Chapter 1

"Grandpa, why don't you call your biological father? He could probably solve your current problems right away."

Once again, that beautiful voice echoed through the phone.

"Listen to me, I, Wang Hao, would rather die of poverty or be beaten to death by debt collectors than make this phone call."

Wang Hao clutched his phone, a look of anger on his face.

He was abandoned at birth and raised with great difficulty by Lin Deyuan and Sun Xiumei.

As for his biological parents, they didn't raise him and haven't even visited him once since he was born. Wang Hao harbors a deep resentment towards them.

"Grandpa, there was a reason your father abandoned you. Your father really..."

"Shut up!"

Wang Hao let out a loud shout, so angry he wanted to laugh.

The person on the phone said his father was an immortal and abandoned him because he had to go through a tribulation.

He also said that his father, Wang Ming, was the only cultivator on Earth and the most powerful person in the world. Half the wealth of the planet belonged to his father.

Including even those wealthy and influential figures in the summer heat, most of them are descendants of his father's disciples.

Hehehe… really amazing if he’s as capable as that. If his own father was truly so powerful, how could he still be living at the bottom of society, facing scorn and ridicule every day?

"Grandfather, you are truly the only celestial descendant on Earth. You are far more noble than those so-called wealthy heirs. Even if they all added together, they wouldn't be as valuable as one of your fingertips."

The man tried his best to say.

"The Dark Lord sealed a power within you. When you are filled with rage to the extreme, that power will be unleashed, and you will become incredibly strong..."

"Get the hell out of here, you're getting more and more ridiculous, liar! You lunatic!"

Wang Hao angrily cursed a few words, immediately hung up the phone, and rode his electric scooter to deliver food.

"Alas, why doesn't Grandpa believe it? If he recognizes them, he'll get all the wealth and legacy left by the Lord of the Underworld."

At the highest end Cloudscape Villa on Zijun Mountain, a man in a purple qipao put down his phone and let out a sigh.

Feng Renming, whose name is known by all, was once just given a recipe by Wang Hao's father. He used it to become the richest man in Yunhai.

Wang Haogang just delivered this takeout order to the customer when his phone rang again. This time, it was his neighbor, Aunt Zhang, calling.

"Wang Hao, is that Wang Hao?"

Aunt Zhang's voice was hurried, sounding like something urgent had happened.

"Aunt Zhang, what happened?" Wang Hao's heart skipped a beat.

"Something happened, quick! There's trouble at your bakery - a gang of thugs is causing a ruckus in your shop. It looks like it's the Chih-Hua crew..."

Scoff!

Hearing this name, Wang Hao's mind buzzed. He hurriedly turned the car around and sped towards his family's bakery.

Ci Hua, whose real name is Zhang Chihua, is a gang leader in Yunhai and also the manager of a branch of Shen Daikuan.

The loan company, a subsidiary of Yunhai's wealthiest person, Xinch旗, has a powerful background.

Last year, Wang Hao bought a house and renovated it, plus his wedding, which cost nearly two million yuan.

His foster parents emptied their life savings and scraped together every penny they could find. They even borrowed money from relatives and friends, but it still wasn't enough; they were short 500,000 yuan.

High housing prices coupled with a hefty dowry almost bankrupted Wang Hao's ordinary family.

To raise half a million dollars, Wang Hao, through an introduction, went to Zhang Chi to apply for a loan.

We originally agreed on a loan of 500,000, with interest of 600,000, to be repaid over five years.

As a result, Wang Hao paid back two months' worth, and Zhang Chihua immediately turned his back on him, forcing Wang Hao to repay the remaining 1.1 million yuan within a month.

Wang Hao took the contract to talk things over, but when he saw it, he was dumbfounded. There was a harsh clause on top: Zhang Chihua could demand the remaining debt from Wang Hao at any time.

At the time of signing the contract, it was at a dinner party. Zhang Chihua got Wang Hao drunk and, because he wasn't paying attention to the details of the contract, he signed it in a daze.

It was only now that I discovered Zhang Chihua was running a loan shark operation.

The other party has a contract and a lot of power, Wang Hao has no way to deal with it.

Zhang Chihua let out words, one month later if Wang Hao still doesn't pay back the loan, he will break his legs.

