, however, was different—he was the young master of the Taylor family, the only son. There was no way the Goddess of War would dare

Man Taylor’s birthday—his 70th. No way a Goddess of War would

did call her a rich hag but I just wanted to prove that she was wealthy. My intentions were completely different from yours!” Ivan resorted to sophistry but in reality, his heart was

as ‘Goddess of War’ earlier, he probably would have gone ahead and

the sight of these two idiots

Old Man Taylor’s

he has sullied both our names by claiming that you were leeching off of me. It doesn’t only affect my reputation—it affects yours as well, and it could’ve sowed discord between you and your wife. So,

It seemed that this Goddess

to the Wilsons. Theoretically, jackie should be calling him

you, Goddess

when he heard that he was not going to die. Then, he looked at jackie. “ jackie, we’ve known each other for quite some time now. Please go easy on me!” he said. “Besides, it’s Old Man Taylor’s birthday today, and I’m his esteemed guest. I came over to celebrate. Don’t tell me you

a dry smile. “That’s right. You’re an esteemed guest, and it’s Grandfather’s birthday today. So I really can’t trouble you all

seemed that jackie was not an idiot after all, being aware that he was a young master of a second-class aristocratic family and not daring to lift a finger against him. That was why he would

he never expected jackie to speak after pausing for a moment. “Lambasting my name is fine. After all, I’m just a bodyguard working for the Drake family. However, you’ve slandered the name of a Goddess of War.

Ivan, the fatty accused you of slandering the Goddess of War as well. Isn’t that practically defamation

my name as well. I have nothing but respect for the Goddess of War. There isn’t a speck of disrespect within me. In my eyes, Miss Lana is the strongest Goddess of War among the nine. Besides, it’s a no-brainer that it’s extremely difficult for a woman to become a Goddess of War!”

never expected Lana’s expression to darken instead as

just saying it’s not easy…” Ivan was suddenly shocked.

if you do it well. Go on and give this fatty two hundred vicious slaps. Oh, and each slap must be absolutely resounding to prove your respect and regard for the Goddess of War! Otherwise, it would mean that you do not truly respect

see if you truly respect me!” Lana smiled and folded her arms across

the spot, fury kindling in him. jackie was

he told Ivan to give him two hundred slaps—hard ones at that. This was

allowed to live is good enough, Michael, and you still wish to bargain with me? Vermin like

in your hands!”

of Ivan’s mouth twitched. Now, he would have preferred the Goddess of War to

a miracle

War on the line! It was hard for him to go easy with such a matter at stake. Furthermore, he could not fake the slapping, what with so many

Skyler

what he said about

you’re not up for it, I’ll take your place and defend her honor. I’ll slap him to death in three strikes!”

death, the fat on his

help him, he even considered beating him up? Michael thought to himself.

If he used his full strength, he

being suffocated. He had no choice but to clench his

good friend. He probably would not hit him that hard. That was why it was better to let Ivan do the beating rather than a God of

I won’t hold

heart. Michael had tried to drag him down into the mud during a crucial moment earlier. What if the Goddess of War had decided to

Smack!

raised his hand and

“Ah!”

Michael yelped. His cheek burned from the pain

Michael raised his head wildly and looked at Ivan, breathing heavily. That b*stard. Was he not using too much strength? Did he not

not be bothered. He turned around and asked Lana, “Goddess of War,

sure to keep up the good work!”

more strength—it was to

striking him, he would slow down at the last minute. That way, it would seem that he was rearing up for a vicious hit when in reality, his blow would be slightly softened. Michael believed that Ivan was capable of doing

Smack!

his contemplation, Ivan slapped him again, going for the

a little more strength into this slap compared to the last

and shot Ivan

no other way, Young Master Wilson. Look—there are so many people watching. I have no choice but to slap you for your blatant disrespect to the Goddess of War!

smile crossed Ivan’s lips as he saluted Michael with his fist

of War? He used that much strength just to gain

only given him two slaps and yet they were already

was standing not too far away—utterly terrified—giving him the side-eye. “Get over here now!”

said earlier. In his head, he kept praying that she would not hold a grudge against him and let the issue slide. Much to his dismay, she suddenly yelled at

was just as terrified as his son. He wanted to come forward and beg for her forgiveness. He

wrath and have

there—rooted to his

there a problem?” Neil gulped,

the slaps. Don’t miss a single one,” Lana said

vigorously. It was so scary. His heart threatened to burst forth from his chest at any moment. Fortunately, she had

four…” Ivan slapped Michael again and again. The latter’s face quickly swelled into the size of a balloon,

pain in his hand after quite a

one hitting someone else, but his hand was in pain as well. He was only better off by

one doing the slapping was not better off by

“Ninety-nine…”

had been given. Michael had been slapped until his face was as red as a tomato, swelling past inhuman levels. He had a dull look in his eyes, having been slapped to the point

he had completely

James Drake, have arrived with the Drake family

Tanya, Timothy, and the other members of the Drake family arrived, presenting

God. What–what’s

Young Master Wilson kneeling on the

was a birthday

noticed Lana and exclaimed, “I never thought

One of the ushers of the Taylor family explained to James and his family

the Goddess of War!” James was taken aback. Michael usually threw his weight about shamelessly in front of others, but he had offended the Goddess of War this time. Nothing could be done

jackie, the Taylor family’s son-in-law, had saved

grown strong to become a Goddess of War? Then why was jackie’s file strictly confidential? Why was his file so strange? Why were there so many things that were not officially recorded? No one could

James turned towards the Taylor family’s servant who was standing beside him. “We’re kind of lost here because we arrived a little late. Did the Goddess of War mention jackie holding a certain position?” he asked, tone quiet. “Like

that he received a token but he lost it. He also said that the money he used to bid for that villa was all his. He’s probably a head commander. It’s a big accomplishment if he managed to hold that title within

was a head commander?” Spectre, who

tell anyone. But I really admire him. The Goddess of War might not even be