A swirl of emerald light erupted in the luxurious foyer of the Li family estate, displacing a priceless Ming vase and sending it crashing to the floor.
Kai tumbled out of the shimmer, landing with a heavy thud on the polished marble floor.
He lay there for a moment, panting heavily, the adrenaline leaving his body in a rush. "Damn," he rasped, pushing himself up with a grimace.
"That's the furthest I've ever teleported in my entire life."
His eyes darted around the spacious foyer, taking in the familiar surroundings. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow on beautifully carved furniture and priceless artwork. But the beauty held no appeal for him at that moment.
His gaze fell on the two figures approaching him, their faces etched with concern.
"Master Kai!"
One of the butlers, a wiry man named Chen, exclaimed.
"What happened? You're bleeding and… the young lady you were with… what happened to her body?"
