Chapter 50

The madam no longer dared to voice any opposition. She led Yelan and Hongyi out of the room and immediately ordered her subordinates to search everywhere. In the end, they found only Cuilan’s corpse.

The sharp sound of cracking echoed, followed by continuous rumbling. The blade’s radiance, spreading like a river of stars, engulfed the black sea of thunder. It took nearly the length of an incense stick before the scene finally settled.

“Make sure Jiujiu and Liu Xiaojiao take good care of Tong Xin. We can’t let this get out; otherwise, people will say the Feng family treats their servants too harshly. Everything else remains as usual,” Feng Shaohao said coldly, then turned and returned to the main residence.

Though he said to treat them well, their meals consisted merely of canned luncheon meat and leafy greens. After all, this place was only a gathering point; living conditions couldn’t compare to the fortress in Central State.

Chen Yu turned around, about to yield, but froze the moment he saw the visitor approaching.

“Fan Xin, I’m heading to the imperial capital. Today, Chen Yu has the team selection contest. If he passes, he can participate in the national competition this year,” Liang Xiao called out to Fan Xin, who sat in the corner playing on his phone.

As expected, even someone like Lian Sheng deeply understood how to survive by keeping a low profile. With him around, Jing Xiuran had much less to worry about.

At noon, Gou Jia and Su Sheng were bound hand and foot and locked inside a shop with large glass doors. No one guarded the place, but the two dared not move an inch.

While struggling, Tong Xin’s soft, smooth earlobe was suddenly enveloped by his warm lips and tongue, sending a tingling, electric sensation coursing through her entire body.

After some discussion, the group still found no other solution. Both families intended to entrust the matter to Xiao Yang, who did not refuse outright but promised to think it over carefully.

In an instant, the Flame Heaven Cauldron stirred. The Four Divine Beasts carried it crashing toward the fireball, while Feng Wuxie, commanding the soul-capturing spear, unleashed a devastating lance shadow that tore through the air.

Yun Xian was indeed a bit angry. Had they spoken earlier, he would have been glad to help since he was training anyway.

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Inside the medical care room, though separated by a window, the rising and falling cheers from the playground were still audible. According to the broadcast commentary, this year’s sports meet seemed especially intense.

Ren Huang and Ming Zhuo, by contrast, leisurely sat atop the city wall, reclining comfortably on their self-made seats.

Yun Xian couldn’t help but smile wryly. Running away like a dog and still asking why others wouldn’t submit—this was almost a comedic art form. Unfortunately, he couldn’t help much and could only watch the spectacle from the hillside.

Aman had known a bit about the situation beforehand, but the others had just learned of it. After Wu Si’an’s explanation, surprise gave way to solemnity.

Suddenly, the Wooden Spirit’s Eye emitted a strong green glow. The ripples it created caused the trees to grow wildly in its path. Yun Xian’s own gaze was filled with overlapping illusions, so many that his vision blurred, and he instinctively covered his eyes with his hand.

A buzzing sound filled his head as Ling Qi stopped in his tracks, staring blankly at Fang Xiyuan’s hair fluttering in the night breeze. For a moment, he was at a loss on how to judge such an ending.

She had clearly sensed something but showed no outward reaction. Yet her hand’s grip on her weapon shifted from pressing to grasping.

The news of Nan Chengyao’s injury was known to some within the entire Third Prince’s Mansion. Though the exact number was unknown, it was certainly not many.

Just as Lin Feng leisurely smoked a cigarette and watched Qin Lan, whose beauty was captivating, enjoy her steak, an ill-timed voice interrupted his comfort.

Before his seclusion, he had earnestly instructed me on many things. After emerging, he calmly held her hand and said, “Since I cannot protect you well, I will take you away.”

Suddenly, I understood why Yan’er did not shed a single tear when choosing to end her life but instead smiled faintly.

As for the specific cause of this incident, Lin Feng had already recounted the entire story to Li Wan on the day he woke up, during a private moment.

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“Not angry about such a thing? You used to be strict about everything,” Yumei’s eyes revealed doubt.

“Patience, this is a very long story. But before beginning, let’s make sure all the actors are present on the final stage!” The Shepherd maintained his smile and spoke slowly.

Naguo had already deployed two full plague spreaders in the Noska region, watching the two treacherous cultists there with predatory eyes. Barring accidents, they would mercilessly eliminate these cultists, ensuring that the treacherous cult couldn’t gain strength or freedom in either region.

I could hardly believe it when he let go of my hand, laid me down on the bed, and bent over to pull the covers over me.

Ling Feng’s Six Yang Plate was no different. Even Mingxin Chan could only partially use the unique traits of the Purple Phoenix bloodline. No matter how much he advanced, he could never wield it at full strength.

Moreover, the Wind Demon Blood Shadow Blade, ranked one hundred ninety-eighth on the Immortal Artifact list, now rested in the hands of the son of the Nether Ghost Emperor.

Though the protective shield around the battle platform was formed by a Martial Emperor’s strength, it still wavered precariously and could break at any moment.

“What exactly happened?” the Lord of Rage Tide City grabbed the collar of the messenger and shouted.

Therefore, there was no rush to depart. Besides wanting to witness the might of the Inner Sea, the most important thing was to strengthen his own power. But this was not urgent; Xu Mu believed that his power would increase naturally as he showcased his prowess.

From the moment he entered Rugong Hall, he displayed a brash attitude and appeared quite greedy for wealth and pleasure.