Before that, all he had to do was enjoy the process of conquest, both on and off the court.
The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight filtered through the gaps in the floor-to-ceiling windows and cast mottled patterns across the expensive handmade carpet, Li Fei had already finished his morning workout and was seated at the dining table, enjoying the nutritious breakfast the butler had carefully prepared.
Julie, meanwhile, lounged in a silk robe, a cup of coffee in hand as she sat across from him. Her long legs were crossed, every bit of her exuding allure.
"After ESPN's show aired last night, every major sports paper and website had you on the front page this morning." Julie scrolled through the tablet in her hand and read out the New York Post sports headline: "'The Undisputed Emperor: Li Fei Launches the Dynasty's Road to Defense with Godlike Numbers.' They used the word 'Emperor.' Looks like your 'tyrant' theory is catching on."
Li Fei took a sip of milk and picked up a copy of USA Today. On the front sports page, his photo stood side by side with those of Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, beneath an inflammatory headline—<Eastern Monarch and Western Conference Duo: Is a Cross-Continental Showdown of the Titans Already Inevitable?>.
Besides reporting on the Eastern Conference and Western Conference Players of the Month, the article also published the NBA's updated MVP rankings for the first month of the new season.
There was no suspense. With terrifying averages of 42.5 points, 18.8 rebounds, 8.5 assists, and 4.8 blocks per game, along with the Knicks' flawless 15–0 record under his leadership, Li Fei sat firmly at the top.
Right behind him was the Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal, ranked second on the strength of his unrivaled dominance in the