Wang Hao's adoptive parents, out of helplessness, had to sell their house which they had lived in for decades, only to raise one million yuan and return it to Zhang Chihua.

Because of this, his parents were left homeless and had to take shelter in a small bakery. Wang Hao felt incredibly guilty.

Even after the loan was repaid, Zhang Chihua didn't let go of Wang Hao, constantly finding various reasons to continue asking him for money. Things like management fees, handling fees, custody fees, and so on - a whole bunch of them.

Wang Hao hated Zhang Chihua, but he was helpless and could only hide in high places. Unexpectedly, Zhang Chihua actually found his parents' bakery.

"Zhang Chihua, if you dare to hurt my mom, I'll die with you! I'll fight you to the death!"

Wang Hao had a dagger hidden in his arms, and madness flashed in his eyes.

Bakery.

Wang Hao's foster mother, Sun Xiumei, stood at the shop door. Facing the menacing group of people, she forced a smile and said: "Chihua Big Brother, I... my son's money has already been paid back, you... why do you still want money?"

The biggest loan shark on Qing Street, Zhang Chihua, a man with a short stature and a round head, stared at Sun Xiumei with a fake smile: "You guys have already paid back the principal and interest, plus handling fees, management fees, labor costs, collection fees, and communication fees. It adds up to 100,000 yuan in total. Give me another 100,000 yuan, and your son's account will be clear."

$100,000!

Hearing this number, Sun Xiumei jumped in fright. Don't even mention one hundred thousand, now even a thousand she couldn't come up with.

"Boss Chi Hua, look at our little shop. Business has been bad lately. We barely make any money even after working hard all day. You have a kind heart, please show us some mercy and ease up on us..."

Sun Xiumei bent over, her attitude humble to the dust.

"You're saying that you don't want to repay the debt?"

Zhang Chihua looked at the group of younger brothers behind him, his face contorted and said: "Dare to renege on my debt, I see that you are not tired of living!"

Saying that, he turned from the shelf and took out a freshly baked oil bun. He slammed it hard onto the ground.

Bang!

The iron drawer slammed onto the granite floor, bouncing up, and scattering bread with a fragrant aroma.

Sun Xiumei's face changed: "Chihua Big Brother, why do you have to drive people to a dead end? To be honest, I really don't have money—you know, I sold my house last year just to pay back your one million. I... where can I get another ten thousand?"

As she spoke, Sun Xiumei's eyes turned red and tears streamed down her face.

"So, you've made up your mind?" Zhang Chihua's smile widened, and she looked as if she were a laughing Buddha.

He has plenty of ways to deal with such common folk.

"Brother Chihua, please understand me. I really can't come up with the money." Sun Xiumei was almost kneeling down, her face full of pleading.

"Damn it, Brother Chihua! It looks like these women want to skip out on their bill. The bakery got trashed!"

"Yes, smash the store, smash everything, smash it to pieces!"

Zhang Chihua raised his hand to stop the younger brothers who were about to start a fight. He glanced at the small, slender figure huddled beside him, and a strange thought crossed his mind. He smiled sinisterly and said, "Sun Xiumei, you don't want money either, but..."

He pointed to Sun Xiumei's daughter, Lin Sisi, "How about she keeps me company for one night? Don't worry, it's only for one night, I won't hurt your daughter."

Zhang Chihua's eyes were full of evil.

Sun Xiumei was furious, her face turning ashen and her whole body trembling. She gritted her teeth and spat, "Beast! You're not even human!"

"Hmph, you have no shame!"

Zhang Chihua waved his hand and shouted, "Brothers, smash the store!"

Bang!

A shelf was knocked over.

Bang!--

The cash register was smashed into a big hole.

"Don't smash our store." Lin SiSi rushed forward wanting to stop him, but Zhang ChiHua pulled her into his arms and fiercely kissed her on the face.

"Stop, stop it!" Sun Xiumei screamed, lunging forward to try and snatch her son from Zhang Chihua's arms.

Zhang Chihua stepped forward, his burly frame blocking Sun Xiumei's way. He smiled and looked at her: "Sun Xiumei, I just want your son to keep me company for one night, and it won't cost you anything. Why are you unwilling? If you don't agree, this bakery will really be gone --"

"Never! I would rather die than agree to your request!" Sun Xiumei shouted, her voice sharp and piercing.

