Chapter 40: Disobedience Comes with Consequences

Tao Zhiyong was also incredibly anxious. Why did something have to go wrong at a time like this?

Dong Zhengyu furrowed his brows, muttering to himself, "An abandoned warehouse..."

He then turned to the people around him. "Go quickly and check: what abandoned warehouses are there in the provincial capital?"

The provincial capital was not very large, with only so much space, and there were indeed very few abandoned warehouses. Upon hearing Dong Zhengyu's words, his subordinates hurriedly ran off to investigate. Before long, the young man returned.

Ever since Su Wanling began practicing cultivation alongside Tao Ran, she had grown to trust those inexplicable intuitions. Moreover, as she practiced the health-nurturing techniques, these intuitions became increasingly frequent.

Hearing Wu Chengyi's words, Lu Yu took a deep look at him, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

"If I were to strike with my full strength, no matter how tough your body is, I would pierce right through it!" Su Xuan knew the extent of his own power. Today, he did not want to kill anyone. Besides, this Ji Shang had not done anything to offend him; he merely wanted to spar, so there was no need to take his life.

In this ancient era, a jade pendant or a token inscribed with one’s name, courtesy name, and status was equivalent to the presence of the owner themselves.

By establishing his authority through force, Wu Yi’s reputation soared. "Blood-Blade Wu Yi," whose blade drank blood with every strike—in the Northeast, he had already been mythologized as a god-like figure.

"My lord, that shopkeeper is so ignorant of the situation. I told him my master insisted on paying, but he flatly refused to take the silver. It makes me, old Zhao, so angry..." Zhao Shun muttered to himself while watching Li Li, his face full of heartache and indignation at the shopkeeper's stubbornness.

After the soldiers at the checkpoint inspected the credentials of the military personnel in the pickup truck, two soldiers still walked around the vehicle, checking it meticulously before waving them through. Ka Qi watched the soldiers’ every move intently, not missing a single detail.

The house Suzuki Yuki found for Li Ruhai was indeed not far from the school, taking only a little over ten minutes to reach. Along the way, Suzuki Yuki boasted of his contributions and complained about his hardships, constantly trying to curry favor.

The Swallow Gate had extensive connections. Not only did they obtain the train tickets, but they also arranged for Wu Yi and his group to board the train through a special passage. Amidst the roar of the train, Wu Yi and his companions left Beiping, heading toward Shanghai.

Ogata An followed Hayami Hisano into the dressing room. Her two older sisters had already changed their clothes and were pulling at each other, tumbling about in a playful heap.

This series of movements was agonizingly slow, leaving everyone in suspense. Some could not help but curse the white-bearded old man's ancestors, while others kept their eyes fixed on the elder, watching with immense patience as the "Ghost Calculator" finished everything.

A new day began. Luo Yixuan discovered that Eric seemed to have forgotten what happened yesterday. He wore his usual charming smile, looked at her with feigned tenderness, and continued his efforts to win her over.

Hearing Dongfang Yi's threat, Luo Yixuan was so frightened that she immediately closed her eyes, daring not to mention Chen Daxi again.

Bai moved behind Mumu, his eyes still filled with a softness that masked an obvious sense of detachment. He stood with his hands hanging at his sides, as if he had just stepped out of a peach blossom grove.

Hearing Luo Yixuan finally relent and offer her forgiveness, Ji Ting revealed a fawning smile and nodded.

On that day, the survivors in the Hope Base strangely discovered that the previously steady power supply had suddenly become extremely unstable, with brief blackouts occurring every so often.

Before long, Yue Shan shook his head helplessly. Xia Tian’s aptitude was merely average; it was unlikely he would achieve any major breakthrough. However, he was not discouraged, as he had already guessed this from the beginning.

"Li Rao, save me..." The brilliant, shimmering dragon scales were torn apart by the underworld soldiers, and dragon blood spilled everywhere. He lowered his once-proud head, the agony across his entire body leaving him numb, and he subconsciously opened his mouth to let out a long, wailing cry into the air.

Under the dim light of a silver candle, the beautiful Su, with her almond eyes and rosy cheeks, lay reclined on the wooden bed. She bit her lower lip with her pearly white teeth, her burning gaze fixed on Yan Fei’s face, showing no intention of looking away.