Volume 1, Chapter 34: Returning to the Shen Estate

Seeing Xiang Xiaotian collapse to the ground, Sariel immediately leaped into the air, swooping toward him with the speed of the wind.

A sharp ringtone cut through the air. Glancing at the screen to see an unfamiliar number, she nevertheless slid her slender, lily-white finger across to answer.

Most branches of the demon race have few offspring; some tribes are essentially descendants of a single lineage.

However, since an online search confirmed that Million Holding Company was indeed in trouble, Lin Huaien no longer hesitated.

Duan Yifang had lost his patience. The mere fact that Yu Yi had known about this matter all along, yet made no move to inform him when they discussed it, was enough to fuel his resentment.

After all, there is a time difference between the two countries. When we couldn't manage a video chat, Jingfei would often leave me many voice messages.

In other words, he had become Lin Ke's slave, and all the resources Tang Yongguang had schemed to seize from the Master of the Asking Water Sect had now become mere dowry for Lin Ke.

"No need to thank me! While saving lives is a doctor's duty, as a law-abiding and conscientious citizen, it is also my bounden obligation!" I replied without a second thought.

Chu Qingyi bowed his head, one hand pressed against his chest. He found himself unable to meet Yu Yi's gaze, while the words she had spoken played on an endless loop in his heart.

Later, a mysterious fire broke out in the Relic Chamber. Xiang Xiaotian had kept his focus entirely on the celebrities and wealthy merchants attending the auction, and to this day, no leads have been found.

Lin Yingkong looked toward the Department Head, tentatively asking, "Should we help?" The early stages of the tournament were chaotic, and most of the major sects and prominent families wouldn't arrive until the finals. Students were responsible for maintaining order, but with so many people from two different clubs clashing and the air thick with tension, they dared not intervene and end up as cannon fodder.

"Then stop the car now. I can take a taxi back myself; there’s no need to trouble you," Lin Xinyao said coldly, refusing to even glance at Wen Qiyan.

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Within Xiao Luo's mind, he was already calculating his combat strategy, yet on the surface, he maintained the appearance of struggling desperately. The three great beasts had no idea that deep within his body, his spiritual power was already beginning to circulate.

At the time, she hadn't thought much of it, but when she heard that Qin Bin had deep ties with the underworld in Yangcheng, she truly felt afraid. People in the underworld were nothing like the honest, simple farmers in the countryside; for them, drawing knives and stabbing people was a daily occurrence. It was definitely not a world she could afford to provoke.

"The Heavenly Khan has ordered: open fire, attack, and take Moscow!" the Great General of the Heavenly Army roared the command. Thunderous artillery fire erupted across the four walls, leaving the city and its ramparts shrouded in thick smoke.

Hearing him say this so abruptly, Ouyang Rou was left completely bewildered, though a sharp glint flashed briefly through Tanaka Masako's eyes.

"Hoo... alright, I'm calm now. Tell me, who are you looking for, and why are you in such a rush?" Ling'er said, her tone steadying.

If he hadn't learned of the existence of the exotic snow lotus, perhaps Qin Bin would have wandered here for a night and never returned. But now that he knew of its existence, how could he possibly let it slip through his fingers?

"Heh, you’ve got guts! Do you really think your formation is enough to hold us back?" the old man said, his tone turning vicious.

Before he could finish his sentence, he noticed Yi Ling wearing a strange expression, and "Gu Wenzhi," standing beside Tao Youjing, wore an equally subtle look. Shen Long felt that something about the situation was off.

"Hall Master, we’ve found that none of the brothers survived!" a subordinate rushed over to report, his eyes burning with murderous intent. If he ever found out who did this, he would fight them to the death; the bond between them as brothers was deep.

Sigh... living a life unburdened by worldly affairs, free and easy—isn't that exactly what I have always longed for?

The car slowly came to a halt. The Chenlong Club was not yet open, so Ma Long led Ye Feng through a side door into the lobby. The others had prepared dinner for Ye Feng, and he didn't stand on ceremony, enjoying a hearty meal before joining them for training.

"How ugly, have you no shame!" Wen Biyun said, her face flushing bright red like an apple, looking incredibly alluring. Unable to restrain himself any longer, Ye Feng reached out, pulled her fragrant, delicate body into his arms, and kissed her without a second thought.

***

Li Chun's family also arrived, confirming that he had been in excellent health. He suffered from none of the conditions—such as heart disease or high blood pressure—that typically cause sudden death. Since death by natural causes could be tentatively ruled out, only homicide remained. As for whether it was a revenge killing, further investigation was required.

Under Ling Feng's control, the puppet fused with the Ghost-Faced Heavenly Demon Insect concealed its aura, slowly closing in on a lone youth.

"You're awake. Go get something to eat first," Old Zheng said, setting down the documents in his hand with a heavy expression.

Chen Haotian found it even harder to believe. Tang Enbo was incapable of fighting such a bloody battle; he had always prioritized the preservation of his own strength above all else. To annihilate ten thousand Japanese soldiers, how many of his own men would he have to sacrifice?

"Go to hell! Who are you calling a dog? Our boss doesn't change his name or surname—he is Er Pao from Jingxi Zhou!" one of the lackeys shouted back, unable to stomach the insult.

He silently turned to look at Ling Kui, who was still meditating to restore his energy, thinking to himself: It was all worth it.

The divine ring within his body immediately released streams of cool spiritual energy, flowing into Gao Jie's mind to nourish his damaged consciousness and meridians.

"It's this tree! But it tastes so sweet," Jiulixiang said, pointing to a stalk of black sugarcane.

At the very least, it was far more formidable than Ji Liu of the Heavenly Dipper realm whom he had encountered at the Ji family ancestral temple.

If Xiao Yicheng didn't know Wen Yinuo so well, he might have assumed she was just "forcing a smile."