"Hahaha, I want to die, you bastard!"

Zhang Chihua kicked Sun Xiumei in the abdomen.

Sun Xiumei was kicked and stumbled, clutching her stomach as she sank to the ground. The immense pain twisted her face, almost causing her to lose consciousness.

"You lowly wretch, it's an honor for your son to be chosen by me."

Zhang Chihua grinned widely, spitting a mouthful of phlegm at Sun Xiumei who was lying on the ground.

Then he picked up a piece of bread from the ground and pressed it onto Sun Xiumei's face, grinding it to pieces with the sole of his shoe.

"Smash, smash hard! I want everything in this place to be completely destroyed!"

Zhang Chihua hugged Lin Sisi with one hand and waved the other, shouting.

Bang bang bang --

The shelves in the bakery were knocked over, and the oven was smashed to pieces.

"Help -- Help me -- Save me --" Lin Sisi struggled desperately, pushing away Zhang Chihua's fat face with her hands, wanting to escape his clutches.

But, his strength was too weak. No matter how hard he tried, Zhang Chihua's stinky face was still rubbing against his neck.

"Little Si—" Sun Xiumei's eyes widened, and she rushed toward her son.

Today, even if Sun Xiumei risked her life, she couldn't let her son be ruined by these thugs.

"Get lost!"

Zhang Chihua kicked Sun Xiumei away with one foot. The two henchmen beside him stepped forward and punched and kicked Sun Xiumei.

How could a weakling withstand such heavy blows from these strong men?

Click!

His ribs were broken.

poof—

...steam poured from his nostrils.

In a short while, Sun Xiumei was beaten until she was unconscious and covered in blood.

"Mom—"

Lin Sisi lay on the ground, her mother's lifeless and horrifying cries echoing.

"Well then, hehe!"

Zhang Chihua wore a cruel smile, tearing Lin Sisi's clothes apart.

"Ah—"

Bang --

Just then, the bakery door was slammed open, and Wang Hao stood at the entrance, panting heavily.

Looking at the tragic scene before him, Wang Hao's eyes widened in shock.

His foster mother was beaten to a pulp!

My sister is being bullied by this jerk Zhang Chihua, her clothes are torn to shreds!

In an instant, Wang Hao's rage reached its peak, his pitch-black eyes instantly engulfed by a crimson haze.

His face was as cold as ice, and he could literally wring out icicles from his expression.

The clenched fists creaked and groaned, sounding like they were about to shatter their bones.

"Zhang—Chi—Hua!"

Three words came from Wang Hao's teeth. His eyes, filled with rage, seemed like those of a furious lion.

Zhang Chihua saw Wang Hao and stopped what he was doing. His eyes were full of disdain and a playful smile.

"Hee hee, Wang Hao, you're here too. Just in time to watch a good show."

Zhang Chihua burst into loud laughter, feeling extremely pleased.

"Die!"

Boom!

Wang Hao threw a punch.

This punch.

There seemed to be a thunderous roar, and flashes of lightning boomed.

Whew—

With a self-satisfied smile on his face, Zhang Chihua's expression suddenly stiffened.

Then!

He flew backward like a kite with its string cut, crashing heavily against the wall.

Bang!

Wang Hao took a heavy step, the solid floor cracking and splintering. He lunged forward in an instant, his right hand, veins bulging, grabbing Zhang Chihua's back and lifting him up as if he were light as a feather.

"Ah—"

Zhang Chihua let out a pained cry, followed by a searing agony in his back.

Slap!

Wang Hao single-handedly picked up Zhang Chihua's hefty frame, and facing his plump face, he delivered a resounding slap.

"Get out!"

This palm strike was incredibly powerful. Zhang Chihua, with his stout physique, was sent spinning in place by the force of it. His face instantly swelled up and several teeth flew out of his mouth.

Before Zhang Chihua could even steady himself, Wang Hao kicked him away with a powerful strike.

His heavy impact on the bakery's glass display case shattered it into pieces, sending shards of glass flying everywhere.

"My family, dead!"

The icy voice, like a blade, fell into Zhang Chuhua's buzzing ears.

(Editor in charge:precious based on the novel)