Chapter 103: Do You Even Need to Pick an Auspicious Day to Beat Someone Up?

Xu Huan was momentarily choked by Ruan Mianmian’s retort. She struggled to compose herself, forcing a smile back onto her face. "Ruan Mianmian, look at you. It’s been so many years since we graduated and started working, yet you’re still so sharp-tongued. I was just thinking that since it’s so rare to run into you, I’d like to make amends. By the way, who is your fiancé? Maybe I know him, and I could help you vet him."

If he could spend eight million to have a custom wedding dress made for Ruan Mianmian, he must be a wealthy aristocrat! If she could just make a connection...

Jiang Lian could feel that the hostility in Gong Xun’s gaze had vanished, replaced by a subtle, underlying affection.

Shu Xiangcheng couldn't be bothered to argue with a security guard. The guard likely knew that this competition was no small matter, and it wasn't just their Jiang Province Machinery Factory that had sent people to participate. The reason for the cold reception and the obstruction was self-evident.

"My luck has turned around. Lin Dan’e, shall we continue? You can still exchange for more chips, right?" Zhou Tongtong’s tone was provocative, her voice exceptionally loud, effectively cutting off any path of retreat for him.

As a competent subordinate, one must have a knack for reading the room. He spoke up immediately from the side.

Li Yan, feeling conflicted, coldly rejected Lu Lin’s suggestion that they go to the restroom together, leaning her forehead against her hand while resting her elbow on the table.

Shi Wan began to determine her bearings. They had been heading east the whole time, so she thought for a moment and decided to head south instead. Whoever she bumped into, so be it.

Whenever Ruan Cheng was happy, Luo Jia was naturally pleased. She simply took Ruan Cheng for a stroll through Qingquan Village. A walk in the snow—the mere thought of it sounded beautiful.

Eight of them caught sight of Tian Yu and his companions, each offering a friendly smile. These were the very people who had entered the High Tower Secret Realm to claim treasures earlier. Although they hadn't exchanged names, that didn't dampen their favorable impression of Tian Yu’s group.

The market price was ten million top-grade spirit stones, but purchasing them was nearly impossible. It wasn't that the King of the Silver Moon Kingdom lacked the funds; it was that the item was truly unattainable. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been reduced to pinning his hopes on Tian Yu as a last resort.

"Shi Wan? Why haven't you answered my calls for so long? Have you completely lost your mind?!" A crude, thunderous roar erupted from the other end of the line.

After a barrage of artillery fire, Han Xin shook his head bitterly. Dozens of soldiers from the New First Regiment had perished under the bombardment, and many more had suffered wounds ranging from minor to severe.

Ding Qinghe and Ye Yutong recognized both of these men; one was named Gu Chengjun, and the other, He Lin.

"That’s impossible, isn't it? The Xuan World Travel Agency is a project approved by the state for the demon race. The demons keep a very close watch on it; how could they possibly allow a cultivator to be an employee?" Liu Qinghong said.

If Feng Xue’s previous attire made him look like an ordinary urban white-collar worker, then now, he appeared like a flamboyant youth who frequented bars and dance halls in pursuit of thrills.

"By the way, has Qin Huanian returned yet?" Li Jie’s thoughts raced, but on the surface, he ignored Cao Siyuan’s remark and shifted the topic.

"It’s a good thing I habitually used the fingerprint membrane..." Feng Xue hid in a corner, eyeing his fingertips with lingering fear. The pads of his fingers were perfectly smooth, treated with a special film.

Li Wen consoled Li Jie with a face full of sympathy, recounting the changes over the years—though she actually knew even less than Li Jie did; she focused primarily on the experiences of their group.

For a long time, the warm atmosphere lingered, but Han Xin’s heart was far from calm. He knew what was about to happen, yet it was hard to fathom. He had to ensure the safety of those he cared about.

Even after countless types of training, and despite having prepared himself for the possibility of sacrifice before coming here, in this moment, alone in space with only one other person, he felt an overwhelming, uncontrollable terror—a fact he was painfully aware of.

"My dear, do you think our second brother can convince his wife?" Shi Zhugeng was worried that the matter wouldn't be easy to settle, as Ning was intent on getting a slice of the profits from the medicinal cuisine shop.