33 Torrential Rain

Faced with Zhao Mingchuan’s words, Hui Jue stared at him, at a loss for what to say.

The third period in the afternoon was physical education. Ye Bai had been listless during the first two classes, but when this period arrived, he suddenly appeared full of vigor.

"Indeed, it is rare to have the time to cook a good meal," Hong Mei said, untying her apron as she sat down next to Long Kun, adding a slice of cured meat to his bowl.

Boss Xiong lived up to his reputation as a leader. Decisive and quick-witted, he immediately guessed the defensive layout intended by Team A. His subordinates, likely well-trained themselves, acted with swift precision, receiving their orders and dispersing one by one.

Zhou Bai had been careful not to stand out too much during military training to avoid attracting resentment, but his intentional slacking off irritated the instructor. Now, he had become the student with the highest demands placed upon him; while others ran five kilometers, he had to double it, and every mistake in his form was met with a barrage of criticism until he was completely drained of spirit.

"We can consider the clothing, but we don't need their advertising money, so there won't be any close-ups of their brand. We can discuss other details, but none of those forced, blatant product shots. I don't care for that kind of funding, and besides, it would distract the audience," Zhou Bai said, waving his hand.

When Ye Bai exerted thirty percent of his strength, Brother Sen furrowed his brows, his face gradually showing signs of astonishment.

This incident left Xiao Han completely disheartened. Having already crippled his own cultivation, and with everything he once possessed gone, he had no choice but to leave Howling Moon Valley in despair. As for Xiao Jun and the others, their strength remained intact, and once they regained consciousness, they would not have much to worry about.

Seeing the beautiful Chen Li’s skin turn as black as ink, Lang Hongxiang gritted his teeth. His demon essence surged rapidly through her body, sweeping out every trace of the toxin.

"Captain Li and the brothers Pan Bing and Pan Ding are waiting outside," the personal guard said softly.

Moreover, the gentle big brother was not only handsome but also spoke with a pleasant voice. If they did not understand something, he would patiently explain it again and again.

After a while, Tian Xuan rose and flew out of the cave. His injuries had not fully healed, but he dared not linger any longer. So much time had passed that Ji Qinglian and the others must be worried, so he had to return.

Clearly, the formation prepared by Ji Qinglian possessed formidable defensive power; although the first bolt of the heavenly tribulation was terrifying, it could not shake the barrier in the slightest.

The school had its own cafeteria, and the head chef had been personally hired by Guderian. His culinary style perfectly matched Yelena’s tastes. After trying it once, Yelena began taking all three of her daily meals at the cafeteria.

Today’s events were clearly sanctioned by the Empress. She could kill two birds with one stone: eliminate her sister’s child while also getting rid of her romantic rival, Consort Hui. Why wouldn't she?

Under this strange method, Tian Xuan and the other person immediately felt the connection between them strengthening bit by bit.

In fact, after the confrontation, the three company commanders had undergone a massive change in heart. They began to believe the rumors within the regiment that Commander Long was truly a capable man. It was only their pride that made them act tough and seek excuses for their defeat.

Even if Tian Xuan were powerful, in their eyes, he was still a freshman who needed to grow. Compared to them, the upperclassmen, he still had a long way to go.

After leaving, he didn't rush back but wandered around the various palace chambers. Only after a while did he remember the jade pendant and tassels he had meant to give to Lady Ji, which he had forgotten to take out.

"I am who I am, and I keep my word. As for whether you can seize this opportunity, that is entirely up to you," Jiang Yi said with a sneer.

"So far, the performance of this physical vessel is truly satisfying," Xicheng Feng thought, filled with smugness.

Hearing Ye Xiu turn the tables to comfort him and speak up for his two subordinates, Liu Zhengliang felt an even deeper sense of shame, his cheeks burning. It was true that one should never compare goods to goods, or people to people.

"Brother Jiang Yi, you might not know this, but the Long family is a top-tier cultivation clan with immense influence within the Alliance! The Long family members are most skilled in fire-element techniques and possess formidable strength, but because of this, they are all arrogant and temperamental—they flare up at the slightest provocation," Qin Shuhua explained from the side.

"Sister Nian Xiaoxiao, let it be. Don't hit him anymore. After all, he is my son’s father. If you really cripple him, I’ll be the one who has to take care of him," Cao Qianqian said, stepping forward to restrain Nian Xiaoxiao, her expression one of helpless resignation.

The web-like phantom spread rapidly. Before Lie Wei could even get close, the phantom had already enveloped Zhang Tian. A sudden suction force erupted from the surrounding web, as if intending to drag Zhang Tian into it.

It was one thing for Long Jiu to trust Ye Xiu—after all, Long Jiu had been by Zhao Ruobing’s side for a long time and had interacted with Ye Xiu extensively, giving Ye Xiu plenty of opportunities to influence Long Jiu’s judgment and gain his trust. But for Long Yi to trust Ye Xiu as well?

With an army of thirty thousand, Gongsun Emei, wielding the Great Halberd of Tyrannical Elegance, stood at the bow of the flagship, waiting for the enemy to arrive.

"That’s good. Keep an eye on Shangjing City. The moment they send someone to intervene, wipe them out," Xiang Kun said, his eyes gleaming with a murderous glint.

"Fine, let’s take a break. They won't be able to catch up for a while anyway." To be honest, Hu Jianzhong’s stamina was already exhausted. If he let those police officers keep chasing him, he would likely have to surrender.

"The situation? What’s wrong with it? It’s clearly in my favor," the bald, stout man said after a moment of thought.