Rise of The Abandoned Husband (Liam Knight) novel Chapter 6
Chapter 6: Chapter 6 – Awakening and a Bitter Confrontation
The first rays of dawn filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows of my new residence, casting golden light across the polished marble floors. I sat cross-legged in the center of the spacious living room, my eyes closed, focusing on the strange energy flowing through my body.
Throughout the night, I had been exploring the flood of knowledge that had somehow appeared in my mind. Ancient medical techniques, cultivation methods that seemed impossible yet familiar—it was as if I’d always known these things but had only now gained access to them.
I directed my breathing according to a technique called “Dragon’s Breath Cultivation,” drawing energy from my surroundings into my body. With each breath, I could feel something building within me, a reservoir of power I’d never imagined possible.
When I finally opened my eyes, the sun had fully risen. I flexed my fingers, marveling at the subtle glow beneath my skin. In a single night, I had reached the first layer of the Qi Refining Stage—a feat that should have taken months according to the knowledge in my mind.
“This can’t be real,” I whispered, rising to my feet.
I needed to test this power. I walked out to the private garden behind the villa where decorative boulders lined a small meditation path. Selecting a rock about the size of a basketball, I took a deep breath and struck it with my palm.
The boulder exploded into dust.
“Holy shit!” I jumped back, staring at my unmarked hand in disbelief.
My heart raced with exhilaration. Three years of being belittled, treated like dirt beneath everyone’s feet, and now… now I could shatter stone with a single blow. I laughed aloud, the sound echoing across the empty garden.
According to the knowledge in my mind, I could advance much further. The Qi Refining Stage was merely the beginning, with Eight Layers to master before advancing to the Foundation Building Stage. From there, the path extended upward through increasingly powerful realms.
But I needed resources. Specifically, I needed herbs to create pills that would accelerate my cultivation. I searched my pockets, finding the meager remnants of my savings—just a few hundred dollars. Seraphina had always controlled our finances, claiming I couldn’t be trusted with money. How ironic that seemed now.
After showering and changing into the only decent clothes I owned, I decided to visit a local pharmacy. It wouldn’t have the rare herbs mentioned in my cultivation knowledge, but perhaps some common medicinal plants might serve as substitutes.
The Dragon Rising Community where my new villa was located represented the height of luxury in Havenwood City. As I walked through the pristine streets, I drew curious glances from residents unaccustomed to seeing unfamiliar faces in their exclusive neighborhood.
Just as I reached the community gates, a sleek black car pulled up, blocking my path. The back door swung open, and Seraphina stepped out, her face twisted with anger. Behind her emerged Gideon Blackwood, his tall frame radiating hostility.
“I knew it!” Seraphina spat. “You’ve been stalking me! How did you get into this community?”
I stared at her, seeing her clearly for perhaps the first time in our relationship. How had I ever loved this woman? Her beauty was still evident, but now I could see the ugliness beneath—the calculation in her eyes, the cruelty in the set of her mouth.
“I live here now,” I said calmly, enjoying the flash of confusion on her face.
“Don’t lie,” Gideon stepped forward, invading my personal space. His expensive suit couldn’t hide the brutish nature beneath. “People like you don’t live in Dragon Rising. Security is probably on their way to remove you as we speak.”
I smiled, feeling a strange new confidence flowing through me. “People like me? And what kind of people would that be, Gideon?”
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