Volume One, Chapter 58: Journey to the Capital City
However, he had not gone far before his steps halted. He turned around, tilting his head with some confusion.
A tingling sensation spread over his skin, accompanied by a slight ache in his bones. Zhou Zhou could clearly sense his physical strength increasing.
Yang Yang was eager to rush in and extract Mu Dongxue, Haozi, and Lu Xun, but recalling what Anhuo had told him—that since they were using the orphanage children to threaten Mu Dongxue, they would surely use Mu Dongxue and the others to threaten him as well—he dismissed the idea of a direct assault.
“Everyone, step back a little, just back off…” Wang Zhi furrowed his brows, trying to maintain order at the scene, though he couldn’t help but glance toward the entrance.
Liang Xuan gazed at Yan Shuangfei with deep affection, about to speak, when suddenly a man in black dashed down the corridor and flung himself into Liang Xuan’s arms, catching him off guard.
Although she sensed that Lin Yuliang was somewhat different today… some words were destined to be spoken.
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Her pale face had lost even the last trace of color, yet she met Lei Yunyang’s gaze without flinching. “Is this the sight you longed to see?” The more desperate and pained she was, the happier he seemed.
With the order given, the soldiers who had been neatly lined up behind her suddenly dispersed, moving toward the people in the square from all directions.
Smiling warmly, he led Yan Shuangfei upstairs. Ye Liang’s residence was the best room in the Fragrant Pavilion; since Ye Liang was a friend, he naturally dared not be negligent.
But after two consecutive interrogations, conducted separately, no results were obtained, indicating these people truly had no knowledge of the matter.
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“No more futile struggling. Today, you must die!” Song Lingyun knew the opponent was utterly incapable of continuing the fight. Ignoring the defeated dog's cries and curses, she spoke firmly and then attentively observed the defenses outside the core area.
“Absolutely not. Gu Cheng is probably just bluffing, relying on a powerful backer to gain trust in the capital markets. Nothing more,” Cai Zhongxin spoke fairly on the matter. Although closer to Sun Zhengyi personally, he would not blindly join in the smear campaign against Gu Cheng.
“Crack!” The spatial barrier formed by the division of the two realms shattered first, unable to withstand the silver sword aura forged from the same spatial force.
However, his concerns extended beyond these immediate wargorls; all the wargorls in the north under the Attila Empire’s control were matters he needed to consider.
The flesh-and-blood cultists guarding the gate mostly dodged to the sides as the dragonfire orb flew toward them.
At that moment, he lost the courage even to take two steps inside the room. He dreaded seeing with his own eyes what had transpired within; even just hearing sounds allowed him to imagine the horrors unfolding.
The immortal clans, the alliance of gods and demons, and the heavenly court had fully integrated the power of the primordial world. This ancient realm was terrifying beyond expectation. Even its subsidiary worlds offered three thousand spots for achieving sainthood. Even if all Three Pure Ones attained sainthood, what difference would it make?
Yet the strangest part was that everyone who had met the madam took it as normal. No one reported anything about her to the Guardians Association or the Mercenary Guild. As a result, the four ancient kings remained unaware of the existence of such an extraordinary figure.
The arrow of time trembled. Just as the great deity swung his sacred golden shield, fully shielding his divine body behind it, the arrow suddenly blurred, vanishing beyond the shield as if pulled by time itself.
In a sudden moment of excitement, he grabbed Yue by the shoulders. Perhaps it was too close; Yue had no time to dodge. Her hands passed straight through the white flames, warm to the touch but unscathed. The exquisite white wooden box dropped to the ground, scattering various pastries across the snow.
Qin Fengming personally drove Ma Zhe to the hotel. Zhao Haiyan and Qin Yun saw him off at the door, then strongly insisted he come home every night for dinner. Ma Zhe could only vaguely promise to come back when he had time.
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They suddenly became a bit more sober. Ye Liangchen and his people were powerful, but Tang Ming was equally terrifyingly strong, capable of controlling their very lives.
Just thinking about becoming Tang Ming’s servant, fetching tea and water, made her want to tear him apart immediately.
After saying this, Xiao Xiangyu left without waiting for Tang Ming’s reply. Like a snow lotus on an iceberg, she disappeared alone, her expression returning to that cold, aloof demeanor, as frigid as a millennia-old glacier.
Qin Xiaoxuan hurriedly bounced over. Ma Zhe smiled, “Look around for a nearby bank, get a card, and deposit the money you received today.” The shop was nearby, so managing the card and handling deposits and withdrawals would be convenient.
How could Chu Tian not be anxious? After all, this was someone he loved dearly. The past few years together had been happy for him. Now hearing that the other party had vanished, how could he bear it? So he thought carefully for a solution.
Moreover, the man before him did not seem like a great power from the grand world. He appeared unremarkable, not much different from an ordinary strongman. At least, he was unrelated to the legendary grand world. Few even recognized him; perhaps he wasn’t even from the middle world.
Only then did Ma Zhe have Qin Xiaoxuan send red envelopes to his employees and friends. Though the first day at work was exhausting, receiving the red envelopes made everyone happy. Besides, business was good, the boss generous, and monthly bonuses plentiful. The employees instantly felt revitalized.
Although Jia Qing felt she shouldn’t be thinking this way, looking at Pei Feng, who remained oblivious and dissatisfied with him, her wicked thoughts would not go away.
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