Run! If you die at his hands, you'll lose everything!

Chapter 264 Leveraging Power to Reclaim It from the Dragon Kingdom's Ruler!

However, Ye Xuan was also gambling, as he couldn't see through the fat boss.

So he was betting that the fat boss wasn't afraid of the king.

But the moment he stepped into the grocery store, his heart sank.

He saw the Great Magician.

In the past, he wouldn't have thought anything of it.

After all, it was the Archmage who reminded him to get the explosive device from the fat boss.

But right now, there's only one possibility he can think of.

He came to win over the fat boss to the king's side.

"You're back? Why do you look so pale?"

The fat boss had known Ye Xuan for so long, and this was the first time he had seen such obvious emotional fluctuations on Ye Xuan's face.

Upon seeing Ye Xuan return, the Archmage stood up, deciding not to stay any longer.

"Seriously, you should think about it carefully."

"After all, such opportunities are rare for both of us."

Ye Xuan's lips curled into a cold smile; the Grand Magus's words were clearly meant for him.

sow discord.

What exactly is the identity of that king?

It's incredible that the Archmage would go to such lengths for him.

How are you feeling?

The fat boss seemed to know everything that had happened to Ye Xuan.

"I feel terrible."

Ye Xuan gently closed his eyes; he was in a really bad mood.

Is he strong in this life?

Very strong.

Ye Xuan felt that he was stronger than he had imagined.

Whether human or alien, he felt there was no one of his level he couldn't defeat.

But they are still being played around by others.

What are your thoughts?

"You've always championed individual ability, believing that personal strength trumps everything."

"And now?"

Ye Xuan did not answer the fat boss's question, but simply tilted his head to ask.

Are you afraid of him?

This is a stupid question, but Ye Xuan doesn't want to beat around the bush.

He was truly alone. If the fat boss also considered the king's status, then he would return to the path he started down.

Upon hearing Ye Xuan's words, the chubby boss smiled.

He knew that this stubborn boy had finally let go of some of his obsessive ideas.

"The idea that individual strength surpasses everything is correct."

"But that's when you've grown strong enough to stand up to everyone."

The chubby boss looked at Ye Xuan seriously and said, word by word.

"Power is the foundation of everything."

"But who says that this force necessarily refers to your own power?"

"Your background, influence, and connections—these are all sources of power."

"Moreover, these forces are often more important than your own strength before you have fully developed."

"There are some things you may not need, but you can't live without."

Since his rebirth, Ye Xuan has never trusted anyone from the bottom of his heart.

He only believes in his own strength.

Therefore, he tries to solve everything himself as much as possible.

He made a deal with the Grand Magus and with the Fat Boss.

But in reality, he was also leveraging resources. Without the numerous props provided by the fat boss, he would never have been able to grow so quickly.

However, he declined the Grand Magus's invitation.

He didn't want to be tied down.

He didn't believe in the power behind the Grand Magus at all.

Even when facing the fat boss, he remained vigilant at all times.

It always comes under the guise of a transaction.

But in reality, if the fat boss hadn't taken a liking to him, Ye Xuan wouldn't have been qualified to do business with him.

He has always been relying on others, but he has never wanted to bear the burden himself.

"Don't feel like you're depending on someone else."

"Don't think that this will hinder your growth."

"The path you're walking now has been walked by many others."

"It is possible to succeed without power or connections."

"But the time spent on that is on a completely different scale."

"Can you afford to waste this time?"

"If you had powerful backers protecting you today, would he still dare to scheme against you like this?"

.....

Seemingly wanting to break Ye Xuan's stubborn mindset once and for all, the fat boss talked a lot.

"Can you help me get my things back?"

Ye Xuan didn't care at the moment whether the fat boss had any other schemes against him.

He just wanted to take the things back, and he wanted to take them back even more aggressively.

"cannot."

Ye Xuan rolled his eyes.

"Then what you've been saying all this time is just nonsense, isn't it?"

The chubby boss took out a plate of grilled squid and started eating as he spoke.

Seeing that Ye Xuan was back to normal, he was visibly relieved.

"That kid has some powerful backing, so I can't just bully him."

"Besides, is that how you use the phrase 'who has someone backing you up'?"

"I never do anything that forces things to grow faster than they should, nor will I blindly help you."

"If a grown man's things are stolen, he has to get them back himself. What kind of skill is it to rely on others?"

As he spoke, he tossed something from his pocket.

"An eye for an eye."

"If he steals from you, why don't you just steal from him too?"

This item has the same effect as the one Ye Xuan received before; it can transfer the target's kill points.

"These things are extremely rare throughout the entire universe; you're incredibly lucky to have encountered one."

"I only have this one. If you don't succeed, then there's nothing I can do."

His kill points are undoubtedly all on the king; the only way to get them back is to find the king's game character.

"Thanks, Fatty, I'll be going now."

He doesn't know much about the king, so he needs to hurry up and gather intelligence to analyze it.

After Ye Xuan left, Master Yan emerged from a corner.

"So you're ultimately choosing this kid?"

"Is he more trustworthy than that man's son?"

The fat boss had already slumped back into his chair.

"Whether in terms of background, talent, methods, or temperament, Ye Xuan is no match for the ruler of the Dragon Kingdom."

"But I just inexplicably feel inclined to side with him."

"You know, I always rely on my intuition when I do things."

Even though reason tells me that the Dragon Kingdom's ruler might go even further in the future.

"But I still prefer to do things according to my own conscience."

"I don't really like that kid; he's a bit of a jerk when it comes to doing things."

"He clearly chose the path of a king, but lacked the true demeanor of one."

"Besides, I'm very lucky with bets, and I believe I won't lose this time either."

"Hahaha."

......

After Ye Xuan left, he immediately called Wang Xiao.

As direct descendants of the four great families, they should have met the king in person.

"Master, the king is a middle-aged man who is about 40 years old."

"You look great, very energetic."

"But nobody knows where he lives in reality; he's only seen during important meetings."

After saying that, Wang Xiao sent Ye Xuan a picture of the king.

In reality, no one knows the exact location, let alone a character in a game.

"He wants to gain kill points, so he'll definitely be in the game during the nation war."

"There are five major strongholds in the game, but now countless alien races have descended. If he doesn't want to die, he won't easily leave the safe zone."

Based on the methods the king has used against him during this period, Ye Xuan deduced that his current personal strength should not be very strong.

If conventional methods fail, then unconventional methods will suffice.