Chapter 425: The Unexpected Guest**

On an island near the harbor, a young man sat cross-legged in the forest, still as if lost in deep meditation. Surprisingly, no mosquitoes, insects, or mice dared approach within three meters of him. They kept their distance as if their lives depended on it. This young man was none other than Payne Zimmerman. He had arrived at dawn but was too weak to continue. For the safety of the woman he loved, he chose to take his time and practice deep breathing to regain his strength. "Whoosh..." Payne exhaled...