Volume 1, Chapter 26: The Vanishing Woman (05)

The meeting reached this point, and this was essentially all the information gathered from the victim's remains. It was already eight o’clock in the evening, well past the end of the workday, and I groaned inwardly, "Overtime again."

"I appreciate your kindness, but I must decline," Li Wei said, rejecting Sima Xiu's offer without a second thought.

Seeing that Merrick was indeed intent on doing so, Walter felt a surge of secret delight, though he kept his expression neutral, saying only coolly, "..."

"I, Xu Guoren, only recognize the upright, heroic brother who, for the sake of the nation and the people, dared to risk his life and fight the invaders to the death, regardless of the consequences."

"This proposal is not very feasible. Someone like the Eastern Emperor, even in a weakened state, would likely have powerful guardians by his side," someone noted.

Among them, the True God Hanquan went without saying, while the other was that nearly three-meter-tall old man in purple robes.

"True God Jiugong, there is no need to waste words with him. Let us strike together and slay him!" True God Hanquan declared, his murderous intent palpable.

Continent after continent, powerhouse after powerhouse who had transcended the Divine Fire Realm—all were stunned by this terrifying pressure, unable to control their own bodies as they collapsed to their knees.

What exactly should he say to the King of Yue? Having already negotiated peace with the Han state, was coming to act as an envoy to Yue not tantamount to mocking the King? What would be Yin Xu’s reaction? Wu She did not dare to guess. He only knew that if King Yin Xu of Yue were truly enraged, he might well have him executed on the spot.

In truth, cultivators who reached this level were the dragons and phoenixes among men, the invincible beings of their respective eras.

Yet, judging by the current situation, the King of Yue’s decision seemed unwise; forming an alliance with the Han King, who lacked fighting spirit and wallowed in pleasure, appeared to be a failed endeavor. Since there was no room or opportunity here, he might as well leave and return to Yue. He imagined King Yin Xu would welcome him back.

"Brother Xiao Chen, Grand Elder Su Qian said that if you returned, you should go and see him," Xiao Xun'er said in a sweet voice.

Before the meal, Old Master Xiao merely asked if the trip to Huangshi Village had gone smoothly. After receiving an affirmative answer from Xiao Shouye, he asked no further details, merely remarking during the meal that the chef’s cooking was not as palatable as his grandson’s.

Ever since the divorce, she had rarely inquired about the Cheng family. General Zhang, fearing she might be distressed, forbade the servants from telling her any news regarding them.

After all, the top ten spots for newcomers were supposed to be reserved for the direct subordinates of the organization’s upper echelon; how could there be any room for those of them at the bottom?

If one were to compare them to the Allied League, the leaders of these four factions were like the four permanent members—possessing high status and often the power to veto many matters with a single vote.

When they finally arrived before the commander’s mansion, Yun Fei noticed that the number of enemy soldiers had significantly increased, and every one of them was resisting with fearless, desperate ferocity.

There was no help for it; eunuchs were different from ordinary men and had far less tolerance for the urge to urinate. After Sun Fu had washed his hands, he finally ordered Zhao Qixia, who was waiting outside, to enter.

A short while later, Xiao Chen arrived at the entrance of the Mittel Auction House and stepped inside. The auction house was even more bustling than usual today, with a surging crowd.

After all, he had never witnessed the cavalry charge of Naiduo Buhua, and when it came to warfare, he was still limited to measuring things by numbers and equipment.

"Golden Fragrant Hall" was not a highly toxic substance, but rather an herb used to soothe the spirit and aid sleep, capable of releasing a colorless and odorless pollen imperceptibly.

In his memory, this girl had never spoken to him in a kind tone; today, the sun must have truly risen in the west.

Although she was beautiful, it was not enough to make Chu Yue stop in her tracks in astonishment.