Chapter 123: Dead

Xu Yancheng narrowed his eyes—what would he do… Zhou Ruikang saw his face darken ominously, realizing he had spoken out of turn, and hurried to make amends. “I was just anxious and blurted out the wrong thing. Don’t take it to heart. Just pretend I never said anything, alright?”

When Zhou Ruikang left the Xu Corporation building, he was still shaken. He had only made a hypothetical remark, and Xu Yancheng…

Second Brother, the stone-hearted man, watched as billowing white clouds rolled across the sky like waves, colliding and crowding together. He had lived here for decades, yet never imagined that sunrise atop Mount Brahma would be so breathtaking.

The homeroom teacher knew they were in a relationship but did not intervene, understanding their families’ intentions. They had been childhood friends, and their families hoped to match them.

He wasn’t sure when it started, but Su Lian noticed that whenever he fell into deep contemplation, his senses seemed sharper than ever. With his eyes closed, his mind was clear as a temple, his body relaxed; opening them again, his thoughts were lucid and his heart tranquil.

“It’s very simple,” Su Lian said. “Just have Prince Pengdu invite me and my friend to your Capital Mansion as guests…” Pengdu Temur was momentarily puzzled, uncertain of Su Lian’s intentions, and hesitated.

“Come, come, let’s not stand outside. Everyone, let’s go in and share our experiences of comprehending the laws—see if there are any shortcomings to improve upon!” Luo Tianhong pulled Taowu straight toward the pavilion.

Seeing Li Fei’s long blade descending, he knew it was too late to evade. He could only take the blow head-on, raising his dagger to parry in an instant.

The fame of the Music Madman in simple clothing was renowned across the land. Then Gu Qingci’s music shocked the world as well. Many compared the two, though few believed Gu Qingci was stronger. Still, the very comparison proved Gu Qingci’s musical prowess.

It was his own order back then—eight hundred thousand troops besieging Gada City. Now, others would surely ignore him, and with both national advisors having been humiliated, left hanging naked from the city walls, he was even more embarrassed to speak.

Her soul bore wounds so vast they could never heal; even the phrase “covered in scars” was insufficient to describe her torment.

“To slay a tier-four demon beast is no easy feat. It takes at least two or more tier-four experts working together. Even then, there’s no guarantee they’ll escape unscathed. No one wants to take that risk.”

As the voice sounded again, Qin Yibai and all the sentient beings turned sharply, their gaze fixed on Father Yu in the Nine-Horned Wind Pavilion.

“It’s nothing major—just things you ought to know. Consider it a reward for passing the second trial.” King Qin Guang’s tone was as calm as ever, yet Qin Wan’s heartbeat, at that moment, became chaotic.

All of this was orchestrated by Mu. She was one of the chief culprits behind her current misery.

At dawn, Yan Xiangnuan and Jin Weimo were awaken by heavy noises. When they opened their eyes at the sound, daylight had already broken, yet the pounding from the balcony’s glass doors continued unabated.

“Wait—you’re saying Wanqing drew a teleportation array during the competition? Why would she do that? Aren’t teleportation arrays usually drawn on paper by array masters for sale?” The old friend was nearly bewildered and hastily pressed for answers.

Indeed, his suspicions proved correct. Once both were injured from the shock, the thunderclouds above gradually ceased their tumult. Zhang Yunyun, seasoned in battle, understood what would happen next. Seizing this rare opportunity, he swiftly tended to their wounds.

Ever since entering the Tao family, Xu Shi seemed to have made some unexpected discoveries. He wandered about, frowning and searching, the suspicion in his eyes deepening. At last, ignoring Qin Xiaoying’s angry urging to see the old lady, he pulled Qin Yibai aside for a private conversation.