Chapter 33: The Empress Dowager and Her Substitute Little Lover
Hua Yue withdrew her gaze. Wei Yan’s lips, which had just curled into a faint smile, slowly fell back into a thin line, his eyes unwaveringly fixed on Hua Yue.
“My dear, Daddy told you to leave the palace quickly. You’ve kept me waiting so long I couldn’t even sleep. Finally, you’ve come back.”
General Xiao escorted Hua Yue toward the separate courtyard.
“Sorry to have worried you, Daddy,” Hua Yue replied obediently.
Only when they reached the door did General Xiao notice Wei Yan standing there, his expression unreadable.
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The three wings buzzed fiercely as they struck through the air. Naruto, who had just barely dodged the sharp beak, was then struck in the abdomen by the whip-like tail of the insect.
This time, the injury was far more severe. Most of his body exploded from the impact; he could clearly see his internal organs, some of which turned to flying ash.
Deng Chao, usually known for comic relief, performed this grave scene without once breaking character. The crew present all exhaled in relief, never having expected such professionalism. Their worries were finally eased.
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After filming officially began, the production proceeded smoothly for over half a month. With the help of cutting-edge technology Mu Qiu had redeemed from the system, nearly half of the film was completed within this short timeframe. The remaining half could be finished in less than a month, ensuring they could meet the Spring Festival deadline.
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“This Killing Break Wolf second sword technique is truly impressive, especially since Po Jun has a solid foundation. If the swordplay wasn’t so unconventional, it would be even more terrifying,” Qin Yue observed attentively from the side.
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However, Sephiroth had previously borrowed Harry’s Hedwig for a certain task. If all went well… hopefully nothing would go wrong.
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It was all Takahashi Azuma’s fault, speaking so ambiguously and leading her to wild speculation. She couldn’t help but want to guess.
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Tamamo-no-Mae hated rivals and also despised canines, so she was in complete opposition to Yudachi. Though her heart burned like fire, she remembered Xia Yan’s earlier warning and dared not resist.
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“I want braised pork knuckle! I want roast chicken! I want drumsticks! I want to eat everything!” Ah Zi shouted loudly.
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“Chen’er!” Deng Chao immediately smiled and rushed over, happily embracing Li Chen in a brotherly hug.
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He never blamed her, not even when she poisoned him, nor when she eloped with Yu Tianze, abandoning him. He held no resentment.
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Lan Ye remained silent, allowing her to scold him. As long as she was well, even if she hit or cursed him, he was willing.
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If someone could point out the flaws in these martial arts techniques, then no sect would hesitate to pay any price to obtain that knowledge.
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The chubby girl was far more enthusiastic, insisting on offering the melon seeds wrapped in parchment paper. In the end, Da Zhuang couldn’t resist and grabbed two handfuls, cracking seeds as he went.
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Her injuries were worse than Jiang Xu’s, with multiple fractures throughout her body causing internal bleeding in several areas. She had been in the operating room since being admitted to the hospital and only just emerged.
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Dark Oriole snorted coldly but dared not meet the gaze directly. Black mist immediately rose from his body, blocking the onslaught of red light.
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After years of enduring an endless winter, the frail mother passed away. As Kigen scattered her ashes, he recalled the countless people she had devoted her life to healing. Not a single person came to mourn. He knew they wished for him to disappear with his mother into the cold wind.
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Nick said he was attending classes at Sea City University. Li Hong happened to be registered there as well, and through their interactions, Li Hong grew fond of Nick.
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After some polite conversation, Han Mengxing was very warm and led the two to the monastery, personally inviting Han Tiesong to join them.
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Yi Tianyun hadn’t prepared many rebuttals for them. Continuing to argue was pointless—no matter what he said, they could always find counterarguments.
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“But the question is, does he want us to help him break through to the Extreme Star Emperor realm?” Jue Luo Tian Di looked at Yi Tianyun with a faint, enigmatic smile.