Chapter 24: Spitting Blood
Shock, terror, helplessness, and fear surged within him, layer upon layer of emotion crashing in his heart. In that instant, Chen Hu's composure shattered.
He pointed at Xu Yang like a madman and demanded, “Kid, how did you do it? How did you pull it off?”
“You, a useless nobody with not a shred of background—how could you possibly associate with the prodigy of the Eastern family...”
Jack Ray was momentarily moved. He looked gratefully at everyone, his lips trembling, lost for words.
The entire plan had unfolded in the laboratory over more than a decade, finally yielding five qualified specimens. The biological embryos used were all technological relics from previous generations of experiments, though the current research had achieved equally groundbreaking progress.
“Just call me Bai Chen from now on. Remember, on this journey, I am only Bai Chen.” Though Giles spoke in a low voice, Bai Zhou glanced at the Burgundy signaler still leading the way ahead and decided to remind Giles all the same.
Demon magic was effective, but the Water-Eyed Monster rarely used it, for it consumed too much demonic energy. After such a spell, it would take a long time to recover the lost power, so naturally, the Water-Eyed Monster avoided using it. This time, impatience got the better of him, prompting the use of the spell.
“Reporting to the adjutant, perhaps we simply encountered a flower just now,” the soldier replied hurriedly with a bow.
Perhaps, in this world, some things cannot be weighed by value; only willingness matters.
Saladin had arrived at some point, clearly unable to restrain himself, even though he had said he wouldn’t “send” anything.
By the riverbank, Earth Armor invoked a summoning charm, hoping to call the Water Lord to the scene. Yet, after an hour, no one appeared.
Of course, Yan Yi’s memories of Tokyo stretched back many years, all stemming from those “Tokyo Hot” romance films that had accompanied his adolescence.
Ling Yong’s heart stirred slightly as he accepted the jade slip from Jack Ray and examined it closely. The slip was exactly as Jack Ray had described: the front bore the words “Cave Mansion,” while the reverse was engraved with a “2.” What else could it be but a level-two cave mansion token?
Pei Yu’s visit to the garden was a whim; she herself had no idea where this trip would lead, yet the emperor’s people managed to arrive so promptly.
Fan Li accompanied Gou Jian to serve the King of Wu, and one theory holds that Fan Li’s mind was exceptionally astute.
They exhausted their last reserves of strength, unleashing powerful Buddhist energy in an attempt to turn the tide. Yet the attacks of the Eighteen Night Riders were far too fierce, and their efforts proved ultimately futile.
“It’s fine, it’s fine. Our Emerald Jasper Rock is sold by the gram—ten million Mora per gram…” The bank manager grinned, revealing the cunning smile of a seasoned profiteer.
Well, well—so the two of you, one Morax and one Neuvillette, are both chatting here in disguise?
I heard that Her Majesty the Empress took the children and left with Long Jiu and Long Shi; apparently, they’re headed back to the capital.
The merchant cowered behind the statue, silently cursing his luck. The golden opportunity before him was blocked by those three, leaving him no choice but to hold his breath, squeeze his fingers, and remain perfectly still.
Jin Yuan was stunned on the spot, the soy milk he held crashing to the ground, startling those nearby into a shriek.
And among the three thousand divine kings, one emanated the aura of imperial supremacy, while another’s Heaven-Saint Physique radiated a dim, inscrutable energy.
He Xiao Li’s death was peculiar. Though the autopsy showed he simply drowned, it was hard not to suspect foul play.
Aside from the Collins and Onassis families, who had no voting rights, all eleven remaining senators unanimously passed the punitive decision.
Ma Qingqiu immediately dropped his playful grin, straightened his monk’s robes, and restored the dignified bearing of a high priest.