Volume 1, Chapter 36: Was Shen Ruyi Pleased by the Flattery?

Chen Fan watched Ye Qingcheng’s retreating figure, still feeling somewhat dazed. How had he suddenly become a "kept man" living off a woman? He had only meant to offer some kind words of comfort, yet he was met with a barrage of abuse. Who had he offended? Still, he was curious about what his junior sister had said to Ye Qingcheng to make her so furious that she had completely lost her ladylike composure.

Upon entering the private room, Chen Fan asked, "What did you two talk about?"

Shen Ruyi had no secrets from Chen Fan and recounted their entire conversation.

"Weren't your words a bit too harsh?"

Chen Fan had always known that Ye Qingcheng was a woman of intense pride and arrogance...

He did not answer Li Yunhong’s call, knowing full well what she would say. He had grown weary of her repetitive lecturing.

Lu Weining’s army arrived before the battle formation of the Daqi forces. He waved at his troops behind him and shouted something toward Feng Tian.

Luo Ling nodded and beckoned to her head maid, who hurried over to listen to her mistress’s instructions.

"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Luo Lan, and I work as an assassin. I’m sure you’ve all heard of the Black List; I am ranked second." A cat-and-mouse smile played on Luo Lan’s lips as she spoke with calm composure.

Just as we secured the red crystal, the massive door in front of us let out a thunderous rumble. Amidst a shower of falling dust, the tightly sealed gates slowly creaked open, revealing a passageway.

Listening to the reports one by one, Gu Xijin mostly remained silent. Cao Haoyuan was the one calling the shots, and she saw no need to interfere unless absolutely necessary.

Feng Tian had been keeping her head lowered, so Zheng Yuan and Yin Shaoxuan had not noticed her. It was only when Yin Shaoxuan leaped to her side that he finally took note of her presence.

The four sat down, and Feng Tian recounted the story of how she and Mo Hong had met and become friends. Nangong Jin, Shen Changfeng, and Lu Yingying all wore expressions of complex, mixed emotions after hearing her tale.

Upon hearing Rong Zheng’s assessment, Lu Weining waved his arm; his conclusion was identical to Rong Zheng’s.

Yang Xuan walked slowly into Golden Chicken Lake. At this moment, the lake was exceptionally calm. Many fish had stopped swimming and were floating quietly, practicing their cultivation. Although they had reached the Image-Forming realm, it would be effortless for Yang Xuan to capture them.

Orochimaru stopped his sinister laughter, cast a meaningful glance at Qiying in the distance, and gradually sank into the ground.

Finding a hidden door, they turned and entered. The scent of alchemy filled the air, bringing a momentary glimmer of hope to the pair. They rushed forward and opened a dust-covered jade bottle, only to be met with disappointment.

While the older woman was cleaning up outside, Tang Xiao and the second senior brother were inside talking to Qin Meng.

In the end, Si Zhen accepted the various scents she had blended. Only after she had let Lan Que put one of them into the wardrobe in front of her did Sun Jinrong finally take her leave.

Therefore, Pipi’s goal was simply to rescue the captives; there was no need for excessive worry. Now, they needed a clever plan to lure the enemy into a trap so they could wipe them out in one fell swoop. The challenge lay in figuring out how to bait the trap.

But then, why would the Akatsuki, an organization dedicated to collecting Tailed Beasts, graft that power onto Obito? What was the purpose behind such a move that seemed to conflict with their own goals?

Yang Qingluo had just stepped out of her rental apartment after breakfast when her wrist was suddenly seized. Looking down, she saw a long, powerful, and healthy-looking hand gripping her tightly.

The meeting took on a tense atmosphere from the very beginning, but Qiying remained unaffected, turning her gaze toward the people around her.

"It’s nothing. It’s just that what I’m about to say could be troublesome if it reaches the wrong ears. The two of them have just gone to check for eavesdroppers; I’ve already briefed them on the matter." Qiying waved her hand and turned back to face her clansmen.

"However..." The moment Lian dodged, countless magnetic nails materialized around the target and pierced his body without mercy. "Ugh!" With a wretched cry, the man collapsed to his knees.

"Ying'er, you should head back first." Yan Yun'er suddenly stopped. Caught off guard, Ying'er bumped her head against Yan Yun'er.

Before Xia Zheng’s shocked eyes, the perfectly preserved corpse of the ancient demon powerhouse disintegrated like sand in the wind.

"..." Lin Xingchen narrowed his eyes, seemingly grasping the source of Lian Chenghu’s worry. After ascending to immortality, what would happen to one's family? If one person achieves the Tao and the whole family ascends to heaven, can one really take everyone along on the journey?

Sun Shining nodded hurriedly in agreement, but then she noticed the glaring blood on Shen Nianyi’s lips. Just as Dr. Zheng had said, his throat had been severely injured and could not handle chili at all, yet he had eaten two full spoonfuls. Though it was an act of reckless defiance, it was a mess she had caused, so she pulled out a handkerchief and handed it to him.

The Lost Prophet gave He Xi a noncommittal look before beginning to lay out the tactics. He Xi let out a long sigh, pretending not to notice. He hadn't yet figured out how to broach the topic, but to his surprise, Min Lan had already sent a private message.

His face burned with a stinging pain, and a row of his teeth felt loose. Tong Dacheng glared fiercely at Xu Fan but dared not make a move.

Black Ant Card: Allows use of the [Heal] Lv1 skill. Can only be slotted into accessory-type equipment. Note: The hardest thing in the world is choosing who to save.

The affair involving the Wu family caused a great stir in Mao City. Many wanted to introduce the Wu family’s machinery, but Wu Ping turned them all away.

Nangong Jinse’s jade-like hands did not stop; with another flick, a second spirit herb flew into the furnace. She was attempting to refine two spirit herbs at once.

Xu Chuan had already realized this moments ago when he used his Heavenly Eye to observe Zhao Lin. She was a powerhouse at the early stage of the Inquiry Realm, and her intent was to depose the Empress.

...entered a silent world. However, the arrival of the Mingwu Sect was beyond Sifeng’s expectations.

At the same time, the firelight illuminated the layout of the entire facility. The roller coaster tracks were constructed of brick and stone, wedged between low peaks. City walls, towers, and strategic passes were clearly visible along the tracks. Every time the coaster passed, the beacon towers would ignite with billowing smoke, as if rapidly transmitting war reports.

Seeing that she had the upper hand, she quickly curled her eyes into a smile, her tone softening. Deliberately letting Zhu Houzhao feel her tenderness, she even spoke in a saccharine, coquettish voice: "Your Majesty, tell me! Do say it!" In truth, just saying those words made her own skin crawl.

Zoe sat up indifferently. With marksmanship like this, not to mention the trainees or Blood Pigeon, even the snipers of the White Moonlight League teams or Shao Yu, the captain of the R-code team in his prime, would have a hard time competing.